Traitor Games

Wow! Another winner! This is a fast paced story that had me flipping pages just as quickly as possible - I couldn't wait to read what happened next, but was sorry when it ended. This novel focused on Noah and Lillian as they worked together to help take down the shadow group that has infiltrated the government. This is a complex tale with lots of moving parts that the author wove together into a compelling story. I was completely engrossed in the book and loved reading about Noah and Lillian's story as their relationship developed. Fans of the genre will love this book. This is a stand alone novel, however you'll enjoy it so much more if you've read the prior books. The author is on my must read authors' list.

Traitor Games by Sidney Bristol Tarnished Heroes #3 This one was hard to put down once I began reading! Action and suspense from beginning to end! With evil to thwart and lives on the line it is a near miracle that Noah and Lillian don’t end up injured or dead...several times! Noah is a CIA contractor who realizes there is a line he won’t cross so instead of killing the target he soon finds himself on the run with her trying to keep her alive. Lillian is the “handler” who strategizes and keeps all the players sorted and safe. With pursuit hot on their tale they cross borders and oceans working with others who are all out to cut the head off SICA – a hidden group that has tentacles everywhere. Will they be able to achieve their goal? How many will die in the process? What I liked: * Noah – a cool customer with a heart of gold...swoonworthy * Lillian – stronger than she realizes and brilliant, too * The other couples that had previous books but play a big part in this one, too (Mitch & Irene, Andy & Carol, Rand & Sarah) * That not everyone makes it out alive * The bad guys eventually do get their comeuppances * The plotting, writing and overall story * Demetrius – interesting guy that perhaps needs a book of his own What I didn’t like; * The bad guys I was meant not to like Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing – Amara for the ARC - This is my honest review. 5 Stars

Sidney Bristol takes us on a white knuckle ride in this wildly suspenseful, edge of your seat, page turning story. Intense and twisted, I loved every single minute of it! In the third book of this overlapping series Lillian and Noah are front and center and we also get to see the characters from the previous books. Lillian and Noah meet again when Noah appears at her apartment to kill her. Noah is an assassin, has worked with the group before and is privy to the danger that underpins the the series, the SICA group. Lillian acts as handler if you will for the others who are now dispersed globally to keep them safe from danger, she basically disseminates information, coordinates communication and is an expert computer "coder" along with her many other tasks. Noah doesn't want to kill Lillian, he's got some feelings there so he gives her no choice but to flee with him, while operating off the radar and Noah feels their best bet is to flee the country while trying to figure out who the rat in the woodpile is. The mystery person we get the gist works for the government yet their identity is in question along with formulating a plan to take down SICA once and for all. It was great to get a look at the previous books characters, their lives now and their efforts in pulling all this off. The story is full of twist and turns which is an understatement, suspense builds and never lets up along with the feelings between Noah and Lillian. I will admit I cursed Ms Bristol a few times wondering if she was truly trying to kill me with the curves she continued to throw into the story. She gave me a serious case of whiplash along with "damn I didn't see that coming." Truly a page turner. This full length book is a must read along with the first two in the series. My thanks to Ms Bristol for the almost heart attacks and her writing skills that just don't quit. She's an adept storyteller in every way, shape and form. arc from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review