Oh the voices ...

First things first. I'm a big fan, BIG fan of these two authors' books. The Unbreakable Bonds series is fantastic. The spin off series - aka where this book fits in, is just as great. They're hot, steamy, sexy, the men are complex and sweet and infuriating and just all sorts of good stuff. However ... man, the audiobooks are hard for me to listen to. Believe me, it has nothing to do with a preconceived idea of what the characters should sound like, oh no, not at all. The issue with this one, is the same as it was with the previous books, Kenneth Obi's attempt to make his voice deeper.

As I've said before, I get that this is a tough series to narrate because the books have like 10+ characters in them with dialogue. But when he's narrating (in this case) Royce's parts in dialogue, he sounds absolutely ridiculous. Like when a woman tries to imitate a man, so she sounds like she's puckering her lips. It's very obvious he can not maintain that level of tone of voice, and had he chosen to not go so low, it would have sounded way better. He did the same thing with Sven. It's just so incredibly obvious that it's totally distracting to me. I just wish he'd play around with voices just a little more in order to find tones that are more natural sounding.

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Loved it

Love all the Ward Security books! The story is engaging and the characters are so easy to fall in love with! Love the authors so much

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Hooked On This Series

Found this series because of the narrator. I don't know that I would have picked the series to read, but since I am a fan of Kenneth Obi, I started going through his works. Stumbled on the first book and have waited, no so patiently, for each one after. Mystery, suspense, emotion and all the feels.

The characters are brought to life through the narration and Kenneth does a fabulous job of making each one unique. There were several side characters in this particular book and it was always easy to know who was speaking.

I sat on the edge of my seat.
I laughed out loud.
I cried the last half of the final chapter. Heart wrenching to happy.

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OMG

I loved hearing all the different characters. Especially Lucas and Andre..
Mr. Obi did a amazing job he put so much emotions into telling the story.

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A twist of humor adds to the thrilling mysteries.

Marc is a millionaire and after the second attempt on his life goes to Ward Security for help. He hates to admit it but it looks like the one after him could be a family member. Royce is hired to play his boyfriend to help solve the mystery and protect Marc. The play acted soon becomes real but then Royce's past comes out to tear everything apart. He tells Marc the problem and Marc also has a past... some of his acquisitions aren't as easily or legally obtained. Marc calls in a friend and they go to get a painting to help both get it in a museum where it belongs and free Royce of his past.
I think this so far is my favorite of the three Ward security books. Though I have loved them all, something about Royce and his past and Marc just mesh and the touch of humor when they bring in Marc's friend seals the deal. There are so many twists and lots of smoking sex and of course a happy ending.
Again, this is a great book But Kenneth Obi's narration just adds so much more to the story. I love his evil laughter, the grunts and emotion he puts into the sex scenes and emotions when someone is in danger. Iy just adds so much to an already good book.

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omg!

this is an awesome book! so much going on. and the sex! the noises and cries! i think i wet my panties! the narrator was spot on! this was my first audio with Kenneth Obi and it was awesome!

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Hot and Suspenseful

Suspense for both MCs while they fall for each other.
This was a great book. It’s been awhile since I heard the last book so I had forgotten that Ward Security is a spin-off of the Unbreakable Bonds series. A few characters are mentioned so I had to refresh myself. You don’t need it to get this book but it adds another layer to knowing these guys. I’m super bummed that those books aren’t in audiobook form. I am keeping my fingers crossed that someday the powers that be decide to make that happen. Ok, enough of a rant.
Royce is a bodyguard with a shady past who ends up protecting an art dealer who keeps having attempts on his life. The difference between these two’s backgrounds makes an interesting play for them falling in love.
Kennath Obi is great as usual. He’s def one of my favorite narrators.

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wasn't my fav, but enjoyable

I found that it was putting to much into the book. It had us splitting focus to much and overall pulled us away from the main story line which had one of the most pathetic ending, it honestly felt thrown in as an afterthought because you need to tie that knot. I think it would have worked better if they’d solved one crime and then had to move onto the next to quickly for it to be finished, or even had Marc demanding to help. anyway, not my story, lol, and it is what they wanted, but for me, it pulled me way to far out of the story to care anymore. I did however love the romance.

Need MORE!

Another happy ending, and now for our favorite brooding bodyguard; and omg the smut is off the freaking charts, you’ll hyperventilate on every chapter!

Kenneth as always did an amazing job with the narration, now there’s on one I imagine narrating this wonderful universe. He’s just perfect.

So this plot is a little different from the usual books, but I kind of liked that, Marc and Royce get so wrapped up in each other, it’s like they’re in a bubble and no one can touch them. Also, major plot twist that leaves you wondering where the RAM truck came from and BAM!

Action and mystery packed, loved every second of it.

I really really enjoyed it. This, including Unbreakable Bonds series has been a 5 STAR Series so far. There’s no way to explain my utter love for all these men.

Also, we get a glimpse of Noah and Rowe, making you adore them even more.

And lastly... Quinn is just Awesome! Absolutely adored it.

Really good

I love every book Jocelynn and Rinda have written and of course this one is awesome, I love Marc and Royce, This book have a great plot and amazing characters, all of Ward Security bodyguards have an excellent friendship and have become a great family. Kennet Obi is an excellent narrator and this audiobook is very enjoyable. I highly recommended this audiobook!