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    Absolute Trust

    Written by Piper J. Drake

    Narrated by Daniel Thomas May

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    About this audiobook

    The third audiobook in Piper J. Drake's adrenaline-packed True Heroes series.

    Sophie's dream is to own and run her own bed-and-breakfast in New Hope. Juggling her day job at Hope's Crossing Kennels, she's working hard on making those dreams a reality. And things are going surprisingly well. Then when something-or, rather, someone-else she's dreamed about for years comes within her reach, she's elated. After months of mixed messages, the roguishly charming Brandon Forte has finally made a move.

    Brandon is training dog veteran Haydn for military explosives detection. The last thing on his mind is finding romance with the alluring Sophie. But when the heat between them rises to the explosive level and then buildings around town start going up in flames, Brandon realizes someone in town has a very dangerous agenda. Brandon will stop at nothing to protect Hope's Crossing Kennels and the woman he's fallen for.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateDec 20, 2016
    ISBN9781478912859
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    Absolute Trust
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    Piper J. Drake

    Piper J. Drake is a bestselling author of romantic suspense, paranormal romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Foodie. Wanderer. Usually not lost. She lives in Seattle with her husband and beloved corgi.

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    • 5/5
      Though I'd not read the earlier books in this series (and I will go back and indulge in them), I had no problem following this story. Loved Drake's characters, one of the main things that made this such a fun read. The other- the pacing-OMG, I felt like I was driving on black ice and had to keep stopping and flexing my fingers as I was clutching my Kindle so tight, my fingers would not let loose. I just love a story that has me clinging on for dear life. I've just started listening to audiobooks and this series if narrated by a strong voice would be awesome to listen to while driving.
    • 4/5
      This review is based on an eARC I received from NetGalley. It is an honest and voluntary review. The advanced receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.A great friends to lovers romance with plenty of action, suspense, and ooh la la. For fans of the Ryder Creed Series by Alex Kava, if you wish that series had all that plus romance and sexy times then this is a book for you!This is a third installment in the True Heroes series and what?s lovely is that there are scenes that include previous characters from the other books. That is nice if you are a fan of the series because who does not like to see what happened with the couples after the end of their story? Although the other characters are there, no worries, this story is focused on Brandon and Sophie.When you first start this book you are introduced to Brandon Forte the owner of Hope?s Crossing Kennels and Sophie Kim his best friend from high school. Brandon and Sophie have been carefully circling the friend zone without being willing to break that barrier for a long time. That is until Sophie is put into mortal danger, then both Brandon and Sophie have the sudden clarity of ?what have we been waiting for?? Oh, did I say mortal danger? Why yes I did, hmmmm, well do you like explosions? A damsel in distress? How about unknown bad men seeking to kill for reasons beyond your understanding? Does that peak your imagination and excitement buttons? It does? Well then good you are 1) alive and 2) going to really enjoy this story.Do you love plots where a cat or dog are an integral part? What about a both a cat and a dog? Heck yeah! In this story there is Haydn, a German Shepard dog that was a seasoned veteran recently brought to Hope?s Crossing Kennels so that he could undergo physical therapy in order to learn how to use his prosthetic leg properly. There is also a wily cat that was found at a very interesting place, lol. I really enjoy stories that are able to successfully add animal characters that are entertaining and bring something to the overall storyline.I will warn you that there is much background information given to you in the first half of the book. These characters were supposed to be friends for many years so in order to appreciate the history of their friendship there is a slow build up at the start but then it really picks up with plenty of romance! The action is paced very well and takes off from the beginning. The mystery aspect of who is the culprit behind the attacks on Sophie is not easily distinguished due to a red herring being thrown in. There are many aspects of this story that make it an enjoyable read. I recommend this novel as a good read!*Thank you to Forever & NetGalley for this eARC of Absolute Trust*
    • 4/5
      Absolute Trust by Piper J. DrakeBook #3: True Heroes SeriesSource: NetgalleyMy Rating: 4/5 starsMy Review: Sophie has loved Brandon Forte for as long as she can remember. With only a few intimate moments between them, Sophie has had to accept they are never, ever going to move beyond the friend zone. And then, someone blows up Sophie’s car. Yeah, her whole car. The one she was on the verge of getting into. Brandon Forte doesn’t take kindly to anyone messing with his Sophie. When someone blows up her car, Brandon takes it personally. Not only is Brandon with her when the explosion occurs, he insists on being with her during her hospital stay and after the break in (yeah, she gets burgled too) he insists on staying with her. Right beside her, all the time. Yeah, that’s not going to confuse the feelings at all. Oh, and Brandon’s going to bring along Haydn, his rehabbing service dog who seems to have taken a real liking to Sophie. At least the dog knows for sure how he feels As things get more intense and far more dangerous for Sophie, Brandon insists on taking charge of her safety and security. To Brandon, that means getting Sophie out of town and to a secluded location where only a select group of people know how to find them. As they begin to settle in, Sophie decides she has had more than enough of the friend zone and takes matters into her own hands. She confronts Brandon and when she forces him to acknowledge his feelings, well, the time in isolation becomes far more enjoyable and super sexy!! Brandon is the most intense, sexual many Sophie has ever known and to finally be with him is beyond her wildest imaginings. If they can only figure out who’s trying to kill Sophie and why, life may just be pretty sweet for Sophie. The Bottom Line: Overall, I’m still enjoying this series and though the three main men have now all had their day in the sun, so to speak, I can still see the series continuing. Some of the people and events that appeared and happened in this book are very clearly dropped hints about the growth of the series. I would very much like to see this happen. As for this original trilogy, Brandon and Sophie were a good place to end and their story sort of brings everything full circle. Both have been around from the very beginning, they have known each other for most of their lives, and their love story is a long time in the making. They really are put through a tremendous amount of awful to get to their HEA, but it’s worth every minute.
    • 4/5
      Good second chance/friends to lovers story with some excellent suspense to go along with it. Brandon and Sophie had known each other since they were in school, becoming more than friends when they were in high school. But after graduation, Brandon left for the military without a word to Sophie, not even a goodbye, breaking her heart. When he left the military, he came back to Hope's Crossing to open a training facility for military dogs. And right back to Sophie, who has been his anchor, even if she didn't know it.When Brandon left, Sophie went on with her life. She went to school, got a good job, everything to live up to her parents' expectations. But she drew the line at settling down with one of the "nice boys" that her parents pushed at her. When Brandon came back to town, they slid right back into their old friends routine.It is clear to everyone that there is still something there between Brandon and Sophie, but neither one can see it in the other. Brandon loves Sophie and always has, but has never felt good enough for her. This feeling was reinforced when he was a teenager by Sophie's parents' attitude toward him. The things that happened during the war only added to his need to keep his darker side away from her. Sophie has always loved Brandon, in spite of her parents' feelings about him. With Brandon back in town, she will try to content herself with friendship, but she really wants more.I liked the development of the relationship between Brandon and Sophie. Because they've known each other for so long, there aren't many secrets, yet it is still a journey of discovery for them. Alone together in a place where Brandon hopes to keep her safe, both are forced to face their feelings about themselves and each other. No more hiding behind the façade of friendship. I loved seeing Brandon's protectiveness after the car bomb, and the depth of caring he showed as he took care of Sophie. I especially loved the scene with the cat café, as it showed how well he knows her. When they reached their cabin hideout, the heat between them really kicked in. Though Brandon tried to hold back, Sophie had had enough and went after what she wanted. I also liked the fact that she also took a hard look at her life and saw that she had just been going with the flow and took steps to change it. I really liked how one of the first things she did was demand answers from Brandon about why he had left her. I ached a bit for Brandon, as he admitted his insecurities to her, and how they had driven him to make the choices he had made. He still feels that he isn't good enough for her, but he's reached the point that he is going after what he wants anyway. I loved the ending, as both Brandon and Sophie admitted their mistakes and took that final leap of faith.The suspense of the story was really good. The car bomb was a real attention getter, especially since the only thing that saved Sophie was the chance meeting with Brandon and Haydn. From there, the race was on to see if Brandon and the others could find out the who and why before it was too late. There were several possibilities, from someone trying to get to Brandon by using Sophie to some potential funny business going on at Sophie's workplace. I enjoyed the buildup to the confrontation at the cabin and seeing the steps Brandon went through to keep Sophie safe. The confrontation was a nail-biter to the end. I especially liked seeing Sophie's active participation rather than just waiting for rescue. At the end of the confrontation, there were still some unanswered questions. I loved Brandon's effort to get answers to those questions. There were some unexpected connections that became clear, as well as an unusual hero who helped get those answers.Two of my favorite characters were the dog, Haydn, and the cat, Tessa. I loved how Brandon and the crew at Hope's Crossing Kennels gave Haydn a new purpose after the loss of his leg and his handler during the war. From the moment he alerted on the explosives in Sophie's car, I could see his determination and his enthusiasm for what he was doing. I was not at all surprised by his participation in Sophie's rescue. I also loved how it was him and the dogs from the previous books who gave Brandon ideas and motivations for the future of the kennels. I also adored the kitten, Tessa. Her rough start in life tugged at Sophie's heartstrings, leading to her adoption. It was amusing to see her reactions to Haydn, and his to her. I was a bit surprised that Brandon and Sophie took her along to the cabin, considering what they expected to happen. Probably the funniest moment with her was her encounter with Raul Sa after the cabin incident.Speaking of Raul Sa, I was very happy to discover that this is not the last book in the series. Raul's presence in this book, and his need for a working dog, is the lead-in to the next book. I liked what I saw of Raul and am looking forward to reading his book.