Couple on Hold

Enigma #16

by Shandi Boyes

It’s been five days since I’ve seen Regan. Five days of unanswered calls, five days of unread messages, and five days of letting my anger fester to the point it isn’t healthy.

She is the cause of the fury slicking my veins, the reason I can’t numb my feelings. I need her, but instead of standing beside me as I face my darkest day, she stays at his side, protecting him, sheltering him.

Choosing him.

I understand she’s mad, she caught me in a lie, but I can’t fix the mistakes I’ve made if she refuses to talk to me. I guess I should be grateful? Maybe she’s staying away because she’s trying to save me more heartache, because she doesn’t want to come clean. I’m not the only one at fault here. I did wrong, but so did she.

There’s just one difference: I chose the right side of the law. She didn’t.

Author Warning: This book has major spoilers for the Enigma Series. It is recommended that you read Isaac and Isabelle's story before you read this one. It is also book three in a series, not recommended as a standalone.

Genres: Romance

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2019

About the author

Shandi Boyes is a USA Today Bestselling Author who was an avid reader for many years before she discovered the love of writing in February 2016. Her first penned novel 'Perception of Life’ is a new adult rockstar romance that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last word.

In September 2016, her focus shifted to hot alpha men in steamy contemporary reads that sizzle off the pages. Shandi’s novel ‘Enigma of Life’ is an award-winning story on an FBI agent and the subject she was assigned to investigate. Her men are swoon-worthy, devoted, and alpha; and her heroines are strong-willed, determined, and loveable. You should start her stories first thing in the morning, or you may not sleep.

You will laugh and you will cry, but Shandi's characters will stay with you for a lifetime!

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SERIES ORDER:
Perception of Life (Noah and Emily #1)
Reality of Life (conclusion of Noah's story #2)
Fight of Life (Jacob's story - standalone #3)
Player of Life (Nick & Jenny - standalone #4)
Beats of Life (Slater's story - standalone #5)

Enigma:

Enigma of Life (Isaac #1) - ** FREE **
Unraveling an Enigma (Isaac #2)
Enigma: The Mystery Unmasked (Isaac #3)
Enigma: The Final Chapter (conclusion of Isaac's story #4)
Beneath the Secrets (Hugo #1)
Beneath the Sheets (Hugo #2)
Spy Thy Neighbor (Hunter's Story)
The Opposite Effect
I Married a Mob Boss
Second Shot

Bound:

Chains
Links
Bound
Restrained

Russian Mob Chronicles:

Nikolai: A Mafia Prince Romance
Nikolai: Taking Back What's Mine
Nikolai: What's Left of Me

You will laugh and you will cry, but my characters will stay with you forever!

I love writing and reading. They are both my passion. My genre is generally set to new adult and contemporary, with a few twists thrown in.

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Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every book I read by Shandi Boyes is wonderful, but this one is special. Be warned, you will need tissues, I spent the first 4 chapters and many others with tears in my eyes or crying. It was special because Enigma is my favourite series and this is the other side of the story and makes so much sense of what happened in those first books. It is a wonderful love story and the ending made me giggle and sigh with satisfaction. If I could give it more than 5stars I would.

[Anne Young-Cronister · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolute delicious experience! Rae and Alex’s story continued into this final book of the trilogy. I just love Ragen’s character! She’s smart, sassy and classy! As much as I love Alex, this gal can kick it up with any and all of them! I was on the edge of my seat reading nonstop. You’ll laugh and cry as always with Shandi Boyes stories. You always get a hit straight down center fieldI absolutely love the way the characters weave in and out of her stories. Enigma was my favorite series and this just made it better.

[Anne Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW WOW WOW

When everything around you seems to be a lie. Because Regan and Alex haven't spoke to each other for so long everything has been blown out of all proportion. But Alex believes that Regan has done something so bad she cant come back from. Alex just cant get his head around it. And Regan believes Alex has used her from day one to further his career. But once they finally talk little cracks start to appear. Can Alex finally try and see that the man that Regan is defending is not the man he thinks he is or the man he blames for his best friends injuries?
The twist and turns just keep coming till the very last chapter. When the truths start coming out, people who have felt guilt for so many years learn the full extent of what a desperate person will do to mislead everyone. even murder!! But can they forgive each other?? Can the truth set them free? will Alex ask Regan to choose between Isaac and himself?? If so who will she choose??
I first met this pair in the Enigma books and I was so intrigued by them. I always knew there story would be powerful but I wasn't ready for their love.
Even when there was so many blanks in their relationships you understood their love, the support for each other was amazing. They both had things from their pasts that blindsided them but each knows the other one was there to hold their hand and have the patients to give each other what they needed. The chemistry was off the charts hot. When they got together nothing was really going to stop them from being with each other.
WOW WOW WOW this is a brilliant series and I really hope we get to see how their future turns out in future books down the line. Just little snippets. It was great to read about Izzy and Isaac again even if I knew what was going to happen it was nice to read it from a different angle.
Shandi Boyes does it again!!!!!!!
A FANTASTIC READ!!!!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Yajaira Diaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ending unsatisfactory

Where I should I begin? I honestly believe this story shouldn’t be a 3 book series.. one book should have been enough had the story been condensed and well edited. I skipped most of book 2 and went into book 3 and missed nothing. Book 3 was just a repeat of Enigma book 4 but with Alex and Regan perspectives.

At some point in the story I stopped believing they could have a happy ending bc their “love story” ( or lack of ) was too caótic. It was too toxic. I honestly was not rooting for them at all at some point.

This book series was not a romantic one for me. I thought Egnima was a far more superior book series. You could feel the adrenaline and chemistry of the main characters a mile away. With Regan and Alex the vibrating chemistry unfortunately it wasn’t there.

The book lack romances and to make it worst the ending felt rushed, their relationship fixed in a matter of minutes with a conversation! Instead of the ending being focused on their relationship, it was focused on tying lose ends with side characters! That’s should’ve been done way sooner!

This couple needed alone time and lots of it but the epilogue they’re on vacation with people instead of being alone enjoying their company.

Again, very frustrated with the ending and love story bc expected the same caliber of the story as Egnima but sadly it wasn’t there.

[Jean Dewsbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Infinite Time Trilogy book 3. The action and deception continues, the lies and the secrets continue, and the twisted truths that keep the level of corruption at arms length leaves you feeling in a state of an emotional rollacoaster.

The heartache and the pain of their past actions and inactions keeps them all from getting over the guilt. Rae and Alex are on opposite sides of the battle with a ferocious force that won't allow them to back down from believing what they both believe to be the truth.

When a devastating tragedy occurs that leaves Alex shattered he becomes someone else in his quest to take down Issac. In his unwavering conviction of guilt many boundaries are tested and crossed both personally and professionally. Rae finds herself in a position that leaves her questioning everything she believed was the truth, only to discover that maybe her prideful and stubborn ways may not be the only way to survive her new devastation that is her life. With Alex seamanally moving forward with his life without her.

This was a emotional read filled with danger and fierce loyalty with sexual chemistry and captivating characters that kept you unable to put the book down. A great conclusion to a wonderful chapter in their lives so far. I highly recommend this trilogy.

[Barbara Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couple On Hold
Infinite Trilogy 3

Wow! Just wow!
This is the story that puts it all together.

Reagan and Alex were at an impasse I didn't think they'd make. Everything comes out in this book.
Reagan can't forget the man who changed everything she thought she knew would define her. Alex heartbroken over not only his situation with Reagan but a tragedy he doesn't think he'll get over.
All the twists and turns are finally answered in this book

It captivated me so much I couldn't stop reading. There were parts that left me gobsmacked as they were revealed. Like Bang!! Making me turn the pages faster to find out.

Other characters want me wanting their story!!! And that folks is the Magic of Shandi's writing!!! She ends a series just leaving you always wanting more.

I highly recommend this series!!! It will make you feel all kinds of emotions but isn't that the gift of a Fabulous Author?

A Definite Must Read!!!

[Oma Iep · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final in the Infinite Time trilogy, the story about Regan and Alex. If you have not read the previous 2 books, do not attempt this as a standalone.

I had been hanging out for this as I was totally invested in these characters, and I am happy to say I was not disappointed! The story picks up where we were left in book 2, Man in Queue.
it intertwines with the story we know from the Enigma series, so if you haven't read these yet, you will definitely want to after finishing these.

The story takes us further into the tumultuous and heartbreaking story. Be sure to have some tissues handy as you will definitely need them. The perceived truths both characters are basing their feelings on takes us for another rollercoaster ride... And then the twist! The turn of events that was inevitable but still came out of left field.
The ending is gorgeous and left me on an all-time high.

This is a 5 star series and not to be missed. I will definitely be revisiting this series!

[Linda Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex has a new piece of eye candy on his team to infiltrate Isaac...yes he has stooped to the same tactic as Theresa. However he also has a nark in his midst and finding him or her isn’t an easy task. Who’s guilty, who can be trusted and is Isaac really crooked or misunderstood? His promise to Dane is always in the forefront of his mind and his determination to make Isaac pay. You’ll be on the edge of your seat thinking you have things worked out when another spanned is thrown into the mix.

So much hurt and pain result in poor perception and communication. Rae may be a strong willed woman, but her head strong ways impede her happiness. Jealousy and Alex’s thumping of his chest create a crevice between them as wide as the Grand Canyon. Although there is no doubt in the love that tethers
Alex and Rae, they are controlled by hurt and anger. Lies and innuendos have clouded their judgement as they struggle to find a way back to each other.

[McKayla Fontenot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t think Shandi is capable of writing a book that I won’t fall madly in love with. This book is EVERYTHING! It is the perfect ending of this trilogy but the journey to get to the ending is an emotional roller coaster. The first four or so chapters of this book will completely break your heart and you may cry a time or two. There were times I was laughing, swooning, down-right furious, hysterical, and everything in between. Shandi has always managed to tackle all of a readers feelings in her books but this one is a great example of it. I don’t want to post any spoilers so I’ll just say that this book is a MUST READ and be prepared to stay up all night because you won’t be putting it down until you have completed it!!!

[Carol 27 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This final installment of the Infinite Time trilogy picks up where ‘Man in Queue’ left off. We’re treated to a roller coaster ride of theories, suspicions, and betrayals as Alex seeks evidence to finally bring his quarry down. Blinded by rage and a need for vengeance, he’s at risk of losing sight of the big picture. Things aren’t helped by the mutual hate-fest he’s currently engaged in with Regan. Given all that’s happened, can they possibly find a way to move forward – without killing each other in the process? Once again, there’s plenty of action, suspense, danger, drama, intrigue, secrets, deceptions and twists in this well written story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is a rollercoaster ride but definitely worth the trip...

Alex is determine to do is job to the letter and no compromising even if it means losing the woman his loves. Regan likes her life and doesn't see why she should change even if she does defend criminals she isn't one. Things starts to heat up and each takes their own side for the battle. But who will come out on top and is there really going to be a victor? Will they still be able to be together after everything is said and done?

This is an amazing conclusion to this series and once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Waiting for her

Alex had a hard life trying to make it in the bureau. Loved his life by the book and in walks Reagan and busts said life to hell. He lives and breathes for her. She's everything he needs all wrapped up in a fine package. But Reagan doesn't do nice and she's not going to choose or change for anyone. She has her alliance with Isaac because he had her baby k but she loves Alex. She wants him bad. But since both are pig headed the waste precious time on stupid stuff. But finally they can see eye to eye on something. Would love yo see More of them. Sandi well done. Didn't see some of those twists.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a couple and what a conclusion

Couple on Hold is a fantastic conclusion to the Regan and Alex story. It picks up where the last book ended and kept on going at the same pace. It is full of action, suspense, lies, deception, drama and a whole bunch of heat. Both Regan and Alex go through some things that make they question their beliefs and change in ways that you would not anticipate.
This is a wonderful trilogy that kept me fully engaged from the first page to the last page of each book. I recommend this series to everyone.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[Sheridan · Rating 5 out of 5]

WARNING: THIS BOOK HAS ENIGMA SPOILERS SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ ALL 4 ENIGMA BOOKS ❤️❤️❤️


Oh my! This book will have you on tenterhooks as you turn the pages ❤️

Couple On Hold will have you laughing, a little sad and out for revenge as you turn the pages ❤️
Plus we get a hot little scene involving two angry people and a vehicle 😉😉

This is the finale of revealing more secrets, the lies and betrayal are turned into truths and alliances are formed to get the information they are all desperate to seek to getting their HEA ❤️

[Maria (Ri) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is life

I'm gobsmacked at how phenomenal this series is. 16 books in and I'm still as in love with this series as I was with the first book. There are still so many stories to be told that I'm giddy with joy.

I cannot express my awe at the way that this author has created an amazing story with phenomenal characters, and chemistry galore. I love that even though certain elements of the storyline are the same it becomes a different story based on the characters experiencing it.

Highly recommend this story/series

[CS · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven't read from this author yet, you really should start. Well written, dark, gripping romance that pulls you in with emotional drama and storylines with depth. I caution you that her series are addictive and wonderful.
No spoilers here, but know that we get closure with Alex and Rae's rollercoaster relationship, and the series intertwine with each other expertly.
Lots of steamy intense scenes, but the storyline is so much more than just the sexy scenes. Truly a one click author for me.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristy Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last book in this trilogy. Shandi doesn’t disappoint in this spinoff series. Alex and Raegan’s story continues with them struggling to find even ground. Between Alex’s investigations into Issac causing havoc on their relationship. This gives more insight to Issac and Isabelle’s story as well. I couldn’t put this book down. I just wish all the characters stories will continue on. The Ravenshore characters feel like family.

[Emily Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't believe she did it again

Sandi has the ability to write books that I find virtually impossible to put down. This one is no exception. Regan and Alex are dancing around the issues that have surrounded them from day one. They fell in love...then not. But beleive me, you won't even imagine the ending. This love story mickies my own. In and out of love at the drop of a hat. Sexy...oh yeah.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. This series has been outstanding of Alex and Reagan with twists and turns and lots more to keep you on the edge of your seat. When Reagan leaves Alex. Alex goes head to head with Issac.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex and Rae are still fighting there loyalty, guilt and loved for each other while still struggling with twisted truths, secrets and the never ending battle of smoking hot sexual chemistry. This book will leave lead you on a never ending rollacoaster of emotion and heartache yet leave you excited about the ending of yet another epic series

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book 3 of this trilogy immediately after reading book 1 and 2, for me this is the best way to read any series! Lots more stubbornness mixed with the deception and action in this book. This has been a great trilogy to read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Monique Hebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I read both Man in Queue and Couple on Hold back to back, non stop. Love the story, loved this couple, their dynamic and relationship is off the chart hot and sizzling. Certain aspects to the storyline is sad, touching, tragic and other aspects is shocking, deceiving and also hot, romantic and loving.
Love these books and this whole series. Really love his sexy mouth and the hot scenes.

[Sandra R. Valdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wat a great read..

I couldn't put this series down. I'm one of those that has to continue reading the whole series until the end. I probably read out of order, since a lot of the questions I had, were answered. Lol. U won't regret the late nights, under the covers reading. I sure didn't..

[Lillian Kazmierczak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

I always thought Alex was a real tight ass. I loved him in this book. It just goes to show how the theme of this book is so true on there being two sides to each story. It was so well written and the storyline in this book and all the books before it are terrific! If you haven't started the series from the beginning do it today.

[Adrianna Carrillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness!!! I Stayed up binge reading this book. I wasn't going to be able to sleep until I found out what happened. The chemistry between Rae and Alex is amazing. Will Alex's love survive the misunderstandings? Definitely a must read. It pulled me in from the start. Shandi did it again!

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant story from Shandi Boyes.
This final part in the trilogy is a real page turner you can't put down. A bit of a tear jerker but we our find answers to so many questions.
Can't wait for more stories of our beloved characters in the Ravenshoe family.
Definately recommend reading.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great as always

This book is the third in the series and the whole series keeps you guessing. I love Alex and Regan but I also like all the support characters. There is one I still don’t know if I love or hate him. But as always she hit another home run.

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

So the story of Reagan and Alex continues. This is the last book in this trilogy and you have to read the first two to know what's going on. This trilogy was incredible.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Sanchez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointing

I am sorry shandi, was disappointing with Reagan’s books. Don’t think you needed 3 books, and I found book 3 quite repetitive. I know it follows the same story line, I just found it boring with the repetition.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow Great Book!!

I love the way this book meshed with the last book of the Enigma series. I thought the switch in perspective of the story telling from the characters that were in each book was really inventive.