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Last Refuge Protectors, Book 1
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Finnley Cole
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Isabelle Turner
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Hannah Shield
About this listen
He's nobody's hero… except hers.
Out of all the diners in all the small towns, he had to walk into mine.
Aiden Shelborne has left his Army days long behind. He's out of the warrior business. And he never meant to stop in Hartley, Colorado, at all. But when trouble comes for a woman he's just met, he finds himself stepping in.
Jessi Novo didn't ask Aiden to play her savior. Now, with a snowstorm bearing down, she's stuck with him. Some in Hartley have secrets worth killing for. In the battle to keep them both safe, Aiden might lose the heart he's kept on lockdown.
When they've got no one else, they'll take refuge in each other.
In this heart-racing romantic suspense, you'll find action, a small mountain town, and a tough heroine who wasn't looking for a hero. If you like a gruff, protective alpha, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after, then don't miss the first book of Last Refuge Protecters!
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Meet Randi Burnett—she’s brilliant, she’s beautiful, and she works for the bride. Missing groom? Intoxicated in-laws? Crying ring-bearer? You name it, she wrangles it. Too bad her personal life isn’t thriving like her side gig as a bridesmaid for hire. Recently dumped, Randi throws herself into her biggest challenge yet when she’s hired as a maid of honor and pretend best friend for an ice queen bride. There’s just one problem—the best man is infuriating, overprotective, and anti-marriage.
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Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel - The Vipers. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant.
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- Goldie Watson
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Hero slow burn
Good listen. Nice Story but could have been better. MFC was tipsy and didn't think realistically. I did however like how the supporting characters were introduced in the story. There was heat but not enough to cause a burn. Suspense but not much. Total Slow Burn for me. I might move on to book 📚 2.
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Good character build, slow burn love with a good ending.light drama
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- 12-20-24
Great entertaining story and performance!
This is the first book in this series. I love the characters and the setting! This book has mystery, romance, and excitement. I like that there are broken characters as well as "put together" ones. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next ones in this series! This performance is one of the best ones I've heard! It is really entertaining!
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good storyline with sweet love story
this book has a great female main character who is strong and tough despite having a rough time. she's determined to not let it define her or affect her. enter a man stuck in town due to a bridge out on the road he's travelling who accidentally gets stuck in the middle of her problems and the sparks fly. I liked the build up of the story a lot and I liked the characters and their willingness to be who they are while not being so stuck in their ways they can't change. they were mature about their situation and no angsty misunderstandings or stubbornness creating strive.
it was suspenseful with different storylines that were interesting and creative and the narration was great! I definitely recommend..
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