The SEAL's Dilemma: A Family in Peril Romantic Suspense

Samantha Cole

Aug 2019 · Trident Security Book 12 · Suspenseful Seduction Publishing

About this ebook

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE • NAVY SEAL HERO • PREGNANCY ROMANCE

A Heart-Stopping Romance About Family, Sacrifice, and Love Worth Fighting For

Life throws curveballs at the worst possible moment...

Retired Navy SEAL and Trident Security operative Ian Sawyer never expected to have a wife, much less a child. But his beautiful Angie changed everything. With her due date only days away, the anticipation of becoming a father outweighs even his deepest fears.

Then a frantic phone call in the middle of the night turns his world upside down.

Forced to leave his pregnant wife behind, Ian must rally his brothers and teammates and fly halfway around the world to rescue the only other woman capable of bringing him to his knees—his mother.

As the clock ticks down and danger closes in, every passing moment brings Ian closer to losing the people he loves most.

Former title: Torn in Half

This romantic suspense features:

Retired Navy SEAL private security hero

Pregnant wife in emotional jeopardy

Mother kidnapping, high-stakes rescue

Military brotherhood and teamwork

International rescue mission tension

BDSM power dynamics and trust

Emotional pregnancy storyline

Time-sensitive life-or-death stakes

HEA guaranteed for the growing family

***Fans of Angel Payne, Kennedy Layne, and Kallypso Masters will love the Trident Security series' passionate romance, nail-biting suspense, and happily-ever-afters. It is best read in order.

If you crave alpha protectors, family-centered romance, and suspense that puts love to the ultimate test, one-click this emotional military thriller now!

Ratings and reviews

Perfect! Ian is not subtle so you KNOW any baby of his is will come into the world in dramatic fashion. Of course the beginning of the drama comes from Grandma being kidnapped. Just enough action to keep the story Trident, but funny, sweet and tender too. Ian and Angie are a special couple in the Trident family and so glad they got this special novella. We also get a bit more of the Chuck & Marie story which is sweet and memories of John while sad, give more insight into their family. The whole Sexy Six Pack is involved in the mission to rescue Marie so we get small glimpses of them as well. Of course it all culminates in the birth of baby Sawyer. You will have to read it to find out - Boy or Girl - and if Ian makes it - but it is SO worth it. I espeically love the moments between Nick & Jake. But I am biased as they are my favorite of the couples. I received an advance copy in order to give my honest review.

Holy Moly just when I think this series can’t get any better… Poof.. The author gives us a story full of action, thrills, suspense and love. Just wow. If you have kept up with the series you know Ian and Angie’s first child is due soon (as in any day now). To say Ian is a little excited and anxious for “little bit” to arrive would be an understatement. Seeing this Strong, Dominate man at his most vulnerable made for an amazing read. Throw in the fact someone has kidnapped his mother and he, his brothers and the rest of the team have to fly halfway around the world at the worst possible timing is nothing short of a cluster or as Ian might say a Twatwaffle of a Mess. But this is one mission he must take the lead on and pray little bit’s arrival to hang on just a little longer. The storyline kept me engrossed from start to end. Who and why would anyone want to kidnap his mother? Would they get their in time and if so what shape would she be in by the time they got there? Would Ian make it home in time for the birth of his child? All the suppense, intertwined with the thrilling action of the mission, made for a phenomenal read. Kudos Ms. Cole for another wonderful heartwarming addition to the series. 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Amazing Stars.

We’ve waited a while for this book and the birth of Ian and Angie’s baby – girl / boy; all going well / all hell breaking loose – so many options. What no one expected was the kidnapping of Ian’s mother and a rescue mission that would see Angie possibly in labor and giving birth alone. Almost anything I write here is a spoiler, so this will be very brief. Ian was never my favorite of the Sexy Six-Pack, but this book has moved him up that list. It’s also, though, in the turmoil and the drama, a tender look at the older Sawyers, at the relationships of their children and how those are evolving, and a reminder that Trident is a unit, Alpha and Omega, with a very welcome cameo from Mic and her crew, and, of course, Jackass and Sweetheart. While the teams are closing in on Marie’s kidnappers, there is pertinent drama back at the compound, with a reference to a very current issue in the indie publishing world – just to keep us awake and aware. This may be a short book, but it’s huge on emotion. I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy.

Awards:

Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category.

Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category.

The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category.

Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com.