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Hard As It Gets

A Hard Ink Novel, Book 1

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Hard As It Gets

By: Laura Kaye
Narrated by: Seraphine Valentine
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Five dishonored soldiers.
Former Special Forces.
One last mission.
These are the men of Hard Ink.

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome, pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge . . .

©2013 Laura Kaye (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Military Protector Romance Romantic Suspense War & Military Suspense Exciting Heartfelt

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Where does Hard As It Gets rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is the first one on my list!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hard As It Gets?

There are SO many! You can't just pick one!

What about Seraphine Valentine’s performance did you like?

She should be an actress! She is so sofy with Becca's voice and hard with Nick's voice, she is absolutely amazing!!

Any additional comments?

Seeing as my Cousin had brought me to this book (unintentionally) I LOVE this book! It has the comical reliefs, sexual pleasures, and who wouldn't LOVE an army veteran that is protective!?

AMAZING!

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Intense, suspenseful, detailed and the right about of steam. You get a real feel for what soldiers went thru in deployment.
The narrator did a great job with all the voices.
I look forward to listening to the rest of the series.

Easy to love

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Not only was the story so will written and kept me wanting more but the narration was wonderful. The two blended seemlessly working together. If you want a great romantic suspense novel this is the one.

One of the best books I've ever heard.

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I wish I had known these two things prior to investing in this series. 1) the narrator, especially in the first book, speaks really slowly. I listened to the whole thing on 1.25 to 1.50 speed which, while annoying, was less annoying than listening at normal speed. Take a careful listen to sample first. Narrator did have good emotion and distinct characters. 2) the over-arching story doesn't come anywhere near getting resolved. I'm guessing you'll have to listen to all 5 or 6 books before you see the head bad guy get his comeuppance -- whoever that is because I still don't know. I think I was expecting that solving this one crime would band the friends together again, and then maybe they'd start their own business. I was thinking each book would be a separate crime and a new relationship. I'm feeling a little mislead but reluctantly pulled in. Felt a little like a bait & switch. I thought I was buying a complete story but what I got was a fairly complete romance and about 1/6th of a crime novel. Grrr...

2 things you should know before you buy...

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This was a great story - an audio book for me. Had it all, romance, action and heat. I really enjoyed it.

great story

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I couldn't but this down, the sex, the action, and the story keep you right at the edge of your seat and i need to know what happens next!

I love this book!!!

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What made the experience of listening to Hard As It Gets the most enjoyable?

This was a good book. The storyline is fast and keeps the listener interested in what is happening. This is a book that needs the attention of the reader in order to follow the plot. Can't wait for the next instalment.

What did you like best about this story?

The mystery continues in the next episode.

Which scene was your favorite?

I don't have a favourite scene because I liked the complete book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book in its entirety. But it could be broken into separate sittings.

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When is the next book out?

Hard as it gets

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I like the story the bringing back of the camaraderie of the soldiers only thing I did not care for was not finding out the rest of the story

Good story with good narration

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i loved it. a very well put together book. can't wait to read the rest.

suspenseful, passionate, thrilling. a must read

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I was blown away with my level of interest and pure delight in this book! Sure, when I purchased it a year ago I'd wanted to listen to it or I wouldn't have bought it, but I think I bought it in a bundle and it's just been collecting 'digital dust' :-) all this time. Shame on me because this was a fantastic listen!

The part of the story that I didn't enjoy as much, at least initially, was the narration; there were some ups and downs in terms of overkill on the dramatics, and at certain points her pace had too many pregnant pauses, but her voice was pleasant if not a little too sweet. All that aside, I loved every minute. I was intrigued and really enjoyed the mystery & suspense with the romance. This band of dishonored soldiers are one sexy bunch on a mission to reclaim their good name and maybe get a little love and nookie while doing so. Nick and Becca will make you swoon, like, eye rolling swoon; I loved it! I have a feeling this is going to be amongst my list of favorite series for sure. Definitely credit worthy!

UNEXPECTED PLEASANT SURPRISE

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