The Takedown
A fun enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating spy romcom
by Carlie Walker
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Pub Date 3 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 6 Feb 2024
Orion Publishing Group | Orion
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Description
'The heat between Sydney and Nick is a literal inferno right off the bat' LIZZY DENT
'Sizzling with romantic tension . . . you won't want to put this one down' KAYLA OLSEN
'Part-Finlay-Donovan, part-Emily-Henry-rom-com-and 100 percent perfect. The clever dialogue! The hot bodyguard!' COLLEEN OAKLEY
He wants to take her out.
She wants to take him down...
Sydney's mission is simple:
1. Stop her little sister from marrying a notorious criminal
2. Seduce his bodyguard to gather intel for the FBI
3. Definitely do not fall in love...
Agent Sydney Swift is going home for the holidays. She's just discovered that her younger sister, Calla, is engaged to Johnny Jones - the heir to the nation's most notorious crime dynasty - and she's determined to stop their perfect winter wedding at any cost.
But gathering incriminating evidence on Johnny isn't as easy as she'd hoped, especially as her biggest obstacle is Nick, his infuriatingly handsome and charming bodyguard!
As Sydney spends more time with Nick, lines begin to blur, and while seducing him to gather intel was bad enough, falling for him is even worse. Soon Sydney is faced with a difficult decision - one that certainly wasn't covered in her training...
Sexy, heartwarming and absolutely irresistible, The Takedown is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Katherine Center and Sally Thorne.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781398718173 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1005357
This book was so so good. I just couldn’t seem to put it down. I loved how engrossing the plot was but more than that the dynamic between the MCs was chefs kiss entertaining. The chemistry was palpable, and the ending had me swoon. Loved it!!
Jade B, Reviewer
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First person
Single POV
Miss Congeniality meets small town Christmas romance in this fast paced story about CIA agent Sydney Swift, who finds out her little sister is set to marry Crime Lord Johnny Jones. In order to stop the wedding and gather intel on Johnny's plans, Sydney must seduce Johnny's head of security and former bodyguard, Nick.
I really enjoyed this story, and new I would love it just from the blurb. It has spies, romance, comedy, Christmas, small town, double crossing, a high speed car chase, a reindeer, and everyone's favourite book character - The family dog!
Highly recommend this one because what is not to like!
Readwithmills ., Reviewer
"The Takedown" by Carlie Walker delivers an action-packed and steamy romantic suspense story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Agent Sydney Swift's mission to stop her sister's marriage to a notorious criminal takes her on an unexpected journey filled with danger, deception, and unexpected romance.
Sydney's plan to gather incriminating evidence on Johnny Jones, the fiancé, hits a roadblock in the form of Nick, his charming and handsome bodyguard. As Sydney spends more time with Nick, the lines between her mission and her growing feelings for him become blurred. The story intensifies as Sydney is torn between her duty and her heart.
Carlie Walker skilfully weaves together suspense and romance, creating palpable chemistry between Sydney and Nick. The complex dynamics and emotional tension between the characters add depth to the story. Readers will find themselves invested in Sydney's mission and captivated by the dilemma she faces.
"The Takedown" is a thrilling and passionate tale that combines action, suspense, and romance. Carlie Walker's writing keeps the pace brisk and the tension high, making it a compelling read for fans of romantic suspense.
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