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Keeping 6

By: Freya Barker
Narrated by: Christian Fox,Muffy Newtown
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Summary

Bookstore owner Kerry Emerson finally seems to be back in control of her life. Her failure of a marriage firmly in her rearview mirror and her recent business expansion a success, she is in charge of her own future. One that is looking better than ever.

The sight of the tall man, with the familiar salt-and-pepper goatee pushing open the door of her store, sets her hair on end. He doesn't exactly bring good memories.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Damian Gomez is just looking for a decent cup of coffee when he walks into the small store offering books and brew. The pretty, feisty woman behind the counter is an unexpected surprise. Not at all unpleasant, especially since her finger that used to hold a wedding ring is now bare.

Her wild hair, boho style, and silvery grey eyes suddenly hold a lot of promise.

But when his office is pulled into an international investigation into the trafficking of rare books and manuscripts, the straight-laced SAC realizes he has to keep his distance from the woman who might well be involved.

Easier said than done, since fate seems determined to throw them together.

©2018 Freya Barker (P)2020 Oh My Audiobooks

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Romance Wrapped in a Whodunnit

This is the first book in a series of connected standalone stories. There is also some crossover of characters from other series by the same author. You don’t need to have read any of the other series to enjoy this book though.

I initially read this as an ebook and the majority of the review is based on that initial reading however, the audio version was well narrated and in particular I enjoyed the male narrator, Christian Fox, who had a pleasant voice and natural style of delivery. He also didn’t go ridiculously over the top when acting a female role, which some male actors do. The female narrator, Muffy Newton, I had mixed feelings about. She had a pleasant voice and a good range of delivery for the different characters, but she had an annoying quirk of lifting the pitch of her voice at the end of sentences as though each one was a question. I think it was her natural accent rather than delivery for this character, but it was a little annoying because it stood out so much against the other narrator. I learnt to tune it out, but it took a little time each time I went back to the audiobook after a break. It wasn’t annoying enough to stop me listening to the next book in the series, even if she’s the same narrator.

Kerry met Damien, an FBI agent, when he rescued her from a kidnapping. She didn’t really like him at the time, plus she was married, admittedly it wasn’t a happy marriage but nonetheless, she wasn’t free to act on any attraction to the handsome man, even if he hadn’t been an ass to her.

Now Kerry is divorced and living in Durango, where Damien is now based. She owns a bookstore, and when he walks in to buy a coffee sparks fly and neither of them can work out what kind those sparks are.

When Kerry gets drawn into a case Damien is working on, her life is once more put in danger and he can’t resist trying to protect her.

I really enjoyed this book. As always, Freya Barker writes about engaging, flawed and real characters who have life experience, which only makes them more interesting. There is passion and emotion between the two main characters. They are also surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, who also have distinct personalities and play their part in the storyline.

What makes this romance different is the very intriguing and complex whodunnit wrapped around it. It kept me guessing right up to the end, who the ‘bad guy’ could be. The suspense part of the plot helps move the romance part forwards, but even without the romance that part of the story is interesting.

I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series, as I believe the next book is about Damien’s sister, who was a major supporting character in this book, and someone I liked.

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Mystery, crime, action, romance

This book has it all going on. Mystery, drama, crime, angst and romance.

A brilliant story that keeps your interest piqued throughout.

Fantastic characters, heart warming and hot moments, I can't wait to delve into more books in this series.

Brilliantly narrated. Can be read as a stand-alone.

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Awful female narrator

Female narrators voice irritating, drawing out every syllable Story not too bad, although very predictable.

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really enjoyable listen

after listening to the northen lights trio of books from the same author, I looked for other books by her and came accross this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the series and am going straight in to the next one. this book has it all, romance, angst and a well planned story with a stella performance from both narrator's.

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Fabulous love, crime combination

I really loved this book, it combines two of my favourite genre. It was intense enough to keep me invested but not too intense to make me sad or worried at the story line. The narration was super engaging. Thanks

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Editing!

We are at chapter three and a guy wants tea, but she makes coffee..no mistake someone just didn’t seem to notice the mistake so early on….so this and the rest of the series..Deleted

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Daft

Ideal for fans of Kristen Ashley. I fancied something light and sexy and this is that but just a bit too light for me.

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enjoyed immensely

great story great narration happy ending of course now on to the next one

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Annoying narration

What is with the female narrator’s dragged out syllables and whiney drawn out tone? And I wonder why the decision was for the male narrator to do both the male and female main characters and the female narrator to do the same? Really irritating to say the least. Spoilers of note.

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Female narrator a hard pill to swallow 😵‍💫😵‍💫

The male narrator was just awesome! I enjoyed the story and liked the characters in the story

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