SEAL Of My Dreams

 
Title: SEAL of my Dreams

Authors: 

Stephanie Bond, Elle Kennedy, Helen Brenna, Kylie Brant, Roxanne St. Clair, Cindy Gerad, Tara Janzen, Alison Kent, HelenKay Dimon, Jami Alden, Leslie Kelly, Jo Leigh, Marliss Melton, Gennita Low, Christie Ridgway, Barbara Samuel, Stephanie Tyler, Loreth Anne White

Publisher: Belle Bridge Books

Genre: Romance Anthology

Pages: 380 paperback (I read digital)

On Sale: November 11, 2011

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Synopsis:

Honor, duty, courage, passion . . . the men of the Navy SEALs are a special breed of hero, and in these novellas by eighteen top romance authors the SEALs are celebrated not only as symbols of devoted service to their country but as the kind of men every woman wants to love. They’ll rescue a damsel in distress and her lap dog, too. They’ll battle hometown dramas and international bad guys. When it comes to giving away their hearts, they’ll risk everything.

All proceeds from sales of SEAL of My Dreams go to the Veterans Research Corporation, a non-profit fundraiser for veterans’ medical research.

My Take:

I mentioned my favorite thing about anthologies earlier this week, finding new authors while reading stories by other authors I already enjoy; that's not all SEAL of my Dreams offers.  With 18 short stories to keep you warm (sometimes downright HOT) I will say I wasn't disappointed by a single one.  Sure I suffered the typical "Thats It?!?" moments that come with short stories (really who doesn't want more) but not a single time did I skip to the next story.  Many miles of elliptical were happily passed and I have SEAL of my Dreams to thank.

*Aside:  This book cuts a little close to home for me because I know, knew a real life SEAL.  He served this country for all of his adult life (in and out of service) and when he left this earth not so long ago I was reminded by those he served with how hard they work, how hard they play, how much danger they are put in all of the time....what it is they do and what they sacrifice for this country and the world. 

Disclosure:

I received this book in digital format from Belle Bridge Books (via NetGalley) for reading and reviewing

It's Summer Reading Time! Book #1

It's no secret, I LOVE summer reading time. Sitting in a comfortable chair, letting the sun tan my skin, waves gently rolling on the lake, kids frolicking nearby, perhaps a nice cold adult beverage easily at hand.....

Don't get me wrong, I love spring, fall and winter reading time too... but summer holds a special place in my sun starved heart!

Recently I scored a reviewers trifecta from PTA (not the school parent organization) and todays book is the first one I read in my most recent shipment....




Anthology Title: More Than Words, Volume 7

Compassion Can't Wait by Carly Phillips
Someplace Like Home by Donna Hill
What the Heart Wants by Jill Shalvis

Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Fiction/Romance - Inspriational stories inspired by real people and real organizations
Pages: 352 (Paperback)
On Sale: March 29, 2011

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Synopsis:

Each and every one of us has the ability to effect change—to make our world a better place. The dedicated women selected as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award have changed lives, one good deed at a time. To celebrate their accomplishments, some of our bestselling authors have honored the winners by writing stories inspired by these real-life heroines.
In Carly Phillips's Compassion Can't Wait, two high school sweet hearts are reunited years later, as if by fate, and discover that if you believe in yourself and each other, anything is possible.
Donna Hill's Someplace Like Home tells the story of how one woman's dream becomes reality, as three special people learn that it's never too late to form a loving family.
In Jill Shalvis's What the Heart Wants, an honorable man must learn to forgive himself to regain the trust of the dedicated teacher who is the love of his life.

My Take:

I really enjoyed these short stories from some of my favorite authors. All excellent stories based or inspired by real people who are heroines in the community. A fantastic selection for the beach, treadmill, or curled up on the couch it should come with a warning to pack tissues though.