Step into this yummy collection of tantalizing stories by 7 of today’s most popular authors. With the proceeds donated to charity, these heroes’ stories are a double treat.

Under the Covers by Cat Johnson finds Navy SEAL, BB Dalton, former model, thrust back into his old job in a PR campaign to get more young men to sign up for the SEALs. Though not thrilled with becoming the “poster boy” for the Navy, it is no hardship to work with gorgeous Katherine Jorgenson, his handler. She thinks she is too old for BB, but BB has every intention of showing Katie how much age doesn’t matter when they are together.

In Rule of Engagement by Barri Bryan,Mike O’Shea is one tough Marine. He has never known the comfort of family, unless you count his family of Marines. When he is invited home with a buddy for the holidays and meets his sister, Carole Madison, the attraction is instantaneous on both sides, but Carole has been hurt by a nasty divorce and isn’t going to blithely trust anyone.

Baghdad Bad Boy by Marie Carroll tells of Tori Tucker, a reporter sent to cover the war in Iraq. Having spent the past six months in Baghdad, she has seen it all and heard it all, that is, until she meets the ultimate ladies’ man, Major Lee Jackson. He claims to be TDY, but it seems like his assignment is to pester the beautiful reporter whenever they cross paths

Gift Exchange by Lee Rowan shows that though the penalty for openly declaring their love is death, Lt. William Marshall and David Archer are dedicated to finding a way to commemorate their first Christmas together aboard the HMS Calypso. David has a few special gifts for William, and all he wants in return is a kiss for Christmas. Will the young men find a way to be together in a time when men did not admit their love of other men?

The World She Wants by Denny S. Bryce highlights bionic soldiers of the 23rd Century, designed as superior fighting machines. Newton Stefanovich is one of these soldiers, fighting for the Colony’s Galactic Army. She may be openly sexual but she has never engaged in sexual antics with any mortals, though her closest friend, Brian has been in love with her forever. With one last night before he is transferred, it will take a will of iron to convince Newton to let him spend it loving her.

A Hero’s Welcome by Melanie Anderson has deception is in the air when Suzi discovers the house she has been staying in actually belongs to a soldier, a soldier with sadness in his demeanor that haunts the compassionate Suzi. Suzi wants nothing more than to make this a special holiday for the wounded soul.

In Come A’ Courtin’ by Philippa Grey-Gerou, the war is finally over and Peter Renfrew can follow through with his plans to marry lovely Katie Jacobs, his best friend’s sister. It seems Katie didn’t know Peter had feelings for her, but he’s not about to let that stop him. After dreaming about her through the war, he isn’t going to let her get away now.

A wonderful collection of special holiday stories that focuses on heroes from all walks of life. With a flair for the unexpected, all of the authors that contributed to this collection have penned a group of memorable stories that are sure to please a wide variety of fans. Not only were the stories romantic, they were passionate, brilliantly crafted and packed with endearing characters that felt remarkably like close friends. Heroes Unwrapped makes a woman want to rush out and find a hero of her own. The plotlines are realistic, the characters are warm and personable, and the action is fast-paced. I plan to purchase several copies for friends.

Reviewed by: Scarlet