Finding her sister, Alabama, was Evanleigh’s first priority. She never expected her travels to California would put her square in the sights of an Alpha male SEAL. He’s hot, sexy, and a known womanizer, so why would he ever look twice at her?
Reese “Toad” Harkins used to love his bachelor life, but recently he’s found it empty. One look at the feisty woman searching for her sister, and he’s … and he’s intrigued. After talking to her, he’s hooked. The only problem is, she has a complication back home and he’s no poacher. The friend zone is new to him but he’ll take what he can get.
But when danger comes calling, Toad and both SEAL teams unite with some out of town friends to keep the sisters safe. After all, nothing comes between a SEAL and the woman he loves.
Not even complications.
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Shielding Evanleigh (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Team Cerberus Book 7)
Melissa Kay Clarke
This story will keep you entertained with all the drama, suspense, and wonderful cast of characters. If you’ve read any of the previous in this series, you will feel like you are going home and renewing friendships. I love the camradery and sense of family that these Seal Teams have. This book is about Toad/Reese. Toad has been watching a girl at the bar, and wants to get to know her, and when she decides to introduce herself, it creates chaos because she says she is Alabama’s half sister. Reese has Evanleigh’s back from the beginning – even when he really didn’t know her, he was looking out for her. Watching the two of them together and their dynamic and interactions is just amazing. Evanleigh’s complicated relationship status ends up bringing much drama and angst to her and everyone else because the guy really isn’t what she thought he was. So many things happen in this book, but it shows you to always live your life and remember who you are and who you want to be – don’t let others walk over you. Always go after what makes you happy in life. Toad ends up being quite the catch and romantic – who knew the king of one night stand’s would be so kind, attentive and romantic when it came to Evanleigh. I loved this book and am sad this series is ending. I definitely plan to check out the new one and plan to go back and read the previous books in this series that I have not read yet.
WOW!!! WOW!! WOW!! What an Rollercoaster Ride of Epic Proportions of Suspense!! SHIELDING EVANLEIGH by Melissa Kay Clarke was Phenomenal!! It was like reading an Mystery Action Movie!!
I think this one is my favorite!! I’m so happy for Toad! After reading the last book, I was waiting for Toad/ Reese to get his happily ever after!!
Evanleigh is looking for her half sister, Alabama, and finds trouble, and love along the way.
Nothing is ever easy for these SEALS and their women!!
I love myself a alpha seal and this book had it all. I liked the suspense, romance and steam. The story was written very well and my attention never went away, I never moved. Lol
I enjoy reading both Susan Stoker and Melissa Kay Clarke so it was really fun to read a book combining both worlds. I think that Melissa Kay Clarke did an excellent job of weaving the the characters from Susan Stokers world into her own story. The writing was well done and the characters were totally lovable. Another great action packed seal romance.
Your heart just breaks for Evanleigh and you want it to all work out for her and Alabama and well the fact the she catches Reese’s eye aka Toad doesn’t hurt one bit. The slow burn that occurs between Evanleigh and Reese while Evanleigh works through her own emotions, relationships and what she really wants in life now she has a sister ….unfortunately her cray cray controlling ex is putting a spanner in the mix so it is Reese’s time to shine as well as the kick a$$ ladies from G.E.M.S. You get plenty of laughs, sadness, attraction, tension, bad guys and good times!
Shielding Evanleigh is book 7 in the Team Cerberus: Special Forces: Operation Alpha series. This is a stand alone but if you want the back stories for the other characters, i would read them. Reese has his eye on someone he hasn’t meet. He has only seen her and calls her Daisy. She walks into the bar he is at with all of his coworkers. He thinks she is there for hime but she walks up to Alabama amd let’s her know she is her half sister. This book will suck you in. You get to see Evenleigh get to know her half sister Alabama and Reese and Evenleigh fall in love. Of course you have to have some twist and turns and a little drama.
Love this series. Toad and Evanleigh have a great story. Friends to lovers.
The story kept me entertained with all the drama, and suspense. The characters Reece and Everleigh were likeable, and so good together. They had a sweet connection. I liked seeing Alabama and her new found sister Everleigh muddle their way in learning how to be sisters to eachother. It was great seeing Abe and the other guys as well. Shielding Evanleigh is a good read.
Although this book is part of the Team Cerebrus series, I’ve not read the other books and had no problem enjoying this book. Evanleigh finds out she has a half sister she never knew existed and heads to California to find her. She turns out to be Alabama, from a previous book and meets Reese, a bit of a man-whore. But Reese sees in Evanleigh someone who he wants a lot more with. She has an ex that won’t give up and here is the drama. The book moves quickly, has plenty of steam, and a HEA. Really good read. This book, along with the rest of the Team Cerebrus series, is available to read for free with your KU subscription. Solid Read.
I really enjoyed this book. I’m glad Abe finally found someone who gives him his HEA.
Another great book. Love when you can read about the military and the stories that go along with them is just wonderful. A story about a loner and that’s really all he really wants then meets a southern girl and that changes everything but when it does it creates some problems. This story is a great one and one you wont want to end.
Another amazing book by author Melissa Kay Clarke. I throughly enjoyed every second of this book. Though this was not my first book by this author she held me captivated from the beginning to the end and reminded me why I always keep coming back for more. Wonderful characters and a really great book. Highly recommended.
If you read Alabama’s story you know what her life was like. In steps Evanleigh, a half-sister she didn’t know about and didn’t know her day. When Evanleigh’s dad died she set out to find the half-sister she didn’t know she had. She has a complicated life, but she’s determined. She meets Toad and they become friends. Wil’s true nature of what he’s been doing comes out and puts her in danger. Action, surprises and HEA.
This series!!!! I can’t get enough! I couldn’t wait for Toad’s story! Evanleigh and Reese are perfect together even though it takes a little bit for them both to realize it. I had a hard time putting it down. I can’t wait to check out the other spin offs!
I enjoyed this book. It’s also the last of the Cerberus Series. Reese meets his match who’s a good Southern woman and now knows what his teammates are talking about. She is also Alabama’s half sister. There is a complication names Wil who’s Evanleigh’s ex fiancé. Wil won’t take no for an answer and comes to California determined to take her back to Mobile. Danger follows of course and Reese is is fit to be tied.
I loved Alabama’s story and was just as thrilled with Evanleighs…. and Toads.
There’s nothing better than a sisters love, and this story did not disappoint.
Throw in SEALS, ink and motorcycles…. you’ve got a fan forever.
Makes a reader want to know each and every one of them, and their stories.
I’m looking forward to the GEM series… women badassery….what’s not to love?
Man, this group just is always brining the drama of crazy! There is always some bad guy waiting to turn their world upside down. It was good to see Toads story play out and see all the guys and woman again. Sexy alpha and finding his woman for the win!!
I absolutely love this series and this was probably my favorite one. We have been hoping for Toad to find his one and thankfully he has finally done that!! This book gives you drama, action, shady characters, funny banter, sweet moments, mystery, twists, heartache, bad a$$es and love. The story is well written, so you won’t want to put this one down once you start reading. Definitely recommend!!
I love this series and these characters. The family link, the way they look out for one another. This story was awesome, as are all the other books in this series spinoff and the other series!! Reese and Evanleigh build a beautiful friendship and then it turns into more. Reese really grew up in this book. Loved it. Highly recommend!!