Fly with Me

Wild Aces #1

by Chanel Cleeton

From the author of the Capital Confessions Novels comes the first in the steamy Wild Aces Romance series.

U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Noah Miller—call sign Burn—loves nothing more than flying hard and fast. When he meets a gorgeous and sassy woman while partying in Las Vegas, he immediately locks on to her.

Jordan Callahan owns a thriving clothing boutique, but her love life is far less successful. Her luck changes when six feet, two inches of sexy swagger asks her to dance and turns her world upside down.

One scorching weekend becomes an undeniable chemistry that they can’t leave in Vegas. But the long distance relationship and their different lives threaten to ground their romance. And when the dangers of Noah’s job become all too real, Jordan learns being with a fighter pilot means risking it all for a shot at love…

Genres: Romance, Military Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Adult, Military Romance, Fiction

295 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 3, 2016

About the author

Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana, When We Left Cuba, The Last Train to Key West, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, The Cuban Heiress, and The House on Biscayne Bay.

Originally from Florida, Chanel grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Reviews

[✦❋Arianna✦❋ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars!!



Chanel Cleeton delivered a delightful read that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. A great blend of steam, witty banter and entertaining dialogue 'Fly with Me' was so much more than I had expected. Equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, this first installment in the series was enjoyable with two well developed characters I fell for from the very beginning.

“I didn’t want a caveman, but I wanted a man who knew who he was, and wasn’t afraid to be it.”

Jordan is in Vegas for her younger sister’s bachelorette party. She’s 30, independent and successful co-owning a clothing boutique with her best friend. She’s ready to party so she’s looking forward to feel good and maybe also meet someone. When she meets Noah she’s taken aback by his pretty face and likeable biceps, but also by his cockiness and sex-appeal.

“This guy just might be the Bigfoot of the dating world, and everyone knew you did not fuck around with that kind of possibility.”

Noah is 33 and he’s a U.S. Air Force pilot. Flying means everything for him, loving the adrenaline rush more than anything. He wants a wife, a family, but over the years he learned the hard way that not many girls are willing to stick around waiting for a guy who is gone more than he is around.

The chemistry between Jordan and Noah is off the charts from the beginning. After spending one scorching weekend together both of them admit there is something more between them, but a long distance relationship is almost impossible since they live in different States. On top of that, Noah’s job is dangerous, but Jordan is willing to try and take some risks for a shot at love.

I really enjoyed this one! 'Fly with Me' has a little bit of everything for you to be invested in Jordan and Noah’s story from the beginning. Told in dual POV, this first installment has two endearing protagonists that I really enjoyed reading about. Both Jordan and Noah were well developed and had depth and both of them were mature enough to know what they want from the other. Jordan was such a great heroine. I simply loved her portrayal. The woman is independent, successful and has her own business. She’s not afraid to take risks, she’s ballsy, free-spirited and she definitely knows what she wants in bed, embracing her sexually like no other. As the story unfolds we get to see how funny, thoughtful and considerate Jordan can be, not only with the man she's falling for hard and fast, but also with others.

“It wasn’t just a kiss—I’d had good kisses before him. It was the rightness of it. The inaudible click that I felt between us.”

Noah was simply perfect for our heroine. Sex-on-a-stick he will leave you hot and bothered from the very beginning. Cocky, yet respectful, he was such a sexy dirty talker. But he was more than that. Sweet and caring and so tender at times, Noah was genuinely a good man and I have to say I really loved the way he was with Jordan.

These two simply fit together. I absolutely loved their chemistry…so well written and so palpable. I also loved the sexual tension between them, their banter and of course their sexy times. I couldn’t get enough of these two.

“He kissed me hard, his hand gripping the back of my head, tugging on my hair. His lips weren’t soft, his touch definitely not gentle. It was demanding—a kiss that yanked the lust right out of me until I was desperate for more.”

As for the supporting character, they were interesting, engaging and I’m looking forward to read more about them in the upcoming books.

If you are looking for a sexy, fun, emotional at times romance with two endearing main characters, sizzling chemistry and engaging dialogue look no further and try this first installment in Chanel’s ‘Wild Aces” romance series.

[Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 "Need for Speed" Stars

Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books





I was 16 when I saw Top Gun for the first time. The speed, the elegance of those powerhorses in the sky, the uniforms and hot guys, it all drew me in, fascinated me. There is something about military men that is irresistable, too.
Here is a bit of personal information: today I work in civil aviation because I love flying (as a passenger) as much as traveling. It's not comparable to the acrobatic art of flying a fighter aircraft but there is nothing cooler than sitting in a cockpit, feeling this monster of a machine taking off and understanding the physics behind it. Needless to say that I wanted to read this series badly.

Jordan is a boutique owner. She loves her professional independence and adores her job. Jordan accompanies her sister to Las Vegas to celebrate Meg's bachelorette party when the fighter pilots from the Wild Aces enter the party scene.

Noah clocks Jordan the minute he sets foot into the bar and damn, this woman is a bombshell he can't pass up. They don't talk a lot but share an erotic dance that leaves both of them breathless. What starts with the prospect of a one-night stand develops into more with each minute these two spend together but the fun time in Vegas comes to an end and they both face the decision of how to go from here. Neither of them wants to walk away from their instant connection and they live in different states so long distance relationship it is. Throughout their journey they are on the same page as far as their feelings are concerned. But Noah has already a wife: the US Air Force. Is Jordan really ready to be a military girlfriend with all this entails, always coming second?

Love was scary enough. Loving a military man was something else entirely.

Jordan and Noah both are incredibly endearing characters and my love for them knows no bounds. Our heroine has sass and isn't shy about herself or her appearance. She is smart, sexy, adorable and cheeky and follows her intuition which more often than not leads her on the right path.
Noah. THAT MAN! Oh he is everything. A heady combination of fighter pilot, super alpha, self confidence and intensity. He wants to do right by Jordan and his honesty regarding his feelings is so exhilarating - I fell in love with him right away.



There is no unnecessary drama to find in this story, everything that these two go through is relatable and has to happen to advance their relationship and move it forward. Jordan has a couple of freakouts in the face of how fast their relationship develops and who can blame her? She doesn't run away though, she gives good thought to it and makes her decision combining gut feeling and reason. Noah is right there with her but he grounds her when she is overwhelmed with her emotions. There was a funny scene with Noah sporting a mustache when his girl comes to visit and Jordan freaks out about it. Yes, it may appear shallow at first look but it still defines their relationship: Pick your battles and don't get hung up on unimportant drama.

Insta-whatever is usually not my cuppa. I love the slow build of a relationship and all the nuances of the feelings that arise when you meet somebody who you are attracted to. This here is insta-everything. These two meet, fall in lust and in love shortly after. Yet, this story ticked all of my boxes. I LOVED the hero. I ADORED the heroine and the story was captivating from the first page to the last. There is a little bit of heartbreak and lots of deep heartwarming emotions and as a huge bonus it had fighter pilots and their F16s in it. We are also treated to detailed knowledge and a deep insight into the lives of air force pilots. The secondary characters were just as excellent and I can't wait to read their stories. There is nothing that keeps me from wholeheartedly recommending this book.

“What can you promise me?” I asked, needing to hear the words, knowing he’d give them to me. He took a breath as though it pained him.

“That I love you. That I’ll always love you. That I will do everything in my power to stay safe, to come home to you. That I will die loving you, whenever that is. That I will do anything I can to make this lifestyle work for us. That if it comes down to a choice I can make, I will always choose you over my career. I’ll give you a family if you want it. I’ll spend my life loving you, working to make you happy.”

Stalk me:

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

RE-READ JULY 2020

This series has been on my radar for months and whilst I know I’m a little late to the party, sometimes it’s the best way because I had the joy of reading this series back-to-back. I devoured it like a starving woman.

"I’d never imagined my life could change so much in just a few short days."

Chanel Cleeton is a new-to-me author, but has catapulted herself straight onto my auto-read list. I didn’t go into Fly with Me with any expectations but nevertheless, it was a welcome surprise just how deeply I fell in love with the group of people the Wild Aces series centralises around.

"So you’re not going to fit the fighter pilot love-’em-and-leave-’em stereotype?"

Noah “Burn” Miller and Jordan Callahan’s story is more than a romance. Whilst the romance between them is very much at the forefront and believe me, Noah more than lives up to his name as there is some serious heat created, the bigger picture is that he and Jordan are in their early thirties and have created lives for themselves; as much as they may share similar hopes and dreams for the future, life as an F-16 fighter pilot is never going to offer a settled predictable 9-5 lifestyle.



Told from both perspectives, it was this aspect that kept me gripped; the hows, the what ifs, the hopes and fears that both Noah and Jordan wrangle with. I fell in love with them both for their honesty, trust, determination and fun-loving sides and with moments that made me laugh, broke my heart (yes, I can confirm I shed tears) and sigh happily, Fly with Me is a book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fly with Me is the first novel in Chanel Cleeton's Wild Aces series and from the synopsis alone, it promises to be a high flying romance which took passion to dizzying heights. Post reading the only assessment to make is, Sortie Mission accomplished.

Jordan Callahan is in Las Vegas celebrating her younger sister's impending nuptials. Shots and phallic headwear are par for the course and although she's feeling every bit of her thirty year old, terminally-single self, she rocks out with her (...err) cocks out to ensure her sister's bachelorette is a memorable one for her.

How often could you say that you could pinpoint the exact moment when your life changed?

Noah is an fighter pilot who would love nothing more than to get some sleep after a gruelling day than party with his squadron. An evening sequestered to keeping his squad in check soon changes when he sets his sights on Jordan.

I didn’t believe in love at first sight, but lust at first sight? That was a thing definitely happening all over my body tonight.



The chemistry between them is a raging inferno of lust and I felt every sensory moment of it. The sheer magnetism experienced is an awakening for them both and unlike the adage "What happen in Vegas stays in Vegas" the pair embark on a long distance relationship.

Fly with Me is much more than palpable sexual tension. There is such depth to the storyline and I so much enjoyed the way it matured as the relationship did. There were challenges to be faced, not only with the complications of a long distance relationship but also the dangerous nature of Noah's job. Jordan is a feisty, independent woman and combined with Noah's strength of character it's a learning curve for them both.

Pardon the pun but this series is off to a soaring success. It's sexy, atmospheric and took me to a whole new level of swoon. As both a romance reader and huge fan of Chanel, I can't recommend this book enough .

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

For Noah and Jordan what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas. Jordan's there for her sisters bachelorette party and just looking for a good time. But when she meets Noah their connection is instant and they end up spending the whole weekend together. The chemistry they have is something neither want to give up but Noah has to return back to the Air Force base in Oklahoma and Jordan has her life in Florida. They're both willing to try to make a long distance relationship work but it's going to hard, especially when Jordan gets a hint of just how dangerous Noah's job as a Fighter Pilot can be.



I really enjoyed reading this and getting to see the chemistry that Jordan and Noah had. It was perfectly written to where it wasn't an annoying insta-love type of relationship, but rather it was a strong and tangible relationship. Reading about them felt as if I was experiencing their love right along with them and the story just jumped off of the pages. Fly With Me is the type of book that you get sucked into and once you start you aren't able to put down.

The pace of the story was pretty fast but it never felt like things were missing or being skipped. Jordan and Noah's relationship was a crazy whirlwind of fun, sex, and love and I was entrapped within them. Meeting someone and instantly deciding that they're the one for you, and then decided to travel back and forth multiple times just to see them may sound insane but the way Chanel Cleeton wrote this book actually made it seem like true love instead.

What I really enjoyed about this authors writing is that you could tell without a doubt that she knew what she was talking about. She effortlessly used and then explained Air Force language in a way that it didn't confuse me when I didn't know a specific term but it also didn't get tedious to hear each term explained. I really like when an author can show that they either know what they're writing about or they did the right amount of research, and that was definitely the case with this book.

Overall, this is a book that I highly recommend for any military romance lovers. The story was engaging, the characters were amazing both together and apart, and the sexual tension is magnetic. We were also introduced to some secondary characters that I am dying to read about so I will be starting the second book right away.

[NMmomof4 · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 Stars

Overall Opinion: I was expecting more from this one. I liked the beginning, but the last 1/3ish was really disappointing. I'm not sure what exactly happened. The only thing I can think of is that the author was so focused on setting up another book that the focus on this book was lost. For the last 100ish pages it focused mostly on a coworker/best friend of the H's and his feelings for a forbidden woman as well as this woman's personal struggles, and because of that we didn't get good closure with the couple from this book. I'm left completely confused as to why the author did this, but really grateful that I got it from the library and didn't pay the $7.99 on Amazon!!!

Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Jordan and Noah's story. They meet in a club in Las Vegas, and the sparks fly instantly. They end up spending a few hot days together, and decide to have things extend and try out a long-distance relationship. There are big obstacles between them with the distance and overall lack of time to spend together, but they want to make it work...and eventually they get a HEA ending.

POV: This alternated between Jordan and Noah's POV.

Overall Pace of Story: Not so great. I was really into the book at the beginning, and it really sucked me in. I thought it flowed well, and I never skimmed. The last 1/3 is where it all went downhill. There were some parts in it that took the focus away from the couple that I just didn't understand (see above "overall opinion" and below "sadness level"). I skimmed a good bit in the end. The ending was a joke IMO, because there were so many unanswered questions and getting married doesn't make all the problems go away!!

Instalove: Kind of. They connect instantly, and things move really fast between them.

H rating: 4 stars. Noah. He was a good mix of sexy and sweet, and we saw how he really wanted a HEA.

h rating: 4 stars. Jordan. She was confident and sassy at times. I enjoyed her character.

Sadness level: Low/moderate. This is where I feel like a cold-hearted B. There was something that happened towards the end that didn't work for me. The H's commander crashes and dies . The last 100 or so pages are devoted to this, and while I understand that it made the h and H appreciate what they had more -- I felt like it was way too much,and kind of irrelevant. It lost me. I started skimming, and frankly lost a lot of interest. Other readers might find it touching, but it didn't really tap into my emotions at all tbh (and books like this have in the past). This character wasn't really in the book all that much (maybe a side-side character) and we didn't get to know him before what happened, so I ended up being confused as to why it was such a big focus other than his wife was who the H's best friend was in love with.

Push/Pull: Not really

Heat level: Moderate/high. I thought they had some hot chemistry and scenes, but I think we could've gone without some of the scenes *gasp* -- I know ;). I would've appreciated some more parts about them dealing with their reality and been fine with cutting out a few sex scenes in exchange tbh (I ended up skimming some sex scenes towards the end).

Descriptive sex: Yes

Safe sex: Yes and no. Mentions of condoms in some scenes and not in others. I don't remember any mention of previous practices.

OW/OM drama: No

Sex scene with OW or OM: No

Cheating: No

Separation: Kind of They take "a break" for a short period of time. No mention or suggestion of other partners during this separation.

Possible Triggers: Yes Military and loss of a friend/coworker.

Closure: This had some closure, but nowhere near enough for me. I would reluctantly call it a HEA ending, but for me it's more of a HFN. They get married, but we don't get any closure about how the future works out for them. I had so many unanswered questions...How did the h do in Korea? How did her family react to their marriage and did they meet the H? Did she meet the H's family? What did the h end up doing since she sold off her part of her store? Did they have a family like they kind of talked about? Etc.

How I got it: I got it on loan through my public library.

Safety: I'd say that this is probably Safe for most readers.

- Does Not have cheating
- Does Not have a descriptive sex scene with OW/OM
- Does Not have the H or h pushing away
- Does have a short separation between the h and H
- Does Not have abuse
- Does Not have OTT sad parts
- Does have a HEA ending for most readers (see above)

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC provided by publisher/author in exchange for an honest review



Confession time... well I really don’t think it’s so much of a confession since it’s no secret that I have a slight addiction to Chanel Cleeton and her books. Yes, when I discovered her Capital Confession Series, I was addicted and couldn’t get enough of Ms. Cleeton’s writing and storytelling. And so when I found out that she was writing a new series, I was over the moon happy since it meant I get to read from my new favorite author but also know that she will be delivering another sexy smoldering series that I know I will be obsessed with. And how could I not when it involves sexy military pilots.



Fly With Me definitely soar to new heights of addiction. Yes, I absolutely love love this book. It was fun, sexy, swoon-worthy, playful, and absolutely entertaining. Ms. Cleeton has definitely raised the bar as she delivers one emotional and steamy romance that will have you wishing you were joining the Mile High Club with her leading hero, Noah Miller.



So what happens when a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot meets a sexy feisty boutique owner? Well, you get a scorching hot weekend of unbelievable sex and chemistry that will sure have e-readers burning up. Yes, Jordan Callahan’s non existent love life gets a whole lot of interesting when a sexy, cocky, and irresistibly panty-melting pilot finds his way undressing her and the way to her heart. One weekend couldn’t be enough for Noah and Jordan and soon these two will discover that the long distance and their different careers might be their downfall. So can Noah and Jordan find a way to keep this newfound relationship flying high or will they be forced to take an emergency landing?



So it’s pretty obvious that I loved this book. Besides the scorching hot chemistry of Noah and Jordan, Chanel was able to win over my heart when she wrote one of my favorite heroines. Yes, I am absolutely smitten with Jordan’s character. Hands down the way Ms. Cleeton wrote Jordan made this book extra special and entertaining. You gotta love a heroine who is sassy, independent and overall who had a great personality to win the hearts of readers like myself. So if you are looking for a book that will soar and take you to new heights of love, friendship, passion, and thrill then Fly With Me is the book for you. And as an added bonus, you gotta admit reading about sexy military pilots is a major plus. So get those #oneclick finger ready and go read this book and discover Chanel Cleeton and her fabulous prose and storytelling.



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[~Stéphanie~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Chupacabra stars



I don't even know where to begin to express how much I loved this book! Fly with me is going to stay with me for a long time. It's definitely one of my top fav' read this year! Where was I when the book was released? Why my friends didn't tell me this one was so good?

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I'm so grateful the author contacted me to review her next book Into the Blue and that I accepted to review this one first. She can now count on one more fan to follow her books. She has a way to capture your attention from the start. I had to study for an exam but I couldn't put the book down if I wanted.

The book takes place in the military field. Noah is a F-16 fighter pilot and his whole life he had to favor his job instead of his private life. Being 33, he wants to meet someone but he also knows what kind of sacrifice a woman should be doing to be with him.

Jordan is in Vegas for her sister's bachelorette party. Still single, she doesn't expect to meet a beautiful man such as Noah. And learning what he does for a living might be a challenge she needs to decide on pursuing.

So now you have the background. Let me tell you my feelings:



With the easy laid back and funny beginning of the book, I wasn't expecting to feel so much and so fast. I wasn't expecting the words to touch me so deep. I wasn't expecting to connect so much to a bunch of fighter pilots.

The book focus on Noah and Jordan but several events introduced me deeply with many characters. I can't say how much I need Easy's books asap! I know Thor is next but damn I'm dying for Easy. I'm already anticipating a lot of cry and hurt.

I've learned while reading that Chanel Cleeton's husband is a fighter pilot and it shows. Every word, every difficulty felt real. There are so many interesting details on how living in a military environment is complicated, how much sacrifice you need to make. Getting Noah + Jordan's pov was heart-breaking. There's a quote that says it all:

"You’ll have to be strong for him. Stronger than you think you can be. Because at the end of the day, his mind can’t be on a fight you had that morning or on whatever problems you might be dealing with at home. It has to be on the mission. On coming home safely. Because in their line of work the smallest mistake can be the difference between life and death."

This book was also some kind of a revelation to me. I said in the beginning that I was going to keep it with me for a long time because it showed me a realistic view on how working and leaving with a military man can be. In Belgium our patriotism is not as develop as in the US. But I was hooked with Fly with me.
You don't see it at first but the story was such an emotional read. One where decisions need to be made. One where chances need to be taken.

Jordan was such a strong character and I was 100% with her with the questions she had. Noah was as supportive as he can be. As a person I'm not sure I could have handle half what Jordan has. The book is so humbling that way.

I want to say that if you have this book waiting on your kindle, move it up and read this asap! I promise you won't be disappointed. And if you haven't already bought the book, than don't wait anymore. This is your next favorite book waiting for you.

“I don’t ever want to lose you,” he whispered.
“Me, either.”
“Promise me we’ll find a way to make this work.”
“I promise.”



~Arc provided by the author in exchange of an honest review ~

[Pavlina Read more sleep less blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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4,5 STARS

I was so excited to read this new series by Chanel Cleeton! Her series Capital Confessions was one of my favorites! I love her writing style, each story is refreshing! Fly With Me isn't an exception! It's steamy, funny and super hot! And when I say hot...prepare it will take you to a whole other level! Noah and Jordan are an amazing combination!
He is a sexy fighter pilot and she is the owner of a boutique.From two different places these two will try for something more! But how easy will it be? What are their challenges?



I love Jordan a lot because she has an amazing personality, she is very confident and funny and this made her an enjoyable character! And Noah is super hot, charming, cocky, confident and funny! He has exactly what Jordan needed. We have dual POV which is amazing since we can be in their minds and know what they are thinking! I loved their chemistry, apart from being hot these two they are also very funny.
The secondary characters were also interesting and I can't wait for the second book in the series! Get ready to meet the hot fighter pilots who will steal your hearts!!

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Olga therebelreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I totally fell in love with Noah and Jordan and there were so many laugh out loud moments in this book, coupled with very steamy scenes and all of that made for a great read.

I totally and completely fell in love with Noah. For real. He is just so…perfect! He is sexy as hell, funny and strong. And he’s an Air Force fighter pilot, which also flips my switch. He is a good guy. I really loved his character, he was easy to like and he made me all gooey. Jordan is such an amusing relatable character you cannot help but love her. She is a free spirit, spontaneous and unique. Noah and Jordan had an instant connection that crackled from the get-go. They just fit, and their relationship felt real right from the start.

The characters were well developed, believable and sympathetic. I liked the author's writing style, the flow of the plot and the inter-relationships between various characters. The sexual tension between Noah and Jordan was palpable - a living, breathing thing of its own. I really enjoyed this story and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. Absolutely recommended!


ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** · Rating 5 out of 5]

***4.5 Stars***

I was in. All in.

When it was love, capital letters, can't live without you love, there wasn't much of a choice. We were forever, for however long forever lasted.

Where the hell has Chanel Cleeton been all of my life?!?! I can't believe I've had this book (and this series) on my kindle and haven't read it yet. Talk about a hidden gem!!

This book is about so much more than romance....even though that is fantastically done. It's about sacrifice. It's about loyalty. Friendship. Brotherhood. It's about love in every shape and form.

Chanel Cleeton had me ALL IN with this story and characters by the end of the first chapter. Her writing is gripping, addicting, evocative and feels absolutely effortless. The connection Noah and Jordan have will warm your heart from start to finish.

I didn't know what it was - the absences that punctuated our relationship perhaps, or the passion that seemed to seep through her pores, or the chemistry between us that I couldn't even describe - but there was something there. Something different. Something more. Something that made me desperate for her. Something I swore I saw reflected in her eyes.

Jordan is a heroine I want to be best friends with. She's confident, strong, honest, fiesty...and owns every part of herself.

Noah is a hero I want to be with. Swagger, confidence, protectiveness, loyalty, honor, honesty...and this unbelievable sense of self that just elevated him to another level.

I had no idea what the future held, but this was the kind of girl I could see myself having a future with. The kind of girl who would greet me when I returned home from deployments with her arms and legs wrapped around me. This was the kind of girl that if you were smart, and played your cards right, you changed your life for.

This book was sensual, passionate and encompassed so much about the beginning stages of falling for someone you so easily click with. Damn...even their "getting to know you" conversations were total foreplay.

Each part of my body that he touched felt remade, born again to something new, something I'd never imagined. As though I gave those pieces to him, losing myself at the same time I found something I'd never expected.

But this book also felt so brutally honest about the obstacles that come with a long distance relationship...and how incredibly difficult that can be when compounded with a military lifestyle.

And the last 20%...I can't remember when's the last time a book made the entire world fall away and just sucked me in. Everything around me faded way...I was right in those moments with the characters.

GAH! These reviews are the hardest for me to write. All I wanna say is DON'T BE A FOOL LIKE ME AND LET THIS BOOK PASS YOU BY!!

Let me get to the point...whatever you want me to say here that'll sell you on reading this book, pretend I said it.

GO PICK THIS BOOK UP!

[Malene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fly with me was so good. My first book from this author and I’m definitely reading the other books in this series.
Noah is a fighter pilot and Jordan owns and works in a clothing shop with her close friend.
Noah and Jordan meet in Vegas and share an instant connection. They live in different cities and with him being a fighter pilot it takes a toll on their relationship but they both want to see where it can go.
I really enjoyed this book. Jordan and Noah has amazing chemistry and are both great characters. So are Noah’s colleagues, Easy, Thor and Joker who are also fighter pilots.
It was an interesting and fascinating look into Air Force world. Forget Top Gun. The Wild Aces series is so much better.

4 Burn Stars

[edge of bubble · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've given better ratings to worse books than this one. If this was an unassuming smut/romance, it would probably go way better for me than this trying to play with your feelings but I have no creative ideas, so bow down to the unoriginal hammer I use on the plot stuff going on.

On smut scale it was great. Characters meh. Story hmmm.

[♥Rachel♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jordan's on a bachelorette party/getaway for her sister in Vegas when she meets Noah, a sexy fighter pilot and their chemistry is electric! The moment they lock eyes it's a whirlwind romance full of lust, and intense emotions. They both want more than just a few nights, to see if they can build a future together, but living in different states and dealing with Noah's military commitments make it a tough situation.

I loved that Jordan and Noah were serious about the future from the get go. They both were in their thirties, but just hadn't found anyone they felt enough for to take it to the next level. Unfortunately for them, they had a lot standing in their way. My heart went out to Jordan, because a lot of the sacrifices or changes had to come from her. Noah just had no choice, but he made up for that in other ways. It was evident that once you had Noah's love and devotion that was it; you would be number one whenever he had the choice. I'm not an expert on military life or what a wife/girlfriend would have to deal with, but Chanel Cleeton made Jordan and Noah's situation feel authentic. Some of what happened in the end brought the important things of life into sharp focus for Jordan and Noah. I think long term choices and considerations are very different when you have a loved one in the military.

I was caught up by Jordan and Noah's romance, lusty, hot scenes that made my blood heat and my heart pound! I totally bought into their fast, intense connection, and I desperately wanted a HEA for these two!

I'm so very eager for Easy's story! His painful longing for someone out of reach tugged at my heart strings! Fortunately, his story is out really soon! But Eric's (Thor) story, Into the Blue, is next and it sounds like a great second chance romance!

A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic story! I devoured this book in a day.. totally unable to put it down. Such a simple formula of two people meeting and falling in love... but with the added hurdle of living hundreds of miles apart. A hot as hell fighter pilot and an independent boutique owner; Jordan and Noah had tons of chemistry when they met in Vegas and neither fought it. What started out in Vegas definitely didn't stay in Vegas. I loved watching them fall for each other and how willing they were to do whatever it took to see where their chemistry would take them. Add in some pretty emotional tear jerk moments and an HEA; this contemporary romance ticked all of my boxes. Looking forward to the rest of the series!!

I’ll love you forever. I’ll follow you anywhere. I’ll spend my life trying to make you happy. All I need is you. Only you.

[Jenny - TotallybookedBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ✯

‘Love was scary enough. Loving a military man was something else entirely.’

We bloody loved this book and Like Jordan, apart from Top Gun (oh and don’t mention that around Noah!!) we don’t think we’ve had much experience with F16 fighter pilots in romances and boy, are we glad we rectified that because holy hell, this book had some insane sexual tension – even our Kindles needed a ciggy and a lie down more than a few times!

‘I didn’t want a caveman, but I wanted a man who knew who he was, and wasn’t afraid to be it.’

Fly With Me was exactly what the book doctor ordered. An entertaining page turner with a perfect balance of witty banter that had us grinning, swooniness that made us giddy, flirty fun, hot as hades men, a heroine who was ballsy, funny and relatable, an alpha hero to die for with a few heartbreaking moments brought into the mix. Each book is about a different pilot and you can bet we’ll be continuing with more of this series! So many men…so little time….but we’ll find time for these guys!

‘The guy who would bring you breakfast in bed with an orgasm on the side.'

For Noah (call sign, Burn) Miller nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of being in the cockpit of his F16 – the speed, the danger…it’s his fix, the military is his life. He’s tried the relationship thing but there aren’t many women willing to make the sacrifices Noah’s career demands. It would take a special woman to live with the strains of Noah’s job, and at 33, he feels ready to settle down but finding the right woman isn’t easy.

Wow! Let’s stop a minute to discuss Noah Miller. His dirty, sexy mouth, a body built for sin, and a romantic heart that had us falling in love and lust with him from day one…… and dear God….we could picture him walking towards us in slo-mo – flight suit undone to the waist, abs rippling, aviators slung on his face and…that V……

‘Holy hell, he had penis cleavage!’

Hmmm where were we? Oh yeah, whilst on a weekend trip for her sister’s hen do, 30 year old Jordan meets Noah and his mates, with the attraction between Noah and Jordan igniting in explosive proportions! We could feel the convincing connection between them! Jordan was a fabulous heroine. We admired her and loved how completely comfortable she was in her own skin. She loved her tits and arse. ‘I was king size – tits and ass that could put your eye out.’ She was a breath of fresh air and knew what she had to offer. She was sexy, voluptuous, funny, smart and a sweetheart. Noah knew a good thing when he saw it but could she, would she give up everything for him?

‘Each part of my body that he touched felt remade, born again to something new, something I’d never imagined. As though I gave those pieces to him, losing myself at the same time I found something I never expected.’

Told in dual POV’s we get to witness the relationship progress between Noah and Jordan which isn’t without its ups and downs as each has to give and take to make things work. Navigating their way through the stresses of separation, life, family and career. It’s not easy under the circumstances!

We loved the ages and life experience of these characters. They’d done the dating thing, had the meaningless sex and broken relationships, there was no crap about them – they knew what they wanted in life and spoke their minds – no unnecessary miscommunication between these two!

Fly with Me was sexy, fun, heart-warming and at times a little heartbreaking. It’s a book we couldn’t put down, providing us with that perfect reading escape. Our only gripe was the ending, which felt a little rushed and would have loved more ‘afters’ however we know we haven’t heard the last of these guys and look forward to catching up with them in upcoming books when we get to know the other luscious fighter pilots who we’ve no doubt will ignite our hearts as much as Noah did.

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[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC received for review

4.5 stars (I needed an epilogue)

First thing I've read by Ms. Cleeton, and I loved it. There was a serious case of insta-lust by both parties, but Jordan made Noah/Burn work for it. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there. They really have to work at their relationship with one living in Florida and the other in Oklahoma. Great romance with hot bedroom scenes. I laughed and cried. I loved his friends and can't wait to see their HEAs.

On, a side note...I just got this ARC and I'm guessing the publisher is trying to get more interest/sales, but if they wouldn't price the ebook more than the paperback....

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who would have thought that I’d find forever in a nighclub in Vegas?

An AMAZING romance!!! I loved everything about this book.

And then there was the urban legend, Chupacabra-like myth of a man who would fuck you up against a wall while he pulled your hair and then spoon you to sleep after. The guy who would bring you breakfast in bed with an orgasm on the side. The kind of guy who was so masculine that he could get you pregnant just by looking at you.
I’d spent years searching for that guy, only to come up with dud after dud. But this guy? This guy just might be the Bigfoot of the dating world, and everyone knew you did not fuck around with that kind of possibility.

Jordan Callahan has not been lucky in love. Sure she’s had some great flings, but never something that lasts. Until she goes to Vegas and meets Noah Miller. He’s everything she never thought she could find: a confident man, who knew who he was, and who wasn’t afraid to lead. But how can it ever work between them if they don’t even live in the same state? And is she strong enough to love a military man, and accept that his job will always come first?

It was like everything was divided into halves—the before and the after. And Noah was somewhere in the center, turning my world upside down.

I really liked Jordan. She was so confident in who she was, and in her sexuality. She was honest and loyal and a perfect heroine.

I had no idea what the future held, but this was the kind of girl I could see myself having a future with. The kind of girl who would greet me when I returned home from deployments with her arms and legs wrapped around me. This was the kind of girl that if you were smart, and played your cards right, you changed your life for.

Noah Miller is a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force. He loves nothing more than flying. Never before has he met a woman who has the possibility to mean more than flying. Until he meets sexy Jordan. But he knows that there aren’t many women who could put up with the life of loving a military man, the constant neglect and fear. But maybe the intense chemistry they have would be able to withstand everything. Can love really be enough?

“I don’t ever want to lose you,” he whispered.
“Me, either.”
“Promise me we’ll find a way to make this work.”
“I promise.”

Noah is my kind of hero. He’s so damn sexy and self-assured, knows a good thing when he sees it, and goes after what he wants. I loved that he had no problem with PDA, he was always kissing and touching Jordan. It was wonderful and so romantic.

“I never want to stop touching you,” Noah whispered, his voice throaty and low, my legs quivering as the words cloaked me in heat. His hand skimmed up the curve of my waist. “It feels wrong to be near you and not touch you. My hands turn greedy around you. So fucking greedy. I can’t get enough. There are too many places on your body that I want to touch, kiss, lick, fuck.”

The attraction between Noah and Jordan was scorching right from the first moment they met, and the heat they generated almost burned my fingers. Damn, the sexy times were so HOT, and Noah was quite a dirty talker, which of course I adored ;-)

“What can you promise me?” I asked, needing to hear the words, knowing he’d give them to me.
He took a breath as though it pained him. “That I love you. That I’ll always love you. That I will do everything in my power to stay safe, to come home to you. That I will die loving you, whenever that is. That I will do anything I can to make this lifestyle work for us. That if it comes down to a choice I can make, I will always choose you over my career. I’ll give you a family if you want it. I’ll spend my life loving you, working to make you happy.”

I loved the romance. Both Jordan and Noah was willing to compromise, to work at their relationship, knowing that it wasn’t going to be easy, but knowing that what they had found was so rare and so precious that it was worth fighting for. I loved that there wasn’t any unnecessary drama, just real life hurdles, and both of them was mature enough to realise what was important. Their romance was sweet and hot and just perfectly written.

“Don’t fuck it up with her. She’s the kind of girl you work your ass off to keep. You’re not going to find another one like her. Take it from me, nothing sucks more than watching the girl you want be just out of your grasp.”

And then there was Noah’s best friend Easy, who is so beautiful and such a manwhore. At first I didn’t know what to think of him, he seemed so superficial, but eventually we find out why he’s that way. I can’t imagine anything worse than falling in love with someone who was married to one of your friends. The pain he feels, was heartbreaking. I really hope that there will be a HEA for him someday.

The author did a great job at portraying the U.S. Air Force life, how it impacts the pilots and their families. I really can’t wait to continue with this series.

This was a fantastic book that I loved from the first page until the last. The writing was superb, with so many emotions and the romance just perfect. This was my first book by this author, and it definitely won’t be my last. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

[Cora Tea Party Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 Words: Attraction, family, friendship, love, loss.

This book had my laughing out loud and it broke my heart.

Everything about this book is pretty awesome, but that ending? Damn. It brought tears to my eyes.

And I can't stop thinking about it.

Chanel Cleeton is something special in the world of New Adult fiction. She makes everything her own and brings characters to life. And I loved the characters in Fly With Me, they all click so well, have amazing chemistry.

Jordan is not your typical main character. She's not shy or bookish or an outdoorsy girl. She's sexy and smart and girly and she owns it. She'd rather lounge by the pool in a killer bikini than go for a hike. She's not the type of character I usually click with, but she is so fantastically written that I couldn't get enough, and I'm a little bit sad that she's not the focus of book two, because I'd like to read more about her.

To start with, Noah is a bit of a dick. And that cocky facade doesn't really disappear. It just becomes more understandable. And that attitude? It's all part of his appeal. He is 100% alpha male, the one in charge, and Jordan challenges him every step of the way.

I loved this story, and how the characters changed. It's fast paced and passionate, and even the characters are a little cynical at first. This is a whirlwind of a story, that will make you swoon.

I received a copy of this for free via the author for review purposes.

[Anna's Herding Cats · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.

Wow. Just...wow. Yall, Cleeton left me smiling, with tears in my eyes, and desperately needing book two of the Wild Aces series. Fly With Me blew me away. What a stunningly wonderful mix of humor, love, lust, heartbreak, and dreamy romance. *serious reader-girl sigh*

The quick of it is that sometimes the Fates they do conspire a girl meets her the man of her dreams while wearing a bobbing pink penis headband and rocking out to music at a Vegas night club. Yeah. Not the most glamorous of moments but one that sparked off an instant connection and a whirlwind romance between Noah and Jordan. Two very different people with a connection that refused to be ignored despite everything standing in their way...including an entire country.

Jordan and Noah were amazing! Jordan's so not my kind of girl but I absolutely loved her. She's over the top in looks and personality and a spot high maintenance but the girl has heart and sass and a little bit of a wicked gleam in her eye and I was a goner. And Noah? Cocky fighter pilot with swagger! Good lord! Yeah he dripped sex appeal. But he's also just an amazing guy who is passionate about his job, cares about his friends, was sweet (even if not in the traditional way) and sexy to boot.

I loved them together. They were...they were perfect together. All their differences fit perfectly and they just had that glowing chemistry together. Like when you see people out together and you can just see that connection and fire between them? Gah. It was good. Sexy and sweet. Funny and moving. It's crazy hot and, whew boy, yeah these two will make you squirm!

Yall know I'm all over military romances and totally devour them. And this time it's...the Air Force. You seriously NEVER see that. It's always about the SEALs and Marines. And, now, I fucking love me a Marine, but it was really fascinating to see another branch of the military. The lingo, the danger, the bond the men had together. There was also a lot of humor early on in their relationship about Navy vs Air Force and it so had me laughing.

Cleeton did an amazing job with it too. It felt like you were RIGHT there with them. Seeing the day to day. The cocky attraction of the fighter pilots that felt pretty spot on based on those I've met lol and the dangers they go through. The excitement and love of the job. The struggles in relationships and how freaking HARD it can be to love a man (or woman) in uniform. It wasn't entirely prettied up and they did struggle and it hurt to read it but damn it was some emotional stuff and just took me down. I was a bawling mess for a while and was totally rocking some puffy eyes the day after I finished this one. lol

All in all, I'm seriously impressed with Cleeton. Fly With Me was my first of her books and when I was about halfway through I had a thought pass through my mind...this is what it feels like to find a new favorite author. I was reading and had that click. That moment where you realize you've just slid into a new world and are so comfortable with it and the people who live there. Cleeton's words were like that. It was just like sliding into an old favorite and feeling like you were home within those words. A pretty amazing feeling and one that doesn't happen too often for me. I'm so glad book two is coming out in just a couple months.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is Fly with Me by Chanel Cleeton an invitation to join the Mile High Club? No, but it IS a fabulously hot, and deliciously humorous look at finding love and the struggles that it can sometimes encounter. Get ready for take-off into the world of loving a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot as Jordan Callahan and Noah Miller hit sizzling chemistry highs and insecurity lows in their hot and heavy love affair.

They met in Vegas, Jordan was wearing pink penises on her head for her sister’s Bachelorette party and Noah didn’t even care, all he saw was a beautiful woman with curves and something! You know what they say about when you’re in Vegas, yep, they did, often, but it didn’t stay in Vegas. Even their denials were fruitless; the man married to his jet and the woman with the thriving clothing boutique were falling, hard and fast, in love. But can they maintain their relationship long distance when Noah could be called to another assignment at any time and Jordan is grounded in her career? Every relationship has risks, but can Jordan risk her heart when every time Noah goes up, could be his last?

Told from both Noah and Jordan’s points of view, get ready to laugh out loud as Jordan becomes a one woman sideshow of her own! Prepare to flip the switch when Noah’s thoughts show the vulnerability of a man not used to caring so much about one woman. Who knew a man who lived life on the edge could be so terrified of one emotion and the woman who pressed his every button, full throttle?

Chanel Cleeton has a vibrant sense of style, engaging, charming and scorching hot with a huge helping of light-hearted chuckles and even a heart-wrenching moment or two. With wonderful characters who play off each other so well, this is a must read for romance lovers and men-in-uniform lovers, as well! Did I mention the sexual chemistry sizzled? Maybe that’s why Noah’s call sign was Burn.

I received an ARC edition from the Berkley Group in exchange for my honest review.

Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: May 3, 2016
ISBN: 9781101986967
Genre: Contemporary Military Romance
Print Length: 320 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slick's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

I went into this book a bit worried as my husband is a pilot and I have found books with pilot heroes to either be spot on or way off the mark and as Chanel Cleeton was a new to be author I was worried. Needless to say my worry wasn't warranted, Ms. Cleeton offered up an excellent look at life, love, what it is like to be involved with a pilot and loving a military man. She did it with grace, dignity and understanding of what it takes to support someone with a career that is not 9 to 5 (one who will miss holidays, weekends, special occasions and your child's milestones) and still be the safe place for them to land when they finally come home. I loved every minute of this book, even those that brought tears to my eyes, because Fly With Me was real and believable and so amazingly wonderful.

From the minute these two meet the attraction is palatable and the connection immediate; yes it was lust and alcohol, but with each minute, hour and day it was evident there was more between them and neither Jordan nor Noah expected the wild ride their time in Vegas would take them on.

I loved these two together from the start. Jordan was sassy, smart and didn't let Noah's profession impress her. She challenged him and he was forced to accept or lose her which spoke to how much he felt from the start. Noah was a really great hero; dedicated to the military and his team, but realizing how much having someone special in his life made his life better. It wasn't easy; Jordan faced a huge learning curve having never been exposed to anyone in military life before or a pilot's world, but Noah patiently explained things as did his commanding officer's wife. With Noah stationed in Oklahoma and Jordan living in Florida, they had obstacles from the start and over time those became greater, but I appreciated that they worked through them the best they could, that they gave each other time when it was warranted so they could begin to understand that what they had was special.

There were several secondary characters in this book and most of them added so much fun and color to the story. While this book mainly focused on the growing relationship between this couple, there were a few other pieces that were important and tore at my heart. It was a very well rounded, beautifully written story.

Fly With Me was everything I want in a romance and more; lovable characters, entertaining story, a gambit of emotions, and the kind of ending everyone hopes to have in their life.


Review copy provided for an honest review.

[Carlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
ARC provided by Berkley Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Fly With Me is the first novel in Chanel Cleeton's newest series about a group of fighter pilots, Wild Aces. Noah, call sign Burn, is ruggedly handsome, cocky, an amazing fighter pilot, and not much of a relationship guy. It's not by choice, just not many can get on board with his love of his F-16 or his constant moving and deployments, for example, he's in Vegas for a week watching his buddies bag randoms on the strip. Jordan is single, a businesswoman, full of attitude, and far too old for the penis crown she is wearing for her sister's bachelorette. She's had one night stands, nothing against them, but she's been thinking about what her future could start to look like if she doesn't find a partner soon. When the two meet on the dance floor the sexual chemistry between them is hot and maybe a weekend fling is all they need, until they find they can't leave the chemistry behind in Vegas. Long distance isn't easy though and the worries that come with dating a fighter pilot just might be too much for Jordan.

Fortysomething million dollars of alloy, fuel, and lube that could fuck you over at any given time and felt so good when you were inside her that she always kept you coming back for more.

Holy hot book! I was super excited when I found out about Chanel Cleeton's new series and I was not a bit disappointed, in fact I stayed up until midnight finishing it after starting it one afternoon. Noah and Jordan are my favorite type of characters, they're independent and successful on their own, but together they're even better. Just in their short fling in Vegas we saw them play a hilarious game of cat and mouse, it was more than get some and done. I loved Jordan as the heroine, she couldn't have been written any better. She was self-reliant and was immediately likable, her attitude on par with mine. Noah, though cocky, is totally in my book-boyfriend list. The amount of growth he had through out the book was really astounding, especially as he began to really look at his career and what he wanted for himself outside of it. Both had so much depth to them, I could easily read an entire series just about them, and as their relationship heated up I loved reading about them overcoming various issues in order to succeed. They weren't all about the sex, though those parts were certainly yummy, but their relationship also had communication and was an excellent example of how a relationship can progress quickly when distance is involved.

It felt as though we were playing sexual chess, each of us making a move that took us closer to getting naked.

My Chupacabra dating theory when out the window. Everything went out the window. Hopefully, my clothes would follow. I was going to make this happen or die trying.

There's another aspect to this novel that made it that much better for me, the amount of detail given to the other Wild Aces made the entire book come to life. This wasn't just two characters and their meeting, the readers see their interactions with friends and family, their jobs, and can feel the emotions they are going through. I expected the humor and the sizzling chemistry, I didn't expect the tears in my eyes, the ache in my chest, or the amount of fear I would experience alongside Jordan. Chanel Cleeton didn't just write a story about a woman and a fighter pilot, she wrote from the eyes of those two characters, as they faced relationship unknowns, high tension situations, good times with friends, and the dangerous reality that comes with dating someone in the U.S. Air Force. Everything felt realistic and the conflicts made the book all the more addictive for me.

He didn't fit into any box I'd come up with, and now I was coloring outside the lines, imagining all the possibilities of where this could go if I threw caution to the wind.

Fly With Me is an incredibly well-written and emotional book and I am already counting down to the next in the series. I was so engaged in the hilarious push and pull between Jordan and Noah and though I cried a bit, I loved the emotions Chanel Cleeton was able to make me feel. If you're looking for a read with dialogue that'll have you laughing, scorching hot romance, and some hot men in uniforms, this is for you. I cannot wait to know more about the men of Wild Aces, especially Easy!

Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.

[Wendy Darling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well crap, that was good. I wasn't sure this was going to be my thing, but I took a chance because I really liked Chanel Cleeton's DC series. This turned out to be a really terrific contemporary romance, one that starts out as a sexy vacation fantasy but ends up being a lot more.

Super excited about the rest of the series, too! But I can't believe we have to wait until January 2017 for Easy's book, considering the way this one ended.

Review to come.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not sure what I was expecting, but wow did I get a heck of a book.

When you try out a new author, it is a bit of a gamble, will I like the writing? The story? Will I be able to engage with the characters; the writing style; the story itself?

Yes. YES. YES!!!

You like Noah and Jordan from the very beginning, and you can feel their connection. Their attraction is electric and it jumps off the page. The scene in the nightclub is wonderful, you feel that connection between them and it is written so well, you feel like you were there for the beginning of their love story.

It is not a shock when neither of them want what they have to end when they leave Vegas. And, the author leaves enough breadcrumbs in the way they are behaving that you see this coming. Jordan doesn't want this to be a one-night stand, she wants Noah to make some effort. And he does, enough that Jordan and the reader are convinced that there is something between them that is a lot more than just a weekend Vegas fling.

But Vegas was easy.

Then things get real, they get tough, they become work, and disappointment, and heartbreak, and struggle. The characters have to really work for their story to continue, but you never doubt for a second it is what they each want. Real life intrudes...the one where she owns a store in Florida and he is a fighter pilot in Oklahoma...for now. As he makes clear, his life is not his own, and that any sacrifices that are made for the relationship have to be made by her, out of necessity, because he does not have the say to make changes in his.

I didn't know that this story actually mirrors Cleeton's actual life until after I finished and read her bio on Amazon, but I did have the impression throughout the story that she knew what she was talking about, that the struggles felt authentic.

I loved that the drama in their relationship really didn't come from them...Noah means it when he tells Jordan that he is not going anywhere.

The way he finally tells Jordan that he loves her was so perfect, so wonderful and felt so real.

For me, what draws you in is the way this story is told in a series of little moments, flowers, the mustache, phone calls, spontaneous emotional confessions, missed events and visits...some of them are bigger than the others, but in the grand scheme of things, none of them life-altering. it is the way they are strung together that allows these series of small, human moments to string together to create a very big love story. This just felt real. It felt like the life lived by people I know.

This is a re-read...for the story and the emotion. In fact, I have already re-read it.

[Christie«SHBBblogger» · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Fly With Me
Series:Wild Aces #1
Author: Chanel Cleeton
Release date: May 3, 2016
Cliffhanger: No
HEAYes



Fly with Me was my first Chanel Cleeton book and what a surprise it was. I heard so many good things about her writing, but you never really know if you're going to connect with a particular author's style or voice. I can happily report that she's found herself a new follower. As exciting as this book was, the potential that was built with the supporting characters for future books has me impatient for more. I think these hot fighter pilots may be my new kryptonite.

Jordan is in Vegas for her sister's bachelorette party. She's high class, high maintenance, and ready to break her dry spell with men with the scorching hot pilot she encounters at Tao. They have an immediate lust at first sight connection that quickly burned hotter than an inferno.



I really enjoyed seeing these two experienced and somewhat cynical people get hit with a dizzying punch of emotions that they couldn't suppress.

The feeling inside me, like a slow burn I couldn't extinguish, was simply beyond my control. I was thirty years old, I'd been around the block enough times I basically had my own corner with a lemonade stand, and he made me feel fifteen again.

As cool as they tried to play it with each other, there was no stopping the wildfire that lit whenever they were near each other. I enjoyed seeing them play their games of cat and mouse with each other.

I liked a challenge, and there was nothing better than taking a guy who thought he was hot shit down a peg or two. And then reaping the rewards later.



Probably my favorite thing about this book was the heroine. You're not going to hear me say that very often because I tend to get frustrated with their behavior or mentality more often than not. This woman was exceptionally well written, with a personality that I immediately clicked with. While some women would feel intimidated by this sexy pilot, she was anything but. She was confident in her sexuality, and she wasn't afraid to put Noah in his place. Jordan won me over at hello, and I only fell harder the more pages I flipped.

Noah is a man that sacrifices the possibility of a family or deep relationship for the sake of serving his country through his true passion. Flying. He's doesn't hurt for female companionship, but finding someone to share his triumphs and burdens is something that he's unable to have. He's shipped out more than he's home, and living a dangerous existence. But lately he's left feeling lonely and unsatisfied with his life. His short weekend with Jordan only made him desperate for more. They must both break through their fears of the future in order to build something lasting.

This was skydiving, free fall, jumping off the cliff with no idea if there were rocks below or how deep the water was. And whatever questions I might have had, the fear that I'd go splat when I reached the bottom, were carried away with the wind.

What I especially loved was not only did Fly with Me exceed my expectations in the humor and heart-fluttering passion, but there was an emotional level I wasn't planning on. The conflicts that arose from Noah's career, and the commitment that is required from military pilots' loved ones felt very naturalistic and necessary to address.

For me, this book was engrossing to the point of addiction. I found it almost impossible to put down once I'd started. Jordan and Noah are about a 10 on the Richter scale of earth shattering. Hot. Molten hot, people. Finishing only gave me that giddy feeling you get when you know you have a new author to explore and a new series to follow. If you're on the fence about this one, jump on over because you won't be disappointed.

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[Yomi M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the beginning and the middle but not so much the ending. I thought that the ending was far too rushed and that a few things were left unknown. I would have liked to know how their families reacted to what happened at the end but I felt like I was left without an ending. I can't wait to read the next book though, I read the excerpt at the end of the book and I loved it!

[Dominika · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Mandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Chanel Cleeton's previous political series, so when I heard she was doing a new series about fighter pilots, I got excited! Top Gun, y'all!! Except as we learn from our hero, it's not Top Gun. These guys are in the Army, Top Gun was the Navy. Whatever! (There are a lot of cute top gun references in this book though).

U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Noah Miller is kind of getting tired of the dating scene. Living in Oklahoma City, but currently on a job in Vegas, he knows he can use his fighter pilot status to get laid, but it gets old after a while. At a bar with his Wild Aces buddies, (his fellow fighter pilots) after a long day of work, his best friend Easy (that's his call name. Noah's call name is Burn), really wants to get in on the bachelorette action he sees on the dance floor. Being a good friend and wingman, Noah grudgingly agrees to walk over with him, and then he spots the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.

Jordan Callahan lives in Florida and owns her own clothing boutique. She is in Vegas for her sister's bachelorette party and is wondering if she is too old to be wearing a tiara with penises on it. And then walks over a very sexy guy. They share a hot dance. They go somewhere more private to have a drink. Jordan has never been more turned on in her life....but she decides to play hard to get and goes home by herself that night.

The next day when Noah tracks Jordan down by the pool, he isn't going to let her get away so easily...which is fine by Jordan. They start an intense love affair, but with Jordan having to go back home to Florida, and Noah home to Oklahoma City, they have to figure out if what was started in Vegas is genuine enough for a long distance relationship.

This book surprised me in how erotic it is. Not only is there hot sex, but it's frequent hot sex. I'm not complaining. I really enjoyed both Noah and Jordan. They are both at a point in their lives where the dating scene is getting old for them, yet jumping into a committed relationship makes them pause for a minute. They fall in love pretty fast in this book, which actually worked for me. The author writes such good chemistry between them that their declaration of love early on didn't phase me as it usually does.

We learn a lot of details about being a fighter pilot, you could tell the author did her research. Jordan knows nothing about the Air Force, and her genuine interest in it makes Noah happy.

"What's that?"

"Major rank."

I trailed my hand down to his chest, tracing the stitching on the patch with his name, Noah Miller, and his call sign, Burn. I moved over to his shoulder, to the patch with the lettering that said "Aces Wild" and had a picture of an F-16 on it.

"And this one?"

"Squadron patch. Our squadron is the Wild Aces."

I touched the patch on his other shoulder, reading the words there."

"This one?"

"It says that I graduated from weapons school." He grinned. "And yes, as much as it pains me to admit it, it is kind of like the Air Force's version of Top Gun."

My gleamed. "So you're kind of a badass."

His hand reached out, skimming under the hem of the T-shirt, palming my ass, squeezing, molding me against his cock.

Noah apparently likes to be called a badass *wink*

So it's all happiness and orgasms until they have to go home and have several states between them. Flying in for a weekend here and there for a hot make-out session is fun, but then they realize they want more of a committed relationship. There is also the fact that Noah's job is not only demanding but unpredictable. He can be called away on a mission on the drop of a dime. He just can't call out sick and go visit Jordan. It puts a lot of pressure on Jordan to be the one to drop her life and meet his needs. Jordan doesn't love this and a time or two she acts out, but it made it seem realistic to me.

There is heartbreak in this one too - and the author does a nice job with it.

I liked this one and I really like getting to know the other fighter pilots. Eric aka Thor's book is next and I'm ready for it.

Grade: B

[Ivy Deluca · Rating 4 out of 5]

The lowdown: When a book starts off with the heroine meeting the hero while wearing a penis headband, you expect a certain amount of humor. It certainly hasa good amount of humor, but there’s so much more to this contemporary romance than the usual hijinks.

Jordan Callahan is hanging out in Tao on the Vegas strip with her baby sister, who is getting married, hence the penis headband. Now, Jordan’s a whole lot of woman, and when she looks up, she sees a whole lotta man in Noah Miller, USAF fighter pilot. Now, seeing a gorgeous take charge sexy man who is also into you is kind of like spotting Bigfoot, or in this case….you can fill in the blank. Yep, romance happens.

My first Cleeton book: I was very impressed with Ms. Cleeton’s writing and this will not be my last. There was a good blend of humor, sexiness, legit relationship-based angst, all blended in a very realistic romance. I’ve seen military romances where the military is more of a backdrop, simply a spice to a fantasy of the cut, athletic hunk. Ms. Cleeton did her homework and Noah’s life and passion for flying is a huge part of the story. I truly enjoyed the way she handled the obstacles and concerns of being involved with someone whose life is in danger every time they go to work. The sacrifices needed to be in a military marriage is depicted in a realistic manner and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn’t just a fluffy romance, but one with some serious meat on those bones.

Great leads: Jordan has a life and business (she owns a boutique with her best friend) outside of her relationship with Noah, giving a foundation to her character and making the sacrifices she’d have to make real and relatable. While it starts off funny then turns more serious, it’s Jordan’s inner voice that brings some needed levity at certain points in the story.

Noah is delightfully focused on Jordan, protective and torn, wanting to be with her, yet understanding what he’s asking her to give up to be with him. This is the type of read that’s perfect for those of us who are more into character driven romances, rather than big plot points. Both of them are drawn well and I really enjoyed that this was all about their relationship without the external obstacles such as other men or women. There’s enough genuine angst that this kind of drama wasn’t necessary and Ms. Cleeton was smart to keep it to them and setting up this ‘verse.

That said: When it is so character driven, there was a bit of predictability. The secondary characters are clearly getting their own stories and once you got to know them, especially Easy (Noah’s best friend and roommate) and his personal pain, it was easy to guess what was going to happen later in the story. The ending is sweet and wraps up Noah and Jordan’s story while teasing the reader for the next stories in the series, just the way I like it.


I really enjoyed this introduction to the Wild Aces and I definitely recommend for those looking for a more realistic, character-driven military romance. Thor’s story is next and I already know Easy is going to break my heart. I can’t wait.

**ARC provided by the author via netgalley for review**

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