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Countermeasure
- Countermeasure, Book 1
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In the first book of the Countermeasure series, Trevor Bauer, an NSA analyst, is searching for answers to the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance when he crosses paths with Cassandra James, an ex-CIA operative with a big chip on her shoulder. By a stroke of luck, he becomes the key to her own mission while she becomes the center of his attention. Fighting an attraction as intense as their overwhelming instinct to keep each other at bay, together, they embark on a harrowing adventure that leads them across the ocean and into a world of intrigue and danger they had never foreseen. When faced with death defying choices, will they learn to trust their own instincts and each other to survive.
Countermeasure was The TBR Pile's June Book of the Month.
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- Maria Prieto
- 02-12-13
The new sexy: Geeks & computers
I read Countermeasures on E-book format and became an instant fan. When finally available on audio I was elated. Tim’s voice was perfect for Trevor, the accent was pat down, he was able to switch into different characters without issue, making each distinguishable and bring the personalities to life. The story flowed and unraveled like a movie playing in my head with Tim narrating.
I really enjoyed the relationship forming between Trevor & Cassie, the love scenes were very heated, even more so on the audio version. The narrator, TIm Reynolds is just as dedicated in his preformance as these two authors are in their work, it makes for an awesome combination.Thank you audible for adding a great story to your library.
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- Adnan
- 08-18-13
Intricate story line with great narration
I enjoyed the narration of 'Theft of Swords' by 'Tim Gerard Reynolds' so much that I tracked down other books narrated by him, and discovered countermeasure.
Book has very interesting premise about having two very strong individual with complementing skill set. One is technically great with computers where the other one is great CIA agent (more or less). Having these two individual working in conjunction made up for a very enjoyable read.
Book has enough threads of story line to keep things interesting and there is a lot of time spend on main character development that reader get to know the reasons and motivation behind the individual. Story flows well and has a very satisfying ending.
On slightly critical note, book seems to flow 'too' well sometimes. People who are bad and really bad and have no redeeming quality at times with just the right amount of correct reasoning and motivation. At times characters seemed stereotyped. But it is not bad enough to be distracting.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and narration is great. I would recommend this book.
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- Gaele
- 02-20-13
The Narration is Genius! Perfect for the book.
I had previously reviewed the eBook copy of this book, and while I was excited to hear the book in audiobook format, I was also concerned about the narration. I should not have been, the care that Almeida and Aubrey put into crafting this book in the written form extended to their choice for narration. And I will gush a moment here and say that the choice of Tim Gerard Reynolds to narrate the story was genius! With a soft touch of Irish lilt in his speech, that deepens to brogue when required, his narration was the perfect counterpoint, enhancing the story while not detracting with an overly-exaggerated series of accents or tones.
This book brings forward a whole mix of genres: thriller, mystery, romance and even has some clever comedic romance – and there is erotic content, made even steamier by the palpable emotional foreplay and electrifying connection between Trevor and Cassie. While the main story centers on corporate espionage in a pharmaceuticals company and manages to incorporate IT geeks, security, the CIA and even international intrigue and black market trade deals for business gain. A little something for everyone, much feeling as if it is ripped from the headlines.
This is a character driven story, where each is revealed in little painstaking bits like a puzzle, then each piece fits and makes sense, bringing a 3D version of the character into your head. Each character is given the same deference and care, even those who feel superfluous to the main story – be warned: those who seem unimportant at first are often larger pieces of the puzzle – that piece that sits in the middle and provides the final picture. I can say that I have read all of the books in the series – finding a new thing to love about the stories with each one. This audiobook version rekindled the early excitement I had for this series, and cannot wait for the next release.
I received an audiobook copy of this book from the authors for purpose of honest review at the Heard Word on I am, Indeed. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-19-13
Make It Geeky for Me
I have read the entire Countermeasure series and when I found out that it was on audible, I was shouting for joy!!! The whole experience was so much fun. Tim Reynolds narrated the subtle emotional nuances with ease and swagger that made my heart bounce. He made Trevor's accent and personality absolutely mesmerizing and Cassandra's inner strength flow to the listener. I loved the story on paper and hearing it gave me a soundtrack to each individual character and sequence.
I look forward to the other works in the series to come out in audible format and will look for other works by Mr. Reynolds as well.
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- Ren
- 03-11-13
Fantastic!
Would you consider the audio edition of Countermeasure to be better than the print version?
I have not read the print verstion.
What does Tim Gerard Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
OH YEAH!!! Great voice and portrays the emotions to a T.
Any additional comments?
I went a little out of my comfort zone when I asked to review this audio book. Mystery thrillers aren't usually the type of genre that I would read. I find myself saying that a lot....not my genre. I find that when I do branch out, I usually love them. I hate to be one of those readers that stays in that zone. I'm glad I took a chance on this novel. My expectations were totally blow out of the water.
Countermeasure is extremely well written and held my interest from the start. The storyline has a perfect balance of mystery and romance that would excite any adrenaline fan and romance junkies. I was all too please to find that the romance in the story was SMOKIN' HOT!! Seriously though... where can I find myself a geek like Trevor. I think I found my new book boyfriend! How can you go wrong with a hot, NSA techie that's Irish!? You can't! Cassandra is exactly what I love in a female lead. She's a bit snarky and strong and from her description, is an auburn haired beauty. I have a thing for red heads :) This book made me feel like I was going on an adventure....a really sexy one. I'd find myself rubbing my hands together, grinning like the Cheshire cat and thinking "this is about to get juicy!" And not to mention the drool. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-24-13
Definitely worth the credit
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
For sure. It had a great plot and a hot romance.
What did you like best about this story?
It was a good thriller, had good action yet still maintained a great romance. Perfect balance and what I look for in a romantic suspense novel.
What does Tim Gerard Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I really enjoyed his narration overall. His female voices were probably the weakest point in his performance but still didn't ruin it for me. I loved his voice for Trevor.
Any additional comments?
Don't hesitate to get this one. It appears to be the start of a great series and I can't wait for the next ones to be available on Audible.
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- Agnes Mitchkoski
- 07-16-14
Seriously!?
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I read the reviews and was looking forward to a great story but this is short on story and long on erotica. Could they get over their intense sexual attraction long enough to actually develop the story?
What could Cecilia Aubrey and Chris Almeida have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
A little sex is fun but I wanted a story with suspense and depth of character. That would have helped
How could the performance have been better?
I love this narrator. I listen to his performance in The Theft of Swords many times. I wonder if the director was the one lacking skills.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Countermeasure?
Most of the sex scenes and the constant internal bantering about their sexual desires.
Any additional comments?
Really disappointing read. Would not recommend it to anyone.
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- Christine
- 02-10-13
not a mystery/thriller - a romance pot boiler
This book is a romance novel wrapped in a thin international corporate espionage plot. The performance is fine but the misleading categorization of the book leads me to rate it neutral - I'm not a fan of romance novels and don't know the genre.
A further issue is that Audible's sample for the book gives an "error" when selected though I doubt the sample would have made it clear that the book is a romance novel.
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- Trish R.
- 05-30-16
Sorry, I can't finish..
Wow! As of page 18 there probably hasn’t been 20 words said by anyone. I hoped this whole book wasn’t just going to be someone telling me a story, and not letting their characters be a part of everything. I absolutely hate that.
I just realized that there will be all kinds of questions left unanswered in this book and to find them out you’ll have to read the second book (#5), To Russia With Love. Oh, and that’s AFTER the FIVE 19 to 51 page novellas that were written to take up room in-between books 1 and 5. Also, the characters spend soooo much time thinking that no one even has the time to talk. They, Cassandra mostly, gets so caught up in her thoughts about nothing that has to do with what’s going on around that she looks like an idiot when someone finally gets her attention. Pages and pages of thoughts!
And as far as a romance goes? Umm, no! Just because Cassandra screwed Nathan, for all of 3 minutes, for no reason whatsoever, doesn’t make this a romance. And she doesn’t even meet Trevor until about page 103, and then I’m sure she’ll screw him too. I’m really not crazy about a hero or heroine screwing other people before they meet. It’s just kind of icky, to me.
So, there was a second of sex and some swearing and the F-bomb was let loose 40 times.
And I’m done with this book. I could never read or listen to these authors again. All they want to do is tell you a story and that makes for a boring book. Maybe that’s why this book has 128 reviews and To Russia With Love has 37, and they both came out the same year. Put some dialogue in your books.
As to the narrator: He wasn’t very good. His females still sounded like a man talking and he has no emotions at all. One reviewer said his narration was "genius." Uh, no! Not unless you like your women sounding like men.
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- lovetoread
- 10-27-15
Good story but too much explicit sex
Good story but too much explicit sex. It almost seemed silly and juvenile at times. The story was otherwise good and it was easy to fast forward through the sex scenes.
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Jack Bryant left the Special Forces to begin his private investigation business. Pulling together like-minded men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALs, and police, they were devoted to the missions that no one else wanted or could solve. When the campus killer strikes again, Jack's team is tasked by the governor to find the killer, using whatever means they can.
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great book!
- By Amazon Customer on 01-09-19
By: Maryann Jordan
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Heart of Stone: The Stone Series, Volume 1
- By: Dakota Willink
- Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Story
Krystina Cole was a girl on a mission. She had big dreams and aspirations, none of which included a man by her side. She knew better than that - at least until she met Alexander Stone, the New York billionaire real estate tycoon. She saw the way that he looked at her, and the dark promises in his eyes. She was curious about his world and all that it entailed. But the shadows of her past haunted her, making her afraid to explore possibilities that she could never before have imagined....
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Hooked from the very start!
- By Krystyn - AudiobookObsession on 05-12-18
By: Dakota Willink
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Lights Out
- SNAP Agency, Book 1
- By: Natalie Walters
- Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
CIA analyst Brynn Taylor developed a new program to combat terrorism, and she invited members of foreign intelligence agencies to America to foster cooperation between countries. Now one of them, Egyptian spy Remon Riad, is missing. Jack Hudson has been working for the Strategic Neutralization and Protection Agency for almost nine years and takes the lead in hunting down the missing spy. But he isn’t at all pleased to find out Brynn is involved.
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Good plot
- By kalesov on 04-23-22
By: Natalie Walters
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Kidnapped
- An Edgars Family Novel
- By: Suzanne Ferrell
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
FBI Agent Jake Carlisle is in deep trouble. While undercover he's been shot, but he's not sure if it's the crooks or local cops behind it. Worse, if he can't get help fast, two lives will be lost - his and that of the young witness, a boy whom he's sworn to protect. On the run from both the police and the Russian Mafia, Jake will do anything to save the child at his side, even something illegal. In desperation he kidnaps a nurse from a hospital parking lot.
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Great read and listen..
- By Trish R. on 07-04-16
By: Suzanne Ferrell
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Inferno: Part 1
- The Vault Series, Book 1
- By: T. K. Leigh
- Narrated by: Felicity Munroe
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
I never believed in fate. That was something for the dreamers, the romantics, not someone as practical and pragmatic as I. Fate had nothing to do with me walking in on my soon-to-be husband in a compromising position with his secretary. Fate had nothing to do with me hopping on a plane to Rome, effectively standing up my former fiance on our wedding day. And fate certainly had nothing to do with the handsome stranger sitting across the aisle from me, one who would open my mind and heart to things I never thought possible.
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Couldn’t finish
- By P1965 on 07-30-20
By: T. K. Leigh
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The Boss
- Men of Hidden Justice, Book 1
- By: Melanie Moreland
- Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Terrified and on the run, I was lost. He found me. I witnessed his crime and he gave me a choice. Marriage or death. I never expected to love him. But the choices were never really mine. Could this avenging angel of death ever love me back? His touch consumed me. Did my heart stand a chance?
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Lots of Control….and whining
- By J. Kiser on 02-05-22
By: Melanie Moreland
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Serial Love
- Saints Protection & Investigation
- By: Maryann Jordan
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Jack Bryant left the Special Forces to begin his private investigation business. Pulling together like-minded men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALs, and police, they were devoted to the missions that no one else wanted or could solve. When the campus killer strikes again, Jack's team is tasked by the governor to find the killer, using whatever means they can.
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great book!
- By Amazon Customer on 01-09-19
By: Maryann Jordan
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Heart of Stone: The Stone Series, Volume 1
- By: Dakota Willink
- Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Krystina Cole was a girl on a mission. She had big dreams and aspirations, none of which included a man by her side. She knew better than that - at least until she met Alexander Stone, the New York billionaire real estate tycoon. She saw the way that he looked at her, and the dark promises in his eyes. She was curious about his world and all that it entailed. But the shadows of her past haunted her, making her afraid to explore possibilities that she could never before have imagined....
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Hooked from the very start!
- By Krystyn - AudiobookObsession on 05-12-18
By: Dakota Willink
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Lights Out
- SNAP Agency, Book 1
- By: Natalie Walters
- Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
CIA analyst Brynn Taylor developed a new program to combat terrorism, and she invited members of foreign intelligence agencies to America to foster cooperation between countries. Now one of them, Egyptian spy Remon Riad, is missing. Jack Hudson has been working for the Strategic Neutralization and Protection Agency for almost nine years and takes the lead in hunting down the missing spy. But he isn’t at all pleased to find out Brynn is involved.
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Good plot
- By kalesov on 04-23-22
By: Natalie Walters
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Kidnapped
- An Edgars Family Novel
- By: Suzanne Ferrell
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
FBI Agent Jake Carlisle is in deep trouble. While undercover he's been shot, but he's not sure if it's the crooks or local cops behind it. Worse, if he can't get help fast, two lives will be lost - his and that of the young witness, a boy whom he's sworn to protect. On the run from both the police and the Russian Mafia, Jake will do anything to save the child at his side, even something illegal. In desperation he kidnaps a nurse from a hospital parking lot.
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Great read and listen..
- By Trish R. on 07-04-16
By: Suzanne Ferrell
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Inferno: Part 1
- The Vault Series, Book 1
- By: T. K. Leigh
- Narrated by: Felicity Munroe
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
I never believed in fate. That was something for the dreamers, the romantics, not someone as practical and pragmatic as I. Fate had nothing to do with me walking in on my soon-to-be husband in a compromising position with his secretary. Fate had nothing to do with me hopping on a plane to Rome, effectively standing up my former fiance on our wedding day. And fate certainly had nothing to do with the handsome stranger sitting across the aisle from me, one who would open my mind and heart to things I never thought possible.
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Couldn’t finish
- By P1965 on 07-30-20
By: T. K. Leigh
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The Boss
- Men of Hidden Justice, Book 1
- By: Melanie Moreland
- Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Terrified and on the run, I was lost. He found me. I witnessed his crime and he gave me a choice. Marriage or death. I never expected to love him. But the choices were never really mine. Could this avenging angel of death ever love me back? His touch consumed me. Did my heart stand a chance?
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Lots of Control….and whining
- By J. Kiser on 02-05-22
By: Melanie Moreland
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Vindicated
- Atlanta’s Finest, Book 1
- By: Sharon C. Cooper
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Story
Stuntwoman Dakota Sherrod is an adrenaline junkie. Leaping off buildings and running through fire is just another day at the job. Hence, when she sets her sights on Hamilton, she goes after him full-force. Their attraction is fierce, but he thwarts her advances at every turn. He's the strong, silent type who operates by a set of rules, but he'll soon realize she rarely follows rules.
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Vindicated
- By JoAnna Adams on 11-08-22
By: Sharon C. Cooper
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Concrete Evidence
- Evidence Series, Book 1
- By: Rachel Grant
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Greg Tremblay
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Story
She wants revenge. He wants her. Blackballed from underwater archaeology after accusations of artifact trafficking, Erica Kesling has a new job and a new life on the other side of the country and is working to clear her name. She's closing in on her goal when she's distracted by a sexy, charismatic intern who makes her want something other than revenge. But Lee Scott is no intern. He's looking for the lead conspirator in an international artifact smuggling scheme, and Erica is his prime suspect.
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good but older
- By Heart_in_808 on 08-19-21
By: Rachel Grant
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A Beautiful Lie
- Playing with Fire, Book 1
- By: T. E. Sivec
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Garrett McCarthy, Annabelle Parker, and Milo Roberts were as close as friends could get. They shared in each other's joy during graduations, promotions, and engagements. They consoled one another through heartache and loss. When one of the friends' lives is tragically cut short, it's up to the two left behind to pick up the pieces and find out the truth-no matter the cost. As they slowly start to uncover the nature of his deception, and the very powerful people behind it, they begin to question everyone and everything, even themselves.
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Very Enjoyable
- By Daleen Beyleveldt on 11-12-18
By: T. E. Sivec
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Asher Black
- The Five Syndicates, Book 1
- By: Parker S. Huntington
- Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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He was supposed to kill me. I had done the unthinkable. I called the cops on him, on his family, but he let me live. We became friends, and then...we fell in love. Lucy Ives is a foster kid, running from her turbulent past. On her first night in New York City, she accidentally calls the cops on the mafia. But when their fixer comes to kill her, he ends up sparing her life in exchange for a favor - be his fake fiancé or die.
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Hilarious and Hot
- By Nicole B. on 11-09-17
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His Desire
- HIS Series, Book 1
- By: Sheila Kell
- Narrated by: Carson Beck
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Story
Hamilton Investigation & Security leader Jesse Hamilton swears never to love again. The risk of losing his heart is too painful. Burying himself in work and caring for his daughter, he doesn't expect strong-willed FBI Special Agent Kate Ross to break down his carefully constructed walls. When Kate is injured, Jesse pulls the full force of HIS into action to protect her. He refuses to be the reason behind another senseless death.
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Great listen
- By Sharon on 10-22-19
By: Sheila Kell
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Repercussions
- By: Jessica Webb
- Narrated by: Charley Ongel
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly fully recovered from a car accident that caused a major concussion, Edie Black is hopeful about returning to her life as a freelance journalist and college teacher. A series of bizarre incidents and the persistent feeling that she's being followed make Edie question the reliability of her thoughts and instincts. Edie meets Skye Kenny, a brilliant and shy former soldier, and their immediate connection has Edie confess