Hot SEAL, Salty Dog

Hot SEAL Salty Dog begins a new series – SEALs in Paradise – but also crosses over with Elle James' Brotherhood Protector series (which I really like). SEALs in Paradise promises to be a great series with books by several authors who's work I enjoy. While it's part of a series it can easily be read as a standalone without feeling like you've missed anything. The story has Elle's engaging style of humor, suspense, and romance which always provide this reader with an enjoyable reading experience. The blurb is pretty accurate. I'll add that the story was very entertaining and I think SEALs in Paradise is going to be a great new series. An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.

This book is marketed as a crossover book, however I think the whole series will be crossover. This series encompasses the Brotherhood Protectors in Montana as well as the Navy Seals in Coronado. I love the call names for all of the guys based on what they drink. I learned a few new drinks in this book that I need to try. This book was a great adventure full of laughs and intrigue. Chase and Maggie wake up in bed together with hangovers and wedding rings. Sounds like what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but this isn't Vegas. This is Cabo San Lucas, where the tequila is strong and the women are wild. So the adventure begins to figure out what happened. Along the way, they run into another former Seal in bed with Maggie's best friend. And a cartel Lord set on revenge. And they manage to remember the events of the previous evening. And fall in love. As events unfold, danger lurks, but it appears that Maggie is capable of taking care of herself and Chase is determined to protect Maggie as best as he can. Oh yeah, and let us not forget Daddy coming to the rescue. I'm curious to read more about the Seals of Paradise and what women manage to tame them. They all seem like fun and adventure.

This didn't feel like it written by this author. I've read several others by her, and it just didn't feel the same. The story was a good one, but seemed choppy or perhaps rushed. There were a few instances that it seemed like something else had been written and then changed. The plot itself was good- two people waking up next to each other, wearing wedding rings, and no memory of the night before. Then they have to figure out what happened, especially when there's a threat. There's a touch of romance, but nothing heavy. Felt like it could have been more of a romantic suspense movie than a book. A quick but fun read though. I got a kick out of references to McP's in Coronado, CA since I've been there myself.

Oh My Gosh!! This started off with with a rush and just kept going as they trace what happens. I loved it. Elle James has another wonderful story here. And I was also a fan of crossing over with Brotherhood Protectors.