Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann

Inside Jacket:  It was supposed to be a "dog and pony show" - an elaborate demonstration of SEAL rescue techniques - to celebrate a presidential visit to a California naval base.  Professional, no-nonsense White House staffer Joan DaCosta arrives early to scope out the area.  Assigned to be her SEAL liaison is Lt (jg) Mike Muldoon, a born leader - strong, decisive, tough, and fearless.

Against her better judgement, Joan finds herself drawn to the handsome young officer.  Skilled at being "one of the guys" in the mostly male world of politics, she is dismayed when Muldoon breaks through her defenses.  While the tension mounts between them, fueling their growing attraction, a far more sinister danger is lurking.  Now, to protect the president from harm, Joan and Muldoon must not only risk their hearts - but their very lives...

April challenge:  Hooyah does he fit the story!  And in a way I didn't think he could, he fits Joan.  If I were Joan's age, I would take him in a second!  There is no picture of a man on the cover, and I don't know who to cast as Lt. Muldoon.

I love reading Suzanne Brockmann!  Especially her SEAL books!!  Now, granted, it's always been paperbacks.  This was the first hardback book I've read in years, but it was so worth it!

This had interconnecting stories, which while the main focus was Joan and Mike, were also very interesting.  Mary Lou and Lt. Sam Starrett, Joan's grandparents - Vince and Charlie DaCosta, and Joan's mentally challenged brother Donny.  Terrorists, broken hearts, younger man-older woman romance - this book had it all!

For those with delicate ears - these guys cuss alot!!!!!

Excellence rating - **** - Very good

Steaminess: Yummy

Lynn