BOOK REVIEW- NAVY SEAL RESCUER (Heroes for Hire #7) by Shirlee McCoy

After four years in prison for crimes she didn't commit, Catherine Miller just wants to lie low at her isolated farmhouse. But someone still thinks she's guilty—and should pay the ultimate price. Someone angry enough to spray-paint murderer on her home and attack her in broad daylight. Her neighbor, former navy SEAL Darius Osborne, vows to hunt down her predator. The handsome security contractor has as harrowing a past as Catherine's, and won't let anyone get too close. Yet with a cold-blooded killer on her trail, they'll get closer than either ever imagined.   AMAZON  5 STARS


This book was outstanding, emotional in a good way and amazingly good. The only thing that I didn't like was that it came to an end.   I felt like when everything was being wrapped up...no, not yet. Oh, the ending was good but like I said the edge of the seat adventure was over and I just wasn't ready.  Yes, there is a H.E.A. for Catherine and Darius but I don't think I'm giving that much away because it won't be easy getting there.  But it was enjoyable to read.  
Catherine had so much against her even after being exonerated and released from prison.  The poor woman just couldn't seem to catch a break.  She lost four years of her life and the precious time with her beloved grandmother who raised her.  Eileen was one spunky, loving grandmother who was fighting against  cancer.   She wasn't going to win it but Catherine wanted every minute there was to be with her.  Eileen was one direct woman and there are some secrets that are going to be revealed.  And they are dangerous ones of course.  

Darius had wounds of his own but it seems like he also had a very generous heart as well.   Even though he was on a healing vacation, he was quick to step up and help Catherine when she needed it.  Even though it went against his plans, he was a steady good guy.   Catherine was not quick to trust because of all the betrayals in her life but Darius just kept proving that he was trustworthy.  When he gave his word, he kept it.  The relationship that develops between Darius and Catherine is a good one even though there are times Catherine is afraid to move forward and get hurt again.  But she is working towards an "Aha" moment when it comes to her feelings about Darius.  He didn't take quite as long to realize how he felt about her but he just kept showing up and was patient with her.  

If I wanted to use another word to describe this book it would be that it had lots of "action."   Twists, turns and more danger almost around every corner.   You could almost feel Catherine's weariness right along with her.  The author keeps the tension of the story going really well.  
There is also a touch of Catherine re-connecting with her faith in God but it doesn't overtake the story. 
An Epilogue with  more details of what happens next for Catherine and Darius would have been nice.   But at least the reader could see that they would be together.