Review: Great!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 13, 2012
This book is part two of the SEAL Team Heartbreaker series and I recommend reading the first installment of the series ("Breaking Free") before you read this one. Not that this book couldn't stand alone but believe me when I say you  definitely don't want to miss the first installment either!(Little spoiler for those who haven't read book 1) The first book ended when Zoe discovered that she was pregnant but couldn't find the right moment to tell Hawk. Then, all of a sudden Hawk leaves for a six months deployment without knowing about Zoe's condition.  Zoe goes on with her life and then Hawk returns from this deployment to propose to her. (End spoiler) Why am I going so detailed into this? Because "Breaking Through" basically deals with what happens shortly before this deployment and as soon as Brett wakes up from his coma and ends shortly after Hawk's return from the deployment. Hence, there's a lot of overlapping which could more easily be followed through if someone has read book 1.I expected this book to be pretty much about Brett but was positively surprised to find out that the book contained three romances and all of them involving the Weaver family. Furthermore, the plot included more details on Brett's last mission that went wrong and involved the disappearance of a young Iraqi, whose father took drastic measures to avenge his son's death.Brett and Tess: Brett (Zoe's brother) hasn't yet been cleared for duty. Firstly, his commanding officer believes that he hasn't yet overcome his speech difficulties and secondly there seems to be some problems referring to the circumstances leading to his injury during his last mission. Accidentally Brett meets Tess, a journalist, whose father is well connected and could help him clear his name. Both feel attracted to each other but neither is sure about the other's priorities. Nice love story but slightly overshadowed by the developments around Zoe and Hawk.Clara and Russell: Clara is Brett and Zoe's mother, Russell his doctor. When she arrives at the airport she accidentally runs into him and a very nice romance develops. I liked the fact that those two were a bit older and more experienced. They handled the difficulties arising around his son's condition perfectly and I very much appreciated their approach to each other. Well done!Zoe and Hawk: What can I say?! I think those two overshadowed with their deep feelings for another the other two love stories. Not that Zoe wasn't on a par with Hawk in book 1, but I think she excelled herself in this installment. I believe that her pregnancy and how she handled all the issues around the threats and changes in her life let her mature. Hawk was the absolute alpha male! Drop-dead gorgeous! Not the brainless exemplar but the leader who knew how to take calculated risks to ensure his team's safety and welfare and a worthy partner to his wife. Absolutely beautiful!Yes, this book is about SEALs, the risk they take and how they and their families suffer. However, this book focuses on their destinies and emotions instead of the bloodletting and bloodthirsty battle scenes. And this was achieved masterly and perfectly! Can't wait for the next book!