Ahhhhhh this book was just so good. I just couldn't get enough of it. I'm so excited to see what's next from this author.

Traitor Games is the latest installment in the Tarnished Heroes and while it can be read standalone I feel like you will enjoy it much more having read the first two books.
This romantic thriller is fast paced action, intrigue and love. Independent contractor for the CIA Noah White has received orders to kill Washington fixer Lillian Matthews. Noah knows she is one of the good guys and thus starts this adventure. This exciting story takes us on the run all over the world and keeps you on edge till the very last page. Fantastic!

An enjoyable read overall, but I felt like I missed a bit of the backstory etc as I didn’t realise it was book 3 in a series when I started it. I will have to go back and read the first 2 books now, to feel like I haven’t missed anything crucial.

But overall, it was a well developed plot and I really enjoyed the character development.

This is the third book in this series and I do feel that you need to have read the earlier books to get the full story in fact i bought 1 and 2 so I could catch up (book 1 is free at present)

There are a lot of characters in this story and at times it is hard to keep them all sorted out in your head (part of the reason for needing the earlier books) but this story mainly focuses on Noah and Lillian He is a hired assassin working for the CIA but he has found that there is another group working in the background now he has been given the job of cleaning up and his target is Lillian. Except when he starts to target he finds he can't do the job and decides to protect her instead. Lillian has no idea how she has been drawn into this and who wants her dead she doesn't even know if she can trust Noah but as they spend more time together the attraction between them grows. This is a sharply written suspense novel that draws you in and keeps you engaged until the very last page I highly recommend it

This is the third and I'm assuming by the way this story ends final book in the Tarnished Heroes series by Sidney Bristol, and I did enjoy it. Although I must admit to finding it a little slow going to start with, even with the bit of action near the beginning. However, I think this was partly due to the fact that I've only read one of the two previous stories and I couldn't remember it. So it was a little hard to get to grips with what was happening and who all the characters were.

But saying that once the whole story got going and the plot started to develop and the different characters came together I was really engaged. And the pace did pick up, plus, there was suspense, intrigue, and more moments of action. Not to mention a little romance.

So all in all it was a good read, that I would recommend to others. Yet I would just be aware of the ongoing storyline and make sure you are up to date before reading.

Traitor Games
(Tarnished Heroes #3)
by Sidney Bristol

ebook, 461 pages
Published November 26th 2018 by Entangled Publishing. LLC (Amara)






Goodreads synopsis:
The latest installment in the Tarnished Heroes series from New York Times bestselling author Sidney Bristol.

Noah White has done a lot of bad things for the CIA, but this time they've crossed the line. He knows the kill order he's been given is a set-up and the intended target is another covert agent. They’ve finally found a line Noah won’t cross. Not with her.

Lillian Matthews is living in the crosshairs and she knows it. While her friends are spread out over the globe gathering intelligence on a rogue covert agency, it's her job to keep them all connected. Only now she's the target. And her unlikely ally is the last man she'd expect.

Lillian will have to make the biggest sacrifice of her life, because Noah will stop at nothing to protect her.

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4.5 Stars

This is the third book in the Tarnished Heroes series by Sidney Bristol.

I feel like this is an ongoing series that jumps from one book to the next. Since this is book three in a series, there is a lot of back story that is missed. So, if you want to know everything that is going on, pick up books one and two first.

This story has a heck of a lot of cast members milling around. It basically focuses on Lillian Matthews and Noah White but you need to get familiar with them all because they keep coming back up. This is a fast-paced novel that doesn’t let up for one second. Noah is not exactly the boy next door, more like the assassin next door. He is full of complex emotions and frames of reference that no one can really understand if you are not in that type of CIA-esque work. Lillian is the glue that keeps all the teams together. She is the handler and I was surprised a handler was so involved in the lives of her agents. It is like Buffy just hanging out with Giles or Sydney Bristow besting besties with Arvin Sloane. Just plain odd, if you ask me. But in this respect it really works.

Most of this story, all the intelligence, is totally over my head and probably over the heads of most Americans who don’t make it their job to keep tabs on all the bad guys of the world. This was a mind melter for me. I had no idea how this group of seventeen or so operatives could get themselves out of the hot water they had so readily jumped into to save the butts of the American people. There is a conclusion at the end but I felt it was a bit open ended since I assume a new book will come after this one.

The action is top notch and keeps you interested all the way through. There is a bit of sex but it is tame, more like a normal romantic suspense novel. My heart was clutching through most of this so it keeps you engaged too. Definitely pick this up if you like your romance filled with covert ops.

Highly recommended.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

Non-stop action that will have you tensing up and wanting to keep reading long into the night. There are characters from previous books and you really have to pay attention to know what is going on. All the characters are written in their own unique voice. The action is suspenseful and not cheesy or unbelievable. I think you can believe that this stuff happens every day. Noah and Lillian have you rooting for them all along. And the bad guys are really horrible and this story makes you wonder if all of the bad guys are revealed. A fantastic romantic suspense story.

I really, really enjoyed this one. The suspense, intrigue and action storyline is way above average from what I expect when going into a romantic suspense book. This book took excitement to the next level!! Had me swiping the pages as fast as my fingers could handle. Sidney Bristol is a masterful storyteller and in this case will absolutely delight her readers with this edge of your seat action suspense read. Definitely will have me coming back for more. Happy reading!!

This is the second book int he Tarnished Heroes series I have read. Some might say this can be read as a stand alone novel but I wouldn't recommend it. There are lots of characters from the other books that are spread though out this one that new readers will become lost.

The story moves quickly lots of gun batters, running, car chases, and endless sex scenes that fill in the gap when the other characters are taking charge in the background.

The spy, romance, thrillers is a exciting series that readers have comes to know and love about Sidney Bristol. It is every spy movie you have seen and made into a book series readers can't get enough of. Readers will wonder is it really over or has it just begun?

The characters are charming, and comes off the page with the details the author provides but keeping the story moving forward.

I repeat start at the beginning of the series before you start this book. Each one is a romance spy thriller that will keep readers wanting more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Entangled Publishing. LLC (Amara) for the advance copy of Sidney Bristol Traitor Games

I read book two in this series. You don’t need to read any of the previous books. But as there are references to previous book characters, it does help to have a little background. Book one was Rand and Sarah, book two (the one I read) was Andy and Carol (assassin games)

Noah is good at his job. But lately he’s grown weary of it all. And finding out there is an agency hiding undercover in the CIA was a blow, and a little worrying. And now he has a new target (a clean up job) he’s worried that it’s going to get messy ......
And if he doesn’t kill her, someone else will. At least he wouldn’t make her suffer, it would be quick and clean. But he can’t do it, so to find out who wants her dead, he’s going to have to step in and protect her.

Lillian is being stalked, she’s known it for a while, but why? What could they possibly gain from her death? And she knows it will be her death. And when her would be protector makes himself known, Lillian is confused, and extremely wary. He says he’s there to kill her, but he doesn’t want to, so what does he want?

Together Lillian and Noah don’t have much time to figure out who is trying to kill her and why. Each thought the other wasn’t interested in a romantic way, and with miscommunication and jumping to the wrong conclusions about each other, they don’t seem to be on the same page. But both are aware of the attraction growing between them.

So who is trying to kill Lillian? And can she really trust Noah? He could be playing a bluff, and when her guard is down, that’s when he will strike and kill her.

The book is very fast paced and full of action. The characters work well together, and we get to see previous characters come together to help Noah and Lillian. There are also other forces working to silence Lillian forever. So who do you trust ?

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4.5stars
A great end to these intense spy romance. Noha and Lillian meet again but this times under different circumstance. And very soon they are on a run together and it seems that the enemy is just a small step behind them. IN all the intense situations the emotions are developed and some lines are crossed, but will they admit their feelings or will they run away, will they have a chance to explore this or will the enemy win? An intense story that is full of twists and surprises and it seems that SICA will win. The story holds you on your toes until the end, you don't know who to trust. Both Noah and Lilian are great characters. I loved how soft and gentle were Noha toward Lilian but hard and ruthless to others. Another great read from the series I loved all of them!
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

Truly a edge of seat book! Noah is a CIA agent, his handler is dirty. Lillian is handler of a group of CIA agents that are trying to take down the rouge group in their own system. Who wins? Does the good duty get his girl? How does the President of the United States play into this? Good guy or bad? This book was filled with suspense, adventure and a love that stays true or does it?

I read this book as an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. It gets a 5star standing ovation.

Traitor Games by Sidney Bristol is another in the Tarnished Hero series. Although I haven’t read the other books in the series, this story was fantastic and hard to put down; almost too intense. Noah is deep undercover when we meet him. Yet, very quickly is asked to terminate someone not related to his current assignment. From that point until the conclusion of the story, it doesn’t stop. Wild, intense and raucous, the story doesn’t just twist and turn, it explores and free falls from one intense situation to another. The characters unfold, grow and change as the story progresses. This is an intense read and it is one of the best I have read.

Very tightly charged plot, engaging characters and a "bad guy" worthy of James Bond.

Really well written and researched. Noah and Lillian are a great couple. Noah is like a knight in tarnished armour and Lillian is the truly courageous civilian who ends up enveloped in a very twisty plot!

Some characters redeem themselves, some fall further into the darkness. The couples from the previous books all make an appearance and there are a few new characters to interest you. Jeff especially is very...enterprising. I did feel for poor Lillian, she loves her job in the family's fixer business but fitting into the tightly controlled mould made by her sister, is a very tough way to live.

Engrossing read!

First time reading anything from this author and it won’t be the last. This story grabbed my attention right away and I finished the book in just a few hours. The action and character development are spot on and so was the pacing of events. Each character held their own through their actions, relationships and backstory...additionally they all contributed to the overall storyline. The blend of romance and intrigue was enjoyable and had me rooting for Noah and Lillian almost immediately.

As mentioned I had not read anything from this author before and this was book three in a series. While I now want to go read the other two books to have more detail and action adventures with the other couples, the writing is so detailed and vivid in this story that I do agree that it can be read as a stand-alone.

If you like action, adventure, political intrigue and a dash or romance then I think you will love this book. I know I did! Thanks NetGalley, Entangled and Sidney Bristol for allowing me to read this book and share my opinions!

This book fascinated me from the beginning. It had plenty of intrigue and action to keep me guessing at what might come next and so much came up that I wasn’t expecting. I even found myself making notes of some of the characters and players to keep everyone straight! I haven’t read the first two books in the Tarnished Heroes series but I look forward to reading them soon.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy free from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion of this book. I can’t wait to read all the book in this series.

Traitor Games is Book 3 in the Tarnished Heroes series and it lives up to the high standards of the first 2 books. This is a fast paced, action filled, thriller romance that will keep you engaged from the start. I loved it.

I actually had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure why, but Noah and lily will grab your attention. This book is about finishing up from where two other books left off, destroying an inner government secret society of terrorists. If you like Grisham, Baldacci, Patterson, this book is for you. This is a spy thriller that takes you on a ride, once you start you don’t want to stop until the bad guys are caught!

I was left guessing who's a traitor and who's the good guys. I kept guessing is he or isn't he. I really enjoyed reading, Traitor Games.

Noah has orders to kill Lillian but he doesn't want to and it makes him wonder if he's getting too soft to be an assassin for the government. It's hard to tell who the good guys are in this spy vs spy romantic suspense novel. There is a shadow organization that is operating inside the real agency that is killing good agents but how high up does it go and who can be trusted? Lillian and Noah have to trust someone and in order to survive they hope it's the right someone. Fast-paced non-stop action and red hot romance make this a great read!