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Code of Matrimony (Cipher Security) Kindle Edition
1) One is falling in love,
2) One is getting married, and
3) You’re all invited to the party.
Anna knows what she wants and she doesn’t hesitate to go after it. Adventure is her passion, and a wedding is just an excuse to gather with friends and family.
Colette loves “events,” and wants her sister to have the biggest and best. But Anna doesn’t care about how things look, and Colette cares too much, especially where Sterling Gray is concerned. Will this celebration tear the sisters apart? Or will it end in twin happily-ever-afters?
Code of Matrimony is book number 2.5 of the Cipher Security series, and can be read as a standalone, though the author doesn’t advise doing so.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSept. 6 2021
- File size1.3 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B09FNZ68QM
- Publisher : Smartypants Romance (Sept. 6 2021)
- Language : English
- File size : 1.3 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 74 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1949202828
- Best Sellers Rank: #503,198 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #26,126 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)
- #36,342 in Romantic Suspense (Books)
- #65,236 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the authors
APRIL WHITE has been a film producer, private investigator, bouncer, teacher and screenwriter. She has climbed in the Himalayas, survived a shipwreck, and lived on a gold mine in the Yukon. She and her husband share their home in Southern California with two extraordinary boys and a lifetime collection of books.
Her first novel, Marking Time is the 2016 winner of the Library Journal Indie E-Book Award for YA Literature, and all five books in the Immortal Descendants series are on the Amazon Top 100 lists in Time Travel Romance and Historical Fantasy. Code of Conduct is an RWA Vivian Award finalist for romantic suspense, a Next Generation Award finalist for romance, and RONE Award finalist for suspense. And Death's Door is a Grand Prize winner of the Next Generation Award, and a Foreword Reviews Award finalist. More information and her blog can be found at www.aprilwhitebooks.com.
Find us online at www.smartypantsromance.com
In 2017, several authors expressed interest in writing stories for a theoretical “Pennyverse” (author Penny Reid’s Universe) in some capacity (whether that be writing a canon story about new characters within the Pennyverse, writing a continuation of a current couple’s story within the Pennyverse, writing a fanfic in an alternate timeline using Pennyverse characters, etc.) We collated the data we received, marinated in it, and created this collaborative business model.
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1) To be self-sustaining.
2) To be value added to: a) the authors and professionals (support personnel) who are published by/within/work for the SRU, b) the Penny Reid Brand, and c) the romance community and world at large.
3) To set an example of best practices, inclusion, representation, professionalism, mentorship, and craft-excellence.
4) To be drama free and efficient.
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- Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2021Verified PurchaseI’ve only recently discovered April White via Penny Reid/Smarty Pants Books and am thrilled to add her to my list of authors whose new work I’ll always buy excitedly sight unseen! I was blown away by her first 2 books in the Cipher Security Series: Code of Honor and Code of Conduct and…can’t wait for book 3, Code of Ethics. Where to start? She’s just a great writer in every way that matters. Engrossing Plot ✔️ Compelling/Quirky/Strong Characters ✔️ Romance with the Requisite Sizzle ✔️ Laugh-out-Loud Moments✔️ and Amazing Use of Language with Memorable Catchphrases ✔️
Code of Matrimony is a great novella expanding mostly on the main characters from Book 2 Anna, her fiance Darius and her twin Colette. I enjoyed having the characters fleshed out further, better understanding their family of origin and following their story arc forward with a few surprises emerging…the interplay between Colette and Sterling Gray who proved to be so much more than we first glimpsed especially drew me in. In the end, Code of Matrimony challenges how we often prematurely judge and it also encourages us to embrace people fully in all their individuality.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2021Verified PurchaseBrilliant - loved it. Wonderful follow-up to Code of Honor. Sighworthy! Highly recommend for anyone who has read the Cipher Security Series.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021Verified PurchaseThis short story is a wonderful addition to the Code series!
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Read
Verified PurchaseLove this series and this story was no exception. Characters are so well developed. The beach wedding was just lovely and I loved hearing about the wedding lazo. Looking forward to the next in the series!
- Nicole McCurdy (Emerald Book Reviews)Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars A spectacular Cipher Securities novella
Verified Purchase'He tugged me back, laughing, and I collided with his chest as he fastened his mouth on mine for a kiss that tasted like bubbles felt-effervescent and sparkly, with the sweet sharpness of a tomato and the warm spice of the man who held me. Kissing Darius was like dancing in the summer rain.'
This exquisite new release from author April White is a beautifully written, utterly charming and intimate romance novella, set in the world of Cipher Securities. This stunning little short managed to extract every glorious drop of humour, love and quirkiness from its characters, tying them all wonderfully together with warmth, devotion and a good dose of compassion and laughter.
If you've read Code of Honor, then you will certainly wish to immerse yourself in this darling short story, as it follows on from that amazing book. Here we get to see Anna and Darius cement their love and devotion to one another in a very intimate way, as well as mingle with a few familiar names and faces of the Smartypants and Penny Reid world. Not forgetting Anna's twin sister, Collette, and the ever enigmatic Sterling Gray. These two were a definite highlight for me. Self-contained, sweet but no less solid and intense in their love for one another. Watching them figure it out was an absolute treat.
Code of Matrimony is crafted with layers, sparkling and shining with writer April White's startlingly clever dialogue and imagery. April's intelligence, wit and ability to fuse so many different cultures, traditions and degrees of love into a story, particularly one of this size, is nothing short of genius. Her words flow and weave, seamlessly and effortlessly, creating a magnificent tapestry of familial love, stalwart friendships and unending love.
Code of Matrimony is so uplifting and joyful you can't help but grin, laugh and be overcome with that same effervescence Anna experiences throughout. This whole novella was a triumph of happiness from beginning to end. There's no possible way you can go in and read it and not come out the other side feeling something more.
- Hermilton11Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars A Satisfying Novella
Verified PurchaseThis was that extra story I didn't know I wanted about some characters I loved. While I'm glad I got a little more of Sterling and Collette's story, I do wish theirs had had a little bit more. Otherwise, I loved how this showed so many different viewpoints without feeling too complex.
- KellyReviewed in Australia on September 13, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying & quick read
Verified PurchaseIt's not often a a short read leaves me feeling satisfied with the storyline, however Code of Matrimony did just that. I loved reading more about the main characters from Code of Honour (Cipher Security book 2), and that's the reason I did love this so much, because being already familiar with the characters I enjoyed spending more time with them.......AND some other favourite characters made appearances, which is always a bonus.
Anna is her normal, hilarious self, completely unfiltered and quirky, and just so perfectly matched for Darius. I liked Colette and Sterling as a couple much more than I was expecting to. Loved the little pieces of herself that Colette shared with Sterling as she opened up more, her love for her twin shines through in Code of Matrimony.
- Ranel CReviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Wedding Bliss!
Verified PurchaseWhat a great story April White has written, all about the wedding of Anna and Darius, previously introduced in the Code books. We also see some more sparks between twin sister Colette and the previously (maybe?) bad guy (but not really) Sterling. So if you enjoyed April's previous Code books, you'll want to grab this one too.