Review: What a great Thanksgiving story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
It is no secret that I am addicted to this series and I pounce when one is released or when Heather surprises me with sneak peeks or even an ARC.  If I am reading something, it gets set aside until I finish reading the latest Marine.  I love the conversations that Heather and I have through FB!"I think A Marine of Plenty will blow you away" Heather Long said on June 25 @ 2:25pmThe above statement was said after I finished Marine in the Wind after I sent her this message:"Are you trying to bump Matt off my favorites list?"With every book, she blows me away.  Some hit my soul and my heart more than others, but this one hit in such a different way.  This is the first one that the love began over in the sandbox, but this one came as a result of a Marine dying.Charlie was introduced in "What Part of Marine Don't You Understand?" because he is Naomi's brother.  I really like Charlie for multiple reasons.  He is Naomi's brother, he blackmails for Girl Scout Cookies, he is loyal but protective and he was instantly protective Jana, but was fighting his instant feelings for her.Jana is the sister of a fallen Marine that was under Charlie's command.  Since her brother's death, her parents have been distant and Jana didn't want to be alone for Thanksgiving.  She contacts Congressman Sparks about going spend Thanksgiving with the Marines as part of Operation Proper Goodbye.  When I read that I was crying my eyes out. I have heard about it, but I don't know much about it.  When she arrives, she discovers that Charlie is her "security" for lack of a better word but also Congressman Sparks brother.During this heart-wrenching story, you can see how Charlie is beginning to feel about Jana, but doesn't want to hurt Jana.  Jana, while grieving her brother, is giving back to the Marines with a Thanksgiving meal.  While she is doing that, she learns more about the Marine life and how her brother tried to protect her from the bad stuff.  She also meets some of his friends.Their time together is short, but it is so very powerful.  My favorite line that gives me hope that Heather will give Charlie and Jana a full story in the future is:"Naomi Sparks. My brother, Charlie, called me. He said you might need a friend and he asked if I'd stand in until he got home...."