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The Black Rose

By: Frances Paul
Narrated by: Jenna Paris, James Scott
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Some weapons are born. Others are made.

She is the perfect operative.

A discarded orphan, remade by the very hands that broke her.

Trained to seduce. Conditioned to kill. Reborn as Elara Everhart.

They gave her new names. New faces. New identities, whichever the mission required.

Now, they call her Raina.

And they’ve sent her into the lion’s den.

Her target: Axel Voss. Billionaire. Powerbroker. Threat.

He’s everything she was trained to dismantle.

But he sees too much. Speaks too little.

And when he touches her, he wakes something she was never meant to feel.

She is the weapon they created.

But he’s the variable they never planned for.

What begins as a mission spirals into obsession.

And survival will cost more than her cover.

Because the most dangerous thing isn’t failing the mission, it’s forgetting who the real enemy is.

If you love psychological thrillers with espionage, romantic suspense, and heartstopping twists, The Black Rose will keep you breathless until the very last moment.

"To master the art of the strike, first let the target marinate in your charm and wit, until they are ripe for the taking."–Elara Everhart

©2025 Frances Paul (P)2025 Frances Paul Espionage Psychological Romantic Suspense Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Exciting Heartfelt
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The Black Rose is wow! Dark, intense, and so very complex. This story has layers upon layers of intricacies. Elara—trained as a child to be an assassin, Xander—her mentor in the darkness, Axel—her target and a ruthless billionaire with devious intentions, Austen—Axel’s right hand man. Then there are the mysterious villains operating behind the scenes. The author weaves a tale of danger and desire, power and rawness—hooking you in and dragging readers deeper with each breath. I loved exploring these characters and watching them navigate the situation as the plot unfolds one ripple at a time. Held entranced until the very end, and then given a dangling carrot. There is no HEA, not even an HFN—but there is so much more that could be told. Twisted, action-packed, and thrilling, this story has so much to offer and is exciting to the last page.

The audiobook was well-performed, though there were moments when the pronunciations and emotions were off from what I felt the author was trying to convey in their story. The narrators were wonderful at bringing out each character’s personality, be it Elara, Axel, or one of the many supporting personas. A true psychological thriller, I loved this roller coaster ride and I cannot wait to see where the author takes us next with these people!

Dark, Complex, and Intense!

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Brilliant narration from Jenna Paris and James Scott

Emily also know as Elara and Raina, was a 14 yrs old orphaned girl that got adopted by a secret organisation . Where they groomed her to be assassin a weapon to do their bidding.
One target Axel was the one that makes her rethink. Getting close to him was her job and she is very good at her job.
Axel has an intensity and strength that will pull you into him. The chemistry between them is hot and you will love these characters.
This book has action, espionage, suspense, emotion, chemistry and romance.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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