Skylark: The SEAL Saga, Book 1

Author: Megan Michelle

Expected publication December 13, 2024

Blurb:

Being the first female Navy SEAL is no easy job, but someone’s got to dismantle the patriarchy. Rachel Ryker, call sign ‘Skylark,’ can out run and out gun just about anybody, and with her second in command, Christopher Williams, by her side, she’s practically unstoppable. Christopher would follow Rachel to hell and back… or maybe just to the Middle East. When a top-secret malware code is stolen from the CIA, Rachel and Christopher lead their SEAL team through the Middle East in an attempt to recover it.

They both have their own reasons for fighting, but as the team gets closer to finding the stolen malware, Rachel discovers that the man they’re looking for may be closer to her than she thinks. Will Rachel’s obsession with completing their mission override her common sense and causes her to lose sight of what is really important- keeping women and children safe from the oppressive patriarchy they are all living in?

With secrets, pride, and a strict no fraternization policy keeping them apart, falling in love would mean sacrificing everything Rachel and Christopher have worked for. But when Rachel gets injured in combat, everything changes. Now Rachel will have to does her devotion to the Navy outweigh her love for Christopher?

MY REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

A great story, great characters, and a hard look into “The Old Boys Club” thinking of the first woman Navy SEAL.

This story is deep, and it covers some situations that not all would agree upon, or be inclined to read about, but I found it to be a great story with wonderful characters, and SEAL team willing to do anything for each other to keep each other safe, and protect the innocent as best they can. There are a lot of challenges in this story for the main FMC, but she is strong, determined, and a bit on the crazy side when it comes to her beliefs. I found Rachel “Skylark” Ryker to be a great character and she is a great leader as well.

Not only are the men of the SEAL team strong, supportive and protective, but the other female characters in this story that the Indigo Team encounters are also strong and determined. There is tragedy, disillusionment, betrayal, and loyalty, strength, and determination in this story. I loved it and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

This was my first book by Megan Michelle, but I know it won’t be my last.

MY REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

I love the Untamed Sons MC and the addition of the Birmingham Chapter series is great!

This story is packed with danger, betrayal, strong women, and dangerous men that will do whatever it takes to protect their loved ones.

Mace and Maylie are an unexpected pair, but they work well together. Mace is hard, dangerous, and yet he hides a soft side for those he cares deeply for. Maylie is such an opposite. She is kind, a bit naive, and yet she has a toughness that is unexpected, but this comes out when her family is threatened.

I love the characters and the storyline in this new chapter and I can’t wait for Riot’s book. I hope he is knocked on his backside. LOL

Wonderful story! May beat out Menace as my favorite so far, but just barely.

Madden is hot, sexy, sweet, and caring and I loved him. Becca is strong, beautiful, both inside and out. I love that these two found each other and were able to find common ground. I loved Madden’s ability to connect with Mick and bring him out of his shell. Becca does the best she can with what she knows and what she has, but there’s something missing for both Becca and Mitch.

I love the characters in this story and as always the characters of the LSERT over all. I love how the story goes back in time and gives us a look into the past of Laurel Springs and bootlegging. The trouble brewing in Ruby and Caleb’s marriage was a kicker and I am anxious for Redemption. I love these characters and always love reading about them.