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A killer who taught her everything she knows…
A mission that pits her skills against his…
And a new partner that makes her body…Sizzle

When Declan MacKenzie asks Archer Ryan to do a special job for MacKenzie Security, Archer has no choice but to say yes. He owes Declan his life, and Declan more than has his hands full with his own family problems. Little does Archer know he’ll be chasing a would-be recruit all the way to hell and back. Or maybe Alaska just seems like hell.

Audrey Sharpe works for no one but herself. Not even when the most elite security company in the country wants her. She doesn’t have time to worry about MacKenzies. She’s racing against the clock to hunt down the man who taught her everything she knows and to stop him from killing more innocent people. When sexy, but tough as nails, Archer Ryan keeps getting in her way, Audrey has to decide whether he’ll be an asset or a distraction her body and mind can’t afford.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2014

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Liliana Hart

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Liliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts).

Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.

Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.

Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.

Enjoy the Adventures!

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Profile Image for Erin Lewis.
6,192 reviews220 followers
February 25, 2014
I love Liliana Hart and The MacKenzie Family series. I wait anxiously for each book to be released and as always this book did not disappoint. The main characters in this book are Archer Ryan (of MacKenzie Security) and Audrey Sharp (a highly trained covert operative for Oblivion a division of the CIA). Archer is charged with the difficult task of tracking down and bringing Audrey in as MacKenzie Security want to hire her.
Audrey has been on the run and flying under the radar since she was almost killed by her former partner and lover Jonah Salt 3 years ago and she has no intention of being found. She is out to stop Jonah, a traitor, whatever the cost. She wants revenge and doesn't care who she has to hurt or cross to ensure that she gets Jonah and makes him pay, not only for his betrayal of her, but of his country.
There is smoking hot sex, action, suspense and drama. The connection between Archer and Audrey simply put Sizzles. Both Archer and Audrey are scarred, physically and mentally, but somehow despite all this they connect. The connection Archer feels towards Audrey is almost instantaneous as he tries to gain her trust. Archer is determined to break through the barriers Audrey has put up and once he does, she doesn't stand a chance. Also running through Sizzle is the side story of injured Navy Seal, Shane MacKenzie which starts in this book and will continue in future books. I cannot wait to read the next instalment of The MacKenzie Family.

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651 reviews19 followers
February 23, 2014
Wow with each book it gets better and better..
You want action , adventure and romance in one book ..
That is what you will find in the newest release..
Once started reading I could not put it down .. This book is about Archer
wow what a hunk .. Plus you do get a sneak peek for the upcoming
book with Shane in it !!! I am not giving any spoilers away you must read
this ...
Profile Image for Donna Porter.
1,034 reviews9 followers
February 19, 2014
This was a fantastic book and I couldn't put it down. It reconnects us with some of the old characters and introduces some new ones. There is so much action going on in this book. You will love it and that's all I will say. You have to read it to see what happens
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1,939 reviews3 followers
November 9, 2014
Enjoy these books

I enjoy these books.. they are action and steamy. not a dull moment and recommend the entire series. I am torn I wish they were longer but like that they don't drag.
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2,097 reviews
November 3, 2016
I was hoping for Shane's book. It looks like we won't get it for awhile. The story had promise, but it was over too quickly. All of a sudden they were in love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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207 reviews32 followers
December 17, 2015
3 stars for Audrey and Archer. The 4th star is for Shane.
Profile Image for Donna.
420 reviews4 followers
March 29, 2019
This is book five in the MacKenzie Security Novel!

A killer who taught Audrey everything she knows…
A mission that puts her deadly skills against his…
And with a new panty-dropping partner that makes her body…Sizzle

When Declan MacKenzie asks his agent Archer Ryan to do go on a special job for MacKenzie Security, Archer has no other choice but to say yes. Archer owes Dec his life, and Dec has more than has his hands full with his his family troubles. What little does Archer know that he’ll be chasing a would-be recruit all the way to hell and hopefully back. Maybe Alaska seems like hell and beyond.

Meet the most notorious female agent Audrey Sharpe. Audrey works for no one but herself. Audrey is not even interested when the most elite security company in the country wants her to join them. Audrey doesn’t have time to worry about MacKenzie's Security. Audrey’s racing against the clock to hunt down the man and mentor who taught her everything she knows. Audrey needs to try and stop him from killing a lot more innocent people. When Audrey meets the sexy, tough as nails, Archer Ryan who keeps getting in her way, It forces Audrey to decide whether Archer will be an asset or a distraction her body and mind can’t afford. Will Audrey take the risk


Liliana Hart's books are so amazing, i love it how she writes 5* book
Profile Image for Wendy Hodges.
2,894 reviews41 followers
July 23, 2017
This isn't directly a family story it is more of one of the security agents story connected to the family. Archer is sent to find and help a woman Declan wants on the team, she has been in hiding after being betrayed and left for dead by a former partner agent in the CIA. She is on her own mission to find and get justice for almost losing her life. Fast paced and lots of suspense that has you on the edge of your seat in places, well written and Alaska is described so well I had to snuggle under a blanket as it made me feel cold except when the story itself was hot. We do get bits of Declan and Cypher in places as they help from a distance, a good story but not as good as the family ones as I love the banter and closeness they show each other.
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354 reviews20 followers
September 1, 2021
Sizzle
Archer Ryan and Audrey Sharpe
4/5 Stars

Sizzle is the ninth novel of The MacKenzie Family series / fifth of MacKenzie Security series by Liliana Hart.

Favorite Quotes
“I just had one of those moments where everything lined up exactly how it was supposed to.” -Archer

“It's never over until you give up.. I wasn't ready to give up yet. Not when I've just found you.” -Archer

“Idiot.. I was going to tell you I love you, but I think I've changed my mind.” -Audrey
151 reviews1 follower
March 23, 2018
Suspense

After finishing book four I thought book five would be about
Shane. I almost didn't read because I wanted to find out more about his injuries and recovery. Archer and Audrey's love story was far from uneventful. I felt for all Audrey had endured and Archer was just the man to help her heal. Meanwhile Liliana managed to entwine Shane into this book in an artful way without
damaging Archer and Audrey's HEA.

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1,214 reviews
June 13, 2017
Second chance Love

A madman made her go for revenge, he is searching for redemption from his past and they give each other a second chance. Full of intrigue, suspense, a few laughs and excitement. Love this series and the narrator is very good.
2,133 reviews3 followers
January 22, 2019
Sizzle...

The MacKenzie family book 14 but also part if the MacKenzie Security series. Fabulously written. My favorite characters of this saga. I absolutely love Archer and Audrey together. They kick ass and love even harder. This book was action filled, dramatic and hella sexy.
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1,675 reviews
August 10, 2021
This was an ok read, it was fast paced and kept me interested ~ I even took the time to look up "End of the World, Alaska" because I had to.

Nothing is worse then wanting to complete a series read and NOT finding the books on the author web page or at Barnes and Noble.
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1,962 reviews9 followers
October 28, 2016
Hot & exciting

This is Audrey and Archers story of suspense, revenge, killing, hot, hot sex and romance. Great story with strong characters
Profile Image for Glenda.
741 reviews2 followers
March 26, 2017
This one didn't seem to flow as well to me. It was just an OK read, but it seems to be missing something for me
Profile Image for Renee Sturgill.
176 reviews
May 20, 2017
Sizzle

Once again another fantastic story. Archer and Audrey has a connection that sizzles. I liked the banter between col and archer toward the end it made me laugh .
Profile Image for Tracy Brant.
366 reviews4 followers
November 3, 2017
Pretty good

So far this was the first of the series that made me laugh the most. And the only one where the guy wasn't an ass to the girl (or visa versa) really enjoyed this one.
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1,627 reviews
November 9, 2017
Audrey has some spunk and been through a rough life. She has cheated death and finally found love with Archer who had his own Demons ...
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400 reviews
October 19, 2018
I wouldn't minded if it was a little bit longer of a book, but overall I liked it.
915 reviews11 followers
October 20, 2019
Awesome

I just finished reading this book and it was awesome from beginning to end! I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
665 reviews1 follower
November 11, 2019
Good read

While I enjoyed this book I did not enjoy it as much as others in the series. I am not sure if I liked Audrey as a character or not..
Profile Image for Katie Rios.
407 reviews4 followers
March 19, 2017
Eh. This one was better than others. It wasn't as MUCH of the whole instalove thing than the other books in this series seem to be, but it was still pretty bad. I liked Archer, liked the girl. Interesting enough read.
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2,628 reviews39 followers
October 1, 2016
ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE BOOK I DIDN’T EXPECT THE STORY LINE TO BE SOMEROTIC WITH SOME REALLY HOT SEX. ;}
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870 reviews15 followers
March 4, 2014
So hot it could melt the snow ;)

Who doesn't need a hot mystery to warm them up this frigid winter? This it's book #10 in the McKenzie series ... though it could be read stand alone - Aubrey and Archer's story can stand on its own IMHO. As with all of Liliana's books, there is suspense, comedy, death, and love :) This one takes place mostly at the End of the World in Alaska and I could swear the cold wind and snow was slapping my face as I was reading! And now a bit about the story...

Aubrey had been shot and left for dead by her partner and lover when she found out he wasn't just CIA, but also the target they were after. She barely survived, but she did. She's a fighter, Mossad trained, then turned CIA. Once recovered enough to move, she disappears to seek revenge against Jonah, who is assumed dead.

Declan MacKenzie has decided she would make the perfect addition to his team at MacKenzie Securities. So he sends Archer off to bring her in ... even if he had to help her finish her mission first. The sparks and bullets fly when these two are near ... give them a try in this sizzling romantic mystery!!

Favorite passages:
- “So noted. I’ll make sure I’m not wearing my MacKenzie Security T-shirt when I kick their asses.”
- “Angry means you’re not dead. Maybe you should think about that.”
- “You have a mean streak,” he said, putting the Jeep in drive and following the tracks left in the road. “I don’t know why I like that about you.”
- “I was in Afghanistan for a while. Sand is overrated if there isn’t a beach there to accompany it. I’ve probably still got sand in places I don’t care to mention.” “Maybe one day you’ll find a pearl in your shorts,” Joe said, grinning a gap-toothed grin.
- they’re just scars, Audrey. Nothing more. And if you think for a second that I wouldn’t stand proudly on a beach anywhere with you in a bikini, then you haven’t learned anything about me or the kind of man I am at all these last few days.”
- “You just want to be able to get naked again and not freeze your balls off,” she said with a grin. “You can’t fool me.”
Profile Image for Donna.
420 reviews4 followers
October 21, 2016
This is book fourteen in the MacKenzie Family series!

A killer who taught Audrey everything she knows…
A mission that puts her deadly skills against his…
And with a new panty-dropping partner that makes her body…Sizzle

When Declan MacKenzie asks his agent Archer Ryan to do go on a special job for MacKenzie Security, Archer has no other choice but to say yes. Archer owes Dec his life, and Dec has more than has his hands full with his his family troubles. What little does Archer know that he’ll be chasing a would-be recruit all the way to hell and hopefully back. Maybe Alaska seems like hell and beyond.

Meet the most notorious female agent Audrey Sharpe. Audrey works for no one but herself. Audrey is not even interested when the most elite security company in the country wants her to join them. Audrey doesn’t have time to worry about MacKenzie's Security. Audrey’s racing against the clock to hunt down the man and mentor who taught her everything she knows. Audrey needs to try and stop him from killing a lot more innocent people. When Audrey meets the sexy, tough as nails, Archer Ryan who keeps getting in her way, It forces Audrey to decide whether Archer will be an asset or a distraction her body and mind can’t afford. Will Audrey take the risk


Liliana Hart's books are so amazing, i love it how she writes 5* books
Profile Image for Kimberly Walter.
1,638 reviews15 followers
March 2, 2014
When you read a book from the MacKenzie family series you get laughter, action, hot sex and romance. I absolutely love this series and each book Liliana Hart delivers to us her readers is always spectacular. You won't be disappointed.

Audrey Sharpe is on a mission of revenge against the man who taught her everything and left her for dead. Wont allow no one to get in her way not even Archer Ryan who MacKenzie security sent to help her and then recruit her. He makes her body sizzle but she can't let him be a distraction on her mission.

Archer Ryan was vacationing with his daughter when Declan called him back for his mission to recruit Audrey. At first he was cursing it and then when he met her, he enjoyed himself.

Audrey and Archer worked together to bring down killer. They fit and work perfect together. Now they have to make it out alive together to enjoy a possible future.

Sizzle was hot. I enjoyed reading it from beginning to end, as always Liliana Hart keeps you captivated. I am looking forward to next books coming out this year but I really can't wait for Scorch, Shane's book.
Profile Image for Amanda.
1,277 reviews5 followers
March 20, 2014
As always this is just to let you know before reading my review that I write my reviews as I am reading so I don’t forget anything I wanted to say. So please keep that in mind when you reading this and if it seems like I am making any guesses as to what MIGHT happen this is why.

How is it that a ex Mossad and Kidon agent didn’t see that coming but I as a reader knew it from about the 2nd page of reading as to who Proteus was?
Oh and just sayin’ reading about Audrey all I see is Ziva from NCIS.
Man I really like the main characters in this book but Dr. Shaw makes me smile when she interacts with Shane, he needs someone to not baby him and she does not.

LMAO...Audrey opens the bathroom door to Archer standing there after obviously hearing her in the shower...
"Did you have a good shower?"

WHAT?!?!?! That is a horrible way to end a book!!!! Gah I hate cliffhangers…
Other than the enormous cliffhanger ending I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and action packed. AND now I am craving (pun totally intended) to read Crave.
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475 reviews12 followers
March 2, 2016
I have to admit it's been a while since I read the previous books in this series. I remember really loving them and all the MacKenzies but was disappointed that Shane's book wasn't next so I put this one off. There were some updates on Shane but it was more like teaser chapters to set up his book and honestly it kind of took away from this one for me, especially since Shane's book still isn't up next.

I liked this one and loved Archer (even though I didn't remember who he was) and I liked Audrey but I didn't really connect with her for some reason. I felt for her and what she had been through but she was right in that she came across as rather cold to me. Even when she mentioned how she was before all that happened to her, she came across as being cold. I don't know there was just something that didn't quite click with her for me.

The story was good and really fast paced. But it didn't have the same umph that I remembered with the other books. Overall it was a good read and I liked these two together by the end.
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