When I turned the last page of WAIT UNTIL DARK, I was left with a profound sense of gratitude to the men and women of the military. In the midst of heart stopping action and tender romance, Mr. Buchman brings to life the risks and sacrifices faced by those who serve and protect this country. His particular focus is a regiment of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) known as the Nightstalkers. Led by Major Beale and Major Henderson (see The Night Is Mine), they are the best and the bravest; taking dangerous but calculated risks as they provide vital helicopter support for general and special forces.

Sergeant Connie Davis jumped a number of difficult hurdles to become only the third woman assigned to SOAR and the Flight Engineer assigned to Major Beale's Black Hawk. A mechanical genius and an introvert, Connie has never felt like she belonged anywhere. She sees no point in even trying to find a place among the tight knit Nightstalkers. Connie pretty much does her job and sticks to herself. Staff Sergeant John Wallace, Chief Mechanic and Gunner, is intrigued by this beautiful and quiet woman who seems to understand his helicopter better than anyone. In the air, they work in sync to keep the helicopter flying and get the team safely home. They will need to depend on all their skills to survive a dangerous black-in-black mission that comes from an unexpected source. They bravely face the challenges they encounter in the air, will they have the courage to face the risks that come with being friends and lovers?

M.L. Buchman's Nightsalkers series is a must read for fans of military romantic suspense. With WAIT UNTIL DARK, the third book in the series, Mr. Buchman again maintains just the right balance between military action and budding romance. Being an introvert, I could relate to Connie and her social concerns and awkwardness which I thought accurately captured aspects of how an introvert might experience the world. Both Connie and John must find a way to let go of past hurts to accept the love that's waiting for them, not just with each other but with their family and friends. I was completely captivated by the emotions and difficult truths they had to face to find their way to each other.

Book Summary

Name: Big John Wallace

Rank: Staff Sergeant, Chief Mechanic and Gunner

Mission: To serve and protect his crew and country.

Name: Connie Davis

Rank: Sergeant, Flight Engineer, Mechanical Wizard

Mission: To be the best...and survive.

Two Crack Mechanics, One Impossible Mission

Being in The Night Stalkers is Connie Davis's way of facing her demons head-on, but mountain-strong John Wallace is a threat on all fronts. Their passion is explosive, but their conflicts are insurmountable. When duty calls them to a mission no one else could survive, they'll fly into the night together—ready or not.

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