Carolyn Evert couldn’t take the constant worry and stress that came with having a Navy SEAL fiancé, so she broke it off…then realized she was pregnant. After radio silence greeted her repeated attempts to inform Zach of the pregnancy, Carolyn moved on with her life. Little Austin is happy and healthy, and while she hates the idea of him growing up without a father, she’s determined to safeguard … safeguard the jewelry store her mother founded and make sure Austin never feels unwanted. But everything changes when the store is robbed at gunpoint. Carolyn outwits the robber and defuses the hostage situation—then in strides Zach as part of the security response team. Zach quickly makes it clear he had no idea about the pregnancy, and Carolyn eventually agrees to let him into their son’s life…but she’s a lot more hesitant about letting Zach back into her own heart.
Zach Vale won’t let anything keep him from being the best dad he can be. If Carolyn wants nothing to do with him, he’ll live with that. But he can’t help but want to protect her and their son. It soon becomes apparent the robbery isn’t an isolated incident—and more than Carolyn’s business is in danger, especially when she insists on investigating the robbery herself. As she works to solve the mystery of who’s behind the vicious attacks, Zach works to make himself part of their lives and keep them safe. After all, he’s still in love with Carolyn, and maybe if he can be her hero for once, he can convince her to give him another chance.
USA Today Bestseller Leslie North invites you to indulge in a heart-pounding military romance with a hot, super-alpha Navy SEAL protecting the woman he loves at all costs…
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The SEAL’s Surprise Son by Leslie North is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read book number two. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about romantic suspense.
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A well written book with all the action you could want. Carolyn and Zach had been engaged once, but after 2 deployments she wanted him to choose between being with her and him being a seal. They both had a bad upbringing so their were self esteme doubts on both their parts. But them come back together in an unexpected way and a surprise he wasn’t expecting and didn’t know about. HEA.
I love Leslies books……I loved this book. Thank you for the chance to read and review this book!
Enjoyable intrigue and romance!!
This one will tick many genre boxes; second chance, forced proximity and surprise baby.
Navy SEAL Anderson and operative Violet worked together in Russia. They didn’t exactly get along, but there was definitely chemistry there. Suddenly events from that time put Violet in danger – and she has their 5-month son to worry about.
As these two work together again, to solve the data leak and prevent someone from killing them; they stay together in a safe house. Anderson had a terrible childhood and has no idea how to be a father. Violet finally let him know about Nate because she realized the depth of love she felt toward their son and didn’t want Anderson to miss out.
The relationship is a struggle, and the danger is real.
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This was an ok second chance romance with some suspense on the side. I didn’t entirely buy the premise (if a person is deep undercover, I’m sure the Admiralty would’ve relayed his messages once he’s returned), the mystery could’ve been handled better, and I didn’t fully connect with either of the characters, let alone feel their emotions with them. That had mostly do with the slightly distancing writing style that often relied on telling instead of showing. But the story flowed nicely enough and it had all the important elements required from a romance. There are more books to come in the series and I might give them a go too.
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The Seal’s Surprise Son was a good book with well-developed characters and storyline. There were interesting plot twists and it kept my interest from beginning to end. I would have given it 5 stars except for a few unnecessarily explicit bedroom scenes. They added nothing to the storyline. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable read.
Leslie North is a new to me author. I look forward to reading more from her.
While it was nice to read such a well written book it is fairly typical for the genre and lacks a real hook to make it stand out
I enjoyed reading both POV and if you are a fan of this genre of romance then it is a worthwhile read
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“The Seal’s Surprise Son” is a story of finding out that the love is still there. After Zach’s deployment in the Seals, he comes home and becomes part of the security response team. On one such response of a jewelry story being robbed, it is Carolyn’s, his ex. As their story unfolds with action and danger, the emotions take over as Zach learns of his son. As the three of them make connections with each other, the danger is not over, and Zach must do all he can to protect what he thought was lost. A sweet second chance romance with a HEA, I always enjoy and look forward to a Leslie North story. **I was gifted a copy via NetGalley and leave my review voluntarily based on my reading** 4.5 Stars! — A side note, I would like to apologize to the author and Relay Pub. for the lateness of my review. My computer crashed and was in the shop. I am still working to recover many of my books.
Caroline and Zach had an amazing relationship but with him being a Seal and always being gone she couldn’t deal with that lifestyle. So she ended things between them. However she was already pregnant with his baby and when she reached out to let him know she never received an answer back from him. So she moved on to raise their child alone. When her jewelry store is robbed Zach is called in to investigate. Zach is stunned when he sees Caroline and can’t believe he is a father. Will they get their second chance? Can he keep his little family out of danger?
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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This was a great story about
Carolyn Evert, Little Austin and Zach Vale. Its a heart-stopping military romance with a hot, sexy, super-alpha Navy SEAL protecting the woman he loves at all costs… the drama is exciting and on the edge of your seat good. I definitely recommend this book and talented author. Loved it!!
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Interesting book. It had well-developed characters and was easy to read. It was fast-paced and a great second chance romance.
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I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. It’s really good from start to finish. I just love both Zach and Carolyn and Austin too of course. I love how the story kept me wanting more, how it kept me wondering what is going to happen next. Overall it was just an amazing read!!!
Zach had his heart broken when his girlfriend, Carolyn, broke up with before he went out on a mission. Carolyn broke up with Zach because she was afraid he would leave her like her father. Zach is back and retired from the SEALS and not works in crisis situations when a sharpshooter is needed. When Zach responds to a call he is surprised to see that the hostage situation is happening in the jewelry store owned by Carolyn. He does not want to tell his superiors because they may pull him from this situation.
After the situation is under control, he goes to talk to Carolyn and sees she is with a small boy, who looks like Zach. Can he have a son he did not know about? Carolyn is surprised to see Zach and confirms that yes, he is a father but she is afraid to let Zach back into her life and into her sons life because he never responded to her messages she sent letting him know she was pregnant, can she trust Zach with their son, Austin, and with her heart? Can Zach convince her that he is there for the long term and also keep her safe from whomever is targeting her store and her family.
This is a well written story about 2nd chances with your first love.
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This one starts with a bang! Throughly enjoyed this book, it has it all romance, mystery, suspense, steam with a small amount of angst. Add this to your TBR list. Sit back with a. adult beverage and enjoy!
THE SEAL’S SURPRISE SON (The Admiral’s Seals, #1) By Leslie North
This is a second chance romance suspense drama. Carolyn Evert broke up with her fiance, Seal Zach Vale when she couldn’t handle worrying about him every time he was sent off on a mission. Later she finds out she is pregnant but unable to connect with him. What she didn’t know was he didn’t get any messages from her, so he was totally caught off guard. Now he is out of the Seal’s and is working for her jewelry store’s security response team. When her store is robbed, Carolyn sees Zach and he sees her with his baby son Austin. Can they work out their differences? Read and see! This is a 5 star read.
An amazing well written second chance romance. This engaging storyline is interesting with drama, sabotage, unexpected son, and incredible sizzling hot chemisty and wonderful HEA. The characters are entertaining, interesting and relatable. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC.
A well written, entertaining, captivating, engaging, exciting, and emotionally deep book one in the Admiral’s Seals series. There is drama, suspense and more guaranteed to hold your interest from start to finish. The characters are likeable with amazing between them. Quite enjoyable and strongly recommended.
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This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters, Zach & Carolyn, sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Leslie. I look forward to more!
Zach is a former navy seal and now works at a security company, Carolyn is a single mother that owns her family’s jewelry store after being robbed her former love walks in the door asking if shes alright. Can carolyn trust zach not to run off again and to take care of her and their son?
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This is book one in The Admiral’s SEALs series. Zach is a Navy Seal and his fiancee, Carolyn is uncertain of their future together so they break up. Carolyn finds out afterwards that she is pregnant. Life takes an unexpected turn and it appears someone may be out to harm Carolyn and her son, Austin. Zach is back in her life now for protection but he wants more. Can Zach protect his family and work his way back into the fold? A well written, smooth flowing story sure to keep you on your toes. Enjoy!
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