Final Siege

In Cole’s exciting second Love over Duty military contemporary (after Under Fire), long-separated lovers are reunited at last. Malachai “Mac” MacCarrick joined the Navy following the accidental death of his best friend, Brock Shapiro, sacrificing his relationship with Brock’s sister, Delaney. Fourteen years later, Mac, now a former SEAL working with the private Eagles Security contracting firm, hears that journalist Delaney was kidnapped and beaten in Afghanistan after getting too close to a big story about illegal arms dealing, and he promptly goes to her rescue. Delaney still doesn’t feel ready to cope with her complicated feelings about Mac, but as she reluctantly convalesces in San Diego, the romantic and sexual tension build. Meanwhile, in an amazing coincidence, Mac and the Eagles Security team realize Delaney’s story is directly linked to the Russian baddie they’ve had dealings with before. After devouring this fast-paced thriller and cheering on Mac and Delaney, readers will be eager for other members of the team to find their matches too. Agent: Beth Phelan, Bent Agency. (Feb.)