by A.M. Madden
Published by Loveswept Genres: Contemporary, Romance

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Meet Private First Class David Cavello.

Love is war when shadows play games with the heart. In this thrilling romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Stone Walls and Glass Ceilings, a decorated veteran facing the darkest battlefield finds a guiding light to trust and tenderness.

David Cavello is no longer in uniform, but the memories of combat still haunt his every waking moment. Driven to protect and serve, he accepts an undercover job he has to keep hidden from everyone. But David’s mission goes against orders the second he makes contact with gorgeous and spirited Maygen Whitney. The intense attraction he feels for Maygen drives him crazy—almost as crazy as he feels about hiding information from her.

After growing up with an overprotective father, Maygen feels like she’s finally claiming her independence. Sure, she’s been lonely, but David seems to make all her dreams come deliciously true—until the sting of betrayal sends her world spiraling. Now Maygen’s caught in a tragic web of lies, leaving her more vulnerable than ever to an enemy hidden in the shadows. But when Maygen most needs a hero, David leaps into action—intent on doing whatever it takes to save the woman he loves.

Stephanie’s 4 Star Review:

I received a copy of the book from the author for an honest review.

If you’ve read Author A.M. Madden before you know this True Heroes series is a different from her Devil’s Lair series.  The obvious being one is about law enforcers of some type verses a band.  It’s great to see an author can write about two different tropes and still do well with the storylines.

In this edition of True Heroes we have David who is a war vet that suffers from PTSD and is a student studying psychology.  David’s brother-in-law is a FBI Agent and thus in return David knows some of the staff as well.

Maygen is a fashion designer’s right hand woman.  Being right in the middle of finalizing the fall line and showcase event Maygen is a very busy bee.  No time for romance, or so you’d think.  Until it runs right into her.  Literally.

David and Maygan have a scalding first meeting.  Their getting to know each other stage progresses from there.

Of course there’s behind the scenes stuff going on that you find out later in the storyline that you wouldn’t suspect was happening.  Secrets & omissions.

Nothing worth doing is easy.  Working for any relationship reaps rewards and this is what David & Maygen must do.  Though can they get through the secrets and omissions?  Only the story will tell.

I enjoyed reading this book.  You never know which way a PTSD sufferer will take you.  Dark corners definitely lurk where death and destruction try to take over residence.  As David learns how to handle his PTSD without completely shutting down and suffering he leans on Maygen as a support system.  This, I think, is important to his success.

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A.M. Madden is a USA Today bestselling author, as well as 2016 eLit Gold Medalist for Best Romance Ebook, and 2016 Ippy Award Silver Medalist for Best Romance Ebook.

A.M. is a wife, a mother, an avid reader of romance novels, and now an author.

“It’s all about the HEA.”

A.M. Madden is the author of the popular Back-Up Series, as well as several other contemporary romances. She also writes the True Heroes Series for Random House.

Her debut novel was Back-up, the first in The Back-Up Series. In Back-Up, A.M.’s main character Jack Lair caused readers to swoon. They call themselves #LairLovers, and have been faithful supporters to Jack, as well to the rest of his band, Devil’s Lair.

A.M. truly believes that true love knows no bounds. In her books, she aspires to create fun, sexy, realistic romances that will stay with you after the last page has been turned. She strives to create characters that the reader can relate to and feel as if they know personally.

A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she loves getting lost in a good book. She also uses every free moment of her time writing, while spending quality time with her three handsome men. A.M. is a Gemini and an Italian Jersey girl, but despite her Zodiac sign, nationality, or home state, she is very easy going.

She loves the beach, loves to laugh, and loves the idea of love.

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