Men of Courage II

Men of Courage 2 is an anthology that has stories by Lori Foster, Donna Kauffman, and Jill Shalvis. It is one of the best anthologies that I've read. Lori Foster's story is my favorite, but Jill Shalvis's story is great too. I liked Donna Kauffman's story the least. They are all also pretty much reunion stories, and I love reunion stories! In Lori Foster's story, An Honorable Man, Lieutant Colonel Ham Wulf comes back for the woman he loves, Liv Amery. They have known each other for years and have been friends for years as well, but Liv doesn't want to share a man with the military. Her father was in the military, and he never showed her much affection and attention so she wants to avoid being married to a military husband who does the same thing. But Ham is determined that he will win her over no matter what it takes. I loved me some Ham, he is terrific!!!! In Donna Kauffman's Blown Away, Marty McKenna and Cooper Harrison are on the run from a tornado and are hiding out in a storm shelter. Six years ago, they had a fling and then they both went their separate ways, but now they are thrown together again. Both of them are in the same town for a friend's wedding, but Cooper has been sent to rescue Marty when he car gets trapped in a flood. When he finally finds her a tornado is bearing down on them, and they end up in a storm shelter. Old flames are rekindled in the dark. In Jill Shalvis's Perilous Waters, Leah Taylor comes back to her hometown and takes a job as a reporter. She meets up with her old boyfriend and helicopter pilot, Wyatt Stone. Leah broke his heart years ago when she left town and went off to college and to travel the world. Leah knows that she made a mistake leaving, and wants to make a fresh start with Wyatt. Wyatt has been in love with Leah for years, and he knows that she has the power to break his heart again so he tries to put distance between them. That is until a storm requires him to rescue her when she gets trapped on a houseboat. Leah and Wyatt will have to weather the storm together, and they won't be able to go anywhere until the storm passes. But can they weather their feelings for each other as well. 5 stars!

Men Of Courage II has three extraordinary tales of heroes and their struggles. Lori Foster's An Honorable Man has Lt. Colonel Hamilton Wulf coming back to offer Liv Avery comfort at the loss of her military father. Liv was raised by a military man you never put her first and she has vowed never to live that life again. Hamilton is back to help Liv but also to win her back. When a tornado hits town they both realize that love has a place in their world. Lori Foster has written a story that is uplifting to the soul. Blown Away by Donna Kauffman has tornado chasers Cooper Harrison and Marty McKenna trapped again by a vicious storm. Six years ago they shared an incredible night and the next day went their separate ways. As they find themselves trapped again can they both work through their past to a future? Donna Kauffman's story you feel like you are really a part of the storm. Jill Shalvis tale Perilous Waters has old high school sweethearts stuck together during a tornado. Helicopter pilot Wyatt Stone was just recovering from Leah Taylor being back in town, when he is sent to rescue her from a boat on the river. Leah Taylor came back to town to forget and to start over. Can her and Wyatt put their history behind them and begin anew. Jill Shalvis story make you experience the trauma of being in a tornado. This is an excellent anthology. It makes you appreciate the people that put their lives on the line each and every day to make the world safer. Great job ladies.

Man against nature is a fascinating subject, and these three talented writers will keep you turning the pages with their heroic tales involving some of nature's most volatile and unpredictable weather. Lori Foster brings us a story of Liv and Hamilton, two people meant to be together, despite their different beliefs about life in the military. Liv grew up with distant, cold memories of her family because of her father's military career, and is determined not to follow that path for herself, even if it means she can't be with the man she loves. Ham is just as determined that Liv is the woman for him, but will having her mean he must give up the career, the life, he belongs to? When a deadly tornado puts them in danger, will Liv be able to let go of the past and let herself be happy with the man of her dreams, who happens to be career military? Ms. Foster tugs at your heartstrings with this emotional journey of the heart. Cooper and Marty are fearless storm chasers who've worked together in the past, even experiencing a passionate interlude while seeking shelter from a deadly twister, a fierce force of nature that calls to their adventurous spirits like a siren song. After the encounter, they both go their separate ways, believing they are each at different points in their lives. The wedding of a mutual friend brings Cooper and Marty back to a familiar place, yet they never expected to see each other under the same exact circumstances -seeking shelter from a deadly tornado. This time, will they make it out alive, and if so, will it be so easy to walk away from each other? Wyatt and Leah were high school sweethearts, and Wyatt believed that they would be together forever, until Leah decides to leave smalltown life for the excitement of the big city. When Leah returns years later, this time back to stay, Wyatt can't help but feel resentful of the way she waltzes back into his life so easily, like she never broke his heart. But when a deadly storm strands them on a houseboat, Wyatt realizes he's never stopped loving her, and can think of only getting them out alive so he can spend the rest of his life proving it to her. Lori Foster, Donna Kauffman and Jill Shalvis delight with their heartfelt writing, wonderfully capturing the essence of some truly brave heroes and heroines. Whether in the military or some other dangerous occupation, heroes are all around us.

An Honorable Man by Lori Foster. LT Colonel Ham Wulf returns to his first love, Liv Amery to inform her of her father death from a heart attack. Colonel Weston Amery was all air force and did not have time to raise a little girl after the death of her mother. Always feeling alone Liv did not want any part of being a military wife. But Ham came with a plan to convince Liv that they can have a life together. But Liv is confused and leave right as a tornado hits town. They have to courage to fight the tornado but do they have courage to find a life together? Ms. Foster has never disappointed. And she has another winner with me. *** Blown Away" by Donna Kauffman is about tornado chasers Marty Mckenna and Cooper Harrison. Six years ago they shared passion as big as the tornado they escaped from. Now Cooper wants her back. *** Perilous Waters" by Jill Shalvis. Leah Taylor steps back in helicopter pilot Wyatt Stone' life. Now they have to work together. Leah broke his heart 10 years ago when she left to follow her dreams. When a tornado threatens Leah and others on a houseboat Wyatt pulls out all stops to save her. And to rescue their lost love. I loved all three love stories. These stories are about three men and lost first loves and their courage to recapture the loves of their lives. Also recommended: Lori Foster's Visitation Series

Men of Courage II contains stories by three of the heavy hitters in women's romance today - Lori Foster, Donna Kauffman and Jill Shalvis. Lori Foster's AN HONORABLE MAN has Lt. Col. Hamilton Wulf trying to win the love of Liv Avery, the only woman he has ever wanted to call his own. Liv has reservations because of Ham's dedication to the Air Force, the same dedication that kept her father from being a part of her life. Ham is so sweet in his determined pursuit of Liv that you can't help but hope she will give in and accept his love. Donna Kauffman's BLOWN AWAY gives an inside look at storm chasers Cooper Harrison and Marty McKenna, two very gutsy and determined individuals who shared intimacies years before. The two of them have never forgotten each other; it seems that fate is determined to bring them together once again. Jill Shalvis' contribution of PERILOUS WATERS is the story of copter pilot Wyatt Stone and reporter Leah Taylor. The two of them were sweethearts several years before and Leah broke Wyatt's heart when she left for higher aspirations in New York City. Now she's back, and Wyatt wishes she had stayed in New York . . . or does he? After saving her life during a violent storm, he's not so sure. These three stories are all very sweet with comfortable characters; all three have just enough heat to keep things hot. I am sure you won't be disappointed, these three authors always please their readers.