Bossy Hero

Redleg Security, Book 8

De: Jackie Walker

Narrado por: Aiden Snow, Emma Wilder

I fell for Madeline Mason the moment I laid eyes on her fifteen years ago.

But she was the definition of off-limits.

The mother of one of my subordinates in the Rangers. Strike one.

Married. Strike two. Lived in another state. Strike three.

None of that stopped us from desiring each other.

Tragically, it was never the right time for us.

Her life was in near-constant turmoil, and I was building my legacy at Redleg Security.

So I waited for her.

For years, I wished for a someday that I feared would never come.

After she divorced her abusive husband, I hoped our time had arrived.

Then tragedy struck.

I should have moved on.

But a woman like her comes along once in a lifetime.

One night, passion took over. And she was finally mine.

Or so I thought.

Despite our intense feelings, she insists we keep our love a secret.

She’s my everything.

But what am I to her?

Before I can break through her walls, my life turns upside down.

A fight with a dangerous enemy puts her in the crossfire. And a surprise from my past gives her an excuse to run away from her feelings.

As everything unravels, I’m left wondering if I've spent my life loving a woman who will never choose me.

Author's Note: Bossy Hero is not a standalone novel. This is the culmination of the entire Redleg Security saga and is meant to be listened to as part of the series. While you "might" be able to follow along if you listen to this story on its own, it's likely to be somewhat confusing, especially in regards to the suspense plot that's been brewing for several books and the influence of multiple side characters and how they impact the main couple in this story. However, if you're feeling brave, go for it. I'm not the boss of you.

©2025 Jackie Walker (P)2025 Jackie Walker

Such a great audio book

Story 5 stars
Audio 5 stars

Big Al and Maddie’s story is wonderful. The perfect end (for now?) to the Redleg series. It’s full of hurt/comfort, love, suspense, old friends, and all the spice you could hope for. This book spans all the years they’ve known each other and the ups and downs for each of them. This book shows the epic love Big Al has for Maddie and her healing journey to become the person she needs to be to accept his love. This book also covers Big Al’s relationship with his kids, blood or not, and how he works to make those relationships better. This book is epic.

I love the audio! Aiden Snow and Emma Wilder knocked it out of the park. They portrayed all the emotions big and small wonderfully, and they brought life and depth to the characters. They are the perfect voices for Big Al and Maddie. I can not recommend the audio book enough.

Loved this series

I really enjoyed the whole series! Narrators are amazing! Plots and characters were captivating! I loved the humor also!

Obsessed

I am obsessed with Big Al and Maddie. They were the perfect end to the redleg security series!

Redleg Security Series, the finale, OMG!!!

Book 8 of the Redleg Security Series, the finale, OMG!!!

A perfect name for the last book since the story is about the boss of Redleg. We hoped that Jackie would give us Big Al’s story and dang, did she!!!

Tropes:
• He falls first
• Found family
• Second chance
• Later in life
• Friends to lovers

We have watched throughout the series the special friendship that Maddie and Big Al shared. We saw them fight their attraction for one another because of various obstacles that came their way, they found themselves forming a strong foundation of a very special relationship.

Big Al has a heart of gold and I really think he fell in love with Maddie the first time he met her but she wasn’t ready. After the army, Big Al started Redleg but never gave up hope on Maddie.

Maddie had to get out but could she find the strength and courage to leave? Knowing she has no choice, she does.

Seeing how Big Al supports Maddie and gives her the strength she needs to not only believe in herself but him as well, shows just how much Big Al cares for her. He never gave up on Maddie and with him by her side, she can get back up and have the kind of relationship that she deserves.

Aiden Snow as Big Al, oh that was perfect! Aiden has the voice that can give you everything emotion and vibe that you would want to hear. It was great! Emma Wilder, she has the perfect tone to be Maddie. Emma gives us every aspect that Maddie gives throughout the book. This is one of the best duet I have listened to as they give us the characters emotions and you can feel everything they portray in their words!

Bittersweet ending as the series is complete but we all know Jackie and she won’t leave us hanging for long on what will be coming next!

More

I wish there was another book! I can’t believe it’s over!! Please tell us there is more coming

Finally!!

I have waited for so long to read Big Al and Maddie’s story. It did not disappoint! This book gave me all of the emotions, I laughed, I cried and I was even angry at times but it was everything I needed. I’m honestly sad that this whole series is over. I could read about the Redleg family again and again..

Awesome Narration & Ending to an Amazing Series!

Jackie Walker takes us full circle with this eighth book of her amazing “Redleg Security” series, Big Al and Madeline “Maddie” Mason’s story. Big Al, former army ranger, founder and creator of Redleg Security, and the boss of the team. The story starts with his younger self, a twenty-one-year-old, looking to have the time of his life, but it was a night he will never forget and carries the weight of it for the rest of his life. He had a great team while serving in the Army, and when one of his men, Leo Mason, said his mom was in trouble, he went along to help her, Madeline. He felt an instant connection to her that night, but it wasn’t their time yet, not by choice though, but by circumstance, and she wasn’t ready or strong enough to leave her life behind. They kept in touch, and a friendship developed and continued through the years. When Big Al left the Army, he started Redleg, with Leo and Sawyer, joining him and a few others he met along the way, another he considered a son. Al never gives up on Madeline and leaves the ball in her court, and after unsuccessful attempts at severing her relationship with her abusive husband, she finally gets the courage to do it, but her confidence is shot and not yet ready. Besides the romance storyline, we get glimpses of events that occurred with the Redleg team up to their present and the ongoing case from the start of the series comes to a head for an exciting ending. Walker crafted a multilayered story with complex characters and witty dialogue, and I loved how it all played out with plenty of drama, angst, action, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and a years in the making, but so worth the wait romance. Both Alan and Madeline battled with their past demons, each having heartbreaking backstories, but once they opened up about it, it did not have the power to hurt them anymore. The Redleg family is a found family, love the camaraderie amongst them and I am going to miss them all. Jackie Walker, thank you for this amazing story and world you created and the wild and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Jackie Walker chose the perfect cast to bring her characters and story to life. Aiden Snow and Emma Wilder are superbly talented voice artists, and they did an amazing job voicing and humanizing the characters, delivering a perfect portrayal of each. Wilder absolutely nailed it as Maddie, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her fierceness to her strength. Snow did the same for Big Al and was just as amazing. Both were fantastic performing the roles of the side and secondary characters. Their pacing and tone were just right for the story and they handled the witty dialogue effortlessly. You could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they capture all the characters’ emotions and have you feeling each one. They are entertaining storytellers and their performance captivates you and keeps you riveted to the story.

What a way to end an era

I knew going into this, that boss and Maddie was the end of an era, they were going to close out this series, I don’t think I truly understood how cathartic it would be for me. I have loved watching each and every one of these characters develop. But seeing boss FINALLY get his girl? And to see Maddie finally get a love that isn’t conditional and isn’t violent? My freaking HEART. Annnd Alan with all his kids but especially Tomer and Lettie. MY FREAKING HEART I SWEAR. Jackie really did it. This was the perfect way to close out a series. And the cameos from the Amos’s? 🤌🏼 loved love love love. I can not wait to see where her brain takes us next. It’ll be a good one I am sure of it.

just too long

not as good as the others in the series, this one was too long and the first part is so frustrating. I don't know, I just couldn't even get through it, when I've listened to all the others and liked them.