Review of Jo Chambliss' Waterproof: Navy Seals Series
In preparation for the release of Soundproof the first week in September, I thought I would do a quick round-up of the reviews for the books in Waterproof: Navy Seals. This should give you plenty of time to catch up on your reading if you have not started the series yet. All books are standalone in an interconnected series with one couple per book, no cliffhangers and guaranteed HEA. It would also seem that the covers have been updated. Personally, I preferred the previous covers, although I understand the appeal of the naked chests for romance books...
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| Shatterproof |
He fell for the little girl first.
Chris is on leave when he needs to lay his motorcycle down to avoid hitting a little girl in the middle of the road, in the middle of the night. This is a powerful opening for the story that unfolds. In this book, little Ariel is a definite part of the characters, and I loved her. In addition, the story has strong mystery and suspense elements.
While the relationship between Willa and Chris came easy, the mystery/suspense kept the story moving forward. Although, I have to admit, although this book was well written and I totally enjoyed the story, the last bit of suspense seemed a bit superfluous after the already HEA. But perhaps other readers will find it difficult to leave the world of Chris and Willa, and the added bit would soothe any book hangover.
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| Flameproof |
⭐⭐⭐A second chance romance
Yes, this is a military romance, but this is less about saving the damsel in distress and more about an emotional reconnection. It does mean that this book has slightly less action and suspense than one would normally associate with the genre. However, there is still just enough to keep those of us that are action addicts going. The focus in this book is on the emotional growth and healing the main characters need to find.
Gunner and Rory make a great couple. But, unfortunately, the back story does take some space in the book - space I would have liked to spend with them in the present, learning to navigate their new relationship. But through the back story, I was emotionally invested in their HEA.
Emotional
If this book did not have a HEA, I would have totally called the author on the emotional ride she took me on. Survivors guilt, a douche canoe of a boss, danger and a push and pull all form part of this military romance. Knowing you have people who root for you and will be there for you while you make difficult decisions is great, especially if you are a strong female character like Atlas. This is a great read that adds action and a hot alpha male to an already great mix. Loved the depth of both Bowie and Atlas' characters.
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| Blastproof |
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Everly is the shy author being forced into the public eye that picks up a stalker in the process. Nix is a team guy, going through a period of doubt after a close call in his last op. Oh, and falling in lust with the life-size poster of the hot author coming to town for a book signing. Sound too familiar and boring as just another read of an alpha hero saving the day?
Yes and no. Jo made the story feel new. Nix and Ev have instant attraction - even more so when he gets to know the person behind the persona. I totally loved that the relationship between Nix and Ev was easy and deepened quickly. The tension in the book came not from relationship insecurities but the ongoing stalker mystery - and here, the author excelled in giving us a real twister.
The secondary characters were not as involved as in previous books - but even here, we get to see strong men admitting their mistakes which makes the story more real. I did appreciate the action in the book, but the fact that Nix had to deal with feelings of inadequacy in a similar vein as Ev made him very endearing to me. And their sizzling relationship with a good understanding and acceptance of the other is a new relationship goal for me.
