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Gone Too Far (Troubleshooters #6)

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In her sizzling, award-winning novels of suspense, bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann delves into the adrenaline-rushed world of counter terrorism–and taps into the real passions of its brave men and women. Now in her widely anticipated hardcover debut, she spins a story of action, intrigue, and romance, as a U.S. Navy SEAL and an FBI agent race to unravel a mystery–whil...more In her sizzling, award-winning novels of suspense, bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann delves into the adrenaline-rushed world of counter terrorism–and taps into the real passions of its brave men and women. Now in her widely anticipated hardcover debut, she spins a story of action, intrigue, and romance, as a U.S. Navy SEAL and an FBI agent race to unravel a mystery–while confronting their own unresolved feelings for each other. . . .

In his career as one of America’s elite warriors, Lt. Sam Starrett can do no wrong. In his private life, Sam–the king of one night stands–has done little right. Now, he’s waiting for a divorce and determined to stay active in his young daughter’s life. But when Sam shows up at the door of his ex-wife’s home in Sarasota, Florida, he makes a grisly discovery. His daughter is gone and the body of a woman lies brutally murdered on the floor.

FBI agent Alyssa Locke’s relationship with Sam has been overwhelmingly intense and nearly catastrophic, yet it refuses to end. The last time she saw Sam was six months earlier, when they worked together to stop terrorists from assassinating the U.S. President. Much to her dismay, Alyssa is assigned to lead the murder investigation and once again the two are face to face. When explosive information surfaces linking Sam to the still unsolved assassination plot, the stakes are raised. With her reputation hanging in the balance, and her loyalties in question, Alyssa is faced with an impossible dilemma:arrest a man she believes to be innocent, or risk her career.

While Alyssa tries to fight their intense attraction, Sam is determined to heat things up between them once again. And the complex case pushes them both to the wrong side of the law–and on the run to discover the truth. As more agents step into the chase, and with Sam’s daughter still unaccounted for, neither Alyssa nor Sam can predict just how deadly hot this situation is about to become. . . .

A thrilling novel that ranges back into the days of World War II, into friendships, families, liaisons, betrayals, and the code of honor that binds the U.S. Navy SEALs, Gone Too Far is an electrifying experience in suspense–and a brilliant tale of lives lived on the edge.(less)

Mass Market Paperback, 560 pages

Published March 2nd 2004 by Ballantine Books (first published 2003)

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Jun 15, 2009 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of series; fans of alpha military heroes

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5+ stars – Romantic Suspense

At long last, Gone Too Far gives a fantastic close (and new beginning) to the Sam and Alyssa on-again/off-again romance that’s been an important continuing storyline in the previous books in the series. Sam is by far my favorite ‘Troubleshooter’ Navy SEAL hero and Sam and Alyssa are my favorite couple, and I have been anxiously awaiting their story and desperately hoping for them to finally get an HEA. And I’m thrilled to say that I was very happy with the way things...more 5+ stars – Romantic Suspense

At long last, Gone Too Far gives a fantastic close (and new beginning) to the Sam and Alyssa on-again/off-again romance that’s been an important continuing storyline in the previous books in the series. Sam is by far my favorite ‘Troubleshooter’ Navy SEAL hero and Sam and Alyssa are my favorite couple, and I have been anxiously awaiting their story and desperately hoping for them to finally get an HEA. And I’m thrilled to say that I was very happy with the way things turned out for the previously unlucky lovers!

I loved Sam’s background story. The childhood/Texas flashbacks involving his cousin Noah and Uncle Walt were touching and gave a deep insight into Sam’s character. The WWII interracial romance between Sam’s Uncle Walt and aunt Dot was another sweet addition to the story.

The Max and Gina storyline heats up in this one, and it makes me really anxious for book 9 to see if they can finally get past their painful past and age difference and find their HEA. Gay FBI Agent Jules is Alyssa’s trusted confidant and partner and his character continues to provide support and relationship advice to both Alyssa and Max, while dosing out some much needed humor. He’s one of the best characters in the series, and it’s easy to see why so many people love Jules. I hope to see much more of him in future books.

Sam’s ex-wife Mary Lou redeems herself in this book, and I was glad to see her shed her prejudices and find a HEA with sweet, gentle Ibraham. I really admire the way Brockmann subtly addresses social issues in the series, like racism, sexism, homophobia, and post-9/11 racial profiling. She depicts interesting, multifaceted characters without falling into the trap of stereotyping, which is admirable for a military romance series that focuses largely on the fight against terrorism.

Tom and Kelly also have a big part in this story, and finally get married. They have several sweet, tender moments, but they also face some rather difficult challenges. Tom’s tribulations provide the basis for the series’ transition from SEAL Team Sixteen to Troubleshooters, Inc., and I’m excited to see where the series goes from here.

Gone Too Far is another action-packed, suspenseful, sexy read in the thrilling Troubleshooters series and a great wrap-up to the Sam and Alyssa saga. I hope to see more of the sexy couple in future books because I’m not ready to say good-bye to my beloved Sam just yet. Big 5 stars!(less)

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Mar 31, 2009 Pat Cromwell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Okay so I am re-reading this book and this time I am actually enjoying it. I've struggled with Gone Too Far so many times -- usually didn't make it pass the 2nd or 3rd chapter -- and I would toss it aside for something else but on every IR group I belong to the famous Sam and Alyssa are always touted as the best IR couple ever so I always go back to this book to try to get a glimpse into WHY they are so love. This time, I made it pass chapter 3 and man do I get it. Not the Sam and Alyssa are the...more Okay so I am re-reading this book and this time I am actually enjoying it. I've struggled with Gone Too Far so many times -- usually didn't make it pass the 2nd or 3rd chapter -- and I would toss it aside for something else but on every IR group I belong to the famous Sam and Alyssa are always touted as the best IR couple ever so I always go back to this book to try to get a glimpse into WHY they are so love. This time, I made it pass chapter 3 and man do I get it. Not the Sam and Alyssa are the greatest but finally AT LAST why this book and Ms. Brockmann are so damn good!

The single most satisfying thing I love most about this book is the way Suzanne wrote the character of Alyssa. Alyssa is a strong, positive, character. There are none of those ridiculous stereotypes that some writers (black & white) fix to black heroines. It was refreshing. Race was an issue but it was not in your face every other page which was extremely refreshing, but at the same time it was not glossed over. Wonderful delivery thru-out the book. I applaud Ms. Brockmann for the way she wrote it. And I applaud Ms. Brockmann for the way she mingles so many characters and her ability to let each and everyone of them shine thru-out the book.

I must admit Sam and Alyssa are adorable but there are so many other characters that have stolen the book for me, specifically Max and (ta da) Jules. I'm on page 339 and have about a fourth of the book to go. As with all good books I read, I'm beginning to experience that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach because I am so close to the end. In other words, I am going to hate reading that last page because a story -- or in this case -- a multitude of stories is coming to a close. The good news is, there are like 11 or 12 other books in the series so I will be able to 'troubleshoot' for a while. I have Force of Nature (Jule's story) next on my list because I love Jules and I am definitely seeking out Max & Gina's story (Breaking Point).

So far the best line in this book is not anything Sam/Ringo/Roger has said -- although my boy has a lot -- but when Jules 'Got to Love this Guy' Cassidy says to Max "Ah sweetie, you're going to hate this..." I about lost it. I was like, did he really say that to Max. To MAX!!!! Yeah that takes place on page 338. Had to stop reading and do a shout out for this book then and there.

She i.e. Suzanne Brockmann has a new fan and I, At Last am truly a member of the Elite Sam & Alyssa Fan Club.

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Dec 15, 2008 ♡KarLynP♡ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2008, genre-contemporary, genre-suspense, top-100-favorites, steam-warm

A wonderful conclusion to the 'Sam and Alyssa' storyline. Their story really begins in book 2, and heats up fast. I would recommend reading the earlier books first, but there is enough backstory provided to make this a stand alone read. The secondary storylines were also very interesting. We have Max and Gina, who later get their own book (in 8 I think). The WWII story didn't dominate as in previous books, which I really appreciated. I don't always care for the WWII storyline, but this one was i...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Delaney Diamond rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance, interracial-romance, mystery-thriller, romantic-suspense

I really enjoyed this book. It started a bit slow, but once it took off, it TOOK OFF! It pushed all my buttons as far as thrillers go. Lots of action, interesting characters, and a story that unwound at just the right pace to keep me interested.

The cast of characters is multi-racial, and the main characters are Sam (white) and Alyssa (biracial black and white). I enjoyed reading the thriller portions as much as I did getting to know the characters and reading about their love lives. There were...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Tracy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: interracial-romance-erotica, dynamic-duos, 2010, military-mercenary-bodyguard-espion, audiobooks, ebook-library, reviewed-2009

As I read the last words of this book, my first thought was Gone Too Far was everything I wanted and so much more: love, action, honesty, suspense, nostalgia and (let’s be honest here) some of the most sexy men imaginable.

Sam and Alyssa are officially being added to my “Dynamic Duo” bookshelf. They started of as quite possibly the most unlikely couple. However, over the course of five books, you follow this couple through some frustrating, tear-jerking and heart pounding moments as they battle...more As I read the last words of this book, my first thought was Gone Too Far was everything I wanted and so much more: love, action, honesty, suspense, nostalgia and (let’s be honest here) some of the most sexy men imaginable.

Sam and Alyssa are officially being added to my “Dynamic Duo” bookshelf. They started of as quite possibly the most unlikely couple. However, over the course of five books, you follow this couple through some frustrating, tear-jerking and heart pounding moments as they battle their feelings of love and duty, while combating assassination plots, terrorist bombings and kidnappings.

I anxiously awaited this story, having fallen in love with Sam and Alyssa from the start. What I loved most about their relationship was its honesty. All too often new couples proclaim their undying love so early in the story that you are left wondering if you somehow zoned out on a few chapters. In addition to the sheer chemistry that they shared, the complexity of the relationship and the development of their individual identities and relationship with one another over a course of years just made their love seem more credible. In particular, Gone Too Far, really gave you insight into Sam’s childhood and family history. Relative to the other Team Sixteen SEALS featured in the other five books, I thought you really got to know Sam so much better than past characters. As for Alyssa, a few additional family stories are revealed, but I didn’t feel like I learned that much about her in this story. But for having read the previous books, I fear that I might not have liked her as much.

I’d be remiss in this review if I didn’t say that I also loved Sam and Alyssa’s story because they are an interracial couple. Our world is filled with people of multi-ethnic backgrounds and I continue to be amazed that most romance novels do not reflect this reality in storylines. I have been pleasantly surprised by Suzanne Brockmann’s use of multi-ethnic individuals and interracial couples throughout her books. I particularly admire her in this regard because she does not throw out “the race card” (so to speak) or stereotype her characters by their race. Ethnicity is really only a topic to the extent that explains something about a characters personality/background or furthers the story.

I thought the the World War II story line with Walter and Dot was the best thus far. Also, I loved the way Gina and Max’s relationship is developing. I’m hopeful that they will become my next Dynamic Duo as we explore their relationship in future books.

With a heart-felt, long-awaited romance and unexpected twists and turns that will keep you guessing, Gone Too Far will certainly keep you on your toes, eager to read the next page and hoping the last page doesn’t come too quickly.
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Apr 22, 2010 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fbi-cia-or-policeman, hot-military-characters, suzanne-brockmann, contemporary-romance, favorites, navy-seals-included, romantic-suspense, part-of-a-series

Update: This is definitely my favorite of the Troubleshooters Series, and a Favorite of all time.
Suzanne Brockmann is again an interesting mix of suspense and romance in this continuation of the Troubleshooters Series. I have not read these books in order and I don't feel that it is necessary to understand what is going on to read them necessarily in order. I had some insight about the characters in this one from other books in the series, so I was curious to get their story. Sam Starrett and A...more

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Aug 18, 2008 Robin rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you did things the right way, and followed Brockmann's Seals series from the beginning, this was the book everyone was waiting for. Sam and Alyssa's book. If that is how you looked at it, you may have been disappointed. This book was much more than just "How Sam and Alyssa finally got their act together." Of course, it completely follows the pattern that Brockmann had set out earlier in the series.

More importantly, Brockmann knows how to draw inifinitely interesting people. They cease to be...more

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Jul 22, 2008 Readdiction rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: tearjerker, suspensemystery, starcrossed, secondchances, secondary-romance, lovetriangle, heroinpursuit, contemporary, alphahero

Intense and action-packed. Suzanne Brockmann still brilliantly breaks all of society's stereotypes from the "bimbo bar bunny" to the arab-with-a-beard-muslim terrorist. She portrays well-developed and very human characters with their share of flaws and virtues that allows a more in depth and personal story. The characters were terrifyingly, awesomely human and evoked conflicting emotions where there were no real "black and white" areas but shades and shades of gray.

Thank you, Suzanne Brockmann,...more

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Mar 18, 2011 Mitzi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: writer-suzanne-brockmann, heat-3-boiling, heat-4-sizzling, genre-romance-suspense-mystery

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it….What a great story!!! Sam/Alyssa have been in love with each other for so long and it was soooo good to see them finally get hooked-up…permanently!!! Jules (Alyssa’s FBI partner) is a doll….I just love him and the man doesn’t even sleep with women!!! …..And Max and Gina heat up the sheets only to leave us wanting to find out if/when/how they might get their hea. The saga continues and it’s a wonderful ride!!!

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Feb 04, 2009 Kath rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I think the story of Sam and Allysa is one of the more interesting pairs in this series. Over the course of this series, we've seen them through a whole host of emotions including love/hate and lust. It was absolutely heartbreaking when their potential relationship comes to a screetching hault when Sam is trapped into a marriage by MaryLou, a woman he doesn't love or even know much about. Both Sam and Allysa are heartbroken and this installment in the series picks up as Sam travels to Florida to...more I think the story of Sam and Allysa is one of the more interesting pairs in this series. Over the course of this series, we've seen them through a whole host of emotions including love/hate and lust. It was absolutely heartbreaking when their potential relationship comes to a screetching hault when Sam is trapped into a marriage by MaryLou, a woman he doesn't love or even know much about. Both Sam and Allysa are heartbroken and this installment in the series picks up as Sam travels to Florida to check on his soon to be ex-wife who isn't answering his phone calls. (about the divorce and seeing his child). A woman that appears to be MaryLous is found at her house, dead.

Sam calls his friend Jules at the FBI and Alyssa answers the call and gets involved with the case. As does Max Bhagat, whom is fighting feelings for Gina from "Over the Edge" (book 3). Max and Allysa have become sort of friends and maybe a little more because they confide in eachother about their hurts/troubled love lives.

The search begins for Sam to find his daughter and ex-wife (or are they even alive) the team is put in place. During this time, Sam and Alyssa become very close from a relationship point of view and Sam shares a horrible and troubled childhood that makes you want to cry. He does some soul searching about love, relationship, sex etc. Sam is a very complex character and previously showed himself almost exclusively as the alpha-male with a bit of heart, but his hear sure shows here. He's one of the best characters in the series (though I love Bhagat too). We do see a lot of Max Bhagat in this one and Gina begins to push/force the issue of their relationshp. You also get to see sides of Max other than that cool, calm collected negotiator.

This story also touches on some social issues which I think really adds to this story. The one thing that bothered me was that with this installment and the previous installment, it seemed that Brockmann was trying to get the reader to sympathize with MaryLou. I had much trouble because she got pregnant to trap Sam. I found the hell she went througat home to be very self-imposed and could not feel sorry for her.

I felt a strange sense of loss at the end of this book. As I have come to know and like these characters, the ending takes many of them in other directions careerwise. I am hoping that this won't be the last that we see from some of these amazing(less)

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Aug 18, 2012 Brianne rated it 5 of 5 stars

The long awaited story of Sam and Alyssa did not disappoint, in my opinion. I thought I knew a lot about these characters based on their interactions in previous books, but there is so so much more to both of them. It is eye opening to see what both went through in childhood, who their influences were, and how that has shaped them into adults. The thread about the terrorist attack begun in the previous book is a key plot element in three different areas of this book as Brockmann again juggles fo...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Contrarius rated it 3 of 5 stars

The plotting in these books always seems pretty preposterous -- but I suppose that's more or less the norm for action-adventure. In this book, I kept imagining all the arrests and lawsuits that would be going on if it were real life. Yeowza, everyone would be in jail or lose their life savings. And the moralizing throughout the series can really be heavy-handed at times. Surprisingly to me (given the genre), it's very liberal moralizing -- about things like race, gender, and sexual orientation....more

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Feb 28, 2011 Olivia rated it 1 of 5 stars

As someone who started this series on book 9 ("Breaking Point," aka Max/Gina's and Jones/Molly's book), and have read a few of the other later ones, I've been very reluctant to go back and try reading some of Brockmann's earlier books. My main issue with the whole Troubleshooters series is the lack of believable heat/connection between the "romantic" leads. Yes, there's sex, but I'm often left wondering why in the world would the characters in question want to be together? Brockmann's H/h relati...more As someone who started this series on book 9 ("Breaking Point," aka Max/Gina's and Jones/Molly's book), and have read a few of the other later ones, I've been very reluctant to go back and try reading some of Brockmann's earlier books. My main issue with the whole Troubleshooters series is the lack of believable heat/connection between the "romantic" leads. Yes, there's sex, but I'm often left wondering why in the world would the characters in question want to be together? Brockmann's H/h relationships seriously lack believable chemistry (the only exceptions in my opinion being Molly & Jones and Jules & Robin.)

Having read that the earlier books were supposed to be better than the latest installments, I figured I might as well give "Gone Too Far" a shot, particularly since it features Sam & Alyssa, one of the most prominent couples of the series. BIG MISTAKE. To summarize, here are my main issues:

1) Try as I might, I don't understand Alyssa's appeal, not only to Sam, but to Max, and to Jules as a friend. WHY??? She's cold and b*tchy and boring to boot!! I guess the only positive is that she's "unbelievably beautiful," as Brockmann points out pretty much anytime Alyssa enters the picture. Ugh. This is NOT a woman I'd ever want to be friends with, and I feel sorry for Sam for being stuck with her.

2) This book had WAY too many subplots, and delved into no less than SIX romantic relationships!! I'm the kind of person who enjoys having a couple of subplots to spice things up and speed up the pace, but six couples? Are you kidding me? Half the time I wasn't sure whose book I was reading, and the other half I was wishing it was anyone else's but Sam & Alyssa's. Their "romance" was the weakest by far.

3) For crying out loud, was there really a need to delve so much into the Max/Gina pairing? The whole "I'm too old for you" thing got annoying really quick in Max/Gina's own book. I really didn't need to read pages and pages of the same stuff in this one. Not to mention that, yes, Max is way too old for Gina!!! In this story, she's only 23 (and he's 43). Gross. After Sam & Alyssa, these two are my least favorite couple.

On the plus side, I really enjoyed reading Tom & Kelly's side story, as well as about Mary Lou's adventures and budding relationship. I also got a kick out of meeting Ric Alvarado, who plays a big part in a later book. Sam's backstory was interesting and made me like him a lot more as a character, although I still find him annoying in later books. The WWII storyline was touching, as well.

Overall, I'd recommend this book to followers of the series who are interested in seeing how the story progresses, particularly because there are some developments here that affect the careers of many of the main characters. Fans of Tom and Kelly also shouldn't miss it. Other than that, I'd say definitely don't waste your money on this one. Get it from the library and be prepared to grit your teeth in frustration/boredom for large chunks of it.

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Oct 06, 2010 TheFountainPenDiva rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-interracial-romance

It seems that those who've given 'Gone Too Far' less than the stellar reviews that it truly deserves simply don't get it. It's like they like things wrapped up in one nice and neat package, and unfortunately for these readers, Gone Too Far is not the easy beach read that many expected. It's an emotional rollercoaster ride into the minds and hearts of two people with a lot of preconceived notions and personal baggage.

In many romances, the alpha male and the beta female stay in their tidy little...more It seems that those who've given 'Gone Too Far' less than the stellar reviews that it truly deserves simply don't get it. It's like they like things wrapped up in one nice and neat package, and unfortunately for these readers, Gone Too Far is not the easy beach read that many expected. It's an emotional rollercoaster ride into the minds and hearts of two people with a lot of preconceived notions and personal baggage.

In many romances, the alpha male and the beta female stay in their tidy little box and never experience any emotional growth whatsoever. That formula has long since outlived its usefulness and personally, I've way outgrown such trite plots and characterizations. I say, challenge me and make me feel something different.

Thankfully, Ms. Brockmann has written a gritty and wonderfully realistic romantic-suspense novel with two of the most multi-dimensional characters ever to grace the pages of any book.

Sam Starett is both maddening and wonderful. He's got a true heart of gold in his rough and tumble exterior. Sometimes you want to kiss him and other times, you want to kick him. And knowing a little more of his backstory (from The Defiant Hero) makes him even more sympathetic.

What can I say about my girl Alyssa Locke? Ms. Brockmann wrote a character I fully identify with, being a black woman in a predominantly male field. I totally understand how Alyssa feels--that she has to be better, smarter and tougher than the guys in order to be seen as competent. Sam and Alyssa's sparring matches are one of the major highlights of this book. Oh yes, they're going to get together, but it's not going to be easy--but it will be worth it.

Sam and Alyssa have got to be one of the best (as well as one of the sexiest)in romantic fiction. I consider them like 'old friends' and can't wait to see if they appear in more adventures.

A small yet cynical part of me thinks that those who didn't like 'Gone Too Far' haven't quite left the dark ages when it comes to a book that deals honestly and refreshingly with interracial relationships. In this day and age, we're supposed to be a lot more enlightened--and I've always believed love to be colourblind. I'm glad to see that Suzanne Brockmann feels the same way.

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Dec 21, 2009 BarkLessWagMore rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

In all honesty I was not looking forward to this book as I'd tired of the Sam/Alyssa romantic mess in a previous "Team Sixteen" book and had all intentions of skipping it. Sam Starrett, in my book, had morphed from a sexy hero type into a Class A jerk, a bad boyfriend, a terrible husband, a lousy father and an all around sad sack. Fortunately (as it turns out) my local book reading friends chose this as a reading selection and I forced myself to begin what I assumed would be an irritating read.

G...more In all honesty I was not looking forward to this book as I'd tired of the Sam/Alyssa romantic mess in a previous "Team Sixteen" book and had all intentions of skipping it. Sam Starrett, in my book, had morphed from a sexy hero type into a Class A jerk, a bad boyfriend, a terrible husband, a lousy father and an all around sad sack. Fortunately (as it turns out) my local book reading friends chose this as a reading selection and I forced myself to begin what I assumed would be an irritating read.

Gone Too Far is a bit different in format than the previous books in the "Troubleshooter" series which were very much action/adventure romances and I've seen a few complaints that the beginning was too slow but this wasn't the case for me. It had been months since I read the last book in this series but I quickly fell back into the flow of things and was immediately hooked by the gripping characterization and the suspenseful plot line. The story opens as Sam is headed to his estranged wife Mary Lou's home to claim the signed divorce papers she promised him three weeks earlier. Sam finds the divorce papers alright but he also finds a dead body that may or may not be Mary Lou's and their young daughter Haley is missing. Sam, of course, becomes prime suspect #1.

Meanwhile Alyssa is sent to detain Sam and bring him in for questioning. I'm still not clear exactly why this happened but hey it gets them together (finally) so who am I to complain? Sam and Alyssa go on a search for the missing (and possibly dead) Mary Lou and Haley and learn a whole lot about each other in between arguments and fighting off their undeniable attraction to one another. Brockmann, in flashback and dialogue, allows the reader an in-depth look into Sam's troubled past and explains away much of his bad and difficult to understand behavior in previous books. Alyssa, always a cold and steely-type comes across as more human in this book as well. And it's about darn time too! Before long I found myself, if not liking them wholeheartedly, at least rooting for them to work things out once and for all.

Rounding out the story is a multitude of subplots (too many if you ask me) all competing for attention. There's Sam's childhood memories, the World War II flashback story between a white female pilot and the black man she falls in love with, there's Max and Gina's compelling, pain filled on-going love story, Team Sixteen's former leader Tom Paoletti is accused of aiding terrorists and his sweetheart of a wife is . . . well it goes on and on and it all gets to be a tad too much to keep track of after awhile. This book would've been a much "cleaner" read if the author hadn't crammed in so many various (but interesting) plot lines into one book.

Though Sam and Alyssa aren't always easy people to like their story is compelling, passionate and filled with intense emotion. I can't say this about most of the books I've been reading this year and am very thankful to my reading friends for "forcing" me to read this one.
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Jun 20, 2011 Gladys (glad4twilight) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: military-romance, my-fav

Sam Starrett is so sexy it hurts!! Talk about a soap opera story this one is filled with horrors. I love this man and all his imperfections and he has a lot of them. This story was also so touching that it was very hard for me to break away from it. There was so much action mixed with sexual tension and the things coming out from Sam's mouth were unbelievable.

Sam and Alyssa are so right for each other but they were seperated for various reasons one of them being an unplanned pregnancy by Sam's o...more

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Mar 04, 2013 Natasha Keohuloa rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. YES!!! FINALLY, this is the book I've been waiting for! I have been patiently waiting to get to this book so I can see what becomes of the
following couples: Gina & Max & Alyssa & Sam & MaryLou & Ibrahaim. And the unexpected happen to the Navy SEALS Commanding
Officer Tom Paoletti & Ms. Kelly. We meet a couple of new characters, Noah & Claire and we also get to look into Sam Starette's dark
childhood where he meets Walter & Dorothy Gaines. Lots of good stuff here in...more YES!!! FINALLY, this is the book I've been waiting for! I have been patiently waiting to get to this book so I can see what becomes of the
following couples: Gina & Max & Alyssa & Sam & MaryLou & Ibrahaim. And the unexpected happen to the Navy SEALS Commanding
Officer Tom Paoletti & Ms. Kelly. We meet a couple of new characters, Noah & Claire and we also get to look into Sam Starette's dark
childhood where he meets Walter & Dorothy Gaines. Lots of good stuff here in this book…I don't hate MaryLou as much as I did
earlier. I don't like what she did to trick Sam into marrying her but after understanding the kind of life she lived as a child I can see how
she would've done anything to secure the "picture perfect" family! I'm also glad that she turned out to be a better mom than her own
mother by doing all she can to protect Haley from who ever it is that is trying to kill them. MaryLou was at least smart enough to pay
attention to some of what Sam told her. Those few pointers may have been the key things that may have saved her and Haley's life so
far. I also appreciate the fact that although she longs for Ibrahaim's comfort and itches to call Sam for help, she purposely keeps from
contacting anyone for fear they will be followed and killed as well. Sam's story is such a good one! I love his blooming friendship with
Noah who actually turns out to be his cousin, lol! It was this friendship with Noah that Sam was able to know the sense of family and
the meaning of unconditional love. Sam was more excepted by Noah and his family than he ever was by drunk abusive sick father. It
broke my heart to hear of the abuse Sam had to endure from his father and from some of the bullies at school. But I love reading his
adventures as a child and getting into mischeive with his buddy Noah. Hearing these stories is what probably made Alyssa give Sam
another chance. It too made her understand a little bit more about this man who always seems to come off as such a "jerk" to her. But
he wasn't the only one who was sharing dark childhood memories. Alyssa finally opened up and revealed some things that happened
to her as a child. Sam provided her with the listening ear and the shoulder to lean on she needed at that time. Tom & Kelly were going
through a rough spot of their own with an investigation underway. Charges are being brought against Tom as being a part of the
help in smuggling weapons onto the base for the unsuccesful assassination of the President. But his SEAL team were there to support
him when he really needed their back! Walter Gaines was the wonderful father figure any young man should have. I trully believe
that if he never had a friendship with Noah and would've grown up not knowing Walt, I believe Sam's life would have turned out to
be completely different. He could've ended up being just as abusive and terrible as his own father. But luckily for him, it had not turned
out that way. A for Gone Too Far!
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Jul 30, 2010 Elise-all things bright and shiny rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: good-book, interracial-romance, a-favorite, my-man-tree, ganked-recommended

OMGoodness. I really enjoyed this book. I don't know if it was because I have been reading porn in writing (my term for erotica) for the last couple of books or what. There was great tension and intrigue. There was just enough action for my female mind and plenty of romance. Although it was suggested that you read the other books to get an understanding of the conflict between Sam and Alyssa, this book can stand alone because SB gives enough background to fill you in on what has happened.Also, t...more

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Sep 11, 2009 Joy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: public-reads, action-adventure, romantic-suspense, favorites

Great book! The moment I laid eyes on his book on the shelf and read the contents on the flap, that was enough for me to eagerly buy it, not just because it was a bargain book. I delayed reading it because I wanted to collect the books before it, belonging to the Troubleshooters series but I shoved the thought of reading it in sequence and just opened the first page. It has a promising start of history and I found myself turning the pages again and again. This book has an excellent mix of drama,...more

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Dec 15, 2010 Sara rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: military-heroes, romantic-suspense, troubleshooters

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Aug 22, 2011 Sofia_kim rated it 2 of 5 stars

Sam an Alyssa the hottest couple in the series .the auther got us so hyped up about them that I read the book in one night but unfortunately the book was dispointing .
Alyssa is the heroine I liked the least in all the books I've read and believe me I've read alot !! I don't see what's so great about her other than her looks I mean she bitchy all the time and seriously booooring I didn't even read all her lines ..and Sam ..well I used to really like him in the other books but I was really dispoi...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Lindsey rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow, my head is still reeling from all that happened in this book. It was pretty much non stop drama. It baffled my mind that both Tom and Sam were being accused of being terrorists since they were such good guys that had done so much for their country, but I guess that probably does happen. They have to find someone to take the blame. I'm glad that Alyssa didn't just give in to Sam, that she made him work for it. He was such an ass in the last book that that I wasn't all that sure that I liked...more

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Mar 16, 2009 Corrine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cop-bodyguard-miltary-pi-etc, romantic-suspense, interracial

I had my doubts about this book, because Alyssa and Sam - not my favorite couple; reunited lovers - not my favorite trope. But ultimately I did wind up enjoying Sam and Alyssa's book - although let's call it what it is, Sam's book. I read once that Brockmann wrote very descriptive, in-depth histories for all of her characters, and it shows here, as we get to see a very intimate look into Sam's past and present. We meet the influential people in his life - Walter, Dot, and Noah Gaines. And we see...more

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Sep 09, 2012 Felicity rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action, adventure, alpha-males, cop-military-mercenary-boy, drama-and-angst, hiding-out, likeable-leading-lady, mystery, romantic-suspense, series, squee-worthy, favourites-2012

This was incredibly hard to put down. Brockmann delivers an action packed, adventurous, sexy and exciting story.

Finally, we're given a HEA on the Sam and Alyssa Locke affair that's been building since this series started but definitely heated up in book two and three. We also discover more about Gina and Max, who met in book three, and finally, finally unite again. Despite the twenty year age difference, I love these two completely and I can't wait for book 9 to know more about their HEA. And we...more

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Apr 11, 2013 Lori McD rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013_read, action, adventure, chick-lit, contemporary, cops-feds, drama, favorite-author, female-bonding, friendship-strong, kindle-book, male-bonding, own, mystery, romance, seals, series, social-issues, some-steam, spies, suspense, tear-jerker, tough-subject-matter, troubleshooters

3.5-4 stars

Yeah, I know... most people love, love, love this book and don't like book 5 as much. For me, it was the opposite. Book 5 spoke to me, loud and clear; the theme came through to me - or at least the theme that I got from it: You can't live in your head or your dreams; you have to ASK or TAKE what you want to make it happen and DO what you need to do to make it happen. For someone who lives a lot of time in her head, well... it grabbed me. All 3 of those storylines, IMO, showed that the...more 3.5-4 stars

Yeah, I know... most people love, love, love this book and don't like book 5 as much. For me, it was the opposite. Book 5 spoke to me, loud and clear; the theme came through to me - or at least the theme that I got from it: You can't live in your head or your dreams; you have to ASK or TAKE what you want to make it happen and DO what you need to do to make it happen. For someone who lives a lot of time in her head, well... it grabbed me. All 3 of those storylines, IMO, showed that theme.

This book, to me, is the resolution of what started in book 5. Mary Lou is on the run because the terrorist who used her in book 5 has found her and killed her sister; as a result of this book, she also brings closure to her marriage with Sam and her love for Ihbraham. Sam's trying to bring closure to his marriage and figure out how to get on with his life and be around his daughter; as a matter of this book, he has the opportunity to also bring closure to his obsession/relationship/love with Alyssa. Max finds closure with Alyssa and opens it all back up again with Gina... which means that we'll see that resolved later - book 9?

What got me and still confuses me is that IT'S BEEN 6 MONTHS since the end of the last book when this book starts. And it's JUST NOW that ML's fingerprints are coming up? It's JUST NOW that the whole weapons/treason thing is coming up for Tom P? Sam was served with divorce papers 6 months ago; did it really take THAT LONG for the details to be worked out?

Putting that aside... it's obvious that Mary Lou's done some growing up or some "finding" herself or something. I guess finding a real love with Ihbraham and being scared witless does that to a gal. I was surprised and pleased with who and what she's become. I hope that she doesn't completely fade to black with the ending of this book. And I hope that she finally reaches out and finds GIRL FRIENDS, too. Too bad she'll likely move back to SD, since Whitney could really use ML around.

Sam... well, I was angry with him after the last book. I know, it was ML's POV and bound to be in her favor. But Sam just checked-out of his marriage and even of his home life around Haley. And I was glad to see him acknowledge and embrace that in this book. I was glad to see him realize that "doing the right thing" isn't always what you think it is - not always the easy answer. And yes, I saw that ML wasn't really trying, either, in a lot of ways; that she rebuffed Sam's initial half-hearted tries because of her own prejudices and inability to see past her "vision" of what her life should be like.

Noah, Claire, Walter, and Dot - such revelations! Such a breath of fresh air! The flashback/WWII stuff was done differently this time. I'm not sure if it worked completely, because it was so integrated with the rest of the content that you daren't skim anything or miss it. The revelation about how Sam is related to all of them is... wow. It's an amazing story and heart-warming; but in some ways, it's almost hoky and too neat. But it explains a LOT about all of Sam's names.

Alyssa... again, I wasn't sure. I really wanted to see Sam and Alyssa together, but I had no idea how that could ever come about. Not with Max in the picture and all the baggage between Sam and Alyssa. And especially not with the way that Sam-Alyssa related to one another. They always have to get through so many layers and defenses that the other puts up to keep folks from getting close, that it's a wonder they can have anything besides mind-blowing sex. But I was glad to see a softer, gentler side to Alyssa. And I hope for the best for them.

Donny... poor guy! And Joan's and Mike Muldoon's part in that was really downplayed, which disappointed me. We, the readers, knew all along that Donny had the right idea with his "alien" and expressed it as best he could in his own way. Too bad it's too easy to write someone like Donny off and not pay attention. But I loved how Sam ended up over at Donny's watching games on TV.

Kelly - good to see her again! She proved, once again, that she's a go-get-'em kinda girl. If not for Kelly, the pieces would never have fit once they had them. And I doubt we'd have had a good conclusion to this story. Can't believe she actually went through with it! And she's obviously mostly responsible for what Tom does next. Yay, Kelly!

Tom - that was such a shock! Figured that Tucker would continue to dog Paoletti, but I never expected this. But once again - WTH? It's been 6 freaking months!

Cosmo - can't wait for his story, since this guy is such an enigma. But his little cameos are so filled with... nuance. Hope to really get to know this guy.(less)

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May 01, 2012 Kira rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I have been eagerly anticipating how Sam and Alyssa's story would work out. They have quickly become two of my favorite characters in this series. This book does a great job of picking up with story from we left off in Into the Night. Even Mary Lou's story is well resolved and she (somehow) becomes a character that I no longer hated but actually admired. I also loved the sub-plots in this book: Tom and Kelly's story, the origins of Troubleshooters, Inc. and most espec...more

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Aug 03, 2010 Quinn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: library-book, romantic-suspense, aar-top-100-2007

Gone Too Far is the book Sam & Alyssa fans have been waiting for. (Although to be fair, I think it's more Sam fans than Alyssa).

Sam is an adorable potty-mouthed Texan complete with swagger, drawl and sex appeal to spare. His liberal use of the F-bomb as verb, noun and adjective coupled with his vulnerability and almost reluctant sweetness gives him a unique kind of charm.

This book was great as we get to know more about Roger/Ringo/Sam's childhood and I really enjoyed the flashback scenes wit...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Gwenith rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 Stars Awesome!

This Military Op Exercise (Per Se), Romance, Suspense Was Strategically Done With Awesomness!

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Sep 26, 2011 Becky Moe rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action, contemporary, suspense

Wow. This one was a non-stop rollercoaster ride of a book! All the major plot points left somewhat dangling from the last Troubleshooters book (and a few from some earlier ones) were resolved, and a whole lot of things finally came together. The WWII-era story this time dealt with two groups who don't get nearly enough recognition--the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Tuskegee Airmen--nice touch; I really like how each book in the series features a story from that era yet they are all so di...more

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Suzanne Brockmann is the author of nearly 50 romance and romantic suspense novels, including her wildly popular 15-books-and-counting Troubleshooters series. She also wrote the popular Tall, Dark & Dangerous series for Silhouette Intimate Moments.

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