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SEAL Team 12 #5
Don't Let Go
DON'T GIVE UP. It's love that keeps teacher Jordan Bliss up at the lost love for a Venezuelan orphan named Miguel...and the memory of a Navy SEAL tearing him from her arms. Now in the U.S. and longing for her child, Jordan vows to somehow, some way, bring Miguel home.DON'T LOOK BACK. To Navy SEAL Solomon McGuire, orders are orders. But the fierce passion in Jordan's voice and the fire in her eyes when he separated her from her son haunt his dreams. Eager to make amends, Solomon promises to pull every string he can to find Miguel. Ony time will tell if Jordan can trust him and forgive him. One thing is His desire for her is relentless and irresistible. And soon their indestructible love will be tested by a terrifying trap of violence...DON'T LET GO."Continuing her hot streak, Melton adds another chapter to her ongoing SEAL Team saga with Joe Montgomery's story. Besides pouring on not one romance but two, as well as gritty thrills, this complex novel also deal with the issue of survivor's guilt. Melton is rapdily proving herself a major player in the genre."--Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine"I highly recommend this talented author!"--Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2008
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Marliss Melton
56 books531 followersMarliss Melton is the author of over twenty romantic suspense, medieval, and inspirational stories. She relies on her experience as a military spouse and on her many contacts in the Spec Ops and Intelligence communities to pen realistic and heartfelt stories about America's elite warriors and fearless agency heroes. Daughter of a U.S. foreign officer, Melton grew up in various countries overseas. She has taught English, Spanish, ESL, and Linguistics at the College of William and Mary, her alma mater., and to this day she lives in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marliss also writes inspirational romantic suspense as Rebecca Hartt. Be sure to “friend” Marliss on Facebook! Visit www.marlissmelton.com or https://RebeccaHartt.com for more information.
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* SEAL Team 12
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* SEAL Team 12
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February 22, 2016
Jordan Bliss was forcibly extracted from Venezuela where she was teaching orphans when rebels infiltrated the area. Left behind was the young boy she was in the process of adopting. Navy SEAL Solomon McGuire made the decision to follow orders and separate them and he's struggling with the aftermath, especially considering his personal experience with his own son having been taken from him.
I really enjoyed almost every aspect of this story. The scene where Jordan was separated from little Miguel was exceptionally written. I felt her pain emotionally and psychologically. Solomon was crafted honestly, with plenty of flaws and more heart than we saw in earlier stories. His relationship with his son, Silas, was also measured and believable, fitting the character versus a typical happy ever after approach. Lastly, Melton really knows how to write the action and suspenseful parts of a story. Those were some of the most terrifying scenes and I was riveted.
My one criticism is how Jordan seemed to have a few "TSTL" moments that required a belief suspension I couldn't manage.
This is probably my most favorite of the series to date with great suspense and intrigue. The secondary storyline involving Jordan's sister, Jillian, and Rafe Valentine was nicely done, with just the right amount of detail. The setup for the next story was also done subtly but effectively. I'm looking forward to continuing this series. 4.5 stars
I really enjoyed almost every aspect of this story. The scene where Jordan was separated from little Miguel was exceptionally written. I felt her pain emotionally and psychologically. Solomon was crafted honestly, with plenty of flaws and more heart than we saw in earlier stories. His relationship with his son, Silas, was also measured and believable, fitting the character versus a typical happy ever after approach. Lastly, Melton really knows how to write the action and suspenseful parts of a story. Those were some of the most terrifying scenes and I was riveted.
My one criticism is how Jordan seemed to have a few "TSTL" moments that required a belief suspension I couldn't manage.
This is probably my most favorite of the series to date with great suspense and intrigue. The secondary storyline involving Jordan's sister, Jillian, and Rafe Valentine was nicely done, with just the right amount of detail. The setup for the next story was also done subtly but effectively. I'm looking forward to continuing this series. 4.5 stars
March 29, 2008
What can I say about the 5th book in Marliss Melton's SEAL team 12 series? In a word--"fantastic"! I could not put this one down all day, except to wipe the tears from my eyes!
Jordan Bliss is an elementary school teacher who goes to Venezuela to adopt a little boy. Jordan's recently had her heart broken by a miscarriage and a cheating (ex)husband. While in Venezuela doing volunteer work, she falls in love with Miguel, a young orphan, and makes plans to adopt him. But just when she's about to bring him home with her, she gets caught in a gov't uprising, and Navy SEALs are sent in to rescue her and other Americans. But the man in charge of the rescue, Senior Chief Solomon McGuire, follows his orders, and doesn't allow Jordan to bring her future son with her, since he is not an American. Jordan is crushed and hates what Solomon has put her through.
Solomon regrets what he was forced to do to Jordan. It seems he knows what Jordan is now going through, since his own son was snatched from him 5 years ago. His ex-wife disappeared with his baby son Silas one night 5 years ago, leaving him with a hole inside his heart that nothing can fill. So this tough-guy SEAL yet closet romantic writes her a poem titled 'To My Son'. Jordan is touched, put no poem can replace Miguel in her heart.
When Solomon's son unexpectedly is returned to him, as a single dad he realizes he's going to need some help with him. So who does he call on--Jordan, of course! Can Jordan get past her distaste for rude, crude, but oh so sexy, Solomon,and help him out? This would be a chance to earn some extra money; money that she deperately needs to finalize Miguel's adoption and bring him home to America. Solomon doesn't know it, but Jordan has plans to go back to extremely unstable Venezuela, and this time she won't leave without Miguel!
What follows is a simmering courtship of two people who are intensely attracted to one another, put who profess not to believe in love. When these two lonely souls come together, they are scorching hot! But can they let down the walls around their hearts, and take a chance on love again?
This book also had a beautiful subplot with a developing romance between Jordan's older sister Jillian, and FBI agent Rafe Valentino. Both Jillian and Rafe (who was in a previous book) have deep emotional scars, and it was very heartwarming to also see these two damaged souls come together.
This book was a real page turner for me, filled with hot romance and nail biting suspense-- a very satisfying and emotional read. I simply did not want this one to end!
Jordan Bliss is an elementary school teacher who goes to Venezuela to adopt a little boy. Jordan's recently had her heart broken by a miscarriage and a cheating (ex)husband. While in Venezuela doing volunteer work, she falls in love with Miguel, a young orphan, and makes plans to adopt him. But just when she's about to bring him home with her, she gets caught in a gov't uprising, and Navy SEALs are sent in to rescue her and other Americans. But the man in charge of the rescue, Senior Chief Solomon McGuire, follows his orders, and doesn't allow Jordan to bring her future son with her, since he is not an American. Jordan is crushed and hates what Solomon has put her through.
Solomon regrets what he was forced to do to Jordan. It seems he knows what Jordan is now going through, since his own son was snatched from him 5 years ago. His ex-wife disappeared with his baby son Silas one night 5 years ago, leaving him with a hole inside his heart that nothing can fill. So this tough-guy SEAL yet closet romantic writes her a poem titled 'To My Son'. Jordan is touched, put no poem can replace Miguel in her heart.
When Solomon's son unexpectedly is returned to him, as a single dad he realizes he's going to need some help with him. So who does he call on--Jordan, of course! Can Jordan get past her distaste for rude, crude, but oh so sexy, Solomon,and help him out? This would be a chance to earn some extra money; money that she deperately needs to finalize Miguel's adoption and bring him home to America. Solomon doesn't know it, but Jordan has plans to go back to extremely unstable Venezuela, and this time she won't leave without Miguel!
What follows is a simmering courtship of two people who are intensely attracted to one another, put who profess not to believe in love. When these two lonely souls come together, they are scorching hot! But can they let down the walls around their hearts, and take a chance on love again?
This book also had a beautiful subplot with a developing romance between Jordan's older sister Jillian, and FBI agent Rafe Valentino. Both Jillian and Rafe (who was in a previous book) have deep emotional scars, and it was very heartwarming to also see these two damaged souls come together.
This book was a real page turner for me, filled with hot romance and nail biting suspense-- a very satisfying and emotional read. I simply did not want this one to end!
January 13, 2016
A very strong 4 stars.
I don't often like over-the-top alphas that venture into Adam Henry behavior. But still, I find myself charmed by Solomon's sweet overtures despite his sometimes boorish actions.
Having followed the "letter of the law," Solomon "Mako" McGuire separates Jordan Bliss from her future adopted son, Miguel while rescuing her from Venezuela, a country on the brink of revolution. It is a heart-breaking scene and one in which he learns to sincerely regret. Being a parent who has also lost touch with his son, Solomon keenly feels Jordan's loss. When Silas, Solomon's son, suddenly appears back in his life, Mako has the perfect excuse to reconnect with Jordan. I really enjoyed their interactions as he is a bit "raw" and she gives back as good as she gets.
Like in the other SEAL Team books, the author gives us two additional concurrent stories, one that features reoccurring character, FBI Special Agent Rafael Valentino, and new character, Ellie Stuart. Normally, I'm not a big fan of multiple storylines because inevitably, one story gets shorted, but this one worked. Mainly, because Rafe's story is complete with a HEA and Ellie's is a precursor to the next book, Too Far Gone. Consider it a prologue to story.
With each successive book, I'm more and more impressed with the stories. I wasn't overly impressed with book one, but each book thereafter has had stronger storyline than the last. I can't wait to see what comes next!
I don't often like over-the-top alphas that venture into Adam Henry behavior. But still, I find myself charmed by Solomon's sweet overtures despite his sometimes boorish actions.
Having followed the "letter of the law," Solomon "Mako" McGuire separates Jordan Bliss from her future adopted son, Miguel while rescuing her from Venezuela, a country on the brink of revolution. It is a heart-breaking scene and one in which he learns to sincerely regret. Being a parent who has also lost touch with his son, Solomon keenly feels Jordan's loss. When Silas, Solomon's son, suddenly appears back in his life, Mako has the perfect excuse to reconnect with Jordan. I really enjoyed their interactions as he is a bit "raw" and she gives back as good as she gets.
Like in the other SEAL Team books, the author gives us two additional concurrent stories, one that features reoccurring character, FBI Special Agent Rafael Valentino, and new character, Ellie Stuart. Normally, I'm not a big fan of multiple storylines because inevitably, one story gets shorted, but this one worked. Mainly, because Rafe's story is complete with a HEA and Ellie's is a precursor to the next book, Too Far Gone. Consider it a prologue to story.
With each successive book, I'm more and more impressed with the stories. I wasn't overly impressed with book one, but each book thereafter has had stronger storyline than the last. I can't wait to see what comes next!
October 20, 2017
A really good addition to this series - my favorite thus far. Fast-paced action, daring rescues by SEALS, affairs of the heart...and bedroom, what's not to love? Throw in damsels in distress and adorable kids and you've got a winner! A Must Read!
September 28, 2008
Don't Let Go was a great addition to the Seal Team 12 series. It had great characters, a good storyline, and was fast paced and engrossing. It was good to read the story of Solomon McGuire after encountering him as a minor character in the previous book of this series. Solomon Mcguire is a tough, protective Navy Seal who says he doesn't believe in love, but who secretly writes poetry. The heroine, Jordan Bliss, is a loving, compassionate woman whose desire for a child leads her to risk everything. This book had a couple of satisfying romances and plenty of action.
When Solomon Mcguire's SEAL Team forcefully evacuates Jordan Bliss from Venezuela, he refuses to bring along the young boy she is in the process of adopting. Jordan is grief stricken and is filled with bitterness toward McGuire. She is shocked when she receives a poem from him in the mail that reveals his own grief upon losing a child. Solomon McGuire has experienced unrelenting grief ever since his wife disappeared with his beloved infant son. Despite relentless searching, no trace of them has been found. Solomon is stunned to return home from Venezuela and find a letter waiting from the woman who has been lovingly caring for his son for the past two years. After Solomon retrieves his six year old son, Silas, he realizes that he needs some help caring for him and getting him ready to start school. Solomon appeals to Jordan Bliss for help, and although she is still resentful of him, she is unable to deny his son Silas. As Jordan tutors Silas, she is thrown into Solomon's company and is unable to deny a strong attraction to him. Before long, she has forgiven Solomon for his role in the loss of the child she loves, and they begin a relationship that is supposed to be entirely physical for both of them. Jordan quickly realizes that she cares deeply for Solomon, and she dreads his reaction upon finding out that she is returning to Venezuela for her beloved Miguel. Solomon knows that Jordan plans to go back for the boy, but after he tells her that he has found someone to rescue Miguel, he believes that she has put the idea of returning to Venezuela on hold. When Jordan leaves without telling Solomon, he is angry and terrified. He is glad to be part of the team sent to evacuate the remaining U.S. embassy employees, believing that Jordan will be with them. In Venezuela, Jordan encounters danger and doesn't know if she and Miguel will be able to leave safely. Solomon and Jordan must deal with a terribly dangerous situation and then reveal their deep feelings for one another in order to find happiness together. As the story of Solomon and Jordan progresses, we also watch a romance develop between Jordan's sister, Jillian, who is widowed with a third child on the way, and Rafe Valentino, an FBI agent who lost his entire family in one of the previous books.
This was a very enjoyable book, and it was good to hear mention of some of the characters from previous books. I was glad to see happiness finally come to FBI agent Rafe Valentino, a secondary character in this and previous novels. I thought that Solomon and Jordan were both very likeable characters, although Jordan's behavior and determination to return to Venezuela herself seemed irrational upon occasion. She did want to be in Venezuela herself to make certain that Miguel was safely rescued, but mention of her non refundable plane tickets was made often enough that it made me feel she was way overconcerned about not wasting the tickets given the dangerous situation. Her avoidance of Solomon after returning to the U.S. was also annoying. Jordan's caring, compassionate nature made me sympathetic towards her despite the aspects of her character that I did not enjoy. Overall, I liked the way she and Solomon interacted together, and I was rooting for both they and the young boys they loved to come together as a family. I look forward to reading the story of Sean "Harley" Harlan in the next book.
When Solomon Mcguire's SEAL Team forcefully evacuates Jordan Bliss from Venezuela, he refuses to bring along the young boy she is in the process of adopting. Jordan is grief stricken and is filled with bitterness toward McGuire. She is shocked when she receives a poem from him in the mail that reveals his own grief upon losing a child. Solomon McGuire has experienced unrelenting grief ever since his wife disappeared with his beloved infant son. Despite relentless searching, no trace of them has been found. Solomon is stunned to return home from Venezuela and find a letter waiting from the woman who has been lovingly caring for his son for the past two years. After Solomon retrieves his six year old son, Silas, he realizes that he needs some help caring for him and getting him ready to start school. Solomon appeals to Jordan Bliss for help, and although she is still resentful of him, she is unable to deny his son Silas. As Jordan tutors Silas, she is thrown into Solomon's company and is unable to deny a strong attraction to him. Before long, she has forgiven Solomon for his role in the loss of the child she loves, and they begin a relationship that is supposed to be entirely physical for both of them. Jordan quickly realizes that she cares deeply for Solomon, and she dreads his reaction upon finding out that she is returning to Venezuela for her beloved Miguel. Solomon knows that Jordan plans to go back for the boy, but after he tells her that he has found someone to rescue Miguel, he believes that she has put the idea of returning to Venezuela on hold. When Jordan leaves without telling Solomon, he is angry and terrified. He is glad to be part of the team sent to evacuate the remaining U.S. embassy employees, believing that Jordan will be with them. In Venezuela, Jordan encounters danger and doesn't know if she and Miguel will be able to leave safely. Solomon and Jordan must deal with a terribly dangerous situation and then reveal their deep feelings for one another in order to find happiness together. As the story of Solomon and Jordan progresses, we also watch a romance develop between Jordan's sister, Jillian, who is widowed with a third child on the way, and Rafe Valentino, an FBI agent who lost his entire family in one of the previous books.
This was a very enjoyable book, and it was good to hear mention of some of the characters from previous books. I was glad to see happiness finally come to FBI agent Rafe Valentino, a secondary character in this and previous novels. I thought that Solomon and Jordan were both very likeable characters, although Jordan's behavior and determination to return to Venezuela herself seemed irrational upon occasion. She did want to be in Venezuela herself to make certain that Miguel was safely rescued, but mention of her non refundable plane tickets was made often enough that it made me feel she was way overconcerned about not wasting the tickets given the dangerous situation. Her avoidance of Solomon after returning to the U.S. was also annoying. Jordan's caring, compassionate nature made me sympathetic towards her despite the aspects of her character that I did not enjoy. Overall, I liked the way she and Solomon interacted together, and I was rooting for both they and the young boys they loved to come together as a family. I look forward to reading the story of Sean "Harley" Harlan in the next book.
September 6, 2015
The fifth book in the SEAL Team 12 series by Marliss Melton. I love this series but I was tempted to give only 3 stars based merely on how irritating the heroine was to me but it is a good story and doesn't deserve only 3. I myself have gone through a miscarriage and inability to have children but it hasn't made me TSTL. (At least I hope it hasn't). I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
November 14, 2017
Boy, did I have some issues with this one that I've got to get off my chest.
This series is really hit and miss with me. This instalment... was a miss.
This series is really hit and miss with me. This instalment... was a miss.
January 4, 2016
This book just really worked for what I was looking to read. Another time and I might have given 4 stars instead of 5, but right now it really pulled me in. I wanted to finish it and at the same time I wanted to continue reading it.
I liked the plot and I liked the characters.
The plot was nicely woven between two sisters with Jordan's story being the central plot and her sister Jillian's story being a secondary plot. The turmoil and desperation that Jordan felt for an orphan child she was trying to adopt felt real. The war torn scenes in Venezuela felt real and brought a nice suspense element to the story. The pace and the story line worked well.
It took me a while to warm up to "Mako", but warming up to a shark probably does take a while. I liked the sisters in this book better than the ones in Book 4, Next to Die. I'm not sure why, but I do seem to like the secondary characters in Ms. Melton's books.
The book did a couple of things that irritated me, but they were few and far between but I still have to voice a couple of irritants:
1. I detest the phrase "git r done" and it was used which immediately pulled me out of the story. I know, I know, it's used all over the place but it is one of my pet peeves. Luckily my kids don't use it or they would be saying it all the time just to hear me protest.
2. (Slight spoiler - a baby was born) A new born was described as having a heart shaped face and once again I'm out of the story because all I've ever seen are squishy round faces. Even my niece who has a heart shaped face didn't have a heart shaped face within minutes of her birth. Actually not even hours which was when I saw her.
I liked the plot and I liked the characters.
The plot was nicely woven between two sisters with Jordan's story being the central plot and her sister Jillian's story being a secondary plot. The turmoil and desperation that Jordan felt for an orphan child she was trying to adopt felt real. The war torn scenes in Venezuela felt real and brought a nice suspense element to the story. The pace and the story line worked well.
It took me a while to warm up to "Mako", but warming up to a shark probably does take a while. I liked the sisters in this book better than the ones in Book 4, Next to Die. I'm not sure why, but I do seem to like the secondary characters in Ms. Melton's books.
The book did a couple of things that irritated me, but they were few and far between but I still have to voice a couple of irritants:
1. I detest the phrase "git r done" and it was used which immediately pulled me out of the story. I know, I know, it's used all over the place but it is one of my pet peeves. Luckily my kids don't use it or they would be saying it all the time just to hear me protest.
2. (Slight spoiler - a baby was born) A new born was described as having a heart shaped face and once again I'm out of the story because all I've ever seen are squishy round faces. Even my niece who has a heart shaped face didn't have a heart shaped face within minutes of her birth. Actually not even hours which was when I saw her.
January 16, 2016
Jordan Bliss is in the process of adopting Venezuelan orphan Miguel when the war town country becomes unstable and she has to hide from the rebel soldiers. Navy SEALS are sent to rescue her, but in the process Miguel is ripped from her arms and left behind. Navy SEAL Solomon McGuire is bothered by the fact that he had to leave the child behind. He feels for Jordan. As he gets to know her, Solomon promises to do everything in his power to reunite Jordan with her son.
This is the fifth book in Melton's Navy SEALs Team Twelve series. There are several story threads in this book and I found them all entertaining. The main story is about Jordan and Solomon. I liked both characters and thought they were well matched. I wasn't very happy with some of Jordan's choices and thought she really should have thought about the consequences of her decision and left everything to the experts.
There is a secondary romance between Jordan's widowed sister, Jillian, and FBI agent Rafael Valentino. It was a nice addition to the book. And, Melton sets up the next story in the series. I'm looking forward to it. My rating: 4 Stars.
This is the fifth book in Melton's Navy SEALs Team Twelve series. There are several story threads in this book and I found them all entertaining. The main story is about Jordan and Solomon. I liked both characters and thought they were well matched. I wasn't very happy with some of Jordan's choices and thought she really should have thought about the consequences of her decision and left everything to the experts.
There is a secondary romance between Jordan's widowed sister, Jillian, and FBI agent Rafael Valentino. It was a nice addition to the book. And, Melton sets up the next story in the series. I'm looking forward to it. My rating: 4 Stars.
January 12, 2016
Hard to review. I have conflicting feelings for this book and the characters. I love how this series is getting better with each book. But, Jordan has some STTL moments that make it hard to truly love this one. There is a lot to this plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, you get a really sweet romance between Jordan's widowed, pregnant sister and FBI agent Rafe.
Jordan's husband cheated on her, dumped her and she lost a baby she desperately wanted. She took refuge in working in a mission in Venezuela during her summers off from teaching. She falls in love with a little boy, Miguel, and starts the process to adopt him. Civil war breaks out and Solomon's SEAL team is sent to rescue her. Solomon forces her to leave Miguel behind. Those were his orders. Get her out. Jordan can't let Miguel go and her return to war torn Venezuela has her almost losing her life and Solomon too.
Jordan's husband cheated on her, dumped her and she lost a baby she desperately wanted. She took refuge in working in a mission in Venezuela during her summers off from teaching. She falls in love with a little boy, Miguel, and starts the process to adopt him. Civil war breaks out and Solomon's SEAL team is sent to rescue her. Solomon forces her to leave Miguel behind. Those were his orders. Get her out. Jordan can't let Miguel go and her return to war torn Venezuela has her almost losing her life and Solomon too.
September 16, 2019
Why...why must authors create these stupid women characters...duh...if my navy SEAL told me a country is dangerous and has a plan to save my adoptive son...I would tend to believe him and not go flying blind into said country with no training to be killed or worse...hello can we say men with guns and training against a untrained and unarmed woman...what do you think would happen.
Ugh so sick of this trope. I just jump over her point of view cause she is stupid!
Ugh so sick of this trope. I just jump over her point of view cause she is stupid!
March 30, 2008
Finally, another book by this author and another hit for me. As the previous in her SEAL Team 12 series, there are two romances going on...one secondary. The main story involves Jordan Bliss and Soloman. I don't recall Jordan in the earlier books, though she may have been a brief mention. Soloman's character was in "Next to Die" though. Their story was emotional and pulled at This Reader's heartstrings.
The secondary story was also heart wrenching. Rafael (CIA) was in an earlier book as a minor character that had his family murdered by the mob--three kids and his wife. This one picks up 8 years later...events at the end gave me an emotional headache...I tried to guess Graham's age throughout and, finally, at the end, the author tells us he is 14.
I think some time lines would have been nice as the story evolved....
I enjoyed the stories, characters and the writing. It appears the author set up two more characters for stories later. It's hard to know who will be next in her books. Sometimes, characters don't come up again until years later...This one led to two possible future stories (Lucy Monroe--CIA and Augustus Atwood, AKA Gus--SEAL/CIA; Harley and Ellie). I put them here, so I can click back in my reviews to remember when/if they appear in a future book.
Enjoy!
The secondary story was also heart wrenching. Rafael (CIA) was in an earlier book as a minor character that had his family murdered by the mob--three kids and his wife. This one picks up 8 years later...events at the end gave me an emotional headache...I tried to guess Graham's age throughout and, finally, at the end, the author tells us he is 14.
I think some time lines would have been nice as the story evolved....
I enjoyed the stories, characters and the writing. It appears the author set up two more characters for stories later. It's hard to know who will be next in her books. Sometimes, characters don't come up again until years later...This one led to two possible future stories (Lucy Monroe--CIA and Augustus Atwood, AKA Gus--SEAL/CIA; Harley and Ellie). I put them here, so I can click back in my reviews to remember when/if they appear in a future book.
Enjoy!
December 14, 2010
3.5 Good, but not great. I enjoy Marliss Melton's writing, and Don't Let Go is no exception. However, the book should've been longer in order to go into the different sub-plots. Instead, it felt like the author was trying hard to cover everything she needed/wanted to in too few pages. Maybe she had a page limit from her publisher. I know that happens. As it was, there were several potentially interesting parts that were moved over too quickly to build the kind of tension need for a suspense. My other quibble is a common one: the heroine "hides" from the hero for an extended period of time because she is "sure" of what he'll think about a certain situation. Overused, stupid, airhead thing for any woman to do. I wish romance writers would figure out another way to build tension other than turning a strong heroine into a silly girl!
But overall, I did like the two main characters, and the secondary characters as well, and look forward to the next one.
But overall, I did like the two main characters, and the secondary characters as well, and look forward to the next one.
December 30, 2011
While I liked this book, I didn't always like Solomon, I thought he was so high-handed so much of the time. I was so pissed at him at the start during his rescue. If anyone should have known what it was like to loose a child it was him, so why couldn't he just let the boy go along with Jordon. I even thought his poem to Jordon was a sort of emotional blackmail. I did like how Jordon stood up to him and would call him out when his high-handed ways started to get out of control. I loved how committed Jordon was to Miguel, but do think that some of her actions towards the end were beyond stupid.
Again with this book the secondary romance was better than the main one. I loved how these 2 people had a deep friendship and never would have considered a relationship until life threw them a curve ball. I think one of the best things about this story was the man to man talk and how the "old" man was willing to set aside until the "young" man was more comfortable with things.
Again with this book the secondary romance was better than the main one. I loved how these 2 people had a deep friendship and never would have considered a relationship until life threw them a curve ball. I think one of the best things about this story was the man to man talk and how the "old" man was willing to set aside until the "young" man was more comfortable with things.
July 15, 2011
Where can I find a Soloman of my own?
Despite his "I have my orders" attitude at the beginning of the book, the reader realizes that Soloman does have feelings and a conscience outside of the military persona he exhibits.
Now, I do have to admit that Jordan's actions bordered on TSTL for me, but I could understand-somewhat-what her motivations were. Still, despite being told by numerous people that it was too dangerous for her to go to Venezuela to get Miguel, she still went without telling anyone what she was doing until after she left. Even though Soloman had promised to get Miguel out and, in fact, had gotten the process started, Jordan still went back to Venezuela, putting herself and Miguel at risk.
At any rate, I liked the book and finished it in one sitting.
Definitely like the series and will be picking up the next book.
Despite his "I have my orders" attitude at the beginning of the book, the reader realizes that Soloman does have feelings and a conscience outside of the military persona he exhibits.
Now, I do have to admit that Jordan's actions bordered on TSTL for me, but I could understand-somewhat-what her motivations were. Still, despite being told by numerous people that it was too dangerous for her to go to Venezuela to get Miguel, she still went without telling anyone what she was doing until after she left. Even though Soloman had promised to get Miguel out and, in fact, had gotten the process started, Jordan still went back to Venezuela, putting herself and Miguel at risk.
At any rate, I liked the book and finished it in one sitting.
Definitely like the series and will be picking up the next book.
April 8, 2012
This is the 1st book in the series that I have to say I never really warmed up to the main couple; Solomon and Jordan. Solomon was way too remote and unemotional (even though he secretly read classics and wrote poetry) and Jordan was just too whiney and weak. The secondary paring of Rafe and Jillian was more interesting even though I thought that moved along much too quickly. Jillian husband who she claimed to have a passionate marriage with hooks up with Rafe only 7 months after his tragic death and she's 7 months pregnant with her dead husband's baby. They go to bed with each other after only a second date and end up marrying within 3 months of their superfast and sparse dating. Once again combining two romances and introducing the next novels upcoming pairing seemed to condense each romance too much and left weak development for these stories.
December 7, 2008
I realized I read this about 2 weeks ago and hasn't written a review for it yet as I was so disappointed in the main character Solomon. I couldn't get around his assholeness. I didn't like the way he talked, or acted even when it was for Jillian's own good even later on in the book. I never did end up liking him. And really, how realistic would it be to have your son who is a complete stranger come live you with absolutely no issues??? But hey, this is fiction.
What I did like about this book was the B story line of Jillian's sisters romance with the FBI agent.
What I did like about this book was the B story line of Jillian's sisters romance with the FBI agent.
December 11, 2012
I've liked most of this series, so far, and am looking forward to reading the rest. However, I must say I really disliked the hero for the first 1/2 of this book and didn't really care too much about the heroine, either. After the 1st half, it got better, but overall, not my favorite of her books.
May 23, 2016
Loved this 5th book in her SEAL Team 12 series!!!
December 31, 2017
This is the 5th story in this series.
When one of the undercover SEAL teammates gets an assignment to go in and get an American who is with a group of orphans as they are being overrun, he does exactly that. However, what he soon learns is the woman is waiting for paperwork for her adopted son. Needless to say, when the baby is ripped from her arms and given to the father of the orphanage, she goes hysterical. The only way is to see if they can get them all the helo to get out. However, when the time comes, the boy is ripped from her arms and she's picked up and put into the helo and fights everyone like a tiger even after the helo rises into and way from the place they picked her up.
However, after they get back onto US soil, the hero knows what he's done is wrong. He thinks about his own situation with his child and curses. He eventually finds the heroine and tells her he's sorry and as soon as he can he'll go back to get her child. He tells her a bit about his situation where his ex-wife left him and took his child, which he just found out about after searching for so many years. However, its not enough for the heroine who makes her own travel plans. The hero knew this could happen and put people on notice for the heroine, which saves her when she and the boy tries to get out of the country and land in the middle of the city falling. With a lot of help, she ends up getting herself, her helper and the hero and his SEAL team out. What the hero didn't expect to feel such emotion for the heroine and her for him. With this new combination of family and emotions, can they make it work?
Another action packed book with a good story line. I was confused on how this would fit in with the overall series story though. It was interesting how they took on the different types of family including international adoption.
When one of the undercover SEAL teammates gets an assignment to go in and get an American who is with a group of orphans as they are being overrun, he does exactly that. However, what he soon learns is the woman is waiting for paperwork for her adopted son. Needless to say, when the baby is ripped from her arms and given to the father of the orphanage, she goes hysterical. The only way is to see if they can get them all the helo to get out. However, when the time comes, the boy is ripped from her arms and she's picked up and put into the helo and fights everyone like a tiger even after the helo rises into and way from the place they picked her up.
However, after they get back onto US soil, the hero knows what he's done is wrong. He thinks about his own situation with his child and curses. He eventually finds the heroine and tells her he's sorry and as soon as he can he'll go back to get her child. He tells her a bit about his situation where his ex-wife left him and took his child, which he just found out about after searching for so many years. However, its not enough for the heroine who makes her own travel plans. The hero knew this could happen and put people on notice for the heroine, which saves her when she and the boy tries to get out of the country and land in the middle of the city falling. With a lot of help, she ends up getting herself, her helper and the hero and his SEAL team out. What the hero didn't expect to feel such emotion for the heroine and her for him. With this new combination of family and emotions, can they make it work?
Another action packed book with a good story line. I was confused on how this would fit in with the overall series story though. It was interesting how they took on the different types of family including international adoption.
April 24, 2019
So. The heroine (Jordan) here is OK enough - at least she actually HAS feelings and isn't a complete sociopath. Unlike her sister. Here we have a real charmer - pregnant, recently widowed, raising horses on her ranch or something; calls in favors to have Jordan rescued from Columbia where she has gone to finalize adoption of a little boy when chaos breaks out in that country. The sister knows this - but she only arranges for Jordan to be rescued - fuck the child - seriously - NO MENTION OF THE LITTLE BOY. The "heros" of our story are more than willing to oblige - literally ripping her away from her child and coptering her off to safety (again, fuck the child).
I never bought into Jordan's romance with Solomon, maybe because if someone tore me away from my baby and left said baby in danger without so much as blinking an eye - they'd more likely earn my eternal emnity rather than love.
As for the sociopathic sister, no - she doesn't get her comuppance, instead a perfectly decent guy falls in love with her and they live happily ever after. WTF already!
I never bought into Jordan's romance with Solomon, maybe because if someone tore me away from my baby and left said baby in danger without so much as blinking an eye - they'd more likely earn my eternal emnity rather than love.
As for the sociopathic sister, no - she doesn't get her comuppance, instead a perfectly decent guy falls in love with her and they live happily ever after. WTF already!
March 4, 2025
not what I expected from the title...
one really, really tough guy SEAL, one not so tough guy girl, and more kids than Mother Goose stuffed in her shoe. plus one Venezuelan orphan in dire need of a mom so he can learn to talk and fatten up. throw in an insurgency in the war torn hills and coasts of a country in turmoil and you have several scenes through which this tale of love, passion, heroism, and loyalty gets woven into tapestry status quickly. very explicit sex, btw, and some language, but from a troop of top notch SEALS? I almost missed this one because of an expiring loan date, but a quick renewal and I was counting review stars and composing my opinion, for what it's worth. and it's worth a look-see.
one really, really tough guy SEAL, one not so tough guy girl, and more kids than Mother Goose stuffed in her shoe. plus one Venezuelan orphan in dire need of a mom so he can learn to talk and fatten up. throw in an insurgency in the war torn hills and coasts of a country in turmoil and you have several scenes through which this tale of love, passion, heroism, and loyalty gets woven into tapestry status quickly. very explicit sex, btw, and some language, but from a troop of top notch SEALS? I almost missed this one because of an expiring loan date, but a quick renewal and I was counting review stars and composing my opinion, for what it's worth. and it's worth a look-see.
December 5, 2018
This was a heart warming, action-packed, suspenseful romance. We were graced with two romantic couple's in this book. The dual love stories along with two terrifying rescues by the SEALs make for a great read.
July 17, 2017
Loved it!
February 27, 2018
3.5 stars
August 28, 2018
Good book..but horrid heroine! She made me want to pull my hair out. Where's her common sense???
January 22, 2020
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May 30, 2014
Jordan Bliss will nichts anderes als den kleinen Miguel in Venezuela zu adoptieren und nach hause zurück kehren, doch die Aufstände nehmen zu und die Rebellen werden immer gefährlicher. Als Jordan bei einer Rettungsaktion durch Navy Seals zurück nach hause geholt wird und dabei ihren Miguel zurück lassen muss, zerreißt es sie beinahe vor Trauer und es ist schnell klar was sie nun tun muss: Wieder zurück kehren und ihren Sohn holen. Der Seal Solomon McGuire wurde einst selbst von seinem Sohn vortgerissen und zergeht in Vorwürfen über seine Entscheidung den Jungen vor Ort zu lassen, doch anders als für Jordan ändert sich das Blatt für ihn. Mit verhaltenem Abscheu und einer imaginären Rüstung steht Jordan dann Solomon wieder gegenüber und doch können beide eine gewisse Anziehung nicht verheelen. Doch ihre Ziele wird die junge Frau nicht aus den Augen verlieren: Sie wird Miguel retten.
Die Seal Team 12 Reihe hatte bisher immer eine sehr sympatische Auswahl an Charakteren, auch, wenn diese sehr unterschiedlich waren und ihre Eigenheiten hatten. Nun, in Band fünf, scheint alles was mir persönlich bisher an dieser Reihe gefiel, verloren gegangen zu sein. Die Charaktere sind unerträglich, naiv, egoistisch und einfach total unsympatisch. Vor allem der männliche Hauptcharakter, Solomon, kann mit seiner Persönlichkeit einfach nicht glänzen. Einen so widerlich nervigen Charakter begegnet einem einfach viel zu selten - zum Glück -, denn er watet mit einer schier endlosen Selbstgefälligkeit auf. Seine Sprüche Jordan gegenüber sind ein absolutes No-Go und das ganze dann auch noch amüsant zu finden macht diese Person in meinen Augen einfach unausstehlich. Aber auch Jordan kann nicht ganz punkten. So ist sie zwar mit ihrer Mutterliebe und unendlichen Sturheit was ihr Kind betrifft doch eine recht starke und unabhängige Persönlichkeit, doch auf der anderen Seite lässt sie sich Solomons Sprüche gefallen und findet diesen Mann dann auch noch attraktiv. Diese Frau sollte eindeutig ihre Prinzipien überdenken.
Mit "ich glaube nicht an die Liebe" und "das ist eine rein Biologische Sache" landen die beiden dann auch noch direkt, in einem sehr mechanisch beschriebenen Liebesspiel, auf der Couch. Na, wenn das nicht Liebe auf den ersten Blick ist, wie unsere weiblichen Hauptperson findet und verliebt sich mehr und mehr in ihren Seal. Leider werden die leidenschaftlichen Szenen nicht leidenschaftlicher und das verlieben nicht verliebter.
Eine makante Wendung nimmt das ganze eigentlich erst, als Solomons Sohn Silas wieder auf der Bildfläche erscheint und ersterer endlich zu einem erträglichen Menschen wird. Ein Vater eben, wenn auch noch etwas eingerostet. Doch während Solomon irgendwie sympatischer wird, macht Jordan einen Schritt in die falsche Richtung. Denn, mal ehrlich, alleine sich in Kriegsgebiet zu begeben - warum auch immer -, wenn ein Navy Seal seine Hilfe anbietet ist einfach selten dämlich.
Das ganze ist einfach absolut vorhersehbar, plump und ohne rafinesse geschrieben. Die Autorin, Marliss Melton, hat schon in ihren anderen Bänden bewiesen, dass sie das definitiv besser kann. Wieso dieser fünfte Band nun so stark an Qualität abnimmt ist unerklärlich und auch echt schade.
Die Seal Team 12 Reihe hatte bisher immer eine sehr sympatische Auswahl an Charakteren, auch, wenn diese sehr unterschiedlich waren und ihre Eigenheiten hatten. Nun, in Band fünf, scheint alles was mir persönlich bisher an dieser Reihe gefiel, verloren gegangen zu sein. Die Charaktere sind unerträglich, naiv, egoistisch und einfach total unsympatisch. Vor allem der männliche Hauptcharakter, Solomon, kann mit seiner Persönlichkeit einfach nicht glänzen. Einen so widerlich nervigen Charakter begegnet einem einfach viel zu selten - zum Glück -, denn er watet mit einer schier endlosen Selbstgefälligkeit auf. Seine Sprüche Jordan gegenüber sind ein absolutes No-Go und das ganze dann auch noch amüsant zu finden macht diese Person in meinen Augen einfach unausstehlich. Aber auch Jordan kann nicht ganz punkten. So ist sie zwar mit ihrer Mutterliebe und unendlichen Sturheit was ihr Kind betrifft doch eine recht starke und unabhängige Persönlichkeit, doch auf der anderen Seite lässt sie sich Solomons Sprüche gefallen und findet diesen Mann dann auch noch attraktiv. Diese Frau sollte eindeutig ihre Prinzipien überdenken.
Mit "ich glaube nicht an die Liebe" und "das ist eine rein Biologische Sache" landen die beiden dann auch noch direkt, in einem sehr mechanisch beschriebenen Liebesspiel, auf der Couch. Na, wenn das nicht Liebe auf den ersten Blick ist, wie unsere weiblichen Hauptperson findet und verliebt sich mehr und mehr in ihren Seal. Leider werden die leidenschaftlichen Szenen nicht leidenschaftlicher und das verlieben nicht verliebter.
Eine makante Wendung nimmt das ganze eigentlich erst, als Solomons Sohn Silas wieder auf der Bildfläche erscheint und ersterer endlich zu einem erträglichen Menschen wird. Ein Vater eben, wenn auch noch etwas eingerostet. Doch während Solomon irgendwie sympatischer wird, macht Jordan einen Schritt in die falsche Richtung. Denn, mal ehrlich, alleine sich in Kriegsgebiet zu begeben - warum auch immer -, wenn ein Navy Seal seine Hilfe anbietet ist einfach selten dämlich.
Das ganze ist einfach absolut vorhersehbar, plump und ohne rafinesse geschrieben. Die Autorin, Marliss Melton, hat schon in ihren anderen Bänden bewiesen, dass sie das definitiv besser kann. Wieso dieser fünfte Band nun so stark an Qualität abnimmt ist unerklärlich und auch echt schade.
July 12, 2008
Hmmm. I never really got around to critiquing this book on Amazon.
Okay.
Solomon is sent to Venezuela to extract Jordan, a special needs teacher from the country. In this book, Venezuela is teeming with unstable, unruly rebels, and Jordan's sister, Jillian, entreats a high ranking FBI agent, Rafe, to get her sister out. Solomon does too good a job in getting Jordan out, because he forces her to leave Miguel behind. Miguel is a young native Venezuelan boy that Jordan cares about, and she's despondent over the fact that he's been left behind, and hates Solomon McGuire for his actions.
Little does Jordan know that Solomon has his nursed his own loss, but Jordan doesn't really care to see him again. In the way of these things, they do, because Solomon has a son, and he willing to pay Jordan to tutor his boy. Jordan agrees to do so, knowing that she's going to try and get Miguel back (she considers him her boy).
To parallel this little story, Rafe it seems has a romance of his own. If you don't know about Rafe, his back story is essentially this: he lost his family in tragic circumstances, and has lived like a monk ever since. He and Jillian knew each other in the distant past, and despite his good intentions, he's seeing her in *that* way. I thought Rafe's story was sweet, and if Ms Melton were a better writer, it would have been tremendous.
Anyway. To be honest, Solomon is a hard ass, and a bit too prickly for one to like at times. He's crude in the beginning, but magnetic, so you can understand why Jordan would get into a physical relationship with the man, but might want to beat him to death with his own American eagle carved toilet seat at the same time. Not that Jordan doesn't have her own issues, but still.
The book gets three stars, because at times, the characterisation is awkward. Also, there seems to be some editing glitches, as if the story was being written one way, and then the editor said "No" and it went another way, or is it just me? I also thought Rafe's emotions towards Jillian could have been better presented.
Okay.
Solomon is sent to Venezuela to extract Jordan, a special needs teacher from the country. In this book, Venezuela is teeming with unstable, unruly rebels, and Jordan's sister, Jillian, entreats a high ranking FBI agent, Rafe, to get her sister out. Solomon does too good a job in getting Jordan out, because he forces her to leave Miguel behind. Miguel is a young native Venezuelan boy that Jordan cares about, and she's despondent over the fact that he's been left behind, and hates Solomon McGuire for his actions.
Little does Jordan know that Solomon has his nursed his own loss, but Jordan doesn't really care to see him again. In the way of these things, they do, because Solomon has a son, and he willing to pay Jordan to tutor his boy. Jordan agrees to do so, knowing that she's going to try and get Miguel back (she considers him her boy).
To parallel this little story, Rafe it seems has a romance of his own. If you don't know about Rafe, his back story is essentially this: he lost his family in tragic circumstances, and has lived like a monk ever since. He and Jillian knew each other in the distant past, and despite his good intentions, he's seeing her in *that* way. I thought Rafe's story was sweet, and if Ms Melton were a better writer, it would have been tremendous.
Anyway. To be honest, Solomon is a hard ass, and a bit too prickly for one to like at times. He's crude in the beginning, but magnetic, so you can understand why Jordan would get into a physical relationship with the man, but might want to beat him to death with his own American eagle carved toilet seat at the same time. Not that Jordan doesn't have her own issues, but still.
The book gets three stars, because at times, the characterisation is awkward. Also, there seems to be some editing glitches, as if the story was being written one way, and then the editor said "No" and it went another way, or is it just me? I also thought Rafe's emotions towards Jillian could have been better presented.
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