Review: I liked these characters, and enjoyed this story-
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
*I received a free copy to read & review for Wicked Reads Review Team*This was a quick read, that I have some mixed feelings on, let's start with the positives:I enjoyed this story, the writing was solid as was the story-line. I liked the dual POV (Patrick & Annie).I couldn't help but fall in love with Patrick, he was not only an "alpha", but sweet, caring, and respectful. Annie, although needed to be rescued, was far from being weak.The basis of this story is very dark and disturbing: Human trafficking/slavery is absolutely horrifying, don't get me wrong, but it dealt with "lightly" and in a non-gritty fashion. The topic was touched on later in the story, but only in reference -no details were really given.The romantic aspect was sweet and uplifting, he really was a Hero in more ways then one ;)Now, for the negatives:The CONSTANT "creeds" of the NavySEALS started to rub me the wrong way. I completely understand why they were liberally applied throughout the story...I just got tired of reading them. (They would make great chapter headers!)Also, I felt like Annie recovered from the entire ideal VERY quickly. Not to say it's impossible, just felt like it was unrealistic, I wanted to get inside her head just a bit more then the story length would allow.Last but not least: This story seems to be VERY similar to the real-life disappearance of Amy Bradley. The similarities are uncanny and because of this - I feel like some kind of mention should have been made. This fact alone had me remove 1 star.Overall, I liked this story and the characters...I WILL read the next book in this series ;)