Duty. Honor. Country.Love. Romance. Passion.LarkLook, I don’t need a psychologist to tell me why I am the way I am. I grew up with a mom who was forever chasing her happily-ever-after, never considering the cost to herself–or to me. That’s why I’m not interested in fairy tales or in finding some elusive prince charming to solve all of my problems.Until I meet him in the bar where I work. One … problems.
Until I meet him in the bar where I work. One night of fun somehow begins to mean more, and it scares the crap out of me.
Nolan
I joined the Army when I was just a kid, mostly because I didn’t know what else to do with my life. I never dreamed I’d love it enough to make it my career, but now here I am, an officer, stationed at West Point, leading a company of soldiers. What started as an escape has become my passion–and it’s one that doesn’t have space for anything–or anyone–else.
Until I meet her at my buddy’s bachelor party. I think I’m indulging in one meaningless night, but I can’t stop thinking about her. Remembering her. Wanting her.
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Lark works in a bar. She doesn’t do relationships because she saw her mother get hurt over and over. Nolan is in the Army and trains recruits at West Point to become MPs. He doesn’t do relationships either. They meet at the bar she works at and end up having a one night stand. Nether can stop thinking of each other. I really enjoyed this book.
This book is part of the West Point Tour of Duty series. This is Lark and Noah’s story. Lark grew up with a Mom that was forever searching for her prince charming. Lark is not interested in prince charming and a HEA but she is interested in Noah when he walks into the bar one night that she works at. Noah joined the Army as a young man and has made it his career as an officer. A one night stand takes these two great characters by surprise but is it enough to convince them to become a couple. This is a new author for me. I enjoyed this story and cannot wait to read more of this series.
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This book was a very engaging read from the very beginning with a well written storyline and characters that were so well developed that Lark and Nolan kept me totally invested in their story as it unfolded!
Book one in the Career Soldier: West Point Tour of Duty series a well written story with a very good storyline. This is Captain Nolan Shaughnessy and Lark Pirillo’s story, I enjoyed seeing the story come together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lark’s childhood was less than perfect. She carries a lot of baggage in regards to herself and relationships. Army captain Nolan Isn’t into commitment so he and Lark think alike but this starts to change. These characters spend a lot of time in bed. The story revolves around Lark learning to trust in love.
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I enjoyed this book but I thought the characters focused a bit too much on sex. Also, Lark clearly has a lot of unresolved issues from her past. She’s amazing but I think she would greatly benefit from some therapy. Overall, a fun little story.
They’re both one and done. No dates No repeats. No commitments. So why is he back at her door? And why does she let him in? I love Lark – no bs and no games. She’s smart and sassy. She knows what she wants, and she’s not afraid to go after it. Nolan must be the sexiest man in the entire US Army, and a genuinely nice guy. And the two of them together? Holy hotness… This is my first read from this author, and I’ve got more from her lined up and ready to go.
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This is a story that draws you in and keeps you engaged longer than a novella but shorter than a normal novel it is long enough that you fall in love with the characters and they develop right in front of your eye This is lark and Nolan’s story
Both of these characters don’t want to get attached they both want it to be just a one night stand each has their own baggage but love will always find a way and in this case it knocks these two for a loop. Nolan only joined the military because he didn’t know what else to do when he finished school he had no idea that he would actually find his calling in life but he also knew that it wasn’t conducive to a relationship but that was OK he intended to remain single all his life Lark has seen how her mother continually chasing love and destroyed not only her own life but Larks in the process and she had no intention of ever needing a man. So what happens when these two find that they can’t walk away from one another You will have to read to see.
Three and a half stars. This story is a mixed bag. Lark is sometimes a little over the top and doesn’t seem very mature. Nolan is almost too good to be true (LOL, it is fiction). The sex is hot and very well written. Every scene was not exactly like the others as sometimes happens in books like this. This is fast paced and the author is good about making the reader aware of time gaps. Of course there is the HEA but there is definitely a tease for another book in the series.
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This was an awesome story. It was a very entertaining read. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Is he an officer and a gentleman?
Or just like all the others guys who treat the girls in town like one and done?
Lark grew up watching her mom be used by the men on the local military base.
When she meets Nolan, is he the real deal, or just like all the other guys from the base?
4.5
Another wonderful read by Tawdra Kandle. She can weave a story with what seems like so little effort and you are just along for the ride. 4 ½ stars for this most recent Career Soldier entry.
Lark doesn’t want to be like her mother, but she finds herself more like her than she’d like. When a bachelor party ends up at the bar she works in, will she get distracted by a handsome face? She doesn’t want happy ever after, but does it want her?
Nolan joins the military as a way to figure out his future. He never thought he’d love it, or become an officer. When his friend’s bachelor party ends up at a bar, the happy ever after he never wanted walks straight into his life.
Lark and Nolan try desperately to not want each other as much as they do. They push and pull and find all the reasons why it shouldn’t be. Can they see past the sheer terror and commit or will their ideas of how it should be, push them apart for good.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy, all opinions expressed are my own. Another solid read from Tawdra Kandle, who is easily a favorite go to author of mine. She writes everything as though you are walking right alongside the characters. Truly a wonderful read, grab your copy soon.
Wonderful story with waitress Lark and Army MP Nolan. She has lived a damaged life with her mother looking at every man as her next prince so Lark grew up independent not ever wanting to depend on any man. When Nolan comes into the bar where she works they have an instant attraction so she takes him home and enjoys the best sex she has ever had and he keeps coming back which is also unusual for him but they neither one want to stop seeing each other. She panics when he tells her he has fallen in love with her and she asks him to leave and not come back. Will Lark admit she loves him and wants him back?
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The story is ok but there is nothing really new about it. The all thing is kind of cliché. I like Nolan but he is somehow to perfect. Lark is way to stuck up with her past for be really realistic with what’s happening .
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This book felt like it was all about the chase. Or in Nolan’s case, the patient waiting while his quarry came to him. Lark broke my heart at the same time as she frustrated the living daylights out of me. She has so much emotional scar tissue built up, I was beyond impressed that Nolan was able to get past her defenses. Nolan is just everything sweet and charming I expect a military hero to be. I hated that he had to, but I loved watching him prove his love to Lark, Now, I’m looking forward to reading what else this series has in store for us.
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Lark’s a smart, independent woman determined not to make her mother’s mistakes. Nolan’s not interested in ever after, just what feels good right now. When he gets a glimpse of Lark’s sassy humor and sexy sway, he’s more than interested, but Lark’s single-minded resolve is to keep things between them casual. Even though she finds something appealing in Nolan, she’s never going to let herself get into a serious relationship. Of course, you know what they say about “never.”
This is a sexy, heartwarming romance filled with a few emotional ups and downs and plenty of steamy passion. Lark’s and Nolan’s characters play well together, and the storyline draws you in at the beginning, tugs at your heartstrings throughout, and leaves you grinning from ear to ear at the end. This is an engaging start of the West Point arc of the Career Soldier series. It’s a highly captivating love story that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
This is a heartwarming love story with strong characters in Lark and Nolan. The author brings tons of emotions taking their relationship from friendship to finding love when least expected. It’s well written,flows fluidly and I loved reading.
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This story is full of romance, like and heart. Nolan and Lark are such great characters with interesting stories.
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Such a touching (tears of joy) romance story. Love, Lark she is so strong, independent, stubborn and full of pride. Love Nolan even more, he is such a melt your heart military man, he is very confident in himself yet not conceited and such a gentleman. They are almost complete opposites and their friendship is such a natural progression that love is inevitable, how can you find love when you’re not even looking for it? I recommend reading this heartfelt military romance to find out if Nolan & especially Lark figure that out. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this sweet, tender military romance!
Lark’s childhood was pretty messed up by her mother’s never-ending search for her own HEA, which always ran through the local military cadets at nearby West Point. Determined to never end up like her mom, Lark maintains a one-and-done approach to men. Which works just fine for her. Until Nolan comes back for seconds.
Nolan isn’t looking for a townie to forge a forever with either, but there’s just something about Lark that keeps drawing him back, regardless of the warnings of his own heart, regardless of her own oft-stated refusal to consider anything other than FWB.
The romance is slow-building yet emotionally charged, while their physical connection is off the charts. I enjoyed the connection to the author’s earlier Career Soldier connection, even if just a glimpse. I loved the cathartic awakening that leads to a sweet-as-pie grand gesture, sealing their HEA without any compromises necessary. The story addresses the difficulties of military romance with honesty and forthrightness.
At the end, we’re given hints about the couples in the ensuing books, and I’m very much looking forward to reading them. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.