Captive Hero
(Time-Shift Heroes #1)
by Donna Michaels
Genre(s):
Contemporary Romance, Time-Travel Romance
Category(ies):
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Publisher:
Amazon Digital & CreateSpace
Release
Date: November 3, 2012
Heat
Level: Steamy~ 18+
Length:
349 print pages
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Blurb
Test flying an invisible plane—unreal. Time-shifting to
WWII—unbelievable. Capturing a hero—unavoidable.
When Marine Corps test pilot,
Captain Samantha Sheppard accidentally flies back in time and inadvertently
saves the life of a WWII VMF Black Sheep pilot, she changes history and makes a
crack decision to abduct him back to the present. With the timeline in
jeopardy, she hides the handsome pilot at her secluded cabin in the Colorado wilderness.
But convincing her sexy, stubborn
captive that he is now in another century proves harder than she
anticipated—and soon it becomes difficult to tell who is captor and who is
captive when the more he learns about the future, the more Sam discovers about
the past, and the soul-deep connection between them.
As their flames of desire burn
into overdrive, her flying Ace makes a historical discovery that threatens her
family’s very existence. Sam’s fears are taken to new heights when she realizes
the only way to fix the time-line is to sacrifice her captive hero...or is it?
Can love
truly survive the test of time?
Warning: This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it
contains adult sexual situations and/or adult language which may be considered
offensive to some readers.
My Review:
This story is about 2 loves finding each other across time and space, even if they do not realize it. I was really interested in the WWII society that was brought to the future. It was fun to see the differences. I was happy to see the differences between WWII women and the women of the future. It takes a strong person to fight in a war.Freedom isn't free and that made me want Mitch and Sam to find each other even more. I was rooting for them from the beginning. I enjoyed how the author dealt with timelines and how changing the past can change the future. Sam has to decided to bring Mitch to the future, but at what cost? Will Sam find out away for her love to survive without changing the future?
This was a fast read and the writer has a way of luring her readers in. I could not wait to read the end and to see what was going to happen. It was not what I expected. This is definitely a keeper! 5/5 because I will be following Donna Michaels books and as she comes out with new books, especially in this series!
Reviews
Night Owl Reviews-Reviewer Top Pick!
“Ms. Michaels has outdone herself yet again by writing
another story in which her readers can't help but fall in love with her
characters. I loved that Marine Pilot Captain Samantha Sheppard was a tough,
no-nonsense kind of woman who was smart and could kick anyone's butt if need
be. I loved seeing that she was a dominant female when the situation called for
it, but Sam also had a deep, tender side to her as well. This is another great
story by Ms. Michaels that I enjoyed from cover to cover and I'm eagerly
awaiting the next book to be released in this Time-shift Heroes series. Well
done!”--Diana Coyle, Book Reviewer
5 Star Amazon Reader Review
“Loved this book! ‘Captive Hero’ is my first e-read...I'm
hooked, both on the format and the concept. Sam makes a wonderful heroine, and
I loved the romantic story line, the time-travel aspect, and the wicked plot
twists. Donna Michaels had me turning e-pages as quickly as possible to find
out what happened next...I couldn't put it down. Michaels has it ALL. Take a
strong, creative plot, add in terrific characterization in the form of smart,
sexy and determined heroines and a to-die-for hero, toss in great dialogue and
use of World War II-era slang, along with insight into the psychology of a 20th
century hero with an incredible sense of duty and honor who is forcibly
transported into the 21st century...it all adds up to a can't-miss read.
Looking forward with anticipation to the next book in the series!”--Kitty
5 Star Amazon Reader Review
“What a fantastic story!!! Hot, strong hero and a just as
strong female. The beginning of the book when Sam and Mitch first interact is a
hoot and I love Sam's thoughts in response to Mitch's strong-arm tactics and it
is great when he learns how powerful a female Marine can be. The romance is
great and stirring. I was expecting one twist and was shocked when the twist
occurred and it was an unexpected one; I actually cried along with Sam (and I
don't do that with most books). Even the end kept me guessing. I am now
anxiously waiting for Maria's story to be published; she was one of the great
characters in the book whose banter with Sam was quite funny.”--Texasrn
Excerpt #5 (PG-13)
The door suddenly
jerked in and to the right with such force Sam stumbled forward into the cabin.
Son-of-a…
Before she could
regain her equilibrium, something big hit the back of her calves and knocked
her to the floor—hard.
Intruder? So help me, if he hurt the captain…
Instinct kicked in.
Knee thrust upward, she made contact with a solid object and heard a muffled
oath before she rolled in the opposite direction. Large hands gripped her
waist, and despite her clumsy attempt to hold on to the threshold, he yanked
her back.
something strong and
thin. Fishing line? Oh, hell no!
“What in the world do
you think you’re doing?”
No answer.
“Damn it, Captain. You
let me go, now.” She thrashed from
side to side, trying her best to free her legs from his shifting weight.
“No,” he said, and
granting her earlier wish, pressed closer.
Funny, she wasn’t as
happy about the pinning as she’d
originally imagined.
Unable to move, and
barely able to breath, she stilled. Best to see what he wanted, and bide her
time until he let his guard down. And he would let it down, of that she had no
doubt. Men always did.
Cold from the
floorboards cooled her heated skin as she twisted her face to the side. What
little breath his weight would allow funneled into her lungs. “You can get off
me now.”
No answer.
“Captain.” She tried to
draw in another breath but only coughed. “I c-c-can’t brea
He lifted a mere
fraction, but the extra space was enough to fill her lungs with a proper amount
of air. “Thanks.” She coughed again.
In the next instant, he hauled her up off the
floor and pulled her to the center of the sprawling living room. Alarm raced
down her spine. He’d moved the furniture to the side. Damn man must’ve had this
planned for days. Could she blame him? Of course not. He was a Marine. She
would’ve done the same.
Plopped onto a wooden
chair, arms hooked around the back, she clenched her teeth against the pain
ripping her muscles. Dammit. If he
wasn’t a Black Sheep, she’d kick his ass. Turning the tables on him would not
be a problem. But she refrained. Barely.
He doesn’t understand,
her mind reminded. You plucked him from
the middle of war and dropped him in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, you will
not give him a permanent limp.
Discipline once again
kicking in, she relaxed her shoulders and the stiffness from her arms, and soon
the sting of her restraints lessened.
Now, Captain,” she
said as calm as possible. “Kindly tell me what the hell you think you’re
doing?”
Yeah,
coming here without a weapon had been a real good idea.
Fast and precise, she
drove her elbow into the vicinity of her assailant’s jaw and sent a sharp jolt
up her arm. She swallowed a cry of pain and rejoiced in his second muffled
oath. Two for me. With a quick roll,
she scrambled to her knees and began to rise when a heavy weight hit from
behind, dropped down and pinned her face-first to the cold, wooden floor.
“Not so fast. Sam is it?”
That familiar, deep
voice split the silence, while hot, panting breathes stirred more than the hair
on her neck. Uncontrollable shivers covered her skin as recognition stole the
fight out of her. This wasn’t an intruder. It was Captain Mitchell. Thank God.
He was safe.
But she wasn’t.
The instant she
stopped struggling, her body became deliciously aware of every hard, solid inch
of the six-foot-two-inch frame completely covering her from head to toe.
Holy
Black Sheep.
The urge to wiggle
just so he’d press tantalizingly closer was almost more than she could bear. If only I was on my back… The errant
thought sent a wicked quiver straight to her core.
You’re
a Marine. You don’t give in.
Sam tamped down her
burgeoning desire and willed her voice to convey calm. “Let me up, Captain. I
can explain.”
“No, and damn right
you can.” He lifted up slightly, easing some of his weight.
Instead of knocking
him off balance and regaining the upper hand, she drew in a few breaths and
refrained from retaliating. She’d abducted the man. He was out of his
element. She needed to keep things
civil.
Mistake number one.
A swift motion had her arms yanked behind her
back, while he wrapped her crossed wrists with
About the Author
I live in Northeast
PA where we experience all four seasons, although, I wouldn’t mind
hanging onto summer a bit more and winter a bit less. I’m married to a career
military man; we have four wonderful children, and an assortment of rescued
cats. Never a dull moment in my household!
As for my writing, I am
multi-published in eBook and print. I write from sweet to hot, short to epic
and anything in between. You can find the ratings and length next to the book
on my website. I have fourteen titles and one Free read through The Wild Rose
Press, one title with Whimsical Publications, and just recently, I released my
very first self-publication-Captive Hero.
I love to write a damaged hero
where something happened in his past to mark him. They’re my favorite kind to
read, too. A mixture of vulnerability and a strong backbone are a must for my
heroines. She usually has a decent wit, too. My books contain humor, some more
than others, and most have a protagonist with a military background. Thanks to
my husband, my real-life hero.
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Thanks for the lovely review! I'm so happy you enjoyed Mitch and Samantha's story.
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