Justice for Milena (Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Book 10) Kindle Edition

Don't get me wrong, I usually love reading Susan Stoker's books. I have read every book in this series as well as SEAL of Protection, Ace Security and Delta Force Heroes. And while one usually has to suspend reality when reading her books, this book made me think that reality had been expelled.I didn't see Milena as a heroine because I was actually rooting for our hero to leave her at the end. Sure, the person who was running a horrific brothel catering to the lowest of perversions escapes. Our "Heroine" happens to see him on the street a week later and tells our hero on the phone that it's not that big a deal. Then there's the whole, "I'm a nurse but I saw something wrong while working at this 'School for Girls' but I had signed a NDA and I had my first paycheck by that point." Most nurses would have reported everything that wasn't right, no matter what they signed or if they had their first paycheck.This heroine was the type of person who would go into the dark creepy basement alone when there's a serial killer on the loose in the house.As for Sadie and the tie into the Masters & Mercenaries series...dominance and submission aren't everyone's cup of tea. And the way it was written here makes me think that there wasn't any discussion with people who are in that lifestyle prior to writing this book. Write what you know, or research using materials other than 50 Shades of Gray.All in all, this book wasn't the best that Susan Stoker put out. The characters were weak as was the plot. I recommend any other book in Susan Stoker's catalog than reading this.

*USA Today and Amazon's bestselling author Susan Stoker has written another masterpiece in book 6 of her Justice hit series,....Its been years since former Delta soldier TJ "Rock" Rockwell left the Army behind including his sniper days and became a well respected highway patrolman. He also left behind the only woman he's ever loved when he walked away without even a backward glance. Milena was the one woman who haunted his dreams and waking hours. At the time, TJ felt it was the right thing to do, but that doesn't mean he'd ever forget all the good she did for him in his time of need. If he had her back in his life, TJ wouldn't let one day go by without her knowing how much she meant to him, that, is, if she let him. Plagued by the painful memories of the one man she's never stopped loving, Melina Reinhardt still struggled from the day he left her and never looked back. A man who crushed her heart, and unbeknownst to TJ, she never recovered, especially when she was confronted with a secret that involved them both. Now years later, they're reunited once again when a twisted operation is taken down, and the evil leader sets his eyes on Milena. When the enemy closes in and attempts are made on Milena's life, the couple will have to set aside their insecurities and fears by trusting one another to save the one thing that means the world to them both....

Great storyline. I really enjoy all of Susan's series. The only problem I have is that her handling of the Texas Highway Patrol drives me nuts. Being DPS family my whole life, details matter to me. They're not officers. They're not deputies. They're state troopers. It's like calling a Navy man a soldier when they're sailors. It's just not right, and the Texas Rangers are not a separate agency. Both the Highway Patrol and the Texas Rangers are divisions of the Texas Department of Public Safety. I know that's picky, but it's not that difficult to get right and I find the inattention annoying. Still, I preorder every book she writes and will continue to do so.

Not only do we deal with a past love that has returned and the consequences of dealing with volatile emotions, pain and healing… there is an underlying evil that is threatening to tear them apart.A beautiful, angst filled, emotional journey for two people finding not only themselves but rediscovering the courage to claim their second chance. Thank heavens, there are special people in our lives, that are always by our side, always supporting us when the journey becomes too much, encouraging us, supporting us. Those people never give up on us. They are family, they are our friends, our teams mates and colleagues. Add an awesome best friend - who’s story is just unfolding. Blend this with a seriously awful plot, deeply disturbed and depraved bad characters and when kids are involved in that story, in particular a story dealing with abuse and depraved levels of criminality - you need to handle with care. Susan has delivered on that score - you definitely have the makings an amazing and totally engaging book.Incredibly strong, caring characters characters, with such depths of inner fortitude and that never give up attitude. They are there for each other no matter what - they are family and will do whatever it takes to protect those they love. Tensions are high, suspense leaves you holding your breath, waiting. No matter what - you have to trust your training, trust your innate instincts, focus, prepare, and attention to detail, to save those your love!JUSTICE FOR MILENA is a beautiful story, well written and thoroughly intriguing in all aspects. Susan Stoker is one of my all time favourite authors in Military/Romantic Suspense. If you love page-turning, heart pounding, breath taking words - Susan Stoker, constantly delivers this and so much more for her readers. What are you waiting for?

Probably one of the best editions in the series yet, but Ms Stoker keeps getting better. TJ and Milenas' story is full of so much history and emotion. Injured when he met Milena, running from the best thing because his head wasn't in the best place, making himself into a man worthy of Milenas love TJ trained for highway patrol, gained respect and friends who had his back. Finally a quirk of fate puts Milena back in his life and his heart. Having been hurt by TJ leaving, but still loving him deeply, plus the situation can they trust each other, find each other again? Read this, great story, well written, engrossing, emotional, amazing. Highly recommend

This is a strong story. Milena and her friend have been working at a school / home for young abandoned girls from off the streets. Some are pregnant which is where Malena comes in as she helps with delivering the babies.But while she's there helping one of the girls the school is raided by law enforcement officials, but the men running the school managed to disappear. Which involves Milena meeting up with her ex boyfriend and the father of her son who he knows nothing about.This is another book I couldn't put down. Which is why I am writing this at 3:46 am.

Well now we know why TJ has always been so quiet and brooding!Living with the pain and regret of walking away from his soul mate, the only woman he has ever loved has been eating him for the last 3 years - she wasn't just the one who got away, she was the one he left....in the worst possible way. Now he has finally found her will he be able to keep her safe long enough to prove to her his regret, his despair over the last three years and his love for her, that despite his absence has never wavered? And even when you see his actions and him leaving Milena, you cannot help but forgive him and melt at his feet as he does everything in his power to show Milena his words are true and he will never leave her side again because she is his life!Milena is amazing, the fact that she holds her head up high, no matter how much life throws at her, digs her heels in and tackles the day regardless of what happened yesterday or how long last night was means she very quickly earns your respect. But she is wary, very wary of letting TJ close, he left her broken last time but this time if she let him close and he walked again, she would not be broken, she would be shattered. Can TJ convince her he is not just there because she is in danger? That he will still be there once the danger has passed? That her heart is safe with him, because actually.....she has always had his!I was devastated after the first chapter and utterly disgusted with TJ, this is not the TJ we know from the previous books, and I was a little worried that this may be the first Badge of Honor book that I would be disappointed with........but I should have known better! The more we get to know the quiet, brooding TJ the more of your heart he melts. Don't get me wrong, there were tears - lots of tears - of heart break, of frustration, happy, sad and of course tears of understanding, but the depth of emotion Ms Stoker wrings from you is just one of the reasons I love this series. Actually.....all her series!

Another brilliant book in the Texas Heroes series.TJ and Milena meet when TJ is recovering from injuries received in Afghanistan.She nurses him back to physical health, but mentally, he’s got a long way to go. In order to fully heal, he leaves, breaking both their hearts in the process.Three years later they are reunited by chance, and TJ needs to prove to Milena that he’s always loved her and wants to be with her forever.Set against the backdrop of an FBI investigation, this romance is just epic. TJ is such an Alpha male, but he’s humble enough to show his vulnerability too. Milena is a strong character who has picked herself up after heartbreak, and yet is willing to lay it all on the line again for TJ.The suspense element of this story adds another wonderful layer to the book. I can’t recommend it enough. Five sparkling stars.

As usual with any Susan Stoker book, I couldn't put this one down! TJ and Milena have reconnected again, three years after TJ walked out leaving Milena devastated. Now TJ is no longer the angry and lost VET who fears he will drag sweet Milena down with him but a respected highway patrolman with his life together and only one regret - that he left the love of his life behind... Milena isn't sure she can trust TJ not to break her heart again but she needs protection and she also has a secret that TJ has no idea about. I really liked TJ and Milena's chemistry and their who family dynamic with JT was sweet. I also liked having an appearance by Blythe since I cannot wait for her book next!!