Rating: 4.5π
Did I lose it over the turns in this book? Why yes I did. Had zero clue Stone was going to take the series in this amazing direction. Iβm so excited and in for this series.
If you havenβt read this or are familiar here, author Annabella Stone is taking black ops, military top secret missions, explosive situations, alpha military training forces, fated mates, magic, outstanding use and twists on Irish mythology and lore. Legends come to life. I feel like Iβm forgetting something.
If that wasnβt enough.
Stone packs her storytelling with a found family of a black ops unit called Volcano. Then starts expanding her characters and universe with Irish mythology and folding in magical powers and fated mates in a way thatβs entirely different. Itβs pulled together by the steel, strength , and love for the fight for doing the right thing, for loyalty, and brotherhood.
Stone bridges the worlds between humanity and mythology and makes it powerful and believable in the men and their bonds. To the one they love and to the group they call brothers.
Itβs not without elements that had me asking for more exploration or explanation about some areas. Like what happened to the supernatural training that was supposed to happen.
However, Iβm betting it will be a part of the next book to come out next year.
But here? The yes, explosive story begins with *Viper* Dare and his rescue of Archaeologist *Ward* Sutherland while on a secret mission with his unit.
Itβs one wild and crazy thing after another. I absolutely wonβt spoil the twists and surprises but Stoneβs rich lush descriptions bring to life such incredible characters and scenes that you can hear the songs, smell the banquet, and take in the atmosphere that Viper and Hank are watching and are a part of.
Great twists, outstanding characters, and action sequences, vividly captured details and beautiful use of magic and mythology.
Thereβs an Irish dictionary for some of the words and phrases. Loved that.
I only wish I could zoom ahead for the next bookβs release date.
A fantastic book, grand series and one Iβm highly excited to recommend.
Cover Design By: Golden Czermak
Operation Volcano :
- Operation Magma #1
- Operation Caldera #2
- Operation Fuego #3 – April 30,2026 (argh!) – Reaperβs storyΒ
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Operation Caldera: PNR/Special Forces/Military MM Fiction (Operation Volcano Book 2)
Blurb
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Navy SEAL Kelvin *Viper* Dare was born to be a frogman. Heβs pretty much seen it all over his fifteen-year career, and nothing surprises him anymore. Nothing except an unexpected natural disaster, which sends his teamβs latest mission to hell in a handbasket. Volcanic blasts were not even on his radar when he and his men deployed to search for the newest terrorist to dare bring war to US soil. Now he must figure out how the hell he can protect not only his team, but also the American they find deep in the cave system, which offers their only chance of survival.
Archaeologist Howard *Ward* Sutherland was supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime to study the ancient markings found at a cave entrance on an unnamed island in the Indian Ocean. The further into the cave he moves, the more of the witch symbols he deciphers, and the louder the island rumbles and shakes under his feet. He may not be able to see what is happening on the surface, but the sudden appearance of a Special Ops team, and its growly, bossy leader, tells him things are very, very wrong.
When an ancient power stirs and the veil between worlds cracks, they must choose between duty and destiny. Because some doors, once opened, demand more than loyaltyβthey demand your soul.
Magic, legends, and a brotherhood whoβve been waiting for their High King!
PNR/Special Forces/Military MM Fiction packed with Irish myths and legends, alpha heroes, raw emotion, fated mates, and more.
- Publisher: Embers Romance LLC
- Publication date: July 31, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 360 pages
- Book 2 of 2: Operation Volcano
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 