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Enemies of the State

Executive Office Series, Book 1

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Enemies of the State

By: Tal Bauer
Narrated by: John Solo
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Newly elected President Jack Spiers's presidency is rocked from the very beginning, and he's working furiously to keep the world from falling apart. Between terrorism attacks ripping apart Europe, Russia's constant posturing and aggression, and the quagmire of the Middle East, Jack is struggling to keep his campaign promise - to work toward a better, safer world. 

For Special Agent Ethan Reichenbach, Jack is just another president, the third in 12 years. With Jack's election, he's been promoted, and now he's running the presidential detail, which puts him side by side with Jack daily. He's expecting another stuffed suit and an arrogant DC politician, but Jack shocks him with his humor and humanity. 

There are rules against a Secret Service agent and one of their protectees developing a friendship - big rules. Besides, Jack is straight as a ruler, and a widower, and Ethan has always avoided falling for straight men. Ethan keeps his distance, but Jack draws him in, like gas to a naked flame, and it's a lure he isn't strong enough to turn away from. 

Contains mature themes.

(P)2020 Tantor Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Middle East Exciting Heartfelt Witty Russia
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If I could have given this more than 5 stars I would have. I listened to the whole thing in three days and had to download the second book straight away. It’s a shame that’s not out on audio yet.
Fast paced, tense with some sweet scenes thrown in ...what more could you ask for. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Brilliant

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An international thriller, the beating heart of EOTS was that no person, event or situation is black or white so that keeping your soul intact and integrity pointing true north is a helluva business! I soaked up the political intrigue, humanitarian affairs, terrorism investigations, religious conflict, military posturing and oh my, the huge multicultural cast was so good! Interspersed is Jack’s charming courtship of Ethan and sexcapades of delicious demisexual rep! After being sweetly lulled, I nearly hyperventilated because of the ohmyfuckinggodnonono betrayals!! Quite simply, EOTS was perfectly plotted and this folks, is an intelligent romantic suspense!!

🎧 The narrator conveyed the high energy, intelligence and gravitas needed and his performance was so knowing and l loved it so much. John Solo also conveyed Jack | Ethan’s sweatheart dialogue so that it was heartfelt rather than cheesy. JS fired on all cylinders during the lead up to and during the Prague set piece because he seamlessly shifted tone, intensity and emotion between the gravity of world affairs and the angst of a fledgling romance. It was my favourite performance in the book and l listened to it twice before moving on! Sadly, the smarmy vocals for the Big Bad and accents masquerading for Russian, Chinese and Oxford English were egregious?!? But, I forgive Mr Solo because of Ethan’s deep, rumbly bass and his perfectly delivered dry humour!

Buckle Up!

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Really enjoyable. Has a good flow and enjoyable characters. It's got some heat but it's not exactly detailed. Has some violent aspects, but again, not too much graphic detail. I liked it.

Great

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This was the first book I ever read by Tal Bauer about 3 years ago and hoped the series, Executive Office, would someday come to audio. I was thrilled earlier this year when I heard it was being released at last and downloaded and listened to it in one sitting.
It is a highly intelligently, well written and researched political thriller with a slow burn love affair centred around the fictional President of the United States, Jack Spires, and Secret Service Agent Ethan Reichenbach, head of security for the presidential detail.
The complex plot and character development is beautifully crafted, especially Jack and Ethan, I just loved them both.
I can’t wait for the next book to come to audio.
John Solo’s narrating was excellent and I enjoyed him bringing the excellent book to life.

Enemies of the State

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Such an awesome book, didn't think it could get any better. But John Solo does such a good job of bringing the characters to life, conveying the right amount of tension or comedy value when needed.
As a huge fan of the novel and series as a whole, have waited so long for an audio version, and it was so worth the wait. Being on the rest of the series.

Excellent, so good

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