The Night Is Mine (The Night Stalkers, #1)

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The Night Is Mine (The Night Stalkers #1)

by M.L. Buchman (Goodreads Author)

3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 · rating details · 370 ratings · 88 reviews

First in a thrilling military romantic suspense series based on the real-life elite helicopter pilots who transport Navy SEALs and Delta Force teams in and out of combat and covert missions. (SOAR are the heroes of Black Hawk Down.)

Buchman's heroine flys the most dangerous military ops and tries to find the one man who can be a hero in her own life. Ace-pilot Captain Emily...more

Paperback, 416 pages

Published February 7th 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca (first published February 1st 2012)

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Jan 25, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-suspense

3.5 stars

Debut

Night Stalkers Don’t Quit

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) or S.O.A.R. has recently celebrated 30 years of service in the U.S. military. They have been involved in every major combat operation since Grenada in 1983. Their pilots are some of the best and most highly-trained in the military, transporting Special Forces specialists to and from the battle field.

The hero -

Major Mark "The Viper" Henderson stood two paces inside the rolled-back flap of the tent, on...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Sandy M rated it 5 of 5 stars

A hard-as-steel Army major who’s the best Black Hawk pilot. A captain who is his equal in everything but rank. An attraction as hot and heavy as the Afghanistan desert they work in lies between them, one that can’t be acted on. A sudden reassignment stateside removes the captain from her beloved flying, leaves her grounded – in the White House?

Oh, yeah, this book has as many twists and turns as that old Mississippi. Maybe even more. And through it all, the sparks arcing between Major Mark Hender...more A hard-as-steel Army major who’s the best Black Hawk pilot. A captain who is his equal in everything but rank. An attraction as hot and heavy as the Afghanistan desert they work in lies between them, one that can’t be acted on. A sudden reassignment stateside removes the captain from her beloved flying, leaves her grounded – in the White House?

Oh, yeah, this book has as many twists and turns as that old Mississippi. Maybe even more. And through it all, the sparks arcing between Major Mark Henderson and Captain Emily Beale need a whole lot of water to put them out, but even that’s debatable. Even when they’re trying to stay cool with each other, there’s sizzle underneath the facade.

Major Henderson has never complimented her on her work with the unit, but he has given Emily more and more assignments every time she comes back from a successful mission. She’s had to put up with a hell of a lot throughout her career, being the only woman making it into such elite ranks, but once she proves herself, the men show her respect and admiration just as they would any other team member. When she finally receives that hard-earned “Nice job” from Henderson after an extremely dangerous close call, all is right with Emily’s world. Then because of the fluff piece on CNN – a smiling, sexy woman cooking steak, not a word about her accomplishments or her flying – her world changes as fast as her helicopter can fly.

He’s always had the best in his unit, and Emily Beale is the best he’s ever seen. She’s cool under pressure, never complains, and works just as hard as any man. And she has curves to die for. But Army regulations prevent them pursuing any type of relationship. And the next thing Henderson know is he’s got reassignment orders for Beale – stateside with no other information. Letting her go is a double-edged sword, but he does get one kiss in before she flies out of his life forever. And then the guilt begins to set in. He’s her commanding officer and he just stepped over the line. No matter how right it felt.

As exciting as the opening flying scenes are in this book, at this point in the story it now becomes fun. The First Lady just happens to see that fluff piece on Emily. And the First Lady just happens to need a chef. And the President of the United States just happens to be Emily’s childhood friend and first crush. Emily is a product of Washington, D.C. – her father the FBI director and a very high-minded socialite mother. Now, there are some top secret things going on that instigate Emily’s summons to the nation’s capital. So with that and the President’s appeal to her for her help, she reluctantly takes on the task of cooking for the First Lady. We meet some interesting characters going through Emily’s kitchen, most prominently the Secret Service aka the Blacksuits. The scenes with her and the agent in charge are all priceless.

Eventually Mark discovers where Emily is and he can’t stay away. By the time he gets there, her top secret mission, so to speak, has escalated and things begin to happen around the First Lady that take on a mysterious and dangerous edge. Mark and Emily’s father are brought into the situation, and I love this section with Mark playing his role as the laid back surfer dude cum paramilitary mercenary. He and Emily work together to try to figure out what the hell is going on. And that’s where all those twists and turns come in. I had to laugh at what Emily walks in on near the end when things are beginning to become more clear to her and Mark. Though, in reality, it wouldn’t be the least bit funny. The resulting helicopter flight where all is revealed and where all goes wrong is one suspenseful scene.

I enjoyed this book immensely. A lot of fun, terrific characters who pull you in immediately and never let you go. An equally fun plot line, even if it sounds too coincidental to you. I have no problem at all seeing it happen this way with all the movers and shakers in D.C. Other scenes that are fun are those later in the book when Mark knows he’s losing his edge after being away from flying, even if it’s a short period of time. He and Emily have a friendly competition flying from base to base with Marines as their backup. Those poor Marines. And the sexy, steamy scenes after the race is over is worth mentioning too.

I wasn’t sure how Mr. Buchman was going to get these together at the end, because Emily’s life is flying. As is Mark’s. Those Army regulations must be adhered to, so would they be able to walk away from each other? Well, as romance readers we know there’s no way. I have to say he handles it very well and quite satisfactorily. This is a book worth picking up. Do it soon.

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Jan 27, 2012 Christi Snow rated it 5 of 5 stars

Whoa! At the 97% mark, I still couldn't figure out how this book was going to end. IT. WAS. SO. FREAKING. GOOD!!! Full review to come, after I let the story stew for a bit in my mind. Really an excellent book!!

My Review:
I don't even know where to start this review because I loved this book so much. Seriously, from page 1, I could not put this book down and when I was sitting at the 97% point in the book, I still couldn't see how there was going to be an HEA. OMG, it was so good, so suspenseful,...more Whoa! At the 97% mark, I still couldn't figure out how this book was going to end. IT. WAS. SO. FREAKING. GOOD!!! Full review to come, after I let the story stew for a bit in my mind. Really an excellent book!!

My Review:
I don't even know where to start this review because I loved this book so much. Seriously, from page 1, I could not put this book down and when I was sitting at the 97% point in the book, I still couldn't see how there was going to be an HEA. OMG, it was so good, so suspenseful, and so entertaining. I LOVED THIS BOOK!

So I could start with the amazing heroine of the story, Emily Beale. She is one kick-ass chick! She is the only woman to ever make it into the highly competetive world of SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment of the Army.) She adores her job. She lives to fly her helicopters into high-stress, combat zones. She has made her way in this all-man world and has done it by being faster, tougher, and better than anyone else. When she is pulled out of this world though, to be put in the White House as the First Lady's personal chef and bodyguard, she is not happy.

Then there is the hero of the book, Major Mark Henderson. Everyone who has ever worked for him, including Emily, will tell you that he's a hardass. There is no pleasing the man. If you do well, then next time you better do better. He never lets anyone see his human side and is deeply hiding his attraction for Emily. He is ticked off when she suddenly is taken out of his command...not only because he is attracted to her, but because she is the best pilot in his unit. When there is an incident stateside where Emily is hurt, he has to be there, at least for a few hours, to check on her. He can't do anything else.

All the way through this book, the action and suspense will keep you at the edge of your seat. Never have I read such detail about flying and the intricacies of different helicopters with such passion and interest. I am a girl and I don't get into mechanical things, but reading Emily describe the different helicopters and her passion for each of them, was just incredible. The action sequences in this book left my pulse pounding and MY adrenaline levels higher. The entire book is just so well-written. Lots of detail, but never so much that you get lost or bored. It gives the entire book an incredible air of authenticity.

Then there is the romance. Mark is a Major, Emily is a Captain under his command. The regulations are very clear...NO romance allowed, but when Mark is pulled into Emily's undercover operation, things get very blurry very quickly. They both know that there is no future. They both love their job too much to give it up. These are two people who are passionate about their lives and jobs in the military, but they are also passionate about each other. Like I said, the story kept me guessing up until the very end. I just couldn't see a good resolution for this one.

I feel like I should end this review, but there were so many other layers to this story that were so good. Like the fact that Emily's childhood best friend and secret crush is now the President of the US. Her father is head of the FBI. Her mother hopes to somehow change her into the proper society wife. Then there are the peripheral stories which I hope will show up in future books, like the Delta, Michael. Did I mention how well this book was written? Just a superbly well-rounded, seriously entertaining story. REALLY INCREDIBLY GOOD BOOK!!!

BTW, I received a copy of this book as an e-book from the publisher. When I finished it, I knew that I wanted it for my keeper shelf and had seen it in my local bookstore. So the day after I read the book, I went out and bought a print copy so that I could have this book in print to re-read over and over again.(less)

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Apr 05, 2013 Kathleen J rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-suspense

I was very ambivalent about this one.

Things I loved.
1. GREAT detail about the equipment, lifestyle, maneuvers, etc.---something I love in thrillers written by men but less often found in romantic suspense. It really "takes you there."

2. There is lots of excitement, twists and turns, suspense.\

Things I didn't like.
1. The heroine was just too perfect--there wasn't anything she wasn't the absolute best at from flying helicopters, to shooting, hand to hand combat, cooking, you name it. The h on...more

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Aug 21, 2012 E. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: military-romance, suspense

4 3/4 stars!

Great introduction to the SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment) members known at the Night Stalkers whose motto is NSDQ (Night Stalkers Don't Quit). Emily Beale is the kind of kick-butt heroine who is good at everything she tries, except for her failed romance with the 'boy next door'. The only woman in a extremely talented squad known for its expertise at flying helicopters, including the essential Black Hawks, Emily fights many preconceptions based on her gender. A mysterious...more

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Jul 25, 2012 Andreasoldier rated it 3 of 5 stars

Romance in an Afghanistan desert war zone? Sure, when a petite but whoop-ass pilot joins the ranks of SOAR (think 'Black Hawk Down') under Major 'The Viper' Henderson. He's hard as nails because he's hot for her, but its against regs. But the heat is there, and its like long slow foreplay as these two fly dangerous missions while battling their attraction.
But Emily grew up with the president (her dad was a FBI director) and when things starting going wonky at the White House, she's enlisted to f...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Cheryl McNeil rated it 4 of 5 stars

I spent several of my undergraduate years engrossed in gender studies. But a guy writing trashy romance novels for women? That made me do a double-take. I couldn’t help myself from buying one of his (M.L. Buchman) books to see for myself what his mass market romance, complete with (hot) pink cursive title and (very hot) beefcake on the cover would read like. My verdict? It reads like a guy wrote it. And there’s something hot about that. I mean, we (educated, normally level-headed) women who have...more I spent several of my undergraduate years engrossed in gender studies. But a guy writing trashy romance novels for women? That made me do a double-take. I couldn’t help myself from buying one of his (M.L. Buchman) books to see for myself what his mass market romance, complete with (hot) pink cursive title and (very hot) beefcake on the cover would read like. My verdict? It reads like a guy wrote it. And there’s something hot about that. I mean, we (educated, normally level-headed) women who have been known to take a paperback hunk home with us on occasion, are familiar with seeing the romantic world through the eyes of fellow females. It’s all so familiar — how we women typically view ourselves in relation to men, the little things about our appearance and personalities we worry to death, the way we tend to analyze intentions and interactions — as written by other women who intuitively just know what it is to be a woman in lust or love. Reading a typical trashy romance is like talking about men with a bunch of women over cocktails. But in The Night is Mine by Buchman, it’s more like having your best guy friend drop his walls and reveal the tender romantic under the usually non-verbal, tough exterior in talking about the woman he wants and loves. And so I ask you — do you want that girl chat? Or do you want it from the horse’s mouth? If you choose the latter you’re in for a military, black-ops adventure into a world of more specialized helicopters and weapons than you may ever have known existed. As someone who has struggled with pacifism, it was initially disturbing. But the fact it’s the main, very strong, female character who is most skilled with both contraptions somehow got me over myself. I found it pleasantly surprising that Buchman’s main female character was far stronger than the vast majority (in my experience) of female characters in romances written by women. To know it is a male author giving such respect to the creation of this character was additionally refreshing. And, as I mentioned, hot. The effect was to finish the last page in something of a boosted mood, feeling good about the potential of male-female relationships. Oftentimes I finish these mass market romances feeling, yeah, that got me hooked IN SPITE OF the pathetic characters. That’s when the pleasure is truly guilty — when the book reveals women’s more pernicious stereotypical qualities in characters that don’t make us reflect on ourselves as particularly strong women, and still, we find the storyline enticing. About the only guilty pleasure I felt in reading Buchman’s work was an unexpected interest in helicopters capable of swiftly dispatching people from this life. I found myself having, for the first time with my husband, helicopter conversations that were not heavily tinged with sarcasm (usually directed at the models he spends days making, or the flight simulator he could similarly spend days on). Of course, he scoffed when I asked him if HE wanted to read the helicopter romance. But isn’t that perhaps in our future? I mean, we have a few men now writing mass market romances, and doing a pretty good job. Now maybe male readers will clue in to all the fun they’re missing out on.(less)

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Jun 04, 2012 Darcy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Darcy by: Heather Tisdale

Shelves: 2012, military, romantic-suspense

This book was so much fun to read, mostly because for a great portion of the book I couldn't figure out the bad guy or just where the story was going to go.

I loved that Emily was one of the few elite helicopter pilots. I also loved that she didn't try to be super manly, yes she did fit in with the guys, but the guys respected her too based on her actions.

I hated the whole yanked to the White House detail that came up. If I had been Emily I would have been so pissed!! But this cush job turned ou...more

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Jun 03, 2012 NL Gassert rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. A military romance about elite helicopter pilots written by a man? That was all I needed to know. I was immediately intrigued and Mr. Buchman didn’t let me down. THE NIGHT IS MINE is the first book in a four-book series (because there’re four seats on a Black Hawk helicopter) featuring “women pilots who fly for the immensely secretive, real-life U.S. Army SOAR.” The next book is scheduled for August later this year and I’m preordering.

There were a number of things that really...more I loved this book. A military romance about elite helicopter pilots written by a man? That was all I needed to know. I was immediately intrigued and Mr. Buchman didn’t let me down. THE NIGHT IS MINE is the first book in a four-book series (because there’re four seats on a Black Hawk helicopter) featuring “women pilots who fly for the immensely secretive, real-life U.S. Army SOAR.” The next book is scheduled for August later this year and I’m preordering.

There were a number of things that really worked for me here. I loved all the technical, military details that dealt with SOAR and the helicopters. Fair warning, though, if you’re not a closeted helicopter enthusiast, there is a chance the flying stuff may be a tad much at times. I loved that Emily knew she could be an overbearing bitch when pushed. She didn’t make it this far in a male-dominated field by playing nice and remaining polite at all times. I really enjoyed the idea of her being grouchy and sweaty and less than feminine. Buchman had a great handle on her. Emily’s references to “guy speak” were spot on.

I have read a review that suggested Emily may have been too good at what she did to be a believable character. I disagree. Buchman made it very clear right from the start that Emily and Mark were the best of the best, the elite in their chosen profession. Clearly they overachieve; they live and breathe their jobs, but then they work in a field where second best puts lives in danger.

The elite pilot becoming a gourmet chef may have been a bit of a stretch but completely in character; Emily would never not be good at what she chooses to do (excluding feminine social interactions and girl talk).

Mark’s exasperation and attraction fit perfectly. The two of them had great romantic chemistry and elevated this page-turner into a scorcher.

No book is perfect, though. I could have done without all that waiting around in The White House, especially on Mark’s part. In fact, the whole Washington/White House angle almost required more suspension of disbelief than Mark and Emily borrowing Black Hawks for training and the story started to veer sharply off the military path. Luckily, by that point in the story I was too invested in the characters and completely ready to read on.

The one thing I didn’t get was the First Lady on her oriental rug. On a rug? There was no more comfortable place in the entire White House still within Emily’s range?
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Apr 02, 2012 Romancing the Book rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, romance

Reviewed By~Desere
Review Copy Provided By~Netgalley

This was one really hot action packed military book! Really adored it, I have a strong love for military novels and this one did not disappoint. The secrets, the suspense and the romance just all rocked in every sense of the word.

The explosive feelings between Mark and Emily blew me away. I would never have expected the book to have such a awesome twist I really did not see it coming. I loved that Mark is this really scary but at the same time a...more

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Feb 06, 2012 April rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: military-suspense-romance

THE NIGHT IS MINE by M.L. Buchman is an exciting military romantic suspense. This is the first in a new "Night Stalkers" series. This is a fast paced,well written story of romance,danger,military,undercover,suspense,Secret Service,conspiracy,danger,an elite group of helicopter pilots,love and helicopter pilots. Captain Emily Beale,the first female SOAR(Special Operations Aeration Regiment),first Black Hawk Helicopter pilot. Major Mark "the Viper" Henderson, commander of the SOAR,demanding,and no...more

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Feb 01, 2012 Marlene rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-romances-challenge

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The Night is Mine by M. L. Buchman has got to be the lightest-weight military-oriented romantic suspense story I've ever read, in spite of the number of times the heroine gets injured. What I'm saying is that I found the story to be a tremendous amount of fun, and I absolutely got sucked way into it the first night, but that I totally checked my reality-meter at the door. And I had a wilder ride than any of the chopper pilots in the story!

Let's...more

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Jan 25, 2012 Lou rated it 1 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This review contains MAJOR spoilers, so be forewarned.

When I read the premise of this at Netgalley, it really caught my attention because I wondered how can there be a romance with the heroine’s commander without both loosing their positions and getting in trouble? The start of The Night is Mine was really strong, and I really enjoyed reading about the military aspects of the Night Stalkers, and it was great seeing a strong powerful female featuring in such a male dominant workplace as the Capta...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Book #8 of 2012

Picked this up on a whim at the bookstore (just noticed that the expected publication is 2/1/12. Bought it on 1/21/12. I wonder if the store stocked it too early?). I guess its one of the subsets of the romance genre that I enjoy (there's really only one I don't enjoy, but that's neither here nor there), one that features a big bad alpha military male. In this book that roll is filled by Major Mark Henderson. Sometimes, big bad alpha military male types feel like they have have to...more Book #8 of 2012

Picked this up on a whim at the bookstore (just noticed that the expected publication is 2/1/12. Bought it on 1/21/12. I wonder if the store stocked it too early?). I guess its one of the subsets of the romance genre that I enjoy (there's really only one I don't enjoy, but that's neither here nor there), one that features a big bad alpha military male. In this book that roll is filled by Major Mark Henderson. Sometimes, big bad alpha military male types feel like they have have to suffocate their romantic interests in a bed of good intentions and protections. But not in this book. In this one, Captain Emily Beale can kick Major Mark Henderson's ass any day of the week.

I liked that Emily was smart and capable. I liked that Mark appreciated her for who she was. I liked these characters and how they interacted a lot. Right up until I realized that Captain Emily Beale had no faults. Not a one. First female SOAR pilot (which is apparently some super alpha helicopter military outfit). Can cook like a trained chef. Former best friends with the sitting president of the United States. Can take down senior secret service agents. Her father is the director of the FBI. And apparently all men want her. Oh yeah, she's pretty humble about it all too. But I can forgive a lot when I like the characters and the story, so all of these complaints aren't really complaints, just that when I started to feel a little bit like a sorry-ass housewife when compared to Captain Emily Beale, I had to remind myself that she couldn't nearly be so damn perfect. Major Mark Henderson is pretty perfect too. All bad-ass military until he's suddenly her undercover boyfriend. And then he's trying to be her real boyfriend. But he always knows what to say and do. Can't compete with these two I tell you.

And I guess I don't want to. I wanted an entertaining story. I wanted some "eye candy" as it were. Which is what I got. So I'll look past the books imperfections, or at least the character's lack of ones, and be glad I read this and eager for the next one.

(Interesting side note. I didn't realize the author was a guy. Which is just one of those things that make me go, huh.)(less)

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Jan 14, 2012 Melinda (Paranormal Kiss) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, net-galley, review-copy, romantic-suspense

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3.5 Stars

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Night is Mine is the first book in a new series by M.L. Buchman. And if you like a strong, smart, independent and kickass heroine, then this book is for you. Emily Beale is a heroine that doesn’t need rescuing, she can do that herself. It’s nice to read a book about a strong woman in a male dominated field, girl power to the max. Honestly, she was probably too badass and too perfect to be believable but hey this is fiction and it’s fun to...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure, contemporary, non-erotic, suspense-mystery

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Normally flying in and out of danger, the new assignment for Captain Emily Beale is not what she expects. And then starts the mystery in The Night Is Mine, a first book in a new romantic suspense series. Is the world ready for Captain Emily Beale? Because ready or not, here she comes.

Is it really still a man's world out there? Emily is angry about the way she's being treated, especially after a segment featuring her doesn't show the e...more

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Feb 27, 2013 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, thriller-mystery

I was not expecting to like this book. I mean honestly. How many MEN do you know of that can write a good trashy romance? M.L. Buchman can. Okay, so it's not really as trashy and explicit as most women's romance novels are, but the love story here is so genuine and real that there really is no need for it to be any more detailed.

It reads like a man wrote it. That much is obvious. But, he has a pretty decent grasp on how a woman thinks and feels as well. It's a nice change to get the male POV du...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Susan Jackson rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was onsale at Barnes & Noble so I decided to give it a whirl. Not a bad read. It was nice to focus on another aspect of the military with the black hawk pilots and a female pilot to boot! But I did have some issues:

This female pilot is the best thing ever created apparently. The best pilot. Not only that but a gourmet chef which later plays a role in her mission. And she's hot. And she's best friends with the President of the United States. And she's pretty much a bad ass mixed martial...more

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Feb 22, 2012 Pat rated it 3 of 5 stars

I would really like to give this book 3 1/2 stars. It was an interesting look at a "superwoman" helicopter pilot who has gone where very few women make the grade. She has a hidden attraction to her C.O, but loves her job too much to act on it. It seems Major Mark Henderson, said C.O, has the same feelings. She is pulled from the war torn country she is flying missions in, and brought home by the request of an "old friend", who happens to be the President of the U.S. She is posing as chef for the...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Ren rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: military-man, dangerous-heroes-2013, tower-team-b-reading-challenge, read-2013, 3-and-half-stars, alpha-hero, ass-kick-heroine, character-with-tattoo-and-piercing, e-books, i-m-not-sure-about-this, its-just-vanilla, politician, reviewed, romantic-or-couple-cover, stubborn-chara

3.5 stars

This is the first time I'm reading romance book written by man (yep, M.L. Buchman is a man). I will said The Night is Mine more like military novel with romance aspect, not vice versa. The heroine, Captain Emily Beale is bad ass but imo, too perfect and superwoman. And why all men love her, huh? Do that make her like Mary Sue? I think not, but I hope the author make her with more flaws and not too high class. Emily is a daughter of FBI's director also the USA President's childhood. She...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Deanna Knippling rated it 4 of 5 stars

Solid, despite what I'm going to say next, which is more along the lines of a musing than a criticism. Slight spoilers follow.

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But. I was only a little bumped out. Mostly I was turnin...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Jenn Scranton rated it 3 of 5 stars

Captain Beale, you go girl! Major Mark... crafty ;)

The best way to review this story is just stating what I like and didn't like, because much like the story preached, it is black and white, no gray area.

What I liked:
I liked the relationship tension between the Captain and the Major first and foremost. Plus, I love that Emily Beale was badass!!! The story definately took turns that I did not see coming and I enjoy the surprises lurking around the corners.

What I didn't like:
Okay, you can definate...more

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Nov 19, 2011 Vanessa James-brooks rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-and-read

I received is as a Kindle Download for NetGalley

Personally I loved this book, Who would not like to read about a kickass female in one of the highest most elite forces in the military? She was pulled from her duties to serve as a personal chief for the first lady of the USA only to find out later she was there to protect her and the president from an assassination threat but she did not know about the threat till it was all over and done with. Her commanding Chief took leave to come help her an...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Kat Latham rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

This military suspense romance pulled me in before shoving me away.

Captain Emily Beale is the best helicopter pilot Major Mark Henderson has ever seen. He’s her commanding officer in Afghanistan, where they both fly for SOAR, the elite group of helicopter pilots who get special forces into—and out of—the most dangerous missions.

Mark has to be careful to hide how much he loves flying with Emily, not just because it could cost one or both of them their careers in the Army but because she deserves...more This military suspense romance pulled me in before shoving me away.

Captain Emily Beale is the best helicopter pilot Major Mark Henderson has ever seen. He’s her commanding officer in Afghanistan, where they both fly for SOAR, the elite group of helicopter pilots who get special forces into—and out of—the most dangerous missions.

Mark has to be careful to hide how much he loves flying with Emily, not just because it could cost one or both of them their careers in the Army but because she deserves better than to have to deal with advances from colleagues.

But when Emily is whisked away with no explanation, and Mark discovers she’s now the personal chef to the First Lady, he can’t stop himself from going after her. There’s no way his best pilot could waste her skills that way, and no way he can let her go.

Emily’s new assignment as the First Lady’s chef is a personal request from the President himself—or, as he’s always been to Emily, the boy next door. But Emily quickly realizes there’s more to her assignment than she can let anyone know—someone is repeatedly attacking the First Lady, and Emily may be the only person who can save her life.

I loved the setup of this story. Emily is ultra-tough and has earned the respect of her fellow pilots (mostly through threats and beating them up). I really loved how careful Mark was not to show his attraction to her. He comes across as an honorable man from start to finish, and I couldn’t get enough of reading his character.

My problem came when the story shifted to D.C. Okay, Emily’s an incredible pilot. She’s had to become the best to compete as a woman in a man’s field. Okay, she’s such a skilled cook that she can convincingly pull off a gig as the First Lady’s personal chef. Hey, Emily’s the daughter of the Director of the FBI, so I can sort of believe she’s had all the schooling and privileges necessary to cook to that level. But Emily’s “best in the world” skills kept mounting until I felt like they were more a plot convenience to impress me as a reader or to get herself and Mark out of trouble.

When I got to the point where Mark said, “If Emma wasn’t one of the ten percent of people who can smell potassium cyanide, she’d be dead right now,” I thought Really? Really?

Because Emily is practically perfect in every way, I couldn’t relate to her. More than that, I started to resent her.

The novel is incredibly detailed when it comes to military life and flight maneuvers. For many readers—especially those with military experience—this will probably be a selling point. For me, the details bogged down the story until I found myself skimming paragraphs because I knew I wouldn’t understand them anyway.

I love reading romantic suspense (with or without military involvement), but because I couldn’t connect with the heroine and had a hard time believing the setup, I found I couldn’t get swept up in this story. The final frustration for me was when the baddie’s motivation is glossed over in a couple of sentences at the end. I still don’t understand what there was to gain from all the effort of repeatedly attacking the First Lady.

In the end, I found myself wishing Mark and Emily had stayed in Afghanistan. Once the story moved to D.C. it asked me to suspend far too much disbelief.(less)

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Jan 25, 2012 Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-2012, genre-romantic-suspense

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This story started out very well for me. The cover is nice, the blurb sounds good, and when I start reading there's a kick ass military helicopter pilot female, and a hot alpha male helicopter pilot. So far, it has me hooked. I love military couples, I love kick ass heroines, and I have a thing for pilots. Maybe this has to do with my obsession with the TV show Pensacola: Wings of Gold back in the 90s. But nonetheless, I was ready to enjoy this.

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Feb 06, 2012 Dana Alma rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Night is Mine by M. L. Buchman is a collective throttle into an interesting suspense! Buchman's descriptions are an "All Access Pass" for what lies in the cockpit. I thoroughly enjoyed all the attention to detail, it felt as if I were sitting in the pilot's seat. I just adore a good military suspense, Emily played her part well, yet I was left without the more serious tones I 'm used to in a romantic suspense. I enjoyed the story until the rules of engagement changed and Emily became the Fir...more

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Feb 01, 2012 Mandi Schreiner rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: rom-suspense

Emily Beale lives to fly helicopters. Being the first and only female pilot to fly helicopters for SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), she is a big deal. These SOAR pilots are the rebels of the bunch. They wear their hair long, and have beards, to blend in wherever they are stationed. Currently she is running missions in Afghanistan. SOAR helicopters provide Special Forces with nighttime transpiration and protection. She is the best of the best, and strives everyday to maintain this. On...more Emily Beale lives to fly helicopters. Being the first and only female pilot to fly helicopters for SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), she is a big deal. These SOAR pilots are the rebels of the bunch. They wear their hair long, and have beards, to blend in wherever they are stationed. Currently she is running missions in Afghanistan. SOAR helicopters provide Special Forces with nighttime transpiration and protection. She is the best of the best, and strives everyday to maintain this. Only being with this branch of the military for two months, she has spent a lot of time proving that she is the best to the group of men she is working with. She has definitely earned their respect, but she never knows if she is in good standing with Major Mark Henderson, or as he is called for good reason, “The Viper.”

Mark is one scary dude and has earned the respect from everyone in his crew. An excellent pilot himself, he has continuously given Emily harder and harder assignments, and has been so impressed by her each time. Of course he would never tell her that. A grunt and maybe a glare through his rayban sunglasses which are permanently attached to his face is all she might get. He also isn’t going to tell her that he has this big attraction towards her. Something forbidden since he is her commander.

But things start to get intense when Emily gets a sudden summons to go back to the states. It is such a secret mission, she is not even allowed to tell Mark where or why she is going. The second before she leaves, he leans over and kisses her, which Emily responds to for a second before completely pinning him to the table and stalking off. (Yes, she is that bad ass).

What Mark doesn’t know is that Emily has been asked by the President and First Lady to become the First Lady’s personal chef (another thing Emily is really good at, cooking). But there is more to it. The First Lady has had physical threats against her, and is not sure if she can fully trust the Secret Service. Also, Emily and the President grew up together, and he knows just how tough she can be. So acting as chef, and being the First Lady’s personal bodyguard/pilot is definitely not what Emily has in mind. But when more attacks happen, she realizes there is a much bigger plot in motion.

First let me say that I liked The Night is Mine but there are definitely things in here that should have annoyed me. For some reason though, I could let them go in this book. First of all, Emily is SO perfect. She is the best helicopter pilot ever, the best chef ever, the most skilled fighter, the bravest person to walk this earth, and every man that sees her has instant lust. She was best friends growing up with the man that is now President. Her father is the head of the FBI. In most books, this would be a deal breaker for me. I don’t like a perfect heroine. But for some reason, I liked Emily. I don’t know why! She never felt like she bragged about her accomplishments or that she acted better than anyone else. She worked for me – maybe because she isn’t perfect at love? Her relationship with Mark is a very interesting one that kept my interest the entire time. They had amazing chemistry together.

Now Mark – oh Mark I loved. He is such a cranky, surly, alpha male. Totally in love with Emily, but unable to tell or show her due to his higher rank. When he slips and kisses her right before she leaves, he gets so upset with himself that he erred. But when he learns she is injured back in the states, he is the one that comes, quietly, and just sits in her hospital room in a dark corner and holds vigil. He is there for her, even though she doesn’t know it. Excuse me while I swoon. He is super tough, but super in love with Emily, and I loved how their relationship unfolds. I will say the sex scenes are not the greatest in this book. I mean, they are there, but not written very well. We needed more detail! I wanted more naked Mark. What?

The plot and conflict in this one is so outlandish and totally unrealistic.The drama involving the first lady is crazy. The fact that one of the USA’s most elite helicopter pilots has to go become the First lady’s chef is also crazy. But again – I liked it. It is action packed and totally sucked me in.

So final verdict – I liked, but keep in mind of the very perfect heroine, lackluster sex scenes, and crazy plot. But I bet you will be entertained.(less)

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Feb 02, 2013 Kimberly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

I picked up this book because it looked like it might be similar to Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters books which is an all-time favorite series of mine. The only real similarity between The Night is Mine & Suzanne's Troubleshooters is the military background.
The main characters were great! They had depth & the reader quickly invests in them emotionally. The storyline was also well written, with a twist I didn't see coming. My only real problem with the book was the endless informatio...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Night is Mine is the first book in the new Night Stalkers series by M L Buchman and a Romantic Suspense from SourceBooks Casablanca.

Book Blurb:

Name: Emily Beale
Rank: Captain
Mission: Fly undercover to prevent the assassination of the First Lady, posing as her executive pilot

Name: Mark Henderson, Code Name Viper
Rank: Major
Mission: Undercover role of wealthy, ex-mercenary boyfriend to Emily

Their jobs are high risk, high reward:

Protect the lives of the powerful and the elite at all cost. Neither...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Brenda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow. The Night Is Mine rocks...seriously rocks. I found military romance late, so I'm still catching up on the authors out there, but M.L. Buchman is now on my favorites list. I saw a review that mentioned the romance didn't click for them-- really? I actually held my breath through some of the scenes with Emily and Mark. Damn. I haven't been in the military, but I imagine that their issues are real ones for soldiers who fall for other soldiers. There are rules, and consequences that have to be...more

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