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Surviving With Love
Sparks fly when Stacey Parker meets Cord McConnell in the Bitterroot Wilderness of Eastern Idaho. From their first heated exchange, she doubts they will survive their assignment in the wilderness without killing each other. Cord McConnell isn't prepared for the sight of the young woman with the wild mane of strawberry blond curls who claims to be his tracker. No way is he agreeing to follow this girl into the woods on such a dangerous assignment! But time is ticking away and two kidnapped boys will not survive if he fails. Committed to the job and without other options, Cord reluctantly agrees. Days and nights on the trail take on new meaning as Cord and Stacey struggle against the wilderness and a growing physical attraction. Idealistic and innocent, Stacey is determined to save herself for marriage. Emotionally and physically scarred, Cord doesn't do first times or marriage. When danger inserts itself into the tension between them, will they be able to save the boys? At the end of the mission, can they go their separate ways-or will fate step in and force them to face another dangerous situation and their attraction once again?
361 pages, ebook
First published May 1, 2009
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June 14, 2009
Fantastic. A hands-down wonderful read with great outdoor adventure, a smart heroine with some standards, and that mysterious hero with pain in his past that needs some tender care. Wonderful plotting technique and details on wilderness tracking and survival. This story left me wanting to pack up and head out west for some back country hiking. I definitely recommend this book for a great romantic read--something "different"--and for a satisfying HEA.
June 6, 2009
Characters
Cord McConnell – The man to call when all else has failed, and all else has failed when Cord is called in. He’s fast, determined and more often than not he gets the job done. A professional to the end but he also knows his limitation – that is until he meets the local tracker.
Stacy Parker – She is the best at what she does, she knows it, her boss’s knows it and when an urgent job demands the best – the tough guys with the attitude will also find out she is the best and a whole lot more.
The Plot
Cord McConnell is called in to help save two missing lads from the great unknown – and unknown in more ways than one. In order to do his thing he needs to team up with one of the best local tracker in the area.
Having a game plan and working as he normally does, he get into the mindset and prepares himself for the journey ahead. Meeting a petite woman out in the wilderness is not Cord’s idea of the ideal way to start a hunt and with him not knowing how gruelling the terrain or the journey itself might be – he did not have time for the distraction of rescuing a wondering female.
Stacey Parker however was having none of it and sets him right with literally her first word
“I won’t wait on you if you fall behind either, and whining is for dogs. You’re welcome to be in charge and I’ll follow orders when I agree with them,”
and so the journey had one of two ways to go if some quick compromising was not fast in coming.
Compromise however takes two and these two have alot of issue to overcome before they can truly enjoy the benefits of compromising…
Surprise element
I have been keeping track on the release of this book for some time now – the blurb was a brilliant build up and it had all the things that appeals to me as a reader and i could not wait to read more.
This is Ms. Vickery first horse out of the stable so to speak and i was not only surprised but very pleased at the quality of the plot. It was well thought out, evenly paced and a lot of reality wrapped into the make believe of this book. It was worth the all nighter i pulled just to finish it in one go.
Predictability
Other than the obvious, alpha male meet pretty little girl in the mountain – and from there it’s a total free fall and i loved it. There were twist and turns, bumps and hiccups along the way and the fact that not everything went as expected was a real treat. These protags had to work hard – damn hard in every sense of the word to get anything and they so deserve a HEA.
Smut/Ick Factor
This was a honest to goodness hold on to your principle sort of suspense romance. I would use the word courting but time, distance and the situation they were in would belie the wording. The main protags definately mixed it up – they were aware of the attraction, but they either had enough principle on one hand to know that a roll in the hay is sometimes never worth it and on the other hand they knew that with this particular partner the smut would be the best thing to have ever happen to them and they were just not prepared for that.
While i would like to say this book could have easily stand on it’s own without the romance element to – it was that good – The romance only soften the edges and makes SURVIVING WITH LOVE just simply a wonderful read.
Positive
Where do i begin – straight off i love this book – never thought i would, but after all is said and done, a fantastic read.
Firstly Ms. Vickery either has first hand knowledge of either wilderness techniques or she did a lot of first hand research – I was not only impressed but amazed at the wealth of info that went into this book.
The characters were from the outset, protags that stuck with you and never let you forget them. Cord –ex-military, stubborn, with an attitude, but also has enough experience and common sense to know when to work towards a common goal rather that puff up and be the Mr Big Man in the wilderness.
Stacey – you would almost say she was little Ms. Perfect until you realise that her madness was not only ingrained but she genuinely believed in everything she does and stands for – a woman i have the highest respect for.
The protags were developed – I knew then, when they cried, when they got angry, when they were happy and more over when it came to major decisions – i was rooting for them.
A page turner , if ever there was one. I literally did not stop reading until i clicked the last page. Fast paced, tension filled suspense – old school family issues and new age expectancy all made this book a brilliant read.
This book was a bit of two stories overlapping and intertwining into each other and this made SURVIVING WITH LOVE more enjoyable. The starting and eventual development of Cord’s and Stacey’s relationship was one, then there was the mystery of the “missing” that eventually led then on an adventure the likes of which i have been waiting for – for a long time.
SURVIVING WITH LOVE is one of those reads where everyone in the story –yes even the baddies – got show time. It was nicely done, i thought it made everything more personalised – more real somehow.
I was also constantly amazed that the author gave me everything i could have hoped for, for the two protags, made them jump through as much loop as i would have and literally burst my pessimistic bubble about how they could not be all that and more.
I was dragged through a whole range of emotional highs and lows, but i also have the most fantastic laugh as well with some of the not only comical situation, but the author gave little bits of humour here and there that really broke up the angsty tension of the book.
There was a level of honesty to this book that was frighteningly direct, rude at times and sometimes downright scary – all in all, there was no coyness to any aspect of these people. I love it.
Bottom line.
One of the best books i have read so far this year. A book i started reading expecting the run of the mill romance with a dash of mystery thrown in for good measure. What i got was a well thought out plot. With very professional protags, who not only were direct and honest with each other, but protags who were willing to go the distance once they made up their minds.
The author has step into the spotlight for me, with not only the detail description she uses in the book – but personally i found her knowledge of the area she introduces us to be spot on and her use of techniques to be accurate up to date and delivered in very layman terms.
Nothing was easily in this book, everything had to be worked for but the end result was all the more sweeter just because of that. I am already looking forward to Ms. Vickery’s next production.
Negative
This one i am not even going to try finding a negative – they were there most definately, but nothing to take away from my enjoyment of this book. If there was one thing missing – it would be details of how to get onto a wilderness survival course – this book was that good.
Cover
I can’t say i was blown away with it, but in the big scheme of things the cover is a more then accurate description of what happens in this book.
Cord McConnell – The man to call when all else has failed, and all else has failed when Cord is called in. He’s fast, determined and more often than not he gets the job done. A professional to the end but he also knows his limitation – that is until he meets the local tracker.
Stacy Parker – She is the best at what she does, she knows it, her boss’s knows it and when an urgent job demands the best – the tough guys with the attitude will also find out she is the best and a whole lot more.
The Plot
Cord McConnell is called in to help save two missing lads from the great unknown – and unknown in more ways than one. In order to do his thing he needs to team up with one of the best local tracker in the area.
Having a game plan and working as he normally does, he get into the mindset and prepares himself for the journey ahead. Meeting a petite woman out in the wilderness is not Cord’s idea of the ideal way to start a hunt and with him not knowing how gruelling the terrain or the journey itself might be – he did not have time for the distraction of rescuing a wondering female.
Stacey Parker however was having none of it and sets him right with literally her first word
“I won’t wait on you if you fall behind either, and whining is for dogs. You’re welcome to be in charge and I’ll follow orders when I agree with them,”
and so the journey had one of two ways to go if some quick compromising was not fast in coming.
Compromise however takes two and these two have alot of issue to overcome before they can truly enjoy the benefits of compromising…
Surprise element
I have been keeping track on the release of this book for some time now – the blurb was a brilliant build up and it had all the things that appeals to me as a reader and i could not wait to read more.
This is Ms. Vickery first horse out of the stable so to speak and i was not only surprised but very pleased at the quality of the plot. It was well thought out, evenly paced and a lot of reality wrapped into the make believe of this book. It was worth the all nighter i pulled just to finish it in one go.
Predictability
Other than the obvious, alpha male meet pretty little girl in the mountain – and from there it’s a total free fall and i loved it. There were twist and turns, bumps and hiccups along the way and the fact that not everything went as expected was a real treat. These protags had to work hard – damn hard in every sense of the word to get anything and they so deserve a HEA.
Smut/Ick Factor
This was a honest to goodness hold on to your principle sort of suspense romance. I would use the word courting but time, distance and the situation they were in would belie the wording. The main protags definately mixed it up – they were aware of the attraction, but they either had enough principle on one hand to know that a roll in the hay is sometimes never worth it and on the other hand they knew that with this particular partner the smut would be the best thing to have ever happen to them and they were just not prepared for that.
While i would like to say this book could have easily stand on it’s own without the romance element to – it was that good – The romance only soften the edges and makes SURVIVING WITH LOVE just simply a wonderful read.
Positive
Where do i begin – straight off i love this book – never thought i would, but after all is said and done, a fantastic read.
Firstly Ms. Vickery either has first hand knowledge of either wilderness techniques or she did a lot of first hand research – I was not only impressed but amazed at the wealth of info that went into this book.
The characters were from the outset, protags that stuck with you and never let you forget them. Cord –ex-military, stubborn, with an attitude, but also has enough experience and common sense to know when to work towards a common goal rather that puff up and be the Mr Big Man in the wilderness.
Stacey – you would almost say she was little Ms. Perfect until you realise that her madness was not only ingrained but she genuinely believed in everything she does and stands for – a woman i have the highest respect for.
The protags were developed – I knew then, when they cried, when they got angry, when they were happy and more over when it came to major decisions – i was rooting for them.
A page turner , if ever there was one. I literally did not stop reading until i clicked the last page. Fast paced, tension filled suspense – old school family issues and new age expectancy all made this book a brilliant read.
This book was a bit of two stories overlapping and intertwining into each other and this made SURVIVING WITH LOVE more enjoyable. The starting and eventual development of Cord’s and Stacey’s relationship was one, then there was the mystery of the “missing” that eventually led then on an adventure the likes of which i have been waiting for – for a long time.
SURVIVING WITH LOVE is one of those reads where everyone in the story –yes even the baddies – got show time. It was nicely done, i thought it made everything more personalised – more real somehow.
I was also constantly amazed that the author gave me everything i could have hoped for, for the two protags, made them jump through as much loop as i would have and literally burst my pessimistic bubble about how they could not be all that and more.
I was dragged through a whole range of emotional highs and lows, but i also have the most fantastic laugh as well with some of the not only comical situation, but the author gave little bits of humour here and there that really broke up the angsty tension of the book.
There was a level of honesty to this book that was frighteningly direct, rude at times and sometimes downright scary – all in all, there was no coyness to any aspect of these people. I love it.
Bottom line.
One of the best books i have read so far this year. A book i started reading expecting the run of the mill romance with a dash of mystery thrown in for good measure. What i got was a well thought out plot. With very professional protags, who not only were direct and honest with each other, but protags who were willing to go the distance once they made up their minds.
The author has step into the spotlight for me, with not only the detail description she uses in the book – but personally i found her knowledge of the area she introduces us to be spot on and her use of techniques to be accurate up to date and delivered in very layman terms.
Nothing was easily in this book, everything had to be worked for but the end result was all the more sweeter just because of that. I am already looking forward to Ms. Vickery’s next production.
Negative
This one i am not even going to try finding a negative – they were there most definately, but nothing to take away from my enjoyment of this book. If there was one thing missing – it would be details of how to get onto a wilderness survival course – this book was that good.
Cover
I can’t say i was blown away with it, but in the big scheme of things the cover is a more then accurate description of what happens in this book.
July 22, 2009
Stacey Parker was a tracker called in to help Cord McConnell find two teenagers that had been kidnapped. From the moment Cord met Stacey the sparks started flying! The minute her smart mouth opened, he was captivated by her. She was unlike any female he had ever met and was intrigued by her on so many levels. These two characters were explosive together and that was just when they were sitting next to each other! Sexual tension crackled through the air the minute they laid eyes on each other and the book just kept on getting better. I was breathless at one moment and laughing the next. The action scenes were outstanding and the research that went into being a tracker fascinated me and I wanted to learn more about what they actually did. Cord was one of those hard bodied hunky ex-military guys that just makes your knees get weak. One of the funniest parts of the book was when Cord has to get his mind off of Stacey and he has to mentally dismantle an M16 to do so! Oh my gosh, I loved Cord. His character was strong when he had to be and oh so gentle when necessary. He was excellent with children *sigh* and just downright yummy!
Surviving with love was a thrilling action packed read with such a well crafted plot line. I loved how Ms. Vickery kept me wanting more from the characters and then delivery on my wants. Surviving With Love is a book that you WILL NOT want to put down until you have gotten to the very last line of the book. Everything about this book surpassed my expectations. I will automatically pick up anything written by Rebecca Vickery in the future. I fell in love with the writing style, the humor and the reality of this book. I really am speechless as no words can really describe how good this book really is. Outstanding, magnificent, exceptional, unforgettable are all words that I would normally use but really, they don't begin to illustrate how much I loved it. Read the book, you WILL NOT be disappointed. If this book could get a higher rating, I would give it in a heartbeat and not think twice about it! SPECTACULAR!
Surviving with love was a thrilling action packed read with such a well crafted plot line. I loved how Ms. Vickery kept me wanting more from the characters and then delivery on my wants. Surviving With Love is a book that you WILL NOT want to put down until you have gotten to the very last line of the book. Everything about this book surpassed my expectations. I will automatically pick up anything written by Rebecca Vickery in the future. I fell in love with the writing style, the humor and the reality of this book. I really am speechless as no words can really describe how good this book really is. Outstanding, magnificent, exceptional, unforgettable are all words that I would normally use but really, they don't begin to illustrate how much I loved it. Read the book, you WILL NOT be disappointed. If this book could get a higher rating, I would give it in a heartbeat and not think twice about it! SPECTACULAR!
June 15, 2009
Characters
Cord McConnell – The man to call when all else has failed, and all else has failed when Cord is called in. He’s fast, determined and more often than not he gets the job done. A professional to the end but he also knows his limitation – that is until he meets the local tracker.
Stacy Parker – She is the best at what she does, she knows it, her boss’s knows it and when an urgent job demands the best – the tough guys with the attitude will also find out she is the best and a whole lot more.
The Plot
Cord McConnell is called in to help save two missing lads from the great unknown – and unknown in more ways than one. In order to do his thing he needs to team up with one of the best local tracker in the area.
Having a game plan and working as he normally does, he get into the mindset and prepares himself for the journey ahead. Meeting a petite woman out in the wilderness is not Cord’s idea of the ideal way to start a hunt and with him not knowing how gruelling the terrain or the journey itself might be – he did not have time for the distraction of rescuing a wondering female.
Stacey Parker however was having none of it and sets him right with literally her first word
“I won’t wait on you if you fall behind either, and whining is for dogs. You’re welcome to be in charge and I’ll follow orders when I agree with them,”
and so the journey had one of two ways to go if some quick compromising was not fast in coming.
Compromise however takes two and these two have alot of issue to overcome before they can truly enjoy the benefits of compromising…
Surprise element
I have been keeping track on the release of this book for some time now – the blurb was a brilliant build up and it had all the things that appeals to me as a reader and i could not wait to read more.
This is Ms. Vickery first horse out of the stable so to speak and i was not only surprised but very pleased at the quality of the plot. It was well thought out, evenly paced and a lot of reality wrapped into the make believe of this book. It was worth the all nighter i pulled just to finish it in one go.
Predictability
Other than the obvious, alpha male meet pretty little girl in the mountain – and from there it’s a total free fall and i loved it. There were twist and turns, bumps and hiccups along the way and the fact that not everything went as expected was a real treat. These protags had to work hard – damn hard in every sense of the word to get anything and they so deserve a HEA.
Smut/Ick Factor
This was a honest to goodness hold on to your principle sort of suspense romance. I would use the word courting but time, distance and the situation they were in would belie the wording. The main protags definately mixed it up – they were aware of the attraction, but they either had enough principle on one hand to know that a roll in the hay is sometimes never worth it and on the other hand they knew that with this particular partner the smut would be the best thing to have ever happen to them and they were just not prepared for that.
While i would like to say this book could have easily stand on it’s own without the romance element to – it was that good – The romance only soften the edges and makes SURVIVING WITH LOVE just simply a wonderful read.
Positive
Where do i begin – straight off i love this book – never thought i would, but after all is said and done, a fantastic read.
Firstly Ms. Vickery either has first hand knowledge of either wilderness techniques or she did a lot of first hand research – I was not only impressed but amazed at the wealth of info that went into this book.
The characters were from the outset, protags that stuck with you and never let you forget them. Cord –ex-military, stubborn, with an attitude, but also has enough experience and common sense to know when to work towards a common goal rather that puff up and be the Mr Big Man in the wilderness.
Stacey – you would almost say she was little Ms. Perfect until you realise that her madness was not only ingrained but she genuinely believed in everything she does and stands for – a woman i have the highest respect for.
The protags were developed – I knew then, when they cried, when they got angry, when they were happy and more over when it came to major decisions – i was rooting for them.
A page turner , if ever there was one. I literally did not stop reading until i clicked the last page. Fast paced, tension filled suspense – old school family issues and new age expectancy all made this book a brilliant read.
This book was a bit of two stories overlapping and intertwining into each other and this made SURVIVING WITH LOVE more enjoyable. The starting and eventual development of Cord’s and Stacey’s relationship was one, then there was the mystery of the “missing” that eventually led then on an adventure the likes of which i have been waiting for – for a long time.
SURVIVING WITH LOVE is one of those reads where everyone in the story –yes even the baddies – got show time. It was nicely done, i thought it made everything more personalised – more real somehow.
I was also constantly amazed that the author gave me everything i could have hoped for, for the two protags, made them jump through as much loop as i would have and literally burst my pessimistic bubble about how they could not be all that and more.
I was dragged through a whole range of emotional highs and lows, but i also have the most fantastic laugh as well with some of the not only comical situation, but the author gave little bits of humour here and there that really broke up the angsty tension of the book.
There was a level of honesty to this book that was frighteningly direct, rude at times and sometimes downright scary – all in all, there was no coyness to any aspect of these people. I love it.
Bottom line.
One of the best books i have read so far this year. A book i started reading expecting the run of the mill romance with a dash of mystery thrown in for good measure. What i got was a well thought out plot. With very professional protags, who not only were direct and honest with each other, but protags who were willing to go the distance once they made up their minds.
The author has step into the spotlight for me, with not only the detail description she uses in the book – but personally i found her knowledge of the area she introduces us to be spot on and her use of techniques to be accurate up to date and delivered in very layman terms.
Nothing was easily in this book, everything had to be worked for but the end result was all the more sweeter just because of that. I am already looking forward to Ms. Vickery’s next production.
Negative
This one i am not even going to try finding a negative – they were there most definately, but nothing to take away from my enjoyment of this book. If there was one thing missing – it would be details of how to get onto a wilderness survival course – this book was that good.
Cover
I can’t say i was blown away with it, but in the big scheme of things the cover is a more then accurate description of what happens in this book.
Cord McConnell – The man to call when all else has failed, and all else has failed when Cord is called in. He’s fast, determined and more often than not he gets the job done. A professional to the end but he also knows his limitation – that is until he meets the local tracker.
Stacy Parker – She is the best at what she does, she knows it, her boss’s knows it and when an urgent job demands the best – the tough guys with the attitude will also find out she is the best and a whole lot more.
The Plot
Cord McConnell is called in to help save two missing lads from the great unknown – and unknown in more ways than one. In order to do his thing he needs to team up with one of the best local tracker in the area.
Having a game plan and working as he normally does, he get into the mindset and prepares himself for the journey ahead. Meeting a petite woman out in the wilderness is not Cord’s idea of the ideal way to start a hunt and with him not knowing how gruelling the terrain or the journey itself might be – he did not have time for the distraction of rescuing a wondering female.
Stacey Parker however was having none of it and sets him right with literally her first word
“I won’t wait on you if you fall behind either, and whining is for dogs. You’re welcome to be in charge and I’ll follow orders when I agree with them,”
and so the journey had one of two ways to go if some quick compromising was not fast in coming.
Compromise however takes two and these two have alot of issue to overcome before they can truly enjoy the benefits of compromising…
Surprise element
I have been keeping track on the release of this book for some time now – the blurb was a brilliant build up and it had all the things that appeals to me as a reader and i could not wait to read more.
This is Ms. Vickery first horse out of the stable so to speak and i was not only surprised but very pleased at the quality of the plot. It was well thought out, evenly paced and a lot of reality wrapped into the make believe of this book. It was worth the all nighter i pulled just to finish it in one go.
Predictability
Other than the obvious, alpha male meet pretty little girl in the mountain – and from there it’s a total free fall and i loved it. There were twist and turns, bumps and hiccups along the way and the fact that not everything went as expected was a real treat. These protags had to work hard – damn hard in every sense of the word to get anything and they so deserve a HEA.
Smut/Ick Factor
This was a honest to goodness hold on to your principle sort of suspense romance. I would use the word courting but time, distance and the situation they were in would belie the wording. The main protags definately mixed it up – they were aware of the attraction, but they either had enough principle on one hand to know that a roll in the hay is sometimes never worth it and on the other hand they knew that with this particular partner the smut would be the best thing to have ever happen to them and they were just not prepared for that.
While i would like to say this book could have easily stand on it’s own without the romance element to – it was that good – The romance only soften the edges and makes SURVIVING WITH LOVE just simply a wonderful read.
Positive
Where do i begin – straight off i love this book – never thought i would, but after all is said and done, a fantastic read.
Firstly Ms. Vickery either has first hand knowledge of either wilderness techniques or she did a lot of first hand research – I was not only impressed but amazed at the wealth of info that went into this book.
The characters were from the outset, protags that stuck with you and never let you forget them. Cord –ex-military, stubborn, with an attitude, but also has enough experience and common sense to know when to work towards a common goal rather that puff up and be the Mr Big Man in the wilderness.
Stacey – you would almost say she was little Ms. Perfect until you realise that her madness was not only ingrained but she genuinely believed in everything she does and stands for – a woman i have the highest respect for.
The protags were developed – I knew then, when they cried, when they got angry, when they were happy and more over when it came to major decisions – i was rooting for them.
A page turner , if ever there was one. I literally did not stop reading until i clicked the last page. Fast paced, tension filled suspense – old school family issues and new age expectancy all made this book a brilliant read.
This book was a bit of two stories overlapping and intertwining into each other and this made SURVIVING WITH LOVE more enjoyable. The starting and eventual development of Cord’s and Stacey’s relationship was one, then there was the mystery of the “missing” that eventually led then on an adventure the likes of which i have been waiting for – for a long time.
SURVIVING WITH LOVE is one of those reads where everyone in the story –yes even the baddies – got show time. It was nicely done, i thought it made everything more personalised – more real somehow.
I was also constantly amazed that the author gave me everything i could have hoped for, for the two protags, made them jump through as much loop as i would have and literally burst my pessimistic bubble about how they could not be all that and more.
I was dragged through a whole range of emotional highs and lows, but i also have the most fantastic laugh as well with some of the not only comical situation, but the author gave little bits of humour here and there that really broke up the angsty tension of the book.
There was a level of honesty to this book that was frighteningly direct, rude at times and sometimes downright scary – all in all, there was no coyness to any aspect of these people. I love it.
Bottom line.
One of the best books i have read so far this year. A book i started reading expecting the run of the mill romance with a dash of mystery thrown in for good measure. What i got was a well thought out plot. With very professional protags, who not only were direct and honest with each other, but protags who were willing to go the distance once they made up their minds.
The author has step into the spotlight for me, with not only the detail description she uses in the book – but personally i found her knowledge of the area she introduces us to be spot on and her use of techniques to be accurate up to date and delivered in very layman terms.
Nothing was easily in this book, everything had to be worked for but the end result was all the more sweeter just because of that. I am already looking forward to Ms. Vickery’s next production.
Negative
This one i am not even going to try finding a negative – they were there most definately, but nothing to take away from my enjoyment of this book. If there was one thing missing – it would be details of how to get onto a wilderness survival course – this book was that good.
Cover
I can’t say i was blown away with it, but in the big scheme of things the cover is a more then accurate description of what happens in this book.
June 26, 2011
I enjoyed escaping recently to Canada, Idaho, and New York. I managed to visit all these scenic and action packed locations within a few short days. I know - it seems hard to believe that I could make these trips so quickly. I did it by reading about the thrilling lives of tracker, Stacey Parker and hostage rescuer, Cord McConnell. Rebecca Vickery writes about these two memorable characters in her book, Surviving with Love. Great secondary characters add to the richness of the story.
You'd think a tough ex-military guy, like McConnell, could handle the petite tracker, but it's a lost cause from the moment they meet. Both were hired to find two young boys taken hostage by dangerous criminals. Although Stacey's tracking skills impress Cord, he's also attracted to her physically and emotionally. Stacey's a sassy, smart, tough and sweet woman with amazing outdoor skills. Even though Stacey doesn't like Cord bossing her around on the Canadian trail to find the boys, she falls hard for him anyhow. Not only does she have to protect herself from the kidnappers, but also from her lustful and romantic feelings for Cord. The dialogue between these two characters is so much fun to read.
If this book should be made into a movie, I'd cast Reese Witherspoon as Stacey. Of course, her hair color would need to be changed to strawberry blonde. A possible actor for Cord's role might be Gerald Butler. He's tough but compassionate at the same time.
I highly recommend Surviving with Love, but only if you enjoy reading the following in a novel: explosive sexual tension between the hero and heroine, an action plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, a developing romance between two strong-willed individuals, dynamic dialogue, and last but not least, feeling the experience of tracking criminals in a wilderness. I hope you read this outstanding book, you won't be disappointed.
You'd think a tough ex-military guy, like McConnell, could handle the petite tracker, but it's a lost cause from the moment they meet. Both were hired to find two young boys taken hostage by dangerous criminals. Although Stacey's tracking skills impress Cord, he's also attracted to her physically and emotionally. Stacey's a sassy, smart, tough and sweet woman with amazing outdoor skills. Even though Stacey doesn't like Cord bossing her around on the Canadian trail to find the boys, she falls hard for him anyhow. Not only does she have to protect herself from the kidnappers, but also from her lustful and romantic feelings for Cord. The dialogue between these two characters is so much fun to read.
If this book should be made into a movie, I'd cast Reese Witherspoon as Stacey. Of course, her hair color would need to be changed to strawberry blonde. A possible actor for Cord's role might be Gerald Butler. He's tough but compassionate at the same time.
I highly recommend Surviving with Love, but only if you enjoy reading the following in a novel: explosive sexual tension between the hero and heroine, an action plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, a developing romance between two strong-willed individuals, dynamic dialogue, and last but not least, feeling the experience of tracking criminals in a wilderness. I hope you read this outstanding book, you won't be disappointed.
October 24, 2014
Half way thru I had to stop. For a novel that's 361 pages, it felt like it was never going to end. And shit, the so-called heroine drove me bloody nuts! We get it. You're a virgin. Stop talking about it constantly.
May 23, 2010
Two strong personalitites coming together with respect for each other. Great all around adventure and love story. Gotta read it.
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