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Breaking Free #2
Capture of the Defiance
Espionage, clues, and a race to find the missing information before it is too late.
When Makayla Summerlin travels to Hong Kong to join her grandfather Henry in his voyage around the world on the Defiance, the reunion goes well until Henry is kidnapped and the Defiance disappears! Unsure of what to do, Makayla reaches out to an old friend for help.
When Brian Jacobs receives a frantic call from a friend, he drops everything to go her. His work in Hong Kong has been carefully optimized for long-term success, but his professional and personal life become entangled when Makayla is almost kidnapped in front of him. Seeing her again has awakened old feelings, and he is committed to helping her, no matter the cost.
Their team of allies grows as they slowly unravel the reason Henry and Makayla have been targeted, but will they discover the truth before time runs out for Henry?
Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of mystery and intrigue. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!
Main 70,208 words, 213 (6x9) pages
{1. New Adult. 2. Thriller. 3. Action/Adventure. 4. Suspense. 5. Hong Kong. 6. Briefly Suggestive Romance.}
When Makayla Summerlin travels to Hong Kong to join her grandfather Henry in his voyage around the world on the Defiance, the reunion goes well until Henry is kidnapped and the Defiance disappears! Unsure of what to do, Makayla reaches out to an old friend for help.
When Brian Jacobs receives a frantic call from a friend, he drops everything to go her. His work in Hong Kong has been carefully optimized for long-term success, but his professional and personal life become entangled when Makayla is almost kidnapped in front of him. Seeing her again has awakened old feelings, and he is committed to helping her, no matter the cost.
Their team of allies grows as they slowly unravel the reason Henry and Makayla have been targeted, but will they discover the truth before time runs out for Henry?
Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of mystery and intrigue. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!
Main 70,208 words, 213 (6x9) pages
{1. New Adult. 2. Thriller. 3. Action/Adventure. 4. Suspense. 5. Hong Kong. 6. Briefly Suggestive Romance.}
- GenresRomance
248 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2017
About the author
S.E. Smith
225 books2,589 followersS.E. Smith is an internationally acclaimed, New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away.
Readers can check out her website at https://sesmithfl.com and chat with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/se.smith.5
Readers can check out her website at https://sesmithfl.com and chat with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/se.smith.5
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January 21, 2020
Wow! I didn't expect this kind of turn, the first book was young adult fiction, but Capture of the Defiance is a full on spy thriller with hints of romance! I don't normally enjoy spy thrillers since I feel like it doesn't make any sense and life doesn't work the way spy thrillers are written about. There is a lot I think was cliche and unrealistic in my opinion, but I was surprised how I enjoyed this book.
December 5, 2018
This is the second book in this new/young adult series. Six years have gone by and we don't really need every detail of Makayla, Tyrell and Brian's lives in those years for this to work. Being curious, I would like a short story for each but basically they spent these years on furthering education and careers. Henry and Makayla are put into a life threatening situation, through no fault of their own. The outcome has the potential to place thousands in danger.
It amazes me that S.E. Smith can cross genre's so successfully. This is a good international type thriller-suspense with nothing paranormal and I am going to be waiting for the next book.
It amazes me that S.E. Smith can cross genre's so successfully. This is a good international type thriller-suspense with nothing paranormal and I am going to be waiting for the next book.
September 7, 2017
Not quite my cup of tea but a good read.
Love this author but did not read the first book as it was young adult and not my genre.
Found this to be interesting and kept my attention even though there seemed to be some reviewing of things that happened in book 1.
Will be looking forward to the next book.
Love this author but did not read the first book as it was young adult and not my genre.
Found this to be interesting and kept my attention even though there seemed to be some reviewing of things that happened in book 1.
Will be looking forward to the next book.
April 21, 2018
Capture of the Defiance
This mystery series of the Defiance are mind blowing.
Well thought out plots, with lots of twist and turns.
Love the characters, they are so real.
Even one of the baddies make you wish good things for him.
S E Smith, you are a genius 10+👍
This mystery series of the Defiance are mind blowing.
Well thought out plots, with lots of twist and turns.
Love the characters, they are so real.
Even one of the baddies make you wish good things for him.
S E Smith, you are a genius 10+👍
January 1, 2018
This second book was ALOT better then the first
February 13, 2018
I like S.E. Smith's writing. This was out of her usual venue. YA for the first book in series and now spy thriller.
May 12, 2018
It was okay, it was nice seeing how Makayla has grown since the last book.
July 18, 2022
I liked the first book in the series much more than this one. It was a little confusing, but still enjoyable. It seems like a cliff hanger at the end, but I admit to confusion.
February 22, 2017
Awesome Book
In the first book Makayla was a teenager, stealing her grandfather's sailboat to get back home to her mother and friends. In this book she is an adult, working on her doctorate in marine biology. She has just flown in to Hong Kong to meet her grandfather and continue with him on his voyage around the world. But after just a day, her grandfather is kidnapped. Now Makayla is working against the clock with some old friends and new friends to find her grandfather before it is too late. I loved this book. It was fast paced with action and wonderful characters.
In the first book Makayla was a teenager, stealing her grandfather's sailboat to get back home to her mother and friends. In this book she is an adult, working on her doctorate in marine biology. She has just flown in to Hong Kong to meet her grandfather and continue with him on his voyage around the world. But after just a day, her grandfather is kidnapped. Now Makayla is working against the clock with some old friends and new friends to find her grandfather before it is too late. I loved this book. It was fast paced with action and wonderful characters.
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