Augmented

Building a Hero, Book 2

By: Tasha Black

Narrated by: Mason Lloyd

Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Some heroes aren't born...they're built.

Westley Worthington has found the love of his life in Cordelia Cross. She's even convinced the carefree billionaire to abandon his life of excess. His only problem is, ever since the injury that changed him forever, she's been pulling away, making excuses to avoid being alone with him.

Determined not to let this one slip away, West vows to use his newfound abilities to be a force for good in Glacier City and win back the respect and admiration of the woman he loves.

Cordelia Cross has never felt about anyone the way she feels about Westley Worthington. He's also the head of the company that can restore the normal life that was snatched away from her wheelchair-bound sister, Jessica. Cordelia wants to take things to the next level with West, but she knows too much about his checkered past to trust the outcome of a romantic relationship with the notorious playboy. Determined not to risk her sister's future, Cordelia decides her only option is to cool things off with West, even if it means breaking her own heart.

Passions ignite when the two are forced to work together to save their friend, Edward Dalton, from the clutches of a top-secret paramilitary operation that is running bizarre experiments with human and canine DNA. Will West's attempt at being a hero be enough to make Cordelia love him again? Can Cordelia resist her feelings for West long enough to help her sister? Will she lose her chance with West in the process?

Find out in Augmented, the second full-length novel in the Building a Hero trilogy from best-seller Tasha Black.

©2015 13th Story Press (P)2015 13th Story Press

Book 2

If you could sum up Augmented in three words, what would they be?

It is a good follow up to the first book in the series. It gets more interesting.So I will follow this interesting series.

SUPER SOLID 2ND BOOK!

Where does Augmented rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was a good 2nd installment to this series...I enjoyed it!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jessica in this one..she is so cute!

Which character – as performed by Mason Lloyd – was your favorite?

They are all performe quite well..but Jess is still my fave!

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

this would be an interesting movie..but I hate this question Audible...stop asking me it please...lol

Any additional comments?

I really like book one, so I bought book 2 right away...this is a solid 2nd book...I can see there is going to be a little war over this prosthetic technology...and there is something really weird going on a that zoo...maybe some Lycan's in the making? West needs to stop being such a jerk....and He and Cordelia need to communicate if things are going to work...Now Dalton...he is a good guy...I hope he can figure out how to control his gift...because I think he has a lot to offer....I like how this book is on the verge of almost a comic book feel..because we definitely have some super heroes in the making here! Great series so far, I hope #3 is available soon!

Augmented continues the thrill-ride!!

So firstly, I received this copy free in exchange for an honest review (the only type of review I know how to give).

Secondly, if you haven't read/listened to Reconstructed which is the first book in the trilogy, go read/listen to it now! You won't regret it.

So why should you read or listen to Augmented? If you read/listened to Reconstructed you were introduced to the wonderful world of Glacier City which was quite a fun ride but the end did leave you hanging, knowing there was more to experience. This is promise fulfillment at its best. Tasha really keeps the series going with plenty of excitement and some interesting twists that leave me begging for the final installment of this very unique and intriguing series. It gives you everything you wanted at the end of Reconstructed and more.

We return to see how West, Cordelia, Dalton and even Jess are doing after the events of Reconstructed. The thing I liked best (besides all the action) was that once again, the author keeps things real with West and Cordelia’s relationship. Everything isn’t perfection and hearts/flowers. It is a struggle with two flawed but good people trying to figure each other out and figure themselves out as well.

Every word leaves you hanging on (though I do have to mention there were about 3 scenes with some statements that made me roll my eyes mainly with Dalton. If it was up to me I would remove a few lines and the book would then be as close to perfect as is possible). This is even more true when listening to the series which I think everyone should because the narrator adds to the richness of the story making the world of Glacier City come alive.

Overall, I was so happy that Augmented lived up to everything started in Reconstructed and I am eagerly awaiting listening to the final book in the series, Upgraded.

10 star rating: ********(8)

Title fits the book and series.

Would you listen to Augmented again? Why?

Absolutely. Good story and performance.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Augmented?

When Jess and West began their escapades.

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

When West walked into the coffee shop with Cord and James.

Any additional comments?

I have both the book and audio and really enjoyed them both. Book two in the trilogy is just as exciting as book one had been. Daulton, best friend, and his go-to-man had decided it was time to go-to-somewhere else at the end of book one. West had a terrible accident, however, been put back together with his science and was recouping and learning to use his new body parts at Cord's place. His relationship with Jess is something he never thought, she's a good kid and he wants to replace her legs with the new technology. He's hesitating and not telling anyone why.

Dalton get a surprise when he starts packing to leave--and wakes up in another scientific facility--why?

The questions of who-what-and-why Dalton is who he is and his changes begin to get more clear, yet there are still questions. Jess and West have a hidden partnership you will enjoy. The story unfolds, yet even brings more questions, danger, and feelings. Cord and West start to show their attraction, however, secrets make it more difficult. Will they finally give in?

This is a pager turner with the mystery getting more complex. Ms. Black creates characters you love/hate and sometimes both. While Daulton finds someone from his past, can she be trusted? Is their relationship just a way to manipulate him? I'm going right on to book three, the final and must have all of the answers.

This is a recommend from me to any romance, PRN, and mystery fan. Enjoy--I did

Great Series!

This is the second book in the Building a Hero Series. This story continues where the first book ended. The storyline is fast-paced, with action, intrigue and some funny scenes. Cordelia and West's story is complicated with misunderstandings and lack of communication. I love Jessica, Cordelia's sister. She's a wonderful character. Dalton's kidnapping added much mystery. Now I can't wait for the last book in the Series, Upgraded. The narration was well done, as always with Mason Lloyd. He has the perfect voice for this Series! He has a great range of voices, easy to distinguish. I liked the Afterword by the author! I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

werewolves and action!

all my favorite characters are back and you find out more about Dalton! West is trying to come to terms with his new advanced prosthetics and the changes in his life. Dalton is kidnapped and has to face his past. there's action, intrigue, and adjustments for everyone. I recommend reading the 1st book before this one, but you can start here and not be horribly confused. there is a little sexual content.

Good story

STORY REVIEW......
I love this story. It's is really unique and fresh. I love how the main character started out as such an 'A' and with the love of his lady has not only improved his character flaws but has also become a hero. I am totally loving this series.

NARRATOR REVIEW......
Mr Lloyd has done a really good job of bring life into the character.


"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com".

L.

Exciting, Different

Have you listened to any of Mason Lloyd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the second book performed by Mason Lloyd I have listened to and the were both very well done.

Any additional comments?

This is the second book in the series, Making a Hero. I am really enjoying it. The story line is not one I would have normally listened to be I am hooked!. So much is happening and the pace of the story is really good. I've gone from really disliking Wesley Worthington to thinking he is becoming someone I can admire. I just wish he would be honest with Cordelia and Mallory about the tec issues.

Cordelia is in my opinion being very silly in holding back from West what she is thinking and feeling.

Dalton is becoming such an interesting character

Tasha Black is weaving such a complicated and interesting story, I really can't wait for the next and final installment of this series.

Building a hero

What did you love best about Augmented?

This is not your typical romance. There is a lot of intrigue and I love the technology/almost si-fi aspect to the story.

Any additional comments?

Mason Lloyd's narration made a good story better. His use of creating different voices for each character is hard to beat and made immersion into the story easy.

This series just keeps getting Better!!!

I LOVE this book. The series just keeps getting better and better. Continue West and Cordelia's struggle to cement their feelings for one another while the battle to build a hero races to completion. Tons of emotional instances will keep your ears glued to the wonderfully narrated words. GREAT storyline...wonderful narration.