Hero's Flight
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- Author：Janie Crouch
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Reviews
Geri Grinstead
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loved it！It was tough to put this book down once I started reading。 Janie Crouch writes her characters with passion and promise。 That is really the story of Derek and Becky。 Love these second generation Oak Creek books。
Rita Whinfield
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Oh DerekI got upset for Derek and Becky， I was so emotionally invested in this story。 I don’t think enough people understand how much PTSD affects sufferers。 Their love was never in doubt， but Derek had to learn how to forgive himself。 Throw in a killers threat to Becky and I couldn’t read fast enough。 Loved it。
Carina Hales
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What a beautiful story about forgiveness and a love that’s meant to be。 This story really pulled at my emotions and heartstrings it was just so moving。 This showed the real impact of PTSD and how it can affect you for some time after。 My heart broke for Derek and Becky and I was rooting for them to find their HEA。A slight suspense element ran through the book as well along with one of my favourite scenarios， a plane crash and survival！ A well written and emotional book that will stay with me for What a beautiful story about forgiveness and a love that’s meant to be。 This story really pulled at my emotions and heartstrings it was just so moving。 This showed the real impact of PTSD and how it can affect you for some time after。 My heart broke for Derek and Becky and I was rooting for them to find their HEA。A slight suspense element ran through the book as well along with one of my favourite scenarios， a plane crash and survival！ A well written and emotional book that will stay with me for some time。Overall a really heartwarming and lovely book。 I can’t wait for the next book in this brilliant written series。 。。。more
Sarita
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There are very few books that I read that truly break my heart and make me want to reach through the words and give the biggest hug until the character knows he/she is OK。 That is what this book has made me feel for both Derek Bollinger and Becky Mackay。 You have Derek （son of Finn and Charlie in Eagle）， who suffers from PTSD and feels he is unworthy to be with Becky after an incident。 You have Becky （daughter of Zac and Annie in Cyclone）， who believes in Derek and wants to help him and make the There are very few books that I read that truly break my heart and make me want to reach through the words and give the biggest hug until the character knows he/she is OK。 That is what this book has made me feel for both Derek Bollinger and Becky Mackay。 You have Derek （son of Finn and Charlie in Eagle）， who suffers from PTSD and feels he is unworthy to be with Becky after an incident。 You have Becky （daughter of Zac and Annie in Cyclone）， who believes in Derek and wants to help him and make their relationship work。 What you read is a journey that begins with such despair and pain from both of their POVs and ends with their hard-earned and hard-fought HEA。 My only pause with this story is that I wish the parents， especially both of their fathers （and their close-knit friends） who served in the military and have been through their own stuff， were more involved with the story instead of just at the end。 By being true to their characters， as written in previous books， they should have recognized that Derek was struggling and pushed him towards the help he needed。 Either way， it’s another fantastic addition to the second-generation series。 Keep tissues close！ 。。。more
Kim Kurtz
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Screen play in the making。 I was there in Oak Creek and loved it。 This story started with fabulous suspense and emotional upheaval and continued with this roller-coaster theme to the end。 Janie is a brilliant talented writer and delivers on her promises。
Kelly Friedman
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Another fantastic read for this series。 Becky Mackay has loved Derek Bollinger since they were kids。 When Derek's demons take over he does the only thing he can do and walks away， but you can only stay away from the person you are meant to be with for so long， right？This is a must-read， but I'm warning you that you won't be able to put it down！ Another fantastic read for this series。 Becky Mackay has loved Derek Bollinger since they were kids。 When Derek's demons take over he does the only thing he can do and walks away， but you can only stay away from the person you are meant to be with for so long， right？This is a must-read， but I'm warning you that you won't be able to put it down！ 。。。more
Miki
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Oh it was not ， not my favourite as i'm too angry with Derek way to cope but an excellent book。Derek lived through Hell but once at home。。。。his demons did not left him and his PTSD made him hurt the one dearest to him and led him torun away and hide without a word。 So yes he was kind of jerk for a moment but he had good intentions 。。。。。refusing to hurt Becky ever again evn if he did not think that his reaction could be the one thing hurting her even more。Becky was hurt but she is determined to s Oh it was not ， not my favourite as i'm too angry with Derek way to cope but an excellent book。Derek lived through Hell but once at home。。。。his demons did not left him and his PTSD made him hurt the one dearest to him and led him torun away and hide without a word。 So yes he was kind of jerk for a moment but he had good intentions 。。。。。refusing to hurt Becky ever again evn if he did not think that his reaction could be the one thing hurting her even more。Becky was hurt but she is determined to stay true to her vows and find a way to help her husband。。。。except said husband fleed。。。。 However even if if he not near her， or so she is thinking， she stays loyal， not revealing what happened to protect him， no cheating and always hoping he will come back her。 She is really as sweet as her moment 。。。sweet but stronger than it seems and willing to fight for what she believes in。When a crash put the two together again， survival is the only objective and that's allow them to relearn about each other and start healing because they are really the best together。Really it was good but i must said that what i loved the most what Lincolt way to help i can' wait to read more about himCan be read as a stand alone4，5/5 。。。more
S Paschal
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He's loved Becky since they were kids - he's horrified by what he does on their wedding night。 Derek has loved Becky since they were kids。 As they grew up together， their relationship naturally shifted from friendship to dating to lovers。 Derek， like his family before him served in the military as a combat air controller。 Taken prisoner and tortured， he comes back a different man， suffering from PTSD。 When he gets back stateside， he and Becky elope to Vegas but once they're asleep， his PTSD make He's loved Becky since they were kids - he's horrified by what he does on their wedding night。 Derek has loved Becky since they were kids。 As they grew up together， their relationship naturally shifted from friendship to dating to lovers。 Derek， like his family before him served in the military as a combat air controller。 Taken prisoner and tortured， he comes back a different man， suffering from PTSD。 When he gets back stateside， he and Becky elope to Vegas but once they're asleep， his PTSD makes an appearance。 His PTSD leaves Becky physically broken and Derek emotionally shattered。It's now eighteen months later。 Derek has completed his military service and is back near Oak Creek。 He is so convinced that he's a danger to Becky， that he stays to the shadows， keeping his love safe， but not letting her know that he's nearby。After being left at the emergency room in Vegas， Becky is heartbroken when she realizes Derek has left her。 While he's been gone， Becky has made herself stronger， both mentally and physically。 She been training with a world-class fighter so that she can defend herself， if needed。 She wants to be prepared both mentally and physically when Derek returns。Throughout this book， Derek is running from his PTSD。 The effects on him and his relationships with his family and Becky ring true and show the torment this man is going through。 At heart， he's a good man， even though his treatment of Becky is a bit rough。 Knowing his motivation is to keep her safe helps the reader to understand his actions。 Rather than face his demons， Derek continues to try to power past them， sending him further and further into a shame spiral。 He is so convinced he's dangerous to those he loves that he can't seem to see the situation any differently。Becky has been running， too。 Belatedly， she realizes that neither she nor Derek have been working to face the issues keeping them apart。 Becky's Linear Tactical family has been there to provide support when she has needed it most， but Becky is fierce and independent in her own right。 She confronts Derek about his trauma and his PTSD。 She is determined to save her marriage to the man she loves if it's at all possible。 When danger nears， Derek begins to realize just how strong and capable his wife really is。 Together they will fight for their happily ever after， creating an emotional and ultimately satisfying suspense-filled romance read。Four stars for this new story set in the Linear Tactical world。This is an honest， voluntary review of an ARC of the story。 。。。more
Kelly Reese
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I just love going back to a place that held me so captive for so long。 It's so hard waiting between books but this series is just as good as the one before it。 This particular one held me a bit more as we went through all the ups and downs of Derek Bollinger and Beck MacKay。 I thoroughly enjoyed it an sped through the pages。 I just love going back to a place that held me so captive for so long。 It's so hard waiting between books but this series is just as good as the one before it。 This particular one held me a bit more as we went through all the ups and downs of Derek Bollinger and Beck MacKay。 I thoroughly enjoyed it an sped through the pages。 。。。more
Debbie Tinder
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Hero's Flight， Derek and Becky's story， is an intensely emotional and powerful story about battling PTSD and the difficult road of dealing with PTSD not only for the service members but also for the people who love them。 Such a powerful story that had me in tears more than once。 You can literally feel the pain of both these characters as the story unfolds and they fight for their HEA。 A page turning and emotional story from page one。 Hero's Flight， Derek and Becky's story， is an intensely emotional and powerful story about battling PTSD and the difficult road of dealing with PTSD not only for the service members but also for the people who love them。 Such a powerful story that had me in tears more than once。 You can literally feel the pain of both these characters as the story unfolds and they fight for their HEA。 A page turning and emotional story from page one。 。。。more
Marie
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'I've got to walk into this battle alone'Derek has been battling his demons for three years， the guilt was added to the demons 18 months ago， it's a daily battle to survive and function and your heart breaks for him。 But it's Becky's battle to keep her husband， to convince him to fight for them that had me sobbing。 You want to hate Derek for the pain and heartbreak he has put her through， and maybe I do hate him a little for how he has handled his demons and his guilt， but seeing the turmoil and 'I've got to walk into this battle alone'Derek has been battling his demons for three years， the guilt was added to the demons 18 months ago， it's a daily battle to survive and function and your heart breaks for him。 But it's Becky's battle to keep her husband， to convince him to fight for them that had me sobbing。 You want to hate Derek for the pain and heartbreak he has put her through， and maybe I do hate him a little for how he has handled his demons and his guilt， but seeing the turmoil and pain he too has suffered， and still sufferes every day， has you hoping and praying they can find a way forward - together。 Hoping that Becky can prove to Derek she is strong enough to take on his demons， she will stand by his side， she will fight for him。。。。but he has to fight for her too。This book is an emotional tornado that will spin you through every emotion before leaving you wrung out and a little dazed。 I love every book in the Oak Creek， Linear Tactical and Zodiac Tactical series， these men and women have been through hell to defend their country and they have survived。。。dinted， bruised， battered and with demons。。。。but survived。 I read this on Kindle Unlimited。 。。。more
Avid Reader
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Great storyAlthough this is a continuation of the series it can easily be read as a standalone book。 Becky and Derek are perfect for each other if only he can conquer his demons。 A well written story that shows the devastating effects of PTSD。 A brilliant fast paced action packed book with great characters， an enduring love and a feisty woman determined to win her man。 Loved it and looking forward to the next book。
Anne Poole
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This story is an interesting match-up of Derek Bollinger （son of Finn/Eagle Bollinger） and Becky （daughter of Zac/Cyclone Mackay）， both part of the Linear Tactical books。 They've been sweethearts for years， but their relationship imploded after Derek， an Air Force pilot， was captured and spent five weeks in an enemy prison before being rescued。 Because he was the only survivor from his team， he's filled with guilt and suffers from PTSD nightmares。 After a night when he hurts Becky while having a This story is an interesting match-up of Derek Bollinger （son of Finn/Eagle Bollinger） and Becky （daughter of Zac/Cyclone Mackay）， both part of the Linear Tactical books。 They've been sweethearts for years， but their relationship imploded after Derek， an Air Force pilot， was captured and spent five weeks in an enemy prison before being rescued。 Because he was the only survivor from his team， he's filled with guilt and suffers from PTSD nightmares。 After a night when he hurts Becky while having a nightmare， he leaves her in a hospital and runs away， thinking she's better off without him。 He's become a pilot for Helitack for eighteen months and hasn't told Becky or his parents how close he is to Oak Creek。Becky， who is a veterinarian in Oak Creek， periodically goes to the Swenson ranch to care for the animals， particularly a horse named Princess。 When an unusual situation occurs， Derek ends up being the pilot to take her there。 To sum it up， both engines fail， they have to crash land， and they barely escape with their lives。 This is only the beginning of several near tragic events， including Becky's house being set on fire。While Derek has changed， so has Becky， and she's determined to fight for their relationship， since Derek is convinced he's a danger to her， but she's convinced she can handle him。 It's fascinating how she sets out to prove it to him。Read the book to learn all the details of their tempestuous trials and adventures; you won't regret it！I received an advance copy of this book; all opinions expressed are strictly my own。 。。。more
Cathy Geha
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Hero’s Flight by Janie CrouchLinear Tactical-Oak Creek #2Childhood friends， sweethearts， then something happened that created a separation difficult to bridge。 This is a second chance romance with wonderful characters that definitely deserved their happily ever after！ What I liked: * Derek Bollinger: ex-Air Force Combat Controller， pilot of helicopters and planes， working with Helitak， brother， son， survivor， has PTSD， protective， lethal， loves his wife， conflicted and in pain* Becky Mackay: vet Hero’s Flight by Janie CrouchLinear Tactical-Oak Creek #2Childhood friends， sweethearts， then something happened that created a separation difficult to bridge。 This is a second chance romance with wonderful characters that definitely deserved their happily ever after！ What I liked: * Derek Bollinger: ex-Air Force Combat Controller， pilot of helicopters and planes， working with Helitak， brother， son， survivor， has PTSD， protective， lethal， loves his wife， conflicted and in pain* Becky Mackay: veterinarian， intelligent， intuitive， caring， wise， strong， dedicated to her marriage， wants to help Derek with his PTSD， has a bad guy to handle before the end of the book* The plot， pacing， setting， and writing* That it stands alone without reading previous books – though it was fun to see some of the old characters again* Seeing characters from the next generation that will be having their stories told in this series* The glimpse into flying， rescues， survival， and the need for women to be able to protect themselves* That at least one of the bad guys was caught * Knowing that Colton and Ella will be up next to have their story toldWhat I didn’t like: * Who and what I was meant not to like* Knowing how many people must suffer from PTSD as well as the impact it can have* Not knowing what the outcome for Princess is Did I like this book？ YesWould I read more in this series？ YesThank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review4-5 Stars 。。。more
Sharon Grow
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His five weeks being tortured in a foreign prison is not the only obstacle to overcome for Derek Bollinger。 There is the devastation of his Las Vegas marriage， by his own actions， to his best friend and the love of his life， Becky Mackay。 He has been unable to face her， but he needs to talk to her， to explain。 Becky has never blamed him for his actions， the night they were married， but how can she convince him of that when he is not there？ She has her work as the town veterinarian and also assis His five weeks being tortured in a foreign prison is not the only obstacle to overcome for Derek Bollinger。 There is the devastation of his Las Vegas marriage， by his own actions， to his best friend and the love of his life， Becky Mackay。 He has been unable to face her， but he needs to talk to her， to explain。 Becky has never blamed him for his actions， the night they were married， but how can she convince him of that when he is not there？ She has her work as the town veterinarian and also assists at a local ranch。 How will she react when she learns that Derek has been in the area for over a year and had not contacted her？ A crash landing， during a storm， as she and Derek are on their way to the ranch will have them fighting for their lives。 Waiting to be rescued， will their time together give them a chance to heal their relationship？ Updates with some of the original Linear Tactical characters made me want to go back and read the entire series all over again！ I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review。 （paytonpuppy） 。。。more
Patti
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Derek and Becky have a love worth fighting for。。。and they do， but not without bumps in their road。 I love Becky's determination and transformation into someone that understands and supports Derek with his PTSD。 How she helps him conquer his doubts about being together is the definition of true love。The scenes in the hunting cabin and in Derek's "paint house" are some of my favorites because they reveal deep and sometimes dark emotions that Derek and Becky feel for and about each other。 This is w Derek and Becky have a love worth fighting for。。。and they do， but not without bumps in their road。 I love Becky's determination and transformation into someone that understands and supports Derek with his PTSD。 How she helps him conquer his doubts about being together is the definition of true love。The scenes in the hunting cabin and in Derek's "paint house" are some of my favorites because they reveal deep and sometimes dark emotions that Derek and Becky feel for and about each other。 This is where their honesty and love shine brilliantly and it shows them the way to their happily ever after。 The drama beyond Derek and Becky's relationship is intriguing and engages several other Oak Creek characters that we love。 This is a beautiful love story that is inspirational and heartwarming all the way to the end of the book。 。。。more
Tracy Quoka
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I received this book as an ARC for an honest and voluntary review。 I have read the whole Linear Tactical series for which this is a spin off of。 This series is the children of the original series。In the first book of the series， Warrior Unbound， we meet Becky McKay as she is Eva boss/friend。 We also find out there's a complicated relationship between Becky and Derek Bollinger。 Now one doesn't need to read the first book to read the second。 All are stand alone novels， but there are bread crumbs i I received this book as an ARC for an honest and voluntary review。 I have read the whole Linear Tactical series for which this is a spin off of。 This series is the children of the original series。In the first book of the series， Warrior Unbound， we meet Becky McKay as she is Eva boss/friend。 We also find out there's a complicated relationship between Becky and Derek Bollinger。 Now one doesn't need to read the first book to read the second。 All are stand alone novels， but there are bread crumbs in the books to future books。Derek and Becky have been a couple for-ever， officially since they were 16。 Then something happened 18 months ago。 I'm not sharing spoilers， but it sent them on a path that Becky never expected or wanted。 But Derek has his demons from being captured while in the military。 He pushes Becky away。 She thinks he's assigned somewhere out of the country， imagine here surprise when he walks into the Eagle's Nest one night with his Helitack team， a fire/rescue group that isn't all that far from Oak Creek。What ensues is Becky's attempt to get them back on track and someone trying to kill Becky。 But we don't know why。 Becky and Derek are on a plane that crashes， and it's Derek's pilot skills that keeps them alive。 Finally Becky has Derek alone for a period of time， will their relationship survive or will it go up in smoke？ 。。。more
Gail
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Many of us watched Becky and Derek grow up through the original Linear Tactical series。 These two characters grew up and in love together。 It is heartbreaking to see them struggle to stay together when Derek comes home broken from his tour of duty。 Becky must show Derek that she is not a fragile little girl and that she is willing to fight for the right to keep and love him as they planned for most of their lives。 When danger comes calling will Derek recognize Becky's strength and realize that t Many of us watched Becky and Derek grow up through the original Linear Tactical series。 These two characters grew up and in love together。 It is heartbreaking to see them struggle to stay together when Derek comes home broken from his tour of duty。 Becky must show Derek that she is not a fragile little girl and that she is willing to fight for the right to keep and love him as they planned for most of their lives。 When danger comes calling will Derek recognize Becky's strength and realize that they are stronger together？ As they fight the danger， they also fight for their HEA。 I received and ARC of this book and am leaving my honest opinion。 Can't wait for more of this series。 。。。more
Laura R
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This is such an emotional read。 Derek has PTSD from his time in captivity and while he's received help， he still has demons that he's coping with。 As a result， he's been avoiding Becky and his family for 18 months。 Then when he runs into Becky， he soon learns that she is not willing to give up on them as a couple。 But even as she fights to save their relationship， there is another threat to her life that she doesn't see coming。 This story had me turning the pages to see how Becky and Derek would This is such an emotional read。 Derek has PTSD from his time in captivity and while he's received help， he still has demons that he's coping with。 As a result， he's been avoiding Becky and his family for 18 months。 Then when he runs into Becky， he soon learns that she is not willing to give up on them as a couple。 But even as she fights to save their relationship， there is another threat to her life that she doesn't see coming。 This story had me turning the pages to see how Becky and Derek would work through his PTSD as well as who was behind the threat to her。 。。。more
Tanja OMGReads
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Children of one of my favorite series are becoming second favorite series to date。 Book 2 and I'm hooked。 Derek and Becky have a complicated relationship。 They've loved each other since they were kids but Derek's fears of hurting her are keeping them apart。 They've been through a lot but Becky is not going to let him walk away easily。 She is determined to make him see that despite all， they are meant to be。My heart hurt for both of them。 She has come a long way and is doing all to help him conqu Children of one of my favorite series are becoming second favorite series to date。 Book 2 and I'm hooked。 Derek and Becky have a complicated relationship。 They've loved each other since they were kids but Derek's fears of hurting her are keeping them apart。 They've been through a lot but Becky is not going to let him walk away easily。 She is determined to make him see that despite all， they are meant to be。My heart hurt for both of them。 She has come a long way and is doing all to help him conquer his fears and let her love him like he deserves。 Beautifully written sorry with a HEA that will leave you with tears in your eyes。 。。。more
Country Girl
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Derek Bollinger and Becky’s story is filled with love， heartbreak and a longing so deep it touches your very soul。 Once best friends， lovers and now strangers。 They can’t seem to find their way back together。 Derek’s PTSD is taking over his life and preventing them from moving forward， until a freak accident causes them to learn that honesty and communication are the keys to happiness。 But just when they think they have it all worked out Becky becomes the target of a mad man。 Can Derek save her Derek Bollinger and Becky’s story is filled with love， heartbreak and a longing so deep it touches your very soul。 Once best friends， lovers and now strangers。 They can’t seem to find their way back together。 Derek’s PTSD is taking over his life and preventing them from moving forward， until a freak accident causes them to learn that honesty and communication are the keys to happiness。 But just when they think they have it all worked out Becky becomes the target of a mad man。 Can Derek save her in time？ *I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion* 。。。more
Sammye
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Hero’s Flight is the 2nd book in the Linear Tactical: Oak Creek series。 The plot was very well executed。 I enjoyed Becky’s and Derek’s story。 His PTSD issues were heartbreaking。 I admired her for her perseverance in making the relationship work。 This is a beautiful love story。 *this was a complimentary copy and this is my honest review*
Ashley
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Perfect MatchDerek and Becky are the perfect match but they have to work through old hurts to find their happy。Derek has some majors demons and he won't let himself be happy。 Becky is determined to find her happy。These two have to work together in an emergency and it makes them finally work together and see how good they can be。I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy Perfect MatchDerek and Becky are the perfect match but they have to work through old hurts to find their happy。Derek has some majors demons and he won't let himself be happy。 Becky is determined to find her happy。These two have to work together in an emergency and it makes them finally work together and see how good they can be。I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy 。。。more
Kathy Wideman
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This is the second book in this series。 This series is the second generation on Linear Tactical Series。 This book focuses and Derek Bollinger and Becky Mackay。 The two have been in love with each other for as long as they have known what love is。 Something happened 18 months ago。 This has caused Derek to stay away from Becky since then。 In an effort to protect her he has hurt her anyway。 He is hurting more by staying away than by what happened that night all those months ago。 Now she knows he is This is the second book in this series。 This series is the second generation on Linear Tactical Series。 This book focuses and Derek Bollinger and Becky Mackay。 The two have been in love with each other for as long as they have known what love is。 Something happened 18 months ago。 This has caused Derek to stay away from Becky since then。 In an effort to protect her he has hurt her anyway。 He is hurting more by staying away than by what happened that night all those months ago。 Now she knows he is back。 She doesn’t seem to want him to go away either。 Derek is torn between his complete need for Becky and what he thinks is right。 However， when she begins to show him that she wants the opposite。 That she wants and needs him to be near him， he begins to question if staying away is best。 Then things begin to go awry。 It is becoming clear someone is either after Becky or Derek。 Will they be able to figure out who is after one of them before its too late？ With this force Derek to see they are better off together than apart？ That not every relationship is the same。 Will Becky be able to show him that as long as they are together that is all that matters？ I love this series so much。 I loved the original series and love this one just as much。 I can’t wait to see who the other kids wind up with。 Some more than others， Lincoln。 This book gave me all the feels。 I can’t recommend it enough。 Fantastic job Janie。 。。。more
djc-
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Derek is a pilot on a helitack team and Becky is a veterinarian。 They have known each other since grade school。 They were once very close but Derek is trying to handle his PTSD on his own and does not want Becky to know he lives so close to her。 Becky sees him again after 18 months and she is determined to stand by him and fight for the feelings they have for each other even with him continuing to push her away。 The anguish these two go through is heartbreaking and your hopeful that they can wor Derek is a pilot on a helitack team and Becky is a veterinarian。 They have known each other since grade school。 They were once very close but Derek is trying to handle his PTSD on his own and does not want Becky to know he lives so close to her。 Becky sees him again after 18 months and she is determined to stand by him and fight for the feelings they have for each other even with him continuing to push her away。 The anguish these two go through is heartbreaking and your hopeful that they can work things out。 They both find themselves in danger and you know that someone has to be behind their problems。 The suspense and twists keep you wondering what is going on and what the outcome will be。 This was a second chance romance with the second generation Linear Tactical。 Janie's stories will always keep you intrigued from beginning to end and I look forward to what is next。 I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed; all opinions expressed are my own。 。。。more
Jane A
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Thank you Janie Crouch for giving us the next generation of Linear Tactical stories in the new Oak Creek - every bit as good as their parents' stories！ This books overlaps with the first in the series and we now found out why Becky Mackay reacts as she does when she finds out her childhood sweetheart Derek Bollinger has been working with the local Helitack team less than an hour out of town without ever letting her known。 I have been trying to work out Becky and Derek's story since I read the fi Thank you Janie Crouch for giving us the next generation of Linear Tactical stories in the new Oak Creek - every bit as good as their parents' stories！ This books overlaps with the first in the series and we now found out why Becky Mackay reacts as she does when she finds out her childhood sweetheart Derek Bollinger has been working with the local Helitack team less than an hour out of town without ever letting her known。 I have been trying to work out Becky and Derek's story since I read the first book but didn't even come close - the real version is much better than anything I came up with。Derek broke Becky's heart when he chose to ghost her and stay away， he truly believes his PTSD and the demons he fights from his days in captivity make him a danger to her and he refuses to risk exposing her the monster he is inside。 Becky wants a future with Derek， she knows she is strong enough to help him fight his demons but can she persuade him to let her in。 It's a epic love story。Beautifully written， the characters are deep， imperfect and wonderful， so much emotion and the horror of PTSD laid bare。 There is suspense throughout snagging and keeping the attention all the way to the end。 I strongly recommend you read this book， it can be a standalone but why would you not read Hero Unbound （book 1） first。 Absolutely 5*s。 。。。more
Debbie Benson
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I'm voluntarily leaving a review after receiving a free copy。 PSTD can be brutal but I'm glad Derek was able to find ways of dealing with it with Becky's help。 Their love was strong enough to deal with everything。 However they weren't expecting someone trying to kill Becky。 The culprit was unexpected and I really liked how he got taken down。 I'm voluntarily leaving a review after receiving a free copy。 PSTD can be brutal but I'm glad Derek was able to find ways of dealing with it with Becky's help。 Their love was strong enough to deal with everything。 However they weren't expecting someone trying to kill Becky。 The culprit was unexpected and I really liked how he got taken down。 。。。more
Debb8e
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The early parts of an exciting series， second generation of Oak Creek。 This book had me on edge， with a plot in the middle that was truly unexpected。 The ability of the heroine to rise up and fight for a relationship is inspiring。 It was hard to put down， and highly recommended。
Kathy
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This is the next generation of Linear Tactical。 I love the beloved characters from previous books in the Linear Tactical series。 Becky and Derek -- connections and complications。 The friendship that had so much history and many questions。 Bravo！！I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review。
Victoria
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