A Captain's Honor (In Uniform)

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Summary: exciting military romance
Review: After consulting with his brother, a Criminal Investigation Division major, Army Captain Nathan Fordham decides it is time to stop the sexual harassment by Major General Walter Cornelius Donner. Nathan, as the military aide to the Two-Star General, knows how odious Donner is towards women. He believes the new personal assistant may have the right stuff to end the predatory career of Donner for it will take an intrepid woman not afraid of retaliation towards herself or her family. Chief Warrant Officer Rachel Southwell would prefer to avoid the land mines described by Nathan. However, she has no options because of the needs of her son. Rachel agrees to trap the General knowing failure means her career.

As Rachel with Nathan's support does her best to stop Donner, a stalker begins intimidating her and her family. Nathan knows that is not part of the MO of his superior officer so is at a loss as to whom is threatening Rachel. He also knows that he loves her, but realizes he must do nothing to hurt the case. Nathan wonders whether either of them will survive the wrath of General Officer club that prefers protecting all members even one violating the Army value code.

A CAPTAIN'S HONOR is an exciting military sexual harassment case that readers will enjoy as Donner acts more like a sheik running a fiefdom with a harem. The stalking subplot adds tension, but takes away from the powerful look at a superior abusing power to take advantage of an employee. Fans will salute Elizabeth Ashtree for this strong military romance.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: exciting military romance
Review: After consulting with his brother, a Criminal Investigation Division major, Army Captain Nathan Fordham decides it is time to stop the sexual harassment by Major General Walter Cornelius Donner. Nathan, as the military aide to the Two-Star General, knows how odious Donner is towards women. He believes the new personal assistant may have the right stuff to end the predatory career of Donner for it will take an intrepid woman not afraid of retaliation towards herself or her family. Chief Warrant Officer Rachel Southwell would prefer to avoid the land mines described by Nathan. However, she has no options because of the needs of her son. Rachel agrees to trap the General knowing failure means her career.

As Rachel with Nathan's support does her best to stop Donner, a stalker begins intimidating her and her family. Nathan knows that is not part of the MO of his superior officer so is at a loss as to whom is threatening Rachel. He also knows that he loves her, but realizes he must do nothing to hurt the case. Nathan wonders whether either of them will survive the wrath of General Officer club that prefers protecting all members even one violating the Army value code.

A CAPTAIN'S HONOR is an exciting military sexual harassment case that readers will enjoy as Donner acts more like a sheik running a fiefdom with a harem. The stalking subplot adds tension, but takes away from the powerful look at a superior abusing power to take advantage of an employee. Fans will salute Elizabeth Ashtree for this strong military romance.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Intriguing military romance -- Highly recommended
Review: From the first glimpse, Captain Nathan Fordham knew he was in trouble with Chief Warrant Officer Rachel Southwell who "dazzled him with her contradictions and intrigued him with her complexity." But there is no time for romance on this assignment. Working in conjunction with his brother, a Criminal Investigation Division major, Nate has a plan. He needs a woman without fear to make her vulnerable and with the strength to go after the big brass. He knows that Major General Walter Cornelius Donner must be stopped before he destroys another woman under his command with his sexual harassment.

Rachel can outrun, out think, and out motivate almost any man in the Army. She willing accepts the most difficult assignment at the Pentagon in exchange for an opportunity to be closer to the son she left behind when she enlisted. With his life threatening asthma, Rachel needs to get him listed as dependent quickly. Rachel knows that failure on this assignment will end her career. With the growing attraction to Nate, she needs the assignment resolved just as quickly. Unfortunately, the general and a mysterious stalker are not above using her vulnerabilities to their own advantage.

Author Elizabeth Ashtree pens a powerful tale of honor in the military with A CAPTAIN'S HONOR. Women who have endured sexual harassment will find themselves impressed by Ashtree's careful rendering of such a devastating crime. Unfortunately, the secondary plot of stalking detracts from the power of the narrative. Nevertheless, Rachel's struggles to cope with such a challenging assignment will keep the pages turning. Nate's ambivalence over his role in bringing her into such a difficult situation will likewise strike a sympathetic cord with readers. A memorable military romance, A CAPTAIN'S HONOR comes highly recommended.