Control

Harper Security Ops, Book 18

By: A.K. Evans

Narrated by: Troy Duran, Kit Swann

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

She was in the right place at the wrong time.

Alana Wolf has never been one to mind her own business. As a reporter, she’s always searching for the truth. But she didn’t anticipate it would lead to people wanting her dead.

He was in the wrong place at the right time.

Ty Weaver didn’t think his day could get any worse. But he knew something bad was going to happen when he saw the car racing down the street.

Unable to get the woman from the crash out of his head, Ty visits Alana in the hospital the next day. That’s when he learns that she hadn’t simply lost control of her car.

Discovering that Alana has gotten herself into a mess, Ty offers his help—she needs a bodyguard; he needs a distraction.

It should have been simple. But where the heart is concerned, it rarely is.

And often, timing is everything.

©2024 A.K. Evans (P)2024 A.K. Evans

Great addition to 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. As with other audiobooks in the series, this is a stand alone. That said, your experience would be enriched by listening /reading to all the previous stories of the series .
This story belongs to operative Ty Weaver and reporter Alana Wolf.
Ty’s day has not gone well and is trying to deal with it when he witnesses an accident. One that sends Alana to the hospital.
Determined to find out how she’s doing, Ty goes to the hospital. When he learns that the accident likely was not what it seemed, Ty offers his help as her bodyguard. It appears that the investigation that Alana digging into, has people nervous. Enough that they are willing to kill in order to keep their secrets.
From the start to the end, the story is filled with action, whodunit, and of course, romance. But the road to the discovery and the romance is not going to be a smooth one as the author delivers another “edge of your seats” plot with complex and wonderful main characters.
Bringing the story to life are narrators Troy Duran, whom we have previously enjoy listening to and Kit Swann.
Another winner in the series.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Slow burn with lots of suspense

#18! I can't believe we are already this far into HSO series. I have loved every one so far, and wow… this was quite an emotional roller coaster from heartbreak, tragedy, and threats to friendship turned love and HEA.

At the very beginning, Ty witnesses two shocking events. Both change his life in very different ways. Sometimes the end of one thing is simply the beginning of another. Meanwhile, Alana has found herself in danger over a case she's working on as a reporter.

Alana is fierce and isn't giving up because of a threat. Ty takes time to understand Alana's intentions with the investigation and despite the threat, never tries to talk her out of moving forward with it. THAT is the first thing that had me falling for Ty. Not every man can handle a headstrong, fierce woman the way he does and I was there for it!!

Watching these two tackle the investigation and threats together was incredible. The twists and turns kept my attention and had me on the edge of my seat guessing at what was unfolding. I never imagined it would unfold the way it did and I love being surprised with a storyline that way. Ty encouraging Alana in branching out with her career and stepping up to help get it going was so great to see. A man that supports an independent, strong woman is everything.

A slow burn romance, friends to lovers romance always gets me in my feels. The best relationships always seem to form from deep friendship and that's exactly what you'll see between Alana and Ty. Alana may have needed protection, but Ty needed Alana just as much.

The audio was phenomenal. I very much appreciate that each and every one of these books have dual female and male narrators. I feel like that really amplifies the audio experiences and makes the story come to life so much more.

Delicious, Entertaining, & Oh the Twists!!!

Control is my new favorite book in this series! Ty is an absolute dream, and Alana is outstanding! I adore Alana’s bravery, courage, determination, and strength. Ty is steadfast in his resolve, and I love that he always patiently allows Alana to think through her options and make her own choices. I found it fascinating how Alana didn’t really register the true danger behind what she was doing, and it never occurred to her that the danger was not limited to a specific set of circumstances until Ty points it out to her. The twists and turns this novel takes are fascinating, and I really enjoyed the plethora of supporting characters who each brought different levels of complexity to the overall mystery of who-dun-it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook—the characters’ emotions and thoughts, and the chemistry between the two, were so palpable and explosive I could taste it. Love, love, love and highly recommend this story!!!