By Kelly Bridgewater
Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion
nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to
help others--but her days of helping military personnel are over. She's got her
own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she's not equipped to take on
more. Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle
anything that war sent his way--terrorists, bombs, bullets. The only thing that
scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin.
Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor, and Brooke is pressed by her boss to take him on. When he arrives at her office she isn't there--but a dead body is. Brooke is devastated when she walks in, and Asher is a conveniently strong shoulder to cry on. But she can't take him on as a client after sharing such an intimate and unprofessional moment, can she? And he's not sure he can handle sharing his deepest fears with such a beautiful woman.
When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack--and that her secrets go even deeper than his own--Asher vows to protect her no matter what.
Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor, and Brooke is pressed by her boss to take him on. When he arrives at her office she isn't there--but a dead body is. Brooke is devastated when she walks in, and Asher is a conveniently strong shoulder to cry on. But she can't take him on as a client after sharing such an intimate and unprofessional moment, can she? And he's not sure he can handle sharing his deepest fears with such a beautiful woman.
When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack--and that her secrets go even deeper than his own--Asher vows to protect her no matter what.
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| From Goodreads |
My Thoughts:
Collateral Damage
by Lynette Eason is the first book in her new series. The plot line reminds me
a lot of a Ronie Kendig novel with all the military members and procedures but
still carries the dramatic flair Eason is known for. The suspense keeps the
readers guessing to the end. At first, I was a little confused with the subplot
because it really had nothing to do with the current action, but keep with it.
As the story progresses, Eason does a wonderful job at tying the two stories
together. The characters of Asher and Brooke are a wonderful introduction to
the beginning of a unique cast of characters. I really enjoyed how Brooke has
been done before, but I really liked how Eason made her an ex-soldier herself
so she could empathize with the soldiers as she tried to help them with their
PSTD. Of course, Eason includes a romantic thread between the characters. It
wasn't too overbearing, but there were moments where the romance peak its head.
Overall, Collateral Damage by Lynette
Eason was a thrilling glance into the world of soldiers with plenty of
suspenseful moments and a hint of romance. I really can't wait to read her next
book in this series.
I received a complimentary copy of Collateral Damage by Lynette Eason from Revell Publishing, but the
opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
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