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The Mercenary Next Door

Rogues and Rescuers, Book 2

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The Mercenary Next Door

By: Lucy Leroux
Narrated by: Addison Barnes
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From USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Lucy Leroux

Falling for the girl next door...

Mercenary Mason Lang never intended to go into this line of work, but with pay this good, he can’t turn it down. The only challenge is getting out with all of his limbs still intact, which is a lot harder than he realized. And when he does, Mason is going to have it all - including the shy and sweet girl next door.

Laila James knew her crush on the gorgeous next-door neighbor was hopeless. And following a humiliating incident, she’d rather just forget him completely. However, when Mason comes back to town and tries to claim her for his own, Laila keeps her resolve. After all, she’s moved on and is even dating someone else.

But Mason isn’t giving up so easily. His instincts go into overdrive as he suspects that the rich, frat boy who latched onto Laila is trouble. Determined to prove that they’re meant for each other, the mercenary has a new mission. Missing his chance the first time around, Mason refuses to lose the only woman he's ever really wanted. Can he make the girl next door fall for him again?

Listen to the entire series! The Mercenary Next Door is the second book in the series.

©2020 Lucy Leroux (P)2020 Lucy Leroux Contemporary Contemporary Romance Military Protector Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense

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This was a really good audiobook. I really enjoyed listening to it. I mean, who would’ve thought mercenary would have a house full of plants. They have a lot of funny moments in this book and it’s really quite enjoyable.

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This starts of almost like you would expect. Two neighbours attracted to each other circling around each other unable to take the next step until finally their stars align and they manage to get together. Then things go pear-shaped, also as expected. Mason Lang ends up hurt on a mission and, due to a misunderstanding, Laila moves on and moves out.

Months later, when there is a chance to repair the damage, it appears to be too late. Laila is with someone else and Mason, obviously, doesn't like him. Both of them move on with their lives until Mason catches Laila's boyfriend behaving in a way that Mason doesn't like. The story sort of escalates from this point and includes plenty of intrigue as well. It is overall enjoyable and satisfying when the HEA is achieved.

This audiobook was very easy to listen to. Overall, it was enjoyable.

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The hottie next door...

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This one was a hot and entertaining listen with fantastic narration. The storyline flowed well and there was enough mystery and adventure that I just could not stop listening.

Wow

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Mercenary Mason liked his shy neighbour Laila, but he never really noticed how attractive she was until he literally has a run in with her, on his return back home from a mission. Laila however, has had a massive crush on him since she first laid eyes on him. They get to know each other intimately one night, but then there is a big misunderstanding which leads Laila into another man's arms. But when Mason finds out just how dangerous her new boo is, he goes straight into protection mode and is determined to win her back.

A good, sweet story, but certain aspects of it were quite unrealistic. It had a lot more plot and depth to it than the usual romance drama's which are often puked out in short stories.

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Not so simple boy next door story

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Mason is a great book boyfriend. I love that he isn't a player and I love that he doesn't play around even when they had their issues. I like that Laila is shy and reserved but still maintains her self-esteem. their friends, Ransom and Rosie, and the others, push the story along. They add value to the overall storyline. The suspense is unexpected in places and quite well crafted and interesting.

good book boyfriend

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I’m feeling a bit frustrated, but let’s focus on the positives! While I’m not a fan of books with unnecessary breakups or misunderstandings that could easily be resolved with a simple conversation, I know some people enjoy that kind of drama. Personally, it’s not my favorite, but I can appreciate that it adds a certain level of tension. That said, the story was well-written, and the narration was excellent. Overall, it was a good read! I found myself torn between the frustrating moments and genuinely liking the main characters, especially because the story itself was so well-developed.

Misunderstandings, Tension, But Worth the Ride

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Miscommunications and forced absences are my least favorite tropes in fiction (hello, don't we own countless devices with which we can communicate at even very long distances if something is THAT important to us?), BUT, Lucy Leroux has managed to still make me love this story despite using those plot tired devices because there's a LOT more going on in this story than just that. I loved how Laila took care of herself and stood up for herself, but also loved Mason's stubbornness and his willingness to stand back when necessary. Overall this is a well-paced, well-written story which I did greatly enjoy and do recommend.

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It's Good

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Mason and Laila’s story is sweet and full of promise. There’s action and mystery.
Really enjoyed Addison Barnes as a narrator and hope to listen to another of her narrations very soon.

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Mason & Laila

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