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Risky Match

Royal Spies, Book 1

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Risky Match

By: J.D. Carothers
Narrated by: Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, James Joseph
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Get ready for a high-stakes game. The players include billionaires, royals, spies, athletes, and criminals. Money, love, and life are on the line. And the winner is …

Blake
I’m laser-focused on my goal. No one will stop me this time.
At least that’s what I thought before Brianna showed up.
Her body is toned to perfection. Her beauty is effervescent. Her allure is undeniable.
I’ll never forget the glorious night we spent together two years ago. Afterward, we agreed to never cross that line again. It would make our lives too complicated.
But now that she’s here, I’m consumed with the need to pull her against me and recreate those passionate, steamy nights. She’s a distraction I don’t need, but I crave her. If I’m not careful, she’s going to ruin everything.

Briana
When I trained to spy for my country, I never dreamed my first real mission would target the hot, handsome man who cherished my body for a blissful night.
I knew we only had the one time. But even if I’d dreamed of a repeat, that’s impossible now. Blake is suspected of an international crime, so he’s completely off limits to a titled billionaire like me.
The problem?
My body didn’t get the message. When we’re near each other, a magnetic pull draws me to him, and an almost uncontrollable desire pulses through me.
I’m screwed.

Welcome to the world of Royal Spies where intrigue and unexpected turns lead to happily-ever-afters.

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Briana knew that seeing Blake again after the night they spent together a few years earlier was going to be challenging but being paired with him to play tennis together at Wimbledon while she is there on a secret mission is only going to make it more challenging especially when you factor in the escalating feelings she is developing for him.

Blake needs to win the tournament and can’t afford to be distracted by anyone or anything and that includes Briana. He is already dealing with the news that he must participate in the doubles competition when he is more comfortable with the single so between the stress he is under and the feelings he has for Briana nothing seems to be going as planned.

Suspense, romance and an intriguing storyline all combine as Blake and Briana take us on quite the journey. James Joseph does a wonderful job portraying what Blake is going through emotionally and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker brings out the feisty and strong sides of Briana.

Blake and Briana!

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Fun and suspenseful sports-royalty-spy romance!

I’ve never read a sports romance that featured tennis before so this was a nice, fun change. The fact that the story had a mix of romance, sports (tennis), billionaires, royalty, and spies made for an interesting read!

Risky Match is book #1 in the Royal Spies series. Blake is a star tennis player waiting for his big moment at Wimbledon. Briana is a princess, but also a tennis player when not attending to her royal duties.

Our two MCs originally met 2 years previously where they had a one-night stand. Afterwards, they both went their separate ways, never intending to see each other again. Two years later and they are pushed together to play Doubles at Wimbledon. To make matters even more complicated, Bri is tasked to spy for her country. Her next target, Blake of course 🤭 as he is a suspect of an international crime. In order to do her job, she has to get super close to Blake. Trying to resist Blake may be harder than Briana thought!

This was such a fun and quick read. Blake and Briana had great chemistry. Their connection was instant, though I enjoyed how the romance still had build up. I also enjoyed the suspenseful, ‘spy-filled’ moments throughout the book. My favourite part of the book was definitely Bri and Blake and how well they supported each other. Overall, a well thought out and executed book.

Duet narration provided by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker and James Joseph, both did amazing work. They worked very well together, and their voice blended so well together. Joseph was excellent with capturing the grumpiness but still endearing nature of Blake. Whilst Nemeth-Parker was just wonderful with her portrayal of the strong but sweet personality that Briana had. I had such a great listening experience!

4.5 Stars!

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This is the first book in the Royal Spy series, a romantic suspense. Wow! I loved it! Blake and Briana’s story is fast-paced, suspenseful, and full of intrigue, action, and unexpected twists. It’s an entertaining listen from start to finish. Stephanie Nemeth-Parker and James Joseph did an outstanding job bringing these characters and their story to life. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

Action, intrigue and twists and turns!

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Grumpy sunshine comes alive in this romantic suspense! Blake and Brianna met and had a one night fling. Nothing more would come of it, their lives too busy. But now back together assigned to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon has them rekindling that chemistry. Or does it? Both have an agenda, both want to win Wimbledon. But there is so much more going on. Spies, poison, coins, bugs, twist and turns I didn't see coming all make this the perfect start to this series and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Stephanie Nemeth Parker and James Joseph are the story tellers and I loved them together! Nemeth Parker pulls out the Brit accent and she is amazing! Each inflection Brianna has is perfect, bringing her feelings to the surface and her training into action. Joseph is Blake, and he is the romantic, trying to keep his feelings at bay, has the fear of panic attacks and makes him relatable! Loved these two and their narration.

Fantastic start to the series!

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I did not know how much I needed a second-chance, royal-spy romance until I listened to this!
This book is pure ADDICTION. Blake and Brianna are total fire, and the high-stakes plot had me white-knuckling my earbuds! They had one unforgettable, passionate night two years ago, and now, they are thrust back together in the middle of an international incident. Blake is a skilled operative, but he's also suspect... making him completely OFF LIMITS to Brianna, the titled billionaire he can't stop craving.

The tension of them fighting their magnetic pull while trying to navigate crime, secrets, and an undeniable attraction is delicious. Every touch, every guarded glance, every forbidden moment was just chef's kiss perfection. 🤌🏻💋
If you love a hero who is rugged, focused, and utterly undone by the one woman he shouldn't touch, GET THIS BOOK! 💯

🎙️ THE NARRATION IS AUDIO GOLD!
This is why we listen to audiobooks, people! Stephanie Nemeth-Parker and James Joseph are an A-LIST DREAM TEAM for this pair.

James Joseph delivers that perfect, deep, controlled voice that makes Blake the ultimate broody, sexy operative. Seriously, his voice should come with a warning label! 🥵

Stephanie Nemeth-Parker perfectly nails Brianna’s elegance as a royal figure while injecting that desperate, needy vulnerability she hides beneath the surface.

They keeps the pace flying, and their combined performance brings the intensity and chemistry to life in your headphones. Their voices fit the forbidden, high-stakes vibe perfectly!

If you need a fast-paced, action-packed, steamy romance with a royal twist and a truly irresistible hero, this is your next listen. Highly, highly recommend! 👑🖤

This Is the Royal Story I Never Knew I Needed

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