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Scars

The Killers, Book 5

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Written by: Brynne Asher
Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Kit Swann
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Summary

Being a spy isn’t for the faint at heart - especially for a brute American and the beautiful, cunning Brit....

Who am I? I’m Cole Carson, and I’m the best at what I do. Four years ago, the CIA forced me to babysit the young MI6 princess, Isabella Donnelly. It was beneath my pay grade and skill set, but I like to think I taught her everything she knows - because I’m just that good.

Turns out there’s a first time for everything, because I was wrong about her. She pissed me off and challenged me in ways no one had before. I not only ate my words, I choked those suckers down with a bottle of whiskey when someone ripped her away from me. Now she’s back, and no one can know she’s here. And by no one, I mean all of the Western world. I’m determined to clear her name and make her mine. It’s a tall order so it’s a damn good thing I’m me.

A dare....

Okay, fine. It wasn’t a dare. More like a wager, laid at my feet by none other than Cole Carson. It’s all semantics at this point; I’m stuck between the threat of prison and my arsehole American, whom I just can’t shake. Trust me, I’ve tried.

I have no one to blame but my stupid, stupid heart. I’m no princess and certainly don’t need a prince charming. I can kick arse all on my own, and it’s what I came here to do. Taking a bullet was not on my agenda…neither was waking up in the hospital with Cole glaring at me. But I’m here, and I’m nothing if not determined. But that dare…I can’t focus on that until I clear my name. If Cole wants to tag along, so be it. I'm a Donnelly. We don’t give up nor do we bow down to anyone.

©2021 Brynne Asher (P)2021 Podium Audio
Contemporary Contemporary Romance International Mystery & Crime Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Espionage Fiction Suspense Heartfelt Royalty
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I loved the story but I wasn’t a fan of Bella. I didn’t start to slightly like her character until 3/4 of the way through this audiobook. I kept thinking that Cole can do so much better. Kit Swann’s English accent wasn’t my cup of tea either… It was hard to listen to for a bit. Other than that, I enjoyed everything else!

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First off, I love this series. Bryne Asher tells a great story and is able to provide a unique experience in each of the books in this series despite the similar themes. I had a hard time getting into this one though; it was slow to get going. Other than a lot of backstory and inner reminiscing, not a lot happens in the first 9 chapters. After that the focus was mostly on the whodunit aspect of the book with a little love and spice thrown in. It was heavier on the espionage and lighter on the butterflies in my stomach. My very first impression when I started listening was that the female narrator sounds too old to play Isabella. Which is weird, because she’s the same female narrator as in the previous books and did a fantastic job in those. It’s not that the narration isn’t good, she still does a great job, it’s just the voice. The portrayal is giving ‘formal mid-life mum’ vibes (think Nanny McPhee), rather than ‘sexy 27yr old covert operative’ vibes. I did get used to it, but it took a while. Overall, the book was still a good listen, but so far I’ve enjoyed the previous books in the series better.

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