Review: Well Written, Passion Lacking.  3.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2014
Kaylea Cross is great at creating suspenseful military stories with strong lead characters and lots of steam.  If this is your first time reading books by Ms. Cross, I would suggest you start with either the Titanium or Bagram series.  Both are excellent and should be read in order.Marked is a good story.  There is nothing wrong with the plot or the writing.  It`s just that there is  something lacking  between the two lead characters.  They had known each other in university two years before when Jake was in a relationship.  He ended the relationship without telling Rachel because he didn't feel he was ready to get serious right away.  He then ignored all contact from Rachel who finally gave up.A year and a half later, he has his head back on straight and contacts her.  Supposedly at this point our alpha male WANTS her.  Strangely, Jake puts so little effort into getting her back, he writes a short email with no explanation which Rachel brushes off even though she isn't seeing anyone.  With that, he just gives up.  WHAT??Luckily, a terrorist comes into the picture to get our two laconic lovers in the same room.  I get that Rachel is somewhat reserved, but if she's standing in a long sleeved nightshirt does she really have to cover up her breasts if this is the man of her dreams looking at her?The novel ends quickly.  I'm expecting more sizzle with Tuck and Celida.