My Thoughts on Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman

 

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You can't override the heart

It may seem odd to seek peace by moving to a war-torn African country, but for medical missionary Dr. Cynthia Myers, it provided a way to escape a shallow life of unearned wealth, a philandering fiancé, and a father now square in the public eye as vice president of the United States. At least here she knows her work and life have meaning. But all that is thrown into chaos when she fails to save the life of a local warlord's mortally wounded son.

As part of the Army Special Forces A-Team on a mission to capture and subdue the warlord, Captain Rick Norton is compelled to use deadly force to save Cynthia's life. Enraged at the violence she witnessed and riddled with guilt that men died because of her, Cynthia doesn't want to like anything about Rick and his team--but an unexpected attraction is taking hold.

With two members of his team badly injured and rebels in hot pursuit, Rick will have to draw upon all his strength and cunning to get her out alive . . . because he's beginning to think that, despite their differences, they just may be able to make a life together.

My Thoughts:

Wow. This story was exciting and heart pounding and really brought me into the character's world. Soldier stories are not, most of the time, my favorite. But this one blew that opinion out of the water. I was invested from the start, and I am really looking forward to this whole series.

Dr. Cynthia Myers has gone to a poor country in Africa that is overrun with fear of a vicious warlord, to escape her personal problems. No matter, her life's goal is being satisfied and she feels this is where she is meant to be. She is doing good and has made lasting relationships. Until violence walks into her camp.

Captain Rick Norton and his team are tasked with getting Cynthia out of harm's way as she is now the vice president of the United States daughter due to unforeseen circumstances. She is now looked at as a favorable pawn. 

Rick and Cynthia clash almost immediately. He is a soldier, she is a doctor, and they have very different views on life. Now they are both in danger and two of his men are severely injured. Getting to the US embassy is just the beginning of their adventure together. And what a ride it was, especially as their chosen careers clash with their budding romance.

I really look forward to more of this series and this team of soldiers and I just found out there is a prequel book as well. I look forward to all of these adventures.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

About the Author:

Hallee Bridgeman is the USA Today bestselling author of several action-packed romantic suspense books and series. An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee and her husband finally settled in central Kentucky, where they have raised their three children. When she's not writing, Hallee pursues her passion for cooking, coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. An accomplished speaker and active member of several writing organizations, Hallee can be found online at www.halleebridgeman.com.