• Dirty Tactics

  • Special Weapons & Tactics, Book 1
  • By: Peyton Banks
  • Narrated by: Wen Ross, Trei Taylor
  • Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)

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Dirty Tactics

By: Peyton Banks
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Trei Taylor
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When S.W.A.T Sergeant Marcas MacArthur laid eyes on the bronze skin beauty who moved in next door, he swore that he wouldn’t touch her. Leading one of the most elite S.W.A.T teams in the state of South Carolina left no room for relationships. Marcas knew that Sarena Rucker was a woman who deserved a man’s last name. She was a temptation that he fought to resist, and he vowed to stay far away from her. Now, if only he could follow his own rules.

The emergency room nurse had eyes on her sexy-as-sin neighbor. Sarena had a thing for men in uniforms, and Marcas MacArthur decked out in his S.W.A.T tactical gear made her knees weak. He was the perfect package - sexy, alpha, rugged, and intense.

She'd lusted after him from afar, and she was unaware that he even knew of her existence. But she was ready to make her presence known. Only, he made the first move by sauntering over to her and let his plans for her be known. The sexy cop didn't realize that he wasn't the only one that could issue orders. Sarena had a few of her own, and Marcas was determined to meet every one of them.

The chemistry between Marcas and Sarena was electrifying, casting a light on the passion that burned between them. There are those lurking back in the shadows, who want nothing more than to extinguish the blaze and exact revenge on the S.W.A.T officer by taking the one person who made his heart beat again.

Marcas is willing to go to extreme measures to protect Sarena. Will he be able to rescue her? Or will Marcas lose the one person who gave him hope for a future?

©2018 Peyton Banks (P)2019 The Audio Flow, LLC

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Solid Read

This is a cute story. I liked the two lead characters. They were both independent people who went after what they want.

The story immediately dives into an insta-lust relationship that confused me because there was no initation into it. There is no flirting or anything. Marcas just basically went to Sarena and stated that he liked what he saw and he wanted her. Ok. No problem. They are two consenting adults but a little foreplay into my romance makes it stronger.

Marcas doesn't do relationships because of his job but after having sex with Sarena he can't shake her. Sarena wants to respect his decision but she wants more. So she goes after that. They both agree to a relationship...which by the way was only in the bedroom. I wanted interaction outside. Dating. something. Though the sex scenes were HOT!!!

The action seeps in the latter portion of the book. Things move very quickly and I wish we got more of that portion of the story but I was still pleased.

I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narration. They were both new to me.

Overall, a nice start to the series. There were things that could have been delved into more to make the book stronger. I'm curious enough to read other books in the series.

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Fantastic!

This one was very special to me as I have family and friends that are Navy Seals and Swat. It was an example of the closeness and dedication to family, loved ones and our country. It had plenty of sex to keep things hot! Wen Ross and Trei Taylor did a great job narrating it! Wen’s accents of the characters added special meaning to the story. He is wonderful!

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Tactics

Oh my goodness! This book tickles all the auditory senses. I love the voice of Wen Ross, and I love how these narrators are able to get the listener to feel the emotion of each character. I will be honest, I thought this book was going to be all sex, and I'm thankful it wasn't. There are some very steamy love scenes, and I think they are tastefully done. I love the twist the author added to this story, because I was wondering how she was going to make it more than just boy meets girl and boy falls in love with girl.


I also enjoy that there wasn't much angst between the H and H. I love angst, but most authors tend to drag it out, and I for one believe that two adults should be able to talk  to each other and resolve their issues. Another plus is this is an interracial romance. I love interracial romances stories. For some reason, they still seem to be taboo, and at times it is hard to find those that are superb. This one was very good.

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Steamy and Action packed!

This was my first Peyton Banks's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in the Special Weapons & Tactics Series, a Military Romance, and BWWM Romance. Marcas (Mac) and Sarenas's story is short, fun, steamy, and action packed. I love the instant attraction, the sizzling chemistry, the strong characters, and the suspenseful storyline. Marcas, leader of his S.W.A.T. team, is alpha, protective and possessive. Sarena, an ER nurse, is feisty, and strong. The secondary characters are great and intriguing. I love the brotherhood among the members of the S.W.A.T. team. Wen Ross and Trei Taylor did a great job with the narration. Wen Ross is already one of my favorite narrators. This was my first listen to Trei Taylor's voice. She has a beautiful voice. Looking forward for the next book in the Series, Dirty Ballistics, Declan's story (Mac's best friend).

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Narrators were awesome

This is the third maybe fourth time reading this book. I chose to listen to it because I was curious about the narration. They were perfect!

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very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

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great job

this was very good I could get enough of listening unstanding the work narrator was great

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Steamy

STEAMY, STEAMY, STEAMY!

Dirty Tactics: Special Weapons and Tactics, by Peyton Banks is the first book in the series and I listened to it as a an audio book and it was so interesting and captivating and I just couldn't stop listening. The story is told from the perspective of both of the of the main characters, Marcas MacArthur and Sarena.

The nurse, Sarena, moves into a neighborhood with a sexy S.W.A.T. officer neighbor Marcus who she just can't keep her eyes off of. Men in uniform are her thing and she doesn't know if she will be able to resist and then Marcus makes his move.

Marcus doesn't date. It's not something you do in his line of work, but something is different about his beautiful neighbor. How far will Marcus go to protect the woman who he wasn't supposed to fall for in the first place. Only reading this engaging, intense, and steamy novel will get you the answers.

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LOVED IT!!!!!

This is not normally my kind of book, but I liked it. The author’s portrayal of Mac was so sexy though. I love a confident alpha male! I loved the way Serenas mind worked. I loved how she considered inviting herself to the barbecue in the beginning. The suspense was great and I like the feeling of trying to figure out why so much was happening to her as it kept me turning the pages. It’s a great short read that I definitely recommend.

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LISTEN TO THIS BOOK!

Listen to this book! I was hooked from the beginning! S.W.A.T. Sergeant Marcus MacArthur is as hot as it gets. You love a man in uniform? LISTEN TO THIS BOOK! He’s a badass, and he knows it too. So, of course, he draws the attention of his new neighbor Sarena, a nurse in the emergency room at the hospital. They both work funky hours, they both work adrenaline filled jobs, I’ve never seen a couple more made for each other. But there are downfalls to these careers they’ve picked, and this book shows those very clearly. Can they make it through these dilemmas? Or will they die trying? If you like well written books narrated by people who bring the characters to life, listen to this book. If you like steamy romance scenes that you’ll want to listen to again, listen to this book. If you like twists and action, listen to this book. Basically, listen to this book. It’s amazing and worth the time.

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