Cheryl McCullough
I am in awe of Dallas. I wish we could have had more detail about her when deployed, but I understand this is after the fact. Brotherhood Protectors can go on and on and on. I would be ok with that. Each book can be read as a stand a lone. If you enjoy these as much as most of us you will want to read the all. Someone is sabotaging weddings. Dallas and Viper (Vince) go undercover. To me the real winner is the back story. The ranch, the vets, our heroes who have returned and try and build a life. Great read. Thank you Elle James for my arc. I could read you forever :)
Jennifer Cowan
Dallas, a medically retired Army Ranger, is having trouble adjusting to life without a leg. She finds herself at Brighter Days Rehabilitation Ranch in hopes of working out some of her issues. While there, she works along side other former military men who are also adjusting to life without various limbs. At the ranch, she is not considered "less than" or a "curse" to the men in the unit. Instead, the men rally around and support each other. Vince, also known as "Viper", is also retired from the Army serving as a sniper. Viper has also had trouble adjusting to life after the Army, not really finding his purpose. He is plagued with guilt for not being there when his wife and baby needed him and knows he's not cut out for a relationship. When Hank, of Brotherhood Protection Agency, offers him a job he jumps at the opportunity to make a difference. But when his first assignment has him in a "fake" marriage, he's not sure if he can play the part. Dallas, raised by her father as more of a tomboy, is in over her head as a fiancé. She doesn't even own a dress or know how to apply makeup! Viper hasn't wanted to kiss or even hold hands with a woman since his wife died. If they can work together long enough to capture the saboteur before he kills someone, they will have proven their worth to Hank. Quirky, fun, suspenseful.... I enjoyed how the girls supported Dallas and took her under their wings. Viper's ribbing of Dallas was highly entertaining. Dallas' yearning to be more feminine, but tough was very realistic. Dallas and Vioer made excellent partners and more. I loved the twist at the end! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
Yvonne Cruz
Ms James takes us back to Montana and the Brotherhood Protectors . This time the story belongs to new hire, Vince “ Viper” Van Cleave, a retired D-Force soldier and Dallas Hayes, former Army Ranger, recovering at the Brighter Days Rehab Ranch. Dallas lost part of her leg ,and feels less of a person and a woman and is still not sure about her future. When she is offered a job with the Brotherhood Protectors to go undercover, she takes it. These two have been paired to go undercover as future bride and groom in order to find out who is causing problems in the weddings of the town. From the beginning, it’s obvious that they are attracted to each other. But both have personal obstacles to overcome . As the story progresses, Viper and Dallas secretly are wondering if their “make believe” is really that , or are their feelings real. It’s a story full of suspense, whodunit, humor , heartbreaking moments but also heartwarming. I always appreciate the fact that the author reminds us of the sacrifices these courageous men and women make for us in the name of freedom. For that , thank you , Ms James. I was gifted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.