Navy Brat

Rating:
Summary: Tedious
Review: I generally enjoy any kind of romance with a military theme and the cover of this book quickly caught my eye. It's unfortunate, because I endured 297 pages of boredom in order to get to the anti-climatic finish.

The "heroine" of the tale, Erin MacNamera is a bland character with very few redeeming qualities. Forced to grow up as a navy brat, she refuses to engage in a relationship with a wonderful man simply because he is in the military. She is petty, spiteful, and rude in her quest to drive him away.

My biggest problem with the story is the fact that the author conveys an attitude that growing up as a military brat is a prison sentence. She fails to mention the plethora of benefits there are to being a military dependent. Most children of military tend to be outgoing, culturally sensitive, broadly educated and adventurous.

This is the first book I've read by this author and it will also be the last.

Rating:
Summary: Navy Brat - Apt Description
Review: The title is apt. The lead character is, in fact, an undeserving brat who meets a wonderful lieutenant jg. However, she doesn't want a relationship with the guy because he's in the military and she cherishes the stability of not having to move as his tours of duty change. She behaves miserably towards him. One would only hope that the lieutenant would meet someone better. The book is a frustrating and shallow read, in part, because the lead character generates absolutely no sympathy. Try again Ms. Macomber. You can do better.

Rating:
Summary: Navy Brat Should be Titled Navy Bad
Review: This series of books was originally published in the early 90's and probably should have been left alone after that initial publication. From the first, the outcome of this book was predictable. But, what could have been an interesting change-of-heart story; turned into a series of whining sessions. The lead female doesn't deserve her male counterpart. Her character continuously sings the sorry tune of self pity. She was truly obnoxious. By the end of the book, I wanted the Lieutenant to marry ANYBODY else. This book gets two stars for the subplots and the the perfect Lieutenant. I was disappointed with this book. Debbie Maccomber usually delivers better stories.