Crazy for Her

A K2 Team Novel, Book 1

By: Sandra Owens

Narrated by: Amy McFadden, Mikael Naramore

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's Summary

When his best friend and fellow Navy SEAL, Evan Prescott, died in his arms on the battlefield, Logan Kincaid gave his word to watch over Evan's widow. But for two years he kept his distance...torn between honoring his solemn vow and succumbing to his secret love for his fallen comrade's wife. But when Dani Prescott desperately reaches out to Logan for the help only he can give, he rushes to her side - determined to fight for her safety as fiercely as he fights against his own buried desire.

Someone claiming to be her husband is stalking Dani and her infant daughter, making them virtually prisoners in their remote country home. Logan's elite military training and high-risk security expertise have outmatched more dangerous enemies. But the real challenge will be the burning temptation that threatens to overcome Logan whenever Dani is near... especially when she reveals her own hidden passion.

©2014 Sandra Owens (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Strong Romantic Suspense

Cute romantic suspense featuring Dani a strong, confident woman and Logan a caring ex-SEAL hero. Although Dani asked for help when she was being stalked by a stranger, she was more concerned with protecting her baby than playing a damsel in distress.

Unlike that asshole guy in FSOG, after suffering brutal abuse as a child, Logan did not enjoy hurting and humiliating women. No, Logan helped protect for his baby sister from their sociopath mother, than later joined the military to protect his country.

Great book!

What did you love best about Crazy for Her?

The story

What did you like best about this story?

Very strong male presence

What does Amy McFadden and Mikael Naramore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Like Amy McFadden, Mikael not so bad ( good as male not so interested in his female interoperation) would prefer they interacted the characters instead of just reading the chapter as if they were the only reader in the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A little of both

Good start to the series :)

3-3.5 stars

This was a good story. I might even go as far as to say it was pretty good but I was really torn on the rating...if I could rate it at an even 3.5 stars I would have. I liked Dani and Logan but there were a lot of issues for them to get through to find happiness together. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough that I might try more of her work in the future.

Dani is an author and a widow of a Navy SEAL. She lost her husband around 2 years ago and gave birth to her baby, Reagan, shortly after he died. Life was rough for Dani but she got through things alright and was relatively content in her life until she found out she has a stalker...one pretending to be her husband.

Logan is a Navy SEAL and was best friends with Dani's late husband, Evan. He felt responsible for the op that went wrong that ended up killing Evan and couldn't bring himself to visit Dani after Evan's death, even though he promised Evan he'd look out for her. His reluctance was partially due to his guilt over Evan and partially it was because of the fact that he's been in love with Dani for years but felt it was wrong for him to feel that way because Dani is/was Evan's wife.

Regardless of any guilt over his feelings for Dani or Evan's death, when Logan hears that Dani needs him he immediately heads out to help her. When he gets there and realizes that she has a stalker, Logan decides he'll have to stay with Dani and Reagan for safety. It's rough on him though because Logan is confronted with the feelings for Dani that he's kept buried for years. Logan had promised Evan he'd look out for Dani but he really wants to become more integral to her life and he doesn't feel he has the right to go there. Also, with the issues Logan grew up with, he doesn't feel like he's good enough for Dani and he's sure someone else would be a better match for her...just as long as he's not around to see it.

Dani has had 2 years to get over Evan's death and when Logan comes around she discovers an attraction to Logan that wasn't apparent before. She's interested in exploring it more but isn't sure how to take Logan's behavior since he seems to want her one minute and not want anything to do with her the next. Logan loves Reagan right off and vise versa so Dani is happy about that and it helps to soften her toward Logan, even when he's not behaving the best. The stalker story is there but most of the story revolves around Logan and Dani and them trying to come to terms with their relationship or whether they'll even have a relationship or not. It seems that just when one issue is resolved another one comes up but there is some steady progress made in that regard. Things aren't completely resolved when the stalker makes his move but it actually helps them to realize that they shouldn't be focusing on the little crap that doesn't really make a difference so once the danger is past, Dani and Logan are able to come together for a nice HEA together.

This was an enjoyable story. Dani and Logan were both likable characters, The obstacles in their way to happiness weren't huge but were bad enough that they caused some definite angst while the couple tried to figure things out. The story was good overall and had a decent pace so I never felt bored. I may try more of the series in the future.

* note - There were 2 narrators, a female for the parts from Dani's PoV and a male for the parts from Logan's PoV. I thought both narrator s did a very good job.

So Many Holes, I Can't Count **SPOILERS**

I was intrigued because along with it being a romance, there was an underlying stalker story. After the set-up, though, chapters go by with no mention or progress on that aspect of the story. The male characters's dead mother's name is Lovey Dovey--two words that should never come out of an Alpha Male's mouth. This man is a former Seal, (and a virgin) top of his game and he whines on and on about his childhood and his horrible mother. WE GET IT! The female lead had a child, whose age was never mentioned but she was conveniently asleep most of the time. I finished it because I wanted to know if the stalker was ever caught or even pursued, the rest of it was horrible. I will say the narrators were good. I like having a male and female narrator. I will be hoping Audible will let me return it.

A solid feel good romance - the series has promise

This novel purports to be the first in a series. The stalker plot is solid and has medium level of conflict and tension. I like they way Owens evolves the story in that is not heavy handed in either message or foreshadowing; she also places a good deal of emphasis on developing the hero.

The novel is written for two view points: Dani (widower) and Logan. The narrator offers a solid performance. If you enjoy you romance with a touch of a thriller, then this novel is for you. Give it a read.

Struggling to finish…

I’m more than halfway thru the story & am struggling to finish. First the hero is weak & pathetic for a former Navy Seal. The narration isn’t that bad. The writing is dull, shallow and dialog is sophomoric. IMHO, not worth the credit & won’t be buying anymore from this author.

Great story!

I really enjoyed listening to Logan and Dani's story. Love, excitement and mystery.
I didn't care much for the narrator, I felt like he butchered the voices of the characters.

Good Story with a frustrating H!

Is this a multi-part story? Yes
Does it end in a cliffhanger? No
Genre(s) : Action Drama Romance
Instalove? No
Was cheating involved? No
Any major triggers to be aware of? Death of a husband, sexual assault of a teen by a family member, gaslighting

3. 25 Stars for me!
My rating range of this story... 2 - 3.5 Stars
If significant, why? The H drove me crazy
Biggest deduction? 1 Star for the H

Main Character Ratings...
H (Logan) = 4/10
h (Dani) = 8/10
TSTL Moment(s)? Yes

Narrator Rating(s)
M (Mikael Naramore) = 7/10
F (Amy McFadden) = 9/10
If below 5/10, why?

If Comedy... Type? n/a
Funny, Cute, Cringe Inducing, Mixed or Just No!

Angst Level? Please Stop (H)
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop
3 Stars for me!

Internal Monolog/Dialog? Moderate (h), Please Stop (H)
Light, Moderate, Heavy or Please Stop

Scenes with heat... Yes
What point does it start? 70%
How much of the story? 10%
Anything beyond M/F? No
If yes, explained

Heat Rating... 7/10
Clean or Fade to Black - 1 or 2
Normal to Descriptive 3-5
Detailed Descriptive Sex - 6-7
Um, Wow, Beyond Descriptive Sex - 8 or above

Was there so much sex or unrealistic sex that you rolled your eyes and/or skipped forward? Almost

The back story... The H was leading a mission in Afghanistan when his best friend and fellow team member was killed. He asked the h to take care of his wife and soon to be born child. The h asks for help a couple of years later and they are both smitten with each other.

Romance or Gist: The H pushes away so hard, then goes on tangents in how he is not good enough for her through most of the story. He is lucky that the h still liked him.

The drama explosion... The h makes a TSTL move while she is frustrated with the H.
Did it feel Real, OK or contrived? Ok
Was it OTT? Yup
Separation involved? Yes
Was it resolved properly or rushed? Properly

Final Notes... The H drove me insane. Thank goodness for the ability to skip forward as he went on and on. His bad blood, his whorish mother, he is a bad seed, blaming himself for being sexually assaulted.

HEA or HFN? HEA
Book Source: Kindle Unlimited

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One of the most memorable and unusual stories of ever heard. I will be reading much more of this author in the future.

Great read, good story

Loved it. The audio is excellent by using both male and female voices. Great story line, unexpected.

k2 novel book 1

What did you like most about Crazy for Her?

The heroine is a strong character but she also has a soft side .

Who was your favorite character and why?

The male lead in this book is a very strong and dominant person

Any additional comments?

I HAVE THE WHOLE SERIES AT THIS MOMENT AM WAITING FOR SOME MORE BOOKS TO COME OUT. BUT IF ANY ONE WANTS A GOOD SERIES THIS WOULD BE ONE .