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Anne A. Wilson (Goodreads Author)

4.22 · Rating details · 502 ratings · 115 reviews

Helicopter pilot Lt. Sara Denning joins a navy battle group with little fanfare—and that's just the way she likes it. After her brother Ian's tragic death, her career path seemed obvious: step into his shoes and enter the Naval Academy, despite her fear of water. Sara's philosophy is simple—blend in, be competent, and above all, never do anything to stand out as a woman in ...more

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Jun 03, 2015 Jill rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, romantic-suspense, 2015-debuts

Originally I said...

Yet another book I'd love to read, but won't be able to because of the excessive price...$11.99 for the Kindle e-book is way too much for a debut author. I could probably name only two or three longtime favourite authors I'd be willing to pay that price for.

I didn't buy this book. Many thanks to my local library for getting it in.

According to Ms Wilson's author biography she was an active-duty navy helicopter pilot. What she does well here in Hover ...and she should...is ...more

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Jul 07, 2015 Linda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, first-person-tense, thriller, action-and-or-adventure, chemistry-is-good, kick-butt-female, deliciously-entertaining, twins, villain-to-loathe, war-what-is-it-good-for

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

"Frigid water fills the cockpit. It seeps into my boots and crawls up my flight suit, slipping through the zippers and finding ever seam."

These are the first two sentences in HOVER. The story contained a kick-a** female with insecurities, a hero to die for, enough action to make you feel as though you were on a roller-coaster ride and plenty of military technology. It is very pro-American. And this is the first time that I would love to write a review but can't; I fear I ...more

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Sep 08, 2015 puppitypup rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romantic-suspense, thriller, favorites

Romantic Suspense Unforgettable

Once in a great while, I will pick up a novel and, within a page or two, recognize that it's a rare find, a truly gifted author, a book worth far more than 5 stars.

This is it. A stunning debut novel with remarkable realism. Absolutely brilliant...breathtaking even.

I give this book my highest recommendation, even for my friends who don't hang out in the romance genre. On the spectrum between romance and suspense, this tips a bit more toward suspense. Actually, ...more

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Apr 17, 2017 Mela rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary-romance, american-literature, mystery-adventure

I hoped that I would enjoy it more.

As Linda summarized: "The story contained a kick-a** female with insecurities, a hero to die for, enough action to make you feel as though you were on a roller-coaster ride and plenty of military technology. It is very pro-American."

The hero is exactly so: "to die for". He is like a knight from a medieval romance or a fairy-tale. I think all fans of romances sigh and swoon dreaming about such heroes, me too ;-) But for me it is almost the only one thing I liked ...more

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Mar 04, 2015 Madison rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, contemporary, military, adult-fiction

Fantastic. Hover is a book that just gets better and better.

I initially read a sample of the first 100 pages of this book. I was highly intrigued from the very first page. In fact, I loved every one of those 100 pages. But the question is, having now read the whole book, do I still love it? Yes. Resoundingly, YES! In fact this book only gets better and better. My previous comments stand: I was blown away with how great it was. I was sucked in from page one. I was laughing, intrigued, excited. I Fantastic. Hover is a book that just gets better and better.

I initially read a sample of the first 100 pages of this book. I was highly intrigued from the very first page. In fact, I loved every one of those 100 pages. But the question is, having now read the whole book, do I still love it? Yes. Resoundingly, YES! In fact this book only gets better and better. My previous comments stand: I was blown away with how great it was. I was sucked in from page one. I was laughing, intrigued, excited. I wanted more. I wanted to know what happened next.

Lieutenant Sara Denning never planned on joining the navy. She is only there because her brother, one more man in a very long line of Denning military men, isn't. But for someone who wasn't going to join up, she's pretty good at what she does. There is just one problem- she's terrified of water. Luckily, being a helicopter pilot gets her as far away from the water as one can in the navy. During a flight that turns dangerous due to bad weather, Sara's flying skill is noticed and, finally, appreciated. She and her crew are stranded on the Lake Champlain, a guided-missile cruiser, due to the storm, where Sara meets Eric Marxen, a handsome and kind Lieutenant (yes, you can start swooning now) who opens doors for Sara and yet still treats her with the respect befitting her military role. Sara can't get him out of her head, nor can she figure out why he has knowledge of top secret information and is in charge of high-ranking training exercises, all of which feature a SEAL team and orders for Sara to be at the controls of the helicopter.

As the story progresses, the reader is provided with a fantastic mix of military action and romantic tension. One minute you are onboard a H-64 helicopter landing on a ship in fierce seas, the next navigating the sparks that start flying between Sara and Eric. But the real focus of Hover, the real star is Sara herself. Introverted, tough-on-the-outside Sara, who is professional, an expert marksman and a brilliant pilot. Sara, who endeavors everyday to do her job, do it well and prove to those around her, and to herself, that she belongs. The other characters are varied and brilliant. I loved the banter between Sara and her aircrew, Lego and Messy. I loved to hate (or maybe just fume at) Lieutenant Commander Claggett. But honestly, the best bit of this book is the last quarter. The action just keeps building and building.

I really liked the writing style in Hover, which is engaging to the point of must-not-put-this-book-down. There is plenty of navy jargon and facts to make the book feel totally realistic, yet the style is also lyrical and I was never overwhelmed with acronyms or words I didn’t know. Information about things like the carrier strike group and different ships or aircraft is seamlessly integrated with the story (no lengthy or boring info-dumps here). Hover is also dialog rich, reflective and humorous, which makes it so very readable. I think what I loved most of all about Hover, though, is that it was written by someone who was out there doing crazy, brave, amazing things like Sara. It brings such an air of authority and authenticity to the book.

If you want a book with military action, a strong but secretly terrified female heroine, a great cast of secondary characters, plenty of suspense, navy SEALs, an awesome writing style and romance then Hover is the book for you. Highly recommended.

Fiction. Contemporary. Women's fiction. Military fiction.

The publishers provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Mar 15, 2015 KathyAnne rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was able to download a preview of this book from netgalley... the first 15 chapters... loved it. :) Definitely want to get my hands on the full book when it's released this summer!
The story revolves around a female pilot in the Navy. I loved getting a taste of what life is actually like when you're stuck on a ship in the ocean. There is a very appealing budding romance between her and another officer that has me anticipating what will happen next. Also, a very emotional side story involving ...more

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Aug 28, 2014 Renée Ahdieh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was lucky enough to snag an advanced copy of this book, and I absolutely fell in love with it. It's the type of book you can curl alongside a fire with or read by a shore with your favorite beverage on hand.

Anne Wilson's characters get under your skin and stay there. Sara is so put together on the surface . . . and yet not. And Eric? Let's just say I'm a huge fan ;-)

Pick up this book and watch as the words dissolve from the page. I adored every moment of it, and I can't wait to see what Anne ...more

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Jan 23, 2016 KDS rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I am not sure that I ever have stopped reading a book at the halfway mark to come to Goodreads and give it a 5-star rating but I did last night for Hover.

And now that I am done (after staying up until 2am to read), I am still firm in the belief that this is an absolutely fantastic book. That this is the author's debut is even more impressive.

Perfectly executed, solid, exciting writing and a wonderful, strong heroine to root for. I don't think I can say enough good things about this book, ...more

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Jun 15, 2018 Cyana Scriptora rated it it was amazing

This story was fantastic. Inspired by the experience of the author, I got a chance to see the life of a female naval helicopter pilot. And the missions were so exciting. There are lot of great elements in this story... the sequencing and mystery of the plot was done very well, pacing was good. Character development really picked up at the end. Her descriptions were so detailed, at times I could feel myself rocking from side to side like I was on a carrier. Not many people can create that ...more

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Apr 23, 2016 Chris Wolak rated it it was amazing

I saw this novel a couple times at my local bookstore and wasn't sure about it. It's military fiction, which I'm often drawn to, but it also sounded kind of romancy. I worried it would be too far on the romance side for my tastes. Plus, the officer's hair on the cover is unsat. :)

At the mention of Navy SEALs on the back cover blurb, red flags starting unfurling in the back of my mind. I'm not blind, I've seen the covers in the romance section where SEALs seem to be code for Steamy Erotic Amazing I saw this novel a couple times at my local bookstore and wasn't sure about it. It's military fiction, which I'm often drawn to, but it also sounded kind of romancy. I worried it would be too far on the romance side for my tastes. Plus, the officer's hair on the cover is unsat. :)

At the mention of Navy SEALs on the back cover blurb, red flags starting unfurling in the back of my mind. I'm not blind, I've seen the covers in the romance section where SEALs seem to be code for Steamy Erotic Amazing Licentious Sex, which is great, but not what I'm currently into reading. On the other hand, I reasoned with myself, standing there in front of the new book table at my local bookstore, Wilson is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and she did serve in the Navy as a helicopter pilot for nine years, so maybe there will be some good action of the military variety. I took a chance and bought it.

So glad I did!

The military action seems realistic without being overly or insecurely technical in detail and the military woman's perspective & experience is highly accurate, from dealing with self-doubts, to the misogynistic culture, to the BS from individual men, to the strong bonds sometimes formed with other women.

In one scene an arrogant male pilot with the call sign Bull (as in bullshit, but also perhaps a nod to Pat Conroy's thinly fictionalized father, Bull Meechum in The Great Santini hits on Sara in a social setting when she's out of uniform. Bull talks nonstop about himself and asks her zero questions, probably assuming he's wowing her. She obviously knows he's full of shit and distractedly listens as he piles lie atop lie. When her friend arrives and the truth comes out, that Sara is an Academy grad, "Bull's drunken smile turns to a scowl, "Bitch," he says, before marching away." That scene nicely encapsulates what military experience can be like for women.

On her website Wilson has a "Pictorial Glossary" of the helicopters and ships featured in Hover, which is pretty cool. I served as landlubber in the Marine Corps in the 1980s and can't imagine the pressures Wilson experienced as a Naval pilot in the 1990s. I've often wished I'd joined the Navy for a chance to serve aboard ship. (Sssh! Don't tell anyone I said that, it's sacrilegious.)

The romance doesn't steal the show nor is it completely unrealistic (no silly scenes where they're off having a hot quickie in the back of a helicopter), but is actually integral to the main character's growth.

In addition to showing the missions Sara flies, her professional challenges, emotional struggles, and budding romance, Wilson also depicts the less glamorous side of military life such as shore patrol duty, obligatory social events, and negotiating the wardroom. Although there is camaraderie, there's also politics and jerky or even dangerous coworkers, as in many work situations.

There's an underlying vibe that I appreciated about this novel: there is no over-the-top glorification of war or service here. For the most part, it's humble people doing their duty, proud of the important work they do. Except for the bad guy, of course, ain't nothing humble about him. Also touching is that Sara is not the only character trying to heal from a past trauma.

Overall, Hover is the best fictional depiction of a women in the military that I've read to date. I'm looking forward to Wilson's second book, Clear to Lift, even if it looks like it will feature a new cast of characters. That's right, after all my trepidation about the romantic elements of this novel, I want to know how things end up for Sara and Eric! ...more

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Oct 27, 2016 Christine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, audio, debut-novels

I was hovering in the audio section of my library (you see what I did there!?), and I found this book. I was hesitant about checking this one out as I thought it might be too "romancie" for my liking. However, I loved the title, and it seemed meant to be in that moment. I'm so happy I did so because I loved this debut book! Yes, there is romance, but there are many other well written relationships as well. As I read (well, listened to this one if I am honest), I was frequently reminded of the ...more

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Nov 29, 2015 stl_reader rated it really liked it · review of another edition

If I were giving this a letter grade, I'd give it a B.

Solid little debut novel.

Sara Denning has issues with water (stemming from the death of her brother), but that doesn't stop her from being an uber-competent Navy helicopter pilot. In fact, she's really good at everything her job requires of her: flying choppers, shooting a pistol, dismantling and reassembling a weapon, spouting off rules and regulations... (This, by the way, is a slight negative about the book. I'm not a fan of heroines who If I were giving this a letter grade, I'd give it a B.

Solid little debut novel.

Sara Denning has issues with water (stemming from the death of her brother), but that doesn't stop her from being an uber-competent Navy helicopter pilot. In fact, she's really good at everything her job requires of her: flying choppers, shooting a pistol, dismantling and reassembling a weapon, spouting off rules and regulations... (This, by the way, is a slight negative about the book. I'm not a fan of heroines who are so competent at everything. I get that the author is making the point that woman in the armed services can be every bit as capable as men, but I think she overdid it a little.)

But Sara keeps a tight lid on her femininity and doesn't socialize much. Part of this is because she lives in a military world, a male-dominated world where some men hold her gender against her. So she tries to keep a low profile. The rest of it is because she's been on mental/emotional lock-down since (once again) the death of her brother.

So the book is largely about how she meets and gets involved with Eric Marxen (another military officer and another paragon of perfection, another slight negative about the book), the military operations (covert and otherwise) they are involved in, and how she learns to start resolving her issues.

Now, except for the early Suzanne Brockmann books, I'm not particularly a "SEAL" person. But if you are, and you enjoy stories that take place in a military setting--in this case, you'll learn about the the life of a Navy helicopter pilot and life on a Navy ship in general--this book might be just your cup of tea. I have to say I found all of the author's descriptions and explanations of Naval life and helicopter protocols and maneuvers to be very, very interesting. The action sequences (the "thriller" part, I guess you'd say) were pretty exciting.

The romance for me was kind of simple, maybe a bit cliched as written, but still nice. I'd rate it "warm"--a brief moment where they decide to have sex, otherwise just hugs and kisses. Basically, you have two upstanding, nice-looking people who are super-competent at many things, but who have to work a few things out and learn to trust each other on the road to happiness.

The denouement was a series of "kumbaya" moments, with even the orneriest of characters suddenly getting all sappy.

All in all, it's a nice little debut, noteworthy chiefly for the military setting and the inside look at the life of a Naval helicopter pilot. It reminded me of the kind of military romance I might have read in college/my 20s.

Edited to add: A couple of nitpicks I forgot to mention:(view spoiler) ...more

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Jul 31, 2015 Elizabeth "Eli" Olmedo rated it liked it · review of another edition

Anne A. Wilson’s Hover delivers an intense roller coaster ride, plunging readers in the deep end from the get go as the book opens with Sara trapped underwater. My own lungs clamored for air as Sara navigated her escape plan, her oxygen running out.

A navy pilot herself, Wilson afforded an unparalleled level of realism to her plot that had me standing on the ship feeling the salty wind or flying the helicopter, its rotors whipping overhead. Wilson placed me in the center of the action without Anne A. Wilson’s Hover delivers an intense roller coaster ride, plunging readers in the deep end from the get go as the book opens with Sara trapped underwater. My own lungs clamored for air as Sara navigated her escape plan, her oxygen running out.

A navy pilot herself, Wilson afforded an unparalleled level of realism to her plot that had me standing on the ship feeling the salty wind or flying the helicopter, its rotors whipping overhead. Wilson placed me in the center of the action without convoluting the story with technical mumbo jumbo present in many debut novels. In fact, for a while, I had to keep reminding myself that this was her first book, she had me so entrenched in Sara and Eric’s story. Unfortunately, that seemed to change after the half-way mark.

While briefly on land, Sara and Eric hook up, falling just short of turning into a full-blown sex scene that still went further than I cared or needed to know. From then on, the chemistry that had crackled between the protagonists fizzled out and their relationship turned into something out of a soap opera. They resembled the unrealistic caricatures found in Emily’s (Sara’s roommate) Harlequin novels (thankfully, without any further bedroom scenes) instead of people I might encounter in real life.

I still enjoyed the military side of the story — Sara’s missions, and her relationship with her team — I just couldn’t care less what happened to Sara and Eric as a couple. Protective or not, Eric crossed some lines he had no right to, making decisions about Sara’s direction that weren’t his to make. On the other hand, strong, independent Sara became a whiny, needy high school girl who feels slighted by the cute boy in school. This saddened me considering how much I liked them in the beginning. The villain too felt like the stereotypical bad guy plucked out of a Harlequin novel, created only to make the protagonists look good. This person could be seen coming a mile away, leaving little mystery in that department.

Had the entire book followed this pattern from the start, the let down wouldn’t have been so acute. I would have settled in for an average story, good for a one-time read. The strong beginning, however, led me to expect more, causing my disappointment. Readers should also prepare for foul language, which did nothing to enhance the story.

For the most part, it offers an entertaining read that military suspense fans might enjoy. I am looking forward to her next book. After all, this is Wilson’s debut novel, so I have hopes for her. ...more

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Oct 03, 2015 Cathy Cole rated it really liked it · review of another edition

If you want to know what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated world like the U.S. Navy, read Anne Wilson's Hover. If you want to know about the technology and training that goes into being a Navy helicopter pilot, read Anne Wilson's Hover. If you want to feel as though you're participating in secret Navy SEAL missions, read Anne Wilson's Hover. And if that's not enough for you, throw in a toe-curling romance.

As I've already stated, Sara Denning is a mass of contradictions. The words she ...more

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Mar 29, 2016 Karen rated it it was amazing

The author, Anne Wilson, lives in Arizona and came to my kids' school two weeks ago. An engaging and personable speaker, she gave a presentation about her time as a Navy pilot, complete with pictures that looked like they belonged on a poster for a movie about SEALS, and about how she came to writing as a career. My husband was in the Navy, so I know a good bit about amphibious ships--and I was totally intrigued by the idea of a woman pilot as a protagonist in a Gulf War book, and this ...more

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Jun 13, 2015 Jim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wilson’s experience as a crack Navy helicopter pilot shows in her debut. You can taste the salt spray and feel the helicopter's shuffle as it flies over pitching and rolling ships below.

Sara Denning, gifted aviator, is a complex character who shuns the limelight and wants to be judged only on her performance as an aviator and officer. Thrills and romance abound as Sara is forced to deal with demons from her past, resentful pilots in her detachment, and an overbearing senior officer who seems to ...more

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Nov 06, 2015 Linda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really liked it. Liked the female in a man's world adventure with a little romance thrown in. Some things were not plausible (in story line) but strong military/Navy details. Especially liked the "first female" syndrome. Been there, done that. Although she had a few more mentors than most of us. Appreciated her "small dot" philosophy - do your job really well but keep a low profile. I look forward to her next novel but not sure that the story will be appreciated by anyone without a military ...more

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Jun 29, 2015 Katherine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Outstanding! I do not give 5 stars lightly, but this is a terrific debut. The characters are engrossing, warts and all. The action is fast and furious, with plenty of detail, technical and narrative, about piloting a military helicopter under extreme circumstances. It's a great thriller, with personal bravery and ingenuity used to thwart the villain. It's a good love story. It provides insight into the integration of women in the Navy. It's well written. READ IT!

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Jul 31, 2015 Andrea rated it liked it · review of another edition

I loved this harlequinesque story! I'll read almost anything military, as I was in the Army Reserves. The author hits the culture of male and female interactions on the head! This was enjoyable because conversations and behaviors were authentic. I refer to "harlequin" as in the romance novels, because despite the perfect capture of the challenges of a woman in the military, much of the romance was over the top and cliche. Still a fun read!

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Mar 15, 2015 Marisa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Fantastic read. I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping and very emotional read by Anne A. Wilson and can't wait to read her other novels. I have no hesitation in HIGHLY recommending this novel.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Macmillan-Tor/Forge for the digital copy to review.

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Jul 26, 2015 Madison rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

Fantastic debut! Strong heroine, and great plot line. This was one that I could not put down...I walked around reading it, brushed my teeth reading it, accomplished nothing because I could not stop reading it. Can't wait for more from Anne Wilson.

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Dec 19, 2014 Tracy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I read the original manuscript and couldn't put this book down ! Looking forward to reading it again !

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Sep 26, 2016 Cherie O'Boyle rated it really liked it

Good first novel. I know she's writing more, so I'll be looking for those too.

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Sep 30, 2019 Lars Nordhagen rated it really liked it

Hover by Anne A. Wilson is an action-packed and heartwarming story about Sara, a helicopter pilot in the Navy. In the story, Sara is deployed onto a ship to serve but shortly after, her helicopter almost goes down but she maneuvers it back to the ground safely. But after she was given an award for her bravery, she is struck with heavy controversy. Throughout the novel, the book shows to be a strong, independent person and to not listen to other people’s words and or actions, similar to how Sara Hover by Anne A. Wilson is an action-packed and heartwarming story about Sara, a helicopter pilot in the Navy. In the story, Sara is deployed onto a ship to serve but shortly after, her helicopter almost goes down but she maneuvers it back to the ground safely. But after she was given an award for her bravery, she is struck with heavy controversy. Throughout the novel, the book shows to be a strong, independent person and to not listen to other people’s words and or actions, similar to how Sara did not listen to the surrounding controversy and continued her duty in the Navy.
The complex plot of Hover helps to convey a deep sense of conflict pummeling Sara as she has to fight off hate from some and is forced to fix the relationship with her roommate or Commander Claggett after she said something that “the blood drain from his face” and making it seem like she has “plunged a dagger in his heart” (Wilson 235). Additionally, Hover is a book that quickly yet smoothly, oscillates between fast, intense action scenes and slow, emotional chapters. This is conveyed early on during the first 3 chapters when we are immediately hit with an extreme simulation where Sara is trapped underwater and grabs “at the seat rails, muscles rigid, holding myself in place” (Wilson 13). Wilson eases us back into real life with her confessing to the reader in a deep monologue even revealing true feelings when she mutters “my mom, I miss her. I’ve lived away from home for eight years, but...the loneliness becomes acute and nostalgia returns” (Wilson 23) but this solemn moment doesn’t last for much longer as our protagonist soon after has to blindly land a flaming helicopter with a mountain of pressure on her back.
In conclusion, Sara is an exquisite protagonist who will keep both those who want a romantic story or those who want an insight into the life of a soldier wanting to read 1 more chapter again, and again. The only way Wilson could have improved on the novel is if the tone of the story was made lighter and less stressful but this is made up for with it also giving a sense of urgency in the story. All throughout this engaging novel, Wilson certainly does tell a story with many layers that pile up until the resolution when the reader is given a satisfying ending.
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Apr 03, 2018 laurel [suspected bibliophile] rated it really liked it

Shelves: genfic, 2018-read, military-fic, contemporary, new-adult, military-women

So it gets a little (okay, it gets very) ridiculous at the end (aside from that, it would be five stars easily), but overall this is a pretty fantastic romance about two helicopter pilots falling in love in the middle of a WestPac deployment.

I loved Sara, who was badass and forced to balance what so many women in the military must—her femininity versus her professionalism. While Sara copes with being one woman in a sea of men by shutting down everything, her roommate and fellow pilot Emily was ...more

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Apr 01, 2019 Corinne Bradney rated it really liked it

Recommended to Corinne by: Won a book giveaway

Hover is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Hover is about Sarah a strong female lead who accomplishes much in her young lifetime. The book drops you right in the middle of her military career where she is experiencing technical difficulties with her helicopter amidst dealing with a difficult commander who seems to have a personal vendetta against Sarah. The book takes you through Sarah's journey as a female helicopter pilot who meets an unexpected love interest and gets thrown into more than she ...more

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Mar 26, 2017 Cheryl rated it really liked it

Excellent military thriller

Lt. Sara Denning goes through the U.S. Naval Academy and becomes a Navy helicopter pilot - all while being deathly afraid of being submerged in water. There are reasons - that you find out in the story - but she's devoted the last eight years of her life to the military and she finds that she loves flying helicopters.

This was a very realistic feeling book. I'm sure a major reason for this is that the author herself graduated from the Naval Academy and flew Navy ...more

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Aug 03, 2017 Amabelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: military-romance

"Hover" is one of those books I couldn't put down and was always sneaking just one chapter in each brake (as during heating water for a tea). While I'm not particularly fond of the first person point of view, it worked very well in this book as one really lives with the heroine's feelings and thoughts.
My one point of critique: the overall, especially the end of, the suspense-plot ( the main action of the suspense was well executed) could have been a little bit longer (or I may just want to read ...more

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Jan 07, 2020 Patricia rated it it was amazing

Loved this story of Navy helicopter pilot Sarah Denning. Lots of action - even with all the technical Navy/aeronautical terms was easy to follow.

It is a bit of insta-love between Eric & Sarah but other than that one component their story develops well.

There story is not easy. Crossing professional lines, secrets and insecurities create an angsty canvas for their relationship - not that the overall story really focuses on that though. It is single POV from Sarah's perspective so it really is ...more

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May 30, 2017 Kirsten rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, loved

I could not put this book down!

I do have to agree with others, that the navy lingo was a bit over my head and I often skimmed it, but I never felt in over my head. The writing was riveting and moved along at a good pace. Sometimes I did have to re-read passages to figure out exactly what was happening, but it wasn't a chore to re-read. It was exciting.

The plot is well-done. I like that it is more than a romance--the other characters had some depth. And Sara was such a badass character, as well ...more

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Anne A. Wilson lives with her husband and two sons in Fountain Hills, Arizona. When not writing, Anne spends her days on a pool deck coaching triathletes and teaching adults how to swim. She has also worked in the semiconductor industry, and prior to that, served nine years active duty as a navy helicopter pilot, which included three years of search and rescue flying in the high peaks of the ...more

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“On a night like tonight, without goggles, it’s hard to know where the ocean ends and the sky begins. With no horizon reference, flight decks resemble little more than lighted postage stamps, floating in the middle of space. Everything seems to float—the stars, radio antennas, buoys, ships—in one vast, black, spherical void.” — 1 likes

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