Into the Blue (Wild Aces, #2) by Chanel Cleeton

Oct 02, 2015 ✦❋Arianna✦❋ rated it really liked it

4 Stars!!

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If you love military men and second chance romances, then this is the perfect book for you. Chanel Cleeton’s second installment in her newest series was as good as the first one if not better. 'Into the Blue' was “the perfect” second chance romance – with no overwhelming angst and drama, endearing characters that will steal your heart from the beginning and a wonderful love story that will make you swoon.

“It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or

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Jul 16, 2015 Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ rated it really liked it

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4 STARS

It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl.

Confession time: I'm an angst addict. OK, so that's probably not that big a secret, but I'm going somewhere with this so bear with me. Now if I told you this was a sweet and sexy second chance romance that had no stupid misunderstandings, miscommunication, and light on the angst and yet I still read it in one sitting; would you believe me? Because that's exactly what happened with Into T ...more

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Jun 24, 2016 Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth rated it it was amazing

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5 "Need to Fix This" Stars

Chanel Cleeton, where have you been all my life? I was fortunate to have the second of this amazing series waiting for me after finishing Fly With Me, thanks to the author gifting me an ARC.

Military men are a league of their own. They own every little bit of confidence, cockiness and arrogance but also loyalty and love for whatever they deem worthy. This is why ...more

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Jan 09, 2017 Nicola rated it really liked it

RE-READ JULY 2020

Having adored, Fly With Me, the first in Chanel Cleeton’s Wild Aces series, I couldn’t wait to acquaint myself with Eric “Thor” Jansen.

”…it was the force of Eric. Six-feet-two-inches of Eric.”

Following the tragedy that unfolded in the first book, Eric finds himself taking time away from base, returning home to South Carolina determined to lay old ghosts to rest. Ten years previously he left, determined to become a successful fighter pilot, but in his wake he left a devast ...more

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Apr 08, 2016 Christie«SHBBblogger» rated it really liked it

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Title: Into the Blue
Series: Wild Aces
Author: Chanel Cleeton
Release date: July 5, 2016
Cliffhanger: No
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After reading (and loving) Fly With Me, I knew I'd be faithfully following this series. Not only did I love the main characters in the first, but the secondary characters were built well enough to hook me easily into wanting to know more about them. This book is about Eric (Thor), Noah's friend and fly buddy in the Wild Aces military aviation squadron.

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Aug 30, 2015 Eliza rated it really liked it

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I'm certain I've said this before but it bears repeating, Chanel Cleeton is a woman well versed in the art of creating sexual tension! After the sizzling sensation that is Fly with me, Chanel changes gears with this slow burn love affair. Into the Blue is an emotion-filled second chance romance, with the wildness and anticipation of first love.

Eric ‘Thor’ Jansen is a filter pilot whose squadron has recently suffered a personal loss. With more than his work performance being affected, he decides ...more

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May 25, 2016 Flo rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc-drc, second-chance, standalone, contemporary-romance, read-in-2016

4 **second chance** STARS

What can I say? I adore this series. Chanel Cleeton is a relatively new author to me, but after loving Fly With Me and now getting to enjoy this second book in the Wild Aces series she is making her way on my must-read-author list. Ms.Cleeton has a way of spinning compelling, swoon-worthy and super hot love stories. Just the kind of thing this girl likes to read every once in awhile.

Into the Blue is the second book in the Wild Aces series, a second chance military theme ...more

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May 03, 2016 Pavlina Read more sleep less blog❤❤ rated it really liked it

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Another beautiful story by Chanel!Chanel surprises me each time because I don't know what to expect, this story is different from the first book yet so good.This is a second chance romance between Eric and Becca.These two were in love when they were young but they wanted different things and they tear apart.Now after years they meet again.The electric chemistry is still there but can they give another chance to each other?

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Nov 19, 2016 Sabrina rated it really liked it

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Second chance romances aren't my favorite but I couldn't pass this book after reading Fly with Me and falling in love with all the characters. Eric, aka Thor, hasn't been the same since losing his friend in a tragic accident and he can't get his head straight while flying. To clear his head and hopefully heal he goes back home to where he grew up and to the only girl he's ever loved. But he broke Becca's heart once and she doesn't want to give him the chance to do it again. So he'll just have to ...more

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Jul 04, 2016 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2016, arc, addicted-to-this-author, addicted-to-this-series, 2016-favorites, second-chances, july-2016

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So I think it’s pretty obvious that I am addicted to Chanel Cleeton and if you didn’t get that message, I am here now to tell you that I am. Anything that Chanel writes, I practically inhale in one sitting. And so it wouldn’t come as a surprise as to how much I love Into the Blue.

If you read the first book of the Wild Aces Series, you will be like me thinking you are going to get smoking wild hot steamy scenes but it turns out ...more

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Jul 03, 2016 Geri Reads rated it really liked it

I discovered and fell in love with Chanel Cleeton's writing when I read her Capital Confessions series. Her stories are a perfect mix of sweet with a touch of angst thrown in.

Into the Blue perfectly represents what makes this author work for me.

Becca Madison and Eric Jansen are two people who are in love with each other but are being pulled in different directions by their ambition and their quest to find themselves. They went from being in love and engaged to nothing. Eric walked away to beco ...more

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Dec 09, 2016 ♥Rachel♥ rated it it was amazing

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Into the Blue was soooo good, even better than Fly With Me! A second chance romance at its best!

Becca's hurt and resentment touched my heart, she was so broken hearted! No one ever came close to holding the same position in her heart after him, and so seeing him ten years later came as quite a shock.

Eric regretted his decision to leave Becca all those years ago. One of the reasons he's never returned home is the fear of running into her. Eric doesn't know that she'd ever forgive him. There's n ...more

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Jun 19, 2016 Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ rated it really liked it

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4.5 Second-chance Stars!

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Into the Blue is the second book in the Wild Aces series and probably shouldn't be read as a standalone as it contains spoilers for book one, Fly with Me. Okay, with that bit of housekeeping out of the way, this is Eric (call sign Thor) and Becca's book. A second-chance romance between the F-16 pilot and the small town prosecuting attorney. Once engaged, Thor had to choose between his life in the military versus his love for Becca. Both their careers couldn't mesh so ...more

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Jun 02, 2016 ~Stéphanie's Journal~ rated it really liked it

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After reading Fly with me I was so high I had to start Into the Blue right away. Chanel just blew me away with how intense her first story was I wanted to see how she could write a different story. And believe me Into the Blue is very different than the first book in the Wild Aces series. And rest assured it's in a good way.

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I adored discovering a new universe with the fighter pilot crew. I wasn't expecting to be so interested in what it entails to be a fighter pilot. I admire people who give the ...more

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May 11, 2016 Ivy Deluca rated it really liked it

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-Flying Aces is, well...aces: This series based on a squadron of Air Force fighter pilots, has been a great introduction to Ms. Cleeton’s writing for me. This is the second book in the series, and while it’s very different in tone from the first, it’s no less satisfying to read.

-Kind of a standalone: It’s not necessary to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it does spoil major events in that book, so be forewarned if you're OC ...more

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Apr 04, 2018 Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** rated it really liked it

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***4 Stars***

It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl.

Chanel Cleeton does it again!! SERIOUSLY, WHY HAS IT TAKEN ME THIS LONG TO READ HER?!?!

I'll keep this brief (and kind of quote heavy because I think I highlighted damn near half the book), but it'll be spoiler free.

Eric is home trying to put his head back together after the loss the Wild Aces suffered at the end of the previous book. Being home means one thing....Becca. Becca is h ...more

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Jul 19, 2015 Lacey (laceybooklovers) rated it it was amazing

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I loved loved LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Into the Blue was the PERFECT second chance romance/military romance for me. I’m usually a bit picky about these two tropes, and put them together? I was terrified about how it would play out, but holy hell, did I adore Eric and Becca’s second chance at love. I couldn’t have imagined a better story for these two characters. And omg Eric – can you say SWOON!? He was utter perfection as a hero. Seriously, I loved this book so ...more

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Jul 07, 2016 Wil Loves Books! rated it really liked it

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This series is definitely becoming one of my favorites, and this author is now a must read for me. I loved this book! You know I’m a huge fan of military romances and second chance romances, so once again, I was on book heaven. Just like with Fly With Me, I love that the author has created a military series that is extremely realistic and where the characters actually act like mature adults.

This is book 2 in the Wild Aces series and can be read as a standalone. But I loved book 1 so I recommend This series is definitely becoming one of my favorites, and this author is now a must read for me. I loved this book! You know I’m a huge fan of military romances and second chance romances, so once again, I was on book heaven. Just like with Fly With Me, I love that the author has created a military series that is extremely realistic and where the characters actually act like mature adults.

This is book 2 in the Wild Aces series and can be read as a standalone. But I loved book 1 so I recommend you read them both! If you read Fly With Me, Eric is Noah’s friend and squad member. Becca and Eric (call sign Thor) dated as teenagers and were engaged to be married. Eric’s dream was to become a pilot and Becca’s dream was to become a lawyer. Eric broke off the engagement in order to fulfill his dream, breaking Becca’s heart in the process. Now, 10 years later, they find each other again, reconnect and try to see if they can have a future together.

I loved both Becca and Eric. Chanel is super talented and writes characters that are extremely relatable. Becca is a strong, smart girl that has been through a lot in life. And Eric, well he’s pretty awesome as well. He realizes he made a huge mistake by leaving Becca 10 years ago, and goes out of his way to prove to her what they have is the real deal and worth the effort.

I have to say their chemistry is amazing, and there are some scorching hot scenes!!! The romance for the most part is slow building since both of them have to rebuild their relationship, especially their trust. But the way the story is written you can’t help but root foe this couple to make it. I also loved the secondary characters, and the cameos by Jordan and Noah.

Overall, I loved this book. The only reason why I don’t give it 5 stars is because the ending felt abrupt and there’s no epilogue. And you know how much I love my epilogues. I love all of these characters and this series, and I just can’t wait for Easy and Dani’s book. I have been waiting for that couple to happen since book 1, so I need this book yesterday!!! If you’re looking for an awesome, well-written book, with tons of romance without the unnecessary drama, then you definitely need this book and this series in your life!

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Sep 30, 2019 Malene rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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The Wild Aces series keeps on delivering some yummy fighter pilots and terrific stories. This time it’s Eric aka Thor and Becca’s second chance at love.
Eric chose his career over Becca ten years ago and both haven’t gotten over it. His try at a second chance with the love of his life was swoon worthy, cute and filled with all the feels.
I appreciated Becca not opening her heart immediately to Eric. Her trust had been broken and it takes time to gain that back. Eric definitely did all he could to ...more

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Apr 14, 2016 Anna's Herding Cats rated it really liked it

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Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.

Sometimes you're really just not sure how a romance will possibly find it's way past all the hurdles in its way--a messy decades old breakup, hurt and regret, careers and lives on opposite sides of the country--but when things finally fall into place it's beautiful, touching, and just leaves you smiling.

The quick of it is that when they were young kids just starting out in life Eric and Becca were in love but their lives took them in different directions

Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.

Sometimes you're really just not sure how a romance will possibly find it's way past all the hurdles in its way--a messy decades old breakup, hurt and regret, careers and lives on opposite sides of the country--but when things finally fall into place it's beautiful, touching, and just leaves you smiling.

The quick of it is that when they were young kids just starting out in life Eric and Becca were in love but their lives took them in different directions--him going into the air force and her to law school--and for the past decade they've managed to avoid each other but that's quickly changing. Suffering from burn out and the loss of a friend Eric takes some emergency down time from his job as a fighter pilot and heads back home to the town and the girl he fled so many years earlier. And maybe just finds everything he's needed to soothe his restless soul and mend her long broken heart.

Whew these two had a messy history to get past but they were so perfect together! Eric was sexy, a little cocky, and dealing with a lot of pain and uncertainty when it came to his career in the air force. I loved seeing that vulnerable side to him. And Becca, she's strong, caring, and independent. She's also got a dirty mouth, can be a little awkward when nervous and just made me smile.

Now their romance. Sexy! And a little heartbreaking, too. Things really got messed up back when they were younger and it was hard watching them try to get past that. The undeniable attraction and soul deep need for each other but the memory of how much hurt they'd gone through years earlier never quite leaving the picture. I loved seeing them working on fixing the past and getting to know each other now that they were both truly grown and successful (they're early 30s in this book vs early 20s their first go around). The sexy bits were seriously sexy too. Had me fanning myself and maybe squirming a bit too. lol The chemistry between them was just scorching hot and crazy sensual.

One thing I absolutely loved was that Cleeton addressed something that's so often ignored--military and emotional trauma. Eric's dealing with slight PTSD after losing a friend in a terrible crash. And he's not really talked to anyone about it for fear of being labeled and hurting his career. One night they're out and it all kind of bubbles up and he apologizes for bringing the mood down and ruining the night and she tells him not to worry, she's there to listen, encouraged him to actually see a professional, etc. It was just nice seeing it mentioned in the book and how important it is for both sides.

All in all, an excellent romance and a lovely addition to the series. Cleeton weaves a beautiful tale of love, healing, and finding home.

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May 24, 2016 Dianne rated it really liked it

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Were the choices made years before the right ones? Were they the choices that will lead to two souls finding each other again or will they discover separating was the best that could happen for them both?

Chanel Cleeton brings us another military romance, tears, sighs, anger and all. Into the Blue is a tale of young love, different goals and the dreams that came true while others die a fiery death.

Eric left to fulfill his dream of being the best of the best, an F-16 fighter pilot. He left behind ...more

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Jul 04, 2016 1-Click Addict Support Group rated it it was amazing

I dare say this was a damn near perfect second chance romance.

I just...my heart. It's so tender and sore right now. I mean, it's overflowing with all kinds of these happy, bubbly feelings, but the road there was a little ache-y and my heart is still feeling some of those bumps.

But, it hurt so good. I mean, it never felt bitter or angry in the way that second chance romances sometimes do. It never felt like the obstacles they had to overcome were too big, or that their hearts were too closed off ...more

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May 10, 2016 Jenny - TotallybookedBlog rated it really liked it

‘It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl. She was the compass when I was so lost I couldn’t find my way.’

We feel the need! The need for Easy’s book! We’re really enjoying this series and eagerly dive in to meet each of the Wild Aces crew as they strive to find the love of a woman that gels with their passion for F-16 jets…and it’s not easy! Living a transient Military with a man who risks his life every day, who thrives on danger isn’t for the f ...more

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Jun 03, 2016 Bookphenomena (Micky) rated it really liked it

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Reread June 2019

4.5 stars

This is one of the best second chance romances I’ve ever read. It has spark, sass, chemistry and emotion. First time round reading this, I think I was thrown initially by Thor being away from the Wild Aces at the start but I didn’t feel like that this time. What went before with Eric (Thor) and Becca was a tragedy, a situation Becca had never quite got over. When they see one another again, there is so much anger. I think that’s what I appreciated about this read the mo ...more

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Apr 24, 2016 Maria Rose rated it it was amazing

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Into the Blue is the second book in Chanel Cleeton’s Wild Aces series. Think Top Gun but with a bit of a modern twist. Eric, call sign Thor, is finding things tough after the death of a colleague, which is making him question his decisions, in and out of the air. When he runs into his ex-fiancée Becca at a teammate’s bachelor party, he’s struck with remorse over the way things ended between them. Taking a short leave of absence from his job as an F-16 pilot, he comes back to his home town to sor Into the Blue is the second book in Chanel Cleeton’s Wild Aces series. Think Top Gun but with a bit of a modern twist. Eric, call sign Thor, is finding things tough after the death of a colleague, which is making him question his decisions, in and out of the air. When he runs into his ex-fiancée Becca at a teammate’s bachelor party, he’s struck with remorse over the way things ended between them. Taking a short leave of absence from his job as an F-16 pilot, he comes back to his home town to sort through the options for his future. But he’s also determined to rekindle his friendship, and maybe more, with Becca.

Becca nursed herself through a broken heart when Eric left her ten years earlier, picking up the pieces and moving on with her life. She put Eric into the past and carried on with her career plans of becoming a lawyer. Still single, seeing him again is a reminder of the hurt he caused her but also the good memories they shared. With Eric’s apology heartfelt, and his time at home limited, Becca must decide whether to throw caution to the winds and let him back in, or guard her heart against the man who could fly away again.

Second chance romance is one of my favourite tropes, especially when it involves high school sweethearts who have a chance to reunite. And what’s rather engaging about this story is its use of modern technology in making that storyline come alive. There is a whole section of the story at the beginning – once Becca and Eric have been re-introduced to each other – that deals with the Facebook friend dilemma. Eric worries about sending a Facebook friend request to Becca but does it anyway; Becca wonders whether accepting the request is going to send the wrong kind of signal. For anyone who has graduated from high school and now has old classmates looking them up (or has done their own picture stalking of an ex), this will resonate and it’s that sense of familiarity that definitely pulls the reader more into the story and gives them a vested interest in the outcome.

Eric comes across as a smart, confident, level headed man – who happens to be dealing with a case of PTSD, even though he doesn’t want to admit it to himself. Still, he can’t deny that things don’t feel right and that he’s not comfortable being in the cockpit and doesn’t want to risk making a mistake that could have drastic consequences. He hopes that a few weeks spending time with his grandmother and reconnecting with old friends will help him sort through his issues. On meeting Becca again, he wishes that he’d handled things differently between them. At the time that he broke things off with her, he just didn’t see their futures aligning. She wanted to go to law school and settle in one place. He wanted to join the military, become a pilot, and go wherever the Air Force needed him, but they never sat down together and talked about their options as a couple. Eric worried that she’d choose him over her own career and didn’t want that responsibility, so he took the quick way out and went on to live his dream. But ten years later, his dream is no longer the same. He has pilot friends who are married, have children, and make it work. And while he may not be able to see that far ahead for himself, once he has Becca in his life again he’ll do whatever is necessary to keep her there.

Becca is a lovely woman who has dealt with issues of abandonment in her life. Her parents died tragically when she was young, and then Eric left her when they were in college. She realizes in hindsight that she had a hand in pushing Eric away; he wasn’t ready for the commitment level that she wanted, and even though they were engaged, her idea of a perfect home and family life in their small town was her dream, not his. Her reluctance to get involved with Eric again is understandable, but it’s so easy to forget the heartbreak when they are sitting and talking and laughing like they used to. Eric’s apology is sincere, both in deed and in action. He clearly still cares about Becca (and never stopped) and Becca, though she’s aware of the danger, can’t quite bury the part of her heart that Eric owns. The slow and sweet approach Eric makes to get Becca to give him another chance leads to some sensual and very sexy love scenes between them. He really is a genuinely nice guy and it’s impossible for her not to fall for him again. But the fact remains that once his leave of absence is up, they are in the same boat as they were ten years earlier – his job is going to take him away and a long distance relationship is not something that Becca wants. Clearly, there is going to have to be compromise on both sides to make things work.

Putting the romance aside, the obvious other attraction to this story is the flyboys – yes, Thor’s buddies are adept at stealing the show. There are some excellent scenes both in the air and on the ground that detail the camaraderie of the guys, but also the depth of their friendship and concern for each other. They’ve been on military missions together in Afghanistan, they’ve spent months in training and they are the best of the best, with the coveted F-16 pilot distinction. They are allowed to be a little bit cocky and self-confident. I like that it’s not all show though, and that we get to see under the surface and the stress of their long days and weeks of deployments. Their job isn’t easy, and the author has done a great job of contrasting their reputations with the reality of their work.

This story is a fine example of what works in a contemporary romance. A setting and plot that is believable, characters that are likable and engaging, modern conveniences that speak to today’s reader and a sexy and exciting romance. Into the Blue is a winner for me.

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Note: a copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.

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May 10, 2016 Jo rated it liked it

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It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl. She was the compass when I was so lost I couldn’t find my way.

Ten years ago Becca Maddison and Eric Jansen were very much in love, but they were also so young and wanted different things. She wanted stability and the family she lost when her parents died, and he wanted to make something of himself. So he crushed her dream and her heart, after five years of being together, when he broke their engageme

It seemed like my entire adult life had been spent either running from or to this one girl. She was the compass when I was so lost I couldn’t find my way.

Ten years ago Becca Maddison and Eric Jansen were very much in love, but they were also so young and wanted different things. She wanted stability and the family she lost when her parents died, and he wanted to make something of himself. So he crushed her dream and her heart, after five years of being together, when he broke their engagement by letter while he was away at the Air Force. Now it’s a decade later and they cross paths by accident. And the bond they had is still there. Eric wants to fix what he broke so long ago, but can Becca trust him to choose her this time?

“What else do you remember?”
“You’re the most loyal person I’ve ever met, and when you do something, you don’t believe it’s worth doing unless you give it your all. You love fiercely, would die for the people you love, but the flip side is that you don’t forgive easily, and once someone breaks that bond, it’s tough to get back in.
But if someone is lucky enough to be one of those people that you love, if they’re lucky enough to get just a moment of what you give, then they’d have to be a fucking idiot to do anything to jeopardize that. And if they were stupid enough, then they’ll do everything they can to get back what they lost because once someone’s had it, life without it is unimaginable.”

I really hate second chance romances. They almost never work for me. So this book was really just a case of “it’s not you, it’s me”.

There definitely were parts that I liked: the fact that Eric stills remembers after a decade everything about Becca, that he still remembers the dress she wore on their first date, and that back then and now he refused to let her give up her career for his, and that this time he chose her above everything else.

Now my big problem with this trope is that I never feel that the person who left really regretted what they had done, and that they had missed the other person. And in a way that was the problem for me here. Yes, he did sometimes miss her, but he loved flying more and it basically made him forget how it was with her. I also hate the fact that they didn’t meet again because he went after her, but that it was a chance meeting that set everything in motion.

I love how this author writes, the emotions she brings forth, how real she makes the Air Force life feel, and her sexy times are scorching. Her characters are amazing, and she just has this ability to suck you into the story. However, because of my issues with this trope, I just didn’t love this book as much as I loved the first one. But luckily most people don’t have this problem, and would love this book. This is an amazing series, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves scorching romance, with no OTT drama but only real life problems.

Easy’s book is next and I cannot wait. I really love him, and I hope that he will get his own HEA.

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Apr 13, 2016 ☕️Kimberly rated it really liked it

Coffee dates with Into the Blue

First Date: Becca Morgan is a thirty-one year old lawyer who once had her heart-broken by her high school sweetheart when he chose fighter planes over her. Eric “Thor” Jansen regrets his discussion ten years ago, but loves his career. After an incident shatters him, he begins to prioritize his life. A chance encounter with Becca has him hoping he can fix the mistakes of the past and get the girl who owns his heart. I absolutely love second chance romances and E Coffee dates with Into the Blue

First Date: Becca Morgan is a thirty-one year old lawyer who once had her heart-broken by her high school sweetheart when he chose fighter planes over her. Eric “Thor” Jansen regrets his discussion ten years ago, but loves his career. After an incident shatters him, he begins to prioritize his life. A chance encounter with Becca has him hoping he can fix the mistakes of the past and get the girl who owns his heart. I absolutely love second chance romances and Eric and Becca are adorkable together. She is awkward and cute. He is guarded, worn and sexy. I am all in and jump straight into the next date.
Second date: An incident in the air scares Eric and he realized he needs to get his head together. He is struggling with the crew's recent lost and requests leave to get his head together. At this point Cleeton addresses PTSD and Eric’s response to his superior’s question regarding, “talking to a counselor” exposes what a lot of our men in uniform face. This needs to change and I adore Cleeton for addressing it. (Steps of soapbox) For the first time in ten years Eric goes home to South Carolina. Becca’s reaction to seeing Eric, tells me we are going to have some fun! Becca was a refreshing female character and I loved her thoughts as she struggled with her feelings. As I said, she is a little awkward and appears as wholesome as milk and cookies but her transformation behind closed doors is anything but innocent. The two share stories and some were bittersweet. Their connection felt genuine and the chemistry was off the charts. I loved their heated moments; the author delivered a mix of tenderness and kinky fun.
Third Date: Confessions heartbreak, decisions and a little drama had me wiping a tear and crossing my fingers. Becca travels to Eric’s base and meets the rest of the Wild Aces. Each has to decide what is right for them and how the other will fit into their dreams. I read the last part of this in one sitting and loved getting updates on the rest of the crew. Eric and Becca had me holding my breath as I waited to see how it would all work out. Will they be together? Will she follow him? Will he give up his love of flying for her? Are they destined to break each other’s heart? Eek gads. It was nail-biting but trust me totally worth the truffles!

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Jul 12, 2016 Patty rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, kindle

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OPENING LINE

"I walked into the bar, already feeling about ten years past my prime."

I never knew how much I loved second chance romance until now!

This was my first Chanel Cleeton read and it sure won't be my last! Into the Blue is the second book in the Wild Aces series, but can be read as a standalone as ea ...more

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Nov 01, 2016 Samantha rated it really liked it

4 sex voice stars. I was interested in Thor's story because he was really struggling with the tragic loss and I was curious who would work for him. He made me laugh pretty much the entire book because he was just so candid. Becca made me grin and shake my head a lot of the time, as well. I love second chance romances because I think they prove that sometimes we love the right person at the wrong time and when the right time comes around, you can find your way back.

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