Guest Review: Blue Forever – Nina Bruhns

Nina Bruhns, multi-award-winning author of White Hot, returns with another sexy, adrenaline-pumping thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat…

Dashing and devilish Major Kiptyn Llowell is the opposite of reasonable. But when his top secret mission on exotic Hainan Island, China, goes belly up, Kip throws himself on the mercy of the eminently sensible (and irresistibly sexy) DeAnne Lovejoy to hitch a ride to his rendezvous point. But he gets far more than he bargained for…

As an officer of the U.S Department of State, DeAnne helps American citizens in need of aid on foreign soil. Yet, when DeAnne sets eyes on Kip’s impressive body, she’s the one who needs rescuing—from her own X-rated thoughts!

But before Kip and DeAnne even get the chance to flirt, an enemy platoon storms in, guns blazing. Covers blown and running for their lives, the pair must complete Kip’s mission together. Amidst escalating feelings, they just hope to survive long enough to enjoy this wild ride to a loving future…

Series: Men in Uniform #3
Release Date: September 3, 2013
Publisher: Berkley
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Elizabeth
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

I admit the reason I picked up this book was for the cover. Shallow much? I don’t think so. There are so many wonderful authors and books out there that it’s hard to pick and choose which one to read next. Bloggers and reviewers are helpful, but it comes down to me making the decision to pick it up. Covers and blurbs are what draw my attention to an author I’ve never read before. And in this case, the cover did the book justice.

I really enjoyed this book. It took me a bit to get into the story, but after the initial introduction, I was completely swept away. I was a little thrown by the military talk and it was hard to keep track of the acronyms at times, but this story really held me captive.

Opposites definitely attract in this book; a Marine to the core who eats war for breakfast and a diplomat who fights battles with her words. Can there be a common ground between the two? I loved watching their journey unfold in the middle of all the chaos that surrounded them.

This book is action-packed! There is espionage, covert ops, submarine chases, and several rescue attempts both successful and not. With primary and secondary characters finding the courage to face their fears and fight their demons while best-laid plans turn FUBAR in a foreign province. I don’t want to go into too much detail and give away all the plot twists and turns but you are in for an exciting journey with this book. And although it is the third book in a series; it can be read as a standalone. I was thoroughly riveted by this read and I can’t wait to see what Nina has in store next!