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Unchained

A Small Town Age Gap Romantic Suspense (Amber Ridge, Book 5)

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Unchained

By: Nyssa Kathryn
Narrated by: Avery Caris, Lee Samuels
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He’s her boss. She’s too young for him. And lines are about to blur.

Taking a job at the newly opened Wilderness Adventure Park was supposed to be about gaining independence for Addison March. She wasn’t supposed to find her boss so ridiculously good-looking. Or his smile so charming. Or his protectiveness such a freaking turn-on. The problem is, not only does he think he’s too old for her—he also has a past. A past that makes him believe he’s dangerous for Addie to be around. She disagrees. But convincing Noah is proving difficult.

Ex-Marine Noah Hayes has returned home to Amber Ridge not just because he wanted to…because he was forced. Medical discharge. Not physical—mental. Something he hasn’t shared with his loved ones. But leaving the service doesn’t mean his past has left him alone. The nightmares and flashbacks taunt him. And worse, they’ve touched the people around him…specifically, Addie, his newest employee. Ironic, considering she seems to be the only one with the power to soothe him.

For her safety, he needs to stay away from Addie. But when someone starts targeting her, making dangerous threats, Noah’s forced to choose—keep his distance? Or protect her at the risk of exposing Addie to his own demons?

A Small Town Age Gap Romantic Suspense from Bestselling Author Nyssa Kathryn.

©2025 Nyssa Kathryn (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing Contemporary Romantic Suspense Witty

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I'm still really enjoying this small town interconnected series; for me, Amber Ridge feels like Cabot Cove but Hallmark coded. Although it is an age gap workplace romance, that isn't the main focus. Instead the plot is about Addie's mysterious stalker and Noah's PTSD. This is a pretty fast burn as these two are magnetic but there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome.

The mystery around how Addie had become a target had me hooked. The who took a minute to click but the why had me guessing and I was genuinely surprised by it. Noah's PTSD recovery was hard earned as although he owned the situation it took him a while to realise isolating himself was not the solution. The flashbacks were really intense and I liked how there was no judgement about his situation and how many characters encouraged him to get help. The found family (although some characters are related) aspect of this series is one of my favourite elements.

This is a duet recording and the performers matched really well. Avery Caris is quickly becoming one of my favourite narrators; she does bright characters brilliantly and fits Addie to a tee. Lee Samuels is a new to me narrator and gave a great performance as Noah going through his mental health journey.

Duet small town romance

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This is the next book in the Amber Ridge series. It's a standalone, but the couples from other books in the series do make an appearance.

This story centers on Addie and her new boss, Noah. Addie moves to Amber Ridge seeking independence rom her parents, taking a job as a receptionist at the newly opened Wilderness Adventure Park. However, her main focus quickly shifts to her ridiculously good-looking boss, Noah, for whom she develops an undeniable crush.

Noah is a former Marine who was medically discharged after a horrendous mission. He's actively dealing with severe PTSD, which manifests as paralyzing nightmares and flashbacks. Because of this trauma, Noah firmly believes he's too old and too dangerous for the younger Addie. He constantly tries to push her away, convinced that staying near her will only expose her to his personal demons.

There's so much romantic tension between the two, and you can see the chemistry between them. Despite the boss-employee and age-gap dynamic, their connection feels genuine. Addie proves to be much stronger and more self-aware than Noah gives her credit for. She refuses to be easily dismissed, often seeing the true, caring man beneath his tough, broken exterior.

Then the suspense element kicks in. Mysterious and dangerous threats begin targeting Addie, attempting to drive her out of town. This external danger shatters Noah's self-imposed distance. His protective instincts take over completely, forcing him to keep Addie close to ensure her safety.

The book balances their relationship with the high-stakes action of the investigation. Ms Kathryn does an excellent job weaving together the age-gap romance with the intriguing mystery, keeping us guessing the ID and motive of the villain until the final pages.

The plot twist is genuinely surprising—you won't see it coming, which makes the suspense so satisfying.

I'm still a little puzzled as to why Addie's parents were so overprotective, especially as she was only as hour away, it was never really explained after being such a big part of the story.

🎧 I love how the characters were brought to life. Avery Caris and Lee Samuels were perfect. The emotion they brought pulled me completely into the story and I was so invested in what happened. I would love to hear these two on another audio book. 🎧

Another amazing book in the series!

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Romantic suspense. So good. Nyssa Kathryn continues the Amber Ridge series with an age gap romance with a suspenseful twist that kept me listening nonstop! Noah was medically discharged from the military and has come to Amber Ridge to help his friend run the new adventure park. Hiring Addison may not have been for her experience, though she tried her best to say she knew what she was doing. The attraction is immediate, but neither will act on it because of their working relationship. But she has a stalker and he takes her in resulting in a PTSD episode that he felt put her in danger. Making her leave seems to be the answer, but she is the only one that can calm his nightmares and he is the only one to keep her safe from the danger she is in. How does it end? This story is incredibly romantic. Not overtly, but the growing feelings just gave me the feels. And the building suspense of trying to figure out who is after Addie kept me guessing with twists and turns leading me in different directions. It's a fabulous listen and great addition to the series.

Lee Samuels and Avery Caris are the story tellers and this casting could not have been better. Samuels delves into the mind of Noah, bringing him from present to past and back, making it very real. He keeps the alpha protective male alive and he was like a hug when around Addie. Caris is Addie, and I love how she is able to flip her bubbly personality to one of fear. Her soothing voice is exactly what I imagine to be what would work for Noah. These two gave an amazing performance.

Amazing romantic suspense!!

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Nyssa Kathryn has outdone herself once again, penning another winning novel, an enthralling romantic suspense that not only captivates your attention the entire time, but tugs at your heartstrings too. After meeting Noah Hayes in the previous book, I knew his story was going to be something special, a former marine returning home with baggage, PTSD, from his time serving and continually battling those inner demons. After his discharge from the Marines, Noah went to Amber Ridge and got the Wilderness Adventure Park up and running. Addison “Addie” March needed to move out of her family home, wanting to be more independent, so she moved to Amber Ridge and got a job at the newly opened park. Addie and Noah take to each other immediately, but not only does working for him make her off limits, but she is younger than him, too. He worries he’s dangerous and a liability, with unpredictable flashbacks, so distances himself, but the problem is she soothes him like no other can. When Addie gets threatening messages, Noah’s protective side comes out, and all he wants to do is keep her safe. Then the threats escalate, putting others in danger as well. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out, with the perfect balance of drama, angst, mystery, twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn but so worth the wait romance. The author keeps you on your toes and guessing about who is making the threats and why. As always, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. Nyssa Kathryn, thank you for another wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful audiobook production and listen performed by Avery Caris and Lee Samuels, who did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. Their character voices were fitting for a perfect portrayal of each, loving how they took their roles and made them their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined they would sound. Caris was a natural in Addie’s role, grasping all aspects of her personality, including her empathy, and Samuels did the same in Noah’s role and was just as amazing showcasing his personality, including his battle with his inner demons, his vulnerabilities and his fierce protectiveness. These two make a fabulous narration team, with voices and talent that complement each other and a captivating performance that keeps you hooked to the story. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.

A Stellar Story & Listen🎧Enthralling & Heartfelt!

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Really loved this story and the new characters being introduced. Great narration. Cannot wait for the next book.

Another great story in this series

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