Private Maneuvers

Air Force co-pilot First Lieutenant Darcy "Wren" Renshaw is disgruntled at being reassigned to fly dolphins and Dr. Max Keagan to the South Pacific rather than flying a war mission; that is, until she gets a look at the good doctor. Tropical flower swim shorts and a five o'clock shadow do not detract from one hot professor. Perhaps this jig in Guam would not be so bad afterall if not for haunting memories of her last stay in the island paradise. Then she had been a child held by kidnappers. Max's deep undercover CIA assignment is about to meet its conclusion. Two years ago his partner and lover Eva, pregnant with their child, died on a mission. The double agent has led Max to warm tropical waters and unexpected temptation. However, someone watches, and plans to use Max's new love interest to cause harm. Suddenly Darcy and Max's private maneuvers put her at risk, and tropical spiders and snakes are only beginning.Underwater adventure brings intrigue and love in Catherine Mann's PRIVATE MANEUVERS, the fourth of the "Wingman Warriors" series. Author Mann has made a reputation for delivering sexy, heart pounding action and PRIVATE MANEUVERS is no exception. A spirited heroine, Darcy does not let her fear stop her under the most frightening of circumstances. Determined to gain notice on her own merit, Darcy resents her General father's kindhearted manipulations. Also a military brat, hero Max is her perfect complement, she believes, until she realizes he is more than a simple professor. Rich with witty dialogue and subtle nuances, PRIVATE MANUEVERS delivers a masterful, intriguing romance readers will find impossible to put down. PRIVATE MANUEVERS comes very highly recommended.

I must confess that I've been a fan of Catherine Mann's work since her debut novel, WEDDING AT WHITE SANDS, so I wasn't surprised to discover yet another wonderful novel by this talented author. With this latest installment in her "Wingman Warriors" series, Ms. Mann has snagged a special place in my heart as one of my favorite auto-buy authors. PRIVATE MANEUVERS once again proves my faith in this author's ability to write action-packed fiction with equal parts emotion, suspense and humor. Darcy "Wren" Renshaw is a fiesty, memorable heroine, while Max Keagan is the kind of strong, sexy hero reader's will remember long past the time they finish the last page.One of the many exciting features in this fourth addition to the "Wingman Warriors" series is that we are introduced to our first female member of the C-17 squadron. Darcy is competent, strong and likable in spite of the fact that she suffered a frightening past trauma that still haunts her in the present. Rather than turning her into a victim, Darcy's past makes her both sympathetic and endearingly vulnerable to the reader. Max doesn't come into the mix as a perfect hero, free from issues. He has his own tragic past that threatens this couple's happy-ever-after ending. Like I said earlier, Catherine Mann has done it again! The suspense element will keep the reader guessing until the end, but the pay-off is amazing.

Yet again, Catherine Mann brings us a superb book complete with serious relationship issues, authentic military research and witty dialogue. I love her characters and the way she breathes life into their journey. Now, I just need to figure out how to get a full night's sleep when her next all-nighter book comes out. It can't be too soon for me!

1st Lt. Darcy "Wren" Renshaw is tired of being kept out of the war-zone action. She wants to fly into the action and make a difference. Instead she is stuck flying marine biologist Dr. Maxwell Keagan and his two dolphins, "Lucy and Ethel" to Guam. The first meeting between Darcy and Max is priceless. Both are bowled over by their instant attractions to each other. Max has a hidden agenda in going to Guam. He is an undercover CIA agent trying to find the leak in his team. This leak caused the death of his former partner and lover. Soon Darcy is in danger and Max it trying to keep her safe. Through all the danger and intrigue Max keeps trying to protect his heart. This latest Wingmen Warrior story is fast paced and thrilling. The dialogue is witty and the chemistry is sizzling. It was great to revisit with previous wingmen characters that appear in the book. You will enjoy this book by Cathy Mann and be looking forward to the next book.

Darcy "Wren" Renshaw is a C-17 co-pilot and she desperately wants a war-zone flying mission. However, her overprotective General father has her landed with an assignment far from the action she craves. Now, she is stuck with transporting a marine biologist and his dolphins to Guam. Darcy can not help but be attracted to the biologist even though he shows no mutual interest in her. Max Keagan is actually a CIA officer, working an undercover mission on a Naval marine program. He has past personal issues which makes him reluctant to share the attraction he feels for reckless, free spirited Darcy. Plus, he does not need her interferring in his top secret mission. When Darcy is threatened by the same person that killed his lover years ago Max is faced with his past loss and he refuses to let history repeat itself by taking away what he holds dear. Max now has a future to fight for! I have to say that I get such wonderful feelings after reading Catherine Mann's books. I don't know if it is strictly the patriotic pride I feel for the military of my country or if it is just because this author's books are so fantastic....well I would have to say a combination of both. Each "Wingmen Warrior" book is different and special in it's own way. PRIVATE MANEUVERS is the first of the four "Wingmen Warriors" to feature a heroine as a member of the special C-17 squadron and she is definitely a heroine to remember with her feisty free spirited nature that snags the hero long before he knew it. And the hero.....WOW!!!!!! From his sexy spiked hair to his flamboyant beach wear, he will snag reader's heart as surely as he did his lady's. This story is a must read and it will kick start your desire to find your own hunk to frolic with on a sandy beach. Catherine Mann has earned her spot by Suzanne Brockmann in military romance. Max and Darcy's story is beyond fantastic!!