LOVE IS AN ACT OF BRAVERY Retired Navy SEAL Alex Rojas is putting his life back together, one piece at a time. Being a single dad to his young daughter and working at Hope’s Crossing Kennels to help rehab a former guard dog, he struggles every day to control his PTSD. But when Elisa Hall shows up, on the run and way too cautious, she unleashes his every protective instinct. Elisa’s past never …
Elisa’s past never stays in her rearview mirror for long, and she refuses to put anyone else in danger. But with Alex guarding her so fiercely yet looking at her so tenderly, she’s never felt safer . . . or more terrified that the secrets she keeps could put countless people in grave peril. The only way for both to fully escape their demons will take the ultimate act of courage: letting go and learning to trust each other.
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Nothing screams fresh new start like loading all your belongings in the trunk of your car, and hitting the open road in search of a new life. Elisa Hall is tired of feeling broken and being abused and has finally found the courage to walk away and leave it all behind… now she just has to hope in doesn’t follow her!
Alex Rojas returns home from serving overseas to find his home empty and divorce papers waiting for him, instead of his wife and daughter ready to greet him. Now not only is he left to adjust to civilian life on his own, but also now he must find a way to create a whole new life for himself and his daughter. Taking a job at Hope’s Crossings Kennels seems to be pretty perfect for him, working with the dogs is the somewhat therapeutic and helps him feel like he’s putting his skills to use, and giving him a purpose again. But his world gets shaken up again when a beautiful woman clearly hiding from something shows up on his doorstep..
As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I knew it was going to be a good read, it had me instantly intrigued and dying to know more about these two alluring characters… and I am happy to report their story did not disappoint!! It turned out to be one very spicy and enthralling read that had me staying up well past my bedtime just to finish it…and I have to say it was WELL worth the loss of sleep!! This was my first time reading something from this author, and I am quite certain it won’t be my last, she totally won me over with this one!! Highly recommend this suspenseful and sexy little tale, it’s sure to keep you flying through the pages!!
An enjoyable second installment in this romantic suspense series. I liked the abused woman with a PTSD protector. The working dog angle is always unique and fun to learn about it’s different nuances. I’m looking forward to finishing this series. This is a steamy book and there is a dose of LGBT.
Ultimate Courage is a fantastic romantic suspense by Piper J. Drake. Ms. Drake has provided readers with a well-written book loaded with a cast of characters that is stellar. I love the characters in this book! Elisa is on the run trying to keep away from her fiance. Alex is a single dad and a retired Navy SEAL. Alex and Elisa’s story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and susupense. I loved every word of this book and can’t wait for my next book by Piper J. Drake. Ultimate Courage is book 2 of the True Heroes Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. OH!! Kudos to Ms. Drake for introducing scrapple to the masses…everything but the oink.
I read a print copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ultimate Courage is book #2 in the True Hero series. Each book is a stand alone issue and do not have to be read in any particular order. This book contains romance, suspenseful action, a plot and characters that are real life. Also, no cliff hangers or angst and a HEA.
Alex Rojas, retired Navy SEAL, is a single dad who is trying to overcome his PTSD while raising his daughter, Serena; aka: BOOM and rehabbing a former guard dog, Souze at Hope’s Crossing Kennels. His life is difficult and a struggle everyday. So, when he meets Elisa Hall in the ER, he knows she is cautious and on the run and these traits just bring out his protective instincts.
Elisa Hall, is on the run from her controlling ex-fiancee. She never stays in one place very long before he finds her and she refuses to put anyone else in danger. Alex becomes her protector quickly but she also feels safe with him which causes her to reveal secrets she knows could put people in supreme danger. To escape the monster chasing her, they both will need to be courageous and learn to trust in each other.
Ultimate Courage is book two in the True Heroes series by Piper J. Drake. We get a little mystery, suspense, and romance.
I enjoyed this one more then the first book, Extreme Honor. The characters appealed to me more. We have Alex, his daughter Boom, his dog Souze, and Elisa.
I find that kids and pets always add something special to a book I’m reading. Very few times am I disappointed or don’t like having them around. Boom, I enjoyed her sassiness. Souse, I liked how he understood Elisa and also Alex. As for the story it was nice, but the pacing was all over the place, dragging in some areas and moving way to fast in others.
As for the romance between Elisa and Alex’s it was sweet; though it does move quickly. I did enjoy how Alex approached Elisa. It suited the situation she was in. Alex well he’s dealing with PTSD and being a single parent. As things progress we get to see his PTSD and how it’s affect him. Souze tied in nicely and helped both Elisa and Alex work out their issues.
The book was decent, but things took a turn at the end that was a little upsetting and the issues where so unnecessary. One, someone is out to get his girl, but when a person shows up spouting out stuff that you haven’t seen any evidence of and you believe this person over your girl. No, just wrong and sad! Two, one week you guys are together and you believe the most heinous thing about your girl, but then suddenly everything is all a ok and we are moving in together. Sigh!! All of this is within the last 15% of the book.
This will be my last read in the series. I started the series with book 3, but had to put it down; because it tied into the first two and I was miss connections and more, so I deiced to read from the beginning. Well book one was just Eh and two was Ok. So with that I’ve deiced to drop the series and not even attempt to read book three again.
Rated: 3 Stars