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At the Ready
- Global Security Unlimited 3
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Micki Press and JL Martin both have complicated lives, but when they come together, the sparks are undeniable. Micki is trying to make it to the top of one of the most conservative corporate law firms in Chicago. JL is the CEO of WatchDog Inc., a successful security company, and is struggling with his own family complications.
When Micki's former lover stalks her, JL steps in to protect her, and the two soon realize their feelings go beyond friendship. But with their complicated pasts and the struggles of the corporate world, are they ready to take the next step, or will the twists and turns have them singing the Chicago blues?
If you enjoy a story of complicated love and corporate ambition, you'll love At the Ready. If you enjoy fast-paced action, romance, with a dash of karaoke, you'll fall for At the Ready.
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Older couple
Friends to lovers
Stalker/Woman in Peril
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- Hannah Banana
- 20-01-24
Thrilling ride with Samantha and Jason
This one is your quintessential romantic suspense, a strong independent woman trying to live her life but pursued by a stalker ex and enter the alpha security boss stopping at nothing to protect her and win her heart. Throw in international travel and espionage and terror plots and you have one riveting listen.
Micki Press and JL Martin have instant chemistry but there timing has never been great that is until Micki throws out her cheating ex and JL swoops in to make his move after admiring her from afar for a long time. But Micki is distracted, she is trying to compete for the partner role at her law firm and then there is escalating antics of her ex. JL will stop at nothing to protect her though and the building relationship between the two against this backdrop is delightful to listen to.
Sharon Michalove also has an uncanny ability when it comes to descriptions of food in her books, I have only listened to one of her other books Dead in the Alley, but I found the same magic there. She has a mastery of vivid decadent descriptions of food that just has me salivating every time. You have been warned!!! The story is absorbing and I like the fast pace of it and the build to the ending to find out what the hell is going on! Classic.
The stars of the show are the narrators though, how could they not be when you have the Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke taking the reins. I am a tad (OK a lot) obsessed with Samantha Brentmoor. She is one of my runaway all time favourite narrators, she is phenomenally talented and her range is delightful to listen to. She is perfect at capturing all the elements of Micki her no nonsense, independent side but also brings out the softer vulnerability lurking beneath and the yearning elements of her relationship with JL. She is also INSANELY good at her male voices, like buttery perfection her slight deeper inflections are just.....well I'm transfixed and she is one of the few female narrators who can perfectly match Jason's energy.
Jason Clarke doesn't really need much introduction at this point, he's amazing and I am always staggered by his ability to switch seamlessly from different pitches/tones and accents all in the same scene. But that is why he is so popular I guess, who else is going to make me swoon for a French Canadian accented hero....well I think the fluent French in some places might have something to do with it. Yes, that's right if you are a fan of the French Jason this is the one for you.
Overall, this was an enjoyable escape and I look forward to catching up on this author's other books.
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- Jocelyne
- 06-02-24
Great Romantic Suspense!
This is the third book in the Global Security Unlimited Series, a Romantic Suspense. I liked Micki and JL's passionate story. They are both interesting characters. The storyline is fast-paced, filled with action, and twists and turns. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke did an excellent job bringing these characters, and this story to life. I enjoyed it.
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- PATRICIA
- 15-01-24
Amazing romantic suspense!
Sharon Michalove has created an amazing romantic suspense series with her Global Security Unlimited. This book focuses on JL and Micki(not as in mouse). Micki is working hard to be the next partner in her law firm which is proving to be a difficult task. Their old boys club is throwing up roadblocks at every turn. But for her, work is everything. JL owns Watchdog Security, and he has his own crazy life. His overbearing mother is bound and determined to pick his wife. But what his mother doesn't see is the the chemistry between JL and Micki. Though he is set to protect her from her ex-boyfriend, his feelings for her just keep growing. And as a result, of disappointment at work, her ex stalking her and JL, Micki isn't sure exactly where her life should be taking her. Michalove binds it all together with a fantastic story. It's packed with twists and turns I know I didn't see coming. I love JL and the way he loves Micki and the way he deals with his mother! What a personality! Micki is stubborn and way to absorbed in her career and the turn she takes has earned my respect. This is a fabulous addition to the series and a great listen when the snow is falling!
And how does it get better? Have Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke tell the story. This team is one of my favorites and these two are perfectly cast for these characters. From the accents to the emotions, I was a happy listener as they created their magic and pulled me into the story. It's a fantastic listen!
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- Jenna Stewart
- 18-01-24
Actioned Packed
3.5/4 At the Ready by Sharon Michalove is book 3 in her Global Security Unlimited series. This is the first book I have read by this author and although it was a captivating listen I did struggle with the storyline and characters. I was really confused at the beginning and borrowed the e-book to help me. I would definitely recommend starting with the previous books.
I did enjoy that both MCs are older, in their 40's. Micki was driven and independent up to make partner at her law firm but dealing with the old man politics of the office. She faced so many challenges at work at in her personal life. JL was part of Global Securities but they did not meet in the book as they were already friends, I felt I needed more of them building/exploring their relationship as everything happened so fast. The writing was very descriptive and involved a lot of locations, Chicago, Paris, Vancouver and that was fun to see so many places and experiences in one book! We learn right away that Micki is being stalked by her ex boyfriend, however she is not at all aware of just how far he will go or be capable of. This story was fast paced and action packed throughout with many twists and turns along the way. There are strong friendships among the cast of characters and they did intrigue me as what happens in their stories. Overall, Even with the struggles I had, I was able to enjoy the storyline and characters.
This was beautifully narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke - the accents and emotions both portrayed during the story had me loving the narration. They were perfect for these characters and storyline.
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- JoJo
- 14-01-24
JL & Micki
3.75 stars
This was my first Sharon Michalove book and therefore my first book in the series. Due to this I felt that a lot of the story was lived “in passing” and JL and Micki’s love story was just an add on to the real love story: Max and Cress’.
It’s important to note this is a closed door book and although I’m not opposed to it a little steam would not have been amiss.
Nevertheless this was a great story with beautiful descriptions of locations and architecture, people and food.
I’d also like to congratulate the narrating casting for an amazing performance. French Jason Clarke is unbelievable!!
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