Ami's Hoard

I liked Linden's previous story and the blurb of this one was pretty intriguing. I mean, not often I read about a Marine who basically told potential recruited officer to think twice about joining.

Overall, it was a nice story but there were still unresolved things that I wish was further explored. Most 'glaring' for me was with Cole's past and his PTSD situation. What the heck have happened between him and his fellow marine buddies? I got that Cole still felt guilty but I couldn't understand his anger and curtness towards his friend (who only called to ask him to attend a wedding).

I also didn't really understand why Matt felt that he needed to explore his option for joining the Marine. Don't get me wrong, it's not about the idea of 'joining' -- but to me I felt that Matt has a good life going for him. Sure, his mother was still babying him but it was not a very bad situation (Matt could told her to stop acting like it ANYTIME he wanted). Matt's stepfather was a good man. He had NO problem with his sexuality with his parents. SO??

I didn't dislike it, again it was an okay story. It could've been further developed and I wish it had.