SWAT for Dummies (Deputy Gemma Stone Book 2) by Gail Koger | #BookReview #Action #Comedy #Law #Romance #VirtualBookTour #Novella | @GoddessFish @Askole @gkoger58
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Book Details
SWAT for Dummies by Gail Koger Series: Deputy Gemma Stone #2
Published by Independent Author on 12/18/2023
Genres: Action & Adventure, Adult Fiction 18+, Comedy, Romance
Format: eBook
Pages: 135
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.Just call me Calamity Jane, wherever I go, trouble soon follows. Which makes my job as a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy a bit hazardous. From chasing down a bank robber to dealing with a cat burglar or handling Sun City’s seniors who are crazy as June bugs and horny as hell.
My personal life is complicated. Off duty I’m a ballroom dancer. Detective Sergeant Dante Delgado is my new dance partner. My relationship with him puts me in the crosshairs of a dirty cop with homicidal tendencies. Can we stop him, or will we become his next victims?
Law enforcement isn’t for the fainthearted. Are you brave enough to enter my world?
Author’s Note: I was a 9-1-1 dispatcher for way too many years and this novella contains some of the wilder incidents that occurred.
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Excerpt from SWAT for Dummies
I frowned. There were two naked people on the sidewalk having sex. The woman’s arms were flailing wildly. “Is he raping her?”
“Shit! I think so. Call it in.” Julie flipped on the overhead lights and made a kamikaze cut across four lanes of traffic. Tires squealed, horns honked, and people made rude hand gestures.
Hanging on for dear life, I keyed my mic. “Charlie-23 we’re out with a possible rape in progress at the corner of 59th avenue and Myrtle. I need you to notify Glendale Police Department.”
“Copy, Charlie-23,” the dispatcher replied.
Julie brought the patrol car to a skidding stop in a dry cleaner’s parking lot. We bailed out and sprinted over to the gyrating couple.
“Get off her!” I yelled.
“I’m not done yet,” the man growled and kept thrusting into the woman.
I Maced him. “Oh, yes, you are.”
“Fuck,” he bellowed, and frantically rubbed his eyes.
The woman wrapped her legs around his back and shrieked, “Go away. He’s my best customer.”
“Customer?” Julie shot me an astonished look.
I shook my head in disbelief and noticed the lookie-loos filming us. Great, just what we needed. “Mister, unless you want to get Maced again, you will get to your feet and pull your pants up. Now! No one wants to see that thing.”
Julie grabbed the loudly protesting prostitute under the arms and dragged her away from the john. “It’s against the law to have sex in public.”
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for SWAT for Dummies
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Koger, Gail (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 135 Pages - 12/17/2023 (Publication Date) - self (Publisher)
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My Thoughts on SWAT for Dummies
“SWAT for Dummies” by Gail Koger returns readers to the adventurous life of Gemma Stone, a fearless Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy. Gemma’s world is a hazardous one, filled with bank robbers, cat burglars, and the lively seniors of Sun City who are as crazy as June bugs and horny as hell.
In addition to her action-packed professional life, Gemma’s personal life is equally complicated. As a ballroom dancer off duty, she finds a new dance partner in Detective Sergeant Dante Delgado. However, their relationship puts them in the crosshairs of a dirty cop with homicidal tendencies, leading to suspenseful twists as they attempt to thwart the threat.
Gemma’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of law enforcement, a world not meant for the fainthearted. The author, drawing from her experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, incorporates wild incidents that add authenticity to the novella. The story is laced with laugh-out-loud humor from the opening chapter to the last page, offering a quick and entertaining read at just 135 pages.
Gemma’s military/police family adds a layer of support and protection, making the side characters excellent additions to the narrative. The nuanced exploration of Gemma’s internal struggles, including her processing of killing as a trained sniper, adds depth to the character.
“SWAT for Dummies” can be enjoyed as a standalone, but you don’t want to miss “Stilettos & Sniper Rifles,” Book 1 of the Gemma Stone series. With adult humor, situations, and language seamlessly integrated into the plot, this novella promises an engaging and quick-paced reading experience.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
You might be interested in my review of Book 1, Stilettos & Sniper Rifles.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Koger, Gail (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 133 Pages - 08/09/2023 (Publication Date)
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About Gail Koger
From Gail Koger:
I was a 9-1-1 dispatcher for the Glendale Police Department and to keep from going totally bonkers – I mean people have no idea what a real emergency is. Take this for example: I answered, “9-1-1 emergency, what’s your emergency?” And this hysterical woman yelled, “My bird is in a tree.” Sometimes I really couldn’t help myself, so I said, “Birds have a tendency to do that, ma’am.” The woman screeched, “No! You don’t understand. My pet parakeet is in the tree. I’ve just got to get him down.” Like I said, not a clue. “I’m sorry ma’am but we don’t get birds out of trees.” The woman then cried, “But… What about my husband? He’s up there, too.” See what I had to deal with? To keep from hitting myself repeatedly in the head with my phone I took up writing.
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Easy Amazon Info Link
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Koger, Gail (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 135 Pages - 12/17/2023 (Publication Date) - self (Publisher)
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February 12: Dawn’s Reading Nook
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February 14: Readers Roost
February 15: Sandra’s Book Club
February 16: Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read review
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Gail is one of my favorite authors. I always laugh so hard reading her books.
The excerpt sounds good. Thanks for sharing.
“SWAT for Dummies” by Gail Koger is a hilarious action-packed adventure that mixes in a bit of romance too. It’s a fun read that will keep you entertained! Enjoy!
I liked the excerpt.
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SWAT for Dummies by Gail Koger sounds like a fun and entertaining book that readers will enjoy.