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Does their compass really point to true love?
Jonah Montgomery thought he had it all, an Army career he loved, Team Panther the men he’d bonded with as brothers, and, Matt, the man who owned his heart. But under the shadow of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, everything fell apart when Matt was captured in Afghanistan. It’s taken him five years to reinvent himself and to build a new life as country music’s singing soldier. All he needs and wants is his music and his sniper rifle, there’s no longer any room in his life for matters of the heart.
It was official PTSD sucked, it caused Matt Garrett to make the biggest mistake of his life. He shut down when he should have opened up, and he ran from Jonah when he should have talked to him instead. By the time he figured out which way was up, too much time had passed to fix the wrongs between him and the only man he’s ever loved. He learned to suck it up and to figure out how this living thing worked without Jonah at his side.
Now five years later a terrorist seeking revenge has come for Jonah. Will Matt take the opportunity a sniper’s bullet provides? Can Team Panther find their missing brother in time? Will Matt and Jonah stand together or will the love they still have for each other falter under the weight of revenge?
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Publisher: Independently Published
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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 3
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 2 Age: 36-45
Tropes: Passing as Straight, Reunited and it Feels So Good, Slow Burning Love
Word Count: 93000
Setting: Texas, Afghanistan, Oman
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters
Amy Dufera on Amy's MM Romance Reviews wrote:OMG!!! I truly fell in love with all these men that make up Team Panther and BW Security. I cannot wait for the next book to come out, that is for sure. This book is solely based around Jonah and Matt but what I love most about this book was even though it is their story, there is still points of views from others that make up these teams.
Jonah and Matt met when Jonah joined Team Panther. Though Jonah was attracted to Matt, he did not think that there was a chance that the two could get together. For one, he did not know if Matt was gay. And for two, Jonah did not want to put the both at risk of being found out about if Matt is gay because of DADT is still in affect when they meet.
The thing about attraction is, sometimes you just cannot resist your attraction to someone if you are meant to be together no matter the consequences. So when Matt makes it clear finally that he wants Jonah, the two men embark on a journey together. And things are going great between them for so long, or at least until it is not.
When the unthinkable happens and the two are not only outed but the strain ends up splitting them up, Jonah and Matt go their separate ways. Years later it seems as if fate is about to once again intervene and bring these two back face to face once again, along with all the men that make up Team Panther and BW Security.
It is fated way of trying to right a wrong but only if both men are willing to be open and honest with the other and both men can stay out of the line of fire.
This was one heck of an amazing book. I truly cannot wait until the next book comes out because I want more of these two men and the other members of both teams. Annabella Stone did such an incredible job on capturing the reader’s attention and not letting it go until the end.
just finished reading Jonah's Compass by Annabella Stone.
It was her debut book and I was pleasantly surprised.Jonah and Matt were in the Army together during the years of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Thus, they kept their relationship a secret, even from the others in their unit.
But, when Matt is captured, everything changes. Their secret comes out and they are forced out of the army. When they returned home to their apartment, it wasn't long before Matt left without a word.
Five years later and they are reunited when Jonah's life is being targeted. This brings back the whole team for fight together again. And Jonah and Matt can get their 2nd Chance together if they are willing to do so.I really enjoyed this story.
I loved Matt and Jonah. They are truly a sweet, loving couple. I love how they can ground the other and create peace for each other.
Their unit provided lots of brotherly moments, and some good laughs.
The combat action, which is usually something I don't like, was quick enough that I did enough it. And it included some very sweet moments too.
And the suspense of who to trust vs not trust was very well done.Overall, I am thrilled to have discovered this book and this new author. And I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.
