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Providence #1

Saber's Vida

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Former Delta turned FBI Tactical Commander Rafael Saber doesn’t know how to be anything but the cliché military player with women just waiting for him to show up. New is never easy, but Michelle is, for about 3 days.
When Saber is put in his place by one woman, another finds his charm and panty-dropping smile worth the risk. Assistant DA, Cassidy knows she’s worth more than a Delta Groupie title and makes Saber work for it.
Jump into the world of adventure and laugh out loud situations that keep Rafael and Cassidy’s life interesting. The FBI's Enhanced Resident Office Providence is waiting for you.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2017

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L. Ann Marie

127 books464 followers
L. Ann started with the Baxters and followed that with multiple series and genres. While her books feature paranormal, FBI, ex-military and Badass Bikers, L. Ann is writing about the strong women that these men need in their life to help right the world's wrongs and keep their small part of the world safe. The women are extraordinary, strong and determined to make a difference.
The men fight for right in every book. Yes, they kill people. Yes, the MC shoots at the bad guys’ feet to cause them pain. Yes, some throw tampons at each other regularly.
That being said, they do these things while stopping human trafficking and experimentation, bringing their world into legitimate businesses, fighting gangs to keep drugs away from their town and kids, keep women sheltered safely while trying to stop domestic abuse. These are men that don’t leave a pack, Team member or Brother behind. They don’t treat women as possessions and they don’t cheat. Respect takes on an honorable meaning. Women and kids are cherished. Everyone is looked out for and everyone is equal.
L. Ann has made amazing worlds, tackled the taboo subjects and made it easy to imagine living in a world where your protection comes from the vampires, shifters, freaky kids, albinos and orientals, military turned FBI and some Badass Bikers.
With readers writing about rereading the series over and over, she feels like she’s told her characters’ stories in a way that would make them proud.
Every book will make you laugh, every book will make you angry for the wrong that happens in the world. Every book will make you cry for the pain that a character feels. Every book gives you hope that we may just get it right yet



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Profile Image for Allena.
1,451 reviews
November 4, 2017
A funny steamy intro into a new world where the H/h have chemistry, the secondary characters are memorable and the action has you flipping pages as fast as you can. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

A five star read that I had a lot of reservations about. I’ve followed this author through 27 books and 4 series with countless recurring characters and didn’t see how leaving that world behind could work. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Former Delta turned FBI Tactical Commander Rafael Saber meets Assistant DA, Cassidy and the rest is history. He leaves behind his womanizing ways and goes after Cassidy with the determination that made him a success in the Deltas. While he works to build his new unit into the best in the region he also works to be the man Cassidy deserves.

Cassidy is a brilliant DA and loves her job. Her boss dumps a high profile case in her lap that puts her life in danger and brings out the fighter in her. While navigating her new relationship and fighting to stay alive her mother is driving her crazy with one embarrassing antic after another.


66 reviews
November 11, 2017
Great start to new series

I am a fan of all your different series. I have to say this new one is great. I can not wait for the next group hook up. Also curious to see if the mc crosses over to the new series. The three stooges meeting the golden girls could be funny as hell. Great book
2,516 reviews16 followers
November 5, 2017
Fabulous book from a most awesome author.
This book had it all, humour, drama and intrigue. I went through the gamut of emotions reading this book. One minute I was gasping and on the edge of my seat, the next I was in tears of laughter.
This book is about the FBI task force and the guys who run this unit and their Commander. Rafael is in charge and Cassidy is an ADA. Once they meet it’s almost love at first sight. The story is fast and intriguing and keeps your attention from the beginning until the end.
Highly recommend this book.
95 reviews
November 6, 2017
She Did It Again

So different from the other series but I loved it. I am so excited to see where this series goes. Even though it is so different from The Baxters and The MC series you still get hot alphas and strong heroines. I can't wait to read Miguel☺ One click this book!!!!
34 reviews
November 6, 2017
Amazing New Series

Don't miss the start of an amazing new series with Rafael, Cassidy, more hot guys and strong funny women. And you definitely don't want to miss the Golden Girls lol.
68 reviews
November 12, 2017
Thank you L. Ann Marie for another great story with this new series.
These characters in the book are former military and FBI, along with Cassidy Warner, Assistant DA and bar owner. And of course Cassidy has her followers, her mom, Myrna, Stella, Donna and Parker.Commander Rafael Saber is in charge of this elite Providence FBI Ops Field Office.
Be ready for some great adventures, maybe a few tears, and laughs with this group of men and women. Myrna and Stella will keep you in stitches.Then along comes Mrs. Saber, Rafael's mom, who joins in the Myrna and Stella.
Get you book today and start reading.
Profile Image for Karen Hoolahan.
113 reviews1 follower
November 11, 2017
Fantastic!

I absolutely loved this book. As always the storyline just pulls you in, so well written and the characters come alive. Thoroughly enjoyed the Golden Girls! Anxiously waiting for the next book.
Profile Image for Annie.
1,883 reviews13 followers
September 16, 2019
Loved, Loved, Loved It!

An awesome start to a new series set in the Baxter MC world.
Raphael Saber is career military, special forces Delta. A player with a women in every place he is currently staying.

The new FBI director has taking a page out the the Baxter MC book and has set up a new branch of the FBI to offer support to any agency that asks for help in their jurisdiction. He has tapped Raphael to head it up.

Cassidy is a hard working DA, and bar owner. After Raphael is called out on his player ways, he wanders into Cassidy 's bar. They hit it off and Cassidy has Raphael rethinking his player ways. Cassidy thinks she has found a man her late father would have been proud to call son.

A case assigned to Cassidy at the last minute puts her life in danger. Raphael and his team jump in to protect her. His team help her get a conviction. She is still in danger when it is learned a serial killer she convicted is out and is hunting her.

Loved Raphael and Cassidy's story. Loved that the series is part of the Baxter MC world. The brief cameos were nice. Loved Raphael 's team. It is huge, and thankfully a who's who was provided at the start of the book. Can't wait to their stories. The Golden Girls were over the top crazy. They need an introduction to the MC, they need some badass bikers to rope them in. Can't wait to see what they get up to next.

A fun fast and steamy story. While it is tied to Baxter MC, Princes, DC, and Protectors books it can be easily read as a stand alone.
Profile Image for Michele bookloverforever.
8,336 reviews39 followers
February 26, 2021
Wagner's Vida:Book #1, Providence

This author is dependable. She writes action packed plots filled with well drawn character full of life and honor. This is an excellent start to a brand new series with brand new and fascinating people. Can't wait for the sequel. Last read 2017. Re-read 2020. Still good.
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5,454 reviews44 followers
April 2, 2018
Saber

Saber is the Commander of mix military and fbi task force solving crime. Cassidy is a da who needs protection and he's her man Great new series
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2,116 reviews24 followers
November 16, 2017
4.5 Stars

I've read nearly every title that L. Ann Marie has written, some more than once, so I was quite eager to read the first title in The Providence Series Saber's Vida.

L. Ann Marie crafts a world with endearing, colorful, dynamic and captivating characters, Rafael Saber and Cassidy Warner being no exception. Within the story line is a whole cast of characters that captivated my attention, some being incredibly memorable in the case of the Golden Girls, with satirical banter that had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion.

Saber's Vida is a fast paced, romantic suspense, full of action, danger, intrigue and twists and turns that kept me completely captivated and enthralled.

Rafael Saber has a reputation as a womanizer, but when it comes to his work ethic the former special forces Delta commander is incredibly loyal and honorable. This sexy alpha is used to his commands being followed.

Cassidy Werner is an Assistant District Attorney. She is intelligent, strong, kind and has a strong work ethic and believes in justice and the process of the legal system.

The chemistry between Cassidy and Rafael is intense and undeniable. With love scenes that are full of heat, steam, passion, sensuality and passion. I thoroughly enjoyed the banter that is witty, fun, playful, clever and flirtatious.

I found this title to be quite different to the previous books that L. Ann Marie has written, and in some ways I actually found it easier to read and follow than her MC and Protectors series. The prose is more fluent, and has more contractions and expression that I've found to be lacking in her effect of portraying heroes with traits of an individual with autism.

I will be eagerly anticipating further titles in this series.
Profile Image for Kat Wes.
415 reviews5 followers
November 5, 2017
Amazing start!

What a great start to this new series. L Ann Marie has established herself as an author who writes about those striving to make the world a better place. She made a place for herself with her larger than life alpha badass men and has started this series off the same way. Rafael Saber is badass man through and through. His military background set him up to lead this elite branch of the government. This new start leads him to a new romance that he wasn't expecting or looking for but embraces as whole-heartedly, just as he does with his new career. Both require him to make some adjustments in his perception. Cassidy is no slouch either. She is an ADA and has the threats to her life to go along with it. It will take the whole team to hand together and keep her safe. Throw in some crazy older ladies and we have a successful and intriguing introduction.
This new series gives you the action-adventure mixed with romance and some comedy just when you need it most that readers have come to expect from L Ann Marie.
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2,121 reviews80 followers
May 20, 2019
Didn't hold my interest

This had a very slow start for anything at all to happen. There was talk about "ops" happening for Saber's team, but none in detail and they were always very short, usually last under 30 minutes. It talks about a budding relationship between Cassidy who works at the DA's office and Commander Saber, but it's most just get to know talk and then of course, alittle later it becomes the mushy talk. When something potentially exciting hapoens with Cassidy's bar, it's glossed over and turned into a big deal about her asthma. This book had the potential to be so much better.
242 reviews4 followers
November 6, 2017
A fantastic read

This book grabs you from the beginning and jeoos you interested throughout. There is love, intrigue and funny moments. The characters are real and relatable. I feel for Saber and Cassidy early in the book. Which is a great sign of a great story. It drags you in, hooking you, so that you stay for the ending. Definitely a book so good I would read it again.
728 reviews71 followers
December 3, 2017
3.5 Stars. A good start to a new series and it was better edited than the MC and Baxter series. Still had issues, but nothing that pulled me out of the story.

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4 reviews1 follower
November 8, 2017
What can I say it's L Ann Marie so you know it's good.
Honestly I feel so connected to her Baxter, and both MC series thought I would have a hard time going in.
She did it again 10 star read absolutely loved it!!! It is a must read and 're read!!
Profile Image for Annie.
1,883 reviews13 followers
July 7, 2018
An awesome start to a new series set in the Baxter MC world.
Raphael Saber is career military, special forces Delta. A player with a women in every place he is currently staying.

The new FBI director has taking a page out the the Baxter MC book and has set up a new branch of the FBI to offer support to any agency that asks for help in their jurisdiction. He has tapped Raphael to head it up.

Cassidy is a hard working DA, and bar owner. After Raphael is called out on his player ways, he wanders into Cassidy 's bar. They hit it off and Cassidy has Raphael rethinking his player ways. Cassidy thinks she has found a man her late father would have been proud to call son.

A case assigned to Cassidy at the last minute puts her life in danger. Raphael and his team jump in to protect her. His team help her get a conviction. She is still in danger when it is learned a serial killer she convicted is out and is hunting her.

Loved Raphael and Cassidy's story. Loved that the series is part of the Baxter MC world. The brief cameos were nice. Loved Raphael 's team. It is huge, and thankfully a who's who was provided at the start of the book. Can't wait to their stories. The Golden Girls were over the top crazy. They need an introduction to the MC, they need some badass bikers to rope them in. Can't wait to see what they get up to next.

A fun fast and steamy story. While it is tied to Baxter MC, Princes, DC, and Protectors books it can be easily read as a stand alone.
2,516 reviews16 followers
July 6, 2018
What a great start to a new series. We meet Commander Raphael Saber and his team. The newly appointed Commander is relocated s new unit and has helped handpick his teams. We get to mee the guys and ladies if his unit or as he refers to them ‘his men ’ or ‘women men’! Cassidy is an ADA and literally walks into his life when he has an epiphany about his life. The story evolves and we watch as the unit watch as they fall in love and the chaos ensues. Great book. Highly recommend this book
94 reviews1 follower
March 23, 2018
A good new series

This new series is good. The characters are funny, sweet, alpha, confident and so easy to like. Some to me are a bit much but still good. Some of the scenes are drawn out but it doesn't take away from the read. It still has everything you expect from L Ann Marie.
448 reviews2 followers
March 24, 2018
An absolute must read

I've read every book this author has written. I was so down when I finished the last book. She nails everything, her writing is just plain awesome. I'm thrilled to find a new series. Keep them coming, please!!!!!!!
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22 reviews
March 29, 2018
Amazing! Five stars

L. Ann Marie knocks it out of the park yet again! I can't wait to read more in the series! Saber is likeable and I fell in love with him and his team! For fans of her other series I ask you to check this one out.
1,044 reviews2 followers
April 28, 2018
Review

As all of l. Ann Marie books dim the lines of reality this new series is no exception, the writing is wonderful the characters are full fun and likable. I can't wait for#2.
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976 reviews3 followers
June 13, 2019
EROP - Enhanced Residence Office Providence
1. Provides operational assistance to the New England territory.
2. Missions are based on the needs of the other field offices.
3. Basically the "muscle" for those agencies and the federal government.
4. They cover not only domestic missions but also overseas missions.
5. Will assist in intelligence gathering, investigating and counter intellgence.
6. Also Enhanced SWAT and Hostage Rescue Teams.

Rafael Saber
1. Jet black hair and light brown eyes, perfect teeth, dimple in his right cheek, tight and toned body,
2. Had been in Special Forces, more recently it had been DELTA Force then FBI Tactical Commander.
3. Now is Enhanced Special Agent in Charge of the EROP office.
4. Still very military minded and wants to be called Commander Saber.

SAC Fernandez
1. Got thrown out of the EROP by Saber.

Susan Sprague
1. One of the two officers who "escorted" SAC Fernandez out of EROP.
2. Worked in Marine Intelligence
3. Now an Enhanced Special Agent in Language Analysis for EROP.

Willow Springer
1. Was with the old Providence office of the FBI.
2. Now an Enhanced Special Agent (ESA) who is the "numbers woman" for EROP.

Dallas Perez
1. Was a prosecutor
2. Had also been an assistant SAC for FBI New York Field Office
3. Personnel agent for EROP.
4. On-site Commander of the Investigator team.

Marks
1. Looks like a young Lou Ferrigno,
2. Was lead Detective for Boston PD.
3. Investigator for EROP


Ralph Waite
1.Former DELTA force.
2. Intel Analyst for Aramis team.

Harper Lecompte
1. Platinum blonde, green eyes,
2. Former Military/Forensics/ME from FBI DC.
3. Cassidy's sister.

Benevides
1. Former SEAL
2. Intel analyst.

Ford
1. A couple years younger that Saber,
2. Former SEAL
3. On-Site Commander of Aramis Ops.
4. Saber considers him his equal.

Wheeler
1. Former Green Beret.
2. On-Site Commander of Porthos Ops team.
3. Follows orders exactly as given.

Deputy Director Brice
1. FBI Deputy Director
2. Oversees all FBI Offices in the New England Territory.

Michelle
1. Works in a restaurant where Saber is his 1st night back.
2. She and Saber have spent 3 nights together after he has been gone for 2 years.
3. Had been with Saber the two weeks he had been in Providence before.


Cassidy Warner
1. 34 years old, bright blue eyes, pitch back hair,
2. Sister of Harper Lecompte.
3. Assistant DA
4. Bar owner



Myrna Lecompte
1 Cassidy and Harper's mom
2. Golden Girl

Stella
1. Parker's mom
2. Myrna' bff
3. Golden Girl

Mrs Saber
1. Rafael's mom.
2. New friend of the Golden Girls.

Donna
1. Cassidy's bff
2. Corporate Lawyer

Evan
1. Providence DA

Parker
1. Stella's son
2. Office clerk in DA's office.

Director
1. Director of the FBI.

Summer Waters
1. Sniper from FBI West Coast.
2. Was a Hostage Negotiator.
3. Sub for Ops in case of emergency.
4. Trainer for EROP

Canon
1. Former Army
2. Works in Food Service for EROP.
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1,196 reviews35 followers
February 3, 2019
Awesome start!!!

I absolutely loved the start to this series!! Loved the quick Knight cameo but loved the overall story and flow. The golden girls cracked me the heck up and Cassidy was badass! She just kept taking her licks and kept on ticking without the fuss. Rafael is adorbs and the whole panty dropping affair was just down right hilarious!! Great writing, great story, great characters and overall great book! Can’t wait to read more!!!
101 reviews
November 18, 2018
A new team

L Ann Marie has created a new group of strong men and women who fight for right and each other. A little confusing at first when working out who is who, but each character makes themselves known quite soon. I love that race and gender are only considered in relation to victims and their needs. Npw I'm off to read book 2.
Profile Image for Michele Gay.
144 reviews4 followers
January 19, 2019
WOW, LOVED IT

I absolutely love this book! L. Ann Marie has expanded from The Baxter's Series, The MC Series, Princess of Prophecy Series and the Protector Series into a new series that will visit some of our friends from the other series.
45 reviews
February 1, 2020
A amazing read

I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this series I’m so in love with the MC series but was super happy that they mentioned them and the characters here are just as lovable I look forward to reading the rest and seeing how the Characters come to life for me
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967 reviews
February 8, 2025
An awesome start to a new series!!
This is a fast paced, romantic suspense, full of action, intrigue and twists and turns and there is the GOLDEN GIRLS that kept me completely captivated and laughing.
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51 reviews
January 10, 2019
Great start to a new series! Loved Rafael and Caddis story. There's action, adventure, and it's also funny. Can't wait to see what happens next.
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415 reviews5 followers
July 28, 2018
This is an awesome start to this new series! I can’t wait to see what comes next!
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