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Striker

By: Anna Hackett
Narrated by: Stella Bloom,Teddy Hamilton
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Summary

He’s a hot British billionaire.

The rich, muscled, former special forces soldier.

He’s a temptation she doesn’t want and can’t afford, but now she’s working undercover in his company to catch a rogue arms dealer.

Former MI6 agent Hadley “Striker” Lockwood found a new life in New York working for Sentinel Security. Her work fills a tired, jaded hole inside her. Life is just how she likes it, and she definitely has no desire for a man to mess that up.

When her next assignment sends her back to London to hunt a dangerous arms dealer, she finds herself not only face to face with a darkly tempting billionaire, but going undercover as his newest employee.

Bennett Knightley left the SAS with dark scars scratched on his soul and a determination to help in different ways. His successful company Secura makes high-tech gear for soldiers around the world, but now it’s under attack. Shipments are going missing, and his people are being targeted.

Enter Hadley—intelligent, stubborn, beautiful, and with walls a mile thick. Bennett’s never been tempted to mix business and pleasure, but with Hadley in the office he’s torn between their mission and claiming the maddening woman for himself.

As Hadley and Bennett close in on their enemy, they fight hard against their overwhelming attraction. She’s been burned before but the hot billionaire is getting under her skin. With Hadley, Bennett feels parts of himself coming back to life—now he has to not only convince her to trust him, but convince himself he deserves her.

©2022 Anna Hackett (P)2023 Anna Hackett

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I want more!

Both the author and the female narrator were new to me.
I really liked the story because it had everything a book should have: interesting characters, an exciting plot, action and of course some romance and hot scenes.

Both narrators did a great job and it was a pleasure to listen to them. An entertaining audiobook that I highly recommend! And now I'm curious about the next volume in the series.

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Terrific Story & Listen🎧 Riveting & Action-Packed

I enjoyed this book immensely, it is a fast-moving story, one that is hard to put down once you start because you need to know what happens next. Though this is the third book in the series, it is my first and I had no problem jumping into the existing world, never feeling lost or that I am missing something not having read or listened to the first two books, books I definitely want. Anna Hackett created an amazing world when she created this series, the characters are fantastic too. Hadley “Striker” Lockwood was an MI6 agent, and she has put her skills to use working for Sentinel Security in New York. She is fearless and fierce and great at what she does, even senses when something is not right and trouble is around before it happens. Billionaire Bennett Knightley, former SAS in the British Army, now runs a company that makes high-tech gear for soldiers. He had a failed mission before leaving SAS and the high-tech protective gear his company Secura makes available for soldiers helps him deal with his guilt for not being able to save everyone on his team. This gear can prevent others from the same fate. Despite his good intentions, someone is trying to sabotage his company, shipments go missing and some of his employees are being manipulated and used. Sentinel Security is on the case with Hadley going undercover as an employee working closely with Bennett. Those two made a great team, not only working well together, but the chemistry between them is undeniable, though Hadley refuses to give into it. Bennett could tell that Hadley is quite jaded about relationships, and she built a wall around her heart, but he is not giving up on her. This fantastic romantic suspense has the perfect balance of drama, angst, action, twists and turns, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and romance. Anna Hackett, thank you for another amazing story and wild ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Stella Bloom and Teddy Hamilton are the perfect cast to bring these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that suited that character, accent and all, and were believable in every role they played. They set the perfect tone for the story, capture all the characters’ emotions and project them into their performance, making you feel every single one. These versatile voice artists are entertaining storytellers and their narration enhances an already amazing story to another level. Thank you for another fabulous listen.

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Great book

Another riveting story in this wonderful series. This is Hadley and Bennett’s story. Full of twists and turns and hot , steamy romance. Can’t wait to read and listen to Killian’s book next.

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Wonderful!

One of the best parts of Anna Hackett’s books is just how strong the women are and Hadley is no different. Striker is amazing- smart, strong with shopping as a vice. My type of heroine. I loved her throughout the stories as she helped the other women in the prior stories and I was so happy to see her get her HEA with Bennett. Loved the reference to Jane Austen too. An exciting ride with fantastic character, tension and action, and a team approach to kicking butt. So fun!!

And the audiobook is even better, if that's possible. Brought to life by Stella bloom and Teddy Hamilton, I admit these two are favorites. So I absolutely loved how they brought the story to life. What a wonderful way to relive this exciting story!

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Action packed

These books are absolutely packed full of action. There’s no rest from the intense storyline. With so much happening I didn’t want to put it down. Life was definitely put on pause!! A fantastic performance from both narrators.

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  • OneTwistedCork
  • 19-05-23
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Love A Cheeky Man

I got this book for free for a review, so before I started this one, I wanted to start at the beginning with Wolf. Man, am I glad I did! I have loved every one of these books. This series was my first series by Anna, and she had me ready for more. I loved Bennet. He is cheeky, and his dirty talk is on point. I love how he wasn't going to give up and was willing to take his time and show Hadley he wasn't like the others who had broken her trust. The action in this book was great, and I loved what he did for those in his line of service, I will definitely be finishing the series as soon as the other audios are out! I can't wait to see Steel, Bram, and I'm hoping Hex will get a book too.

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  • Danniv83
  • 19-05-23
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Sexy and Fun

Series better with each book. Full of fun banter and sexual tension. Great amount of angst and swoon worthy dialogue . The British accent seemed to drop every once in a while but it didn’t take away from anything.

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  • Dektolia
  • 18-05-23
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Stand alone in series

This was the first book I’ve listened to by Anna Hackett and I liked the balance of action and romance. I’m planning to listen to more by her in the future.

It was just a little strange to hear Stella Bloom and Teddy Hamilton performing British voices, but they’re both very talented voice actors. I will be listened to more audiobooks by both of them in the future.

I received a copy of this audiobook at my request, and the opinions here are my own.

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  • Hopelessly seeking Happily Ever Afters
  • 14-05-23
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Bennett Knightley and Hadley “Striker” Lockwood

Book 3 in the Sentinel Security series. Both narrators read well, but I'm confused by Teddy Hamilton maintaining his American accent for a British character. JP

1st listen 05-13-23

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  • Ketchup2488
  • 11-05-23
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Romance with action

Hadley goes undercover to help solve a case involving stolen weapons. Someone is stealing from Secura and owner Bennett is determined to find out who. These two have chemistry that’s hard to resist. If you like romance with a little action this is the story for you!

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  • Bette
  • 03-05-23

Terrific Story & Listen🎧 Riveting & Action-Packed

I enjoyed this book immensely, it is a fast-moving story, one that is hard to put down once you start because you need to know what happens next. Though this is the third book in the series, it is my first and I had no problem jumping into the existing world, never feeling lost or that I am missing something not having read or listened to the first two books, books I definitely want. Anna Hackett created an amazing world when she created this series, the characters are fantastic too. Hadley “Striker” Lockwood was an MI6 agent, and she has put her skills to use working for Sentinel Security in New York. She is fearless and fierce and great at what she does, even senses when something is not right and trouble is around before it happens. Billionaire Bennett Knightley, former SAS in the British Army, now runs a company that makes high-tech gear for soldiers. He had a failed mission before leaving SAS and the high-tech protective gear his company Secura makes available for soldiers helps him deal with his guilt for not being able to save everyone on his team. This gear can prevent others from the same fate. Despite his good intentions, someone is trying to sabotage his company, shipments go missing and some of his employees are being manipulated and used. Sentinel Security is on the case with Hadley going undercover as an employee working closely with Bennett. Those two made a great team, not only working well together, but the chemistry between them is undeniable, though Hadley refuses to give into it. Bennett could tell that Hadley is quite jaded about relationships, and she built a wall around her heart, but he is not giving up on her. This fantastic romantic suspense has the perfect balance of drama, angst, action, twists and turns, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and romance. Anna Hackett, thank you for another amazing story and wild ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Stella Bloom and Teddy Hamilton are the perfect cast to bring these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that suited that character, accent and all, and were believable in every role they played. They set the perfect tone for the story, capture all the characters’ emotions and project them into their performance, making you feel every single one. These versatile voice artists are entertaining storytellers and their narration enhances an already amazing story to another level. Thank you for another fabulous listen.

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  • Marla Broxton
  • 25-04-23

Great book

Love this story. And as always Stella and Teddy did a fantastic job as the narrators. On to Steel’s story. Hope we have Hex story soon.

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  • Madeleine East
  • 05-03-23
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Really good

This was my first book by Anna and what a great introduction. Bennett and Hadley are awesome together. Drama, danger, excitement, adventure and a long the way, love. Outstanding narration.

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  • Donna
  • 04-03-23
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I enjoyed this book

Listen to the book in one day, and couldn't put it down. The narrators were amazing.

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  • Jocelyne
  • 03-03-23
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Entertaining and Action Packed!

This is the third book in the Sentinel Security Series, a Romantic Suspense. This series is interconnected with other Anna Hackett's security series (Norcross Security Series and Team 52 Series). Striker/Hadley and Bennett's story is entertaining, fast-paced, and captivating. Hadley, a former MI6 agent, now working for Sentinel Security, is a fantastic character, sassy, strong, and determined. Bennett, a hot British billionaire, and former special forces soldier, is very handsome, and protective. They are perfect together. The world building is intriguing. I liked the banter, the sizzling chemistry, the action, and the twists and turns. Some scenes are hilarious! Stella Bloom and Teddy Hamilton did an excellent job bringing this story to life. Looking forward to listening to Steel, the next book in the series. I highly recommend this series.