Loving a Warrior: Volume 1

Torn on reviewing this one. Overall I enjoyed the story very much. It's a wonderful M/M romance between Matt and Shane. They first meet in BUD/S training. Their relationship is a great slow burn as they initially resist getting involved considering the training they were going through. The heart wants what it wants though. What troubled me about these characters is that neither of them seem to have that alpha male trait one needs to reach this level of military service. Sexuality aside they just didn't feel very SEAL like. Perhaps I am generalizing but again I just don't see someone reaching this level without that trait. That said I still enjoyed this story very much and both the main characters are memorable making it a great read I would recommend to others.

This was exceptional. I read the free excerpt, was instantly hooked and finished the book in less than a day. Honestly, my only issue is that there isn't more. I got so caught up in this wonderful and emotional ride that I was genuinely sad when I reached the end. I would LOVE a continuation of Shane's and Matt's story.

4.25 ~> Dynamic without being Overly Dramatic ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 4-STAR ✩ REVIEW ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ > > Judging a Book by its Cover < < Split composition cover. I am not a fan of the odd layout. Synopsis sounded interesting enough to give this new-to-me author a try. > > Looking Deeper < < POV ~> Third Person Matt and Shane are training to be SEALS at Coronado. Both want it for different reasons, one’s a natural fighter, one’s a born leader and motivator. Together, they will keep each other on track or be the reason for ringing out. Strong cast with smart dialogue and believable interactions. The chemistry built naturally and their relationship wisely grew with caution. The plot was entertaining and the story flowed smoothly. There were a few conflicts that added dynamics without being overly dramatic. Predictability was low. The conclusion was more implied and barely a Happy/Happily anything but it did give the impression of a vague HFN that may continue on in the background of the next book. Overall, it was an enjoyable read from an author I’ve not yet read. I’m glad I took the opportunity to give it a try. . Rating: [R] ~ Score: 4.25 ~ Stars: 4 ========================== ⭐ ⭐ **** Disclosure of Material: I received a copy of this book from #Netgalley and the Author/Publisher with the hope that I would voluntarily leave unbiased and unsolicited feedback. I was not asked, encouraged, or required to leave a review - nor was I compensated in any way. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". ***** ⭐ ⭐