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  • The Master

  • The Game Maker, Book 2
  • By: Kresley Cole
  • Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
  • Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,642 ratings)

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The Master

By: Kresley Cole
Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
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Publisher's summary

A need colder than Siberian winter meets an attitude hotter than the Florida sun in number-one New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole's sultry new Game Maker novel.

Everyone fears the master...

Rich, irresistible politician/Mafiya boss Maksimilian Sevastyan prefers tall, obedient blondes to fulfill his...complicated desires. That is until the icy Russian encounters a disobedient brunette whose exquisite little body threatens his legendary restraint.

Except her.

Catarina Marín was a well-off young wife until her world fell apart. Now she's hiding out, forced to start working as an escort in Miami. Her very first client is beyond gorgeous, but when he tells her what he plans to do to her, Cat almost walks out of the door.

If pleasure is a game, play to win.

After their mind-blowing encounter burns out of control, the lovers crave more. If they escape the deadly threats surrounding them, can Maksim overcome his past--to offer Cat his future? Only then will she tempt him with what he really wants: her, all tied up with a bow.

©2015 Kresley Cole (P)2015 Simon and Schuster
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¡DIOS MÍO! This was mucho caliente!

first thought

Whether it’s YA, Paranormal Romance or Erotica Romance, Kresley Cole never fails to bring her A game. I’ve come to expect 100% Guarantee satisfaction when it has the name Cole attached to it.

the plot

Pretty Woman, Kresley Cole style.

Catarina (Cat) is down on her luck and on the run from her husband. She never stays in one place longer than six months. Why? because her husband, Edwards wants to kill her.

Maksimilian is a million/billionaire (depending on how the market is doing that day) Russian mob boss and brother to Aleksandr (hero from book 1, The Professional). Mak is not quite as scary as Aleksandr but he can still command a room and is feared.

Now here comes the Pretty Woman part. Cat and Mak meet when she comes to his hotel room (ah the penthouse FLOOR! not room) to be his escort for the night. Cat is not a career girl, she’s filling in for her friend that’s the true escort. Mak is Cat’s first and only client. Her six months in Miami is almost up and she needs some fast cash to get her out-of-town before Edward finds her.

After their first night together they can can’t the other one out of their mind. After being drawn back to each other the couple go through a wild ride both sexually and emotionally.

the sex

Often! And hot. I think there was even more sex in The Master than there was in The Professional. I’m not complaining! Seriously Mak and Cat have dirty, sweaty week marathon within their two weeks together. It ranges from light kinky like spanking to forced orgasm, nipple claps and oh and let’s not forget the chastity belt.

the emotions

The Master is not use a sex filled romp. There’s may emotions involved from lust, love, fear and heartbreak and I felt every one of them while listening. Both Mak and Cat have a sad past and it loved how Cole let their stories unfold through the plot.

the narration

I’ve listened to all of Kresley Cole’s books that are available on audio and she has been blessed by the narrator gods with great narrators. Kimberly Alexis continues to deliver a great performance for the Game Maker series. I love her Russian accents but I had a little problem with her Spanish accent for Cat. There were a few times it seemed to morph into her Russian accent. But as a whole Alexis’ performance was on point and very enjoyable.


last thought

I’m so glad that The Master was not released in serial format! Bring on Dimitri’s book and I have all my fingers and toes crossed that his heroine will be Jess!

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~THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL~

I absolutely LOVED this book! I could not put it down. Kresley Cole has a way of quickly luring her readers into her seductive storyline & she keeps you craving more. When I finished it I wanted to start over from the beginning because I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. It was sexy & steamy. It made me laugh & almost cry. It had drama, excitement & suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters & their personalities. And finally...I thought the narrator was phenomenal! I loved each of her accents! Kresley Cole creates amazing characters in her writing & this narrator did a stellar job conveying each personality, mood & attitude. You have to read this book!

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All Hail Queen Kresley!!

Impossible to believe, but better than the Professional. Narration outstanding, again. Looking forward to the Player.

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Love, Love, Love This Series

I think this is the 3rd or 4th time I have listen to this series! won't be the last.

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Love,Love,Love this series!!

Highly recommend this series for Kresley Cole lovers. Narrator did an awesome job with the accents and switching from male and female voices.

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Had me addicted immediately!

This is my first Kresley Cole read, and I think I’m addicted! It was not only steamy and hot, it really had a great storyline.

I’m downloading another immediately!

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The Master The Game Maker #2

Excellent and listen to this over and over. Best ever!!
Kat/Mak great couple. Each other had known how handle one another.

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This author never disappoints!!

Not only a great, well written story but the narrator's range of voices only add to it as she does them sooo well!! The highs and lows, excitement and drama are so fitting and draw you in so completely that you find yourself exclaiming or laughing out loud! My only disappointment is that the story had to end. Kresley has definitely done it again!

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Love Love Love

Where does The Master rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

As far as this type or genre of audiobooks, this by far is one of my favorite books. I have listened to this story so much I have it memorized. I enjoy the plot, the characters, the narrator, just all of it. When I am in between trying to find what to listen to next, I listen to this book. I am hoping she makes another in this series for The Game Maker.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Master?

There are several but one of the most memorable moments has to be the wedding. Cat and Jess are hilarious. "She said I was Amish" :) Of course there is also the race to the hospital to save Cat's life. When she comes clean about everything. It was sad and touching and just brought the entire story together.

What about Kimberly Alexis’s performance did you like?

She does a wonderful job with the accents and voices. Again, I don't think I could listen to this book over and over again without her performance being as great as it was.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The first time I was like...WOW! That some steaming stuff and yes I laughed. I actually caught myself quoting from this book. "You and I will have rocking chairs next to each other. It's a done deal." I was just very entertained. It's a classic for me.

Any additional comments?

I am hoping for a new book in this series about the third brother. I am hoping he gets with Jess even. The Professional was not as entertaining as this book. I am definitely looking for Part 3. In the meantime...I may listen to this one again.

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Patriciaq

Loved this audible book. loved the first meeting of both characters. Narrator was amazing. Bravo.

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