Shadow Soldier

This is one of several books in a series. I purchased it so I would have the complete series. It was an excellent book with lots of action, suspense, and romance. I find Dana Marton to be a very good writer. All the books in this series are good.

Shadow Soldier by Dana Marton Harlequin Intrigue # 806 - October 2004 - SDDU series Book #1 Alex is an agent for the covert Special Designation Defense Unit; an elite group compiled of agents from all the US agencies; CIA, FBI, SEALs, Special Forces; the best of the best. The SDDU is Homeland Security's special weapon against terrorism. While recovering from his last mission, he's been assigned the duty of surveillance bodyguard. Nicola is the daughter of a US Senator, former US Ambassador to China. She's struggling to get her import trade business off the ground. Unknown to her, she's being targeted by her father's enemies. Luckily, for Nicola, Alex is there to foil a kidnapping attempt, which sends them both on the run. This is Ms. Marton's debut, and what a debut! Awesome! What a hero! Alex is the perfect soldier; a loner with no family to tie him down. He's out of his element when Nicola works her way under his skin. In the summer heat, Nicola's too big Kevlar vest extends to the top of her thighs, making it look like she has nothing underneath. This drives poor Alex nuts! LOL I like Nicola. She handles the intense situations without panic. She's intelligent and brave, a perfect partner for Alex. Bravo to Ms. Marton on her first Intrigue! SDDU (Special Designation Defense Unit) series by Dana Marton The SDDU is an elite group compiled of agents from all the US agencies; CIA, FBI, SEALs, Special Forces; the best of the best. The SDDU is Homeland Security's special weapon against terrorism. Shadow Soldier / Secret Soldier The Sheik's Safety / Camouflage Heart Rogue Soldier / Protective Measures These are all incredible reads! If you like action, adventure and romance, these will not disappoint you. I love that Ms. Marton writes her heroines to be equally as brave and strong as her heroes.

Needing down-time to recuperate, Alex Rodriguez is stuck with covert surveilance of Nicola Barrington. Of course, it doesn't hurt [not much] that she does not draw her curtains when she baths etc. But Alex is ticked with Colonel Wilson for the assignment as he wants to get back into action. After 2 months of no action Alex almost misses the cue when bullets start spraying around Nicola. Now What? With fast action on the run the plot gets thicker. Who was after the senator's daughter? This Shadow Soldier was going to protect her at all costs. He had to contact someone he could trust. That was "Spike" Logan, another "SDDU" operative. Nicola was not happy to be surrounded with "bodyguards" again. She had had enough of that when her father had been ambassador to China. Now where was the threat coming from? Well, she wanted Alex gone. He was a threat to her emotions. Then "Spike" almost bought it and she lost the Tweedles as she was kidnapped. What a great set of stories - fast action - highly charged hormones - and oh yes, "Spike"'s story follows in SECRET SOLDIER. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED --M what great characters.

Dana Marton's novel is an exciting, suspense-filled, fast-paced romance with an appealing sexy hero and an intelligent and compelling heroine. The story is fresh and relelvant to our times. If you're looking for a new author who will have you sitting at the edge of your seat and unable to put the story down, Dana Marton is that author. I absolutely loved this story. Dana's writing will leave you anxiously awaiting the release of her next book!

What a ride! Ms. Marton explodes onto the romance scene with a strong, sexy, masculine hero. Alex Rodriguez is an operative in the top-secret SDDU, a counterterrorism squad jam-packed with men to drool over. He's been assigned to protect Nicola Barrington, the feisty daughter of a US Senator, whether she likes it or not. And she doesn't. She's spent years trying to get away from the suffocation of unwanted protection, but when an attempt on her life comes uncomfortably close to success, she has no choice but to allow Alex into her life. I don't know how Marton does it, but somehow, she manages to keep up a gripping, rollicking pace with the adventure story, while still somehow building a luscious romance between her two protagonists. Excellent. My favorite new author.