The Hearts Command by Rachel Lee, Merline Lovelace & Lindsay McKenna, an anthology H/S 2002

Three military romances by three authors that always give us a good read.

The Dream Marine by Rachel Lee

Joe Yates is back home in Wyoming wondering why it seemed like such a good idea to come here on leave from his duties as a Marine Sergeant.  His team is still over there but Joe is no longer sure he can go back.  As Joe struggles to fit in again in his home town Gunnery Sergeant Bethaney Mathison helps him work through the transition from service in a war zone to life at home.

A good military romance about a man struggling to fit into civilian life after a deployment overseas.  He gets the help he needs from an understanding Marine recruiter in his home town.

A Conard County story.

Rating: Pretty Good   Steaminess: Yummy

Undercover Operations by Merline Lovelace

Air Force Captian Danielle Flynn has under taken an unofficial search for her kidnapped sister.  She has asked Jack Buchanan, former Air Force pilot, to fly her to a remote part of Mexico so she can start her mission.  He refuses in the beginning but finally gives in to her persuasive plea.  Lucky for Dani, Jack is just the man she needs to complete a successful search and bring her sister home.

Some intrigue along with the romance.

Rating: Pretty Good   Steaminess: Sensual

To Love and Protect by Lindsay McKenna

A divorced couple both serving in the Coast Guard end up stationed at the same base in Hawaii.  Before they get a chance to deal with working together they are sent on a black ops search & rescue mission for one of Morgan Trayhern's agents.

Niall and Brie learn on a mission doomed by a hurricane to communicate and trust each other in a way they never did while married.

Rating: Pretty Good   Steaminess: Sensual

My Totals: H/S: 48   Other: 20

Take care, happy reading,
Donna M, Dream Team member