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Acts of Manipulation: Together We Stand Book Three - Brooks Family Saga Paperback – August 4, 2020

by Maggie Cole (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 736 ratings
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Sid Triker, the new Twisted Hearts leader issued a declaration—an order to deliver a woman to him so she can become his.She's my woman. And my retribution for this declaration will be nothing but death. There will be no mercy, no warning, no hesitation. ~ Agent Javier Lòpez Gabriella Brooks ~Falling in love wasn’t easy. But I did it and found my happiness.Then I was declared. Kidnapped. Ripped away from my family and man.Sid says it’s my choice. Love him or choose not to. But the consequences of not picking him will kill my family and Javier.Sid is a monster. But not to me. He tells me he loves me and will die for me. I don’t doubt him.But all I want is Javier to come rescue me before I have to do the unforgivable.I’m running out of time. Will this be my new destiny?(Acts of Manipulation is the third installment of the Together We Stand series. It’s an epic journey of one family's struggle of forgiveness, hope, and new beginnings amidst dangerous situations. Each story intertwines and focuses on a new sibling trying to find their Happily Ever After.)
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  1. Book 3 of 6
    Brooks Family Saga
  2. Print length
    338 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 4, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1792341245
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1792341243
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pulse Press (August 4, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1792341245
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1792341243
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 736 ratings

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Maggie Cole

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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends. She's an international bestselling author and has been called the "literary master of steamy romance." Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves sunshine, anything to do with water, and everything naughty.

Newest release: Withered Kingdom Duet: Seeds of Malice and Thorns of Malice

Her current series were written in the order below:

All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)

It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)

Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga - read in order)

Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)

Mafia Wars

Mafia Wars New York

Club Indulgence Duet

Mafia Wars Ireland (May 1, 2023)

Standalones: Holiday Hoax, Judge Me Not

Withered Kingdom Duet

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👮‍♂️Book review 👱‍♀️This is the third book to this series and @maggiecoleauthor definitely didnt fall short. This book made me feel all type of ways. Definitely loved it from beginning to end. If you do decide to read this book. I suggest you start from book 1 Kiss of redemption, because if you don't you definitely will be lost. This series has consumed me. Its so good. Book 4 web of betrayal comes out on the 25th of August. So i finally have time to catch up with the rest of my books...If your looking for a good series to read. I definitely recommend this one. Their all available on kindle unlimited...Rating:5:📱🐕4:🔥
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Lorraine Brattin
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a heart wrencher. This is Gabriella and Javier's story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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Javier is an FBI agent. He's been working the Twisted Hearts gang file for several years now. His partner Chloe was invited to a party by a young lady that she met while shopping for summer wear. Her name is Gabriella Brooks. When Javier gets to the party with Chloe, Gabriella tells Javier to remove his shirt because it's a pool party. So he does. He notices how stunning she is and is amazed by her.
Everything goes great until Javier sees a man named Striker who happens to be having sex with 2 women on Gabriella's parents bed. Striker is 2nd in command with the gang he's watching. Striker sees how beautiful Gabriella is and he makes a play at her. Javier tells him to leave and he eventually does but not before Striker tells Gabriella that he wants her.

The Brooks Brothers go ballistic when they find out that Striker was at the party, especially when Beckett tells everyone that they did time in jail together. Javier pledges he will do whatever it takes to keep Gabriella safe.

Javier and Gabriella start dating and find out that Striker has put a pledge out to all other Twisted Hearts to kidnap Gabriella so he can make her his. After months of being together Javier and Gabriella get engaged. He won't let Gabriella out of his site or that of her family.

When Javier wasn't looking, Twisted Hearts make their move and kidnap Gabriella.

This story was not for the light hearted. Lots of dark elements here. You find out how much strength and love they have for each other and learn a lot more about the Brooks family.

Such a good story. Ready to read next story about Lena who became a good friend to Gabriella while she was kidnapped.
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Abigail Li
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
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Love this book. Love Gabriella and Javier’s romance story. Readers learn in book 1 of this series that Gabriella was there the day that Beckett gets arrested and that Mia and Clay got shot. This book shows the emotional toll that day brought upon Gabriella. This book plot intertwines with book 2 of this series plot. This book starts with Gabriella’s party. Love how Javier stands up to Gabriella’ brothers. Such an emotional read. Worth the read
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Carolyn
4.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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A little over lapping on the store line in this with book 2. It was a little rough with Gabriella being taken by the Twisted Hearts and it takes awhile to settle but still good.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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I really loved the beginning of the book but I have mixed feelings about the fmc and how the author explains her feelings towards her captor. I would’ve liked a more typical approach to the realization of Stockholm syndrome. But overall great book.
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Billie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful emotional story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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Maggie Cole’s TWS Series has captured my heart for the Brooks Family . Acts of Manipulation weaves the saga of Gabriella Brooks , her true love Javier Lopez FBI Agent) , and Twisted Hearts Gang Lord Sid Triker through a maze of human emotions when Triker declares Gabriella will be his woman . She is kidnapped by the Twisted Hearts and the turmoil that ensues for her, Javier, the Brooks Family and Sid Triker takes us on a journey through some hard hitting
and sensitive issues . The mind games and extreme manipulation by Triker to make Gabriella his own questions her loyalty to Javier and her family. To keep them safe from Triker’s threats to kill those she loves , she finds herself responding to his manipulations . Is this going to be her life from here on out?
I couldn’t put this book down until the last page was read. What an ending ! Maggie Cole continues to amaze me with her books. The depth of this series and it’s subject matter really touched me !

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
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Heidi Eddinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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Acts of Manipulation is a moving story about the love and hardships of Javier and Gabriella's relationship. I cried several times while reading their story. I have personally been through something almost similar to Gabriella so my heart was with her throughout this story. I love the strength that Javier has with Gabriella and her family's undying devotion to each other. This book has a twist to it and it will pull at your heart and emotions. It has mental health, kidnapping, mind manipulation and gang loyalty. This book has an interesting story line that remains strong from beginning to end and it will blow your mind. This is a steamy romance novel that shows that true love and devotion can come in different shapes and sizes. Javier is every womans dream guy. He is a true man that sticks by Gabriella after everything she goes through with her kidnapper and a true man to take on the responsibility of what comes from that time in her life.
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Susan Hopkins
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG THIS BOOK‼️‼️‼️Best book by Maggie Cole yet‼️‼️‼️‼️ Be prepared for a true heartfelt read‼️‼️‼️
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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Maggie Cole has totally wrecked me with this book!!! I loved it! I hated it at times too! I even dreamt about it the entire night. THIS BOOK IS A “CAN’T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD BOOK❣️“ I truly believe this is her best work yet - and I’ve read them all. Be prepared to take the ride of your literary life with this one. It’s packed full of ALL THE FEELS. Javier & Gabriella’s story is one that you’ll never forget as you experience their love, loss and struggles together. Don’t miss thIs 3rd installment of the “Together We Stand” series beginning with “Kiss of Redemption” & “Sins of Justice.” BRAVO MAGGUE COLE‼️Another fabulous read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Loved
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
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This book has a hero and a villian! Loved the chemistry between Javier and Gabriella, then the throw a kidnapping in there!
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Amazon Customer Lindy
5.0 out of 5 stars WoW, Book 2 & 3 were FANTASTIC!
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2023
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Absolutely Love the Brooks Family Saga. You’re writing is keeping me up paging through the pages ‘til I can hardly keep my eyes open. Thank you so, so much Maggie. 🤗
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KS the Dreamer
5.0 out of 5 stars great read (KU)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2021
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After seeing her brother arrested for murdering his best friend, Gabriella struggled. She fought to keep herself sane, and failed. there were times when even the smallest thing could destroy her. But she was better now, she fought and clawed and finally got herself to where she needed to be. She had boundaries, and as long as she looked after herself she was fine. But then Triker, the new leader of the Twisted Hearts sets his sights on her. It didn't matter that she was with Javier, that they had fought to be together, he wanted her. And what he got he wanted. The Twisted Hearts were known for taking women, breaking them, wearing them down. Can Gabriella remain strong, knowing that Javier will move mountains to find her, or will she find herself doing whatever it takes to survive, and losing herself in the process?

Acts of Manipulation is the third book in Maggie Cole's Together we Stand series. This one focuses on Gabriella and Javier's story. Instead of picking up from where book two ends, we find ourselves backtracking, which is normally a pet peeve of mine when I have to relive the same story from an alternative perspective, however, there are some cases where this works, because while the previous book centred around Chloe and and Ryland, this one has us seeing the relationship and troubles that Gabriella and Javier have to overcome, only for adversity to step in. When Gabriella is kidnapped, you can feel the pain and confusion, see the mind games, ask yourself the same questions she asks. It's an amazing story where you can't help but become invested in the characters and wonder how it will end.

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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars javier and gabriella
Reviewed in Australia on August 30, 2023
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Omg this series just gets better and better with all the twists(no pun inteaded) and turns of the Brooks family troubles
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Steffire Serenade
5.0 out of 5 stars I’m speechless... almost
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
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This one is so emotional, so passionate. Gabrielle and Javier go through so much it’s like they’ve live/survived lifetimes of obstacles and pain before they reunite and find their HEA. I love the Brooks family and the way this series continues to build into each new couple and the new challenges they face from their common enemy. Can’t wait to read the series resolution, but for now- on to Web of Betrayal.
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samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars on edge
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2023
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Gosh this got me on edge
Knowing that Gabriella was going to get taken by Triker and just waiting and wondering how it would happen
Then when it did and I felt the rollercoaster of emotions Gabriela went through… yet again can’t get enough of Maggie Cole’s books
Worth the read… to the next…
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