Codename Blade

The Omega

By: J. R. Tootill

Narrated by: Heather Firth, Scott Rider, Joe Arden

Joshua Bennett is a dead man. He lost everything when his SEAL team was ambushed. As he watches his family bury an empty coffin, he vows to make whoever is responsible pay. He wants revenge. For his lost leg. For his lost brothers-in-arms. And for the life he will never have.

Samantha York is the daughter of a religious cult leader. She knew he was cruel, but she never realized he was the kind of man that would auction off his own daughter to pay a debt. She cannot remember what happened to her that night. But it broke something in her just the same. Something that keeps her hopelessly trapped inside herself.

When Josh meets Sam, the darkness that surrounds him fades. He suddenly wants a life again. With his former team. With his family. But mostly with her. She is his broken Angel, and he will do anything to protect her and give her the life she deserves.

Sam is attracted to Josh from the moment they meet. And she can even see the life they can have together. But how does she come to terms with a past that lives in her nightmares? And when that nightmare comes back to claim her, can she ever be what Josh truly deserves?

Sometimes when the universe answers your prayers, it shakes your entire world.

Codename Blade, book 3 in The Omega Series, is intended for mature audiences over eighteen due to language, sexual situations, and depictions of trauma.

©2023 J. R. Tootill (P)2025 J. R. Tootill, Blue Nose Audio

This series just keeps getting better!

Story -❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Spice -🌶🌶
Narration -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Codename Blade is book #3 in The Omega series. This is Josh/Blade and Sam/Angel's story and it is so much better than I could have ever imagined. It started out strong and did NOT let me go until the very end. Josh pushes everyone away while he spirals from his injuries as a Navy Seal and reconciles life with a prosthetic. Sam was rescued from a communal living environment, but not before the unthinkable happens (check TW before starting). He's broken with baggage, she's broken with baggage, but when their eyes meet across the counter...it's 🔥! This story was very emotional and the amount of healing and growth these two must achieve was heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time. And the smexy scenes...just the cherry on top of this 5 star sundae!

The narration was probably the best I've listened to in quite a while. First off, Scott Rider...I really hope to have more of him in my ears because his voice and delivery is off the charts powerful. Heather Firth is a favorite of mine because she is, to me, the ultimate underdog that finds her superpower. And throw in a Joe Arden cameo...5 trifecta stars!!

Awesome Story & Narration🎧Compelling & Heartfelt!

It is great to be back in J.R. Tootill fantastic “Omega” world again and spend time with some of my favorite characters, the incredible Omega security team members, former military and alphabet law enforcement, FBI and/or CIA. This third book of the series is Joshua “Josh” Bennett’s and Samantha “Sammi” York’s story and, like the first two books, the story not only captivates your attention the entire time, but tugs at your heartstrings too. We saw a glimpse into Josh’s backstory in the earlier books, when he was serving with Tuc and their last mission gone awry, ending their military career. Josh was struggling with his loss and pushed everyone away, including Tuc and his team members, who, in time, were told he was dead. It was all a charade, done for a reason, one that Josh could finally share with them, with hopes they would understand, welcome him back and forgive him once they hear why and what he had done. Once the shock wore off, both Skeet and Tuc were happy to see him and they wind up inviting him to join them in Omega. Josh never bounced back to his former self, never thought he would know true happiness again, but then he saw her, his angel. Sammi owned the local coffee shop, bought it from the former owners after working for the for several years. Sammi’s backstory is not an easy one, growing up in a commune, run by evil men, including her father, who did a number on her. It was her brothers who saved and freed her from that life, regretfully not getting to her sooner. Her trauma and ordeal left her broken, physically and mentally, though she does not remember much of what happened to her, except the aftermath. Not knowing what to make of Josh’s attraction to her, she sees herself broken, and he sees her otherwise. I thought those two were great together and for each other, uplifting and healing their broken souls. It was great to watch the Omega team welcome Sammi into their family and the girls take her under their wings for female empowerment. All was going well until their pasts come back to haunt them. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out with the perfect balance of drama, angst, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions, and a wonderful romance. Like the first two books, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. J.R. Tootill, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧Heather Firth, Scott Rider, and a cameo by Joe Arden were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying. I loved how they took their roles and owned them, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters would sound. Heather Firth was a natural in her role as Sammi, grasping every aspect of her personality from her vulnerabilities to her strength, and grew along with her as her confidence increased. Scott Rider was just as fantastic as Josh, showcasing all sides of his personality and demeanor perfectly. Both were fabulous performing the roles of the side/secondary characters too. Joe Arden jumps in as Rourke, and nails it in his role. They set the right tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling each one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their performance elevates the already amazing story to another level.