She wants uncomplicated fame. He wants an uncomplicated assignment. A celebrity stalker derails both their plans. Aurora Meridian turns to a private security team for protection, and Mason Stone is assigned to her case. Amidst the fear and isolation closing in on Aurora, she fights rising attraction for the newest addition to her protection team. Mason struggles with the balance of keeping her … protection team. Mason struggles with the balance of keeping her safe and keeping his distance.
As the danger escalates, Aurora and Mason fight for their lives if they’re going to survive.
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Meridian File
The Rider Files, Book 1
By: CB Samet
Narrated by: Matthew Keyes
I love to find new authors and when I was recommended this romantic suspense IK jumped on it and I am so glad I did. Mason has been hired as a bodyguard to protect Aurora, a famous tennis player. She is trying to come back after an almost career ending injury and now she is being stalked. But what the two do not count on, is the attraction they have for each other. Mason needs to keep his distance, and Aurora just wants to be closer. Will his feelings interfere with her protection? Will she continue to play? Mason’s character is so interesting. His military background definitely plays a lot into his personality, but I do love the banter has has with Aurora. I adored Aurora. Her tenacity and ferocity is admirable. Samet writes with just enough suspense to give us a thrill, adds a little bit of romance and gets us ready for more of the Rider files.
Matthew Keyes enhances this story with his fantastic narration. I really enjoyed his voices and ability to transition between characters. It’s a busy book and he keeps it all together, with just the right amount of emotion and action in his voice to give us the perfect settings. It’s a great performance.
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This is the first time in coming across this author. The story is what tempted me to be drawn in. The characters will do more than their job in unraveling the story with the mystery and suspense that feeds my need. The personalities come shining through with you can almost picture them. Oh Rider team to the rescue which Aurora should thank her lucky stars haha. Romance is woven in with us lapping that up also. I liked how fun it was though to go through this one. One thing is established if I come across the next one will dive into it.
I really enjoyed this story. I liked that the story had suspense but still a strong love story with a HEA. I also liked that there weren’t any detailed love scenes. I look forward to the rest of the series.
This story was very good. It was exciting, well written and entertaining. The romance that developed against the characters best efforts was cute. I received a review copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This is my second book by C. B. Samet and first narration by Matthew Keys. I enjoyed the mystery/suspense bodyguard story a lot. I liked that the characters were older (30s) and incredible maturity was shown in the professional and personal lives. There were several action scenes to keep me engaged. While I feel I got to know Aurora Meridian well, Mason was a bit more elusive and I wish Samet had developed him more. This is a great book for those who don’t want the romance to overwhelm the story and who prefer any sex scenes to be closed door.
I’m definitely intrigued by the world that Samet has built in regards to Rider Security and am looking forward to hearing more of their stories.
Keys did a wonderful job with narration. Aurora was a bit whispery/breathy, but it worked after I got absorbed into the story. Each character had their own voice & personality, and where appropriate, a consistent accent. It wasn’t a negative for me ~ but the main narrative as well as the MC’s dialogue carried a Canadian/Wisconsin-esque affect rather than the typical non-accent of most narrations. Overall, I’d be fine if he remains the narrator for the entire series.
I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.