Manipulation 101: Code of Ethics

by Annie Mick, ALPHA MALES

When secrets are revealed, the resultant fallout is inevitable devastation.
It always is when you can’t have what you want most.

A team of Navy SEALs, a widow, and a psychopath.
What could possibly go wrong?
Ask the Belgian . . . or the ghost.
It is dead men really can talk.

Jaxson Callum
Former Navy SEAL, now construction company owner. When his construction crew is hired to remodel a home for a woman and her dog, questions abound when circumstances run amok.
Why does she feel so familiar? They’ve never met, yet she stirs something so deep inside him it feels like a memory.
How can he ache for something he’s never known?
How can life be so cruel as to take it away once he’s found it?

Can a team of undercover Navy SEALs protect the women from Shockemall, Tennessee, and conceal their identities in order to finish a mission they’ve been committed to for the last three years?
Can the women from Shockemall, Tennessee, tame this team of construction workers while keeping secrets of their own?

“Manipulation 101: Code of Ethics” is a standalone meant for adults due to language, subject matter, and a few toe-curling blasts of steam. So, if you’re under the age of 18 and reading this beneath the covers, let it be known the author is wagging her finger at you right now.

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2023

Reviews

[Nikki Lamers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved every single one of this author’s books for the friendships, camaraderie, humor, and steamy relationships that leave you wanting more, but this one was next level. Add in some craziness, a stalker, murder, promises and unbreakable bonds. I loved this book! My heart was racing for one reason or another constantly. Sasha was independent and headstrong as well as tougher than you can imagine while Jaxson was the hardworking construction worker and seal. They both struggled with loss and love and watching them through it all was a story that kept me reading at all hours of the night. Definitely recommend.

[Judy Ferrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotcha!!

Annie Mick us the Queen of gotcha! What am I talking about? In this book she gives you one character that is what I call the gotcha. The one character that one ups everyone all the time. Till they get got! You gotta love it!!
This is a romance/mystery that has stretched Annie Mick and her writing to great and wondrous heights. She always delights us with her very believable characters, this time however she threw us a curve ball by throwing in a ghost!
I noticed in her description of her book that she didn't have psychological thriller which she could have. Ms. Mick has jam packed this book with so much that I just couldn't and wouldn't put it down!
I encourage all my friends and readers to try this book. I think they are in for a most pleasant surprise.

[Virginia M Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read


Haven't enjoyed a book this much in a long
time! Plenty of action and dialogue that had me in hysterics! Loved the characters.

[Annette Aguilar · Rating 5 out of 5]

mine

Fantastic plot! Keeps you guessing and rooting for the good guys! Seals are the best men around, and there are plenty to go around! The characters are unique and courageous, they protect their women and get justice for their fallen heroes!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Manipulation 101 by Annie Mick is a good, and enjoyable second chance paranormal romance read. The story has a great story line. The characters are great, and they have great chemistry. This story is a very entertaining page turning mystery romance read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[BookNerd1965 · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author had a free promo this weekend. I read the story in a day. The first thing I have to mention is that although the author is touting it as number 1 in Paranormal Romance, this was not a paranormal romance simply because you have a ghost flicking ears once in a while (that everyone attributes to mosquitoes!? Yet no one says, "There's no swelling, or bite mark"!?) Almost every other page, the author has someone say, "Damn mosquitoes". I didn't think this was supposed to be a comedy. There were many grammatical errors and wrong timelines which could have been fixed with a proofread (or three). The fact that Jax and friends didn't realize that Sasha was their fallen brother's wife is laughable. How many times did they look at the dog, Oscar, and realize it was the same as Ben's dog he sent to his wife? Many. Her name starts with an "S" and even though Ben only ever referred to her as "Sassy", it's not that hard to put two and two together. The author does mention that Ben never talked about his wife to his SEAL brothers other than how much he loved her, but yeah, that seems far-fetched and an easy way out. (He didn't have a picture of her displayed? Nothing!?) The way Jax and Sasha went from zero to 60 when it came to falling in love was a bit ridiculous. I'm all for love, and love at first sight, but this was so unrealistic, and therefore, it was hard to cheer their relationship on. "You saw me nekkid? NEKKID!?" Again, was this supposed to be a comedy? And don't get me started on the marriage proposal that came out of nowhere without even a heart to heart. The way the POV shifted from character to character made my head spin. I had to reread certain passages because it was hard to tell who was speaking and what they were referring to. Although I commend the author for holding my attention - part of the reason my attention was secured was to see how all this silliness would end. I did enjoy the tender moments (not the sex, but the tender moments) and therefore, gave it two stars. The book needs a good edit, proofreading, and maybe a few less mosquitoes.

[BookwormBeccaAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely adored this book!!! The characters, the romance, the heartbreak, the suspense, all of it was perfect!