
Paternal Instincts
Valor and Doyle, Book 8
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Narrated by:
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Nick J. Russo
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By:
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Nicky James
At the heart of a missing child case, Quaid and Aslan learn the true nature of fatherhood. With their baby due any day, Quaid ends up tangled in a case on the last day of work before his parental leave begins. Between eerie ransom notes and family secrets, unanswered questions pile up, twisting the case into something Quaid has never seen. Someone is lying. Someone knows more than they’re saying.
With the help of supportive friends and colleagues, Quaid and Aslan are determined to solve the case before it’s too late. When their surrogate goes into labor, Quaid struggles to let go and walk away. A boy has vanished. A life is in danger.
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The birth of Aslan and Quaid’s baby was so emotional and beautiful, I was in tears! I love how these two, quirks and all, balance each other in the most heartfelt way. And even with everything going on in their lives, they still couldn’t let the case go because that’s exactly who they are. The mystery in this book was equal parts gripping and frustrating (in the best way). I didn’t figure it out until almost the end, and I loved that!
Truly, I have nothing negative to say—it was PERFECT.
The narration? Also perfect. Nick J. Russo is Valor & Doyle for me, and I’m so grateful the entire series was done with him. It wouldn’t have felt right with anyone else.
Author’s Note:
Nicky, your note at the end felt like a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing something that was clearly so personal and emotional. I hope writing it brought you a bit of healing and that the joy you’ve given us through this book gives some back to you.
⭐️⭐️ 10 STARS ⭐️⭐️
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I Loved it
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If you are a fan of this series, you will not be disappointed in this book. We get a mixture of all our favourite characters and a case that needs solving. Man, oh man, was I mad with the mother and father of the missing child in this book. I kept yelling out, “Speak up, they can’t help you find him if you're keeping secrets!” I was getting so mad.
Nick J. Russo is Quaid and Aslan to me, and I honestly couldn’t imagine another narrator giving them their voices.
Oh, the tears I cried at the end. I swear Nicky brings out so many emotions, and then the author's note at the end. The way I want to hug her for giving us this, and what it must have taken for her to write it. All my love to you, Nicky.
🎧⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎧
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Absolutely Loved!!
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Oh my gosh, what a beautiful send off for these two. Ending with a bang, this finale neatly tied up any loose threads and enveloped their growing family with so much love, care, and support. They’ve grown immensely as individuals and as a couple, and there’s no doubt in my mind that they’ve earned their HEA. The case kept the suspense high and shone powerfully in the parallels that made it every bit personal to Quaid. Throw in Nick J. Russo’s superb narration, and you have blended together the perfect sauce.
Thank you, Nicky James, for your vulnerability, for breathing life into these characters, and for returning to share one last heartfelt glimpse into the next stage of their journey 💖
I will miss them so much!
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Nick J Russo provides an excellent performance and I hear his voice in my head whenever I re-read these books. Nicky and Nick are the perfect author/narrator pairing. ❤
Fantastic... I will miss these guys so much!
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Absolutely Perfect!
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I miss them already!
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All the feels
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