At the Ready

Global Security Unlimited 3

De: Sharon Michalove

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

Micki Press and JL Martin both have complicated lives, but when they come together, the sparks are undeniable. Micki is trying to make it to the top of one of the most conservative corporate law firms in Chicago. JL is the CEO of WatchDog Inc., a successful security company, and is struggling with his own family complications.

When Micki's former lover stalks her, JL steps in to protect her, and the two soon realize their feelings go beyond friendship. But with their complicated pasts and the struggles of the corporate world, are they ready to take the next step, or will the twists and turns have them singing the Chicago blues?

If you enjoy a story of complicated love and corporate ambition, you'll love At the Ready. If you enjoy fast-paced action, romance, with a dash of karaoke, you'll fall for At the Ready.

Tropes
Older couple
Friends to lovers
Stalker/Woman in Peril

©2023 Sharon Michalove (P)2023 Sharon Michalove

This series just keeps getting better and better

I want to start with the narration. Although I’m not French Canadian, I was French immersion from age five to seventeen. For the first eight years, I had teachers who drove over from Québec every day to teach me when I lived near Ottawa. I know French Canadian French. I know Québecois French. So I have to compliment Sharon on her accuracy of vocabulary. I even learned a few swear words I didn’t know!

Along with that compliment comes a huge shout out to Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke. Narrating any book is a challenge. Narrating one with accents can be even harder. Jason’s interpretation of JL’s French Canadian worked in every way possible. Samantha’s JL was just as flawless and, of course, her Micki was brilliant. The narration took this book to a whole new level of listening pleasure.

The story was good as well. From Chicago to France to Vancouver and back to Chicago. FYI – I live in Vancouver and was thrilled not only to see it featured, but to have it portrayed accurately. That kind of detail rang true and made me smile.

Occasionally Micki irritated me, but that was a quirk of her character. I liked that she stood up to bullies and came out on top. I like that she had a good relationship with JL but didn’t rely on him to fix everything for her. And I liked that JL was so relatable – a career and love in one city and an aging mother in another. Torn loyalties. This book also tackled domestic violence and what happens when a partner – usually the woman, but not always – is stalked by her ex. Restraining orders are often useless and Micki’s desire to live free of fear was relatable.

I’ve enjoyed all the books in the trilogy and I’m really hoping there are more to come. Like maybe a certain character moving from Vancouver to Chicago? Please? Great book. Great series. Great audio.

Great continuation of the Global Security series

This is a great read. The characters and storyline are compelling. You don't need to read the other 2 in the series, but they are so great also, you may want to. Highly recommended.

Series gets better and better !

Really enjoyed Micki and JL story. In addition to the interesting dynamics of their romance but each of them has career and family challenges that all intertwine to deliver an amazing climax to the book. Micki is trying to make partner at her law firm and JL is trying to protect her from a stalker and danger is lurking behind every door. Jason Clarke’s french accent is ‘chef’s kiss’ ! Samantha Brentmoor delivers just the right of angst and resilience to her narration of Micki’s struggles especially while she is being stalked. Looking forward to the next book !

Top notch narration

Audiobook review: Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke

4 stars for story / 5 stars for performance

This is my first Sharon D. Michalove book so I have not read or listened to the previous books in the Global Security series. I could tell where it would have benefited me to have done so, but it wasn't enough to impact Micki and JL's story. It is possible to read this as a standalone but I will be going back to read the previous two books soon. The suspense was up there with Sam, Micki's ex-boyfriend turned st@lker causing all kinds of havoc and JL's mom and her audition for monster-in-law status. Plot wise there was a lot going on and when it came to the action, I felt it came and ended very quickly on multiple occasions. I did really enjoy the overall book and the fact that I listened to this on audio helped bring the story to life immensely.

Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke did an amazing job narrating this book. The accents were everything!! I thoroughly enjoyed this story so much more thanks to the masterful way they performed their characters. They are at the top of the game as far as I'm concerned and I will never turn down an audio that either of them narrate.

Excellent tale, superb narration

AT THE READY by Sharon Michalove is an exhilarating story, seamlessly weaving together contemporary romance, international espionage, and suspense. I had the great pleasure of hearing Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke's splended narration. They had me hooked from the gripping first chapter to the screen-worthy finale bringing Sharon's listeners on a thrill ride through the streets of Paris, the charm of Vancouver, and the challenges of The Windy City's corporate world.

Micki is a determined protagonist, coping with the struggles of the corporate ladder, a creepy ex-boyfriend, and navigating the complexities of her current romantic interest. The plot is thick and twisted, filled with espionage, international terrorism, and supporting characters that add depth to the story. Sharon paints her anti-terrorist security team pragmatically with a familial feel that gives authenticity to the deep connections and trust necessary for the extraordinary teamwork required to get the job done..

Sharon's knowledge of Europe took me back to my own memories of many-a-trip across the pond. Samantha and Jason made me feel as if they've experienced the cities themselves. The engaging characters, well-crafted plot, and the continuation of storylines from Sharon's previous works make this a must-listen for fans of the series. The audio book skillfully captures the emotional nuances, pop culture references, and the delightful French-Canadian swear words. I found myself lookihng for reasons to fire up Audible to continue my immersion in the story. Congratulations to Sharon on another winner, an action-packed and romantic installment worthy of her excellent Global Security Unlimited Series.

I received a complimentary copy of the Audible audio book to facilitate this review.