The Captive's Return

Good follow up in the series, but also an excellent stand alone

Lt. Colonel Lucas Quade is still haunted by the memories of his late wife. Five years ago he had to flee a war torn country and leaving his wife's body behind haunts him. Now he is on a mission to rescue a woman who resembles Sara. Sarafina Quade had been kept secluded for five years. She was told Lucas and her younger brother were killed fleeing the country. Sara would risk it all to escape and to protect her and Lucas's child. Both Sara and Lucas are in for the shock of their lifes. Lucas meets his child and Sara comes face to face with a very alive Lucas. But before they can celebrate and go forward they must escape through the jungle. The Captive's Return is another compelling Wingmen Warrior tale. Lucas and Sara both are strong and passionate characters. Their child adds a deeply touching dimension to this wonderful story.

Lieutenant Colonel Lucas Quade's wife died 5 years ago just minutes after they said their vows when rebels attempted to take over her South American country. In order to save her brother from death, Lucas was forced to flee and leave her body behind. Now he's discovered that Sarafina's death was faked. For the past 5 years she's been held hostage by a family friend who believed he was protecting her for her own good. If the shock that Sarafina was alive isn't enough, Lucas also discovers that she had his child. Now he has to rescue Sarafina and his daughter and get them out of the jungle alive, all the while trying to come to terms with issues in the past that he and Sarafina never had time to deal with. If they survive the journey, can their marriage also survive? I have read every book in the Wingman Warrior's series and throughly enjoyed them. The Captive's Return is no exception. Lucas and Sarafina are a couple that you will want to see reunited and to be a family together. Catherine Mann also gives us a hint of an upcoming story for Hunt that I am dying to read. Ms. Mann skillfully brings past Wingman Warrior couples into the story, giving us a glimpse of their life that is more than welcome. All in all readers of the Wingman Warrior series will not be disappointed by this newest addition. After reading the Captive's Return, readers who have not had the privilege of reading this series will find themselves rushing out to get the rest of the series. I will be waiting impatiently for Catherine Mann's next installment! Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed