Cover of Night by Laura Griffin

Title: Cover of Night 

Author: Laura Griffin

Series: Alpha Crew #3

Publisher: Pocket Star

Release Date: September 4, 2017

Sparks fly when a journalist and a Navy SEAL cross paths in Thailand in this third entry in the thrilling and sexy Alpha Crew series from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.

Journalist Karly Bonham is on her first overseas mission, covering the new United States ambassador to Thailand, when she is taken hostage by terrorists, with only her wits and courage to keep her alive—until help arrives in the form of Navy SEAL Ethan Dunn.

As part of an elite SEAL team called Alpha Crew, Ethan has been on countless harrowing missions, but he knows this one is different the instant he meets Karly—the sexy young reporter who somehow managed to escape the terrorists’ clutches. Ethan is impressed by her, especially when he learns she has intel that could be the key to a successful rescue op. Ethan knows working with a civilian raises the stakes on an already dangerous mission. But with the clock ticking down, he enlists Karly’s help to thwart a vicious plot and bring a terrorist mastermind to justice.

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Another great story by Laura Griffin!

The Alpha Crew's new romantic couple is Ethan Dunn and Karly Bonham.

Karly is a journalist who flew to Thailand to interview the well-liked and desirable United States ambassador. She has developed a good rapport with him and his daughter. Everything changes when a group of terrorists attacks them. Karly is trying to keep herself alive when help arrives in the form of the Alpha Crew. She immediately feels a connection with Ethan, one of its members.

Ethan has one mission as part of the Alpha Crew (a special SEAL team) and it's to save the hostages. Reluctantly, he realizes he has one woman's safety as his priority. He worries about Karly and he wants her out of danger's way. 

I love this series. The novel is short but packed with romance, dangerous situations, and action. Both characters were likable and I liked that Laura Griffin added PTSD to the storyline. It made sense. Not every rescue is going to go without consequences. 

I'm going to wait impatiently for her next installment. 

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Pocket Star via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Mission Begins: At the Edge and Edge of Surrender by Laura Griffin

Title: The Mission Begins: At the Edge and Edge of Surrender 

Author: Laura Griffin 

Series: Alpha Crew #1-2 

Publisher: Pocket Books 

Release Date: August 7, 2017

The first two Alpha Crew installments of scorching hot romance between Emma and Ryan are together for the first time in a bundle of sexy, suspenseful adventure!

AT THE EDGE

When Emma Wright’s government plane goes down over the Philippine jungle, she’s forced to survive alone until an ultra-elite SEAL team goes in after her. As the leader of Alpha Crew, Ryan Owen is no stranger to challenges, but he’s never tackled anything quite like this sexy, smart, and resourceful woman. The mission is to get Emma home safely, but danger is everywhere, and Ryan’s unexpected desire for Emma could be a deadly distraction.

Back home in California, Ryan’s mission is over—but Emma’s has just begun. She knows her plane crash was no accident, and she’s determined to uncover the truth about what happened—even if her quest for answers puts her at risk. Torn between duty and desire, Ryan searches for a way win Emma’s heart while protecting her from an invisible enemy who wants her dead.

EDGE OF SURRENDER

Ryan had one job: keep Emma safe at all costs. But after a night of passion, Emma takes off and Ryan soon realizes he’s not the only one looking for her. Can he figure out who’s after the beautiful government aide, and why, before she falls into the wrong hands…if she hasn’t already?

Emma’s fighting to get justice for her fallen comrades, but she can’t do it alone. She needs Ryan’s help, but that means trusting him—and dealing with the out-of-control desire blazing between them. Can there be any future for a marked woman and a man trained to kill? She hopes they live long enough to find out…

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Perfectly entertaining!

I love Laura Griffin's books and I knew I had to read The Mission Begins before the next book in the series, Cover of Night was released.

Both novellas, At the Edge and Edge of Surrender, are short but they do pack a punch. They are full of action, suspense, romance, and camaraderie. I have no idea how Laura Griffin is capable of the strong character development in such a short book but she's able to accomplish it! Even better, she's able to make the secondary characters special too. 

The main couple in both short stories is Emma Wright and Ryan Owens.

Emma is the daughter of a US Congressman. She has been working as the personal assistant for a US Ambassador's wife for a while. Their latest good deed trip has taken them to the Philippines. When the book begins they are leaving the Philippines when the plane crashes making Emma the sole survivor.  

Ryan is the leader of the Alpha Crew unit, a super elite team of Navy Seals. His team is in charge of the search and rescue mission of the plane crash's survivors. Alpha Crew believes hostiles are close by. The sooner they can extract Emma the better.  

During this highly stressful situation, Emma and Ryan realize they are attracted to each other but one mistake can be lethal. Distractions are not needed. Ryan tries to keep his distance but nothing else matters when he realizes Emma's life is still in danger when they are both back in the USA. 

I loved both novellas. They were so much fun to read. Easily devourable in just a few hours. Ryan and Emma had tons of chemistry. I can understand how things progressed so much faster in a deadly situation like these characters found themselves in. Everything moves faster in this scenario. I like the other members of the team too and I can't wait to read their stories. 

Cover of Night is next for me. 

Cliffhanger: No

4.5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Pocket Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.