It was so Ms. Michaels.
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I love it. It was so Ms. Michaels. I don't know how she does it.
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5 out of 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me start with this is my first book by Ms Michaels and honestly, I wasn't sure Id buy into all the hype about her books. Everyone says she writes amazing SEALs and stories youll want to go back to time and again. I hoped she be okay, but what I found out is she really is amazing and her characters draw you into the story like no others!

My first impression of Mark was that he was quick witted and fun loving. His view of the newer Navy recruits in the first chapter cracks me up:

This time were using flowers for code names. I liked it better when we used liquor or tobacco...more manly, Shows just how much the Navy is breeding pussies.

And from early on, I loved Charlie, too. She wasn't as fun loving as Mark, but she definitely made me smile, and even laugh out loud sometimes.

The thing about both Charlie & Mark is that they are top dogs in their respective worlds and though they need to work together for the greater good, they struggle with allowing the other into their individual worlds.  However, Mark is really the first to recognize that he is falling for charlie and that he needs herbut does he go about telling her the easy way? Heck no, and that makes the whole story that much more entertaining and enjoyable.

At 27% into the book I realized some key things about Mark and the book:
1. He needs Charlie
2. He knows that they will happen
3. He cant get over not knowing her real name
4. Hes a great guy!!!
The idiosyncrasies of the book and the small bits of humor thrown in with the crime fighting and drama really made this book so enjoyable for me. I cant wait to read more books by Ms Michaels.

And lets not forget that Ms Michaels can throw drama at your and make you really think about life in the big picture while you're reading this novel. One quote that really stuck with me from Mark was this one:

I sometimes wonder what Ill answer to when I go. Will I be viewed the same as someone who murders people?

Im sure everyone has their own opinions on military duty and what theyll answer to when their lives are done, but this quote really struck home with me because my boys (ages 6, 8 & 10 at the time) have brought up this very topic and question what its like. I think everyone needs to take something out of a book and this one right here is what Ill be continuing to think about now that Im finished reading.

Having no experience with her other novels, I can just say that Im so happy with this book and cant wait to dive into the others...though I think Ill be glad I waited and didn't have to deal with the cliffhanger because if I wouldnt have closure for Mark & Charlie, I might just roll over and die. This is a wonderful book and I really hope many more people will take the time to read and enjoy it as well!
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This has got to be my most favorite Barbara Michaels' books.  It has the perfect amount things that go bump in the night and Maine Coon Cats
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...a trip down memory lane. As usual, Michael delivers.
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Once you start reading, you will not want to stop and the second you finish, you will be begging for more!  A little bit of strong language, but not overpowering.  Hopefully we will see more fascinating work from Michelle Michaels in the near future.
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Mrs. Spelling thrived in her roles of wife and mother. She had the art of homemaking down to a science.
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I've read quite a few of Ms Michaels books (Texas and kentucky books) so I picked this one up with confidence. It's nice to see a book about a woman gaining power over her own life, tackling life head on. No Emily isn't likeable all the time, but who is? She comes into her own rather late in life and finds the strength to start over. Would like a few more books like this one.
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Now we know the reason for the slutty attire the poor miss must wear per Mrs. Perkins.  This good wife had the hubby in mind all along.  Before Mr. Perkins showed up in this story, I thought maybe the hot college slut who swings both ways would be doing both of the Perkins' without the others knowledge and collecting twice the "bonuses".  But the way it turned out works good too.  I still wish somebody would do more for this poor sex starved slut than the straightforward sex she's gotten so far, maybe the Mrs. and her strap-on will take care of her in a future installment...
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I have truly enjoyed reading Corinne Michaels' series.  Her books are ones that you can read over and over and never get bored.  I found myself getting lost in the story of the characters and thinking to myself this has to be real.  There was so much personal detail in her writing that made you fall in love with all of the Characters.  Can't wait for more from Corinne Michaels.
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I am so glad that she was able to get out. Sometimes we have to make decisions that are not always what was the best. But considering what went on in her house what she ended up doing was the best for her. Good book.
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This was the best song on the CD to me. Michaels vocals are just heavenly. Especially when he starts the song, it's so smooth. Him just singing, "My life..." the treble in his voice is just beautiful. Then he continues to sing the song with such passion, a signature of his and that made listening to this song fun and memorable.
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Wow!  It actually beat my expectations.  Della at her best.
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This was a great book in the true Fern MIchaels way.  I could not wait for my break at work to read a few more pages it kept me wondering who was the true killer i kept bouncing back and forth between the  suspects.  Great Read
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Wow. I love all of Ms. Jennings work. And this one was so good. I hope she writes another book in this series. Buy this book people.
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She did a good job. Was afraid it would be short. There is plenty of material here.
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A fair and classy portrayal of what it means to be a MS.  I have a much higher regard for these tremendously talented and dedicated professionals!  The movie can sometimes seems like reality TV but then there are moments that remind you this is all real - with real sacrifices, triumphs and heartaches that are not scripted as "reality" TV is.
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Ms Lynn Michaels is masterful at intertwining two complete plots with each other. She is light-hearted in her presentation. Her love scene highlight is WOW! Her plots are about solving a mystery and developing a romance. Lynn is a great writer in league with Evanovich and Patterson. I hope to see her earlier work reprinted. I urge her to continue writing well nto the future.