Get in and get out—he treats his relationships just like his high-stakes missions. “Mrs. Tappan writes one of the best accounts of today's military fighting man/woman... The characters are so real, and the story so enthralling, that you don't want to put the book down!” ~ Amazon Vine Voice Top customer reviewer Lieutenant Kyle “Mikey” Hammond operates on self-destruct: wild partying, one-night stands, and toxic relationships. Right on target, the night before he’s due to provide security for a journalist in Pakistan, he pulls a pre-emptive screwup with her. Never one to make a bad situation better, he continues to go heavy on the flirtation. When undeniable feelings for the spunky, unshakeable woman grow, it’s time to pull another one of his usual moves: bail out. A master at dealing with violent terrorists, LA Times journalist Samantha Dougin is called in to negotiate the release of four American hostages. But something fishy is going on, and her days reel between insane, high-speed danger and tense downtime. Shamelessly curious, Samantha must - as a woman and a reporter - take advantage of the lulls to strip the charismatic Navy lieutenant of his potent charm. Their explosive battles ignite passion in the bedroom, but just as their feelings for each other deepen, time runs out. A devastating deception catapults the mission into Defcon Holy Crap, and with the lives of four hostages on the line, Kyle and Samantha have no choice but to hurl themselves blindly into the worst. The bestselling and award-winning Wings of Gold Series IS BACK with a brand-new thrilling standalone romance where two total opposites discover they’re made for each other. BONUS CONTENT : Includes an emotional journal entry from a real-life pilot who survived a helicopter crash. Content guidelines : contains profanity and adult situations. A Night Owl Review TOP PICK! "The emotional growth that takes place for one of the main characters is nothing short of brilliant. The military information is spot on, and makes the real factor go way up. I felt like I was in a war zone myself." ~ Romantic Fanatic "Known for her unique talent to keep readers on the edge of their seats...Tracy Tappan manages, once, again, to stay at the top of her game with Allied Operations, combining the grit and fear of being on foreign soil with affairs of the heart." ~ Tome Tender "I give this awesome Tracy Tappan novel a full five hearts for making me cry, not just once, but multiple times. Can't wait for the next one!" ~ Romance Authors that Rock "This book shares the heart and soul of those who fight for the weak, and the heartache of those who never come home. It is not something you will want to miss." ~ Typical Distractions Tracy Tappan is the bestselling and award-winning author of gritty romance, her novels spanning across multiple genres. Her debut novel, THE BLOODLINE WAR, won the bronze medal for romance from the Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY), one of the largest national book contests running. The second book in her Community Series, THE PUREST OF THE BREED, was a USA Book News Award finalist, and the fourth book, MOON-RIDERS, a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner and a TOP FIVE Finalist in the Kindle Book Awards. The third book in her Wings of Gold Series, MAN DOWN, won the Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal for Romance, was a 2017 Kindle Book Awards Semi-finalist, and won the HOLT Medallion for outstanding literary fiction in a novel with Strong Romantic Elements. Tracy holds a master's degree in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling (MFCC), loves to play tennis, enjoys a great glass of wine, and talks to her two Labradors like they are humans (admittedly, the wine drinking and the dog talking probably go together). A native of San Diego, Tracy is married to a former Navy helicopter pilot, who retired after thirty years of service and joined the diplomatic corps. He and Tracy currently live in Rome, Italy. www.tracytappan.com