Defenseless

Mystery Lake Series, Book 1

By: Tamsen Schultz

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman, Brian Cade

A murdered woman, a powerful politician, and a witness who's no longer willing to stay in the shadows.

Eighteen years ago, Bela Houseman became a loose end. The powerful man who murdered her mother knows who she is and exactly what she saw that night. Giving up everything she's ever known, including her own name, was the only way to protect herself.

Now, as the lead cyber security expert at HICC, an elite private security firm, Sabina O'Malley has mostly made peace with her past. Until a postcard arrives on her doorstep that shatters her carefully crafted safety.

There are two things special operative Chad Warwick knows for certain. The first is that he's wanted Sabina since his first day at HICC. The second is that she's hiding something—something big. Her ability to evade questions is practically an art form, and the bits and pieces she gives him aren't enough. They aren't enough for him to help her nor are they enough for him to take a chance and love her the way he wants to.

When an ambush occurs on a secluded mountain road and Sabina is the target, she knows the killer is finally cleaning house. Now, revealing all her secrets and exposing the truth is the only way she'll ever be safe. From California to São Paulo to Washington, DC, Chad and Sabina uncover a trail of murder, corruption, and fraud. A trail that could tear them apart just when they've finally come together.

©2022 Tamsen Schultz (P)2024 Podium Audio

Hidden secrets resurface

Excellent book. Suspense, danger, hidden secrets, and hope for love so much all in one book. The book drew me in and couldn’t stop listening until the end. Running from your past can catch up to you however loyal friends and new love can prevail

The clock flew by and I couldn’t stop listening

This book has me in a chokehold. I listen to over 40 hours a week of audio books and I honestly thought I was getting burnt out. Even the books I’ve been getting on credits that normally entertain me still have me glancing at the clock all day while at work. When I tell you the day has flown by. This book has me thrilled and hanging on every sentence. I’ve never even reviewed a book before nor have I finished this audiobook, but I cannot wait to find out how this one ends

Winner for me.

Great narration, likable characters, engaging storyline. The 2 narrators did a fantastic job. I found all of the main characters likable, and the story kept me interested. Unfortunately the next books in this series aren’t free so I won’t be able to follow the characters.

Good except for Harlequin-like romance included

The story is interesting, even exciting at points. However, the inclusion of a Harlequin-like romance between Chad and Sabina cheapens the storyline.

Good Book

It was a good book losten to while doing my house chores this weekend. It wasn't predictable and had several interesting plot twists throughout. I gave it 4 stars bc the femal narrators voice drove me crazy. I didn't like it