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Tabitha Ryder

3.5 stars--loved half of it, anyway

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2007

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First, let me say I think Brockmann is one of the very best writers of romance out there. Her characters have depth, she understands motivation, and is a really good stylist, given the genre. I just discovered her about two months ago, and I've plowed through the entire Troubleshooters series in record time. Now I'm rereading my favorites. Loved Sam, liked Alyssa (she's less developed as a character, but I love the sharpshooting angle), loved Max and Gina, Stan and Teri, Tom and Kelly. Less thrilled with Joan, from Into the Night--I thought she was pretty unlikable as a character, and the romance with Muldoon wasn't really believable. Too much attitude, not enough heart, I thought. My favorite of all the stories, I think, is Hot Target, because I loved both Jane and Cosmo to pieces and I adore Jules. I think he's humane, smart, and as confused about things as most of us are. I can tell the author has a real soft spot for him, too--not surprising given that hr beloved son is gay. I have no problem with gay characters and romances--love comes in all shapes, sizes and seasons. What I was REALLY disappointed in in this book was the hetero romance. Neither Ric nor Annie seemed real or even interesting to me. Ric's a latin hunk, Annie has a wide caboose. That's all I remember about either of them. Frankly it seems that they are only there to provide hetero "cover" of Brockmann's real interest: Jules and Robin. I suspect the Jules-Robin story was the one she really wanted to tell, and Ric-Annie were just place-holders. They were nowhere near as developed as any of her other characters,and when you take away the SEAL/Troubleshooter context, there wasn't much to interest me about their story at all. BORING. I sincerely hope she banishes them to the hinterlands of the Troubleshooters world. I am much more interested in Sophia-Decker-Dave, or maybe Gilligan or Lopez...anything but these two!
That said, a few words about Jules and Robin and her handling of the gay love affair. I love them both as characters, and I'm looking forward to their nuptials (yeah, I really don't get why people are so wiggy about gay marriage. Committed relationships make for stable societies. Ergo, more of them are good. Get over it). My only objection: why do all the gay characters have to be so gorgeous? This is a real stereotype--surely there are gay men who are average-looking. I mean, there are. I know some. I guess she's trying to hold feminine interest by describing their perfect cheekbones and ripped abs, but really, come on. One of my favorite stories was about Stan and Teri--perfect woman and homely guy who's so much more inside. Can't she do that with gay characters as well? Well, that said, I can't wait to read more about the Troubleshooters and their world. Maybe Ric and Annie can spend the next few books in "an undisclosed location," though!

Magicmom

I don't normally read romance but when I do, I make it a Suzanne Brockmann thriller

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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Force of Nature, like other Brockmann novels from her Troubleshooters series is totally engaging. She has a way of introducing characters that you find out you already know. The characterizations are very real and true even when their abilities exceed credulity, you believe them. In this novel, the main protagonists are antagonistic for a reason we women encounter too often, an over-protective man.
Happily, Annie will pretty much go ahead and do what she needs to do in spite of Ric's over-bearing protection. She makes the developing romance a joy to watch. The story that develops around the romance is yet another nail-biter for the reader.
One thing you will see over and over in my reviews is that any of these books that include FBI agent Jules Cassidy is made richer thereby. His story line is that he is unapologetically himself, good-looking, competent, and, oh by the way, gay. His story line always adds to the main story line in a way that is not intrusive. I have got to say he is my favorite of a cast of a much beloved cast of characters. Read all of these books or some of them in order or no order. It doesn't really matter. You will simply be going for a fun and glorious ride.

L. C. Thompson

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017

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I adore the story of FBI Agent Jules Cassidy and Robin Chadwick -- those characters are amazing and their story is everything I could hope. As a reader, I would follow them anywhere. The setting and the suspense of the story are also incredible. So I give the book 5 stars, though I was less enamored of the story of Ric and Annie -- thought there needed to be more character development there. It might just be my own preferences. But this book is one that stays on my shelf to read over and over when the mood hits me to return to this universe.

Shelley D. Edwards

Sexy, sexy, sexy

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2010

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I enjoyed this book very much. There is a lot of suspense, a lot of sexual attraction, scary bad guys, and a couple of great love stories.

Ric Alvarado, an ex-cop in Sarasota, Florida introduced in an earlier book, got his own story. He's a loveable character. Happily, he's sexy, too. I like the heroine, Annie Dugan, too. No Barbie doll, Annie's strong and tough, smart and loyal.

Jules Cassidy and Robin Chadwick are reunited in their on-going story. Martell Griffin, Ric's ex-partner on the police force, is another interesting character. I hope to see him again in a later story.

Although there is a terrorist threat, this book is SEAL free, and I love the SEAL stories, but still, this is an awesome read.

The Troubleshooter series does not disappoint.

Shelley Dawn, author of Sweet, Sweet Jessie and Dark Nights

Lynn

Terrific series

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019

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Love the series of the seals. Can hardly wait to go on to the next one. All are different, but always bring back some recurring characters. Always keeps me guessing until the end how it will all turn out. Suzanne Brockman is a great writer.

Kindle Customer

Troubleshooters!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018

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Somehow Force of Nature got "buried" in my Kindle so you can imagine my delight when I discovered it sitting there waiting for me. To visit Jules and Robin again along with the rest of the gang and knowing I had another great reading adventure in store was exciting. Thank you Suzanne Brockmann! You're the best!!!

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ELDB

Best Book so far!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2013

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The best book so far in the series and I didn't think it could get any better. The love story between Jules & Robin really tugs on the heartstrings and it is action packed too.
Would recommend the whole series!!

Catherine Joyce

As in all Suzanne Brockmann's novel, it's pacey and page turning

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2013

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I liked the story, but not as much as some of Ms Brockmann's other novels but it was still gripping, and
held on to the suspense to the end.

mrs sandra tyler

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2017

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Another good one!