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Some Like It Lethal
A Girl’s Guide to Witness Protection
- Testifying against your mobster father greatly reduces your life expectancy.
- Beware of blind dates with killer biceps and ulterior motives.
- Don’t even think about falling in love.
No one told mob princess Hope Whitmore how boring witness protection would be. So when her boss sets her up on a blind date, Hope throws caution to the wind. A girl’s gotta live a little, right? Wrong. Turns out her well-meaning boss secretly put her picture on a dating app, and Hope finds herself face-to-face with the father of the teenager she accused of murder.
Paratrooper Max Beaumont has uncovered evidence of his son’s innocence and tracked down the one witness who can set his kid free—on a dating app of all places—but it might be too late. Because someone else has found Hope too, and they’re dodging bullets before Max can offer to pick up the check.
Now they’re on a wild ride through the city of sin itself, Las Vegas, while outsmarting enemies, digging up secrets, and trying to ignore their crackling attraction. Because Max is exactly the kind of bad bet Hope should know better than to place. And Hope is proving even more distracting to Max than the killers in the rearview mirror. One way or another, this could well be their last first date ever…
- Testifying against your mobster father greatly reduces your life expectancy.
- Beware of blind dates with killer biceps and ulterior motives.
- Don’t even think about falling in love.
No one told mob princess Hope Whitmore how boring witness protection would be. So when her boss sets her up on a blind date, Hope throws caution to the wind. A girl’s gotta live a little, right? Wrong. Turns out her well-meaning boss secretly put her picture on a dating app, and Hope finds herself face-to-face with the father of the teenager she accused of murder.
Paratrooper Max Beaumont has uncovered evidence of his son’s innocence and tracked down the one witness who can set his kid free—on a dating app of all places—but it might be too late. Because someone else has found Hope too, and they’re dodging bullets before Max can offer to pick up the check.
Now they’re on a wild ride through the city of sin itself, Las Vegas, while outsmarting enemies, digging up secrets, and trying to ignore their crackling attraction. Because Max is exactly the kind of bad bet Hope should know better than to place. And Hope is proving even more distracting to Max than the killers in the rearview mirror. One way or another, this could well be their last first date ever…
11 pages, Audible Audio
Published April 16, 2026
About the author
Brynn Kelly
8 books385 followersRITA-winner Brynn Kelly is a romantic suspense author, an award-winning journalist and copy editor, a soccer mom, and a theater nerd. She pens lighthearted romantic suspense audiobooks for Audible Originals, including YOU ONLY DIE TWICE, A MURDER TO REMEMBER, ONCE UPON A CRIME and SOME LIKE IT LETHAL, and is the author of the multiple award-winning DECEPTION ISLAND series of gritty romantic thrillers, available in ebook, print and audio. Find her on Instagram @writerbron or Facebook @brynnkellyauthor.
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August 7, 2026
"A fast-paced, high-stakes romantic suspense that hits all the right notes with witty banter and palpable chemistry.”♡
If you are looking for a riveting mix of danger, tension, and undeniable romantic chemistry, Some Like It Lethal by Brynn Kelly is an absolute must-read. Kelly delivers a stellar blend of pulse-pounding action and sharp, engaging storytelling that keeps you hooked from the very first chapter.
What to Expect: ♡
High-Stakes Plot: A suspenseful narrative filled with twists, turns, and constant peril that keeps the pacing tight and the adrenaline high.
Dynamic Chemistry: The banter between the main characters is electric, balancing the heavy suspense with sharp wit and genuine emotional depth.
Strong Character Development: Both protagonists are layered, resilient, and forced to rely on each other in life-or-threatening situations, making their growing bond feel earned and authentic.
Final Verdict: ♡
While it keeps you on the edge of your seat with its unpredictable twists, the emotional anchor of the romance makes it a truly satisfying experience. Highly recommended for fans of romantic suspense who love a story where the danger is matched only by the heat between the characters.
If you are looking for a riveting mix of danger, tension, and undeniable romantic chemistry, Some Like It Lethal by Brynn Kelly is an absolute must-read. Kelly delivers a stellar blend of pulse-pounding action and sharp, engaging storytelling that keeps you hooked from the very first chapter.
What to Expect: ♡
High-Stakes Plot: A suspenseful narrative filled with twists, turns, and constant peril that keeps the pacing tight and the adrenaline high.
Dynamic Chemistry: The banter between the main characters is electric, balancing the heavy suspense with sharp wit and genuine emotional depth.
Strong Character Development: Both protagonists are layered, resilient, and forced to rely on each other in life-or-threatening situations, making their growing bond feel earned and authentic.
Final Verdict: ♡
While it keeps you on the edge of your seat with its unpredictable twists, the emotional anchor of the romance makes it a truly satisfying experience. Highly recommended for fans of romantic suspense who love a story where the danger is matched only by the heat between the characters.
May 1, 2026
FMC in witness protection solves crime with the father of the boy she helped imprison. Sounds interesting and fun, right?
But it’s a 3 act book. 1) fun caper with the over the top dolly and Kenny 2). Angst and investigation in Las Vegas, and a complete change in tone 3) resolution and epilogue (not much fun here either)
But it’s a 3 act book. 1) fun caper with the over the top dolly and Kenny 2). Angst and investigation in Las Vegas, and a complete change in tone 3) resolution and epilogue (not much fun here either)
July 30, 2026
Alpha / beta was mentioned 3 times in a non-ironic / serious way. And of course the MMC was an „alpha“ *rolling my eyes*. Here some education on why categorizing men into alpha and beta is problematic and not just hurtful to men but also to women:
Humans aren’t wolves. The whole alpha/beta mindset is based on a false idea, and the problem isn’t just the labels; it’s the hierarchy behind them.
It promotes a narrow version of masculinity where the “ideal man” is dominant, aggressive, unemotional, and always above others. That’s where toxic masculinity comes in: not because masculinity itself is toxic, but because it teaches men to suppress emotions, avoid vulnerability, and measure their worth through power and status.
These ideas also reinforce patriarchy and sexism by treating traits associated with femininity, like care, empathy, and emotional openness, as weaker or less valuable. So a man who is sensitive, nurturing or vulnerable can be seen as “less of a man,” which sends the message that femininity itself is inferior.
This can contribute to unequal relationships where women carry more of the emotional labor, mental load, housework, and care work.
Real strength isn’t about dominance or proving you are above someone else. It’s about confidence, respect, emotional maturity, and being secure enough to be yourself without putting others down.
Also, just fyi: if everyone were to try to become an „alpha“, the alpha/beta „system“ wouldn’t work anymore, would it?
Humans aren’t wolves. The whole alpha/beta mindset is based on a false idea, and the problem isn’t just the labels; it’s the hierarchy behind them.
It promotes a narrow version of masculinity where the “ideal man” is dominant, aggressive, unemotional, and always above others. That’s where toxic masculinity comes in: not because masculinity itself is toxic, but because it teaches men to suppress emotions, avoid vulnerability, and measure their worth through power and status.
These ideas also reinforce patriarchy and sexism by treating traits associated with femininity, like care, empathy, and emotional openness, as weaker or less valuable. So a man who is sensitive, nurturing or vulnerable can be seen as “less of a man,” which sends the message that femininity itself is inferior.
This can contribute to unequal relationships where women carry more of the emotional labor, mental load, housework, and care work.
Real strength isn’t about dominance or proving you are above someone else. It’s about confidence, respect, emotional maturity, and being secure enough to be yourself without putting others down.
Also, just fyi: if everyone were to try to become an „alpha“, the alpha/beta „system“ wouldn’t work anymore, would it?
May 2, 2026
I liked it. You Only Die Twice is still my favorite by Brynn Kelly, but this was a good one. Enough twists to keep me interested, maybe one too many characters that by the end I was like “wait, who is that?”
May 7, 2026
Such an easy book to listen too, the story grips you from the first page until the last. I loved the character development and the love story that was woven throughout. This book doesn't really have any spice there is the small mentions but on a spice rating it's 1 outta 5, but that's okay because the story has you wanting to know more. The narrators were perfect for the characters and they brought them to life. It's an easy book to recommend.
May 13, 2026
2.75 stars
I came across this free on Audible and figured I'd try something different than my usual type of book.
Buuut, I'm not sure if it's the genre or the writing that wasn't for me, in the end.
This was a bout a girl in witsec who finds out that her memory of the crime she "witnessed" was faulty and goes on a journey w the guy who she accused's dad. And falls for him along the way.
My issue mostly laid with her having a faulty memory. It was hard to enjoy the book when such a fundamental aspect of the storyline bugged the crap out of me.
Other than that, the actual solving of the mystery was far too jumbled and jumped around too much w too many characters at the end, making it frustrating bc I mean, the key piece to anyone ready a mystery is them wanting to try and solve it with the characters.
While I did guess the culprit, the author made it less fun, honestly.
On the positive side, I did like the main characters, despite the dmc talking about her aliases as actual characters she played and not herself... which was also dumb.
Ugh, maybe I should stop commenting bc I did enjoy some of this. I didn't hate it. But I found a lot of it silly
And yeah, I honestly was constantly critiquing it as I listened to it. Lol.
But hey... I finished it. That's something.
(Listened to on Audible)
I came across this free on Audible and figured I'd try something different than my usual type of book.
Buuut, I'm not sure if it's the genre or the writing that wasn't for me, in the end.
This was a bout a girl in witsec who finds out that her memory of the crime she "witnessed" was faulty and goes on a journey w the guy who she accused's dad. And falls for him along the way.
My issue mostly laid with her having a faulty memory. It was hard to enjoy the book when such a fundamental aspect of the storyline bugged the crap out of me.
Other than that, the actual solving of the mystery was far too jumbled and jumped around too much w too many characters at the end, making it frustrating bc I mean, the key piece to anyone ready a mystery is them wanting to try and solve it with the characters.
While I did guess the culprit, the author made it less fun, honestly.
On the positive side, I did like the main characters, despite the dmc talking about her aliases as actual characters she played and not herself... which was also dumb.
Ugh, maybe I should stop commenting bc I did enjoy some of this. I didn't hate it. But I found a lot of it silly
And yeah, I honestly was constantly critiquing it as I listened to it. Lol.
But hey... I finished it. That's something.
(Listened to on Audible)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2026
Not sure what it was, but I found it a little difficult to connect to the story (pretty sure I’ve been experiencing a borderline reading slump the whole time I’ve listened to this book, so it’s probably that), but the ending was SO good. I didn’t expect the reveals at all. And the “she’s here” Part??? Woahhhhh 😦
July 9, 2026
Light hearted rom-com suspense with interesting characters and fun caper. Hope is in witness protection and on her 4th identity as she keeps getting found out and almost killed. She testified against her father a vegas crook and he put a price on her head. He went to jail along with young Zeke a 18 yr old youth that worked for him. Things didn't go as planned and they both got life in prison for murder.
Max who is soldier and lived overseas just found out he is Zeke's father (long story) and he seeks out Hope to see is she is sure of her testimony as he believes Zeke was set up. This leads to car chases, kidnap attempts, crooked cops and no one to trust. There are a couple of senior citizens who are a hoot, turns out they are in wit sac also.
I really enjoyed this book. The audio is really well done and the story has thrills, mystery, humor and closed door romance. I especially liked the timeline in the epilogue as it's nice to see everything NOT wrapped up and happily ever after in 5 minutes. Good book Brynn!
Max who is soldier and lived overseas just found out he is Zeke's father (long story) and he seeks out Hope to see is she is sure of her testimony as he believes Zeke was set up. This leads to car chases, kidnap attempts, crooked cops and no one to trust. There are a couple of senior citizens who are a hoot, turns out they are in wit sac also.
I really enjoyed this book. The audio is really well done and the story has thrills, mystery, humor and closed door romance. I especially liked the timeline in the epilogue as it's nice to see everything NOT wrapped up and happily ever after in 5 minutes. Good book Brynn!
August 24, 2026
A woman in witness protection teams up with the father of the young man she put in prison, initially to prove to him once and for all that justice was correctly served, but as they follow various leads it seems things are not at all what they seemed.
This started off a fun crime caper with some comic relief coming from elderly trivial pursuit playing ex-cons, then as the investigation progresses it all gets a bit sad as both characters are confronted with the ghosts of their pasts. The resolution is good though, I only partially put it together and was surprised by the final reveal.
The romance is cute and closed door.
Free with an audible account and performed in half duet - the narrators voice everything in their own POV apart from the other MCs lines.
🌟🌟🌟
This started off a fun crime caper with some comic relief coming from elderly trivial pursuit playing ex-cons, then as the investigation progresses it all gets a bit sad as both characters are confronted with the ghosts of their pasts. The resolution is good though, I only partially put it together and was surprised by the final reveal.
The romance is cute and closed door.
Free with an audible account and performed in half duet - the narrators voice everything in their own POV apart from the other MCs lines.
🌟🌟🌟
September 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️¾
This was fun! I trusted absolutely NO ONE except Hope—and honestly, there were moments I was side-eyeing Max too. 😂 I loved the mystery, the twists kept me guessing, and I was genuinely happy with how everything came together.
My only hang-up was the ending. After everything Hope went through, her ability to suddenly start a wildly different career, take off across the world, and find Max in Corsica felt a little too “money and trauma are no longer problems.” 😂
Still, a fun, twisty read with a happy ending—and sometimes that’s exactly what I want.
This was fun! I trusted absolutely NO ONE except Hope—and honestly, there were moments I was side-eyeing Max too. 😂 I loved the mystery, the twists kept me guessing, and I was genuinely happy with how everything came together.
My only hang-up was the ending. After everything Hope went through, her ability to suddenly start a wildly different career, take off across the world, and find Max in Corsica felt a little too “money and trauma are no longer problems.” 😂
Still, a fun, twisty read with a happy ending—and sometimes that’s exactly what I want.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2026
Some Like it Lethal is an audible original romantic suspense. Hope is a former mob princess who entered witness protection after testifying against her own father. Max is the father of the guy who almost killed Hope, but thinks it may have been false evidence. The two of them find themselves on quite the “first date” together! On the run, avoiding being killed, and attempting to solve the true crime. This was jam packed with action, humor, and suspense/tension. I loved every moment of it!
July 8, 2026
A fun and exciting Romantic Suspense! Really enjoyed the dynamic between Hope and Max. They go on a wild ride and it is a blast to follow along and watch both of them grow and learn so much themselves.
April 26, 2026
4.5 This was a fun read.
May 17, 2026
Actual rating: 3.5
May 21, 2026
This was honestly just a great time as an audiobook!
July 24, 2026
3.5 for this lighthearted thriller!! I liked it a lot. What I liked the most was that it tricked my friend into reading her first thriller and she loved it!! 😊
July 27, 2026
Not a bad story, but the spice is very PG.
April 26, 2026
So many things happening
This was a fun production. Not only was it a duet narration, but so many things were happening between these two. And that's how romantic suspense is. They have to have a shared trauma to make things truly romantic between them, if you know what I mean. I was not able to predict who the bad guy really was (it was unexpected, to be honest), but at least the ending was cute and sweet.
This was a fun production. Not only was it a duet narration, but so many things were happening between these two. And that's how romantic suspense is. They have to have a shared trauma to make things truly romantic between them, if you know what I mean. I was not able to predict who the bad guy really was (it was unexpected, to be honest), but at least the ending was cute and sweet.
April 30, 2026
3.5 stars. It was a good storyline but I’m not a huge fan of hypnosis.
May 17, 2026
Picked this audio book sort of randomly to have some entertainment while doing chores and loved it far more than I expected. Pretty sure I did the same thing with another of hers, Once Upon a Crime. The characters were great, the story was well written, and the duet narrators did an amazing job!
April 18, 2026
3.75 this kept me on the edge of seat but the ending was smidge of a let down. I kind of wish they would have communicated in some way during those 9 months. Her showing up in France after 9 months was anticlimactic for me or would have been less so had we gotten an epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 5, 2026
Okay... this was SUCH a fun time. 🤭🔎
If you're looking for a murder mystery that's fast-paced, easy to binge, and sprinkled with romance, this one absolutely delivered.
Christine Lakin narration was great, I adored her voice and Sean Masters - He's one of my all-time favourite narrators, so I already knew I was in safe hands.
Our FMC, Hope, is in Witness Protection after testifying against her crime boss father and witnessing a murder. Sadly, she's already on like identity number 5 in just two years because people keep finding her. 😅
So naturally... she agrees to a blind date.
Except... she's catfished, almost kidnapped, shot at and discovers her date had an ulterior motive for wanting to meet her.
The chaos starts almost immediately and never really lets up. 😂
One of my favourite parts had to be Dolly and Kenny—Hope's elderly friends from witness protection. Imagine Bonnie and Clyde... but retired. Every time they appeared I was smiling because they were hilarious.
The romance between Hope and Max was surprisingly believable too. They had chemistry from the very beginning, and even though the circumstances were completely ridiculous... I was rooting for them the entire time. AND this book has like no spice and I still ate it up 🫢
Watching them investigate the murder together while being forced into each other's orbit made this such an entertaining read.
There was a little plot twist towards the end that definitely caught me off guard—not the biggest jaw-drop ever, but enough to keep things interesting.
And the ending? Exactly what I wanted. I love a story that gives its characters the chance to start over, and this wrapped everything up so satisfyingly.
This was such a brilliant Audible find, and I'd absolutely pick up another book by this author.
🔪 Murder Mystery 🩷 Forced Proximity 🎖️ Ex-Military MMC 🕶️ Witness Protection FMC 💫 Age Gap 🚪 Closed Door Romance 🤣 Hilarious Side Characters 😱 Plot Twist ❤️ Second Chance
If you're looking for a murder mystery that's fast-paced, easy to binge, and sprinkled with romance, this one absolutely delivered.
Christine Lakin narration was great, I adored her voice and Sean Masters - He's one of my all-time favourite narrators, so I already knew I was in safe hands.
Our FMC, Hope, is in Witness Protection after testifying against her crime boss father and witnessing a murder. Sadly, she's already on like identity number 5 in just two years because people keep finding her. 😅
So naturally... she agrees to a blind date.
Except... she's catfished, almost kidnapped, shot at and discovers her date had an ulterior motive for wanting to meet her.
The chaos starts almost immediately and never really lets up. 😂
One of my favourite parts had to be Dolly and Kenny—Hope's elderly friends from witness protection. Imagine Bonnie and Clyde... but retired. Every time they appeared I was smiling because they were hilarious.
The romance between Hope and Max was surprisingly believable too. They had chemistry from the very beginning, and even though the circumstances were completely ridiculous... I was rooting for them the entire time. AND this book has like no spice and I still ate it up 🫢
Watching them investigate the murder together while being forced into each other's orbit made this such an entertaining read.
There was a little plot twist towards the end that definitely caught me off guard—not the biggest jaw-drop ever, but enough to keep things interesting.
And the ending? Exactly what I wanted. I love a story that gives its characters the chance to start over, and this wrapped everything up so satisfyingly.
This was such a brilliant Audible find, and I'd absolutely pick up another book by this author.
🔪 Murder Mystery 🩷 Forced Proximity 🎖️ Ex-Military MMC 🕶️ Witness Protection FMC 💫 Age Gap 🚪 Closed Door Romance 🤣 Hilarious Side Characters 😱 Plot Twist ❤️ Second Chance
May 30, 2026
3.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐🌟
Some Like It Lethal was a really enjoyable mystery audiobook for me I picked this one up because the premise sounded interesting, and I'm happy to say it lived up to my expectations. The story grabbed my attention early, and I had a great time trying to piece together the mystery alongside the characters. I actually figured out who the murderer was before I reached the halfway point , but surprisingly that didn't take away from my enjoyment. Instead, it was fun watching the story unfold and seeing how all the clues eventually came together. What I liked most was the author's handling of the reveal. Even though I had my suspicions early on, the journey to the truth was entertaining and well-paced, and I enjoyed seeing how everything was explained in the end.The audiobook narration also made the experience even better . It kept me engaged and made it easy to get lost in the story. Overall, this was a fun, entertaining mystery with a clever plot and a satisfying conclusion. Even when I guessed the culprit, I still had a great time following the investigation.
Some Like It Lethal was a really enjoyable mystery audiobook for me I picked this one up because the premise sounded interesting, and I'm happy to say it lived up to my expectations. The story grabbed my attention early, and I had a great time trying to piece together the mystery alongside the characters. I actually figured out who the murderer was before I reached the halfway point , but surprisingly that didn't take away from my enjoyment. Instead, it was fun watching the story unfold and seeing how all the clues eventually came together. What I liked most was the author's handling of the reveal. Even though I had my suspicions early on, the journey to the truth was entertaining and well-paced, and I enjoyed seeing how everything was explained in the end.The audiobook narration also made the experience even better . It kept me engaged and made it easy to get lost in the story. Overall, this was a fun, entertaining mystery with a clever plot and a satisfying conclusion. Even when I guessed the culprit, I still had a great time following the investigation.
August 19, 2026
I was so excited to see a new audio romance with adventure and mystery from Brynn Kelly. I wish I could find more romances with adventure and mystery plot lines weaved in like an action movie the way these are. It's enough that I don't even miss the smut. Loved both these narrators and the complexity of these characters with intense back stories. It was an interesting choice to split the chapters by FMC and MMC and have them only duet in those specific main character voices. I was entertained by it overall even if I had to remind myself of which character iteration it was without the reliable voice. The plot definitely felt a little convoluted by the end and the reveals kind of bummed me out more than anything else. I appreciated this going a bit deeper than previous books in the past but the balance wasn't perfect. That being said, I gotta give it props for being so unique, entertaining in a sub genre that's just hard to find.
June 19, 2026
3.5 🌟
Spice .5-kissing closed door
This was a fun meet cute mystery date. We meet Hope who has been in witness protection for the past 2 years for somethimg that happened in her home town Vegas. Her friend sets her up on a blind date. Little does she know her past will come knocking.
In walks Max, the guarded ex French legionaire. Max tries to save Hannah from the bad guys, but leads them right to her. BAM! here comes Dolly with her getaway skills with Kenny.
Hannah and Max go on an adventure to find out the truth to what happened 2 years ago after some questioning evidence arises. Heartbreak happens on Hannah's side and lies are exposed.
Her mentor from school gets caught up in this as well. . . Scary.
That twist when she found out, my heart broke for her.
Cute story, missed my open door romance. Quick listen. Good ending.
Spice .5-kissing closed door
This was a fun meet cute mystery date. We meet Hope who has been in witness protection for the past 2 years for somethimg that happened in her home town Vegas. Her friend sets her up on a blind date. Little does she know her past will come knocking.
In walks Max, the guarded ex French legionaire. Max tries to save Hannah from the bad guys, but leads them right to her. BAM! here comes Dolly with her getaway skills with Kenny.
Hannah and Max go on an adventure to find out the truth to what happened 2 years ago after some questioning evidence arises. Heartbreak happens on Hannah's side and lies are exposed.
Her mentor from school gets caught up in this as well. . . Scary.
That twist when she found out, my heart broke for her.
Cute story, missed my open door romance. Quick listen. Good ending.
May 7, 2026
This was a good one that I could not stop listening to. The characters were interesting and complex. Hope and Max are both strong characters who hold their own.
Hope is in witness protection after turning witness on her father and a young man who killed an undercover cop (her lover) and bashed her head, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury.
Max is the young man's father. He tracks down Hope in a dating misadventure with the desire to see his son free. They can't both be right, they can't both "win." So, how is it possible for them to ever have a happily ever after?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️🔥
Five stars for the overall story. 3 hearts for a solid romance storyline. And one flame for mild hot stuff 😉
Hope is in witness protection after turning witness on her father and a young man who killed an undercover cop (her lover) and bashed her head, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury.
Max is the young man's father. He tracks down Hope in a dating misadventure with the desire to see his son free. They can't both be right, they can't both "win." So, how is it possible for them to ever have a happily ever after?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️🔥
Five stars for the overall story. 3 hearts for a solid romance storyline. And one flame for mild hot stuff 😉
May 19, 2026
This was a good read. Hope Whitmore is a mafia Princess in witness protection when her boss sets her up on a blind date she decides to go because her life is so boring. Turns out her well meaning boss signed her up on a dating app. Hope finds herself face-to-face with the father of the teenager she accused of murder. Paratrooper Max Beaumont has uncovered evidence of his son’s innocence and tracked down the one witness who can set his kid free on a dating app of all places but it might be too late because someone else has found her also. This was a good audio book with action and suspense. This was my first time reading listening to this author and my first time listening to these narrator's.
August 16, 2026
I'm glad I read this. My first mafia book. As a former psychology student and current anxious person, I really enjoyed the subtle neuroscience/psych facts sprinkled into the storytelling. This book had a lot more plot than most of the ones I read these days, but I really enjoyed that about it. The romance was more of a B plot, and it wasn't a super strong romantic connection, but it didn't have to be - it was actually a great way to convert a self-described romance-only girlie into a new subgenre of fiction, in my opinion. I actually think I will seek out more stories like this now that I've read it, rather than my usual fare, so thanks for helping me to branch out and remember to enjoy stories with stakes wider than just a couple of people's emotional turmoil 😅
September 24, 2026
A mob princess in witness protection, a blind date gone spectacularly wrong, and a road trip through Las Vegas dodging bullets. I was hooked from chapter one.
This is romantic suspense at its most fun: high stakes, snappy dialogue, and a slow burn that actually earns its payoff. Hope is a fantastic heroine, funny and resilient rather than reckless, and Max is the kind of hero who's easy to root for.
The dual narration is excellent and really sells the banter. It moves at a clip and never sags.
Witty, exciting, and feel-good. Exactly my kind of listen.
This is romantic suspense at its most fun: high stakes, snappy dialogue, and a slow burn that actually earns its payoff. Hope is a fantastic heroine, funny and resilient rather than reckless, and Max is the kind of hero who's easy to root for.
The dual narration is excellent and really sells the banter. It moves at a clip and never sags.
Witty, exciting, and feel-good. Exactly my kind of listen.
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