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Violence
A lot
Combat and kidnapping sequences are intense — real danger and physical violence
Language
Some
Adult language appropriate to the military thriller setting
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content — the romance between Barrie and Zane is depicted graphically
Substance Use
None
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The threat to Barrie is credible and sustained — she is targeted by serious adversaries
What this book is about
Barrie Lovejoy, daughter of the US Ambassador to Italy, is kidnapped in Benghazi. Navy SEAL Zane Mackenzie is the one who gets her out. What follows is an intensely charged pursuit novel as Barrie is targeted again and Zane refuses to let her face it alone. Linda Howard's romantic thriller is one of her most explicit entries — graphic in both its action and its romance.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content — the novel's primary content concern
Kidnapping and military combat sequences
Barrie is specifically targeted — sustained threat
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