Call to Engage is book 2 in the Team Poseidon and you really should read these in order. While each book focuses on a different couple, there is a larger story arc that continues from book to book. If you start with Call to Engage, you will be a bit confused about the drama regarding the SEAL team.
Call to Engage is also a second chance romance between a now ex-husband and ex-wife. Elijah is a SEAL and was injured during his last mission. He heads back home to where his ex-wife Ava is to trying and sort through the wreckage of his life. These two still have a chemistry they can't and don't ignore. Ava thinks the fling will help her. Elijah has no plans to let her go again. Both have matured since their marriage ended and they are different people now. I enjoyed reading about their relationship and seeing them fall back in love again. The event that created the beginning of the end for them the death of their son at 4 months old
The suspense comes from the continuing drama with the traitor on the SEAL team. Ava ends up helping the team when the shit hits the fan. Terrorism, the hunt for Brandon Ramsey, and more all add to the drama of these two trying to repair their relationship.
Like book 1, my biggest struggle was the pacing. I felt both books drug on at points and were longer than necessary. I did also find it annoying that both Ava and Elijah were telling themselves they were just having sex for closure. I wanted them to WANT to repair their marriage. Eventually they get to that point, but again, I think it took too long.
Call to Engage brings together second chance romance with military danger and drama to give you a story that will heat up your sheets and keep you guessing!
- POV: 3rd person
- Tears: no
- Trope: second chance, military
- Triggers: Ava and Elijah's son died at 4 months
- Series/Standalone: series
- Cliffhanger: not for Ava and Elijah but some aspects of the overall story carry over
- HEA: yes for these two
Book by Susan Stoker, Janie Crouch, Kaylea Cross...then you will probably like Call to Engage!
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