Love and Payne
A THIRDS universe novella
- Narrated by: Mark Westfield
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-07-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Austen Payne, THIRDS Squadron Specialist Agent (SSA) for Destructive Delta and TIN operative, has seen the worst the world has to offer, faced lethal killers, and helped bring down dangerous organizations. But nothing terrifies him more than falling in love. After years of undercover work, Austen is a master at defending himself and protecting his heart...until he meets Osmond Zachary.
THIRDS Defense Agent Osmond Zachary has a huge, doting family, yet something is missing in his life. After meeting grumpy, foul-mouthed, jittery cheetah Therian Austen Payne, Zach knows exactly what that something - or someone - is. Unfortunately Austen seems determined to avoid Zach at all costs.
When Zach foils an assassination attempt, he ends up in the killer’s crosshairs, and Austen is Zach’s best chance at staying alive. Zach hopes the crisis will bring them closer, but Austen has every intention of walking away as soon as the danger is over.
Happily ever after isn’t for guys like Austen, but Zach is determined to show him it can be....
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Cat gives this one 5 Meows...
I have been waiting for Austen to get his happy ever after and learn his story forever! (by the way, I love this cover and it helped me visually see Austen. Austen tries to stay in denial and push Zach away until Zach is hurt and his life threatened. He takes him to hide and protect until Zach's family steps in an Austen finds himself in the middle of something else besides love he doesn't believe in...Family.
Zach is the baby of a large family of bear shifters. When Zach's life is in danger after saving a little girl, they all step in and go to their private village. Austen and Braden go along.
This is not a continuation of the THIRDS books but a standalone in the same universe. Several of the characters have been introduced in the THIRDS books but enough explanation is there for you to follow just fine. (If you haven't read the THIRDS you should because it's great!) there are many great memorable scenes in this book. but near the front the little girl telling Zach she liked him because he reminded her of her Teddy because he keeps her safe, then what happens next was breath -taking.
Mark Westfield does a great job giving the characters great voice. I loved the personal touches and I always like how it sounds like they are on the phone or using technical devices. I can't wait for more in this Universe!
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Charlie Cochet is the international bestselling author of the THIRDS series. Born in Cuba and raised in the US, Charlie enjoys the best of both worlds, from her daily Cuban latte to her passion for classic rock.
Currently residing in Central Florida, Charlie is at the beck and call of a rascally Doxiepoo bent on world domination. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found devouring a book, releasing her creativity through art, or binge watching a new TV series. She runs on coffee, thrives on music, and loves to hear from readers.
love this series from Charlie!
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