Title: At the Ready: Global Security Unlimited 3
Author: Sharon Michalove
Voice Actors: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Later in Life Romance, Friends to Lovers Romance
Book Blurb:
Recipient of the Pencraft Award for Best Romantic Suspense and Shortlisted for the Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Award.
What happens when a hunky French-Canadian security executive falls for a feisty Chicago lawyer being stalked by her ex? From Chicago to Paris and Vancouver, with an climax at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, watch the tangled threads unravel.
Micki Press and JL Martin both have complicated lives, but when they come together, the sparks are undeniable. Micki is trying to make it to the top of one of the most conservative corporate law firms in Chicago. JL is the CEO of WatchDog Inc., a successful security company, and is struggling with his own family complications. When Micki's former lover stalks her, JL steps in to protect her, and the two soon realize their feelings go beyond friendship. But with their complicated pasts and the struggles of the corporate world, are they ready to take the next step, or will the twists and turns have them singing the Chicago blues? If you enjoy a story of complicated love and corporate ambition, with fast-paced action and a dash of karaoke, you'll fall for At the Ready.
Sharon Michalove is the author of At First Sight, and At the Crossroads, the first two novels in the Global Security Unlimited series.
My Review:
Micki is stalked by her ex but is she ready to give her heart to JL? At the Ready is a sophisticated later in life, friends to lovers, romantic suspense spanning multiple countries. At the heart of this story is a hero and heroine who have demanding careers and not much time for anything else. The romance is written with realism and plenty of heart. The emotional tension between Micki and JL is palpable. It is great fun watching this couple dance around each other before falling in love. But love is always at the ready and this audiobook is an unputdownable listen.
Narrators’ overall voice –Jason and Samantha narrate this romantic suspense to perfection. Their voices are engaging yet don’t detract from the overall story.
Does the narrator fit the characters? Yes, the voice actors use their voices like instruments, differing them to fit the characters.
Narrator’s reading style –There’s an effortlessness to Jason and Samantha’s style which makes listening to a breeze.
Narrator’s impact on reading experience –Jason and Samantha make the characters come alive. Readers can enjoy listening to them and ponder this delightful romantic suspense.
Narrator’s pacing –The pacing is even and doesn’t detract the reader’s attention.
Audiobook flow –The audiobook flows well. I found myself listening late into the night.
What makes this audiobook unique –What I found so unique about this audiobook was the way Jason and Samantha convey emotion and tension.
Would I recommend this audiobook –Yes, I would recommend it to any listener. You’ll be entertained for hours.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Sharon Michalove writes romantic suspense and traditional mystery as well as being a published historian. After growing up in suburban Chicago, she spent most of her life in a medium-sized university town, working as an academic professional as well as teaching history. She was married to a composer and frequently uses her knowledge of music, history, and food to enrich her novels.
Sharon moved back to Chicago in 2017 and started writing fiction seriously in 2018, publishing her first book in 2021. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Chicago-North Romance Writers. Currently, she is president of the Sisters in Crime Chicagoland Chapter and an at-large board member of MWA Midwest. Her Global Security Unlimited series was a finalist for the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Award for Genre Series.
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Reviewed by: Nancy