Man with a Mission

by Lindsay McKenna

Overview

A tower of testosterone, Captain Jake Travers had the drive, the daring and the pulverizingly masculine muscles to rescue his kidnapped kid sister singlehandedly. All he needed was a guide through the perilous Peruvian jungle. What he got was Lieutenant Cortina. Ana Lucia Cortina--a strong, sensual female soldier who outraged Jake's military machismo. Worse, gunfire and the hot tropical sun detonated desire, and Jake thirsted for completion in Ana's arms. But with danger dead ahead, proud Jake suddenly knew fear: Could he save his sister, survive this mission--and make this magnificent woman warrior his wife?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426843921
Publisher:	Silhouette
Publication date:	08/01/2009
Series:	Morgan's Mercenaries , #16
Sold by:	HARLEQUIN
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	185 KB

About the Author

A U.S. Navy veteran, she pioneered the military romance in 1993 with Captive of Fate, Silhouette Special edition. In 1989, she pioneered the 3-book series coming out monthly with the Love & Glory series.  Her heart is on honoring our military men and women.  Creator of the Wyoming Series and Shadow Warriors series for HQN, she writes emotionally intense love and suspense stories. Visit her online at www.LindsayMcKenna.com.

Editorial Reviews

Ms. McKenna weaves together enticing players, heart-stopping action and sparks aplenty to create a savory romantic concoction.
— Romantic Times

Pamela Cohen

Very highly recommended

Part of the Maverick Hearts miniseries by Linday McKenna, Man With A Mission is a heart pounding, heart-stopping novel of danger and love.

They have a mission, a life to find and save. Captain Jake Travers' sister is missing. She traveled to the jungles of Peru to a small village to help them sink wells. Sixty percent of their children were dying before the age of ten from drinking bad water. Talia Travers dreams of saving the children, little realizing the risk to herself. Kidnapped by a drug lord, Tal becomes the pawn of dangerous game that Jake intends to end.

Against his better judgement, Jake accepts the aid of Lieutenant Ana

Cortina, a woman that is part of the Black Jaguar squadron that fights the influx of Columbia drugs. His traditional beliefs don't allow for a woman to lead this kind of deadly mission, and he has serious misgivings. But Jake needs a guide that knows the path, the people, and the languages that will lead to saving his sister.

Jake makes Ana feel safe in a world gone mad. She makes Jake long for things he doesn't dare dream of. As they walk the path through the Rainbow Valley, Jake finds himself filled with both terror and joy. Terror for the safety of his beloved sister. Joy to be with this extraordinary woman. Despite their cultural differences, they have much in common, placing family, parents, land and heritage ahead all other things.

Although she calls herself a warrior, Jake comes to understand she's also a sensual woman, with powerful religious beliefs and a profound connection to the land. As his heart becomes further involved, he also hopes she might become a wife and mother. Somehow he must learn to reconcile the warrior with the woman. And somehow, when the mission ends, they must find a way to be together. But the farmlands of Iowa are a long way from the Peruvian jungle.

With a powerful narrative voice and a marvelous imaginative flair, McKenna presents the clash of culture and ideals in this memorable tale. Watch for the March continuation of this popular series, Heart Of Stone. Very highly recommended.