Joanne Cote

Truly deserves more than 5 stars!

Revisado: 01-07-25 El oyente recibió este título gratis

**AUDIO BOOK REVIEW**

Narrators Aaron Shedlock and Kelsey Navarro Foster continue their brilliant portrayals of Tomer & Lottie in Unexpected Heroine (Part 2 of the Unexpected Trilogy).

Kelsey Navarro Foster plays Lettie with a tenderness and vulnerability that truly highlights the essence of Lettie.

Aaron Shedlock as Tomer skillfully conveys his sexy, protective and vulnerable sides.

The duo does an impeccable job of navigating the complexities of both the characters and the sometimes sensitive topics woven into the storyline. They capture the tone of the steamy scenes, the heartfelt scenes as well as the lighter ones.

I cannot recommend this audiobook enough. It will have you laughing, crying and swooning in all the best ways.

**BOOK REVIEW**
Unexpected Heroine is Book 2 in the Unexpected Trilogy, which is part of the Redleg Security Series.

It is the continuation of Tomer and Lettie’s epic love story.

The story picks up with Lettie’s rescue from a horrific situation. In the days following, Tomer realizes that while he is able to attend to the external wounds that she’s suffering, he is not equipped to deal with her internal torment, as he still has scars of his own from past trauma.

Tomer has loved Lettie from afar for years. Lettie loves Tomer with a fierceness that is tested when she discovers she may not truly know him, even something as basic as his real name.

Unexpected Heroine is an intense exploration of how much a strong love can withstand and still survive. It is a perfect reminder that love is not always easy or perfect, but there are the ones that are truly worth fighting for.

As usual, the author hits you in all the feels, delivering the perfect blend of spice, suspense, angst and laughter. It is absolutely worth the emotional ups and downs and I cannot wait for the conclusion in Unexpected Redemption.

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Tomer’s new nickname should be Knotty by Nature

Revisado: 11-22-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Unexpected Hero is the story of Tomer and Violet.

**AUDIO BOOK REVIEW**
Aaron Shedlock as Tomer
Kelsey Navarro Foster as Lottie

The audio-book of Unexpected Hero was everything I hoped it would be, and more. The narrators did an amazing job of bringing the characters to life. Kelsey Navarro Foster’s portrayal of Lettie was spot on and truly highlighted the essence of Lettie. Aaron Shedlock as Tomer was perfection. He was able to convey all of the aspects of Tomer’s complex make-up. He brought to life the dominance, as well as the vulnerability of Tomer. I laughed until I cried and I cried until I laughed.

**BOOK REVIEW**
Tomer is the Brains of the Redleg Security family and the epitome of broody and mysterious. I have been intrigued by Tomer since Love & Other Accidents (The Love and Laughs Series). The enigma that was created throughout his appearances in the previous stories created a riveting character and made you yearn for his story. The author does not disappoint in creating a complex, broken, and HAF hero. The truth behind Tomer is more compelling and heartbreaking than I imagined.

Violet “Lettie” is a young woman who finds herself in turmoil after receiving life-changing news when her Papa makes a deathbed confession. Lettie escapes her small town in the hopes of a new beginning. A “chance” meeting introduces Lettie to “James” and subsequently to a world beyond her experience. This new world has Lettie struggling with the teachings of her past and feelings of shame and guilt.

Unexpected Hero is an extremely well-written tale of love, loyalty, humor, angst, and plenty of steam!! It’s a study in how our pasts can mold who we are today. Woven into a maze of secrets, misunderstandings, and mystery lies the question of whether the pairing of two unlikely souls could be the key to healing the past traumas of the other. The author does a great job of handling difficult topics tastefully with care and respect.

Although the book culminates in a cliffhanger, after my initial pouting, I decided to take this time to enjoy the calm before the storm when the other shoe drops in part 2 of the duet!!!

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Do yourself a favor and read and/or listen today!!

Revisado: 07-12-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Rival Hero is the fourth book in the Redleg Security Series by Jackie Walker. It is the story of Klein and Mia - One-night stand, enemies-to-lovers, and workplace romance.

Klein is former Special OPs turned security/bodyguard and IT for Redleg Security. Klein is eternally optimistic and always has a smile. He is the dutiful son who watches over his mother who suffers from dementia. Despite his “vanilla” vibes it turns out Klein is a cinnamon roll with a touch of dominant.

Mia is former CIA who is looking for a more stable job so that she might be in a position to reconnect with her estranged family without the threat of harm coming to them. As a result of past trauma, Mia has her heart locked up tight and does not trust easily. She has what she calls her “inner pimp” that she blames for her compulsive need to know everything and dig up personal information.

Klein is stunned when the woman he spent an unforgettable one-night stand with turns out to be the person who got the promotion he was so desperately relying on.

While Klein is filled with feelings of anger, and betrayal when he realizes that Mia had dug into his background and orchestrated their supposed initial “chance” meeting, he also cannot ignore his overwhelming pull toward Mia. Feeling the same undeniable chemistry with Klein, Mia is determined to repair the damage she has done. When she expresses her desire to prove herself to him, Klein challenges Mia to “earn” him.

At the heart of the story is the question of whether Mia can in fact earn the trust of Klein and also learn to open her heart to the possibility of love and whether Klein can trust that she has truly changed and allow himself to open up to her.

I have high expectations when it comes to a new book by Jackie Walker and this one did not disappoint. The story kept my attention throughout with its humor, steam, and touch of danger and mystery. The author handled the sensitive topics well. As an added bonus there were glimpses into Tomer’s story which left me anticipating the next book. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a captivating story and a hard-earned HEA.

🎧AUDIOBOOK🎧
Having read the book I was skeptical that the audio would be able to live up to the book and accurately convey the humor, vulnerability, and steam. Well, I was proven wrong. Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon were masterful as Klein and Mia doing these scenes and the entire story justice. They succeeded in bringing these characters to life and conveying the essence of their personalities.

I highly recommend you read and listen!!

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Sawyer Can Smash My Watermelon Anytime

Revisado: 02-16-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Forbidden Hero is the story of Sawyer & Sammy.

Sawyer is a fun-loving, coffee-fiending, prankster, bodyguard. Sawyer has always been one of my favorite characters in previous books, his personality always adds humor whenever he is involved.

Sammy is Sawyer’s best friend Leo’s sister. She has just escaped a very troubled relationship.

Sawyer has secretly loved Sammy for years but has hidden it out of respect for his best friend. When Sammy is threatened, the Redleg Security family rallies to protect her. On the insistence of her brother, Sammy is assigned a babysitter, or as they refer to them, a bodyguard.

Being tasked with protecting her, Sawyer lays down some ground rules that frustrate Sammy. As we know, rules are made to be broken. When their chemistry becomes too much to deny, the dilemma becomes whether or not to keep it a secret.
The author weaves an enjoyable story of loyalty, love and heat. Forbidden Hero has all the things you love in a Forced Proximity, Friends to Lovers, Hero falls first story.

This was my first audiobook so I was a little hesitant going in, but I was hooked by the end of Chapter 1. The narrators did a great job of bringing the story and the characters to life. The female narrator portrays Sammy’s sassy attitude while the male narrator nailed Sawyer’s playfulness and love of accents.

I highly recommend both the book and the audio. ***CAUTION*** Contains steam, be aware of your surroundings and method of listening (invest in some headphones). @carlyrobinsnarrator @readbyrob @authorjackiewalker

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