Duke Webb has run the most successful bail recovery agency in Atlanta for over twenty years. That’s because he has a team of trained, competent hunters backing him up to keep his name feared on the streets. But Duke knows that nothing can go on forever. His hunters are in committed relationships and ready to settle down, and so is he. That’s what leads him to start his new training program. …
“That’s the new vision for Dukes. Veterans operating and tracking behind the scenes with a new powerhouse apprehension team on the streets.”
Brian and Quick are the first to offer up two new recruits.
Kellam Knight has studied martial arts under his sensei, Quick, since he was eight years old. A tossed-out reject from high-society, Kell has a problem fighting on the right side of the law. If he sees an injustice, he has to correct it. He doesn’t have to run and cower from his enemies anymore, he’s a fighter who can protect himself and others. When Quick offers Kell the opportunity to join Duke’s training program, he’s all in. Except he’s not prepared for the straight, over-confident, extremely disciplined, sexy man Brian has recruited to be his partner.
Tyrell Jenkins’ world was flipped upside down when his father never returned home from his last deployment. He’d been Ty’s teacher, mentor, his guide to living a righteous life as a good man. His father didn’t raise him to be like every other young, stereotypical male in Atlanta. Instead, he’s been taught to be respectful, to speak the language of real men. When Brian King – his father’s most trusted comrade – finally comes to him with the truth, he doesn’t come alone. He comes with trained men hidden in the shadows… and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a brotherhood unlike any other.
This installment is a part of a series and contains previously mentioned characters, but CAN standalone. Each book centers around a new couple.
This book ends in a HEA. NO cliffhanger.
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AE Via is one of my absolute favorite authors. I’ve absorbed, devoured and loved every masterpiece she has written. Her talent always has me in awe. This book was no different. I fell completely in love with Kellam and Tyrell. Ty was raised by such an amazing father who taught him his customs and beliefs when it comes to love. Man I loved reading about all the amazing lessons he was given. If all relationships were approached with this level of respect and faith our world would be radically and positively different. Kellam’s character was another favorite for me as well. He is beautiful and completely badass! He finds in Ty what he has desperately needed for so long. Thank you, Mrs. Via for sharing such an amazing story.
ENTER THE NEW GENERATION OF BOUNTY HUNTERS
This story is a spinoff of the Bounty Hunter series. It involves younger men as the original bounty hunters, Duke and Quick, are thinking of working in the office and retiring from the field. Enter Ty, Bryan’s lieutenant’s son, and Kellen a politician’s son that was thrown out because he is gay. Ty is a disinherited prince who believes in the African traditions of his father. Kellen is Quick’s protégé and a martial arts master. The two lead the reader into thinking about how the different cultures accepted each other because of the characters’ beliefs. I loved this story and the depiction of acceptance.
The narration is superb and the narrator’s voice is one to keep the listener entranced. A powerful voice.
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I really enjoyed this book. Man Kell was a bada*se who has worked so hard to become a Master in 4 different fighting styles, all while people completely underestimated him due to his small stature. Ty is Jenkins’s, Brian’s LT son who told Brian that when he makes it back home to tell Ty that he loves him and what happened to them while they were prisoners of war. Brian made it back home but he was a complete shell of himself, and had selective mutism due to everything he’d been through. It was 6 years before he found his voice but as soon as he does get it back he starts trying to track Ty down to deliver Jenkin’s dying wish. Ty was a devout Muslim but when his father never made it home, he stopped praying but he still has all the values that his father had taught him. This unlikely duo are paired together as partners while becoming the next gen of Duke’s Bounty Hunters, due to Ty’s beliefs he struggles a wee bit with underestimating Kell due to his small stature but Kell soon shows him that he doesn’t need anyone to rescue him as he can totally protect himself. I love how Brian became a confidante for Ty, and helped him by giving him little reminders of his dad Jenkins and I think it helps both of them a lot. What I found a bit weird was Kell was written like a Muslim women as he would wear a hoodie and scarf over his face as he hated the attention he gets from his hair and Ty is really happy that he’s earned the right to see Kell without the hoodie and scarf. Also I find it strange that after years of being a devout muslim Ty has no qualms about falling in love with a man, instead of a women. I think Kell and Ty are cute together and Ty’s style is amazing lol. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author to everyone.
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 3.5
Narration: 5
Surprisingly sweet, intense and wonderful! I loved it!
I’ve loved the whole Promises series do far and I love the new direction Adrienne is taking the series. The Next Generation of Bounty Hunters and Bail Recovery Agents!
Duke & Quick are expanding their family/business and recruit new Bail Recovery Agents. Quick’s protégé, Kell, is a martial arts master with a bit of a temper and is always underestimated. Ty, the son of Brian’s ex-special forces commander and best-friend, sees everything and is great under pressure. Together Kell and Ty form a unique duo and intense connection. I loved Adrienne’s approach to Ty and the intense and saddening inspiration mentioned at the beginning of the audio brought me to tears. I found Ty’s approach to love, commitment, sex and just about everything refreshing, heartening and somewhat inspirational. When you know you’ve found your soul mate, why wait! Ty & Kell’s connection is an intense whirlwind but so beautifully done. I loved their whole journey, courtship and love story. I can’t wait to see more of the next generation and who else Duke and Quick will be adding to their team!
Fantastic and passionate story with exceptional narration. Totally worth a listen!!
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