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Monday, December 1, 2025

Review for Phoenix by Sybil Bartel



Title: Phoenix
Series: Paragon Operations #1
Author: Sybil Bartel
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Kidnap, Navy Royalty/SEAL
Enemies to Lovers, Age Gap, Billionaire
Release Date: November 17, 2025

BLURB

Operative.

Agent.

Tertia Optio.

I was whoever I needed to be, as long as I stayed invisible. That was my one overriding mission. Anonymity. It kept me breathing.

Your breath, I didn’t care about.

If you crossed my path, you’d be as dead as my old life. An existence so far gone, I no longer remembered it.

Until she stepped into the darkness behind me.


PHOENIX is the first standalone book in the thrilling Paragon Operations series by USA Today bestselling author, Sybil Bartel! If you’re ready to step into a whole new world of romantic suspense, come meet Phoenix and the darkly dominant Tier One Operatives at Paragon Operations who will make your e-reader combust!


Phoenix, the second book in Sybil Bartel's Paragon Operations series, is a captivating read that continues the story of Phoenix, previously known as Bravo in the Alpha Elite Series. It is recommended to read Paragon first to fully understand Phoenix's character.

The book is filled with twists, turns, and surprises that will keep you engaged from start to finish. The story follows Phoenix, his team, and Isla, a strong character who has faced many challenges in her life.

As Phoenix navigates his own past traumas and plans for the future, the plot unfolds with suspense and intrigue. The book also introduces other members of Paragon, hinting at future storylines to look forward to. The laugh-out moments the story gave us made the story even more enjoyable.

We adored the characters in the book; they were fun, interesting, and intriguing, making us laugh. Isla stood out as a great character, loved with her witty banter, smart mouth, and sense of humour. Nix, when he tried to assert his dominance, was sexy as all get out. Fanning over here is undeniably sexy.

The chemistry between Isla and Nix was off the charts hot. sizzling, and we loved them as a couple. Talk about a mysterious character, Isla's brother Wolf was one who intrigued us the most. We loved getting to know more about Isla and Nix, and after hearing their stories, Isla's brother, Wolf, was a mysterious character who piqued our interest.

As we learned more about Isla and Nix, we discovered they have a lot in common. The only thing we can say about the commonality is that the common thread is their parents' having failed them both. It was refreshing to see a range of emotions portrayed by all the characters.

Overall, Phoenix is a compelling read that immerses you in Sybil Bartel's world. For a complete experience, it is recommended to explore her other series as well. Don't miss out on this thrilling and well-crafted story!









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The captivating writing of the book completely absorbed me in its enthralling plot, causing me to lose track of time as I couldn't put it down. The story immediately drew me in from the very first chapter. As the plot unfolds, it gradually reveals intriguing glimpses that eventually come together to form a captivating narrative. The book is fantastic, with an engaging and suspenseful plot, filled with mystery and witty banter between the characters that made me laugh out loud. The characters were lovable, dangerous, mysterious, funny, serious, and engaging. Isla quickly became my favourite character with her mysterious, funny, and outspoken personality, leaving me eager to uncover more about her. There is clearly more to Isla than meets the eye, and I am excited to discover the secrets of this intriguing character. Will Isla and Nix act on the explosive chemistry between them? Nix exuded a sexy and dangerous aura, wrapped in lies and suspense, with his bad boy vibes adding to the intoxicating mix. I love plots like this that keep you guessing with layers of mystery and suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to see what unfolds next in the story. I didn't want this captivating tale to end.





AUTHOR BIO


Sybil Bartel is a USA Today bestselling author of unapologetic alpha heroes. Whether you're reading her deliciously dominant Alpha Elite mercenaries or her protector hero Alpha Bodyguards, her page-turning romantic suspense and heart-stopping military romance all have unwavering alpha heroes.

Sybil resides in South Florida, and she is forever Oliver’s mom.

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