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Brothers in Arms #2
Mountain Ranger Recon
Ian Dempsey knew he'd have a lot to answer for when he bumped into Meg, the wife he'd left behind to complete an undercover mission. Nearly three years had passed since he'd last seen her, but she was as beautiful as ever—and as angry. Before he could explain his reasons for temporarily walking away, shots rang out and Ian quickly went from husband to bodyguard. Investigating his enemies would take time. And whether Meg liked it or not, he wouldn't leave her side until he could guarantee her safety. One step back into her life, though, and Ian knew the stakes were even higher. She had a two-year-old son. And he looked exactly like Ian….
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2011
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Carol Ericson
338 books127 followersBest-selling, award-winning romance author, Carol Ericson, has written more than 65 books, mostly romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue. Also indie pubbed, Carol is working on a spicy popstar romcom series about five members of a boyband. A California girl and graduate of UCLA, Carol lives near the beach with her husband and their giant dog. For more information about Carol’s books, please visit her website at www.authorcarolericson.com and follow her on Instagram @author.carol.ericson
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April 22, 2011
A second chance at love just might get them killed... and that’s only the first of the surprises that abound in this fast paced and clever tale of intrigue and romance.
Ms. Ericson did a bang up job of leading a reader into the thick of the intrigue so she could get into the good stuff – the messed up relationship between Meg and Ian. They’d once been in love but Ian’s job got in the way one time too many and they went their separate ways. Fate doesn’t like to be thwarted so, fickle rascal that she is, she brought them together by the very reason Ian left in the first place. It was an intriguing way to bring the conflict into the picture and it worked for me.
Meg is an interesting heroine. She’s atypical by virtue of her job and her view on life in general. She’s moved on and is doing the best she can. She’s content and has a whole other reason and purpose to live for -- she doesn’t need a man. I love it when heroines believe that.
Ian is fascinating from the get go. How can he not be, he’s a secret agent and those naturally are very sexy alpha men who drive the women they love absolutely nuts. Not in a good way. And that is why the internal conflict between Ian and Meg worked so well. He wants to protect her and treat her differently than his fellow agents. Meg on the other hand, doesn’t want nor needs to be coddled. She’s independent with a good head on her shoulders and has the mettle to deal with Ian’s employment demands. So, why can’t he see that? He will. That alone was reason enough to keep me reading.
The external conflict was gripping and out of control. What I mean by that is that every time poor Ian turned around, mayhem and bad things just kept happening. It was enough to give a guy a complex. It was certainly enough for the local law enforcement to view him as a bad penny they’d just wish would go away. The author used that interplay between Ian and the secondary characters to illustrate Ian’s personality, his trouble shooting skills and his perception of things when it comes to Meg. He ends up putting two and two together and finds a treasure greater than the goal his employer has sent him to obtain. How he reacted and his actions after that point made him a hero and convinced me he’d make a real husband for Meg after all. He just needs to survive this current crisis.
Despite Ian being in charge of a risky situation, he has his own personal conflict that he needs to deal with and heal. You’d think a guy like him would have it all together but in fact he has insecurities just like anyone else. It’s another mark in his favor because I could empathize with his character.
I want to mention that the prologue and epilogue don’t have much to do with what’s in the middle but after reading the story, I have a pretty good idea who it’s about. I am guessing that it’s being used as a hook or story arc lead in for his story when it eventually comes about. It does sound promising; I just found it odd that the beginning and end had nothing to do with the current story. I’ve never seen that done before.
When Meg and Ian finally get to reacquaint themselves with the physical side of their love, it’s explosive and emotional. It forced them to revisit the choices they’ve made and the possibilities for their future – together, not apart. It’s romantic and solid. No flowery and silly promises will do – they’ve matured and finally realize what is important in life. Now that is a romance that gives me assurance they’ll weather life’s bumps just fine.
Mountain Ranger Recon is a gripping and exciting read which entertained and amazed all the way through. Every time I thought they’d get a break something else happened. By the time the happily ever after came about I was more than ready and it was satisfying. Romantic suspense readers should find a lot to enjoy throughout this story because I know I did.Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
Ms. Ericson did a bang up job of leading a reader into the thick of the intrigue so she could get into the good stuff – the messed up relationship between Meg and Ian. They’d once been in love but Ian’s job got in the way one time too many and they went their separate ways. Fate doesn’t like to be thwarted so, fickle rascal that she is, she brought them together by the very reason Ian left in the first place. It was an intriguing way to bring the conflict into the picture and it worked for me.
Meg is an interesting heroine. She’s atypical by virtue of her job and her view on life in general. She’s moved on and is doing the best she can. She’s content and has a whole other reason and purpose to live for -- she doesn’t need a man. I love it when heroines believe that.
Ian is fascinating from the get go. How can he not be, he’s a secret agent and those naturally are very sexy alpha men who drive the women they love absolutely nuts. Not in a good way. And that is why the internal conflict between Ian and Meg worked so well. He wants to protect her and treat her differently than his fellow agents. Meg on the other hand, doesn’t want nor needs to be coddled. She’s independent with a good head on her shoulders and has the mettle to deal with Ian’s employment demands. So, why can’t he see that? He will. That alone was reason enough to keep me reading.
The external conflict was gripping and out of control. What I mean by that is that every time poor Ian turned around, mayhem and bad things just kept happening. It was enough to give a guy a complex. It was certainly enough for the local law enforcement to view him as a bad penny they’d just wish would go away. The author used that interplay between Ian and the secondary characters to illustrate Ian’s personality, his trouble shooting skills and his perception of things when it comes to Meg. He ends up putting two and two together and finds a treasure greater than the goal his employer has sent him to obtain. How he reacted and his actions after that point made him a hero and convinced me he’d make a real husband for Meg after all. He just needs to survive this current crisis.
Despite Ian being in charge of a risky situation, he has his own personal conflict that he needs to deal with and heal. You’d think a guy like him would have it all together but in fact he has insecurities just like anyone else. It’s another mark in his favor because I could empathize with his character.
I want to mention that the prologue and epilogue don’t have much to do with what’s in the middle but after reading the story, I have a pretty good idea who it’s about. I am guessing that it’s being used as a hook or story arc lead in for his story when it eventually comes about. It does sound promising; I just found it odd that the beginning and end had nothing to do with the current story. I’ve never seen that done before.
When Meg and Ian finally get to reacquaint themselves with the physical side of their love, it’s explosive and emotional. It forced them to revisit the choices they’ve made and the possibilities for their future – together, not apart. It’s romantic and solid. No flowery and silly promises will do – they’ve matured and finally realize what is important in life. Now that is a romance that gives me assurance they’ll weather life’s bumps just fine.
Mountain Ranger Recon is a gripping and exciting read which entertained and amazed all the way through. Every time I thought they’d get a break something else happened. By the time the happily ever after came about I was more than ready and it was satisfying. Romantic suspense readers should find a lot to enjoy throughout this story because I know I did.Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
May 22, 2012
I think Ian Dempsey is a pretty forgiving guy, but I also think Meg's honest regret made it a believable enough scenario. So that's one thing I liked about this. I also loved the location - hiking in the mountains and so forth. I admit too, that I did not catch on to the evil villain, although I would not consider this a who-dun-it. The child, whose name and gender I have already forgotten was more of a plot device than a character, but I still liked it as a whole.
September 9, 2014
Meg Dempsey made the best of a bad situation when her husband, Ian, walked out on their marriage. His work with the elite covert ops team, Prospero, took him around the world and away from his wife. Unable to continue waiting and wondering about her absentee husband, Meg ended the relationship without telling Ian that she had borne him a son named Travis. Three years after separating, they are unexpectedly thrust into each other's company when Ian's undercover work brings him back to the area where Megan works as a mountain tour guide. In "Mountain Ranger Recon", Carol Ericson offers an action-packed romantic suspense tale with an intense reunion romance. Both Meg and Ian have many personal issues of their own, as well as the issue of their broken marriage and their son. The suspense and romance aspects of the story are both intriguing, and Meg and Ian have a very rocky road to travel before they have a chance at bringing their family back together and finding happiness.
April 22, 2011
An undercover agent, Ian Dempsey knew he had a lot of explaining to do when he bumps into his wife on an undercover mission. It had been three years since he'd seen her last, but she was even more beautiful than he remembered--and just as angry--if not more. Before explanations could happen, shots rang out and Ian flips the switch from husband to agent and bodyguard and the investigation begins. Like it or not, Meg wouldn't leave his side until he was ready to guarantee her safety. Once back in her life, Ian knew the stakes were high--she was the mother of a two year old son and he looked exactly like Ian. Fast-paced with tons of action.
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April 23, 2011
Really, the books are better than the cheesy covers lead you to believe. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the Brothers In Arms series.
July 11, 2011
I thought it was a fun fast-paced story. I'm looking forward to both Buzz and Jack's story in the future.
October 21, 2011
Exciting from start to finish, with twists, turns, and red-hot romance.
May 4, 2016
A great older book that I found at a thrift store.
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