I love this series! The series revolves around the lives of Team Sixteen, an elite group of Navy SEALS. Each SEAL has a unique personality and interesting characteristics. Some are true golden boys, while others still struggle with their demons from the past.
In all of these books, Brockmann weaves additional historic stories that recount Nazi Germany or battles during World War II, with those characters becoming involved in the present-day story as well. Oft times, I wished the historic characters had a book of their own, as they were very intriguing.
The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, Book 1)
Story of Lieutenant Tom Paoletti who catches a glimpse of an international terrorist in his hometown as he is recovering from a near-fatal head injury. But, he can't trust himself to believe if what he sees is real or an injury-induced hallucination. Dr. Kelly Ashton is the girl he's always longed for.
The historical story is between Tom's uncle and Kelly's father, both struggling with the idea of being called heroes, as well as the loss of a woman they both cared for during World War II.
Overall Enjoyment: 3.5
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
The Defiant Hero (Troubleshooters, Book 2)
Meg Moore's daughter and grandmother have been kidnapped by extremists. Following the demands of the kidnappers, she is soon holding a foreign ambassador hostage. Found in a no-win situation, she requests former flame, Navy SEAL John Nilsson, to be called it to serve as negotiator.
The historical story is of Meg's grandmother, as she recounts the events of falling in love with her husband during WWII in an attempt to keep Meg's daughter calm.
This book has a third storyline that gives us great introduction to the tumultuous relationship between Roger "Sam" Starrett and Alyssa Locke. Sam and Alyssa's story was the one I really wanted to read about. I'm looking forward to more.
Overall Enjoyment: 3.5
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
Over the Edge (Troubleshooters, Book 3)
While on a simple training op for reserves, Lieutenant Teri Howe finds herself hoping that a past mistake won't jeopardize everything she's worked for. As she lacks assertiveness, she seeks out the assistance of Senior Chief Stan Wolchonok, who gives her pointers on being assertive. The training op suddenly becomes a real-life mission to rescue the daughter of an American senator when her flight is hijacked. As they prepare for the rescuer, Teri and Stan find themselves becoming more that friends and colleagues.
The historical story is about Helga Shuler who is brought in on the negotiating side of the hijacking. Helga, an older woman, is constantly writing everything in a notebook so that no one will find out that she is experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer's. She constantly finds herself drifting back to when she was a child, during WWII, and Denmark had been invaded by the Germans. Stan is her childhood friend's grandson.
We are also fortunate to get another dose of Sam and Alyssa. Again, this was who I really wanted to read about. Additionally, the bond that develops between Max, the FBI negotiator and Gina, the hostage that pretends to be the Senator's daughter, is heartwarming, yet tragic.
Overall Enjoyment: 4
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
Out of Control (Troubleshooters, Book 4)
In an attempt to save her uncle's life, Savannah von Hopf seeks out navy SEAL Ken "Wildcard" Karmody, a guy she met a couple of times in college and had a crush on. When Wildcard discovers that Savannah hasn't been upfront with him, he's tries to walk away, but just can't quite turn his back on her. The two of them fly to Indonesia and soon find their own lives in jeopardy.
The historical story is about Savannah's grandmother and grandfather, both of whom were double agents during WWII. The fun part about discovering this story line was having it unfold in the grandmother's published memoir that several different characters were reading. A very cleaver way to tell the story.
In a third storyline, Molly the missionary and Jones the mercenary have an interesting relationship. Jones doesn't trust anyone, and Molly isn't sure she trusts Jones. We're never told Jones' whole history, and I'm hoping he'll get his story down the road.
And, we get some more of Sam and Alyssa. When things finally appear to come together, a former fling drops a bombshell and both Sam and Alyssa are crushed.
Overall Enjoyment: 4
Language: Yes - Wildcard's language is a little cruder than the other's in previous books.
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
Into the Night (Troubleshooter, Book 5)
To celebrate a presidential visit to a California naval base, White House staffer Joan DaCosta arrives to scope out the area. Lt. Mike Muldoon is assigned as her SEAL liaison and is immediately attracted to her. Although there is only a seven year difference in their ages, Joan balks about it he entire time. Meanwhile, terrorists are plotting to assassinate the President during his visit.
In the historical story, we learn how Joan's grandparents fell in love after the death of her grandmother's first husband in WWII.
And, we get more of Sam and Alyssa. Unfortunately, they have completely separate lives. Sam is married to Mary Lou with a daughter, Haley and Alyssa is involved with Max, the negotiator from Book 3. Or is she?
Overall Enjoyment: 4
Language: Yes
Explicit: Yes
Age Appropriate: 21+
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