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The Tip Line by Vanessa Cuti Narrated by Sarah Naughton

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Title: The Tip Line Author: Vanessa Cuti Narrator: Sarah Naughton Genre: General Fiction, Mystery Format: Audiobook Listening Length: 9 hours 48 minutes   Date of Publication: April 18, 2023 Description:  Anxious to get married, thirty-year-old Virginia Carey lands a job as an operator at a police tip line, where she thinks finding a husband will be easy. There’s Charlie Ford, a surprisingly sweet homicide detective, and charming police chief Declan “Deck” Brady. But just as Virginia’s plans begin to fall into place and she can almost picture a ring on her finger, she answers a call from Verona—a mysterious woman who provides a tip about four bodies on a remote local beach. Verona, a sex worker, also gives Virginia details on sordid and raucous parties attended by law enforcement officers—and on the strange fetishes of cops she has been involved with. Then comes an explosive tip: Verona thinks it’s a police officer who is responsible for the killings. But it can’t be true—the cops Virg

The Gender War (The Gender Game, #4) by Bella Forrest

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Title: The Gender War Author: Bella Forrest Series: The Gender Game Genre: Action and Adventure, Science Fiction Format: Paperback No. of Pages: 416 Date of Publication: February 9, 2017 Description:  "For the sake of Viggo, my brother, my family in Patrus, and every single citizen of our God-forsaken nations, I had to stop the war."  Continue Violet and Viggo's journey in the  electrifying  fourth book of  The Gender Game  series! My Thoughts:  The story continues with Violet and Viggo trying to survive from Desmond (leader of the Liberators), the new queen of Matrus, and the queen's enhanced siblings. Their journey continues with them trying to survive in Patrus where we learn more about Amber and her past, which has been quite a mystery up until now. She takes Violet, Viggo, and the rest of their followers into her home in Patrus. The story still switches between Viggo and Violet, which normally I don't like because it is hard to follow, however this has n

The Gender Lie (The Gender Game, #3) by Bella Forrest

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Title: The Gender Lie Author: Bella Forrest Series: The Gender Game Genre: Action and Adventure, Science Fiction Format: Paperback No. of Pages: 410 Date of Publication: December 31, 2016 Description:  "I'd want you to help me win a war..." After discovering the shocking secret buried deep within The Green, Violet has a grave decision to make. Trust the woman who saved her, or not? So far, everything about the woman has taken Violet by surprise. Her behavior has been honest and upfront - a refreshing change for Violet. Besides, with one of her loved ones hanging on life support, and the other close to falling completely out of reach, Violet doesn't exactly have a lot of choice. Her only way forward is to embark on a dicey excursion. For this, she knows she needs the Liberators' help - and must be prepared to take whatever risks that comes with. But what neither she, nor any of her new Liberator comrades can prepare for, is just how deep the lies of their home

The Gender Secret (The Gender Game, #2) by Bella Forrest

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Title: The Gender Secret Author: Bella Forrest Series: The Gender Game Genre: Action and Adventure, Science Fiction Format: Paperback No. of Pages: 426 Date of Publication: November 21, 2016 Description:  Gliding over the treacherous Green in a shaky aircraft she has no idea how to land, Violet Bates is still in shock. The harrowing events of the previous night play over in her mind as she asks herself question after question. Why did Lee Desmond Bertrand behave the way he did? What is the truth about the mysterious silver egg stowed beneath her seat? What happened to Viggo and where is her brother? Is either of them still alive? When Violet manages to reach the toxic ground alive, she has landed in a world of unimaginable danger. She has barely time to catch her breath before she is sucked into a perilous journey at breakneck speed - to uncover secrets guarded for centuries and find the only two people that matter. My Thoughts:  Violet's time in Patrus gets more interesting a

The gender game (The Gender Game, #1) by Bella Forrest

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Title: The Gender Game Author: Bella Forrest Series: The Gender Game Genre: Action and Adventure, Science Fiction Format: Kindle No. of Pages: 414 Date of Publication: September 24, 2016 Description:  A toxic river divides nineteen-year-old Violet Bates's world by gender. Women rule the East. Men rule the West. Welcome to the lands of Matrus and Patrus. Ever since the disappearance of her beloved younger brother, Violet's life has been consumed by an anger she struggles to control. Already a prisoner to her own nation, now she has been sentenced to death for her crimes. But one decision could save her life. To enter the kingdom of Patrus, where men rule and women submit. Everything about the patriarchy is dangerous for a rebellious girl like Violet. She cannot break the rules if she wishes to stay alive. B ut abiding by rules has never been her strong suit, and w hen she is thrust into more danger than she could have ever predicted, Violet is forced to sacrifice many thing

The Gender Fall (The Gender Game, #5) by Bella Forrest

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Title: The Gender Fall Author: Bella Forrest Series: The Gender Game Genre: Action and Adventure, Science Fiction Format: Kindle No. of Pages: 404 Date of Publication: March 31, 2017 Description:  Continue Violet and Viggo's heart-racing journey in the epic fifth book of  The Gender Game  series. My Thoughts:  The story continues to follow Violet and Viggo as they fight for equality within Matrus and Patrus. Violet has been injured by Princess Tabitha and now Viggo is in charge all by himself. He struggles to continue the fight and protect Violet. He must also decide if he can trust the Liberators and if they can help him, Violet, and the rest in the fight. Desmond has been pretty quiet for a while and she reappears in this book along with the boys. The books continues to provide love, tragedy, hope, and action. Bella continues to do a great job in describing the scenes that are unfolding in front of you, however, there are times where the story does seem to drag on. The story