Review: Honor Reclaimed – Tonya Burrows

Former Marine sniper Seth Harlan is determined to prove that he can still do his job despite his ongoing battle with PTSD. When an old friend contacts HORNET to rescue a black ops soldier, Seth’s stability is strained. He knows all too well what it’s like to rot inside an enemy camp, praying for rescue and waiting for death. And he’s not about to leave a man behind.

Photojournalist Phoebe Leighton just stumbled into the middle of an arms deal. Teaming up with a ragtag team of mercenaries is the last thing she wants to do–especially when she realizes Seth Harlan is assigned to the mission. He may ignite a passion in her she thought long dead, but Phoebe’s hiding a secret that could destroy him.

With a bomb in the mix, HORNET’s mission is suddenly about a lot more than an abandoned soldier. Racing against the clock, Seth, Phoebe, and the rest of the team struggle to stop a ruthless warlord bent on power, revenge…and death.

Series: HORNET #2
Release Date: May 27th 2014
Publisher: Entangled: Select
Source: Provided by Author/Publisher via Manic Readers
Reviewer: Lucy
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4.5 Cocktails

Honor Reclaimed by Tonya Burrows told a beautiful story about an ex-soldier struggling to find his new normal after the end of his military career. Having spent eighteen months in captivity Seth Harlan suffers from PTSD but he is rebuilding his life and hoping to be successful in his new career working for HORNET. His new job takes him back to Afghanistan, the place of his previous captivity, and on a collision course with photojournalist Phoebe Leighton.

In addition to the romance between the hero and the heroine there was action, suspense, and a heartbreaking case of PTSD. The action in this book is present from the very beginning, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end, and really enhanced the storyline. The PTSD, which is the Seth’s biggest obstacle, is handled with care and compassion and showed the realistic struggle that people with the disease encounter every day. The best aspect of the novel was the romance between Seth and Phoebe. I admired the way that Phoebe had improved her life after a series of bad choices, and she proved to be a perfect match for Seth.