Synopsis:~
Former pararescue jumper Orion Starr had it all—until he and the SEALs he’d jumped in to rescue were ambushed in Afghanistan. Haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong, he lives as a recluse on his family’s homestead in Alaska, but the pain of his failure—and his injuries—has followed him there. He has no desire to join Hamilton Jones’s elite rescue team, but he also can’t shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost climbers on Denali.
Former CIA profiler and psychiatrist, Jenny Calhoun participates in a yearly extreme challenge with her best friends. This excursion is her only escape from the guilt of a terrible mistake, which cost the lives and careers of a team of elite warfare operators. But when her cathartic climb on Denali turns deadly, she’ll be forced to trust her life and the lives of her friends to the most dangerous of heroes—the man she nearly killed.
Jenny’s skills and Orion’s experience are exactly what’s needed to prevent another tragedy—but in order to truly set Orion free from his painful past, Jenny will have to reveal hers.
Necee’s take:~
“The question is, are you brave enough to let go and give him your heart?”
This is a story of bravery, of being strong, and of conquering your fears. Yet, it is also about letting others help, of teamwork, and of trusting Someone bigger than yourself. It’s letting go of your past, the guilt and hurt that can turn into bitterness and anger. The adrenaline and adventure are the icing on the cake of this storyline. Warren kept me hooked with this climbing adventure, this first book in the Global Search and Rescue series.
Though it could be read alone, this is a new spinoff from Susan May Warren’s The Montana Marshalls series. I loved that series and believe it is well worth the read. However, if you can’t wait for a Denali climbing adventure, then this is the book for you. This new series starts out with a smidgen of mystery, but is mainly a romantic adventure novel. It is really setting up how amazing this rescue team is going to be. As Hamilton Jones of Jones, Inc. works to put his team together, he seeks out Orion to join him for a Denali adventure. His hope is to bring Orion onto his team. I’m loving seeing old and new characters coming together for this new adventure and intrigue series.
I’ve always dreamed of climbing mountains and absolutely loved how well Warren described climbing in a gym to climbing the ice and mountain that is Denali. Her knowledge wowed me and I loved hearing the characters planning their trip. I also thought the “We are stronger than we think we are” theme of our three main heroines in this book was inspiring. I really felt the struggle of these very independent women learning their limits and learning to trust others to help them. Jenny, Aria, and Sasha all have a lot of spunk and I love how much they value and support one another.
When Jenny sees Orion Starr again, she tries to keep her distance, but the mountain puts her in danger and she needs more than her team to get down safely.
“…the guy still had Fear not, I’ll save you written all over him, just like when she’d met him. When she’d fallen for him, practically at first sight.”
Though their romance was short a few years ago, they both still held a torch for each other. It was like Denali brought then back together to conquer their fears, to rescue each other, and ultimately to find their true Rescuer.
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Susan May Warren has a way with weaving a faith element into her stories that is so true to life. I love that I always walk away with something God is teaching through her stories. This one really deals with the struggle in believing in a God that seems to allow bad things to happen to good people. The battle to trust in Him no matter what is difficult even for the greatest believers, but Warren finds a way to help us understand how God is working through these characters. This is especially true in trusting God in the area of overcoming anger, fear, and in their case, PTSD. I found myself totally wrapped up in her words and soaking them into my heart. There are some scenes that are touched on lightly, that I believe are true to a life and death situation for the characters. I love how Warren kept them in check though.
I’m looking forward to seeing the other characters’ stories unfold. Aria and Jake really pulled at my heart. As they struggle to make right decisions, I’m excited to see where their journey will take them. The preview of what is coming gives a peek at Ham’s story that I’m hoping brings his happy ending, too. If you want adventure and romance, you’ll love The Way of The Brave.
“Love changes you. Love makes you brave. Love can change the world.”
So many amazing quotes, but I love this one!
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher, Revell I have given my honest opinion in this review.
Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of over 65 novels with more than 1 million books sold, including the Montana Rescue series. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT Medallion and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, romantic comedy, and novellas. She makes her home in Minnesota. Find her online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook at Susan May Warren Fiction, and on Twitter @susanmaywarren.
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January 13, 2020 at 12:43 pm
I love to go anywhere I have never been to before. So maybe McKinley, or Kilamanjaro (sure would hope I would learn how to spell it before I visited it)
January 13, 2020 at 1:43 pm
Candie, wouldn’t that be amazing to see and good guess on that spelling! I’d be guessing, too!
January 13, 2020 at 1:20 pm
I will like to see Denali in the summertime. I definitely have no intention of climbing a mountain in my lifetime after reading this book.
January 13, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Denali is gorgeous during the summertime. We’ve been multiple times, but never to climb it : ). Hope you can make it here to visit sometime too, Sonnetta!
January 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm
I would like to visit Mt. Ranier. That’s one part of the country my husband and I haven’t visited.
January 13, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Hi Megan, I’d love to visit Mt Ranier, too! I’ve only seen it from a distance : )
January 13, 2020 at 2:04 pm
I would love to travel to Alaska and see Denali or even Mt Ranier. I don’t think I would want to actually climb either, but the foothills would be a great place to visit. Just imagine the pictures you could get.
January 15, 2020 at 1:45 pm
It really is beautiful and I love seeing all the wildlife, too.
January 13, 2020 at 2:14 pm
I would love to see the Appalachian mountains!
January 15, 2020 at 1:45 pm
I would love to see those, too Melissa!
January 13, 2020 at 2:42 pm
I have not seen Denali so I’ll say that. I love mountains!
January 15, 2020 at 1:46 pm
I love mountains, too, Joan!
January 13, 2020 at 10:25 pm
I would love to go to the Rocky Mountains with my family.
January 15, 2020 at 1:51 pm
I’d love to visit with my family, too Kerri.
January 13, 2020 at 10:51 pm
I live in the Rockies, but haven’t been to the some of the southern ranges. I’d also love to go back to the Alps one day. ❤️⛰
January 15, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Ohhh, that sounds exciting, Brandi!
January 14, 2020 at 3:42 am
No mountain climbing for me, but after seeing the Swiss Alps for the first time on my European vacation this summer, I’d love to get a closer look.
January 15, 2020 at 9:57 am
Amy M. » Ah, the Swiss Alps are incredible! Miss you, friend xo
January 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Ohhh, I’d love to visit the Swiss Alps! That would be incredible!
January 14, 2020 at 3:44 am
I live in the mountains of WV, but I would love to visit The Smokey Mountsins. Thank you.
January 15, 2020 at 1:53 pm
Sounds wonderful!
January 14, 2020 at 4:20 am
I would love to revisit Mt. St. Helens to see how much nature thrives and endures.
January 15, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Oh, that’s a great choice!
January 14, 2020 at 5:52 am
Since my favorite topic to read about is cowboys and a lot of those are set in Colorado, I’ll say the Rocky Mountains. I’ll just be looking, definitely no climbing!
January 15, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Ohhh, I love the mountains of Colorado!
January 14, 2020 at 9:19 am
I haven’t picked up a Susan May Warren book yet that I haven’t loved, and that hasn’t caused me to lose sleep from the “Just One More Page” syndrome! Can’t wait to start this new series!
As far as mountains I would climb, I think I’d better stick with small hills! Although, I spent some time in the Great Smoky Mountains, and have seen the Rockies – both from the US side and from the Canadian side. Would love to see Denali – from a safe distance.
January 15, 2020 at 9:55 am
Pam Graber » 🙂
January 15, 2020 at 1:48 pm
I totally agree, Pam…I love all of Susan’s books!
January 14, 2020 at 11:16 am
Denali would be fun to see!
January 14, 2020 at 1:30 pm
I miss the Rockies!
January 14, 2020 at 11:27 pm
I think Mount Rainier would be a wonderful mountain to explore!
January 15, 2020 at 10:27 am
Oh! I’m pretty sure mountain climbing is not in my future (I hope not at least) but if I had to pick I’d say Alaska. Alaska is my dream vacation so I might as well have an adventure there while I’m at it.
January 15, 2020 at 1:50 pm
It really is a dream place to visit and live in, Elizabeth! We love it here, though maybe not during January where we’ve been sitting at -20’s which we haven’t seen for a longtime!
January 16, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Just finished reading The Way Of The Brave. Cannot wait until your next book that follows this one. The what happens next surprised me concerning the character “Ham” but I am so looking for your next book in this series. You are one of my favorite authors. I have read some of your books more than once. I lost my husband of 50 years in January 2016 to glioblastoma brain cancer unexpected. Started readings and have an adventure and peace in reading. My husband was an amazing man and hero to many. So many of your characters draw me to remembrance of him. Thank you so much.
January 19, 2020 at 2:36 am
I’d love to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains.
January 19, 2020 at 7:59 am
I would love to go to Alaska. Thanks for the chance.
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