SEALs of Honor: Tanner

Success can be dangerous Paragliding champs and equipment designers Wynn Rider and her brother Todd have been plagued by accidents over the past couple of years. Todd’s ability to walk is compromised from an injury incurred in a championship event two years ago, at which time both siblings quit competing. Todd focuses on designing safer equipment and Wynn teaches for a company who has benefitted from her designs as well. After they started getting their research info together to prepare for patenting their designs, their office/home was breached by an intruder, Wynn has been run off the road, and the scariest, deadliest accident while teaching the paragliding course in which Tanner and other members of Mason’s unit are participating. Luckily, Tanner’s love for paragliding to the max caused Wynn to take the last run in a position to track his progress. Her equipment failed, and she and Tanner ended up hitting the river near the drop site hard. Lots of twists and turns as Wynn and Tanner work through the many possibilities for people who would want to disable or scare or kill her and Todd, or just steal their designs. Very engaging plot and characters. Great read.

Is doing what you love causing more trouble than what its worth? The world of an elite athlete and the sports they pursue with a passion is normally just filled with competition, training and more of the same. For some, there are times when things just aren’t right. Something is terribly wrong. There is an element of something not right in Wynn’s world. Years out of the competitive sporting arena, it suddenly has ramifications beyond merely catching the gusts of wind, while paragliding, that she loves pursuing. It can lead to trouble and death if someone has their way. When accidents aren’t accidents and a new person has just saved your life… it opens a world of questions, frustrations, doubts and more of the same before the puzzling answers fit together. When past events aren’t what they seem. Dale has written a wonderful story that is easy to read, filled with drama and suspenseful moments and lots of mind boggling questions that need answers. I loved the dynamic and dramatic action through out their story… though one particular moment confused me - I just didn’t think it possible and I’m still trying to picture that scene unfolding. Both Tanner and Wynn are caring about others, both are strong characters that live with their hearts and passions for what they love to do but still ignite that beautiful chemistry, respect and care, if they open themselves up to new possibilities. Note; It was also good to actually see Tanner called away on a mission. That’s an aspect often not fully explored with developing relationships. It would be great to go back or have this be part of the SEALS doing what they do best, not just for their relationships but for their country. If you love page-turning drama, sporting intrigue and love solving a mystery - Dale Mayer delivers with TANNER. A well written story, highly recommended for those that love not only a military based hero but love solving the unwanted drama that unfolds to someone who’s captured your attention. You’ll also get a quick sneak peek into Jackson’s story… and a pocket rocket that going to turn his world upside down.

Thank you Dale Mayer and Booksprout for the arc. My thoughts and opinions are my own and were unsolicited. I was taken to a new world, paragliding. I had no knowledge what so ever. To take this trip into a new world with a hunky seal, well, no complaints here. There was enough info and story that I actually felt my heart race when they would leap. I don't have the courage but it was awesome to be a part through the story. Romance and suspense are win - win with Dale Mayers books and this one was no exception. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.