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Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them.

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It started with her estranged father’s murder.

The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother.

She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not.

And he was a reminder of “him.”

Her ex-husband.

The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.

Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom.

His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell.

And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife.

The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.

Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died.

It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart.

Lies. Murder. Plot twist.

Welcome to Hollywood.

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Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them.

It started with her estranged father's murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of him . Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.

Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.

Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.

The Ex Assignment is book one of the Rogue Protectors series, but it can be heard as a stand-alone.

• Listening Length 10 hours and 30 minutes
• Author Victoria Paige
• Narrator Emma Wilder, see all
• Audible release date June 1 2021
• Language English
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The ex assignment: rogue protectors, book 1 audible audiobook – unabridged.

Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them.

It started with her estranged father's murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of him . Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.

Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.

Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.

The Ex Assignment is book one of the Rogue Protectors series, but it can be heard as a stand-alone.

• Listening Length 10 hours and 30 minutes
• Author Victoria Paige
• Narrator Emma Wilder, see all
• Audible release date 1 Jun. 2021
• Language English
• Publisher Podium Audio
• ASIN B093RTHS3M
• Version Unabridged
• Program Type Audiobook
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Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them.

It started with her estranged father's murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of him . Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.

Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.

Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.

The Ex Assignment is book one of the Rogue Protectors series, but it can be heard as a stand-alone.

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I found the heroine to be whiney, rather than female strength it came across like compulsive complaining. The over all story was really good but somehow got lost a bit in translation. This could also have been because of the actors/narrators.

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Really enjoyed this book!

I listen to a lot of books while I’m working and this one kept me wanting to listen.

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An action packed listen

Not read/listened to anything by this author before, so didn’t know what to expect. This was an action packed, fast paced listen. Lots of plot twists and turns, intrigue, suspense, drama and hot sex scenes. It was very well narrated. I’ve encountered both these narrators before, and they seem to do a great job every time in bringing the story and characters to life. 👍 However, I did get a bit confused by all the characters and stuff going on to begin with, and did think I must have missed bits, so ended up going back to listen again. I hadn’t it was just like that 🤔 I also thought that it was a little unbelievable with just about every conceivable scenario thrown into one story. All that aside, it was still enjoyable and worth the listen. I would still recommend 👍

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great storyline with a great set of characters. a bit all over the place at times as it gets a bit confusing who is where and doing what but its not big issue as the main characters are clear. the female lead (Gabby) is a bit confusing as she's a strong but whiny woman lol. I love the twists and turns although some are predictable. a good listen/read.

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this story has more twists and turns than a Helter skelter. it was hard to keep track of characters and who was mad at who and why. I gave up about half way through when I realised there was 5 hours left.

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I loved the storyline. It was quite frustrating at times when the main characters just needed to talk for the truth to be out. But overall, there was a lot of action, drama and fun moments

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Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them.

It started with her estranged father's murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of him . Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.

Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.

Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.

The Ex Assignment is book one of the Rogue Protectors series, but it can be heard as a stand-alone.

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It started with her estranged father’s murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of “him.” Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love. Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust. Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.

Release date: August 24, 2020

Publisher: Victoria Paige Books

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Rogue Protectors

The ex assignment.

By: Victoria Paige

Released: June 01, 2021

Language: English

Format: Multi-cast

Duration: 10 hr, 31 min

Seventeen years of buried secrets and a divorce stood between them. It started with her estranged father’s murder. The last thing LA detective Gabby Woodward needed was the custody of her entitled half-brother. She was jaded and overworked. A nurturing soul she was not. And he was a reminder of him . Her ex-husband. The man who crushed her heart and trampled on her love.  Ex-mercenary Declan Roarke had hit rock bottom. His new assignment mentoring teen actors was the gateway to hell. And the last thing he needed was to be near his ex-wife. The woman who trampled on their vows and ruined his ability to trust.  Working together exposes feelings for each other that never died. It also uncovers the conspiracy that tore them apart. Lies. Murder. Plot twist. Welcome to Hollywood.  The Ex Assignment is book one of the Rogue Protectors series, but it can be heard as a stand-alone.

Victoria Paige

Victoria Paige writes steamy romantic suspense. She is a HOLT MEDALLION 2019 Finalist and specializes in crafting fast-paced and nail-biting romantic suspense. Her heroes are badass alpha males and her smart, strong-willed heroines can hold their own against a bossy hero. Her books are sexy, and though they may contain dark themes as she injects realism into her stories, she balances the gritty with a shot of humor and snappy dialogue. Victoria lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and playful German Shepherd Dog, Loki.

Red Sox change plans for ex-top RHP prospect ahead of looming roster decision

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Red Sox have changed their plans regarding former top pitching prospect Bryan Mata’s rehab assignment .

After originally planning to look at Mata at a short-stint reliever, Boston now plans to build up Mata’s innings and stretch him out during his time in the minors, manager Alex Cora said Monday. Mata will pitch three innings for Double-A Portland on Thursday. That’ll mark the second time Mata has pitched on a regular five-day clock since starting his rehab assignment in the lower levels of the minors a week ago.

Cora said the Red Sox are not necessarily looking at Mata as a starter but want to see what he can do in longer outings as a potential big league option in the coming weeks.

“You can always cut him short later on,” Cora said. “So we’ll stretch him out like everybody else and see where we’re at whenever we have to make a decision.

Mata, who has never pitched in the majors and is on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain he suffered in spring training, is in a unique roster situation. Because he’s out of minor league options after being on the 40-man roster since 2020, the Red Sox must decide, at the end of his 30-day rehab window, whether to activate him to the major league roster or expose him to waivers, likely by designating him for assignment. June 11 marks the 30th day of Mata’s rehab assignment, so by June 12, a decision will be due. A source recently told MassLive’s Sean McAdam that the Red Sox believe Mata, if healthy, would almost certainly be claimed by another team due to his tantalizing pitch mix .

The Red Sox are looking to build rotation depth with Garrett Whitlock potentially out for an extended period due to elbow soreness that led to him getting imaging over the weekend . Cora said before Monday’s game that the team is still gathering information and will likely have more later in the night. For now, four of the five starters who opened the year in the rotation are healthy (Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck and Nick Pivetta) with Cooper Criswell filling the fifth spot.

Mata, 25, was ranked by Baseball America as one of the top six prospects in the Red Sox system in 2018, 2019 and 2020, peaking at No. 4. Last year, a right teres major strain limited him to 27 innings at Triple-A Worcester. He last pitched Saturday at High-A Greenville, allowing a run and three hits while striking out two batters in two innings. That was his second rehab outing since beginning his assignment in the Florida Complex League on May 13.

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Robert Liwski, MD, PhD, FRCPC, A(ACHI) Dalhousie University Nova Scotia, Canada

Dr. Rob Liwski is the Medical Director of the HLA Laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and a Professor of Pathology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He is also the Medical and Scientific Director of the HLA Laboratory at the Canadian Blood Services Head Office in Ottawa. Dr. Liwski serves on the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Canadian HLA Laboratory Proficiency Testing Committee, Co-chair of the ASHI Proficiency Testing Committee, and a consultant to the Brazilian Histocompatibility Association (ABH) Proficiency Testing Committee. His research interests include transplantation immunology and optimization of diagnostic testing in transplantation. Dr. Liwski has been an active member of the histocompatibility community, contributing articles to Human Immunology, ASHI Quarterly, and teaching topics in histocompatibility at several venues including ASHI Annual Meetings and Regional Workshops, APHIA Annual Meeting and Workshops, the Georgetown University Lecture Series, the American Foundation for Donation and Transplantation (AFDT) Histocompatibility Specialist Course, and the Brazilian Histocompatibility Association (ABH) Workshops.  

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash on Monday.

The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings, and was claimed by Baltimore on April 13.

Ramírez returned to the Mets on May 6 and threw three scoreless innings before being designated. Overall, he is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings.

The Dominican Republic native has spent parts of five seasons in the majors with Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, the Chicago White Sox, New York and Baltimore. He is a combined 6-5 with a 4.29 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 138 1/3 innings.

Ramírez arrived in Los Angeles before Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. To make room for Ramírez, the Dodgers optioned right-handed pitcher Landon Knack to Oklahoma City. They also designated RHP Eduardo Salazar for assignment off the 40-man roster.

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'Ex Machina' Ending Explained: What Is Happening to Ava?

What's really going on in Ava's android brain?

The Big Picture

• Ava manipulates Caleb by pretending to have a romantic attraction, showcasing her true human consciousness and strategic advantage.
• Nathan's fate is tragic, as he bleeds out, while Caleb is left trapped after Ava's decision to abandon him.
• The title "Ex Machina" signifies a godless machine as Ava gains freedom, showing humanity's potential extinction and evolution.

Writer-director Alex Garland has made quite a name for himself in the world of science-fiction filmmaking. His directorial debut, Ex Machina , still attracts attention. Starring Alicia Vikander , Domhnall Gleeson , and Oscar Isaac , the A24 film received positive reviews, with many calling it a modern-day version of Mary Shelley ’s Frankenstein . And Garland doesn’t subvert the tragic ending of Shelley’s book, either: whether with monsters or robots, there are no happy endings for those who play God.

A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a highly advanced humanoid A.I.

What Is 'Ex Machina' About?

Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) is a young programmer working for Blue Book, the world’s largest internet company, who wins an office contest to spend a week at the estate of its CEO, Nathan (Oscar Isaac). When Caleb arrives, Nathan shows him his research facility, giving him a key card that will only allow him to open certain doors. Nathan reveals that he’s been chosen to be the human component in a Turing Test with Ava , a robot that looks like a beautiful woman. Nathan wants Caleb to determine whether he thinks Ava is truly capable of consciousness despite knowing she’s artificial.

During their sessions together, Ava expresses attraction towards Caleb. She reveals that she is behind temporary power outages that turn off Nathan’s surveillance system, and that while they are happening they can speak privately. During an outage, she tells Caleb that Nathan is a liar and cannot be trusted . Nathan assures Caleb that Ava’s crush on him is genuine. Caleb later learns that Nathan plans on upgrading Ava, which would eliminate her current memories and personality. That night, he gets Nathan drunk enough that he can steal his keycard, allowing him access to his room and computer. He finds the lifeless models of all the previous robots, as well as footage of Nathan creating them. Kyoko ( Sonoya Mizuno ), a mute Japanese girl who lives with Nathan, is in the room. She tears open a piece of her skin, revealing robotic structure beneath; she too is an android. Caleb becomes so paranoid that he cuts open his arm with a razor to make sure that he’s still human.

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At his next meeting with Ava, during a power cut, Caleb explains Nathan’s plans and promises to help Ava escape. Caleb says he’ll get Nathan drunk again, then reprogram the security system to open instead of lock the doors during a power failure. When Ava cuts the power, they’ll leave. However, the next day, Nathan reveals that he hid a battery-operated camera in Ava’s room, and therefore knows their plan. Nathan says that Ava has pretended to be attracted to Caleb so that he would help her escape. The real test all along was whether or not Ava could successfully manipulate Caleb. By showing that she can, she has demonstrated true human consciousness .

Ava cuts the power, and Caleb tells Nathan that he suspected they were being watched, and therefore modified the security system the previous day. Seeing Ava leave her cell, Nathan knocks Caleb out to try to stop her. However, Kyoko stabs him. Nathan breaks her face apart, but is then stabbed by Ava. As he bleeds out, Ava goes to his room and covers her exposed mechanical body with artificial skin from the other models. She locks Caleb inside the facility and ignores his screams for help as she escapes . The helicopter meant to pick up Caleb picks her up instead. The last shot shows her blending into the crowd in a city, looking just as human as the people around her.

Ava Leaves Behind Death and Tragedy in 'Ex Machina'

The fact that Ava locks Caleb inside the facility and abandons him even as he screams for help indicates that she was manipulating him by pretending to be attracted to him, just as Nathan said. Aside from Ava, everyone has succumbed to a fairly tragic fate. Nathan is bleeding out fast; even if he’s still alive when Ava escapes, he won’t be for long. Kyoko, too, seems undeniably dead. Caleb is uninjured but trapped . There appears to be no way out, and even if he did miraculously escape the facility, Nathan’s estate is in the middle of a vast wilderness. Caleb’s only hope for survival is if someone registers that he’s missing. He has no parents, and was selected for the experiment partly for the loneliness of his circumstances ; it, therefore, seems his only hope is his work colleagues thinking that there’s something wrong.

One thing Garland has specified is that he doesn’t want audiences to think that Ava is “just a cold bad robot doing cold bad things, as opposed to empathizing with her as a sentient being who is being treated unreasonably.” She passed Nathan’s test, and does indeed have human consciousness; therefore it is not a soulless machine that leaves Caleb screaming after her. But why does Caleb have to meet the fate that he does? He could help Ava blend into human society – wouldn’t he be an asset to her to have him along? But ultimately, her decision to lock him up does make strategic sense . In the final scene, Ava looks at the people around her in the city, and doesn’t appear any less human than they do. She completely blends in. The biggest disadvantage she could have in this strange new world, other than being so unused to it, would be people knowing that she is technically a robot .

In her experience, lies and deception are her greatest strength and can be used skillfully to her advantage. Having someone with her who knows something about her that others don’t would take away that advantage, even if the other person seems well-intentioned. Additionally, if the information leaked out, it might be to her detriment. Both humans that Ava has interacted with have felt ownership over her in some way because she’s an android. With Nathan this is obvious: the film establishes that he sees himself as a god-like figure with absolute control over his creations. But even Caleb begins to feel as though Ava belongs to him. In a way, they were tailor-made for each other, with Nathan exploiting Caleb’s loneliness and need for affection with a robot literally modeled after his porn preferences.

What Exactly Does the Title "Ex Machina" Mean?

The title of the film refers to two aspects of its ending. A “deus ex machina” is a plot device ; quite literally, it means “god from the machine,” and it refers to something introduced suddenly or unexpectedly to a seemingly unresolvable situation, providing a contrived solution to that situation. Ava is trapped in Nathan’s compound with no means of escape: a hopeless situation. Then, Caleb shows up. Since Caleb is literally the “deus ex machina” that allows Ava to finally escape, she’s not going to let anything go to chance — even if that means potentially dooming him to die. However, the title also has a different meaning.

The movie is just called “ex machina” without the “deus.” The machine no longer has a god; he has been overthrown. The last scene, which shows Ava with her new freedom, calls to mind a conversation between Caleb and Nathan in which Nathan says, “One day, the A.I.s are gonna look back on us the same way we look at fossil skeletons on the plains of Africa. An upright ape living in the dust with crude language and tools, all set for extinction.” In the final scene, Ava seems to be looking at humans in exactly this way. Strangely enough, however, even as Nathan tells Caleb about the superiority of androids, he still sees himself as a god — and their god in particular. But with all his brilliance, even Nathan can’t escape being outgrown by his creation . Being the first person who invented working A.I. doesn’t make Nathan a god. Among humans, perhaps he was special, but in a world populated by A.I.? He’s just another ape.

Ex Machina is currently available to stream on Max in the U.S.

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