Tawny Weber

A SEAL's Seduction
4.5 Stars

The daughter of a Navy Admiral, Alexia Pierce, has sworn never to become involved with anyone in the military. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Blake Landon is grieving the loss of a teammate and isn’t interested in a relationship. Neither of these facts can stop the intense chemistry and steamy passion that sizzles between them.

The delightful characters and engaging premise make this a must read despite the inaccuracies in military jargon and protocol.

Alexia and Blake’s romance grabs you from their start. Their chemistry is off the charts and their banter is sexy and fun, but there is also a more serious and emotional component to their connection. Moreover, they demonstrate the extent to which highly intelligent and capable individuals can be blind to the truth that is right in front of them. Thankfully, their idiocy is short-lived and even somewhat cute, and their angst ultimately heightens the tension toward the end.

The minor action plot isn’t exactly the most thrilling, but is does add an element of excitement and adventure that compliments the romance.

All in all, an entertaining way to spend a few hours and I’m eager to continue with this steamy series.… (mer)

A SEAL's Salvation
4.5 Stars

Run out of town as a teen for “misbehaving” with the sheriff’s daughter, Brody Lane found a home with the Navy SEALs. Injured and suffering from PTSD, Brody returns home with the same bad boy reputation and the same sizzling hot attraction for Genna Reilly. Only now, they aren’t kids anymore…

The books in this series have everything going for them - intense, alpha heroes, spitfire heroines, small town charm and steamy romance.

Brody and Genna are wonderful both as a couple and as individuals. He is the boy from the wrong side of town just biding his time before leaving, but when he comes face to face with the temptation that Genna poses, he simply can’t resist. Later, his pain and loss of faith following the death of a teammate is heartwrenching and it is a sign of his strength and resilience, as well as Genna’s love, that he is able to overcome it.

Genna is the quintessential “good girl” who never puts a foot out of line until she meets the one boy she cannot have and then all bets are off. She is a truly lovely and caring person, and it is great seeing her growing in confidence and standing up for herself against her overbearing father.

Their opposites attract relationship begins with a sweaty, steamy encounter and none of the years that pass diminishes their chemistry one iota.

All in all, the simple yet captivating story and the familiar yet memorable characters make this an excellent read. Looking forward to the next yummy SEAL in the series.… (mer)

A SEALs Surrender
4 Stars

Wealthy, gorgeous and a Navy SEAL to boot, Cade Sullivan, has always been the heartthrob of his small town. Cute, klutzy and accident prone, Eden Gillespie, is the town’s social outcast. Home on leave, Cade finds himself coming to Eden’s rescue once again, only this time Eden has definite plans for the local hero and will settle for nothing less than his complete surrender …

Despite the military hero, this not romantic suspense but straight contemporary romance.

Whereas Blake and Alexia’s story in A SEALs Seduction is sensual and steamy, Cade and Eden’s romance is sweet and steady. Their friends to lovers relationship builds slowly from mutual attraction to an intense emotional connection and love. It is fun watching Cade as he realizes that the adorable girl-next-door is actually a gorgeous and desirable woman.

Eden is an endearing mix of vulnerability and strength as she copes with the snide gossip and harsh jokes of her so-called friends and neighbors. Despite her social awkwardness, Eden is intelligent and determined so once she sets her sights on Cade, the man doesn’t stand a chance.

All in all, Tawny Weber’s series is light and fun with great characters and sweet stories. Looking forward to the next one.… (mer)

A SEAL's Fantasy
3 Stars

Dominic Castillo is a dedicated Navy SEAL willing to do anything for his brothers in arms even for his nemesis, Philip Banks. So when Banks is taken prisoner by a notorious drug lord, Castillo takes on the task of protecting his estranged sister even if she is the most annoying albeit desirable woman he has ever encountered.

This is the weakest installment in Weber's series mainly due to the fact that Dominic and Lara are not the most likable of couples.

Dominic is an egotistical, self-indulgent, arrogant jerk who thinks he's god's gift to women while Lara is a spoiled, superficial and shallow tease willing to put up with his snide, misogynistic comments because she thinks he's hot.

The book is a classic example of how amazing chemistry between the H/h is completely ruined by their attitudes. Dominic's patronizing and condescending view that he knows what's best for the "little woman", and Lara's numerous TSTL moments and childish tantrums undermine any romance that might develop between the two.

While they do improve as the story progresses, it is a classic case of too little, too late and their annoying characters ultimately undermine an excellent premise.

Hopefully, the next book will return to the charm of the first few stories.… (mer)