Review: Where can I sign up??
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2013
It's no secret that I am a huge fan and supporter of Heather Long's Always a Marine series.  There are so many reasons that I have fallen for Heather's Marines, but most of all it's the way that she writes their stories without glorifying their Military service and downplaying the effects of their service.  She isn't afraid to touch on the "taboo" topics such as DV, sexual assault, PTSD, and various others.I am gifting one lucky winner a copy of this book on my blog at http://sarahsaysreadromance.blogspot.com/2013/06/marine-ever-after-by-heather-long-arc.html via rafflecopter.In this story, we briefly see Luke ad Rebecca again at their wedding, where Paul and Lillianna were part of the wedding party.  In the beginning of this story, I was slightly concerned because I didn't connect with Lillianna.  Though I think it was because she didn't really like Luke.  In Lillianna's defense, I understand that Luke hurt Rebecca many years ago and she is/was concerned for her friend.  What can I say, I have a soft spot for Luke!  Although, Lillianna did change my perception of her and I truly adored her character. She is a strong, independent woman who is as stubborn as any one of our Marines in this series!Paul, our featured Marine, is on a quick leave and make Luke and Rebecca's wedding as a last minute guest since Brody couldn't make it.  I loved that he was taken by Lillianna the minute he saw her.  I thought the Paul was respectful to Lillianna, so much so that he was able to break down some of that walls that gave Lillianna the snob vibe to me.When these two finally reconnected, Lillianna blurts out something that could be a potentially bad thing for Paul, at least in her eyes.  Paul, being who Paul is, tries and continued to try to show Lillianna how he felt but it took time.  With Paul being in Germany when he finds out, Lillianna is not sure how he will react.  When Paul is able to get an early leave, he is able to surprise Lillianna.  I loved watching the two of them get to know each other while being in different countries, through emails, skype, and phone calls.