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The Manny (Locked & Loaded Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Susan Ward (Author), Sara Eirew (Illustrator, Photographer), Andrea McKay (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 511 ratings

If you love cyber hackers, bodyguards, spies, and steamy MM romance, look no further. The Locked & Loaded Series is for you.

I spent most of my life in the Special Forces before a career-ending bullet in Kandahar. Now I work as personal security for the most famous rock star on the planet. I live full-throttle in every man's dream. Why would any man want to change that?

But the minute I saw him, it all changes. I never expected to fall so hard for a one-night stand, but there's no way to escape my desire for Leland.

I don't want a job guarding his child.
I don't want to be involved in her father's mysterious life.
Why am I doing both?


"I give this 5 Stars: Susan Ward Writes a Mean Story!"- Amazon Review.

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  1. Book 3 of 7
    Locked & Loaded Series
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    279 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 17, 2016
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"I was hooked from the very first page. There are so many unresolved things which I'm dying to get the answer to in the next instalment. Filled with twists, turns and plenty of MM steamy moments are what make this book a MUST READ!! 5 MANNYficent STARS!!!" ~ Isa Jones, Jo & Isa love books Blog.

"Kudosto Susan Ward on her M/M Romance debut! Wow, I love how I've come to thinkof Alan Manzone's extended circle as a family of my own! This hot and steamy -and a lot of times funny-story..." ~Andrea Smith, USA Today Bestselling Author

"I loved this story. It was deep and gritty. I'm not new to m/m, but this was different. More grown-up, more complicated. Five stars not just because it is tied in with my favorite Half Shell series but for character development and prose" ~Rachel Blaufeld, Bestselling author & USA Today Happy Ever After Blog.

"The sex scenes were out of this world hot. There was some serious chemistry between the pair."~Nerdy Dirty & Flirty Books Blog

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"This is the first M/M romance I have read and I have toadmit that it was on my kindle for a month before I finally started it.Susan Ward is one of my favorite author so I knew that the characterswould be well developed and the book would be very well crafted. I justwas not sure about the M/M part ! Well let me tell ya ,this book and the one following it in the series, are sizzling HOT !"~ Amazon Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01C9FDAQ4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 17, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 511 ratings

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Susan Ward

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Award-winning author Susan Ward is a #1 bestselling author of Rock Star romance and New Adult Fiction. Known for complex, gritty, and unpredictable emotional reads, to the delight of her readers she is always expanding her fictional universe.

Hello! Thank you for checking out my Amazon Author Page. I like exciting heroes who keep you guessing, and intelligent, complicated heroines who make them work to get them. My stories are filled with twists you won't see coming and my Happy Endings are never cookie-cutter, but always deliciously satisfying. My series include The Parker Series; The Affair Without End Series; The Sand & Fog Series; and The Locked & Loaded Series. I'm the mother of grown daughters, a grandmother, and I live with my husband and dog, Lady. My favorite things to do are writing an angsty HEA love story, drinking coffee, eating chocolate, having a good glass of wine, traveling, watching sappy movies, and chatting with my readers.

For future releases, upcoming book signings, or to contact me: www.susanwardbooks.com

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Want to know the reading order for my books: www.susanwardbooks.com/parker-series1.html

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Customers find the characters believable and enjoyable. The book is described as an easy and complete read suitable for those with limited time. Readers praise the well-written storyline and enjoy the romantic scenes. They appreciate the insight into the complex character Graham and find the interactions with the kids enjoyable. Opinions differ on the humor - some find it humorous and sizzling, while others criticize the use of profanity and gratuitous cursing.

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20 customers mention "Character development"15 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters and engaging storyline. They find the characters easy to identify with and describe as strong, cool, and demanding.

"...Ms Ward has delivered a well-written book. The characters are perfect for this story, I especially loved the interaction with the kids...." Read more

"...I found myself really liking Graham, he was such a cool guy, strong, very demanding yes, but he had a soft spot and kids was one of them, even..." Read more

"I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved the main character, Graham, for the first half of the book...." Read more

"...I love the characters and I love the romance between them ,can't wait for the next book "His Man" !..." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and a good choice for those with limited time. They say it's a complete story without cliffhangers. The book is described as an awesome new series by the author.

"...This is a fairly short read, a great choice for those with limited time for reading. Ms Ward has delivered a well-written book...." Read more

"...This story was surprisingly a delight to read, and I feel I need to point out that this was my first M/M read and I went into this book without any..." Read more

"A very enjoyable read, I must say. I think my favorite character was Graham's mother who was endearing and funny...." Read more

"...Once they meet, it's pretty well Insta-love. I don't like how Lee takes full control, but the way he does it is written well...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read with believable characters. The story is well-crafted and can be read as a standalone.

"...Ms Ward has delivered a well-written book. The characters are perfect for this story, I especially loved the interaction with the kids...." Read more

"...The story line, plot of this book was well written and put together, I wanted to keep reading because the story was very intriguing...." Read more

"...I don't like how Lee takes full control, but the way he does it is written well. I'm sure more will be revealed in their next book...." Read more

"A wonderfully written book that sucks you in and doesn't let go. Loved the characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Storyline"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the realistic and mysterious storyline. They appreciate the characters and their romance.

"...Graham and Leland's story is full of drama, humor and m/m sizzle...." Read more

"...For me it’s always more enjoyable if there is a realistic and mysterious story line that keeps me guessing and wanting to find out...." Read more

"...I love the characters and I love the romance between them ,can't wait for the next book "His Man" !..." Read more

"...Watching Graham let down his guard and alpha-ness and fall in love was really great. I cannot wait to read more of these two!" Read more

5 customers mention "Heat level"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging story and dynamic characters. They find the writing excellent and mention the sex scenes are hot.

"...me tell ya ,this book and the one following it in the series, are sizzling HOT !..." Read more

"...That Graham and Leland are involved is a given. Their dynamic is Hot. Can't wait for the next book in this riveting series." Read more

"...Their sex was hot, and admittedly it wasn't hard to work out their meeting. Once they meet, it's pretty well Insta-love...." Read more

"I honestly don't know how I feel about this book. The sex was hot, the writing was excellent, the characters were enjoyable and believable... But..." Read more

4 customers mention "Insight"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's insight into Graham Carson. They find him interesting and complex. The story is intriguing and riveting, with a dominating character.

"...When Graham meets the one, he is as well a very Dominant man and they click like a spark of lightening that neither want to ignore...." Read more

"...The internal dialog Graham runs through is insightful, sometimes humerus and thoroughly self absorbed alpha...." Read more

"...Graham was a very interesting complex man, he knew who he was and what he wanted...until Leland walked into his life...good characters and good..." Read more

"I really enjoyed the insight into the complex Graham Carson. Graham's mother was a doll and kept me laughing throughout the book...." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They appreciate the interactions with the kids, adventures in bed, and how Graham manages the kids despite saying he doesn't.

"...The characters are perfect for this story, I especially loved the interaction with the kids...." Read more

"...I enjoyed meeting his mother and enjoyed his adventures in bed. Yes, when you get to half of the book the other main character, Leland, appears...." Read more

"Awesome read it the first of this series, Loved how Graham manages the kids lol yet keeps saying he doesn't want any, wow Leland is too good at..." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the humor in the book. Some find it amusing and romantic, while others criticize the use of profanity and gratuitous cursing.

"...Graham and Leland's story is full of drama, humor and m/m sizzle...." Read more

"...BUT I was put off by the excessive use of the "F" word and other gratuitous cursing. Do you think everyone speaks this way? Do you? What a shame!..." Read more

"...him and his mother is often times frustrating to Graham but ultimately hilarious...." Read more

"...think my favorite character was Graham's mother who was endearing and funny...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Deb D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adult Content-Fantastic Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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    The Manny is my first book by Susan Ward, but won't be my last. This is a male/male romance book, so it may not be for everyone. This is a fairly short read, a great choice for those with limited time for reading. Ms Ward has delivered a well-written book. The characters are perfect for this story, I especially loved the interaction with the kids. Graham and Leland's story is full of drama, humor and m/m sizzle. I enjoyed reading The Manny and look forward to reading more from Susan Ward in the future. The Manny is book 1 of the Locked & Loaded Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
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  • Kim
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, loved it.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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    The Manny by Susan Ward, Reviewed by Kim Gray
    This story was surprisingly a delight to read, and I feel I need to point out that this was my first M/M read and I went into this book without any expectations and an open mind. I found myself really liking Graham, he was such a cool guy, strong, very demanding yes, but he had a soft spot and kids was one of them, even though he wouldn’t admit that. I think if I knew him in person we would be friends, as in he would be the best guy to be my protector, and I would enjoy trying out new recipes on him. I really connected with him. Graham is such an Alpha male that knows what he wants and is confident enough with himself to take control when he needs to and let go when he cares to. I found myself smiling and at points having a little giggle and next I was fanning my face because the scene was so hot.
    The story line, plot of this book was well written and put together, I wanted to keep reading because the story was very intriguing. For me it’s always more enjoyable if there is a realistic and mysterious story line that keeps me guessing and wanting to find out. This book did that for me.
    When Graham meets the one, he is as well a very Dominant man and they click like a spark of lightening that neither want to ignore. What happens next is when I was hooked and kept reading to the end. I would go on more about how much I enjoyed this book but it’s difficult without giving too much away. (at least for me) I was gifted this book and so I wanted to leave an honest review. I’d give this book a 4 stars. Thanks for writing this book.
    Kim Gray Loves Books
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  • Bonnie Jo Davis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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    I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved the main character, Graham, for the first half of the book. He is gorgeous, conceited but honest and direct. I enjoyed meeting his mother and enjoyed his adventures in bed. Yes, when you get to half of the book the other main character, Leland, appears. I hated him and nothing he did changed my opinion. The relationship between Leland and Graham starts out as a lie. Leland bullies Graham, lies to him, omits important facts and basically treats him like a whore. Graham apparently loses all his confidence, control and self respect when Leland is around and I don't understand why. Why these two fall in love is a mystery to me. The author made Leland so unlikable that I wished someone would kill him and put me out of my misery. I won't be reading the sequel to this book unless it features Graham leaving Leland for someone else.
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  • VJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Susan Ward is one of my favorite author so I knew that the characters would be ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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    This is the first M/M romance I have read and I have to admit that it was on my kindle for a month before I finally started it .Susan Ward is one of my favorite author so I knew that the characters would be well developed and the book would be very well crafted . I just was not sure about the M/M part ! Well let me tell ya ,this book and the one following it in the series, are sizzling HOT ! I love the characters and I love the romance between them ,can't wait for the next book "His Man" ! Trust me ,you will not be sorry for reading this book !
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  • Mainely Stories
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Manny.. I'm going to teach you how to have a guardian angel.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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    One super macho bodyguard, former Special Forces fighter, Graham Carson is at wit's end when this story begins. He is finishing a 7 year assignment and has become very attached to the children he was guarding. Too attached and he can't make or have commitments. This is his life, staying fit and strong, guarding bodies and decompressing with sex every opportunity possible. Graham is ruled by overwhelming guilt regarding the death of his sister Olivia, killed when she was 18. If he hadn't come out when he was 14, he would not have been sent away to 'become' a man and he could have protected her. That is what he does now, protect, but protecting children is too hard and despite his desire to get back out there, there are no assignments waiting. He will not guard children. Graham flounders around a bit, trying to figure out what comes next...to avoid a spoiler, his next opportunity is rather unexpected and the interview rather dramatic.

    The references to another story, within this story, "Black Balled" by Smith & LeNoir was enjoyed and in fact, led me on to another literary opportunity. Although this story continues in a subsequent book, it didn't end in a cliffhanger and I didn't feel cheated.. There were certainly unanswered questions, and I was engaged to continue the story. This is my first read by Susan Ward and now, on to my second. Cover by Sara Eirew, wonderful!
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  • Linda C Benson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first in a new series.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
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    This is an excellent beginning to a new series. The internal dialog Graham runs through is insightful, sometimes humerus and thoroughly self absorbed alpha. I really enjoy "listening" to him.
    The dynamic between him and his mother is often times frustrating to Graham but ultimately hilarious. Undoubtedly there will be more interaction between mother and son in future books.
    Leland is more often frustrating in his lack of any useful information given to Graham so he knows what he should prepare for in their move to Mexico. He has been hired as a bodyguard for Leland's young daughter Ella. But what other dangers he might face are still a mystery.
    That Graham and Leland are involved is a given. Their dynamic is Hot. Can't wait for the next book in this riveting series.
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  • Jo&Isalovebooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think I can WAIT!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2016
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    Oh the mother of all cliffhangers!!!

    This book was gripping from the get go. It was highly entertaining and wonderfully written.

    Graham has lived his life without any attachments and so far that has worked well. His job makes it hard to totally commit to one person which has never bothered him before. He suddenly finds himself single and unemployed and this puts things into perspective making Graham restless and with a sense of loneliness and foreboding he hasn't felt before.

    A chance encounter with a gorgeous man brings Graham out of his funk and into the arms of Leland; the complete opposite of Graham, "Lee" has had the love of a husband and a daughter, but has also experience loss and betrayal.

    Things suddenly aren't so serendipitous and both men will have a common goal. Leland seems to be able to express his feelings better than Graham who struggles with Trust and control and has to decide if going for what he craves is truly the path to happiness.

    I was hooked from the very first page. There are so many unresolved things which I'm dying to get the answer to in the next instalment. Filled with twists, turns and plenty of MM steamy moments are what make this book a MUST READ!!

    5 MANNYficent STARS!!! Isalovesbooks
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2016
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    This is a bit of a different m/m romance, that is continued, but a very pleasant read
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  • Freckles
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but drawn out
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2020
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    The first half of this book focuses on ex military turned bodyguard Graham. We meet Leland halfway through the boom and then it heats up between then. I felt like less time could have been spent on Graham’s prior job and time with his mum so we could have had more time at the end with Leland Graham and Ella. Otherwise the book was good, lots of laughs and loads of heat in the room!
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  • europop88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start to the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2018
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    Graham Carson is an arrogant, difficult man who is initially hard to like. He sleeps with several great guys but never gives them the chance to get any closer. Initially a hard character to like, the story expands and gives you more of an understanding into the man behind the gruff exterior. When he meets Leland, a man who wont take no for an answer, there is finally hope at some happiness if he will just put his suspicions aside. Leland is hiding something, but is it as bad as Graham is thinking??

    I wanted to shake Graham several times through this book as he continues to push people away and lets his crazy suspicions get in the way. If he just let Leland, and his mother, in, surely he would be a lot happier. An excellent start to the series!!
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  • Chris Millward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2018
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    Excellent.
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