Sunday, October 9, 2016

Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)



Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)
by Dana Marton


My Review
This book carries a big impact it deals with human trafficking, doing what you must to get by, dealing and learning to overcome you past, starting over, learning to forgive not only yourself but those around you. Ms. Marton covers some very touchy issues that are still going on today. My heart went out to so many of these characters from Ian and Daniela to Finch (lord my heart broke for him) to the babies and children who are taken and their families left wondering, worrying and crying.  This is a story of hate believe me you will hate some of these characters so much you would love to jump inside the book to take care of them.  There is evil all around you just waiting to take you out or away no one is safe, you will find no help here not even from the police who turn a blind since they are in the middle of the crimes.  The book is full of a mystery that you won’t know the full impact until close to the end.  It isn’t all doom and gloom there is a lighter side to the story with smiles and humor, along with a little baiting, some getting even. You will find fights, running for your life, rescuing, love and passion. Which makes this a five star read giving you everything you want in a suspenseful  read all in one place.

We all have go to author for whatever our mood might be for me when I am in need of danger, suspense, thrills and a few chills this is the author I run to. She gives me the excitement I crave and need. I know whatever book she puts out will be thrilling, hold your breath, hang on to the edge of you seats as it leaves my mouth hung open giving me an exciting ride. I know whatever book she will put out I want it, need it for my fix. This is another author I just about beg to review any book she writes.

I loved the characters they are very down to earth each having so much pain in their lives both just trying to get by. One not caring if he makes it out alive looks for danger and action at every turn. The other doing what she has to just to make it out alive, so sad she thinks this is how everyone’s life is. Man does she have a lot to learn and learn she does.  She is about to not only take the world by storm but blows Ian out of the water with her compassion, strength, smiles, laugh and her need for justice why trying to save the world.

Let’s talk about Ian for a few minutes he is a man above men to serve and protect until he loses his whole family. He kicks his self every day for not being home to take care of them, to keep them safe.  I just about broke down when I read his story it is so touching and heartbreaking. To lose them in such away is just more than he can handle. He spends his times picking fight not caring if he lives or dies. When his best buddy leaves a message he is off to the other side of the world giving a helping hand. What he finds is one girl who has been used more ways than one by just about everyone around her.  He now makes it his life goal to protect her even when she doesn’t want it.  He shows her how to protect herself and then brings her home treats her like his little sister. The only problem is little sister won’t stay in her role giving him some very trying times. This is a true man of honor giving back and helping others but at the same time trying his best to make things up to his dead family. He is going to have to face some strong facts about his self that he doesn’t want to face.

Daniela oh my Lord I wanted so much to reach in grab her from the pages of this book and keep her safe. At the same time I really wanted to grab a few dozen men and a few women teaching them a lesson they would never forget. The author spins a story here that is heartbreaking but at the same time thrilling giving you a scared little girl who turns into a very strong women who can take care of herself. I was so proud of the fine young women she grew up to be. She was so shamed of a past she had no control over. She really shines through as you see her delightful humor taking each day as it comes hoping for the best but preparing for the worse.  I just about cried when she stood up and told it how it was. Going back now remembering her story and writing this reviews I have tears in my eyes. It’s such a touching heartbreaking tale with wonderful twist and turns that will leave you with a smile as you come to the end. I just wish for all those out there finding themselves in the same place would get the justice they deserve and be able to leave wearing a smile on their faces.

I truly loved how the passion and love these two have unfolded. It is overtime not all at once. I totally enjoyed how these two characters grew not only as a person but as a team.  I really enjoyed the humor they shared as well as the baiting. It was a pleasure watching Ian not only protect Daniela but to teach her how to protect herself.  This is a story filled with evil, honor, passion from more than one side, but is also fill with faith and justice not only for Daniela but for those around her.

Ms. Marton knows how to draw her readers in giving you a highly entertaining read. Once you pick up one of her books you have no doubt why she is a bestselling author.  This is part of the Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit series. Each are standalone reads with each getting better than the last. I can hardly wait to see what this very talented author comes up with next.  Be prepared to love the characters and really dislike a few. Get ready to feel emotion like you never have as you are pulled in with your heart rate going fast and you tempter getting hot over the injustice and finally the pleasure of finally getting the justice and doing a well done job. There is no greater pleasure than knowing you have give back going beyond the call of duty and walking away with a smile on your face. Ms. Marton you should be wearing a very big smile for a job well done in keeping me so well entertained and keeping me coming back for more. I love you writing style, the thrills, chills you give me as well as the smile I wear when I come to the words THE END.


This review does not give justice to the book I have just close there is no way I can write how deeply this story touched me.  I honestly did not realize how much this story touched me until I started writing this review for that reason I have picked it as one of my favorite reads for the year.




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Summary


He doesn't mind breaking rules, just never his own. Rule #1: You don't seduce the woman you protect.

An epic romantic adventure that will transport you to another world, a spellbinding story about love and hate, honor and evil, hope and justice set against the exotic backdrop of the teeming Amazon rain forest.

After the death of his wife and twin sons, Army vet Ian Slaney is a shadow of his former self. On the path of self-destruction, only his best friend's disappearance in South America pulls Ian back from the ledge. He rushes to Brazil, only to discover that his friend was murdered. The single lead in the case is also the single biggest obstacle--Daniela, a mysterious beauty very much in need of protection, with a host of secrets hidden in a dark past. As the two of them track down clues and try to untangle an impossible case, they draw the attention of all the wrong people, and danger follows them back to the US.

Ian wants the murderers. Daniela wants Ian to acknowledge the hot sparks of passion between them. But convincing Ian to set aside his protective instincts proves more difficult than turning an anaconda vegetarian.

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