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Suzanne Brockmann has taken romantic suspense by storm with her action-packed thrillers. Now she has written the most gripping novel of her career–an unforgettable story of an explosive hostage situation in which two people are caught between the call of duty and the lure of destiny. Her... read more

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Suzanne Brockmann has taken romantic suspense by storm with her action-packed thrillers. Now she has written the most gripping novel of her career–an unforgettable story of an explosive hostage situation in which two people are caught between the call of duty and the lure of destiny. Her... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Suzanne Brockmann has taken romantic suspense by storm with her action-packed thrillers. Now she has written the most gripping novel of her career–an unforgettable story of an explosive hostage situation in which two people are caught between the call of duty and the lure of destiny. Her passion is flying. As one of the best helicopter pilots in the naval reserves, Lieutenant Teri Howe is strong, dedicated, and highly skilled–until a past mistake surfaces, jeopardizing everything she’s worked for. Rock steady Senior Chief Stan Wolchonok has made a career of tackling difficult challenges. So it’s no surprise when he comes to Teri’s aid, knowing that his personal code of honor–and perhaps his heart–will be at risk. But when a jet carrying an American senator’s daughter is hijacked, Stan’s unflinching determination and Teri’s steadfast courage are put to the ultimate test. The rescue mission will be daring and dangerous. But somewhere between peril and resolution, the line between friends and lovers begins to blur, pushing both their lives over the edge . . . .

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  • Stanley Wolchonok: Senior Chief. Navy SEAL. Team 16's Mr. Fix-it.
  • Teri Howe: Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Navy Helicopter pilot. In the Reserves.
  • Mike Muldoon: Ensign. Navy SEAL.
  • Hershel Rosen: Deceased - killed during World War II. Older brother of Helga Rosen Shuler. Husband of Stan's aunt, Anna.
  • Roger 'Sam' Starrett: Lieutenant, Junior Grade. Navy SEAL.
  • Gina Vitagliano: A college student/drummer on a European trip with her classmates. On hijacked plane.
  • Alyssa Locke: FBI Agent working in Counterterrorism.
  • Annebet Gunvald Rosen: Stan's aunt. 'Anna'
  • Helga Rosen Shuler: Escaped from Denmark with parents during World War II. Hidden by family of Stan's mother. Israeli envoy.
  • Marte: Stan's mother. Helga's childhood friend.
  • Max Bhagat: Crisis Negotiator/Head of FBI's Counterterrorism Unit
  • Bob: Terrorist/Hijacker. Real name Babur Haiyan. Speaks English. Very attractive.
  • Jules Cassidy: FBI Agent working in Counterterrorism. Alyssa Locke's partner.
  • Karen Crawford: Daughter of US Senator
  • Joel Hogan: Navy Lieutenant Commander. Teri's one night stand from 9 years earlier.
  • Mark Jenkins: 'Jenks'. Navy Seal. Petty Officer, 2nd Class.
  • Thomas (Tom) Paoletti: Lieutenant Commander = Commanding Officer of Seal Team 16 (nicknamed Troubleshooters).Called L.T. by his men. Engaged to Kelly
  • Herr Gunvald: Marte's father. Stan's grandfather.
  • Kelly: Tom's fiancee
  • Lenny: Deceased. Former lover of Teri's mother. Father figure for Teri. Former Navy SEAL.
  • Kenny Karmody: 'Wildcard' Petty Officer Third Class. Computer Specialist.
  • Gruber: Nazi soldier in Denmark. In love with Annabet.
  • Rob Pierce: British. Member of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)
  • Mary Lou Morrison: Woman who Sam picks up at the LadyBug Lounge and dates for a few weeks. Wants to marry a SEAL.
  • Casper Jacquette: 'Jazz'. Navy SEAL. Executive Officer.
  • Danny Gillman: Petty Officer. Navy SEAL. 'Gilligan'
  • Jay Lopez: Navy SEAL. Medic.
  • Casey: University student. Member of Jazz band. On hijacked plane. Gina's friend.
  • John Nilsson: 'Nils' Lieutenant. Navy SEAL. Language expert. Newly married.
  • Frank O'Leary: Chief - Navy SEAL. Sniper.
  • Kevin Franklin: Manager of LadyBug Lounge.
  • Janine Morrison: Sister of Mary Lou. Tries to pick up Stan at LadyBug Lounge.
  • Kate Takamoto: Navy Lieutenant.
  • Desmond Nyland: Helga's personal assistant.
  • Trent Engelman: University student. Member of Jazz band.
  • Andrew Crawford: US Senator.
  • Wayne Jefferson: Navy SEAL. Sniper.
  • Al: Terrorist/hijacker. Real name Alojzije Nabulsi.
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOEL Hogan grabbed her ass.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 19 in Troubleshooters. (standard series)

Preceded by The Defiant Hero, and followed by Out of Control.

This is book 81 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2010. (authoritative list)
This is book 8 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2004. (authoritative list)
This book is in Contemporary Military Romance Novels. (community list)
This is book 40 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)

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  1. Suzanne Brockmann (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Ivy Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0804119708
Page Count: 416

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