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Foolproof

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This book was enjoyable. It is full of action, suspense, and romance. I have read this author before and looked forward to reading it. Leo is scarred inside and out. Mira life as a high powered executive is not what she expects. They both are looking for something and have a one night stand who is gone in morning. Mira is trapped in a dangerous sitution and who better than to help her but the man who see her for herself. Leo is not without friends and resources. I love the supporting characters in this series. Each book can be read as a stand alone. It is a good tender read of goodness of the heart vs the uglyness disguised. You will not be disappointed in reading this book or another from this author. It is a must read.

**I received this book free from NetGalley.

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Who doesn’t love a fast action romance with, hold your breath, SEALs! This is Skin Ramsey and Mira’s story, when a daughter is told she’s worthless, she needs a drink. When she has a night to remember she decides to take her life into her own hands. But what happens when it’s not the plan dear dad has for her?

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

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Miss Chambliss has done it again with another great book!
I really enjoyed Skins story, and getting to know more about him.
I liked Mira for the most part.
The story was good even though I saw what Mira's father was trying to do from the start, although I didn't understand Lucas's motivation for going along with everything.
I can't wait for O'Riley's book next.

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ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review. Jo Chambliss does it again! She brings us the story of Mira and Skin with action and romance. Hero level 9! Being from a wealthy family does not protect you from evils when the evils lie within. Mira must make some life-saving choices, and not all options end up successful. Skin vows to protect Mira at all costs, but he can't save her from herself. One of my top favorite authors!

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This was a fast paced adventure/suspense romanctic read. I really liked both Mira and Leo. They came across as strong, independent and loyal characters. Yay for Mira going against her father’s wishes! I also love gruff military men who turn into marshmallows around children.

What was a little disappointing was while Mira was attracted to Leo with scars and all, Leo had the scars covered up with tattoos. Granted this is a personal choice (and those with scars might feel more comfortable covering them up), but it seemed part of the appeal of the story was that the h was attracted to the H with the scars.

There is some treachery afoot which provides some interesting twists to the story. I did find it a bit heavy on the “Rah, Rah, SEALs are the greatest” but it is a military romance so to be expected.

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This is a Romantic Suspense/Thriller, and this is the 8th book in the Waterproof: Navy SEALs series. I have not read any of the other books in this series before picking this book up, but I do think this book can be read as a standalone. I loved both the main characters. The romance (a one night stand turns into more) was very fast moving, and I really loved it. I was pulled into this book for the beginning, and I did not want to put it down. I finished this book in one sitting because I was so pulled into the story. I loved that both the characters had issues they were trying to work though, but it turns out that they just needed each other. This book had love, romance, heartbreak, action, and suspense which makes a great read for me. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher or author (Jo Chambliss) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

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This is a good book. The two main characters are Mira and Leo. Mira works at her father’s company and Leo is a navy seal. They meet at a bar, there is an instant attraction. They have a one night stand. Mira’s introduces her to a business partner who he wants Mira to marry. Mira goes on the run and she tries to find Leo because she is pregnant. There are lots of issues but together they find love.

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I had not read a book by this author, but now that I have, I will have to read the pervious seven books! I loved everything about this book, the strong and dedicated characters, the page turning story and the romance, suspense and danger. Navy SEAL Leo “Skin” Ramsay was horribly injured during their last mission and has scars, both physical and mental. Meeting a woman named Mira at the local bar, they spend an amazing night together, both needing release from their problems. When she leaves in the morning, she has given him hope for his future. Mira Canaveri is employed at her father’s business, but becomes a pawn between her father and a man who plans to take over her and the company. When she learns that there is unexpected news from her night with Leo, she must tell him. Before she can, she is forced to return home, but that will not stop her from trying to escape and protect her baby. There is non-stop action and updates on previous characters – which I really enjoy! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

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Foolproof (Waterproof SEALs #8) by Jo Chambliss is the second book I've read in this series, and the second book I've read by this author, but it reads just fine as a standalone. While it featured my two favorite romance tropes, wounded warriors and romantic suspense, it fell somewhat short of excellent for this reader, and it gets 3.5 stars.

The two primary characters, Leo and Mira, meet in a bar, where Mira is the only woman there not put off at all by the burn scars Leo received during an ambushed op and an explosion. His scars cover a good part of his left face and side. He's seriously depressed and rightly so, but after a chat and a one-night-stand with Mira, he goes out and gets his scars covered by tattoos, and is totally over his depression. Way too pat, way too easy, and way too simple for this reader, when compared to the many other wounded warrior novels I've read in the past.

Six weeks later, Mira discovers that her one-night stand has resulted in a pregnancy, and if that isn't trouble enough, her overbearing mogul of a father decides to sell her to another, much older mogul to unite their two companies, although Mira, who has worked for her father for years and thought that she'd be the one eventually running his empire, when she admits to being pregnant is then told that they'll arrange to have the fetus aborted. She manages to escape their clutches and goes in search of Leo while hiding out in seedy motels, using only cash and a false name--but, of course, when she finally finds Leo, he's thrilled about the pregnancy news, the two decide to marry so that marrying the chosen mogul is off the table, and Mira's father and his soon-to-be partner decide that killing Leo will bring Mira to her senses. From that point on, Leo's fellow SEALs and their wives, who, I'm assuming were featured in the first seven novels in this series, get involved, and the suspense ratchets up in what I can only call exactly what I expected, which was nothing new, the expected HEA ending and a leading clue at the end to whet your appetite for the next book in the series.

Ms. Chambliss is not a bad writer, and I did like the dual narration in this novel, but I don't think she brought anything new to this trope. I also felt that ridding Leo of his scars at the outset of the novel was the wrong move dramatically. Since his scars didn't bother Mira, or this reader, I thought that Mira loving him despite his scars, which I've always considered to be badges of honor, would have been a tad more effective. Foolproof isn't a bad read, but for this reader, it wasn't an exceptional one either.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

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This is book eight in The Waterproof : Navy Seals Series and it is Leo and Mira's story and omg it is definitely a must read. While on a mission Leo got very badly burned and now with scars on his face, neck and arms he feels that nobody will see him for who and what he is inside and being a navy seal and with the help and support of his navy seal brother's and there family's he needs to realise that he is more than his scars and after meeting Mira and spending the night together it completely changed how.he feels. Mira has had one of the worst days as her father told her that she was useless and just a commodity to be used so she ends up having a drink in a bar and having a one night stand with Leo which changes her whole perspective on life so she decides to hide her time and then leave her father and the company and start her own life and live how she wants to but then she finds out that she was pregnant with Leo's baby but her father has other plans for her and somehow she needs to get away before her father takes away the one thing that she is not willing to lose and she needs to find Leo to tell him and also get some help. This Book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and I cried so much and it broke my heart with everything that they had to go through so that they could be together and have the happy ending that they both deserve and I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next and it was so addictive that I couldn't put it down. Jo Chambliss is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and I can't wait to read the next book in this amazing series.

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OMG! This was one of the best romantic suspense novels I ever read. I absolutely love this SEAL team series and I’m disappointed that it will be ending. This story brought so many tears to my face as it was very emotional at times. The book had non stop action and once you read one book, you’ll be as addicted to it as I am. Truly a phenomenal read in my opinion. I would rate it 10 stars if I could!

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Foolproof is the eighth book in Jo Chambliss’ Waterproof: Navy Seals series. This is a military romance thriller filled with danger, intrigue, fantastic characters, and great chemistry.

Not all scars are surface deep, some are soul deep and are harder to heal. When Navy SEAL, Leo “Skin” Ramsay and high-powered executive, Mira Canaveri meet they are both damaged and broken. Their attraction was instantaneous and in each others arms they found a moment of peace and the incentive to make a change for the better.

Now Mira is on the run for her life and that of her unborn child’s and she must turn to Leo for help. But can he protect Mira from her wealthy father and a well-funded CEO who want Mira for himself? Read it and find out!

This book was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t put it down once I started and it took me on an emotional roller coaster ride that I loved. Definitely the best, in my opinion, of the series.

All the books in this series contain a happily ever after and can be read as a standalone. However, reading it in order will give you a better appreciation for the characters and the series itself. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Leo is a Navy SEAL and is trained to handle just about anything. What he wasn’t trained for was how to deal with falling in love. After having been severely burned on a mission he has been trying to get back out in the world and deal with people giving him looks and not being comfortable around him. Little did he know that the one woman who doesn’t see his scars at all is the woman sitting near him at the bar. Mira had thought that she had finally earned a spot of respect from her dad while working as VP for his company. She was sadly mistaken. After having the best night of her life with Leo she knows she has to leave him because her feelings for him were already so strong. Leo was broken hearted when he couldn’t find Mira after that one amazing night. He went to the bar every day looking for her so he is totally shocked to see her picture on the news saying she is missing. He is determined to find her and keep her safe. Mira is on the run from her dad and the man that is determined to destroy everything good in her life that she loves. Will Leo be able to help her and also not let her get away this time? I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The pretty party boy of the group, Leo/Skin has had it rough the last couple of books. Realising that there is more to life than one night stands he is deeply envious of what his team mates have found. Fighting attraction for his friend Ink’s girl initially then becoming best friends with Iyla who is with Judge, his deep melancholy grows. Till the accident that resets his life, changes all that he knows about himself and puts him on a path of self destruction. Skin believes that his most worthwhile parts are only skin deep, and that these were destroyed in the blast, Mira works hard to prove him wrong about this and so much more.

Luckily Mira comes along just in time with truth bombs that hurt but ultimately put Leo back on the right path. But then their night is over leaving both with a bitter taste on their mouth.

Their short “meet cute plus extras” aside, I liked how they were never far from each other’s thoughts right up to Leo realising not only could she be the one but she was in trouble. A strong determined female character, I liked Mira and thought her and Skin were a fantastic couple. Strength of character was Mira’s big plus here and despite finding herself in the most strange and dangerous of situations, her instinctive knowledge that Leo was her safe place, and what she would do to protect it, we’re emotional reads.

A jarring wrap up to this book as if the emotional roller coaster wasn’t enough, a sob fest hea for Mira and Leo but not for another well loved character…….

Leaving us like this is rather mean Ms C if you don’t mind me saying, I need to know how the couple we’ve become invested in throughout this series fare this rather momentous event.

I also note Knox and his band of hot and heavy hero’s make appearances here. Excited so much for their series…like off the charts excited!!

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Foolproof (Waterproof: Navy SEALs book 8)
By Jo Chambliss

I have to say that this was one of my favorites in this series and definitely made the top 5 list. This is one of those sit down, shut up and hang on stories that will keep you up at night and now I have to wait for October to get Commander O'Reilly and Cassidy's story. Yes there are some who will say insta attraction is not good but in this story when you have two lost souls Leo "Skin" Ramsey who was injured in an op that went sideways and Mira Canaveri who wants badly to be respected by her father for her business skills and be able to take their pasta company profitably into the next decade. They meet for one night and then the life Mira had hoped for goes horribly sideways when her dad uses her as leverage for a rival company. One little tiny (hmm..a hint maybe) problem Mira will not go quietly with Lance nor will Leo give up finding her once he finds out what has happened to her.

Throw in the Admiral and O'Reilly's former SEAL teammate Knot who now runs a successful PMC company (I can't wait to see how these books turn out) and you have a race to the finish line with a teaser to the next book also.

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and Author Collective 20 in exchange for a voluntary and honest review.

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This is only the second book in this series that I’ve read. Absolutely loved it and all the characters were fantastic, especially loved the ending and looking forward to the next instalment

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OMG! My heart felt hatred, fear, love, and tears, so many tears I was snot crying. The bad, I did not expect that, your killing me here. The good, even the good had me sniffling and my heart breaking. My heart felt like some one was pounding it with a meat cleaver and then trying to put it through the shredder. Shoot fire Jo what are you doing to me. I am not so sure how well I will handle the conclusion of the series with the commanders book. if you ripped me apart with this one!!! I do know I am thrilled there is a new series (please do not ever stop writing) and am excited for that to come. I highly recommend you read the whole series, and even the series before this. I recommend any book by this author, know that you will be part of war on forigen soil and domestic, SEALS after all. There will be heart felt scenarios, steamy, ok very steam scenes, strong women but most important of all, each book lets you know your alive. Romantic Suspense that kicks butt. This one, 5++++ and then some. Thank you Hover Press and NetGalley for the arc! I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions and happily share!

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Foolproof is book eight in Jo Chambliss' Waterproof: Navy SEALs series, and what an amazing addition it is!

The series follows a group of kickass Navy SEALs each finding their own happily ever afters, though not in what most would consider a "normal" way. As I expected, I loved this book even more than the previous one, which is becoming a trend with any book I pick up by this author.

Leo and Mira's story started with the hero struggling to come to terms with an injury he sustained in a previous book. One that's left him scarred and convinced that nobody would ever be able to look past the physical changes it's caused. The heroine, Mira, was dealing with her own demons as well. The two meet and things get heated pretty quickly, but the romance between the two was sweet (and steamy!) and once I got to the middle of the book, I felt my heart break for them as though I were the one going through what they did.

The story itself was fast paced and filled with enough action and romance to leave me on the edge of my seat, desperate to know what happens next. There are only a handful of authors that can make me devour a book in a single sitting and I'm so happy to say that Jo Chambliss has now been added to that list.

Aside from that I will add a trigger warning for miscarriage. It was gut wrenching and extremely difficult to read, but that's a testament to how well the author writes her stories.

A huge thank you to the author and Author Collective 20 for providing an ARC copy of this book ♥

I cannot wait for the final book in the series as well as any other books Jo Chambliss writes.

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Absolutely loved Leo and Mira. Not all scars are visible. Through out the book they begin to heal each other. The team is there once again for a friend and brother in need. Foolproof had a lot of heart, romance, suspense, action and passion. Page turner could not put down

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I really wanted to be into this book as it is fully up my trope interest alley but I just couldn't get into it

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