Isolated

Harper Security Ops, Book 21

De: A.K. Evans

Narrado por: Aaron Shedlock, Melissa Moran

Iris Gibson loves her life.

She adores her family, has great friends, and is devoted to her job. Though she hasn’t found the one yet, Iris is confident her guy is out there. She’s been fortunate in every other area of her life.

But that’s when things change.

Private investigator Landen Fox has seen his fair share of puzzling and heartbreaking cases. But he never expected the one bright spot he could always count on in his day would wind up in his office with a dark cloud hanging over her.

Landen can’t help but feel for the cheerful woman who seems to have lost it all in the blink of an eye. When the people most important to Iris turn on her, leaving her feeling more isolated than ever, Landen vows to figure out who’s out to sabotage her.

And in the process of uncovering Iris’s history, the pair form a connection neither of them saw coming.

©2025 A.K. Evans (P)2025 A.K. Evans

Good final installment of the series

This latest and last audiobook in the Harper Security Ops series belongs to Landen Fox.
Landen is the last single operative in the office. Though thrilled for his colleagues, he’s also a little jealous.
Meanwhile, Iris, works at a marketing agency . She love her job, one which she is doing great. she also loves her family and her mornings at the gym where she gets to spend some time with her gym buddie, Landen.
When Iris’s life is turned upside down, and her life starts to spiral, it’s Landen whom she turns to.
For this listener, the story was a little slow and with less action than the previous ones.
That said, it was entertaining. Even though the Harper group will be greatly missed.
Narrators Aaaron Shedlock and Melissa Moran bring the stories to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

The Last Man Standing

Iris is ecstatic when her boss tells her she's on the short list for an promotion. But then things start happening that she can't explain. Missed meetings. Emails she never received. While this mystery is surrounding her work life, she starts interacting more with her gym partner Landen. They begin on friendly terms, talking more about things other than their workouts. When she's perplexed about what's going on with work, she turns to Landen for a listening ear and some help. He and his friends at Harper Security Ops do their best to get to the bottom of what can only be described as sabotage. Issues at work, budding relationship with Landen, something going on with one of her sisters, and her neighbor Walter acting strange all of a sudden, it's a lot for one person to handle. But Iris handles it all with grace. I loved how Iris made sure to check in with Walter, to be persistent with her sister, and to take Landen's help with solving the puzzle of work.

Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock were stellar narrators for these characters. They brought out each character's personalities and gave the story life.

I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this review.

Sweet Slow Burn Romance with a Side of Mystery

Isolated is a sweet, slow burn romance with a side of mystery. Landen and Iris are so gorgeous together—I love that they build their friendship over time, and watching them open their hearts to each other is absolutely beautiful. Iris is an intense woman with serious drive and a loving and kind heart. The drama she is having with her sisters is an interesting part of the story, as is her neighbor Walter.
Compounding those pieces with the mystery happening at her workplace, and it’s no wonder Iris turns to the one port in her perfect storm. Landen is cool, calm, collected, and the epitome of the alpha protector who will stand by your side through it all. I adore that his is the last love story of the series, and the tone and content fit his personality perfectly. As the last installment of the Harper Security Ops series, it is a quiet closing—there is no action or suspense, which readers familiar with the series have come to expect. However, the interpersonal relationships and the drama within those circumstances definitely brings it! This is more of an emotional read with complex situations, and the resolution is both satisfying and surprising.

The narrators deliver fantastic performances—I particularly enjoyed how each narrator voiced their oppositional characters’ roles in this one. The various voices and the energy and enthusiasm they put into each moment of the storytelling experience kept the pace moving and my ears fully engaged. Brava to AK Evans for a wonderfully built series!

refreshing and enjoyable

Iris and Landen story was refreshing and very enjoyable. I liked that the two had known each other for a while and the build up to them becoming a couple. The anticipation of waiting to find out who was out for Iris was real as I couldn't figure out the end game in all the drama to begin with, so the story definitely kept me intrigued. The humor and interactions with other characters like Iris's grumpy neighbor made the story all the better. The narration was great, bringing the characters to life.

Love the story

I can’t believe it’s the last one! I loved the story, slow burn but sweet in some ways with a little suspense. Landen was definitely a favorite with his sexy but charming dates planned.

A perfect ending to the series!

The last man of HSO has fallen and closed out the series perfectly. Iris and Landen had been dancing around each other at the gym for almost 2 years, neither giving into the attraction, until they do. They were the most delicious slow burn, and as the HSO men do, Landen fell fast and hard for Iris. Just as Iris' life is going better than she could have imagined, things start to fall apart with her family and her career. Landen jumps in to do what he can to make things better and helps unravel the mystery surrounding Iris' work drama. I particularly loved the epilogue as it wrapped up their HEA and left a smile on my face to know all the HSO men found their forever.

Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock gave a fantastic performance as Iris and Landen. They brought the story and couple to life with the perfect amount of sweet and suspense.

Such an amazing Story!!

So bittersweet, the ending of the Harper Security Series Ops Series by AK Evans is here, book 21, Isolated.

Landen has been there and watched all of his co-workers find happiness by finding love and now he is feeling like he is really missing out.
Iris is enjoying her life and her job but she feels like something is missing! She loves going to gym not just to work out but because she has a massive crush on Landen but he has friend zoned her.

Wow, how can two people get their signals crossed so much, they each feel like the other has friend zoned them but that doesn’t last long.

Let me just say, I have not only read each one of these 21 books but I have had the opportunity to listen to them as well and this is one series that you just need to pick up and start! You don’t have to read them in order but it helps to keep the characters straight.

The narrators do an incredible job with Landen and Iris! Aaron Shedlock never disappoints with his character, and he does Landen flawlessly! Melissa Moran is a new narrator for me and she was perfect as Iris, refreshing and enjoyable!

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Last book in a great series

The end of a series is never fun, but I have absolutely loved each and every couple. Iris and Landen's friendship and gym relationship prior to it becoming more was fun to see unfold. This story is a sort of slow burn friends to lover's trope with a side of work drama, family issues, "who done it" vibe, and a grumpy neighbor who you just can't help but love.

As much as it stings to be finished with such a large group of characters and families, I can't wait to see what Evans brings for us next. Whatever it is, I'll be here for it!

Beautiful Finish to the Series

Iris and Landon have been the bright spots in each other's mornings at the gym for almost two years. When Iris finally says something to indicate that she is interested in him, Landon has hope. Iris begins feeling isolated as weird things start happening at her work and she goes to Landon for comfort. Then other things happen at the same time, she and Landon grow closer. I loved their love story where Landon holds back wanting to enjoy the process, but communicates to Iris his intentions so she doesn't feel left out. The narrators did a marvelous job! I am sad to see this wonderful series end.