Loyalty

Halcyon Division, Book 3

By: E. J. Noyes

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Intelligence analyst Lexie Martin is important. Or, that’s what she’s been told by the director of Halcyon Division, the secret organization she works for. Problem is—Lexie doesn’t feel important. She feels...devastated. Struggling to equilibrate after the unexpected implosion of her personal life and reeling from her failed assignment overseas, Lexie’s barely treading water.

When Halcyon tells Lexie she’s the only person on Earth who could know the password to an important file, she realizes the new task is exactly what she needs. And after reconnecting with her girlfriend, Sophia Flores, Lexie thinks she’s finally back on track. But as she tries to unlock Halcyon’s file, Lexie realizes things aren’t what they seem, and when secrets and betrayals are finally exposed, she’s stunned to realize who the enemy really is.

Loyalty is the third book in E. J. Noyes’ best-selling Halcyon Division series.

©2024 E. J. Noyes (P)2024 Audible, Inc.

Book three….Great!

I loved the suspense throughout this book.
There’s nothing better than Abby telling E.J.’s stories.

Excellent story and narration

Exciting rollercoaster ride! This series of books hits all the right spy, not a spy spots! Intrigue, laughs and love, couldn’t ask for more.

Satisfying conclusion bringing intrigue + romance

Just when Lexie is starting to adjust to her life post last assignment and the breakup that happened because of it, she's given a new task only she can handle. She has a very personal connection to it. One that drags up more than one difficult memory. If it weren't an extreme concern to national security she'd likely give it a hard pass.

Jugging with ghosts of the past aren't so terrible when you have the right people at your side. Given the partner she grew attached to on her last assignment isn't a bad start. Nor is finding out that what was a desperate hope that the possible love of your life isn't so far in the past is definitely one. Even if that means you now have to struggle with the very thing that truly tore you apart- secrets- being a vital part of your mission.

The third in the series, "Loyalty" manages to both tie up emotional ends and provide a new step for the central romance. As someone who always appreciates a good established romance as well as second chances this was a good balance of both. Sophia and Lexie face appropriately mature problems about learning to work through things that gave you trouble in a relationship before. Yet it also was a source of comfort and support.

It also didn't hurt that there was a books-important-in-books element to tickle my fancy. Though some might be disappointed that this isn't the spiciest book the author has ever written, it felt appropriate with people easing back into a relationship. And there were plenty of er, cuddles, just off screen to develop the mystery element.

As with many mysteries the reader might be able to guess the catch. Where the fun is with this is a combination of personal growth and the steps that are taken to discover the answers. I am willing to bet the author had a 'I really hope someone's not tracking my browser history' moment for parts of it.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the conclusion to this trilogy. Even if the cover doesn't feature super!Lexie.

Great conclusion to a series

I loved the whole series and this one was the top. The story line was well written and the solution was were uncovered. As always narration was excellent

Well devolved story

I loved how everything came full circle and Lexi got closure on her feelings towards her parents. The story was not rushed and came to a natural conclusion. And as always the narration was top tier!