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Ruckus (SEAL Team Alpha Book 1) Kindle Edition
Fearless and bold photojournalist, Dana Sorenson never backed down from a fight or to showcase her dedication to reporting on the human condition. That’s what she thought until she meets Bowie and big, bad, and tough takes on a whole new meaning. Gratitude for saving her ass gets lost in his demanding orders and fighting for her life takes a back seat to falling for this alpha male who’ll risk everything to see her safe.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 2, 2017
- File size4143 KB
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- ASIN : B071JGRX14
- Publisher : Zoe Dawson (June 2, 2017)
- Publication date : June 2, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 4143 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 254 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,939 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #43 in Military Romance (Kindle Store)
- #129 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)
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Zoe Dawson lives in North Carolina. She discovered romance in her teens and has been spinning stories in her head ever since. Her heroes are sexy males with a disregard for danger and whether reluctant, gung-ho, or caught up in the action, show their hearts of gold.
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Customers find the story engaging with a good plot and plenty of twists and turns. They describe the book as a great read with well-developed characters and steamy scenes. The pacing is described as fast and the book is a quick read. Customers appreciate the strong female lead character and her ability to deal with tough situations. Overall, customers praise the writing quality as great.
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Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with well-developed characters. They find the book exciting with plenty of twists and turns that keep them hooked. The story is described as an action-packed, passionate military romance that keeps readers hooked until the end.
"...Ruckus and Dana's story is packed with drama, humor, action, melt your kindle sex and suspense...." Read more
"...Overall, this was a very fast paced, engaging story that I really enjoyed with characters I liked very much so I would recommend it. :D..." Read more
"...From there the story takes off. There are plenty of twist & turns that will have you running to keep up with the story. There is no shortage of sass...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book. They find the plot engaging with believable characters. The series is enjoyable and would make a good movie, according to readers.
"...I loved every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Zoe Dawson in the future...." Read more
"...This was a really enjoyable story. Dana is a really good and believable character...." Read more
"I have truly enjoyed this series!..." Read more
"...Great read full of action and passion and great characters. Very hard to put down nonstop laughter and tears, a little bit scary to...." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with unique personalities and believable emotions. They appreciate the author's skill in creating realistic character traits like mindsets and internal challenges. The book features heartwarming love between the two lead characters.
"...given readers a well-written book and populated it with a stellar cast of characters. Did I mention it's fabulous?..." Read more
"...This was a really enjoyable story. Dana is a really good and believable character...." Read more
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"Read this book more then a few times. Great characters. Great genre book great author. I gave it five stars. I recommend this book ." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's sexiness. They mention there are many steamy scenes, good feelings, and pantyhose-melting love. The book includes military, gorgeous people, and a team of SEALS. Readers also appreciate the drama, humor, action, and suspense.
"...Ruckus and Dana's story is packed with drama, humor, action, melt your kindle sex and suspense...." Read more
"...Yes, there is sexual tension, anticipation, and steamy scenes...." Read more
"...She’s sexy as hell and one of the few women ever able to break through his prodigious defenses...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it a quick read with action and passion. The plot takes off quickly and the book is finished in one sitting. Readers appreciate the author's quick pace and how the characters know their love is genuine.
"...Ruckus is book 1 of the SEAL Team Alpha Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger." Read more
"...Overall, this was a very fast paced, engaging story that I really enjoyed with characters I liked very much so I would recommend it. :D..." Read more
"...It was a fast paced book with some hot sex scenes (although I don't like that Dana had a boyfriend)...." Read more
"...Cupcake, as Ruckus refers to her, has a smart mouth, a quick mind, and a fearlessness he has rarely encountered outside of the SEALS...." Read more
Customers appreciate the strong characters and their ability to face challenges. They find the female lead, Dana, to be a relatable character who is both strong and vulnerable. The male protagonist is described as strong and capable of dealing with tough situations.
"...Dana is a really good and believable character. She's strong willed and in shape so she can keep up but she's not tough like Ruckus is..." Read more
"...These are very strong alpha men with equally strong female companions that do not back down from a challenge...." Read more
"...as Ruckus refers to her, has a smart mouth, a quick mind, and a fearlessness he has rarely encountered outside of the SEALS...." Read more
"...Dana is strong, yet vulnerable, and it's the perfect mix for the tough alpha male, Ruckus...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book. They find the story engaging and the author a talented writer. The narration is well-done, and the cursing is kept to a minimal level.
"...Ms. Dawson has given readers a well-written book and populated it with a stellar cast of characters. Did I mention it's fabulous?..." Read more
"...note - I listened to the audio version of this story and the narrator did a very good job. **..." Read more
"...Great characters. Great genre book great author. I gave it five stars. I recommend this book ." Read more
"...The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the witty and playful characters entertaining, with sarcastic relationships being fun. The banter between the main characters is humorous and witty, making the book hard to put down.
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"...Ruckus was a good guy and I liked him a lot...a bit damaged but good none the less...." Read more
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"...the type of reporter she is and with her background, her remarks were intelligent and it fit what her character was supposed to be...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019Ruckus is a fabulous, fabulous military romance by Zoe Dawson. Ms. Dawson has given readers a well-written book and populated it with a stellar cast of characters. Did I mention it's fabulous? Dana is a correspondent working on a project in drug cartel territory to video the stories of migrants to light as her mother wished. She's kidnapped by a drug lord so she can video him. Ruckus is a Navy SEAL, his team is sent to capture the drug lord. Ruckus and Dana's story is packed with drama, humor, action, melt your kindle sex and suspense. I loved every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Zoe Dawson in the future. Ruckus is book 1 of the SEAL Team Alpha Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 20194-4.5 stars
This was a really enjoyable story. Ruckus and Dana are both characters I really liked and their story was fast paced and very enjoyable. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough that I'm likely to read more of her work in the future.
Dana is a human rights reporter that travels around the world. Dana has a boyfriend but rarely sees him because she's traveling so much. Dana's father is still alive but her mother died from cancer recently. Dana's mother's dying wish is what prompts Dana's current trip. Info about cheating since she has a boyfriend will be at the bottom of the review.
Ruckus is a Navy SEAL and has been for 20 years (since he joined at the age of 17). Ruckus' father was abusive and he didn't have a good childhood. Thankfully, Ruckus found a home in the SEALs and bothers, not by blood but by something deeper. Ruckus was married once and it didn't go well so he has no intention of trying a relationship again.
Dana's story takes her into dangerous territories in foreign counties, in areas where drug lords rule rather than a government. Dana is finishing up her story and on her way out when she and her team are captured and taken captive by a bad guy with an agenda. As luck would have it, Ruckus and his team are sent on a mission that puts them in the building where Dana and her team are being held. Ruckus' team rescues them but Ruckus and Dana are separated from the rest of the team as they are all seeking to escape the bad guys. Due to some issues, Ruckus and Dana are left on their own for a while.
The attraction between Dana and Ruckus is immediate but on the back burner because of the danger they're in at first. Ruckus is rough and tough and saves Dana's life multiple times as they're trying to escape their pursuers. Dana is no slouch and does what she can to help and not be a hindrance as they go. There are reasons that Dana wants to stick with Ruckus on his mission and she holds info that he needs so they end up together longer than might normally be the case. In a few periods of safety, things between Ruckus and Dana escalate and between their attraction and their situation, they get real close, real fast. The story is very quick paced and action packed and there's plenty of danger they get through but there is a bit of drama too. Ruckus does have a bout of relationship dumbassedness that causes a split once Dana is safe and the mission is done. Thankfully, he does realize his dumbassedness and does what's necessary to make it up to Dana so they're together and headed towards and HEA in the end (with an epilogue to ensure it).
This was a really enjoyable story. Dana is a really good and believable character. She's strong willed and in shape so she can keep up but she's not tough like Ruckus is (which I wouldn't see as believable). Ruckus was a good guy and I liked him a lot...a bit damaged but good none the less. Overall, this was a very fast paced, engaging story that I really enjoyed with characters I liked very much so I would recommend it. :D
* note - I listened to the audio version of this story and the narrator did a very good job.
**spoiler about cheating - Yes, Dana does cheat on her boyfriend. It's basically over between them and she just hasn't broken it off yet but she doesn't actually admit that until after she has sex with Ruckus the first time. She then tells Ruckus about the BF and admits it's over in all but the final talk.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022I have truly enjoyed this series! I am not one to write a review for every book in a series so to summarize, the rollercoaster ride of angst, anticipation, adrenaline, love, and loss is very well balanced throughout each story. The bonds that grow between the characters creates a sense of family and brotherhood most would long for. Yes, there is sexual tension, anticipation, and steamy scenes. Yes, some are unrealistic in a real life situation, however, for an escape from reality, the thrill of dancing on the edge, these moments meet the need. These are very strong alpha men with equally strong female companions that do not back down from a challenge. They each carry their own scars and thru their stories we see them heal and overcome. The only book I had to push myself to get thru was Dragon. While I very much enjoy his character, his story was a bit dry (for me) compared to the suspense and edge of your seat reading of the other books. There is a great surprise at the end, so I'd encourage anyone to push thru and finish it. I will absolutely continue to read this series as new books are released as well and the spin off NCIS series. Zoe Dawson has quickly risen in the ranks of my favorite author list. Very well done!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025A tale that is packed full of excitement and adventure. The characters in the story includes a SEAL team that has been sent on a mission that goes a little sideways. The target they are after isn’t there, but an American news team is there and they need help. From there the story takes off. There are plenty of twist & turns that will have you running to keep up with the story. There is no shortage of sass. Lots of harrowing situations. Transportation is occasionally an issue but with a hummer here and a helo there, they tend to get where they are going. Too good to put down!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024Well this is the second time I've read this book after the third chapter I remembered reading it but I went ahead and read it again. Great read full of action and passion and great characters. Very hard to put down nonstop laughter and tears, a little bit scary to. If you have not read this book, you should give it a try I think you will enjoy it very much.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019"Ruckus" by Zoe Dawson is the first book in her SEAL Team alpha series. This is the first book I read by this author and I'm still debating on how to rate it. Dana is a photojournalist that has been kidnapped by a drug lord that Ruckus and his SEAL team went to capture. It was a fast paced book with some hot sex scenes (although I don't like that Dana had a boyfriend). But Navy should always be capital and I'm not a military expert but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't care about a journal's memory cards. I'm willing to try the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023Romance, erotica, and action. Maybe a bit too much erotica. I found myself skip reading through some of the very graphic sex scenes.
The action was intense, with twists and drama. The romance aspect follows the genera, so no surprise there.
It was a good, if predictable, read. It seems there will be other books in the series, each focusing on a different member of the SEAL team. We get hints at the personalities of other team members. This promises to be an interesting series.
Top reviews from other countries
- EdieReviewed in Canada on April 8, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Alpha Hero...YES please!
Finished reading RUCKUS - Book one in Zoe Dawson's Seal Team Alpha Series and let's just say...Navy SEAL, Bowie “Ruckus” Cooper, is one HOT protector. While out on a dangerous mission, Bowie finds a captive American reporter, and the next thing he knows, he's keeping the feisty and fearless Dana Sorenson alive while working to keep his hands off her body.
If you love a fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense - ZOE DAWSON's got you covered!
- Renu AjayReviewed in India on November 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Soldiers Entangled in Accidental Love
This book takes you on a SEAL mission in real. I felt so much a part of the team, experiencing their emotions, sometimes laughing, sometimea crying. The romance is sooo hot! The gripping story line doesn't allow you to put the book down. Waiting to read the
next story in line !
- FionaReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written romantic thriller
Enjoyable, exciting and fun loving story that has you chuckling and crying. Great characters that have you routing for their goals. Simply a wonderful read
- ALReviewed in France on April 2, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb reading!
The challenging adventure story of Dana and Ruckus is definitely worth reading. The dialogue between these two are mixture of humor and thoughtful. Looking forward to read the stories of the other members of Ruckus SEAL Team.
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GabiReviewed in Germany on February 6, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse geschrieben
Genau die richtige Mischung aus Gefuehl Spannung und Sex mit liebenswerten Charakteren. Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Buch in der Serie.