• Above All, Honor

  • Honor Series, Book 1
  • By: Radclyffe
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (796 ratings)

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Above All, Honor

By: Radclyffe
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Editorial Reviews

The first book in Radclyffe's Honor series introduces Blair Powell, the headstrong daughter of the President of the United States who chafes at the Secret Service's constant surveillance. Things change when Cameron Roberts is assigned to watch her, and the two women develop a deep and forbidden attraction to each other, with Cameron caught between her duty and her love. In a forceful yet nuanced performance, Abby Craden conveys Cameron's hardened interior as it begins to melt around the seductive Blair, whose standoffish attitude morphs into something more vulnerable and quivering, her voice capturing the messiness of their illicit desire.

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The first in the Honor series, Above All, Honor introduces single-minded Secret Service Agent Cameron Roberts and the woman she is sworn to protect - Blair Powell, the daughter of the President of the United States. Cam's duty is her life - and the only thing that keeps her from self-destructing under the unbearable weight of her own deep personal tragedy. However, she hasn't counted on the fact that the beautiful, willful first daughter will do anything in her power to escape the watchful eyes of her protectors, including seducing the agent in charge. Both women struggle with long-hidden secrets and dark passions as they are forced to confront their growing attraction amidst the escalating danger drawing ever closer to Blair. From the dark shadows of rough trade bars in Greenwich Village to the elite galleries of Soho, each must balance duty with desire and, ultimately, choose between love and honor.

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Passion, Duty, Honor

This is THE lesbian Secret Service series. It’s all about passion versus duty, and danger versus excitement.

Agent Cameron Roberts is sworn to protect the daughter of the United States President, Blair Powell.

Both women have dark secrets, (that they’re lesbians, perhaps?) and of course Blair is the willful spoiled one who wants to do whatever she wants and get away with it. She decides to seduce Cameron (and of course, Cam dutifully, painfully tries to resist!)

Blair gets in danger (there’s a stalker) and Cam has to rescue her. This sets up the ULTIMATE, satisfying sex scene.

Abby Craden is just so versatile, she brings all they tension you could want to this racy thriller.

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Blink and you'll miss it

There is no denying that the great Radclyffe has bought us a fine character in secret service agent Cameron Roberts ,strong, hot , racked with guilt and fighting the feelings she knows she shouldn't be having for the presidents daughter ,the feisty Blair Powell, the young woman she has been appointed to protect.
This would have been great if it didn't seemed rushed and nothing more than a set up for the sequel which you get a taste of at the end of this book .
Personally I felt short changed it felt like she had to force every cliche in the book ,in the book and once all the boxes where ticked it was sequel time .
She has me and I will read the next installment ,just be aware this book is just a really long prolog .

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Uhm... IDK

I honestly don't have much to say after listening to this title. The potential was there I guess, but I didn't really enjoy how the author went about the story line. It was just a whole bunch of sex.
I was feeling the interactions between Blair and Cam, but all they were really were glances here and there and then there was the occasional times when Blair pretty much just groped and felt Cam up while Cam tried so hard to resist. And then wham! All of a sudden Cam got shot and there's just random declarations of love and then they're having sex. Maybe I missed something, yeah I probably did... Cause I can't get how they go from this crazy sexual tension and dancing around each other, to declarations of love and sex. I just wasn't feeling it.

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Bottom of the barrel stereotypes

Implausibly beautiful and gym toned characters rules by their overwhelming lusts. Pandering to worst stereotypes. The author can write drama. Just needs better portrayal of lesbians that is truer to life.

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Love the narrator!!

What did you love best about Above All, Honor?

the narrator read this book just the way it should be done!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Above All, Honor?

tons of sex!

Which character – as performed by Abby Craden – was your favorite?

she read them all wonderfully

Any additional comments?

DOWNLOAD this you wont be disappointed

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Despite Some Highlights....

There are several certainties in any book written by Radclyffe; two women who view the world differently; from divergent backgrounds will clash initially. However they will also feel a great passion for each other and after a few mandatory missteps they will inevitably be overcome by their feelings and unrequited love will be requited. Among the two principal characters in this one Agent Cameron Roberts is what you'd expect from a woman in Federal Law Enforcement. She's crisp, highly organized and very disciplined. The other protagonist; the president's daughter Blair Powell is a character who is not well cast in a lead role. She is a bitchy, whiny, self centered, self involved twit who perceives a few days in a luxury hotel as a major impediment to her happiness. She evidently has no problem pulling childish stunts that present a risk either to the agent's career, or worse, their lives. This book also gives a one chapter sneak peek at the sequel to this selection and her behavior presents just as self indulgent as it did in this book. Thus, I not only can't recommend this book; I'll avoid any subsequent books in the series.

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It got good once I got used to the writing

The writing isn’t my favorite and I think there could have been more character development but it looks like that possibly takes place over several books. But regardless Abby Craden + lesbian romance always = home run.

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Awful

The book has no chemistry and is very robotic. The main character Blair is a reckless petulant self absorbed woman. She likes to just sleep with everything insight because she’s pining for the other character. Author doesn’t show any kind of courting between main characters. How dumb is that?? Cam is closed off I didn’t mind her at all, the book runs in circles and “she can’t be recognized, no one knows who I am” how the hell can they not know when you’re on tv?!!?? Book was not believable at all everything was forced. “Blair doesn’t do this” character continues throughout the book to do certain acts that she doesn’t usually do. I’m glad this book was free.

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It was Ok

It was an ok story. I just finished Provincetown series and it was absolutely amazing and that narrator was outstanding. I didn’t enjoy this narrator at all.

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A Legendary Author

What did you love best about Above All, Honor?

As with every book by Radclyffe, the plot is compelling.

What other book might you compare Above All, Honor to and why?

If I HAD to pick another book that I would compare to the "Honor" series, it may be "The Lonely Hearts Club". It's hard to say.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene is when Cam snatches Blair from a club when Blair least expects it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A sacrifice for love.

Any additional comments?

Radclyffe is in the top 99% of Lesbian Fiction authors. I look forward to many more books, as well as the books authored by LL Raand.

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  • tami-lyn
  • 12-02-13

Brilliant

Where does Above All, Honor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Above all honor is on my top fav books to listen to

What was one of the most memorable moments of Above All, Honor?

When Cam gets shot and falls to her knees knowing Blair is safe and sound

What about Abby Craden’s performance did you like?

One of the best I have heard

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Blair tries to get to Cam after she has been shot and Cam closes hers eyes knowing the woman she loves is safe

Any additional comments?

I love all of Radclyffe's book I have read nearly every one but to hear them come to life and hear there love and troubles is amazing. Above all honor was one of my first lesbian books and I fell in love with Cam and Blair now to listen to them I can't wait for all the series.

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  • Bennett
  • 11-14-21

Recommended

A good story and introduction to what looks likely to be a great series.

Abby Craden keeps the story going.

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  • miss amanda hearn
  • 11-22-20

brilliant

loved this book so much im off to get the next one. looking forward to seeing what happens

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 07-15-22

wouldn't recommend

I struggled to finish as the characters are flat, the storyline was ok but some parts are questionnable or not detailed enough.
I have read the bad reviews, but wanted to like it as the following books in the series were on sale.
Unfortunately, only Abby Craden's voice made me finish.

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  • S A Miller
  • 04-20-22

It takes more than one listen

Having got further into the series relistening to this and knowing who and what Claire is moves it into a different level.

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  • Susie
  • 03-15-22

Disappointed

Sorry but I can't write anything good about this book.Not even a love story. Both characters just having sex with others while we should believe how deeply they feel for each other!?!
It was a joke.Very disappointed. Wish I could claim my money back.

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  • Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
  • 09-18-21

superb

wow very powerful, grieving soul meets lost soul, but that's too easy to describe the complex emotions involved, and we only have one background, for Blair has a hidden secret ,outside of her clandestine club sexual release, and there is no narrator better to express passion from paper to airwave. I'm buying book 2 without the sample being necessary. superb writing.

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  • ILoveReading
  • 02-25-22

Great introduction of characters

Possibly my favourite of the Honour series. Although standalone, this is a great introduction to the characters and nicely narrated by Abby Craden.

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  • queer_aussie_reviews
  • 05-31-21

Entertaining

This was a entertaining listen, with characters who kept it interesting. it was well written, and I look forward to the next one in the series.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 10-26-19

Abby Craden is the best narrator

And Radclyffe delivers as always. Story is interesting. Builds up well. I thought it finished a bit early but maybe I just wanted it to continue.

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  • Debra
  • 07-24-16

riveting book, couldnt stop listening.

riveting book couldn't stop listening. fantastic women roll models. it was also heart breaking. kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen

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  • Alexa
  • 05-15-16

Love it!

love the story, reader is fabulous. Anyone interested in lesbian love should listen to this.

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  • Fiona Thurn
  • 06-23-15

Good for a giggle

I ventured into the Radclyffe books without great expectations, and those expectations were realised. However, I didn't know how much it was going to make me laugh. Honestly, was this written by a real woman let alone an actual lesbian? I've been a big ol' dyke for several decades now, and I've never known women to talk about how hard their clitorises are getting, ever. I listened to this on my commute to work and it had me in stitches regularly. Not how it was meant to make me feel I'm sure, but not a total loss.

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