Ask, Tell
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Where can you turn when you’re caught in a crossfire of war and passion?
Captain Sabine Fleischer is a skilled and dedicated U.S. Army surgeon deployed to a combat hospital in Afghanistan. She is also one of the thousands of troops who are forced to serve in silence because of the military’s anti-gay policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT).”
Usually driven and focused, Sabine finds that battles raging both inside and outside the perimeter walls are making it more and more difficult for her to deal with her emotions. Dealing with loss and mortality, lack of privacy, sleep deprivation, loneliness and the isolation forced on her by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” are all taking their toll. Plus, her long-term relationship with a civilian back home is quickly becoming another casualty of war.
Colonel Rebecca Keane is an enigmatic career officer who runs the surgical unit like clockwork. Well liked and respected by those who work with and under her, she walks a fine line to preserve the military’s chain of command while connecting with those under her care and supervision. Sabine knows the Colonel is way off-limits, but can’t help fantasizing about her. Especially when she starts picking up unspoken cues—a stolen glance, a secret smile, an “accidental” brush of hands. Or is it just wishful thinking? After all, Rebecca’s wedding ring shines almost as brightly as her deep blue eyes…
Customer Reviews
Roller coaster ride
This is expertly constructed. Absolutely terrifying. Gut wrenching. Heart breaking. I felt the love overriding horrific obstacles. I can’t imagine overcoming DADT, combat injuries, Army rules except with exquisite love.
I am likely reading “Ask, Tell” again while you read this
Sabine, the protagonist has an entertaining and optimistic inner monologue that had me giggling from start to finish. She has difficult situations to encounter and with a quick wit, is intelligent enough to get through them all with a little help from her friends. I was rooting for her from beginning to end. I felt like I was right there with her through most of it.
Noyes, the author held my attention for the entire book. Every character was well thought out. I’m saying this as someone whose first preference is playing video games. Now I’ve got to end this review so I can read “Ask, Tell” again.
Strong Women
I like a strong focus on women in strong positions & mind. Thanks