Saturday 21 October 2017

Rescuing Bryn - Susan Stoker - Excerpt & Review






Susan Stoker
Rescuing Bryn
Delta Force Heroes Book 6
Release Date Oct. 10, 2017



 When you're a Delta Force soldier, you see a lot. Often too much. But nothing can ever prepare you to see your entire team die before your eyes...
The loss of his Delta brothers--and his arm--has Dane "Fish" Munroe still struggling months later. He's moved to Idaho, where an isolated lifestyle is making things worse, not better. Not that there's anyone left to care.
Actually, Bryn Hartwell cares. In fact, she tries to surreptitiously make life just a little easier for the mysterious man who comes into the grocery where she works late at night, only to get a tongue lashing for her trouble. Still, he's obviously hurting; someone has to worry about him, spurring Bryn to nurse Dane when he hits a particularly low point.
Intrigued by the quirky, kind, socially awkward woman, Dane allows himself to get close to someone for the first time in ages. A potentially epic mistake--because when her interest in the prepper lifestyle puts Bryn in the hands of a homegrown terrorist, losing her could put Dane's mental recovery permanently out of reach.
But once a Delta, always a Delta. And there's a team in Texas ready to have Dane's back at a moment's notice.
**Rescuing Bryn is the 6th book in the Delta Force Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.










She had no idea what he was going to say, because an employee called out their order number as he was speaking.
Thankful for the interruption, Bryn stepped away from Dane and grabbed one of the Blizzards and the bag of food. Dane took the other ice cream and they headed toward the exit.
A man stood in front of the door, and, as they got close, his cell phone pealed with an annoying alarm sound.
Bryn felt Dane stiffen next to her, and before she could do anything, he’d grabbed her around the waist and pulled her forcefully to the side, turning as he moved them so his back was to the man in the doorway and no part of her was exposed to the perceived threat.
It was as if they were invisible to others. No one even noticed what had happened. A woman came up to greet the man in the doorway, and he leaned over and kissed her before following her to a table in the back of the restaurant.
Bryn could feel Dane breathing hard against her. His warm breath wafting over her neck and his chest rising and falling against her back. The cup of ice cream he’d been holding was now lying on the tiles at their feet, melting.
Don’t worry about the mess. We’ll get it cleaned up, no worries.”
Bryn glanced up and saw one of the teenagers who’d been working behind the counter standing near them, a concerned look on her face.
Ignoring her for a moment, she turned in Dane’s arms. At first he wouldn’t loosen his grip, holding her to him tightly, but finally he let go. Bryn took one look at the tight, closed-off expression on Dane’s face and took charge of the situation.
She turned back to the employee. “Thanks. Sorry about that, we were startled.”
We can replace the Blizzard,” the teenager said.
No, it’s okay. We can share this one.” Bryn held up the treat she’d managed to keep hold of; luckily it was her fully loaded one. She didn’t want to wait for them to make a new dessert. She needed to get Dane out of there. “We’re sorry about the mess.”
But the young woman had already turned away, probably to get a rag to clean up the spill.
Come on, Dane. Let’s go.”
He nodded and swallowed hard, before moving once again to the exit. They didn’t say another word, but Bryn could see Dane was on edge. His head swiveled back and forth, checking out the parking lot and the area surrounding the restaurant. They reached the truck and Bryn tucked the bag of food under her arm and held out her hand. “I’ll drive.”




4.5 Stars 

I have thoroughly enjoyed each title in the Delta Force Heroes series, and was very eager to read 'Fish' story, and Susan Stoker didn't dissapoint.  Rescuing Bryn is the sixth title in the Delta Force Heroes, but in my opinion it could be read as a standalone.

This title is another addition to the Delta Force Heroes series, that is fun, yet sweet with a unique plot, and Dane and Bryn are endearing, complex and intriguing characters. Rescuing Bryn is a wonderful blend of sweet and sexy, with intrigue, mystery and suspense. 

Dane has endured so much loss, yet he's still such a strong, capable, and captivating character.  He's protective, kind, charming and caring.  Whilst Bryn is kind and compassionate, with good intentions and a thirst for knowledge that often lead her astray.  Both characters have insecurities that have a tendency to hold them back at times, and I loved seeing them work through these issues together. 

The Delta Force heroes of the previous titles make cameo appearance throughout this title but are not as central to the plot as they have been in previous books in the series.  

 A great enjoyable and entertaining read of love, acceptance, trust and moving on. 





New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Texas where she lives, but this all-American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana. She's married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.
She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in.