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The Takedown by Carlie Walker
5.0
medium-paced

Thank you PRHAudio for the gifted audiobook.

LOVED THIS.

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I love holiday books that bring a new journey. A CIA agent and a bodyguard? YES PLEASE. I loved this. It had the perfect balance of rom-com vibes with a bit of romantic suspense and I was here for every moment.

I loved the romance between Sydney and Nick. The chemistry was there from the beginning and watching them clash through fantastic banter made me laugh and kick my feet throughout.

The journey for Sydney and her sister was great too. I loved seeing Sydney’s character growth and exploration of her past traumas and how she can move on from them. There were wonderful moments of reconnection with Sydney’s sister and grandmother and those really rounded out the book beautifully.

I am just entirely smitten with this book and will be recommending it to everyone for the holiday season.

Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Holiday Romance
- Language: some strong
- Romance: 2-3 open door
- Violence: moderate-high
- Trigger/Content Warnings: gun violence, parental abandonment