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Thaddeus (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Gold Team Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Riley Edwards (Author), Operation Alpha (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,670 ratings
There had been a time, I’d been happy—blissfully happy—then a single act of brutality tore Thaddeus Bench from my life. But not from my heart. I never thought I’d see him again. But I did. In a cantina in Mexico. And when he looked over at me with so much hatred in his stare, it pulverized what was left of my heart.

Emerson Pierce was my own personal hell. The agony of her betrayal still as sharp as it was the day I’d come home and found her gone. I’d spent years doing whatever I could not to think about her. To stop myself from wondering where she was and why she’d left me.

Now my team needs answers from her to stop a criminal mastermind and I can’t trust a damn thing that comes out of her pretty mouth. Emerson’s no longer the sweet girl I fell for, she’s the girlfriend of a notorious drug runner and dog fighter. Or at least that’s what I thought until her lies unravel and the truth explodes.

Nothing about Emerson was what it seemed. Nothing about our latest mission was easy. But one thing is for sure...I will save Emerson Pierce, even from herself.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T92QCF8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riley Edwards
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
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  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Gold Team
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Customers find the book action-packed and well-written, packed with emotions and featuring strong independent women as characters. The story maintains suspense throughout, with one customer noting how it shows love that can withstand the worst. They appreciate the depth of the narrative, with one review describing it as a great addition to the series.

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49 customers mention "Suspense"45 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot of the book, describing it as action-packed with plenty of excitement.

"...This story is actually amazing with all the surprises. I don't want to give too much away but well worth reading...." Read more

"I had mixed feelings about this book. It was an incredible story. It had a lot of action and suspense and I loved the way everything played out...." Read more

"...So much action, disgust, all three teams. red, Gold , blue wives are threatened by the menace...." Read more

"...Tons of action and solid twists as Riley is used to delivering, but this time, on a second chance romance...." Read more

45 customers mention "Readability"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and part of a great series.

"...I don't want to give too much away but well worth reading. Will keep you up at night for sure. Thank you Riley Edwards for another great story." Read more

"...All done so very well." Read more

"...It will tie you in knots, have you holding your breath, gritting your teeth, sniffling, laughing, and cheering on the team from the start...." Read more

"...This book absolutely blew me away and also made me cry for the dogs who were being treated horrible for the dog fighting rings...." Read more

17 customers mention "Emotion level"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, noting its low angst level and heartwrenching moments, with one customer mentioning how they could feel the emotions of each character.

"Really loved the H and h. So much depth and agony in their story. A lot to cram into one book...." Read more

"...knots, have you holding your breath, gritting your teeth, sniffling, laughing, and cheering on the team from the start...." Read more

"...This book absolutely blew me away and also made me cry for the dogs who were being treated horrible for the dog fighting rings...." Read more

"Thaddeus is a second chance romance set at a fast pace with suspense, angst, mystery, humor and love...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the strong independent women, with one customer noting the presence of a kickass heroine.

"...I loved Emmy. I thought she was one of the strongest female main characters of this series...." Read more

"...Love seeing these strong independent women bring this alphas to their knees." Read more

"This book is yet a another GOLD mine from Riley. Full of Alpha men, angst, bad ass women, excitement, intrigue and as always a happy..." Read more

"...This book has it all, action, romance, alpha hero and a kickass heroine. I could not stop reading it...." Read more

7 customers mention "Strength"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the book, with one review highlighting its solid twists and another noting how it portrays a love that can withstand the worst.

"...Tons of action and solid twists as Riley is used to delivering, but this time, on a second chance romance...." Read more

"...The brotherhood of the Gold team is extremely strong. This is an intense story and a great addition to the series." Read more

"...action never stops and the second chance love story is beautiful and hard won!..." Read more

"...It shows a love that can withstand the worst. I could not put it down. Well done." Read more

3 customers mention "Depth"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one mentioning it's a great addition to the series.

"Really loved the H and h. So much depth and agony in their story. A lot to cram into one book...." Read more

"...This is an intense story and a great addition to the series." Read more

"...This book has it all, action, romance, alpha hero and a kickass heroine. I could not stop reading it...." Read more

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  • Anna-Marie Buchner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing action packed story.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
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    Thaddeus and Emerson's story was a long time in the making. From bliss and being the one to devasting heart break. Emerson's life took a drastic turn when her sister Autumn was abducted and sold into as a sex slave. Even though Autumn was recovered nothing would ever be the same. Ten (10) years Emerson was on a mission to track down and dispose of her sisters abductors. Guilt ridden for letting her sister leave again she was bound and determined to find her and bring her back home. The Gold team had an op to take down Tatiana's handler who they found out was not the man they thought he was but a big player in trafficking and drugs and dog fighting. When they had the chance to take down one of the other players a wrench was thrown in the mix. Yep Emerson. She was on the arm of the one they took down. And yes all hell broke loose. Trying to sort out what just happened and grabbing Emerson in the mix their main target was not captured. This story is actually amazing with all the surprises. I don't want to give too much away but well worth reading. Will keep you up at night for sure. Thank you Riley Edwards for another great story.
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  • Sharbart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thad and Emmy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    Really loved the H and h. So much depth and agony in their story. A lot to cram into one book.
    Lost love and perceived betrayal, human trafficking, dog fighting.
    All done so very well.
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  • Jennifer J.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thad and Emmy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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    I had mixed feelings about this book. It was an incredible story. It had a lot of action and suspense and I loved the way everything played out. It was a book I couldn’t put down.

    I loved Emmy. I thought she was one of the strongest female main characters of this series. As much as I loved Thad by the end, I thought he held onto his anger and resentment for longer than necessary. I understood his pain, but once he found out why Emmy left, he couldn’t let it go. I’m glad Max and Declan finally helped him see the error in his thinking, but it was the one thing that kept this book from being a five start read.

    After ten years, Thad and Emmy run into each other. And Thad struggles to trust Emmy again. But their feelings for each other were evident from the beginning. I liked the second half of this book better than the first. Thad really changed in the second half of the book. Once he set aside his pride, he set about proving to Emmy she could have the life she’d given up. I’m glad Thad and Emmy got their happily ever after, especially after everything they’d been through while they were separated.
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  • Denise H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - could not put down!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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    Man, oh man this book! Explosive, riveting, absorbing, emotional...just a few words to describe this amazing read. It will tie you in knots, have you holding your breath, gritting your teeth, sniffling, laughing, and cheering on the team from the start. I was so engrossed in this story from the beginning I could not put it down until I finished.

    After getting over the tremendous shock of seeing each other again after so many years, Thaddeus and Emmerson have some hard truths to face concerning their past and present. It does not help that neither wants to be in the same room nor do they want to have to work together or deal with the emotional upheaval their unresolved issues are revealing. But for the sake of the op and their safety they have to come to terms with each other and work together in order to survive the dangers they face.

    Thad’s heart was shattered when Emmerson left and seeing her again brings everything crashing back as well as the million questions swimming around in his head as to the circumstances that brought her back in his life and where she has been for the past ten years. The betrayal and pain run deep for him and his internal battle rages strong as he struggles to come to terms with the truth when it is revealed. She broke him once but he hardened his heart and became a different man; however, this time if he takes the risk, he could end up destroyed for good.

    Emmerson had everything she could have dreamed of and then lost it all in the blink of an eye…by her own hand. She will never forgive herself for the devastation she caused Thad, but she will also never forget…it is a living memory etched on her soul. She clings to them in the dark when she struggles for the strength to continue on the path she chose. She has changed over the years, having to become someone she no longer recognizes in order to fulfill a promise she made. Even when Thad walks back into her life she is determined to keep up the charade. When her past catches up and collides with Thad and his team’s current op the truth must be shared. This time she cannot run, she has to face Thad and their past head-on. Will this time be different or will it break them both beyond repair.

    This book is terrific and has everything you could ask for in a romantic suspense read. It is full of non-stop action, twists and turns, protective alpha men, strong women, and combustible chemistry. There is also plenty of drama, suspense, witty banter, sass, and gut-wrenching emotions. A must read!
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  • KAREN STEEVES
    5.0 out of 5 stars best yet
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022
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    Plots thicken, evil rises, human trafficking is the worst and the scum that does it are worse than the devil and should be castrated. Emerson and Thad were great together, in love, and ready to spend the rest of there lives together. Fate intervenes and Emerson ‘s sister is kidnapped. Emerson leaves without telling Thad to protect him and his seal career ( she thinks she is doing the right thing) and to find her sister. Thad is devastated, 10 years later Thad and Emerson meet while he is on an op. Words are said, hearts are broken but they have kept their love for each other alive for over 10 years, but neither one knows. So much action, disgust, all three teams. red, Gold , blue wives are threatened by the menace. Read on to see where this goes, too much to write in a review. Hard to put the stories down, keep drawing us in Riley
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  • neha t.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just Love Love Love it♥️♥️
    Reviewed in India on September 30, 2024
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    I keep rereading these books. Gold team is one of the best of these series though Blue team books has my heart as well. I am so happy that I have found Riley and her brand of heroes and heroins.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Connected
    Reviewed in Germany on June 21, 2021
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    I love how this series is interconnected, characters from completely different authors pop up and it’s fun following all their stories. Thad was hard, and very ugly at the start of this book and since I’m not big on bully behavior I didn’t enjoy it, BUT when he finally gets his head right he’s the sweetest, most loving Guy. Emmy broke my heart in places, she made some really hard choices.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thaddeus
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2019
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    A fascinating novel that I could not put down. Amazing characters that form the Gold Team and the story lines are enhanced with the appearances of the wonderful men and women from the novels by Susan Stoker. Looking forward to reading more stories about the Gold Team!
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Rollercoaster
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2019
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    It's an emotional rollercoaster laughed, smiled and cried and then just when you think you're all cried out it starts again! I highly recommend reading this book I just fell in love with the characters and can't wait for the next one.
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  • Ladycc
    5.0 out of 5 stars exciting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2025
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    This is the fifth book by this author in this series I’ve read , all the stories gold, silver, blue teams have hard as nails guys but with a soft streak , exciting adventures that also show the atrocities in the world , underlying these stories of course is romance and sex but not in a mushy boy meets girl way , great stories and I will continue to enjoy the rest
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