Pretty much the same as the previous one in this series. Flimsy plot, one-dimensional characters, unbelievable romance, and rather mediocre writing.

Genre: Romance - Suspense, Military, SEAL
Stand-Alone: Mostly Vann and Mercy's story is a stand-alone but there is a mystery that unfolds through all three books in the series.
Part of a Series: Yes Book 2 of the Brothers in Arms series.
POV: Mercy and Vann
Steam Level: Warm
4.5/5

SEAL Protector is the second in the series with a mystery throughout all three books. I haven't read book one but was able to quickly get caught up on the mystery so far. And to find out how it ends I'll definitely need to read book three. And with Leslie North's writing ability that wouldn't be a hassle. Once I started SEAL Protector I was quickly drawn into the story, finishing it within a few hours of starting it. Vann was sweet, smart and sexy. Also stubborn. Mercy was hilarious, with her fear of heights and her tendency for dramatics. I like how they turned her height into different advantages. I appreciate that (especially considering my own stature). The message of believing in yourself was pervasive and definitely something we need to hear more of, especially in our culture of tearing each other down. If you're looking for a fun, romantic suspense with a sexy SEAL and a feisty female then pick up SEAL Protector. It's a quick, fun read that will keep you guessing and rooting for Mercy.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary (and late) review.

I really enjoyed this second book in this series. This might be my favorite Trilogy so far from Leslie North. I enjoyed reading about Vann's heritage and his tracking skills. I like how the story continues through all 3 books. Can't wait to finish it up!

I didn't care for book one and so I didn't read but a few pages of this one to see if it was any better unfortunately it didn't hold my attention either. When I set a series I generally request them all do I can read one after the other, this series be North was the exception to the rule of her righting. I look forward to the next book she writes. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will not be reading this. This series sounded so good so I requested this one before reading the first one. Finally just read the first one and hated every minute of it. The characters were awful, the story was awful. I just absolutely hated every minute of it and have zero interest in reading any more.

If you enjoy military romances you will love this book. I look forward to reading more from this author. I would recommend it to everyone, you might find a new favorite genre.

I loved Vann and Mercy, although her constantly doubting she can do anything got a little annoying after a while, but overall, I loved the story and can't wait for the next one.

Great book! Can't wait to read more by this author!

I loved this series. All three books were worth reading. Mercy and Vann have a good story. This series is about three retired Navy SEALS and the spirited women they love. Each man has a history that guides him to do the things he does.
The women are strong spirited, intelligent professionals with careers and goals of their own.
Mercy and Vann were stronger together and filled each other's gaps.

Mercy has a chip on her shoulder. After being sidelined by her family and made to feel less than strong by her domineering brothers and overprotective parents, she drives herself to perform perfectly at work. With a possible international position in the family firm on the line, she enrols with Brothers in Arms for a safety course. Sadly whilst Mercy may be intelligent, kiss ass businesswoman, a survivalist, badass she is not.

Enter Vann, hotter than hot former seal and now Mercy's only hope of passing her course. But with the flame of attraction burning hot between them, it's affecting both of their concentration skills!

With the continuing story arc of a conspiracy against SEALS and the Brothers In Arms, it does help to have read book 1 but it is easy to fill in the gaps if you haven't. Wonderful story with strong characters. it would have been very easy to make Mercy just another rich girl but she has a suitably flawed and vulnerable side to go with her kickass business attitude.

Cute story, but not long enough. Should. Have been a trade paperback. The characters were well thought out. Action scenes were fast as well as the adult antics. Just wished the story was longer.

Vann is an ex Navy SEAL who co-owns and operates a camp to teach defensive skills. Mercy is a petite heiress who wants to prove to her family she can work along side her brothers in the family business. Add that to sabatoge of the caam and the men who run and own it and you have a volitale, spicy romance with all the suspense needed to keep you on the edge of your chair. Great story.

SEAL Protector (Brothers in Arms #2)
Romance : Military

Ex-Navy SEAL Vann Highrider has given everything to Brothers-in-Arms, the boot camp he owns with his teammates. He’s facing his toughest mission yet—someone is framing the SEALs for murder. It’s up to Vann to clear their name to keep their business afloat…and his Brothers out of jail. The last thing he needs is more bad press from a stupid accident. So when he finds a petite brunette failing miserably at his survival course, the Cherokee tracker wants to send her packing. Yet there’s something about her he can’t say no to…. But if she wants a second chance, she’ll have to follow his every move.


Restaurant heiress Mercy Conde may be business savvy, but she’s always lacked physical prowess. If she wants to take her family’s empire overseas, though, she has to prove she can take care of herself. Brothers-in-Arms’ survival training seems like the perfect fit, but it doesn’t take long for this deep thinker to realize she’s in over her head. When tall, dark, handsome Vann offers to take her under his wing, she agrees to play things his way…especially when his way has her under more than just his wing.


Vann is used to being a lone wolf, but he’s eager to boost Mercy’s confidence both on the boot camp course and in the bedroom. But when their training becomes a real life or death situation, they’ll have to put their skills to the test if they want to survive.

My thoughts :
3.5
This is the second time I've ever read a book by Leslie North and while I did like it I just can't say that I loved it.
Why:
1 : I just couldn't stand Mercy ( I just couldn't understand her at all, like how her self-confidence could be strong when it came to business but the rest of the time it was so low)
2: in some of the beginning chapters , there was this one line that kept recurring ( like 2 ot three times, that took way from the story)( yes I got it that someone​ is after Vann and his friends ,but it didn't have to be repeated about Vann finding unknown foot steps and tracks that wasn't theirs)

What I did like:
1 : Van and his friends ,how they was more than just friends,like they was family
2: how Vann took pride in his native American heritage .
4: how they never give up .
5: it took a while and I mean along while for Mercy to make me like her ( she still not my favorite character)
While I didn't like the story as a hole , I'm going to keep the ARC copy and re read later down the road, with that said I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me the chance to read it in change for my honest opinion which this is.

This one is about Vann, who has native American ancestry, and Mercy, who hails from New Orleans. She is going through the Brothers in Arms survival class but failing miserably. She has just quite when she sees a murder and the perpetrator is after her. I'm just loving this series another great read by a super author.i really liked both Vann and Mercy they were great together a super little hot read would recommend to all. Left Review on Amazon.uk

Now here is a main character who is stubborn enough, that I wanted to slap him at times, and did I mention that he is not always the most charming? (This is my way of calling him a name, I rather not spell out on this blog). Yet, I could connect with him, and his love interest, as much as I could with the first couple. After all, the suspense was fast-paced, and the chemistry felt real, as did her fears and apprehensions.
I loved Mercy’s ambitions, and dedication to her goals, despite that she was in way over her head throughout the book. Those two characters are absolutely from two different worlds, so it seemed, but hey, we all know that opposites can attract. And “attracting” they do.
Again, this book could have been read as a stand-alone novel, but why would you want to?

A complete review of the series "Brothers In Arms" is scheduled to be posted on my book blog on May 1st, 2017. http://withinthepagesofabook.com

This was an exciting romantic suspense novel with many twists and turns. Mercy Conde is the only daughter of a wealthy family. She wants to oversee the family's overseas interests but they don't think she can defend herself. She enrolls in the Brothers-in Arm's survival training class and keeps failing. Vann Highrider becomes interested in her and decides to give her a second chance. Along the way, the encounter someone who wants to see the SEALs dead and will do anything to make it happen.

I liked the characters in this book and thought it was a strong follow-up to the first Brother's-in-Arms book. I liked Vann and Mercy more than the characters in the first.

I receive this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No monetary compensation was received.

A wonderful combination of steamy romance and a hint of mystery and danger. A fun and unique story of coming into yourself. I will definitely be recommending this series to friends!

Mercy Conde is needing to learn how to defend herself and get by in bad situations so her parents will put her in charge of the family international business. Brothers in Arms need the clients with the bad publicity the company is getting. Someone is out to sabotage the company. Vann Highrider is put in charge of getting Mercy through the course but that does not seem to be an easy job. Then there is the chemistry between them. Mercy wants to give up but as she is going to the airport she sees something that shows her she has learned more than she thought.

Is it warm in here?? I LOVED this book. It had a sexy hero, a great page turning storyline and character descriptions that I thought were fantastic. I could picture them in my head and can easily admit that should this ever be a movie of any sort Alex O'Loughlin should definitely be considered for the lead.....