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Black Ops Inc. #6.5
SEALed With a Kiss
Fans of Cindy Gerard’s New York Times and USA Today’s best-selling Black Ops, Inc. series are going to LOVE revisiting Luke and Val (book 6: With No Remorse) in this intensely suspenseful, emotional, and sexy short story that Cindy created due to the many requests from her fans to hear from this knockout couple again.
Luke Coulter and his wife Valentina (Black Ops, Inc series book 6: With No Remorse) are taking their long awaited honeymoon. The island of Palau is a beautiful destination for some fun in the sun and some awesome diving for Luke. A tragic accident could cost Luke his life. Val has to face her fears and push beyond them to save her warrior husband. Can this beauty save her Navy Seal?
*previously published in the SEAL of My Dreams anthology
Luke Coulter and his wife Valentina (Black Ops, Inc series book 6: With No Remorse) are taking their long awaited honeymoon. The island of Palau is a beautiful destination for some fun in the sun and some awesome diving for Luke. A tragic accident could cost Luke his life. Val has to face her fears and push beyond them to save her warrior husband. Can this beauty save her Navy Seal?
*previously published in the SEAL of My Dreams anthology
38 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 22, 2014
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About the author
Cindy Gerard
156 books1,622 followersThe only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realize that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing?
Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines."
Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun.
Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies!
Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure.
Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota.
Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms.
In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/cindyg...
Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines."
Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun.
Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies!
Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure.
Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota.
Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms.
In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/cindyg...
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September 20, 2017
Newlyweds Luke and Valentina finally find the time to getaway for a honeymoon and land in Palau at a private island paradise. On their last day, Luke gets in dire trouble in the water with no one to help but his claustrophobic wife. Isolation may come at a high price.
This is an extremely short story but well told and suspenseful in a few pages. Nice interlude and wrap up for this couple. I was riveted.
This is an extremely short story but well told and suspenseful in a few pages. Nice interlude and wrap up for this couple. I was riveted.
November 12, 2014
5 stars – Contemporary/Short Story
January 16, 2015
Short, sweet and a great addition to the series.
It was great to see the guys again.
It was great to see the guys again.
November 12, 2014
Adore this series beyond words
May 23, 2020
Read in the SEAL OF MY DREAMS anthology.
This is a sweet little glimpse to a tropical honeymoon. Even though I didn't know the characters (as this is my first CG book) I still could feel the love and connection between Luke and Val, and heart pounding anxiety as things quickly go wrong.
This is a sweet little glimpse to a tropical honeymoon. Even though I didn't know the characters (as this is my first CG book) I still could feel the love and connection between Luke and Val, and heart pounding anxiety as things quickly go wrong.
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May 11, 2017Published in anthology SEAL of My Dreams.
July 6, 2019
For an “ops” guy he sure was stupid! 🥴🙄
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April 30, 2020In boxed set - "SEAL of My Dreams"
March 11, 2021
3.5. Kindle
November 25, 2014
I love Black Ops series by Cindy Gerard, and was so happy to find this novella on Amazon. Luke and Val were so much fun to get to know in their full length novel, so this novella about their honeymoon was a treat to me.
They have so much love and devotion to each other, it is just adorable. Made me truly *sigh* so many times.
Even in this short read, the author pulls you in so well, that the fear and anxiety left me gasping. Val was so courageous, facing her fears, trying to save her beloved.
The story is full of love, dedication, and intensity. If you have read the Black Ops series, this is a lovely addition to the adventure in the full length novels. ~ Five spoons!
They have so much love and devotion to each other, it is just adorable. Made me truly *sigh* so many times.
Even in this short read, the author pulls you in so well, that the fear and anxiety left me gasping. Val was so courageous, facing her fears, trying to save her beloved.
The story is full of love, dedication, and intensity. If you have read the Black Ops series, this is a lovely addition to the adventure in the full length novels. ~ Five spoons!
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January 26, 2015Luke Coulter and his wife Valentina (With No Remorse) are taking their long awaited honeymoon. The island of Palau is a beautiful destination for some fun in the sun and some awesome diving for Luke.
A tragic accident could cost Luke his life. Val has to face her fears and push beyond them to save her warrior husband. Can this beauty save her Navy Seal?
#1 Show No Mercy
#2 Take No Prisoners
#3 Whisper No Lies
#4 Feel the Heat
#5 Risk No Secrets
#5.5 Leave No Trace
#6 With No Remorse
#6.5 SEALed With a Kiss
#7 Last Man Standing
#7.5 Dying to Score
A tragic accident could cost Luke his life. Val has to face her fears and push beyond them to save her warrior husband. Can this beauty save her Navy Seal?
#1 Show No Mercy
#2 Take No Prisoners
#3 Whisper No Lies
#4 Feel the Heat
#5 Risk No Secrets
#5.5 Leave No Trace
#6 With No Remorse
#6.5 SEALed With a Kiss
#7 Last Man Standing
#7.5 Dying to Score
November 29, 2014
Super short but good
No way was I going to miss a story from this series, short or not. I enjoyed the easy banter between Val and Luke and the depth of love they demonstrated in this story. Val got to be the heroine and totally rocked at it. It was a great little addition to the series.
No way was I going to miss a story from this series, short or not. I enjoyed the easy banter between Val and Luke and the depth of love they demonstrated in this story. Val got to be the heroine and totally rocked at it. It was a great little addition to the series.
March 25, 2017
Black Ops 6.5
On the last day of their belated honeymoon, Luke Coulter and Valentina find themselves in danger. With former Navy SEAL Luke trapped, it is up to his wife to save him.
To have the big bad Black Ops hero need rescuing by his supermodel wife is a great twist. Very intense. 4 out of 5.
On the last day of their belated honeymoon, Luke Coulter and Valentina find themselves in danger. With former Navy SEAL Luke trapped, it is up to his wife to save him.
To have the big bad Black Ops hero need rescuing by his supermodel wife is a great twist. Very intense. 4 out of 5.
February 6, 2015
Just how many lives does Doc have? Sweet short.
May 11, 2015
I was almost in tears! Val will never let her man, Luke, down. No matter what. This short story ran the gambit of emotions! Fantastic!
December 31, 2015
It was a good short story. I loved revisiting Luke and Val! Even for such a short read the suspense was there! I love, love, love this series!
December 17, 2016
Cute little short story about Luke and Val on their honeymoon. They find themselves in a tricky situation and Val has to overcome her own ears in order to save Luke's life
March 31, 2017
3 stars.
This is a very short novella revisiting Luke (Doc) and Val. It's a bit unbelievable what happened to Luke though as he's supposed to be a SEAL!
This is a very short novella revisiting Luke (Doc) and Val. It's a bit unbelievable what happened to Luke though as he's supposed to be a SEAL!
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