Concerto was like a sarabande

Having read Overture, book 1 in the North Security series, I was anxious and excited to see what would happen to Samantha Brooks violin prodigy and Liam North, her once guardian and constant protector. I didn't love this book as much as Overture, but I find that to be a trend for me. I am not the person who is going to tell you that Empire Strikes Back was the best of the original Star Wars trilogy I always preferred Return of the Jedi. I think that is for a few reasons which are mirrored in this story. First, you know going into it that you will be left with a cliff hanger and the story will be unresolved. I feel that the second book is often used to set up the third, and so it doesn't hold its own the same way the first or third will. In the case of Concerto, I felt that Samantha was a little wishy washy in her resolve. In certain parts you would see her growing up, standing up, fighting back and holding her own, only to question her own confidence a few minutes later. There is a lot of push and pull between her and Liam, which is very realistic, but at the same time made it seem like the characters didn't know where they were going or what they really wanted. I found my self thinking "huh, really?" a few times when characters made decisions. That being said the last 1/4 of the book picked up speed and there was some great intrigue and action (both kinds ;)). I definitely enjoyed this book and i recommend that it be read or listened to. Grace Grant and Teddy Hamilton were stellar as always. I am really looking forward to reading Book 3.

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4 Push and Pull STARS

After the bomb that was dropped at the end of the first book protector Liam is out in full force. Loyalties will be questioned and divided. I love that Liam protects Samantha but I wish he would also let his guard down and let her in. Samantha shows growth in this book and doesn't just do as others want. I really liked that she stands up for herself. There is still plenty of answers to uncover so I'm on to the next book.

Narration 4 STARS
Just like in book 1 both narrators make it easy to follow along and get lost in the story.

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Brilliant follow up

Skye Warren never misses a chance to show you what a master of romantic suspense she truly is. You are fully engaged from minute one.

I can’t stress this enough you must listen to or read Overture prior to starting this. And these are both worth the credit.

Don’t even try to figure out where this is going just enjoy the ride. There are so many twists and revelations you will always be on your toes. And in true Warren fashion there is steaminess for days. You are going to blush.

I can’t compliment Grace Grant and Teddy Hamilton enough. They are wildly talented. If you haven’t had the pleasure of listening to this pair before do so immediately. You will start to listen to search out their work. They could make the phone book sexy.

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Lots of Angst and a Surprise 3rd POV

Overall 3.5 stars
Performance 4 stars
Story 3 stars

Concerto is book 2 in the North Security series and should only be read/listened to after Overture. Samantha and Liam's story picks up pretty much where book 1 left off, but overall there isn't a lot of action in the book. There's still angst galore in this taboo age gap romance, but it felt like the majority of the book was spent diving into the emotions and getting to know some of the supporting characters. The biggest surprise was the 3rd POV introduced briefly in the story and I'm really hoping that we see a book for him in the future.

Teddy Hamilton's narration as Liam was amazing again, but there were more Samantha chapters, so a good portion of the book is performed by Grace Grant. Her male voices aren't my favorite and I'm still struggling a bit with her narration, but overall it was an enjoyable listen. The cliffhanger isn't bad in this one, but I still can't wait for Samantha and Liam's conclusion in Sonata to release!

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Taboo and Sexy!

This book picks up where the last one left off. Sam left for the world tour concert and Liam went to Russia to find Sam's father, who is trying to kill her. Sam finds out that the concert is going to be different that anything else she has done. The record company teamed up with a videographer for some behind the scenes actions. The leads to Sam being caught in some pretty compromising positions with Liam and some conflicts with her fellow performers. In this book we really see Sam grow into a confident woman. She starts sticking up for herself a lot in this book. There are more sexy times with Liam but there is also more action and we meet Josh, Liam's brother. One spoiler- Sam will meet her father. This book ends in heartbreak but hopefully the next book will elevate all my fears. Once again this book has duel narration, which I love. Teddy and Grace compliment each other so well. I do love all Skye Warren books. #AudioObsessionReviewer.

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Steamy Angst

This didn't go where I was expecting but it was so good. There's so much angst and some serious steam. There's a lot of back and forth in Samantha and Liam's relationship, it was one step forward and two steps back. It was frustrating but kept me hooked.

I can't wait to start the next book.

Teddy Hamilton and Grace Grant did an amazing job again. They really embody the characters.
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Not as good as the first

This is the second book in a trilogy. It was good, but I think it’s just a placeholder to get to the third book, so the author can get more money. There was no reason to break this into three books except for greed. They aren’t long, so the three combined would have been a normal length. I knew going in it was a trilogy, but I should have looked at the length of each book. Is it good? Yes. Is it worth 3 credits? Two books in, my answer is no.

Passion and drama

Audible listen. Narrators do a great job. The female narrator fits Samantha really well, and her guy voice is actually decent too. The male narrator has a nice tone to his voice; he fits Liam well. A good listening experience.

Book 2 in this series; it continues the story of Liam and Samantha, so I’d recommend starting with the first book for the best reading experience. Samantha is newly on her own after turning 18; she’s a classical musician, so she’s going on tour. There’s also a strong possibility that she could be in danger; possibly from her own father. For the romance aspect, Samantha is in love with Liam, who used to be her guardian. They have had intimate moments, but Liam insists he’s not the one for her and pushes her away. Interesting story; some of the drama with the other members of the play/concert is a little boring and I didn’t care much for the other characters, but overall I enjoyed the story. The chemistry between Liam and Samantha is sweet and passionate, and I liked their vibe together. Liam is kind of annoying with him giving her mixed signals all the time; he needs therapy, but I appreciate his protective nature towards Samantha. I appreciate that Samantha tends to make smart decisions in regards to her safety, and I like the overall story about who is after Samantha. Also, I like that Liam is in “security”; I’d actually like for there to be more action in this story, but the passionate romance is the main focus. Overall, I’m enjoying this series! Looking forward to reading the next and final book!

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A forbidden love vulnerable by life strong romance

Concerto is the sequel to Overture, a trilogy story for Samantha and Liam. Skye Warren got me so hard, I am in love with her writing. Overture is amazing but Concerto has a new spark to it all, can't wait for what Sonata will deliver. Samantha the teenage prodigy growing up and becoming s strong woman. Liam have been through more than enough in his youth. The raw romance between them had me on my seat from page one until the last one. Liam is always looking to protect Samantha, not trusting anyone they are both struggling with the past and the new things life is throwing at them, making their relationship so vulnerable. This forbidden love romance comes with all kinds of twists and turns I need Sonata now!

Full on emotions, suspense!

Samantha and Liam are a compulsive story! Reading Concerto had my heart racing... I was quickly flipping from page to page pouring through Sam and Liam's story. Warren is s masterful writer! She has the ability to turn her characters to real boys and girls... I was ensnared in this book. There's just no other way to say it. Concerto held me captive the entire day to get through all the words!

Grace Grant and Teddy Hamilton narrate pure perfection! They are perfection separately and when they narrate together. Concerto’s narration was fabulous. The story itself was suspenseful and sexy. Obsessive. Hamilton’s and Grant’s narration had a way of pulling me into the story. They brought the characters to life with a real-life-like feel.

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