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bookish_kristina's review
3.0
It wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever read. But to say this was a linear tactical book is super misleading. It does not fit with the others in the series in any way until about last 5% of the book. Almost like the author snuck it in to get linear fans on board.
indeanna's review
3.0
I have read the previous Linear Tactical books and I have to say this one wasn’t one of my favorites. I just felt like it wasn’t as smooth as her previous books. I felt like it was a little choppy.
Marilyn was an abused wife. She is now in a new town, with a new job at a woman’s shelter. She did all that she could, to protect her children. But in her mind she felt that she wasn’t strong enough to get out. Classic domestic abuse of a woman. I didn’t have a problem with how that was handled, I loved the way that she found her strength and how Noah showed her that she was worth a lot. I felt that the obstacles that were thrown at them were a little crazy.
As I stated not one her her best, just ok.
Marilyn was an abused wife. She is now in a new town, with a new job at a woman’s shelter. She did all that she could, to protect her children. But in her mind she felt that she wasn’t strong enough to get out. Classic domestic abuse of a woman. I didn’t have a problem with how that was handled, I loved the way that she found her strength and how Noah showed her that she was worth a lot. I felt that the obstacles that were thrown at them were a little crazy.
As I stated not one her her best, just ok.
niniwags's review
5.0
I’ve loved all of the Linear Tactical books but this has to be my favorite by far. Noah & Marilyn are wonderful.
She’s a survivor and stronger than she thinks. He’s an introverted, damaged soldier that just needs the right people to bring him back to himself.
I loved how the relationship progressed over time as they helped each other work through their demons.
Another winner for Ms. Crouch!!! (I read it in less than a day!)
She’s a survivor and stronger than she thinks. He’s an introverted, damaged soldier that just needs the right people to bring him back to himself.
I loved how the relationship progressed over time as they helped each other work through their demons.
Another winner for Ms. Crouch!!! (I read it in less than a day!)
rowdyroo762's review
5.0
This book is part of the Special Forces - Operation Alpha Crossover books by a variety of authors. It also includes many of the Linear Tactical characters too. Janie Crouch is so easy to read, her books just flow along and take you for a great ride. Romantic Suspense at its best. Marilyn and Noah's story is wonderful. The information about surviving horrific spousal abuse is so gut wrenching and written with an understanding of how someone can get trapped in that existence and believe it is their own fault. I also loved the inclusion of a portion of Zac and Annie's wedding. Read this wonderful series by Janie Crouch, then on to Susan Stoker and the many other authors in the Operation Alpha Crossover books.
teresajluvs2read's review
5.0
Storm by Janie Crouch
This book is part of the author's Linear Tactical series book 10 and Susan Stokers Operation Special Forces series. It has action, recovery after domestic abuse as well as showing not only Marilyn but her two kids that Noah will be their strength to survive.
Marilyn Ellis is finally putting her life back together after her abusive husband almost killed her. Her kids will now have a their own rooms and she'll be the on-site manager for the new women's shelter. During moving day she meets Noah Dempsey who comes with the Linear guys, he too suffers from PTSD from a SEAL mission gone bad and knows that when Marilyn has an anxiety attack that sometimes having a friend being there is what she needed. But when accidents start happening Marilyn and the kids will be safer at Noah's ranch and that it's time to call in his friend Trigger to see if it's her ex-husband. She'll have to make a choice when she's taken hostage and will call upon all of the self defense that Noah's taught her to have a second chance on love with her soul mate.
This book is part of the author's Linear Tactical series book 10 and Susan Stokers Operation Special Forces series. It has action, recovery after domestic abuse as well as showing not only Marilyn but her two kids that Noah will be their strength to survive.
Marilyn Ellis is finally putting her life back together after her abusive husband almost killed her. Her kids will now have a their own rooms and she'll be the on-site manager for the new women's shelter. During moving day she meets Noah Dempsey who comes with the Linear guys, he too suffers from PTSD from a SEAL mission gone bad and knows that when Marilyn has an anxiety attack that sometimes having a friend being there is what she needed. But when accidents start happening Marilyn and the kids will be safer at Noah's ranch and that it's time to call in his friend Trigger to see if it's her ex-husband. She'll have to make a choice when she's taken hostage and will call upon all of the self defense that Noah's taught her to have a second chance on love with her soul mate.
chasemcg's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Rape
sware65's review
5.0
As with any books from Janie Crouch this is brilliant and full of suspense.
Marilyn has been to hell and back with her soon to be ex husband but she needs to survive for her two children, Sam and Eva.
She is now helping to run a home for abused women and getting on with her life and waiting for her ex to be put away for what he did to her.
Noah can't keep his eyes off Marilyn but knows that she has been through a lot but wants to help her heal.
They become friends when he helps her with self defense but can she go any further than that when she is keeping things from her new friends.
I loved their chemistry but when her past comes to get her can Noah keep them safe.
Full of emotion, drama and so much suspense but also a love and friendship that can't be denied. Looking forward to more books from Janie.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Marilyn has been to hell and back with her soon to be ex husband but she needs to survive for her two children, Sam and Eva.
She is now helping to run a home for abused women and getting on with her life and waiting for her ex to be put away for what he did to her.
Noah can't keep his eyes off Marilyn but knows that she has been through a lot but wants to help her heal.
They become friends when he helps her with self defense but can she go any further than that when she is keeping things from her new friends.
I loved their chemistry but when her past comes to get her can Noah keep them safe.
Full of emotion, drama and so much suspense but also a love and friendship that can't be denied. Looking forward to more books from Janie.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
thecaffeinatedbookaholic's review
5.0
Okay listen. I don’t know what it was about this book in particular, but this brought out so many intense emotions, holy cow. I loved this one and couldn’t put it down, but my word. I don’t know why exactly this one brought out so much in me, but man was I panicked throughout this book with the danger chasing Marilyn and her kids. And the rage. Oh my god the rage. If I could have reached through the screen and fought Marilyn’s ex, I would have. But dang if this woman isn’t a fighter. She’s determined and so much stronger than she recognizes, and I’m so happy she has Noah to help her see it. The way Noah’s patient and steadfast, willing to jump in to help her at a moment’s notice…god I love that man. I just can’t stop with these books; this entire series has me in a chokehold right now.
perksofbeingshahed's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
scoutmomskf's review
5.0
This was a fantastic book that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish. It was also a little different than previous books in the Linear Tactical world. Noah is not a member of the LT team, but served with some of them and has appeared in some of the LT books. Zac and Annie (Cyclone) make several appearances in this book. In another unusual tactic, Storm takes place concurrently with the book Risk Everything, from the Bree and Tanner series, this time from Noah and Marilyn's perspectives. Having met them in that book, I loved the opportunity to get to know them both better. There is also a walk-on character from Susan Stoker's Special Forces series, which I have not (yet) read. Though I already knew the suspense outcome from reading the other book, in many ways, this felt like an entirely different story, thanks to the different perspectives.
Marilyn is the survivor of some horrific domestic abuse. She and her two children finally escaped and began a new life in Risk Peak, where Marilyn is the New Journeys abuse shelter building manager. Marilyn has PTSD and blames herself for not getting away sooner. She is still wary around men, especially those that she doesn't know. This is especially noticeable when Tanner brings in some friends to help move things into the shelter.
Tanner's brother, Noah, is one of those helping. Noah retired from the Special Forces after a devastating mission. Always a quiet, introverted man, he became even more reserved and more withdrawn after his return. While helping at the shelter, Noah was increasingly aware of Marilyn and recognized a kindred spirit. He was impressed by her quiet strength, and more so by her resilience during a later encounter. I loved his support and understanding as he helped her through that episode.
I loved the development of the relationship between Noah and Marilyn. It begins with Noah's kindnesses to her and her children and her feeling that she can trust him. Marilyn asks Noah to teach her how to defend herself, and he is more than willing to do so. I loved that Noah didn't look at Marilyn as fragile or broken, but saw a fighter and a survivor. On the other hand, Marilyn did not have a high opinion of herself, thanks to Jared's abuse. Over their months of lessons, Noah worked hard to reinstate Marilyn's belief in herself. At the same time, helping Marilyn helped Noah overcome the memories that haunt him. I especially liked it when Noah showed her how much she had learned and changed. There were some sweet scenes between them as they grew closer, and each realized that their feelings were changing.
However, before Noah and Marilyn can explore those feelings, Marilyn's past comes calling. Trouble comes in the form of a suspicious fire, followed by an interrupted camping trip and a flight through the woods. Noah is in full protector mode, but he also sees that Marilyn needed to fight her own battles. I loved seeing them work together, along with Noah's increasing love and respect for Marilyn, and Marilyn's unending trust in Noah. The tension built quickly as Jared's whereabouts came into question. The final confrontation was intense, as Marilyn's worst nightmare came to pass. I loved seeing the new Marilyn take charge of her fears and deal with the threat that faced her.
I loved the ending of this book. There is an awesome scene with Noah having a man-to-man talk with Marilyn's son, Sam, and getting advice from her daughter, Eva. Noah, who doesn't think he has a romantic bone in his body, has something special in mind for Marilyn. There's an unexpected twist that nearly ends in tragedy, but Noah's big moment happens with a little help from his friends.
Marilyn is the survivor of some horrific domestic abuse. She and her two children finally escaped and began a new life in Risk Peak, where Marilyn is the New Journeys abuse shelter building manager. Marilyn has PTSD and blames herself for not getting away sooner. She is still wary around men, especially those that she doesn't know. This is especially noticeable when Tanner brings in some friends to help move things into the shelter.
Tanner's brother, Noah, is one of those helping. Noah retired from the Special Forces after a devastating mission. Always a quiet, introverted man, he became even more reserved and more withdrawn after his return. While helping at the shelter, Noah was increasingly aware of Marilyn and recognized a kindred spirit. He was impressed by her quiet strength, and more so by her resilience during a later encounter. I loved his support and understanding as he helped her through that episode.
I loved the development of the relationship between Noah and Marilyn. It begins with Noah's kindnesses to her and her children and her feeling that she can trust him. Marilyn asks Noah to teach her how to defend herself, and he is more than willing to do so. I loved that Noah didn't look at Marilyn as fragile or broken, but saw a fighter and a survivor. On the other hand, Marilyn did not have a high opinion of herself, thanks to Jared's abuse. Over their months of lessons, Noah worked hard to reinstate Marilyn's belief in herself. At the same time, helping Marilyn helped Noah overcome the memories that haunt him. I especially liked it when Noah showed her how much she had learned and changed. There were some sweet scenes between them as they grew closer, and each realized that their feelings were changing.
However, before Noah and Marilyn can explore those feelings, Marilyn's past comes calling. Trouble comes in the form of a suspicious fire, followed by an interrupted camping trip and a flight through the woods. Noah is in full protector mode, but he also sees that Marilyn needed to fight her own battles. I loved seeing them work together, along with Noah's increasing love and respect for Marilyn, and Marilyn's unending trust in Noah. The tension built quickly as Jared's whereabouts came into question. The final confrontation was intense, as Marilyn's worst nightmare came to pass. I loved seeing the new Marilyn take charge of her fears and deal with the threat that faced her.
I loved the ending of this book. There is an awesome scene with Noah having a man-to-man talk with Marilyn's son, Sam, and getting advice from her daughter, Eva. Noah, who doesn't think he has a romantic bone in his body, has something special in mind for Marilyn. There's an unexpected twist that nearly ends in tragedy, but Noah's big moment happens with a little help from his friends.