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Defined by Deceit

By: A.E. Via
Narrated by: Aiden Snow
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Life isn't always fair, and that's something that Llewellyn Gardner knows about firsthand. His life was on the fast track until one night of extreme passion changed everything. Now eight years later, he's still living with the aftershocks of that night. Everywhere he turns or runs, there's another reminder. What the hell do you do when you try to drown your demons only to find out they can swim?

Shane Smith, Jr., owner of Smith Construction, could see the emotional turmoil within his new employee - it's why he hired him. There was something about the gorgeous, misunderstood man with the overly expressive eyes that came to their small town with a past no one was willing to overlook. Shane could see the good in Llewellyn, and those eyes of his were a clear window to his soul. Shane wasn't going to let the man live a future of solitude because his past had been plagued with deceit.

Llewellyn wasn't sure what to think about Shane. After years of protecting himself from being tricked twice, he was now faced with worry again. What would happen to him if Shane didn't believe his truth and walked away? Llewellyn wasn't sure he'd be able to survive being left alone. Again.

Contains mature themes.

©2015 Adrienne E. Via (P)2021 Tantor Romance
Emotional Journey • Heartbreaking Storyline • Deep Sexy Voice • Captivating Characters • Beautiful Redemption
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Loved this story. It was emotional for me. I recommend A. E. Via. Her writing is top notch. Defined by Deceit is outstanding. Narration is outstanding also.

EXCELLENT

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I loved this story when I read it and the audio made it even better! Aiden Snow really brought the emotion to the forefront of the story and made the characters come to life.

Emotional listen

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🌶️🌶️ - spice is not the point of this one. There is some at the beginning and at the end as well. But there is a special point to it. You’ll know when you know.

I purposely went into this blind because I didn’t want a pre conceived idea of “heart break” and I’m so glad that I did!

The ride was absolutely soul shattering and at one point I was on the brink of tears for Lou. This is an HEA book so just know that there is a good ending.

Aiden Snow - hand down the best. No contest. My ABSOLUTE favorite!!! 10/10 🤌🏼🤌🏼

Holy heart break

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This book was amazing! The first part will break your heart, but push through because the middle and end are everything. You need this book.

Wow!!!!

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I don't know what to say. This story was so emotional. Aiden Snow's performance was excellent. Lew's voice is so deep and gravely. Shane's sweet southern sound was a good contrast.

Absolutely Amazing!

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The performance was spot on you feel the depth and emotion throughout the story. The beginning really gets you started on an emotional roller coaster but I got so invested I needed to know what happens and honestly it’s a sad story for not just the main character in my opinion but I am so glad he got his HEA. It was hard at first and this book isn’t for everyone but if you can get through the beginning it’s well worth finishing.

Someone grab the tissues

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Yet another wonderful story by A.E. Via.
I own almost all of her books and adore them all.
This book is filled with love and betrayal, friends who become enemies, and strangers who become a family. Great story and must read!

Very touching story

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AE Via and Aiden Snow do it again! The story is sad but with a great and happy ending! Aiden Snow kills it again with his narration!

Another win!

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Wow. This sorry broke my heart over and over again on its way to the HEA…aiden snow rocked it as always.

Heartbreaking

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I read this book years ago when it first came out and it wrung me out. So when I learned that it was coming to audiobook, narrated by Aiden Snow no less, I was not ready. It took me a while to listen to it because if just reading it wrecked the way it did, I can only imagine what listening to it will do to me. And I was right.

Prepare yourself to feel intense anger and rage at the injustices Llew faced. Prepare to cry, and I mean *ugly* cry at things he faced in prison. Be ready to swoon at the love between Llew and Shane. Make sure you have a fan and some ice water to cool you down when you get to the sexy times between them,

There were a few editing issues, but nothing a good proofreader couldn’t fix. Other than that, it was brilliantly written, with amazing character development. The secondary characters were fantastic, with awesome backstories of their own. Even they were beautifully developed.

Be prepared.

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