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Man Down: Military Romantic Suspense (Wings of Gold Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Tracy Tappan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 273 ratings
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A SPEC OPS mission gone horribly wrong ignites an edge-of-your-seat adventure of dodging bullets, deadly chases, and the dangerous pull of an unwanted attraction.

When a high-stakes hostage rescue is crippled by bad intel, Lieutenant Commander Jason “Casanova” Vanderby’s helicopter is shot down in enemy territory. Under fire during a daring escape from the smoking wreckage, the SEAL who was once his best friend takes three rounds, complicating their egress plan - now Jason must hump the injured man to a nearby aid station. But Jason ends up bringing the humanitarian doctor more than a casualty.

A new terrorist horde is hot on his tail.

Now he’s on a run for his life across Pakistan with the safety of both the doctor and a wounded man sitting squarely on his shoulders. But the true test of his will has yet to come. Will he be able to keep this doctor, with her pure heart and striking, exotic beauty, at a firm arm’s length?

For eighteen years Dr. Farrin Barr had good reason to avoid men. Now she’s stuck with one. With his shuttered, handsome features, Jason is impossible to know, but there is safety for Farrin in this kind of detachment…until she must discover the real man beneath his defenses. Moved by what she finds, she tumbles into a night of incredible passion with him.

But nothing could have prepared her for it all to end with what she believes is their final heartbreaking goodbye…

HOLT Medallion winner, Readers’ Favorite Bronze Medal winner, 2017 Kindle Book Award Semi-finalist, MAN DOWN is the standalone slow-burn third book in the high-octane Wings of Gold Series by bestselling author Tracy Tappan.

Content guidelines: contains profanity and adult situations.
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Editorial Reviews

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The quintessential military hero, Navy pilot Jason Vanderby is every woman's dream of what a man should be."
~ Notes From A Romantic Heart

"If you're looking for an action-packed Military Romance then you must read Tappan's Man Down!"
~ The Pen and Muse

"Thrilling, well-structured, and strongly recommended for thriller fans. I loved it and this was a one-sit read for me."
~ BOOKLOVE

"I love the realism this author brings to her stories... The ability to draw the reader in and allow insight into the daily tragedies and heartbreak that is compartmentalized to allow these brave soldiers to continue fighting for our freedom and safety is a remarkable gift that she shares unstintingly."
~ Night Owl Reviews, a FIVE-STAR TOP PICK!

"One complaint I often have with fast-paced "thriller" type stories is how the characters manage to take time to heat up the sheets while their lives are on the line. That didn't happen here, and made things feel more realistic and authentic. When they did finally get physical, though... WHEW! The heat was on for sure!"
~ Long and Short Reviews

About the Author

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

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06W5PMRQT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B. Reed Publishing (February 27, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2425 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 377 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Tracy Tappan is a bestselling and award-winning author and the creator of the Choose A Hero Romance™ reading experience, a brand-new concept in storytelling where the reader controls the ending. You can find out more about this exciting new trend at www.chooseahero.com.

Tracy’s books in paranormal and military romance have earned both bronze and gold medals in the Readers’ Favorite contests, have finaled for the USA Book News and Kindle Book Awards, and won both the HOLT Medallion and the Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY) bronze medal for romance.

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 Labrador like he’s a human (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.

Visit her website and join the gang on her monthly newsletter for giveaways, publication updates, and other fun and sexy news. www.tracytappan.com.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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"Man Down", Wings of Gold series by Tracy Tappan
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"Man Down", Wings of Gold series by Tracy Tappan
Tracy has once again nailed it and has written a great addition to the Wings of Gold series. Loved this one as well. Loved the complex relationship with Jason and Mad Dog. You didn't disappoint Tracy and your faithful readers will love this one. I was sorry when it ended. You do realise Tracy that you have to write more in this series now, no pressure. I loved it and I know your fans will as well. Congratulations you have have delivered again.
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KAB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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I read a lot. With that said, this book was hands above other military romance novels I've read. There is a great plot, a mission, characters with depth. I love that the story interweaves several stories. This series is well developed and keeps your interest from book one to three. Would like to see how Shane and Kitty end up.
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Elizabeth Pavich
5.0 out of 5 stars Man Down
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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Great story how your past can affect your future. Strong characters who find each other and take the chance to love each other.
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Smitten with Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars 'A' rated review...
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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My Review:
I had no idea what to expect going into this novel, since I had never read this author before, but I get in the mood for a good military romance, and OMG...this was a fantastic one!!

So, this is not your typical romance novel. In fact, it's quite a ways into the book before the heroine even appears on the page because this book is about so much more than the romance (although I adored the romance, too).

This book starts with a friendship. Jason and Shane met when they were children. Jason was the kid born with the silver spoon in his mouth, Shane was the son of the maid. On the surface they had nothing in common. But digging deeper, these two have a much tighter bond than a person would expect because they both had deplorable fathers. They connected through that and that connection didn't waver all the way through their very trying teenage years (when they both ended up on their own at 16) and into the Navy. But it was on the day of graduating from BUDS as SEALS that their connection severed.

The real meat of the story takes place ten years after that, but there are tons of flashbacks throughout to show just what these guys meant to one another. But 10 years later, they haven't spoken when the two are the only survivors of a helicopter crash. The evacuate to a medical aide hospital in Afghanistan where they meet Farrin...a doctor working at the hospital although she's evacuated almost everyone with the fighting nearby (fighting because of their mission).

When they arrive she's virtually alone and then things go tits up from there and all three are on the run for their lives.

It's a wonderful book with incredibly well-written suspense. Farrin isn't without her own demons and her story just added to the wonderful depth of the entire book.

I loved every moment of reading this one and honestly only put it down to sleep once I started it (and only did that because there was no way I could stay up all night to finish it). Now I'm stalking Tracy Tappan's author pages wondering when Shane's story is coming, because I want it yesterday.

If you like tough, gritty, wonderfully emotional military romantic suspense, I highly recommend this one!
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Jude
4.0 out of 5 stars 😊
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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Enjoyed this book very much. Well written and interesting storyline.
Only complaint would be towards the end when some of the storyline felt a bit like jumping the shark. Umm, solved a problem and wrapped up story pretty quickly and kinda unbelievable behavior for the main characters.
Looking forward to next book.
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Kat
5.0 out of 5 stars Continuation of Awesomeness...
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
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This book was two stories in one. I loved every minute of the ride and was really hoping they would catch a break toward the end of the journey. This is a story about a longtime friendship on the rocks, and a love story.

Oh, right... formalities: I was given and ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tracy Tappan does a great job of only giving you what you need in background information, not one detail more. So, since this is Jason's story, you find out what you need to about Jason... not too much about Shane. (We will have to wait for Shane's book (*sigh*) As for a love story, the hero and heroine become interested in each other in such a different way than is normal for any romance that I have read to date. It was a new and refreshing take and definitely defied my expectations (in a good way).

Now, there was some talk of killing of a pet, before I agreed to review this book. As a huge animal lover, this made me nervous. So I braced. I committed. The scene was tastefully written... she didn't drag out the memory, and didn't go into details. It was still heinous, and I still wanted to gut the man who ordered it, but I was able to not dwell on it long. Plus, when you see that the character didn't handle it well... you come to sympathize.

Also, a lot of series books will say that they are standalones, but they have all of these extra characters, who obviously have a history. This means that while it's not necessary for you to know the extra characters, you always feel like you are missing something. Not with Man Down. It's part of a series, but it may as well be a one and done book.

Overall, the book moved along at a brisk pace so I was never bored. I had my emotions yanked an pulled all over the place, so you know I was invested. And by the end of the book, I did not have any questions... meaning Tracy Tappan was able to resolve all questions I could possible have. This is a great read and a wonderful add on to the Wings of Gold Series...can't wait for the next one!
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Nicksy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2017
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Another great book from Tracy. This continues the storyline from book 2 in the series, but it can be read as a standalone as she gives enough of a link to pick up the thread. Jason and Farrin are well written, fully rounded characters; just as we have come to expect from Tracy. The story is exciting and believable, cracking along at just the right pace. Oh, and Jason is my new book crush!
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Cat woman
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read if you enjoy military reads.
Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2017
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This is the 3rd book in the series, and boy does Tracy Tappan just keep on getting better as she digs into the series. I burnt the candle at both ends to read this in as littlest time possible. Ergo that means 2 x 3amer's on a work day - see that's how much I loved the story.

Has all the feels, attraction, temptation, denial, sabotage, betrayal, love I could just keep on going on.

Just when you think they have escaped the already tangled web, she weaves into the story another challenge.

Must read if you enjoy military reads.
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Doubledoodles
5.0 out of 5 stars Military action romance - class action
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2017
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Amazingly written, engrossing story. Love the previous books in the series, and wasn't disappointed with Jason's story. His taking on the bad guys, the lost friend, his demons, finding himself and someone he could love all combine for an amazing ride in this story, do I recommend - definitely - highly, so much so that I'd say MUST READ
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, well written!
Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2019
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Loved the characters and their stories. Couldnt put it down once I had started. So good this is the second time I have read it.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Gold
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2019
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Wow again for this excellent third book. Loved them all, so full of emotion and action. All aspects of this book I am in Orr at how detailed the stories unfolded into every emotion available. I recommend to everyone to get into this series it was amazing. Thanks
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