The Hard Truth

Hidden Truths, Book 3

By: Brittney Sahin

Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Ava Lucas

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Trading bullets for board meetings, or so he thought.

Connor Matthews, a Marine and now gun for hire, is not what you'd call the quintessential businessman. But when his father's unexpected passing leaves the family business to him and his brother, Connor agrees to take over until his brother finishes his last tour of duty. Connor resigns himself to a life of dull meetings and paperwork, but quickly finds himself mired in his father's web of shady business deals. And in the midst of the mess is Olivia Taylor, his gorgeous and headstrong ex-girlfriend.

Since they last parted, Olivia has known nothing but grief, heartache, and loss. Despite it all, she's built a life for herself—a life with no room for the likes of Connor Matthews. She's survived more than most could endure, but Connor has the ability to ruin everything she's worked so hard to achieve. She must put the past behind her in order to survive...but can she forgive the man who broke her heart?

A second chance romantic suspense. Unlike the other books in the series, this book is told in a first person dual point of view.

©2016 Brittney Sahin (P)2023 EmKo Media, LLC

The Hidden Truth

Overall: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 /5
Spice Level: 🌶.5 /5
Recommend: Yes
Re-read/re-listen: Yes
Trope: 2nd Chance. military suspense.
Narrators:🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

• Thoughts:

Brittney is a one Click Author for me, always! she could write a book that had a paragraph just about grass and I would buy it. I forgot how much I missed the Hidden Truth Series. I am so glad I was able to go back and enjoy this book again. it's a great book and amazing series, and I love how their lives are interconnected.

To be clear, Jason Clarke can read an ingredients label, and I will listen to his growly deep voice. Ava Lucas. is a hit or miss for me, narrator. I like her, but she is not my favorite. She did do a good job in this book.

The Hard truth

Olivia is Declan’s adm, witty and badass.
Declan is CEO of Reid Enterprises.
Connor is a former Marine worked Security and CEO of his family business
( Matthew’s Tech).

Connor and Olivia have a shared past
(10 years ago). Can they work together and solve the illegal dealings Connor’s father was involved in and have a Happily Ever After. You will have to read the book to find out.
This book has suspense, twists, turns, treason , blackmail and drama.

Great Job Brittney Sahin!!

Amazing job!!!

Brittney did a great job. She keeps you interested. I loved the twist and turns to get us to the happy ever after. ❤️ Conner is the alpha male. Oliva is a badass. They work amazing together. They have to overcome their past. The narrators did an awesome job at making you feel like you were in the store.

I didn't want to press pause!

I didn't want to press pause! This second chance story starts out with a bang, drawing you in and having you desperate to know the mystery of what tore Connor and Olivia apart all those years ago. When fate throws them in each other's orbit again, sparks fly as both carry hate for the other due to misconceptions, but underneath it all love still remains. And as danger stalks, these two find their second chance and purge the secrets of the past. You get action, danger and edge of your suspense as this story captivates you with amazing narration by Ava Lucas and Jason Clarke.

AWESOME

This author is an automatic one click for me every time. Get this for yourself now

They just keep getting better and better!!

This one had me hooked from the beginning! So books have the “fluff” of chapters that you don’t really need to read/hear/or pay attention too… well not this one! Love it!

SAHIN DOES IT AGAIN

I’m running out of accolades for Ms. Sahin’s books. She is now a one click Audiobook buy, especially with narration by Jason Clarke and Ava Lucas.

I’m on to the next in the series.

One Click, NOW!

Time can be such a fickle beast, and Connor and Olivia have a past that hurts so bad, it feels like it only just happened. They are like friction rubbing so hot they are bound to ignite. The twists and challenges in this book were captivating and kept you holding on page after page. I’ve read the book and also listened to the audiobook, and holy smokes, the narrators did an excellent job of pulling you into this suspenseful and sexy book. Narration just brings out a whole new level of intimacy to the pages. Loved this.

Wimpy female protagonist

I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but this one annoyed me. Olivia (female protagonist) is indecisive throughout, often whiney and never actually uses her fighting skills for any purpose. She makes the least believable FBI agent I’ve ever read. More flighty damsel in distress trying indecisively to meet out revenge than badass or strategic FBI agent.

Otherwise, pretty standard Brittney Sahin.

I do have to say the female narrator may have contributed to my impression of Olivia as a wimp. I haven’t had an issue with Ava Lucas before, but I think she made Olivia seem extra whiney & wimpy.

Another Amazing Story!

Sahin has once again delivered an extraordinary story. Her attention to details and the precision with which she weaves her storyline is impeccable. Raw, relatable, and real.

Connor Matthews and Olivia Taylor have a past.  When he’s forced to leave his military career behind to take over his family’s business, it is not an ideal situation. And Olivia is working in a business world where she’s seeking revenge for her family. When their paths cross, old demons and secrets begin crawling out and about.  Can they learn to let go and trust one last time?

The narration duo of Ava Lucas and Jason Clarke is phenomenal.  Their portrayal of the characters fears, anger, doubt, and hope were effortlessly portrayed. 

Amazing addition to the series!

This book is filled intrigue and mystery. So far out of Brittney's Hidden Truth series, it is the most intense! It kept you guessing until the very end. Brittney does an amazing job writing stories that aren't just romance but full of suspense. I cannot get enough of how she weaves her stories to make these absolute intense listens. Jason Clarke and Ava Lucas do an amazing job capturing Connor and Olivia's fierce emotions. This story was filled misunderstandings but also forgiveness. It was so heartfelt how Connor and Liv never really stopped thinking about each other but their trust was broken. Them fighting for each other, realizing that it didn't matter what happened in the past had me loving this couple. As always I love seeing characters from her past books and upcoming books. It really makes you get to know her characters, root for them and fall in love with them! Another amazing addition to this series!

Amazing story

I absolutely love this story. The drama, the suspense and intrigue all combine to produce an unforgettable book. My heart hurt for both these characters. Their history was tragic. Listening to the book I got so much more out of the experience. The narrators were excellent and added to my overall enjoyment and my experience. Wonderful book and series