Meant to Be

For Love of Country

De: Jessica James

Narrado por: Stella Bloom

What do you do when the person you most want to protect is the one risking everything to make sure you survive?

When Lauren Cantrell said goodbye to the guy she had just met on the beach, she had no way of knowing their paths would ever cross again. But fate had another unexpected meeting in store for them - this time in a place where danger was part of the culture and the stakes were life and death.

The last person in the world Michael "Rad" Radcliff expected to see at a special ops briefing in Afghanistan is the girl he met at the beach two weeks ago - the one he can't stop thinking about.

From the sundrenched beaches of Ocean City, MD. to the snowcapped mountains of Afghanistan, this thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue takes listeners on a spellbinding journey into the secret lives of our nation's quiet heroes - and answers the question: What do you do when the person you most want to protect is the one risking everything to make sure you survive?

Meant to Be recounts the dedication of our military, the honor and sacrifice of our soldiers, and a relationship that is tested and sustained by the powerful forces of love, courage, and resolve.

©2015 Jessica James (P)2017 Jessica James

Military Romantic Suspense

The story was very good, interesting and inspiring. There were a lot of good characters! The narration is also very great. I received this audiobook for free at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Awesome Book!

I loved the book. Great storyline. The narration was was very good. Can't wait to hear her other books.

Fantastic Listen!

Lauren Cantrell thinks she is going to spend a quiet day at the beach, until Michael “Rad” Radcliff, a special ops officer who’s taking a much-needed break, comes along and shows her the time of her life all in one fateful day and night. Neither really knows anything about each other, but Rad is certain he’s found his soul mate. Lauren is a little more reticent certain that their romance was for one night only. When they meet again at a special ops briefing, danger and intrigue may bring their unexpected romance to an end.

One of my favorite sub-genre is military romance and this audiobook, which clocks in at just over 8 ½ hours is the best I’ve heard in quite awhile! It’s an intense listen and the violence is fairly graphic, but to me, it made the story all that more realistic.

Narrator Stella Bloom does an excellent job in this fully voiced production and does an amazing turn at voicing Rad.

I hope author Jessica James has more military romance to pen. She knows how to mix the perfect blend of romance and adventure.

This audiobook was gifted to me in exchange for an unbiased review!

Great beginning to a series

Up front, I have to say I loved this story and loved it on so many levels. Kudos to the author, Jessica James, for how she structured her book. I loved the prolonged twenty-four-hour first day. It really laid the foundation for the book and for both the personalities of the main characters, Rad and Lauren. It’s a little unusual and a bit of a risk, but a definite plus with this book.
Rad and Lauren are cagey with each other in regard to their jobs, but it’s clear to the reader that they’re on a collision course with each other in the near future. James gives each main character a distinct point of view and ample time and space to unfold for the reader. I also appreciated that she had done her homework for military jargon and procedures. (A personal pet peeve of mine.)
The suspense builds and ebbs perfectly to keep the story moving along. The action is tightly written, keeping the reader fully engaged throughout the book. I enjoyed how the plot continuously moved forward, building to a great ending. I was also happy to see that this book is the first in a series. More to come – joy!
The narrator gave Lauren a perfect voice and I wasn’t bothered when she took on the male points of view either; that’s what usually sours me on audiobooks. She had a lovely tone and perfect enunciation. It made a several hour drive much more pleasurable.
Absolutely recommend this book and author.

Great story!

I loved this book! I make my own greeting cards and listen to audible books while I am making them. This book is a sweet love story but also full of action! The characters came to life and there were several evenings I stayed in my craft room a good half hour just listening & not wanting to shut it off just yet. This is my 1st Jessica James story and I’m ready for another!