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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 books378 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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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)
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.
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!
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!
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 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 😦
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.
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.
April 21, 2026
Some Like It Lethal is a fast, playful, and high-energy romantic suspense novel that blends danger and attraction in equal measure. Brynn Kelly builds a story that never stays still for long, moving quickly between action sequences, emotional tension, and romantic escalation.
The setup is strong, witness protection, mistaken identities, and a connection that forms under immediate threat. That combination creates a steady undercurrent of urgency, while still leaving room for chemistry and character development.
What makes the story engaging is its balance. The suspense never fully overshadows the romance, and the romance never slows the momentum of the action. Instead, both elements feed into each other, keeping the pace consistent and entertaining.
A fun, twisty romantic thriller that will appeal to readers who enjoy danger, humor, and chemistry under pressure.
The setup is strong, witness protection, mistaken identities, and a connection that forms under immediate threat. That combination creates a steady undercurrent of urgency, while still leaving room for chemistry and character development.
What makes the story engaging is its balance. The suspense never fully overshadows the romance, and the romance never slows the momentum of the action. Instead, both elements feed into each other, keeping the pace consistent and entertaining.
A fun, twisty romantic thriller that will appeal to readers who enjoy danger, humor, and chemistry under pressure.
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.
May 1, 2026
I listened to the audiobook version of this title, free on Audible Plus. With Duel narration (always the best way to narrate - the male does all of the male characters and the female does all of the female characters). Perfect.
The story is a lovely balance between murder/mystery and romance. One aspect doesn’t overwhelm the other. You’ll be blindsided by the conclusion - it is fabulous!
A lovely tale and very enjoyable. A comfortable read.
The story is a lovely balance between murder/mystery and romance. One aspect doesn’t overwhelm the other. You’ll be blindsided by the conclusion - it is fabulous!
A lovely tale and very enjoyable. A comfortable read.
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May 14, 2026Rounding up from 3.5 stars. This book is a solid Action RomCom movie waiting to happen. Parts of it were a bit left field but it was really quite enjoyable. I loved that it was able to convey the MCs mutual feelings and attraction for each other without all the unnecessary spice. I liked all the bada** elderly ladies. They all were kicking but and taking names. I saw the ending coming but it wasn’t glaringly obvious so it made the story interesting.
May 14, 2026
3.25
They forgot some parts of the voiceover for Max!!! Hate when audiobooks are inconsistent like this!
The story was interesting compared to many other romcoms. I liked both characters and there was a good effort to flesh them out individually. I enjoyed the twist at the end and the story was fun overall, but the romance was just okay as they fell into bed way too fast.
Overall, a nice break from super serious genres I usually read.
They forgot some parts of the voiceover for Max!!! Hate when audiobooks are inconsistent like this!
The story was interesting compared to many other romcoms. I liked both characters and there was a good effort to flesh them out individually. I enjoyed the twist at the end and the story was fun overall, but the romance was just okay as they fell into bed way too fast.
Overall, a nice break from super serious genres I usually read.
May 24, 2026
Easy listening and it keeps your attention from the beginning. Hope is in witness protection after testifying against her mobster father. This was her fourth identity and it's about to become her fifth. Max enters her life and is about to blow it up. Loved the banter between Max and Hope.
Kenny and Dolly are Hopes friends. They are funny, crazy and helpful when Hope needs it.
The ending was kinda corny but it was a good one.
Kenny and Dolly are Hopes friends. They are funny, crazy and helpful when Hope needs it.
The ending was kinda corny but it was a good one.
June 7, 2026
OMGG this is thus far, THE BEST Audible Original I have listened to! The plot was a little off at the beginning but so well laid out. I had a blast with the adventures and omg the side characters! 👏👏
I did know who did it decently before the end but every so often doubted myself because it was a well done bit of twisting.
Honestly the perfect random read and such a fun story! It isn't all superr realistic but just have fun with the ride!
I did know who did it decently before the end but every so often doubted myself because it was a well done bit of twisting.
Honestly the perfect random read and such a fun story! It isn't all superr realistic but just have fun with the ride!
July 5, 2026
Another great read from author Brynn Kelly. 'Some Like It Lethal' is an excellent blend of romantic suspense, and murder mystery, as the main characters race against the clock to outrun both the current threat and their haunted pasts - including a will they/won't they romance with a satisfying end (no spoilers). If you like complex characters, and a spot of romance with a solid, twisty mystery, then give this book a try - it won't disappoint.
July 9, 2026
this is normally not my type of book but I was very pleasantly surprised! it was entertaining the entire way through with good plotlines and even better pacing, complex and realistic characters and romance. I was a huge fan of the twist at the end as I didn’t feel the relationship between the FMC and true bad guy (no spoilers) was built up enough to truly ram home the betrayal we’re supposed to feel. despite that, I was very pleasantly surprised by this book!
July 12, 2026
This one was a nice palette cleanser after my more recent reads/listens of Dark Romance.
The narrator’s are great together. The banter back and forth throughout the story had me giggling, and after a while I forgot that only a few days had passed in the story because the chemistry between Max and Hope is just so good!
I enjoyed the plot and definitely didn’t see the plot twist that was to come.
The narrator’s are great together. The banter back and forth throughout the story had me giggling, and after a while I forgot that only a few days had passed in the story because the chemistry between Max and Hope is just so good!
I enjoyed the plot and definitely didn’t see the plot twist that was to come.
July 14, 2026
This was better than i thought it would be. With audible originals we never know, some are amaging, others not so much. The suspence, romance, the murder mystery, etc, were all very entertaining and I was hooked from the beggining. The side characters were also very funny and I loved the old trivia persuit couple from witness protection.
Great naration too. But that is always a given with audible originals.
Great naration too. But that is always a given with audible originals.
April 22, 2026
You know what I saw this on Audible and just pressed play. Didn’t look into didn’t know what, how, who or when… I really enjoyed this. Different from my romance fix but it still had romance along with the story which was pretty great. Love the dual narration loved the chemistry in the story and the audio. Loved the en tired thing.
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