Codename Raike

The Omega Series, Book 2

De: J. R. Tootill

Narrado por: Lee Daniels, Sean Masters, Joe Arden

Victor "Skeet" Thompson lived his life according to the codes he bound himself to. As a navy SEAL, the vow to humbly serve as a guardian was embedded in his DNA. When he joined the FBI, he dedicated himself to fidelity, bravery, and integrity. He was a man in service; to the team, to the job, and to those who needed his help. But he mostly believed he was a man serving his family in the best way he knew how. But what happens to his code when the illusion of that idealistic dream crumbles around him?

Alexandria "Ghost" Snyder isn't like other women. When her friends played bridal dress-up with baby dolls, she plotted paintball strategies and played interactive sniper games on her computer. She was fourteen when her father put a rifle in her hand, and her destiny was clear. She was a good shot before she joined the Marines but found her center as a skilled sniper. Now that she was back home, nothing was what she thought it would be. No matter how she tried to acclimate to civilian life, she was lost. No. Not lost. She was worse than that. She was unnecessary.

When Skeet's marriage falls apart. Over the phone. Via text. He starts a new life in a new city. As a single parent, he wants to do the best he can for his kids. And when he can't deny his feelings for Alex, things really get complicated. Can he risk his heart and take another chance on love? For a woman like Alex, he's sure as hell going to try.

Alex never dreamed of true love. Or marriage. Or kids. Until she meets Skeet. And all the things she never thought she wanted seemed to come with this sexy single dad, including an angry 10-year-old boy and a precocious 6-year-old girl. And suddenly, she can't see her life without them. But can she take a chance on this new life? For a man like Skeet, she's sure as hell going to try.

Codename Raike is intended for a mature audience over eighteen due to language, sexual situations, and depictions of trauma.

©2022 J. R. Tootill (P)2024 J. R. Tootill, Blue Nose Audio

Codename: Raike

ALC Audiobook Review
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
3🌶️🌶️🌶️

Codename: Raike is the second book in The Omega series. I really love J.R. Tootill’s books. I love that the FMC are baddies alongside their men. Skeet was a SEAL alongside Tuck and Josh. He has joined Tuck and Leah’s team. Skeet and his wife have been having problems for years. She resented Skeet for extending his tours and has started cheating on him. Alex is an ex marine sniper. She is the best of the best. Alex is part of Tuck and Leah’s team. Skeet’s wife served him with a divorce over the phone. Skeet has always been attracted to Alex’s strength and bad AF status. This book does have a huge plot twist in it. I can’t wait for the next book!

Lee Daniels, Sean Masters, and Joe Arden did a fantastic job narrating this book in duet style narration.

Another Hit

Book 2 of the Omega Series is just as brilliant as the first. Tuc and Leda's story from book 1 overlaps with Alex and Skeet's, so it's interesting to see some of the same events from different perspectives. This book drives the Omega Security team forward, and we see their friendships become stronger all while Alex and Skeet fall in love. I really loved how well-written Dylan and Abby were. Kid characters are either hit or miss, and JR did a wonderful job.

Lee Daniels and Sean Masters really give life to Alex and Skeet. Their performances were top notch and I would definitely listen to both narrators again, and their voices have a great contrast in this duet narration. The cameo by Joe Arden was also well done.

Lee and Sean are FANTASTIC

J.R’s writing combines action and military with love and humor. Skeet and Alex have a slow-burn that makes sense for their storyline and fits the trajectory of their characters. Sean and Lee give Skeet and Alex a building chemistry that carried throughout the story. I really like how they have respective talents and roles within the group that allow them to be individuals, yet they are able to combine those same attributes in a way to offset each other and balance the team.

Lee provides Alex with a stoic sense of purpose and gives a profile of a woman who is comfortable with her sense of self, is very good at her job as “Ghost”, and is an asset to the team. Equally as refreshing is Sean’s presence as Skeet; his character is going through personal turmoil at home and trying to reconcile his feelings toward Alex performing his own duties within the team.

These two have an obvious connection that comes through by way of this audio and I love that it gets to breathe and evolve without rushing the story of their relationship. Additionally, I love how Lee and Sean voice the other members, particularly Tuc and Leda. You’d almost think Sebastian York made a cameo in this — Sean’s performance is spot on. And Lee’s kid voice? I will happily listen to this duo again. This story was endearing, magnetic, and I was sad to see it end!

It’s what you didn’t know you needed to read

Code Name Raike 🎧
By JR Tootill

Another winner. This series focuses more on plot than spice. However, the spice doesn’t miss when presented
Characters are real, authentic, broken, heroes and so much more. That includes secondary characters as well.
The love story here though will hit you in the feels. Wasn’t expecting that.
Highly recommend
Narrators: 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Codename Raike

Ghost and Raike are book 2 of the omega series. Both have pasts and things that haunt their present lives but together with their other Omega family they can make it through anything. Ghost is used to being part of the team but working alone. While Raike would not have survived without his brother's. Both are in very different places in their lives when a case brings them all together and they build a friendship from their found families. I absolutely loved the ending of this book and can not wait for 3 to be avaliable on Audiobook. Sean Masters and Lee Daniels put so much into these characters and I can not picture anyone better to play these two. Joe Arden's cameos to this series have been great. I am excited to see where the series goes from here.

Gripping romance suspense

This is a gripping blend of romance and suspense. Skeet, a devoted single dad and former FBI agent, and Alex, a confident ex-Marine sniper, navigate love, family, and danger. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the story is both heartfelt and action-packed. The audiobook is outstanding, with Sean Masters and Lee Daniels delivering seamless duet narration. Masters captures Skeet’s strength and vulnerability, while Daniels brings Alex’s vibrant personality to life. Their performances, especially the kid voices, add depth and authenticity. Joe Arden’s intriguing cameo enhances the experience. This is for fans of mature romantic suspense, with a perfect balance of emotion, action, and good narration.

Don’t want to miss this one.

Great story and amazing performances by Lee Daniels and Sean Masters. Lots of different characters for them to portray and each had their own personalities and voice that you could tell apart. I absolutely love Lee Daniels. Her performances are always so effortless.

Fantastic Story & Narration🎧Riveting & Heartfelt!

J.R. Tootill continues to wow me with another fantastic novel, the second in her amazing Omega Security series, and this book was just as captivating as the first, so much, once I started it was hard to stop because I need to know what happened next. The book kicks off ten years earlier, Victor “Skeet” Thompson, on the same SEAL team as Tuc, was on a mission in Afghanistan, a mission that went bad and changed their all their lives and one that cost them. Alexandria “Ghost” Snyder, a Marine and a sniper, was on a mission with her team lead by Mack, and it was personal for her and her last tour with the Marines. Fast forward to present time and back in the states, in Philly, and we get a glimpse of the early days and then the start of Omega Security. Skeet’s marriage is on the rocks, and his wife Trish wants a divorce and shows her cards. He is more concerned about his children than her, so he needs to tread carefully. Alex, who is her own person, takes a liking to Skeet, but she won’t mess with a married man. There is an undeniable chemistry between them, and they could deny each other for so long. I thought these two were great together and for each other, and it was great to watch their relationship grow. His kids complicate things for Alex, and there was some resistance and awkwardness, but in true Alex fashion she does not give up. Alex gets a call for a job, one she was going to pass on, but it raised some flags and she knew it was going to hit close to home, close to Skeet and Tuc. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out, with a perfect balance of drama, angst, action, twists, thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt emotion and a slow burn but so worth the wait romance. Like the first book, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. J.R. Tootill, thank you for another amazing story and the wild and emotional roller coaster ride.

🎧📚🎧  And for the amazing narration, Lee Daniels, Sean Masters and Joe Arden are superbly talented voice artists and the perfect cast to bring these characters to life. Daniels and Masters were fantastic as the two leads, Alex and Skeet, performing in duet, giving each a voice that fits their personalities and demeanor perfectly, and Arden, who jumps in as Rourke, is just as fantastic and does the same. They were fabulous performing the roles of the side/secondary characters, children included. Their pacing and tone are just right for the story, and they capture all the characters’ emotions and have you feeling each one. They are entertaining storytellers and their performance elevates the already amazing story to another level. Thanks for another exceptional listen.

Realization

Dear Author, you are truly one Badass writer! The only way of making these two books any better would be to watch a real performance in a TV or theater movie. Truly find a producer!

Loved it!!

Great second installment of the series!! Great storyline, narration was on point, now onto book 3!!