Maverick

Elite Ops, Book 2

By: Lora Leigh

Narrated by: Clarissa Knightly

Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Micah Sloane knows almost everything there is to know about Risa Clay, including the vicious betrayal she endured years ago and the distrust she’s harbored ever since. The only way for the Elite Ops agent to uncover an assassin - and banish the ghosts of his own dark past - is to use Risa as bait. But nothing has prepared him for her disarming blend of innocence and sensuality, or for his overwhelming need to protect her.…

Risa has spent six years rebuilding her life. And now, to save it, she must pose as Micah’s lover and draw a killer into the open. It’s a risky plan - especially with a man as powerfully seductive as Micah. But, as their charade becomes reality, Risa realizes the greatest danger may lie in losing her heart forever.…

©2009 Lora Leigh (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Hummmmmmm..........

I love Lora Leigh and I was so in love with Wild Card in which I listed to it twice.

With the above said, I couldn't wait for the next book in this series but will have to say I was extremely disappointed. I felt that the depth of the characters and the story line were severally lacking. I hope Book 3 gets back on track with the first........

Too confusing to read as a stand alone

What did you like best about Maverick? What did you like least?

He was ok just too repetitive

Has Maverick turned you off from other books in this genre?

probably

What aspect of Clarissa Knightly’s performance would you have changed?

She was ok just the story was weird

Do you think Maverick needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Honestly didn't finish it so really don't know or care

Any additional comments?

Not worth the money

The best

I loved loved loved this book. I love the whole series. So good. So worth listening to.

Just Ok...

The story was just ok, the character chemistry was lacking. I may have enjoyed this better if the narration was different. I normally like this narrator but I didn't like the voice and dry way she narrated Micah, I also had a hard time with the way she pronounced specific words including the way she pronounced the hero's name, I've never heard Micah pronounced like Meekah and it drove me crazy.

Hold onto your hats!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Most definitely. It's not entirely believable but that's why I bought it. There were lots of twists and turns with a few laughs mixed in. Lora has a way of describing things just enough without overdoing it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Risa because she was strong and feisty.

Have you listened to any of Clarissa Knightly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think that this is one of her best. She really seemed to get into it.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I'm not entirely sure it would make a good movie but I guess I would out of curiosity.

Any additional comments?

This book will entertain you, no doubt about it.

Not as great as the book actually

I liked the story... loved Micah but the narrators pronouciation of his name as Meecah is driving me NUTS

A great listen and it had me hooked at Chapter 1

Typical LL book - brilliant plot as the secret Elite Ops team head another mission that is filled with ex Military/Special Forces hunks (all handsome and buff of course!) as they battle against the evils of this world that no-one else can touch. This has more of a 'mystery and thriller' type theme and I think that is why this has been listed under that category rather than the Romance genre as book 1 was.

However, don't despair as it has lots and lots of hot romance too written by the queen of erotic romance novels and, if you are familiar with her other books, she doesn't disappoint. Micah and Risa's story is hot but it's also very touching, tender and heartbreaking too as she tries to trust again whilst he battles an enemy from his past.

This was published in '09 so I beg Audible to give us the other 4 books in the series - please please please.

Worth a credit? Well it ticked all my boxes and then some - so that would be a YES.

One of the best books of the series

Would you consider the audio edition of Maverick to be better than the print version?

The performance was strong, solid and pure. I was drawn into the story with the first page.
The narrarator kept my interest peaked. Her voice was enjoyable and pure.

What did you like best about this story?

The suspense and romance were over the top great.

Have you listened to any of Clarissa Knightly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was my first and I look forward to future recordings.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book brought both emotions to the forefront. I so wanted Risa to find her joy in life. Micha was intriguing and also desperate for a full life. Both made me cry with the horrors experience. Just a great read!

Nearly didn't buy it!!!

Would you listen to Maverick again? Why?

I loved this book when I read it! But I wasn't sure it would be a great listen and I was so wrong. I loved it. A hero that I almost wanted to hate but he got it together in the end, and the ensemble characters that make the story interesting. The thing is I am a huge Lora Leigh fan, I adore her Breeds Series and anything she has penned is worth a read / listen.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Even though I knew the story yes it was an interesting listen

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Wasn't terrible ..... not my favourite narrator but I wasn't put off.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

actually I didn't listen to it in one sitting but I think that is because I had read the book before listening to the audio version.

Umm yes please!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book! It has great back round, great charactors, love story, and of course a bad guy. You will want to read Wild Card first to get more to this story. The 2 books have tied together perfectly! I love stories about a strong man that loves and protects the woman he loves with everything he has.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Maverick?

The necklace put it all together for me.