Wash Out marks the seventh book in the Anchor Point series. I’ve really enjoyed this collection of novels and recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written, accurate military romance. Though there are some intersecting characters, this series is comprised of standalones and I’ve been able to jump around with the reading order without issue. Wash Out ended up being an interesting book because, while it wasn’t my favorite couple or romance of the series, the story and character development was one of my favorites.


I’m always up for a good character redemption and I had faith that Miss Witt would deliver just that with Logan’s character in Wash Out. She did. Readers of the series will remember Logan as Clint’s obnoxious drunk date at the start of Afraid to Fly. I really enjoyed learning Logan’s full story and seeing the sober side to him. Once again Witt’s raw honesty regarding the struggle with sobriety many veterans with PTSD face struck me. There was so much emotion tied up into Logan’s daily choices, outlook, and the nightmares he faced every time he closed his eyes, and those unerringly came through to paint a vivid character portrayal. I also enjoyed the pairing of Logan, a combat veteran, with Casey, an active duty sailor who desperately wanted to be a Seal. I liked seeing their different viewpoints about deployments and combat, and enjoyed watching each of them develop as they sought to fully understand and appreciate each other’s point-of-view. Obviously I loved this side of Wash Out, the character development and struggle with PTSD, including both the one who suffered with it as well as a loved one who doesn’t quite understand it.


What I was missing in Wash Out was that compelling chemistry and emotion between Logan and Casey. I liked them, but I never felt that overwhelming draw or emotion between them. That isn’t to say that they didn’t fit, they did, but I didn’t experience the “why” and I wanted to. Between the lack of a palpable connection and the more superficial relationship development, the romance in Wash Out simply didn’t live up to others in the Anchor Point series. Do I think Wash Out is worth the read? Certainly. I especially think fans of military romances that deal with PTSD will appreciate the individual character development in this book. It’s just that, for me, Logan’s story ended up stealing the spotlight from his and Casey’s romance.

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This was an entertaining read. I liked the writing style and I enjoyed both the characters and the plot

3.5 Stars

Wash Out is the seventh book in Anchor Point Series. It can be read as a standalone, this was my first book for me in this series and I had no problem following the story. I liked the story, and how it went into detail on how PTSD affects people differently. I thought Mitch and Casey made a sweet couple. This is my first story from this author and I will be going and reading some of her other stories.

I received this book from Netgalley

Another good add to this series! I really enjoyed this one because it was a little bit different, really focused on PTSD and how that can impact relationships, and it didn't pull any punches. I always appreciate the way Witt can craft a story that makes me feel deep for the characters, and this is just another example of that.

I also like that this was HFN... it made their relationship feel more realistic. And maybe they'll get to a HEA, but I felt like it ended just where it should.

Having lost far too much to his memories and resulting addiction, Logan Carter is finally turning his life around, finding help in the most unlikely of places. After watching too many of his fellow Marines die on the battlefield, he’d used alcohol to quiet the past, nearly destroying any chance at a decent future. Now, six months sober, he’s getting a fresh start as a civilian contractor at NAS Adams, rebuilding a friendship with his ex, and going to regular therapy sessions. The only thing that would be better—or worse—would be falling for the handsome Gunner’s Mate in the next cubicle.

GM2 Casey Olsen has had one goal his entire life: to be a Navy SEAL. He’d never questioned his ability to fight on the front lines, until a horribly broken leg yanks that destiny out from under him, leaving him angry and unsure about his own future. Unable to chase his dreams, but too fit to be medically discharged, he’s in limbo and frustrated. At least his current officemates are fun—especially the sexy new guy who draws him like a magnet. After all, what could possibly be wrong with having a little fun while the Navy figures out what to do with him?

Like the other stories in the Anchor Point series, Wash Out is a standalone that manages to successfully tie in characters from previous stories, which I greatly appreciated. As is also the case in earlier narratives, Logan and Casey are trying to find their place in the world with regards to the Navy, and are carrying around some serious burdens to boot. Though I feel bad about the reaction, I don’t think that Wash Out was as balanced as some of the pervious titles, and couldn’t help siding with one character more than the other on occasion.

The requisite instant chemistry between MCs is very much present as well, and Casey and Logan don’t wait long to explore it. Casey’s injury forces them to go a little slower than they might have otherwise, however, which works to the story’s advantage. Instead, they engage in other avenues of physical intimacy, and I found the combination of tethered impatience and joyful curiosity refreshing.

One of my favorite things about Wash Out is that its ending is a HFN, rather than a HEA. The narrative makes it clear that everything can change in an instant, whether on the front lines or during a training run on the beach, and Casey and Logan’s present situation isn’t a permanent solution. This inevitability actually made these characters feel more real to me than any other aspect of the story. Still, there is a kind of time limit placed on the uncertainty they have to contend with which lends the idea of a “forever” between the two a great deal of potential.

With one more story to go, the Anchor Point stories are among the stronger long-term series I’ve read from this publisher. Not just another romance set against a military backdrop, Wash Out is a good reminder that the sacrifices demanded of these heroes on our behalf aren’t always obvious, and are never easy to bear. I liked both Casey and Logan, although it was Logan who made me feel overly concerned and protective. Lastly, I was happy for the return of some other familiar faces again, and hope to see even more of them next time.

L A Witt clearly has great insight into military characters. Both Casey and Logan seem like real guys with real problem and I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing how they were going to work things out.

This is my first book from this series and it easily read as a standalone although I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. This is Casey and Logan's book Casey had always wanted to be a seal but an injury ended that dream for him. Logan was a marine he served several tours and they have left him with PTSD which lead to a drinking problem and constant nightmares now sober he starts a new job which is where he meets Casey. The attraction between these two was great but with both of them struggling will they make it.This was a super read and I really liked it

Let's get to the good stuff first: I loved Logan and I liked Casey. Heck, I even liked them as a couple! They also had a small but great supporting cast in the likes of Clint, Diego Ramirez (from Once Burned), and Sarah, their co-worker. The story itself had potential went look at it piece by piece, what with Logan being a former Marine who's been sober for more than six months and suffers from PTSD and Casey having lost his shot at becoming the one thing he always wanted to be--a Navy SEAL. Where this book faltered for me was with everything that these two had to deal with yet not fully being able to delve as deeply as I would have wanted because there was so much going on. This may sound petty but I wasn't a fan of Casey's hypersensitivity regarding his SEAL non-experience and lack of sensitivity when it came to Logan expressing his thoughts. I get it; he missed his chance, but that doesn't give you an excuse to treat the guy you're intimate with like crap, especially after a PTSD episode. Ugh. So, that basically explains why I loved Logan and "only" liked Casey. This also had more of a happy-for-now ending to it, and now I'm unhappily going to have to give Wash Out 3.5 stars, which kills me. ♥

I liked this book and enjoyed reading about Casey and Logan,escapism and worth a read,ai would read more in the series and by the author

I enjoyed the dynamic of this story between the enlisted and formerly enlisted man.

Casey is sitting at a desk job after washing out of Seal training due to an injury. He's not happy about that, but it is what it is. He's not really sure where his life is supposed to go now, because while he wanted to enlist in the Navy, he only always wanted to be a Seal.

Logan is not unfamiliar to us in this series, and I enjoyed his story. He is a former marine who has made some pretty bad mistakes in his life, but, he finally has his life on the right track as a civilian employee of the military. He has the friendship of a former lover, and the nice eye candy in the form of Casey.

The two become friends then lover's but are they able to let go of the past and see a future where they can be together?

I adore this series and I love that we still continue to get glimpses of the other men from previous stories.

I really enjoy L.A. Witt books and this was pretty good but not one of her best. I felt that Casey and Logan did not have as much chemistry as some of the other characters in Witt's previous books. I did enjoy coming across characters like Diego from previous books.

I loved these guys, I really did, but I also got aggravated with them more than once. I also sympathized with both of them. However, if I had to take sides with either Logan or Casey, I'd have to go with Logan.

Before anyone points this out, I know that I usually don't choose sides. Especially when both characters are living with their own brand of pain. I could just relate to Logan's honesty. He had been where Casey so desperately wanted to go and even though he knew that Casey didn't want to hear it, he couldn't hold back the relief that Casey wouldn't have to endure what he did. Casey couldn't see past his pain and loss and lashed out at Logan every time he voiced that relief. They both had issues that they had to work on individually and even though age was never mentioned (at least not that I noticed) Casey had a lot of growing up to do along with the healing.

Having said all that, it doesn't mean I didn't like Casey, because I did. I also think that they were good for each other. In a strange way, Logan's past helped Casey see things in a way that he never had - and never really wanted to see before. Logan had screwed up, a lot, but he was making up for it and he was also a lot stronger than he gave himself credit for. There were a couple of close calls, but even at some of his lowest points, he pulled himself back up.

Wash Out was most definitely Casey and Logan's story, but it was great seeing past characters. Readers who have followed the series had met both Casey and Logan in previous books briefly. It was nice finding out what happened to Casey after his accident and giving Logan a chance to make up for everything he put Clint through in Afraid to Fly, the second book in L.A. Witt's Anchor Point series. I was also really happy to spend some more time with Diego from Once Burned. And yeah, you can probably read each one of the books in the Anchor Point series as a stand alone, but I like all these little glimpses into past characters.

ok so to start with got the surprise of my life, and now realise I didn't read enough, when I realised it as a male romance and not a male-female however by that point I was sucked into the story. so whilst I managed to skip a lot of steamy bits, I have to say the story was such a riveting, emotional read. one man a marine, the other a seal and it was so refreshing to see how the author not only targets and portrays each mans emotions but then how she targets and portrays them as a couple striving to gain a balance, a compromise where they each respect each other. that and the humour and friendship, the kind of empathy that the secondary characters had for each other.
whilst enough steamy bits to satisfy an avid romance reader (just advise you to read enough that you understand what sort of romance/ book your reading), it also had enough of an outside story to keep you hooked.

4.25 Stars. Once again LA Witt writes a story that grabs me in the feels. This pairing of Casey and Logan was so good. The handling of PTSD was realistic and so well done. So loved the guys banter, and that of their office mates. Plus their chemistry was off the charts! Definite winner.

This series is really just so enjoyable. Each one centers around the Anchor Point Naval Base. In this segment, we have two men who, due to different issues, now work for a government contractor. Heading that department is Deigo, whom we met in the previous book. We actually met Logan previously when he dated Clint who also had his own book. Things didn’t end well for them back then, but they are friends now and Clint has been looking out for Logan – helping him get his life back on track, continue to stay sober and hook him up with the contractor job.

Logan suffers from PTSD from his time deployed and his way of coping had been alcohol. After that just about did him in, he finally started turning things around. He is immediately attracted to his new coworker, Casey, a man with a few demons of his own.

Casey is recovering from an injury that forced him out of BUDs training and ultimately becoming a SEAL – something that became the sole purpose of his life. So, when he lost that, he lost a big part of himself. Not only is he dealing with the injury/recovery, but the loss of SEALS trident.

The guys quickly decide to move forward with their relationship despite working so closely together. They really seem to get each other, but one thing leads to another as far as their issues are concerned. Casey can’t wait to get back to active duty status, but Logan is afraid of his being deployed which is triggering more and more PTSD episodes. They take things out on each other which causes problems, but it doesn’t take too long for them to actually talk about and work through things.

I loved seeing the other guys again and love seeing different aspects or challenges in each of these stories. There were a few times where I just wanted things to move forward and other times things felt a bit repetitive. But, overall, this was a sweet story about two guys who were a really good match, and I enjoyed watching them overcome and their relationship blossom. As with the previous books, I’ll be ready when the next one comes out.

Wow, Wash Out is already the seventh book in the Anchor Point series. If you don’t know, these books are all companion novels with m/m couples. Previous couples are often in the new books, which is one reason to read them in order, but you definitely don’t have to if one sticks out more than others. Anyway, back to Wash Out! I really loved this one and I certainly rooted for Casey and Logan to work out together. They both have their demons, though in different ways – Casey trained to be a Navy SEAL but an injury means he’ll never have that dream and Logan whose time in the Marines he doesn’t regret is also dealing with PTSD and finally getting sober (which is how he dealt with said PTSD). So yes, both of the guys are having a hard time adjusting to a new career and the idea of what their future will now hold. They weren’t always considerate of each other’s feelings, and I certainly got made at Casey during a particular moment in the book, but it’s clearly shown that he acted badly and I appreciate that. I wish I got a bit more of their everyday relationship dynamics though, as it would have been nice to see how they worked together as a couple without all the drama and past hurts. Regardless, I did like this one, and I’m more than ready for book 8!

4.5 Stars!

Wash Out is book 7 in the Anchor Point series and while it features some of the characters from other installments in it, I think it could be read as a standalone. However, I do suggest reading the other books in the series which are amazing.

Casey washed out from his BUD/S class after an accident that left him with a broken leg and the possibility of more surgeries in his future. He's finding it difficult to cope with the fact that while he might heal well enough not to have to be discharged, he'll never fulfill his dream of being a SEAL. Working as a training instructor giving classes at the Training center while he heals was definitely not in his plans.

Logan is two-months sober, after nearly self-destroying himself. He never really enjoyed drinking, but it was the only thing that kept him numb enough to keep the nightmares and his PTSD at bay. Now, with the help of his ex, Clint, who gets him a job at the Training Center in Anchor Point, he's armed with the determination to turn his life around.

What neither of them expected was to be so attracted to one another and while they eventually give in to their desire and start a relationship, Logan's PTSD and Casey's impending deployment might put a dent to any future together.

I was absolutely heartbroken by Logan and all he lived and continued living through with those nightmares. I simply can't imagine going through those tours or reliving it on a daily basis, even if Ms. Witt does a fantastic job at describing it. I found him to be so strong for trying to live and deal with his episodes without the aid of alcohol and instead, finding a more healthy outlet through his drawings.

While I could sympathize with Casey, and understand that it was difficult for him to just have everyone tell him that he was lucky for not going to combat as a SEAL when it was all he ever wanted to do, I wanted to shake him sometimes when he came across like a kid throwing a tantrum and was very disillusioned with him after one scene, and then that it was Logan who came forward to reach out to him and not the other way around. Other than that, I just loved the progression of their relationship. They had amazing chemistry and were really hot together, but that bit I mentioned just soured the experience for me.

All in all, this was another fantastic addition to the series. Wash Out was very enjoyable, angsty, but not overly so, and I adored Logan and was happy that he got his HEA with Casey. I loved catching up with Diego and seeing him doing so well in his new post, too, so that was a nice bonus. I'll be looking out for more stories in this series in the future.

Highly recommendable!

*** Copy provided to the reviewer via NetGalley for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***

I always enjoy the Anchor Point series! In this title we get a little redemption for a character in a previous book, Logan. After realizing that alcohol was ruining his life and a second chance from his ex Clint, he navigates sobriety and romance among the pressure of PTSD. Witt handles sensitive issues such as alcoholism and PTSD well. She has clearly done her research and makes Logan a very compassionate character. I did find Casey a little immature in his reactions but she ignites their chemistry in a way that we root for them. This book as are all her books, was fast paced, well edited and thoughtful. Definitely worth the read!

I’m not necessarily a big fan of romances featuring men in what are typically considered alpha male jobs, like cops, firemen, athletes, and soldiers. If I read a book with a hero in one of those professions, I generally need a hook to get me into the story.

This romance definitely has a great hook. Logan is an ex-Marine who suffers from PTSD and is trying to get his life back on track after diving into a bottle for the past few years. Casey has always wanted to be a Navy Seal, but a leg injury has put an end to that ambition, leaving him unsure of who he is now that his dream career is out of reach. The two wind up working in the same office and can’t resist the attraction between them. But is a real relationship possible between a man whose combat experiences have become literal nightmares and one whose only dream has been to throw himself into the thick of battle?

That’s pretty much the entire story right there, with the addition of a fair amount of sex. The two men have to work through their own personal issues while figuring out how to be together when they are on opposite ends of their military careers. Logan is happy to have served, but he knows how horrific battle can be, while Casey chafes over the fact that he won’t ever be able to serve as a Seal and prove himself in combat.

I was interested enough in how their personal and relationship problems played out that I got engaged with this rather low-key story, but readers who like a busy plot may be less satisfied. Anyone looking for a good character-driven military romance might want to give it a try, though.

A copy of this book was provided through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

5 Stars

This is book seven in the Anchor Point series, and while they are probably better read in order, they’ll work as a standalone. I’ve only read a few books in this series, but I’ve loved every one so far, and Wash Out was no exception.

I loved Logan and Casey and my heart broke for both of these men. Logan has lived through three combat tours and is haunted by what he’s seen, but after seven years of being a civilian, he is finally sober and trying to piece his life back together. He’s also finally getting the therapeutic help he has desperately needed for so long.

Casey lost his dream of being a SEAL when he broke his leg. He’ll heal enough to go back to active duty, but he’ll still always be a wash out. Two men, each broken in their own way. Can they work out their issues and make their relationship work, too?

It’s funny, I had a boy in the neighborhood when I was growing up that was like a brother to me who was in the Army during Desert Storm. He came back from war a completely different person than the boy I had known growing up. He never drank before he went to war, yet he came back a serious alcoholic. I’ve read plenty of books featuring characters with PTSD, even in this series, but for some reason Logan hit home for me and made me understand things about my childhood friend, that I’d never understood before. I’m just, well, I just really want to give props to Mrs. Witt for how well Logan’s struggles are brought to life and thank her for helping me understand.

Even without that revelation, I loved this story and these men. Logan and Casey had a chemistry that was out of this world and they sizzled together once they finally gave into the attraction they each felt. I loved watching them fall in love and although I wanted to strangle Casey at one point, I was happy to see them work through their difficulties and look forward to maybe seeing them in future installments.

While we only catch a glimpse of Matt from book six, Once Burned, Diego, Matt’s fiancé, who is probably one of my favorite characters from the series so far, is prominently featured throughout this story as Logan and Casey’s supervisor. I loved catching up with him and I adored the office antics between Diego, Casey, Logan and their other co-worker, Sarah. They had me in stitches at times.

This was a well-written story filled with heartbreak, but also sweetness, laughter, love and passion. Definitely enjoyable and highly recommendable!

*copy provided by author/publisher via NetGalley for my reading pleasure, a review was not a requirement*