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Navy #3
Navy Brat
Erin MacNamera had one hard-and-fast rule: never, never, never fall for a navy man. From birth through college, Erin had lived and breathed the navy as her father's career moved her family countless times. Now all Erin wants is to put down roots and live a normal life. But then she meets navy man Brand Davis... and falls in love.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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Debbie Macomber
894 books20.6k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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October 21, 2018
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Sinceramente no sé que decir de este libro.
La historia o más bien el concepto de la historia, en si no esta mal, pero no me ha terminado de convencer.
No sé si es por que la autora no ha sabido sacarle más provecho o simplemente que no me ha llegado.
Sobre todo por que desde el principio el personaje femenino,Erin, me ha sacado de quicio, ha estado todo el libro mareando la perdiz, ahora si ahora no. Hasta el último minuto de la historia.
No he llegado a empatizar con ella en ningún momento.
Brand en cambio, al principio no me terminaba de cuajar tampoco, pero su personaje va cambiando a mejor a medida que lees y más o menos mantiene su forma de ser y lo que piensa hasta el final.
De los dos personajes, es el que más me ha gustado.
Prácticamente se han tirado discutiendo la mitad del libro y la otra mitad ella quejándose de que esa relación esta condenada! Un culebrón pero de los chungos.
Menos mal que era una historia corta y me la he leído en unas cuantas horas.
Sinceramente no sé que decir de este libro.
La historia o más bien el concepto de la historia, en si no esta mal, pero no me ha terminado de convencer.
No sé si es por que la autora no ha sabido sacarle más provecho o simplemente que no me ha llegado.
Sobre todo por que desde el principio el personaje femenino,Erin, me ha sacado de quicio, ha estado todo el libro mareando la perdiz, ahora si ahora no. Hasta el último minuto de la historia.
No he llegado a empatizar con ella en ningún momento.
Brand en cambio, al principio no me terminaba de cuajar tampoco, pero su personaje va cambiando a mejor a medida que lees y más o menos mantiene su forma de ser y lo que piensa hasta el final.
De los dos personajes, es el que más me ha gustado.
Prácticamente se han tirado discutiendo la mitad del libro y la otra mitad ella quejándose de que esa relación esta condenada! Un culebrón pero de los chungos.
Menos mal que era una historia corta y me la he leído en unas cuantas horas.
December 1, 2014
How Brand put up with Erin's stubbornness is beyond me. Still a very heart warming book. Now of to the next one in this series.
December 22, 2023
Debbie Macomber's writing has definitely changed and matured since writing this book. Clearly, she has kowtowed to her agents and editors, including a lot of heavy make out scenes, which is unlike her and frankly, felt awkward most of the time. Clearly, once she became successful enough, she chose to follow her own, much more modest path. Good for her for staying true to herself. Alas, it wasn't the case in Navy Brat.
I kept on reading, waiting to see what was going to change Erin's mind to allow her to end up with Brand, our navy man, despite her vehement objections to dating a military/navy man, because she spent her entire childhood moving from base to base, and she just hated it. I thought that perhaps Brand (what a silly name - why not Brant, which is a proper name?) was going to get injured, making Erin realize how much she loves him and to put her concerns over moving in perspective. I had other ideas, too, but it turned out to be much lamer.
[SPOILER ALERT!!!!]
At the end, Brand confronts her, somehow realizing that she does like moving around and the changes that come with it. Hello! Earth to Debbie! We just spent a whole book listening to why she hated it and now suddenly she loves it? Pfft!
This book doesn't really come together in a satisfying manner. It's a shame, because it could have happened without that many changes. At the end, it's disappointing, shallow, and inconsistent.
By the way, I had no idea this was a series. This book can stand alone.
I kept on reading, waiting to see what was going to change Erin's mind to allow her to end up with Brand, our navy man, despite her vehement objections to dating a military/navy man, because she spent her entire childhood moving from base to base, and she just hated it. I thought that perhaps Brand (what a silly name - why not Brant, which is a proper name?) was going to get injured, making Erin realize how much she loves him and to put her concerns over moving in perspective. I had other ideas, too, but it turned out to be much lamer.
[SPOILER ALERT!!!!]
At the end, Brand confronts her, somehow realizing that she does like moving around and the changes that come with it. Hello! Earth to Debbie! We just spent a whole book listening to why she hated it and now suddenly she loves it? Pfft!
This book doesn't really come together in a satisfying manner. It's a shame, because it could have happened without that many changes. At the end, it's disappointing, shallow, and inconsistent.
By the way, I had no idea this was a series. This book can stand alone.
September 22, 2018
I really really enjoyed this book. I was slightly annoyed by her stubbornness, but figured at some point she'd get it worked out in her head. I kind of wish we got more details about the wedding night.
January 3, 2021
Enjoyed the book. A lot of twists and turns in this one. Didn't think the story line would be resolved. Definitely a good read.
November 9, 2021
Never fall in love with a navy man
July 24, 2019
Boy she was stubborn ...
Loved the Navy storyline!!!
Loved the Navy storyline!!!
December 24, 2017
As a long time reader of Debbie Macomber, I am so happy to see her writing has progressed to where it is today. Her early books are just so hard to like. The "adult scenes" are eye rolling and unnecessary. It is almost like a publisher said, in order to sell copies, we need to spice this up a little, let's throw a scene in here and another one there.
Unlike the first two books in the Navy series, this story features an entirely new set of characters, although their issues remain similar, the woman doesn't want to be part of Navy life, but winds up falling in love and backing down on everything she has fought against the entire book.
If I had not found the Navy series at a library book sale, I think I would have given up after the first in the series, but as it is I have a couple more left to slog my way through.
Unlike the first two books in the Navy series, this story features an entirely new set of characters, although their issues remain similar, the woman doesn't want to be part of Navy life, but winds up falling in love and backing down on everything she has fought against the entire book.
If I had not found the Navy series at a library book sale, I think I would have given up after the first in the series, but as it is I have a couple more left to slog my way through.
February 25, 2019
This is the third book in Debbie Macomber’s “Navy” series. I’m surprised that there are a few more books past this one to be honest (three more). More on that later ...
This book introduces us to two new characters: “Navy Brat” Erin MacNamera and Lt. Brandon “Brand” Davis. The characters from the previous two books (“Navy Wife” and “Navy Blues”) are completely absent. There is no mention of them whatsoever in these novels unlike her later series where the characters make an emergence with each novel.
As expected, Navy brat Erin MacNamera doesn’t want to get involved with a Navy man. Growing up she had enough of the constant change in orders that uprooted her several times – she’s done with Navy life. So what does she do? She buys a house near a Navy base and settles down. Why? She wants “roots”. As of note, you live in a Navy town, you’re going to meet mostly Navy men.
Erin then meets Brand at a bar and the two hit it off. But, despite their connection, Erin wants no part of him – because of who he is – a career Navy man. But, that doesn’t stop her from lusting after him or him lusting after her. That is basically what it is – lust. Love would imply that one or both of them would compromise for the relationship. Neither one of them wants to do so. it's either their way or no way.
This was, of the series I’ve read so far (“Navy Wife” and “Navy Blues”) – the raunchiest of the series and makes me appreciate Debbie’s later work.
I found Erin to be every bit the “BRAT” part, and not in the cute sense. While she wants Brand, it’s only to fulfill her desires – his wishes aren’t even considered. Brand wants a wife, specifically her. He’s in love, hoping she’ll change her mind. She only (seemingly) wants a sexual relationship.
This, like “Navy Blues” had a constant tug of war. The two engaged in explicit sexual acts without the “deed”. As far as Brand being “prudish” – this relationship is also 50% him. He wanted to get married before having sex, thus he has 50% of the say. Some readers might not like that idea, but he is who he is. It’s partly his life as well.
As far as Erin – she knew what he was when she got involved – still, despite walking away, she keeps coming back. Brand, being in love, keeps taking her back (repeatedly) which gets tiresome. She eventually writes him a letter instructing him not to write her back but is disappointed when he doesn’t write her back. It’s this revolving door that makes the story a bit tiresome.
At one point, Erin even suggests that Brand fall in love with a colleague (the soon to be protagonist of the next book – “Navy Woman”). Erin is right to a point – they (Catherine and Brand), both Navy, are better suited for each other. Still, that doesn’t deter Brand from loving Erin. And, she can’t stop loving him – but there’s that “Navy” thing to get over.
Even Erin’s friend has a change of heart during a divorce and rekindles a romance with her soon-to-be-but-not-quite ex-husband.
It isn’t until the end that Erin finally comes to grips with the fact that she liked the challenge of starting over. The end was wrapped up too quickly, and a bit cliché at best.
The graphic sex scenes are by far their worst here. Those looking for a cleaner romance would be best served by reading some of Macomber’s other series.
**Dakota Series
**Heart of Texas/Promise, Texas Series
**Cedar Cove Series
**Blossom Street Series
**Rose Harbor Inn Series
These series are the ones that I was introduced to and more comfortable with.
As of this review I am halfway through “Navy Woman” and reconsidering a future purchase of “Navy Familes” (“Navy Baby” and “Navy Husband”).
This book introduces us to two new characters: “Navy Brat” Erin MacNamera and Lt. Brandon “Brand” Davis. The characters from the previous two books (“Navy Wife” and “Navy Blues”) are completely absent. There is no mention of them whatsoever in these novels unlike her later series where the characters make an emergence with each novel.
As expected, Navy brat Erin MacNamera doesn’t want to get involved with a Navy man. Growing up she had enough of the constant change in orders that uprooted her several times – she’s done with Navy life. So what does she do? She buys a house near a Navy base and settles down. Why? She wants “roots”. As of note, you live in a Navy town, you’re going to meet mostly Navy men.
Erin then meets Brand at a bar and the two hit it off. But, despite their connection, Erin wants no part of him – because of who he is – a career Navy man. But, that doesn’t stop her from lusting after him or him lusting after her. That is basically what it is – lust. Love would imply that one or both of them would compromise for the relationship. Neither one of them wants to do so. it's either their way or no way.
This was, of the series I’ve read so far (“Navy Wife” and “Navy Blues”) – the raunchiest of the series and makes me appreciate Debbie’s later work.
I found Erin to be every bit the “BRAT” part, and not in the cute sense. While she wants Brand, it’s only to fulfill her desires – his wishes aren’t even considered. Brand wants a wife, specifically her. He’s in love, hoping she’ll change her mind. She only (seemingly) wants a sexual relationship.
This, like “Navy Blues” had a constant tug of war. The two engaged in explicit sexual acts without the “deed”. As far as Brand being “prudish” – this relationship is also 50% him. He wanted to get married before having sex, thus he has 50% of the say. Some readers might not like that idea, but he is who he is. It’s partly his life as well.
As far as Erin – she knew what he was when she got involved – still, despite walking away, she keeps coming back. Brand, being in love, keeps taking her back (repeatedly) which gets tiresome. She eventually writes him a letter instructing him not to write her back but is disappointed when he doesn’t write her back. It’s this revolving door that makes the story a bit tiresome.
At one point, Erin even suggests that Brand fall in love with a colleague (the soon to be protagonist of the next book – “Navy Woman”). Erin is right to a point – they (Catherine and Brand), both Navy, are better suited for each other. Still, that doesn’t deter Brand from loving Erin. And, she can’t stop loving him – but there’s that “Navy” thing to get over.
Even Erin’s friend has a change of heart during a divorce and rekindles a romance with her soon-to-be-but-not-quite ex-husband.
It isn’t until the end that Erin finally comes to grips with the fact that she liked the challenge of starting over. The end was wrapped up too quickly, and a bit cliché at best.
The graphic sex scenes are by far their worst here. Those looking for a cleaner romance would be best served by reading some of Macomber’s other series.
**Dakota Series
**Heart of Texas/Promise, Texas Series
**Cedar Cove Series
**Blossom Street Series
**Rose Harbor Inn Series
These series are the ones that I was introduced to and more comfortable with.
As of this review I am halfway through “Navy Woman” and reconsidering a future purchase of “Navy Familes” (“Navy Baby” and “Navy Husband”).
August 8, 2018
Navy Brat is by Debbie Macomber. This is one of two books in the boo. Navy Grooms. This book is cute and makes a good summer read.
Erin MacNamara has stated, for the record, that she will not and does not intent to date any member of the Navy. She grew up s a Navy Brat and moved all over the world. All she wanted now was to stay I one place and plant some roots. She isn’t prepared for Lieutenant Brandon Davis to cross her path. She is immediately attracted to him but fights that attraction with all she has.
Brandon Davis was doing his buddy a favor when he looked up his friend’s daughter while he was in Seattle. He planned on seeing her from a distance, seeing that she was OK, and calling it quits. He wasn’t prepared for his own reaction to her. What is he going to do when Erin doesn’t want anything to do with him?
November 1, 2023
After reading this book, I feel it was a little sappy and redundant to me. I enjoyed the characters and the story line. At first, I really did not how these two fell for each other so quickly. I did not feel a build up. It was like they met and she kept telling him no and boom he was in love. I would have enjoyed a little more build up and a little less on the overdone comments that Erin kept saying like "You are Navy". By the end of the book, I was with Brand with stop saying "you are Navy". I understand there dilemma but in the end Erin was just getting on my nervous especially since I did not feel she showed him the same love he was showing her. All in all, not my favorite in this series.
June 2, 2020
Erin MacNamara is a navy brat and wants nothing to do with any man who is military. Enter Brandon Davis, a navy Lieutenant, who goes looking for Erin as a father to her father. Neither was expecting the sparks that fly between them. Can they overcome the differences or will they part. Follow their struggle and how each comes to terms with the past
June 12, 2020
Another great story by a favorite author! This story is another Navy romance story. And of course has a happy ending. Well written and full of great imagery. This is the first book I picked up since the pandemic started messing with my life. I've read one more since, but this got me back into reading. If a book can do that it is a great story!
July 1, 2020
Great book. Love that may hurts is decided to be forbidden in her eyes. She loves him and he loves her but past tells her not to chance. A great story of Corbin love. Does the boy get the girl?
*this book does have a few erotic sciences included in the book. It does not distract from the story, it just adds to their love.
*this book does have a few erotic sciences included in the book. It does not distract from the story, it just adds to their love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2022
Story about Brand, who is in the Navy and Erin who ‘s father was in the Navy. Erin determine not to fall for a military man. When she does this about turnmoils in a relationship.
Lot of sex acts in this book of Debbie Maccomber. I have read lots of her books and felt this one has more sex than usual.
Lot of sex acts in this book of Debbie Maccomber. I have read lots of her books and felt this one has more sex than usual.
October 2, 2022
A continuing series, but very few character pass-on-through. Here it was the CO only that carried over and he was barely a walk on character. The storyline was a bit of departure from the normal stories. Nothing shocking but it was still intriguing and I always continue you. Definitely I always wanted to know what happened yet.
February 13, 2023
I enjoyed this military based romance. I bought this at a local store and I voluntarily chose to review it. I've given it a 4.5* rating because of some sexual content. This is not for the under 18 readers. I'd say the Bride to be had a hard time making up her mind or just let circumstances influence her too much.
February 28, 2025
This is the worst one of the Navy series so far. Such a mess, Brand was a bit of a pushy jerk and then But it was a very quick, mindless read and I needed that after reading a few heavy ones this year so there's that.
July 21, 2017
Lovely book indeed. I was really waiting to finish this too so now I've just one more in the navy series left. Yah I'm not reading in an order. It's just a really great series. If u r looking for a really damn romantic series I suggest this one.
February 28, 2019
Debbie Macomber did it again!
Great Book!! Another must read from Debbie Macomber!! Really enjoy these series. These books tend to let you into the lives of what it's like or could be like for the Navy wives.
Great Book!! Another must read from Debbie Macomber!! Really enjoy these series. These books tend to let you into the lives of what it's like or could be like for the Navy wives.
August 22, 2020
This was an ok story not my favorite so far of the series. The last 2 books Debbie bought in the same characters adding new this time it was just on one set. Being a military wife I could relate to her struggles waiting for them to return
November 25, 2022
Navy Brat
Enjoyed Erin being so set on not marrying Brand. She had lived that live as a child and thought she did not want to do it again. But love won out and she found she could not live without Brand no matter how much she tried. It was a great read and very enjoyable.
Enjoyed Erin being so set on not marrying Brand. She had lived that live as a child and thought she did not want to do it again. But love won out and she found she could not live without Brand no matter how much she tried. It was a great read and very enjoyable.
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June 4, 2023First time I’ve read Debbie Macomber books and she writes differently then others. I have mixed feelings about this book. Loved the characters but not so much with their mixed emotions/feeling (what ever you want to call it.
I look forward reading Navy Husband.
I look forward reading Navy Husband.
October 14, 2017
I love reading Debbie Macomber books. She is such a good writer. This book kept me hooked to the end.
November 15, 2018
Another great book by Debbie. They just keep coming!
December 11, 2018
Sometimes you just want to shake the characters, lol
March 8, 2019
Debbie Macomber knows how to write an entertaining romance novel. Navy Brat was my introduction to the series and I look forward to the rest.
April 1, 2019
True to life for sure for me. My husband was in the Navy. Really good read.
April 5, 2019
It was good but kind of predictable.
June 30, 2019
I loved the ending
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