
Beyond the Thistles
The Highlands Series, Book 1
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Shane East
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Stella Hunter
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By:
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Samantha Young
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He's a brooding bodyguard. She's a single mom on the run. And in a town this small, they can't hide from their fierce attraction....
It’s been a long time since Walker Ironside left behind Scotland and the memories that haunt him. Yet after years of traveling the world as a bodyguard, Walker misses his homeland enough to return. To a village in the Scottish Highlands that plays host to an exclusive members-only club, Ardnoch Estate. If not happy, Walker is content working with the elite security at the club and maintaining his bachelor lifestyle. What he doesn’t need is distraction in the form of the enticing but too-young newcomer, single mother Sloane Harrow.
Sloane never imagined she’d get pregnant at sixteen. Or that a decade later she’d escape from California with her daughter, Callie, to start over in the Scottish Highlands. Hidden and safe from Callie’s dangerous father, Sloane is satisfied with their new lives. Her daughter is happy. Sloane has a stable job, a quaint cottage, a passion for baking that might just be turning into a business, and a huge crush on brooding security guard Walker Ironside. Unfortunately, the grumpy Scot seems immune to Sloane’s charm, but she can’t help but try to seduce him with cupcakes and baked treats whenever the opportunity arises.
However, when someone arrives in Ardnoch intent on destroying Sloane’s life, Walker is the first to step forward to protect her and Callie. Even if it means giving into temptation and awakening his own demons. Because in doing so, Walker faces failing not only to shield Sloane from her past, but to safeguard her against his own.
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Midfielder Maclay "Mac" Logan is a loud-mouthed, tattooed ginger content with focusing on football. But when an adorable, freckled seamstress comes barreling into his life, he finds Netflix-And-Bickering with her to be his new favorite pastime. Freya Cook is used to being the invisible woman with a needle and thread, offering cheeky punchlines as she helps dress London's finest. She's plus-sized in body and spirit, and other than her friendship with Mac, talking to the opposite sex is one skill she never mastered.
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Mac-n-Cookie!
- By rxpa on 03-01-20
By: Amy Daws
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Irish
- By: Brittanee Nicole
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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With green eyes and an easy smile, Frank McCabe stole me away from the nightmares that awaited me at home. But the son of the Irish Mob would never be mine. I belonged to the Italians. And the moment my mother sold me to the head of the Italian Mafia, I became the one the people of Boston were warned about. The only person more feared than me in our city is the Irish Ghost. When I finally flee my marital prison with my sons and my sister in tow, I unwittingly run straight into the ghost of the Irishman who died in a fiery explosion years ago.
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Another great book
- By Brandy Combs on 06-30-24
By: Brittanee Nicole
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Hate You: An Enemies to Lovers Romance
- Rebel Ink
- By: Tracy Lorraine
- Narrated by: Shane East, Kylie Stewart
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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I loved to hate her...She made it so easy. She was everything I wasn’t - everything I didn’t want to be. A reminder that from the moment I was born, I was the outcast. The rebel. I went against everything that was expected of me and created a life on my terms. I built my own empire, carved out my own destiny. Then she shows up at my tattoo studio, representing everything I tried to escape. She expects to just fit in...like she ever could. The posh girl trying to prove everyone wrong...that she can be something else - someone else. She hates me because she knows I’m right.
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I Think I’m Falling Out of Hate With You.
- By Christi Love4Books.me on 12-17-20
By: Tracy Lorraine
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White Nights
- By: Anna Zaires, Charmaine Pauls
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Sebastian York
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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One of the wealthiest Russian oligarchs, Alex Volkov is as ruthless as he is magnetic. He always gets what he wants, and what he wants is me, in his bed. He’s the kind of trouble every woman should run from. The bullet his bodyguard took for him proves that. I should stay far away, but for one night, I give in to temptation. Before I know it, he’s pulling me deeper into his world of excess and violence, invading not only my life but my heart. How much trust can I place in a man so dangerous? How much do I dare risk for his love?
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IT’S REALLY GREAT 💕.. BUT IT’S ALSO A CLIFFHANGER
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 09-14-21
By: Anna Zaires, and others
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Forever Only Once
- Promise Me, Book 1
- By: Carrie Ann Ryan
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Jason Clarke
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Hazel Noble has survived horrors she wouldn’t inflict on her worst enemy. Since then, she’s healed, found herself, and connected with a group of women she’s proud to call her friends. However, when they make a pact to start looking for love, Hazel finds herself not only up first but also forced to face a past she thought she'd escaped. Cross Brady has no need for a relationship. As the oldest of five, he’s always been the one his family can rely on. Now, all he wants is to work in peace and live his life.
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Heartwarming love story with an unexpected twist!
- By Karen on 07-08-20
By: Carrie Ann Ryan
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Sweet Regret
- By: K. Bromberg
- Narrated by: Ryan West, Stella Hunter
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
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Vince Jennings has had two loves in his life. Music and Bristol Matthews. His guitar skills catapult him to stardom with the most popular rock band on earth. But it takes walking away from Bristol—his first love—to make this happen. Despite the groupies, the success, the fun, life under the bright glare of fame and fortune isn’t enough. Deep, dark pain threatens to derail all he’s worked for, until fate brings her back into his life.
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DEEP FEELINGS, LOVE & SWEET REGRETS.. delicious ❤️🩹
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 06-08-23
By: K. Bromberg
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Twisted Cross Ranch: The Complete Series
- By: K. Loraine, Meg Anne
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, Aaron Shedlock, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
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The complete Twisted Cross Ranch series is now available in one bingeable collection! This edition includes: Sinner's Secret, Corruptor's Claim, and Deadly Dead.
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this ALL STAR cast knocked it out of the park!.. again
- By ByarsBaby on 10-05-24
By: K. Loraine, and others
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Whispers of You
- The Lost & Found Series, Book 1
- By: Catherine Cowles
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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My body, broken beyond repair. The boy I’d thought was my forever. The life I’d always dreamt of. Now, Holt’s back. And he’s no longer a boy, but a man with shadows in his eyes and demons haunting him. He says he’s here to make things right. To get back a little bit of all we’ve lost. And he doesn’t show any signs of leaving the small town that has been my refuge. As stolen moments turn to days, Holt’s around every corner.
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Fantastic small town romance series start!!
- By smuttyaudiophile on 02-08-23
By: Catherine Cowles
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Fix
- A Brewed Novel
- By: Molly McAdams
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Jason Clarke
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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This is book one in a new series from best-selling romance author Molly McAdams. In the Brewed series, each standalone novel focuses on one of the Dixon boys - the hottest bachelors around. What everyone doesn’t see is the strain threatening to destroy their family and their parents’ dream - permanently. Based in a small, country town, the Brewed series is filled with tension, excitement, and passion - feuds will transform into romances, and chances will be given again in true McAdams fashion.
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Female Narrator Ruined For Me
- By Daisy Maldonado on 09-25-20
By: Molly McAdams
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With This Ring I Thee Take
- By: Natasha Knight
- Narrated by: Wen Ross, Kai Kennicott
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
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When Cristiano Grigori came for me, he didn’t come alone. He brought his army to kill the soldiers at my door and took me for himself. He put his ring on my finger and marked me as mafia property. His property. Cristiano is my enemy. He’s also the only man with whom I’ve ever felt safe. Protected. But I have to remember that he married me with one purpose in mind—revenge. I would be the bridge to his real enemies. I can’t let myself forget that he isn’t the hero of this story. His hands are covered in blood. I saw that with my own eyes.
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Dark and Very Disturbing But Worth the Read
- By JDLG on 07-10-24
By: Natasha Knight
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Sick Heart
- A Dark MMA Fighter Romance
- By: JA Huss
- Narrated by: Troy Duran, Lessa Lamb
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
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They call him the Sick Heart. They say he's a shameless monster. They say he's a ruthless killer. They say he's as twisted as the man who owns him. They say a lot of things about Cort van Breda. But in our world violence is money, and money is winning, and winning is life, and life is the only thing that matters. Except...he wasn't meant to win that last fight. And I wasn't meant to be his prize. But he did. And I am. And now his sick heart owns me.
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UNEXPECTED, UNIQUE.. & ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 10-09-21
By: JA Huss
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The Price Dynasty
- A Complete Billionaire Romance Series (3-Book Box Set)
- By: Ava Harrison
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Virginia Rose, Zachary Webber, and others
- Length: 28 hrs and 10 mins
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The Price Dynasty is a contemporary romance box set filled with billionaire alphas, witty banter, and shocking plot twists.
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Ugh! Groan & eye rolling, sad…
- By JujuBee on 11-20-21
By: Ava Harrison
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Mad Love
- The Single Dad Playbook, Book 1
- By: Willow Aster
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Connor Crais
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
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For a long time now, I’ve despised Weston Shaw. He’d been someone I’d admired, taking my favorite football team, the Colorado Mustangs, to the Super Bowl. But that all turned upside down after one night that had nothing to do with me. We share one undeniable connection: his son, Caleb. Unfortunately, the circumstances behind that have never been my story to tell. But now, the truth is out, and I’m left to deal with the consequences. I’m living under the same roof as Weston, and each day, I discover a side of him I never expected.
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Sweet Single Dad Romance
- By @mellovesaudiobooks - IG on 10-11-24
By: Willow Aster
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The Worst Kept Secret
- By: Q.B. Tyler
- Narrated by: Dane Anderson, Maggie Thompson
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
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Theo Graham is charming. Sweet. Absolutely gorgeous. But I’m not a little girl anymore. I shouldn’t want him. I can’t have him. I should know better than to want my best friend’s dad. My best friend is Theo’s son, who may or may not have had feelings for me on and off for the past eight years. Wanting my best friend’s dad was the one secret that was never supposed to come out. Except now, he wants me too.
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Phew it's getting hot in here
- By Caroline Palmier on 03-03-24
By: Q.B. Tyler
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- sjwthompson | Buttercup's Book Blog
- 07-10-23
Loved this grumpy sunshine romance
I was provided an audible code of this book via the author and Valentine PR, all opinions are my own.
The narrators did a wonderful job bringing Sloane and Walker to life.
This is a a new spinoff series to the Adair Family series. This reads as a standalone, however we are first introduced to Walker and Sloane in Only You. If you want to get to know Brodan, Monroe, and the rest of the Adair family I highly recommend checking out the books in that series.
This follows Walker and Sloane, and if you have read Only You it is no surprise that they are the next couple featured in Young's romance set at Ardnoch Estate and the charming Scottish Highlands. Walker has been friends and bodyguard to Brodan Adair for many years, so when Brodan settles back at home Walker takes a position at the exclusive members only estate as part of the security team. Sloane has recently relocated to Scotland, but no one knows why except the new hospitality manager. Sloane is bubbly and vibrant as well as a talented home baker. She is the exact opposite of the broody bodyguard. There is no denying the chemistry between the two of them, but they both have secrets that are keeping them apart. When Sloane's past comes to Ardnoch, Walker steps in to make sure she and her daughter are protected. As they spend more time together the lines between professional and personal feelings begin to blur and they both will have to face the demons from their past.
I really loved Walker and Sloane. Sloane didn't let her trauma impact her ability to live her life. She was terrified and always trying to keep her child safe, but she was always fighting. Walker was a little bit of a caveman, but as Callie Sloane's daughter says he's like a Mento hard on the outside and soft on the inside. I loved that comparison! We learn Sloane's backstory fairly early on, but Walker's takes quite a while to reveal itself. Both of their stories are heartbreaking. I thought their character and relationship development was done really well.
If you are a fan of the Adair Family series this is a must read. It has a good level of spice and a nice suspense element to add to the romance. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. I think I know who the next couple is going to be and I'm curious to see where their story takes us.
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- Jackie Wright
- 08-02-23
Wonderful story with great narration
Another wonderful trip to Ardnoch Estate in the Scottish Highlands and this time it’s single mum Sloane Harrow and Walker Ironside’s captivating journey. From the moment I picked this book up I knew it was going to be a very special read and I wasn’t disappointed, this story was everything I expected and so much more.
The narration team of Shane East and Stella Hunter did a wonderful job bring the characters and their story to life. They hit every emotion and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
Walker works at Arnoch Estate and he loves his life, he isn’t looking for love especially with a younger single mum who world revolves around her daughter Callie. But fate works in mysterious ways and it seems these two are destined to be together if they can get past Sloane’s past.
Sloane has a past she is hiding because of the danger her ex could put them all in so what happens when the past comes back to haunt her and will Walker be able to protect her and her daughter……
This romantic suspense ticked all my boxes, I adored the characters and I loved watching Sloane bring sunshine into grumpy Walker’s life.
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- wendy
- 11-24-23
Swoon worthy
Loved the characters, and the performance. Such a wonderful story that will stay with me for a long time!
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- Maria Estes
- 11-14-23
Fabulous
This was absolutely amazing! Love this book and the audio! Love the spice and the story so much!
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- Sharon Rubio
- 02-22-25
Absolutely excellent!!
Guys Samantha Young is an excellent writer, Shane East is the sexiest voice actor - my heart can barely keep up with his growling Scottish brogue. 🥵 and Stella is flawless, no notes.
Meanwhile, Sloane and Walker are fantastic, their dynamic is real and their motivations feel realistic. The plot is thick, exciting, and, as someone who behaves like an obnoxious Goldilocks of romance suspense, this book was just right.
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- TheMommaBookClub
- 11-25-23
I was hooked from the prologue!
So you say you like romance? With spice? And suspense?
Well, let me HIGHLY RECOMMEND the first book in The Highlands series—a brand new series of standalones by @authorsamanthayoung
I listened to Beyond the Thistles in one go because I couldn’t stop! I had to know what was going to happen; not only in terms of the romance between a grouchy Scotsman and the American single mom on the run, but also for the dramatic mystery/suspense elements!
Here’s what I loved:
💖 The slow burn between the two main characters felt *achingly* slow at times, BUT THAT BUILD UP! 😮💨 When our grumpy finally gives into his sunshine he LOSES it! And hindsight had me appreciating every second the author kept us waiting!
💘 Walker is very protective and it comes across as sexy and empowering. He’s not pushy, but he does make the safety of Sloane and her daughter a priority. And the way he melts for them?! *swoon*
💖 Sloane is such a strong FMC. She repeatedly shows her strength, resilience, and determination— she’s hellbent on making a GOOD life for herself and her daughter. As a fellow single mom, she was incredibly relatable.
💘 The suspense elements kept coming and I was 100% hooked. Just when you things will settle down…NOPE! I freaking loved it!
The audiobook was FABULOUS. Both narrators fluidly transitioned from American to Scottish accents—they’re both so talented! And Shane East as a grumpy Scotsman was TOP TIER! I’m hoping to hear more of these narrators as the series progresses. 🫶🏻🙌🏻
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- Theresa
- 03-03-24
Great story
Being visually impaired the narrators must bring the story to life. The narrators did just that. First time reading Samantha Young and will be ordering more of her books. The story was written so well and I was really happy that I ordered this book. Love the narrators!! They can make or break the book even if it's a good story.. You have a new customer on your hands
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- Amanda Larsen
- 11-10-24
Great book
I really enjoyed listening to this story. I loved the characters, I felt the storyline was very well written, and the narrators did a phenomenal job! I really liked the way The love story was handled and that Sloane and Walker were such strong individual characters and became even stronger as they grew as a couple. I enjoyed the book enough that I am pretty sure that I will continue listening to other books in the series. I highly recommend listening to this book!
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- Annica Smith
- 10-22-24
This book was great, until it wasn’t…
First off, let me say that the narration for this audiobook is stellar. Shane East narrates in a Scottish accent, and it seems like that should be illegal for how hot it was! *Immediately starts researching audiobooks where Shane narrates in a Scottish accent.*
As for the story itself, I was sure that this was going to be a 4-5 star read up until the 70% mark in this book when the plot took a weird turn. The main plot point resolved at that mark, and the last 30% felt so disjointed and out of place. I really think that the content in the last 30% should have happened before the event near the 70% mark. The event at the 70% mark, the moment we had been building up to, should have happened around the 90% mark. I don’t know. It was just off. My interest toward the end of the book completely tanked. I did like the representation with the characters in therapy, but that just wasn’t enough to hold my interest.
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- Aida Marchello
- 02-24-25
Very Romantic
Walker and Sloan fall in love up in the Highlands of Scotland. This book has its sad moments as well as a bit of suspense and action/adventure. The narrators did a great job brought the story to life. Off to the next one.
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