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Tainted
- Triple Canopy, Book 5
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, MacKenzie Cartwright
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
Former Navy SEAL sniper Matthew Kessler thought his life was charmed.
He was wrong.
He thought his father had amassed the family’s wealth through hard work.
He was wrong again.
He thought the battlefield had taught him everything he needed to know about strength and courage.
He was absolutely wrong.
In the blink of an eye, everything he thought he knew about his family became a lie. Every penny of his family’s fortune was tainted. A betrayal so crippling it nearly crushed him under the weight of mounting deceit. With his life crumbling around him, he shouldn’t fall for the beautiful cowgirl. But he couldn’t resist her determination. He couldn’t turn away from her strength. And it was a damn good thing because, in the end, she was the only thing keeping him standing.
Chelsea Sullens grew up knowing she wasn’t good enough.
Or so said her father.
She knew she was hardheaded and stubborn.
Or so said her brothers.
At 18, she’d found herself alone, broke, with nothing but the fire in her belly and her dream of becoming a bull rider. She turned rejection into resolve and put the stubbornness she’d been accused of having to good use. Her father’s insults fueled her determination to ride with the best. With her dream within reach, it was the wrong time to fall in love. The former SEAL was the distraction she didn’t need, yet he was the man she couldn’t let walk away.
So close to having it all. So close to getting forever. A phone call changes everything. Chelsea has vanished. No leads. A slew of suspects. And Matt is fresh out of patience, his control is gone, and the person who’s taken the woman he loves is about to find out his vengeance has a price: blood.
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- Sherry
- 21-08-23
Matt and Chelsea's wild ride...
I am enjoying this Triple Canopy series by Riley Edwards sooo much that I've completed the first 4 books in 4 days!(My mobility is limited right now due to an injury and these books are keeping me from going stir crazy!)
For me, Matt and Chelsea are very likeable characters. And I liked the wide mix of settings and elements woven into this story--from Matt's pool hall/bar to Chelsea's horse stables/bull riding/rodeo action to lifestyles of the rich/old family money and mansions to helicopter rides for lunch in Manhattan to undercover FBI investigations into mafia/money laundering schemes to uncovering old family secrets to donuts (naked or otherwise), and much more. I also enjoyed seeing the Team guys (Trey, Luke, Logan, and Matt) "team up" (along with Dylan) to find and get Chelsea back. You really get a sense of their trust and loyalty in and to each other as brothers and fellow warriors. The way they bust each others' "jellybeans" is also funny as heck.
Once again, the narration by MacKenzie and Connor is outstanding and a real joy to listen to. They are my favorite narrators--bar none.
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- Cathy Jackson
- 28-07-23
I love Matt and Chelsea!!
I actually listened to this book via BookFunnel and my review is based on the audio version.
Connor Crais and MacKenzie Cartwight have been a part of all of the Triple Canopy Series and do such an incredible job! I always thought I would have a hard time keeping the characters separate listening to the same narrator but both Connor and MacKenzie do an incredible job making it easy to put their voices to each character including Matt and Chelsea!
This is book 5 in the Triple Canopy series and in this one we get Matt and Chelsea. Matt grew up never having to worry about money or anything else that money could buy. His family has plenty of it and Matt himself has a trust fund so if he needed it, he could always fall back on it. He thought he knew what his father did in order to make his money all those years but now he finds out just how wrong he was and how little he actually knew.
Chelsea has spent her whole life being told that she wasn't good enough and spent it trying to show everyone just how good she was. She didn’t know how she caught the eye of the former Navy SEAL but she had. She can’t get his attention, it won’t last, she isn’t good enough!
She was so wrong, their connection was too strong and when she disappears, Matt has to use all his resources to find her and hope that he isn’t too late!
This was a fantastic story and to see Matt get his HEA after all and with Chelsea! I love this!!
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- Debbie
- 19-07-23
Tainted
I have enjoyed everyone of her books. I hope writes a sequel to this series.
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- jbebout1295
- 17-07-23
Another Stellar Audiobook in this Incredible Series!
This is the fifth audiobook in Riley Edwards’ fantastic Triple Canopy series, and this series just gets better and better! The story and characters are intriguing, real, and completely enthralling. This is Matt and Chelsea’s story. Both headstrong, both determined, and both disillusioned. They’re also both dealing with major family issues, so the timing for love or a relationship could not be worse in their minds. Too bad fate has other ideas. But just when they’re starting to see they just might be good for each other after all regardless of the timing, tragedy strikes. Good thing Matt and his Triple Canopy brothers are no strangers to danger, and know all about turning tragedy to triumph.
Connor Crais and MacKenzie Cartwright again handle the narration for this book in their usual stellar fashion. They bring Matt and Chelsea to life in the most enigmatic and enticing ways, making it impossible not to fall in love with these characters.
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- Kathleen Beaver
- 17-07-23
Love the book
Love this book but love Connor Crais’s voice the best. He has a voice that makes you want to buy all books read by him.
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- Christina
- 14-07-23
Finding someone to lean on, love and be loved….
Matt Kessler waited a long time to meet someone who was perfect for him. When he met Chelsea, he knew that he found her. Chelsea had a tainted past, abused by her father, bad relationship with her brothers. She was a strong woman though and turned her insecurities into fuel to challenge herself to rise above. How many women can say they ride broncos?
He fell for her hard and she was there for him at the perfect time as well. He was about to be faced with something being uncovered about his father and sister that would destroy his family.
Conner Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright give wonderful performances as they bring these characters to life. There are even some humorous moments that brings out Conner's perfect ability to be funny!
“I don’t believe that to be correct. My son wouldn’t have waited all these years to settle for an uninteresting woman. As I knew my son was destined to do great things, I also knew he was fated to find a woman who challenged him. Matthew does not do boring things. He does not remain still while the world spins around him. So, forgive me, Chelsea, but I do not believe you are anything less than extraordinary.” Yes. That summed up Chelsea. Extraordinary. Remarkable in every way."
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- Toni
- 13-07-23
Tainted!!
Riley Edwards you have done it again. I love loved Chelsea and Matt’s story. I knew from the beginning I wouldn’t want to put this book down.
Chelsea’s strength and stubbornness appealed to me. Her interest in bull riding and all things cowgirl won me. She didn’t let the rejection of her family get in the way of her dream.
Matt is a sweetheart! When he learned that his family fortune was tainted with lies and deception he knew he could lean on his strength….Chelsea.
I couldn’t wait to see where this story was going to take me!
MacKenzie Cartwright portrayed Chelsea’s strength and determination to perfection.
Connor Crais what can I say…..superb as Matt, the sweetheart and Alpha we would all love to know.
Thankyou Riley for another gripping book.
Highly recommend Tainted by Riley Edwards.
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- Elizabeth
- 11-07-23
Emotional Romantic Suspense
Tainted is book 5 in the Triple Canopy series by Riley Edwards. Chelsea Sullens is one of my favorite heroines Riley has written so far. From a hellish childhood, she emerged as a fierce, independent, badass bull rider. She throws herself into her work wholeheartedly and has an unparalleled passion for her sport. Matt Kessler is a quick-witted, swoon-worthy former Navy Seal sniper with a protector complex. To say these Triple Canopy men fall hard and fast is an understatement, and Matt is no exception. His hair-trigger temper was never as high as when Chelsea is threatened. Chelsea is accustomed to the men in her life dismissing her dreams until Matthew Kessler swoops in not only supportive but genuinely in awe of her. I loved the way Matt became an instant fan & champion of Chelsea the first time he saw her ride. I loved Chelsea’s confidence and unrelenting drive to chase her dreams. I adore the ever-expanding TC family.
Connor Crais and Mackenzie Cartwright have taken on Riley’s incredible cast of characters and brought them to life with powerful, captivating, swoon-worthy performances. Connor’s portrayal of Matt’s stoic, gruff, supportive character is charming. Mackenzie’s talent for bringing characters to life is limitless. I loved her tenacious and heartbreaking embodiment of Chelsea’s persona. Connor and Mackenzie have become one of my favorite narration teams! If you enjoy former military heroes, fierce heroines, thrilling suspense, and steamy, emotional romance, then the Triple Canopy series is a must-listen!
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- A. GADDIS
- 11-07-23
Good couple
Loved this story and the narrator was very good. Matt and Chelsea make a good couple.
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- Gazelle
- 10-07-23
So Good!
What can I say I’m swooning over this audio. I’m totally in awe of Chelsea and the strong woman she is. Matt has his work cut out for him in getting her to let down her guards and let him in. Matt is sucked into his family’s drama as him and Chelsea finally cross the invisible line that he drew. This audiobook had me cheering for these two as they waded through the challenge’s life was dealing them at every turn. I’m not sure how Riley keeps writing such great stories that draw me in every book in the series I can’t wait until the next. Also, I loved finally meeting T.I.M. (IYKYK)! So don’t hesitate on this one if you love strong women who keep fighting and men who love them.
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