Tainted

Triple Canopy, Book 5

By: Riley Edwards

Narrated by: Connor Crais, MacKenzie Cartwright

Former Navy SEAL sniper Matthew Kessler thought his life was charmed.

He was wrong.

He thought his father had amassed the family’s wealth through hard work.

He was wrong again.

He thought the battlefield had taught him everything he needed to know about strength and courage.

He was absolutely wrong.

In the blink of an eye, everything he thought he knew about his family became a lie. Every penny of his family’s fortune was tainted. A betrayal so crippling it nearly crushed him under the weight of mounting deceit. With his life crumbling around him, he shouldn’t fall for the beautiful cowgirl. But he couldn’t resist her determination. He couldn’t turn away from her strength. And it was a damn good thing because, in the end, she was the only thing keeping him standing.

Chelsea Sullens grew up knowing she wasn’t good enough.

Or so said her father.

She knew she was hardheaded and stubborn.

Or so said her brothers.

At 18, she’d found herself alone, broke, with nothing but the fire in her belly and her dream of becoming a bull rider. She turned rejection into resolve and put the stubbornness she’d been accused of having to good use. Her father’s insults fueled her determination to ride with the best. With her dream within reach, it was the wrong time to fall in love. The former SEAL was the distraction she didn’t need, yet he was the man she couldn’t let walk away.

So close to having it all. So close to getting forever. A phone call changes everything. Chelsea has vanished. No leads. A slew of suspects. And Matt is fresh out of patience, his control is gone, and the person who’s taken the woman he loves is about to find out his vengeance has a price: blood.

©2021 Riley Edwards (P)2023 Rebels Romance

Saddle up

I loved this book as I have every one of Riley Edwards books. She draws you in from page one and takes you along for a wonderful ride. Saddle up! Another wonderful narration done by Connor Crais and MacKenzie Cartwright so if you prefer listening to reading definitely check it out. I loved it in both formats.

Good couple

Loved this story and the narrator was very good. Matt and Chelsea make a good couple.

Another Stellar Audiobook in this Incredible Series!

This is the fifth audiobook in Riley Edwards’ fantastic Triple Canopy series, and this series just gets better and better! The story and characters are intriguing, real, and completely enthralling. This is Matt and Chelsea’s story. Both headstrong, both determined, and both disillusioned. They’re also both dealing with major family issues, so the timing for love or a relationship could not be worse in their minds. Too bad fate has other ideas. But just when they’re starting to see they just might be good for each other after all regardless of the timing, tragedy strikes. Good thing Matt and his Triple Canopy brothers are no strangers to danger, and know all about turning tragedy to triumph.

Connor Crais and MacKenzie Cartwright again handle the narration for this book in their usual stellar fashion. They bring Matt and Chelsea to life in the most enigmatic and enticing ways, making it impossible not to fall in love with these characters.

Great story and vo acting!

If you love Riley Edwards then this book will not disappoint you. Both fmc and MMC have a good growth arc and I love there wasn’t a random breakup inserted for drama. I loved how they talked and worked things out.

Matthew and Chelsea

I must say I loved Matthew and Chelsea's story. Chelsea is a spitfire who is sassy, strong, fearless but also a little vulnerable. Chelsea is a hero in many ways but at times she goes back to a life that failed her and sees something that no one else does.

Matthew is a strong man who has unknown issues. He is strong willed and goes after everything he wants. He is honest to the core but Chelsea has something in her that he wants to explore. He sees things that others don't but venturing out and doing something dangerous in his eyes is not on his list of favorite things...or is it?

Matthew and Chelsea have different family issues that makes your blood boil. The disinterest in both of them from family is heartbreaking but they are so much stronger and their hearts are bigger. Matthew and Chelsea are in for a lot of life changing events, some exciting and well deserved and some that are heart breaking and also well deserved.

Can Matthew and Chelsea's love pull them through all of the difficult times? Can Matthew save Chelsea from the evils of the world and will Chelsea save Matthew from himself? This story was an amazing surprise. The narrators did a fantastic job!

I should’ve been a cowboy 🤠

I have a big ole girl crush on Chelsea! The girls of Triple Canopy have all been boss babes but Chelsea is a next level boss! And of course she deserves nothing less!

Matt! Phew ladies! Connor as Matt is simply HOT! He is a dirty talking, BA former Seal, current billionaire 🥵 I mean he is the ultimate #boyfriendgoals!

I would totally watch the TC guys on PH…just saying😏

Matt and Chelsea's wild ride...

I am enjoying this Triple Canopy series by Riley Edwards sooo much that I've completed the first 4 books in 4 days!(My mobility is limited right now due to an injury and these books are keeping me from going stir crazy!)

For me, Matt and Chelsea are very likeable characters. And I liked the wide mix of settings and elements woven into this story--from Matt's pool hall/bar to Chelsea's horse stables/bull riding/rodeo action to lifestyles of the rich/old family money and mansions to helicopter rides for lunch in Manhattan to undercover FBI investigations into mafia/money laundering schemes to uncovering old family secrets to donuts (naked or otherwise), and much more. I also enjoyed seeing the Team guys (Trey, Luke, Logan, and Matt) "team up" (along with Dylan) to find and get Chelsea back. You really get a sense of their trust and loyalty in and to each other as brothers and fellow warriors. The way they bust each others' "jellybeans" is also funny as heck.

Once again, the narration by MacKenzie and Connor is outstanding and a real joy to listen to. They are my favorite narrators--bar none.

Good but the story didn't capture me

I love all the books in this series but this one is not as good as the other stories. The plot was just okay.
The narrators did great though. I'm excited for the next one and I can't wait for Dylan and Sawyer's story to come to life in audio :)

Tainted

I have enjoyed everyone of her books. I hope writes a sequel to this series.

Emotional Romantic Suspense

Tainted is book 5 in the Triple Canopy series by Riley Edwards. Chelsea Sullens is one of my favorite heroines Riley has written so far. From a hellish childhood, she emerged as a fierce, independent, badass bull rider. She throws herself into her work wholeheartedly and has an unparalleled passion for her sport. Matt Kessler is a quick-witted, swoon-worthy former Navy Seal sniper with a protector complex. To say these Triple Canopy men fall hard and fast is an understatement, and Matt is no exception. His hair-trigger temper was never as high as when Chelsea is threatened. Chelsea is accustomed to the men in her life dismissing her dreams until Matthew Kessler swoops in not only supportive but genuinely in awe of her. I loved the way Matt became an instant fan & champion of Chelsea the first time he saw her ride. I loved Chelsea’s confidence and unrelenting drive to chase her dreams. I adore the ever-expanding TC family.

Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright have taken on Riley’s incredible cast of characters and brought them to life with powerful, captivating, swoon-worthy performances. Connor’s portrayal of Matt’s stoic, gruff, supportive character is charming. Mackenzie’s talent for bringing characters to life is limitless. I loved her tenacious and heartbreaking embodiment of Chelsea’s persona. Connor and Mackenzie have become one of my favorite narration teams! If you enjoy former military heroes, fierce heroines, thrilling suspense, and steamy, emotional romance, then the Triple Canopy series is a must-listen!