Coerced

Harper Security Ops, Book 17

By: A.K. Evans

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Aria Todd is the new girl in town. She doesn’t mind the title. In fact, she’s thrilled that she’ll have the chance to start over in a place where nobody knows her. Where nobody can get to her. And where her new neighbor has her peeking out her window regularly.

Paxton Fields is Steel Ridge’s resident nice guy. He’s kind to everyone, even the injured and abandoned animals he rescues on occasion.

That’s why he catches Aria’s eye, and the pair explore the chemistry between them.

But Paxton’s big heart is just a small part of who he is. When it’s necessary to be foreboding, he rises to the occasion.

And that’s precisely what happens when he learns that there was a reason for Aria’s recent move to his town. Discovering she’s been coerced from her home, Paxton’s protective instincts kick in.

Escaping her past was her plan, but if Paxton can’t find her, Aria may never get to see her future.

©2024 A.K. Evans (P)2024 A.K. Evans

A series that just keeps getting better

A series that just keeps on giving. 17 books in and I still love it as much as the very first book. Aria is an easy character to relate to and instantly love. She has a fierce loyalty to her family through good times and hard times but knowing when to walk away for her own benefit is vital. The deep betrayal she endures is more than anyone should ever have to face, but Paxton is the perfect new neighbor, friend, and lover. Harper Security Ops men are always extremely protective of the women in their lives and Paxton is no exception.

I absolutely LOVE the addition of all the animals in this book. I think Paxton's love for animals, especially rescues, really just makes you love him even more. He is so patient with Aria even though he knew there was more to her move than she was willing to share.

Another thing that really stuck out to me was how Aria's best friend kept her secret but knew when it was important to share that secret with Paxton. Everyone needs a best friend like that! This story kept me pulled in until the very end.

Even though I knew there would be something big happen eventually, I was not expecting the heartbreaking way things went for Aria in the end. Sometimes the ones we love the most hurt us the deepest and I think so many people can relate to this deeply touching story in one way or another.

Another engaging story in the series

If you are new to the series, Harper Security Ops is not only a security firm, but also a tactical and self defense training center. Though this audiobook is part of a series, rest assure that as with the previous stories, this is a stand alone.
This time it’s Harper Security Ops operative Paxton Fields who finds love when he least expects it. Paxton is known as the nice guy in the neighborhood always willing to help others. Kind not only humans but also to the stray animals around.
Aria Todd recently moved to town hoping for some anonymity and to have a chance to start over with her life.
A sort of friendship and relationship starts developing between these two and just when things seem to be going great, Aria’s past threatens not only the relationship , but also Aria.
Will Paxton be able to keep Aria safe? Will these two get a chance to have a future, or will the evil that follows Aria end it all?
This was another engaging story filled with good hunky guys, bad guys, suspense and of course, romance.
Narrators Teddy Hamilton and Maxine Mitchell do an excellent job of bringing the story to live.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook. The opinions expressed are solely my own.