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Astoria Royals Standalone, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Desiree Ketchum
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JF Harding
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By:
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Deborah Garland
About this listen
It started with a little white lie and ended with me being owned by a black-hearted mafia boss. And now... my baby daddy. Of all people to tease to live out a fantasy. I fell into bed with a hacker for the Irish mob: Balor O'Rourke. Who also happens to be my new lethally gorgeous boss with nerdy dark glasses, penetrating green eyes, and a body made for sin. He doesn't do relationships and I'm getting over an abusive ex. With that understanding, we shatter the rules, unleashing his unbridled desires and my carnal urges. But the enemy Balor is chasing turns out to be my father, and I have to choose sides. When my baby news wakes up a passion for marriage and fatherhood Balor didn't know he could feel, a brutal possessiveness takes hold. I may not have a choice now. He says I'm his. Forever.
Shattered Veil is a standalone Mafia Romance with mature themes, a possessive hacker, and a DV survivor. The story includes explicit content. It is recommended for mature listeners only. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.
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To stop a brutal mafia war, I'm forced to marry a man I left tied up in a hotel room seven years ago. Griffin Quinlan, the new head of the Irish Mafia in Lower Manhattan, is as dangerous as he is gorgeous. Brutal and calculating, he’s the last person I ever expected to see again. Seven years ago, one night of passion brought us together, but I walked away without looking back. Or untying him. Now, he’s my husband and wants revenge. Our forced marriage is meant to seal the peace between the Irish and Greek mafia families—my brothers’ idea of a truce.
By: Deborah Garland
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Merciful Lies
- Jersey Bad Boys, Book 1
- By: C.D. Gorri
- Narrated by: Elle Sonali, Mick Fanning
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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I knew the second I saw him, my life would change forever. When my brother offers me as payment to Nico Fury, the king of the Vipers, how can I refuse? Tattooed, built, and tall, he was the only man I saw when I walked into the room. It was like he occupied all the available space, sitting on his throne of blood, sweat, and lies. Nerves assailed me, but I owed my brother too much to let anything happen to him.
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Possessive
- By Trisha C. on 01-09-25
By: C.D. Gorri
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Doctored Vows
- Marital Privileges, Book 1
- By: Shandi Boyes
- Narrated by: Artemis Jones, J. Tipstone
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The Ivanov family exudes wealth and power, so when its founder shows up on the surgical roster of a third-year resident, even with me not laying eyes on her previously, I’m thrust under their spotlight. Her son’s, to be precise. Maksim Ivanov is a walking red flag. He oozes confidence, and appears to have never been told no, but despite our differences, sparks ignite the moment we trade sultry glances. The tension is white hot. I’ve never experienced such an immediate mutual connection. But as quickly as his mother was placed under my care, she is removed.
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Voice Actors are Outstanding!
- By Karen Walton on 05-09-25
By: Shandi Boyes
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Where You Belong
- The Giannelli Series: Love in Little Italy, Book 1
- By: Nicole Baker
- Narrated by: Alyssa Avery, Walker Williams
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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When I agreed to interview Alexis, all I knew was that she was a recent college grad looking for some summer work. When she walks into my office, I'm struck by her beauty. There's no way I can have her living under my roof. She's pure temptation. There's just one problem… after being picky during my interviews, I now need someone to start next week. I have no choice but to hire her. I just need to keep my distance. It shouldn't be hard. Life has made me a cold, bitter man. These days, distance is all I know.
By: Nicole Baker
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Sinful Oath
- Koslov Bratva, Book 1
- By: Kira Cole, Callie Stevens
- Narrated by: Blair Thatcher, James Cassidy
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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I thought I was late for my cousin’s wedding, but the wedding turned out to be for me... If I’d known the sexy arrogant guy in the elevator was my future husband, I probably would have turned and ran. My own father sold me out, promising my hand in marriage to Alexei Koslov, a sexy, arrogant bratva boss. The last thing I want to do is get married, but nobody says no to the Koslov bratva.
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EXCELLENT NARRATORS!!
- By Edwina "I Love books" on 02-10-25
By: Kira Cole, and others
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Take Me I'm Yours
- By: Lili Valente
- Narrated by: Ryan West, Lili Valente
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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I'm not supposed to want my ex-boyfriend's dad. But after one scorching night last summer with a sexy, older man who instinctively knew how much I wanted to be called his “good girl," I can't stop thinking about him. Of course, back then, I had no idea who Gideon was. Still, we both agreed that one night was our only night. Our lives were too complicated for anything more, no matter how much I craved it. Then our paths collide again at my ex’s fundraiser. That’s where I learn the truth about who Gideon really is.
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Steamy sweet
- By Katie on 03-05-25
By: Lili Valente
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Devoted Billionaire’s Unstoppable Affection
- By: Ava Selwyn
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
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#1 Amazon Bestseller in Romantic Suspense! He pushed her away for someone else, now he’s desperate to bring her back. “What exactly does it benefit me to announce an orphan as my wife?” When he is married to Ana Cross, Mason Nightingale always cold-shoulders her. Ana has been in love with Mason since she was a little girl and he held her hand to bring her inside his home. She loves him unconditionally, that is, until one day he leaves her to die without looking back. Only then does she realise she means nothing to him. “Mason Nightingale, I don’t want you anymore,” Ana says to ...
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well that was a serious train wreck
- By happyiam on 04-24-25
By: Ava Selwyn
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For Wrath and Redemption (The Hometown Heartless)
- By: Brit Benson
- Narrated by: Mollie Stark, Jason Clarke
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This temptation is my punishment. His redemption is my penance. Jonah Hendrix is the bad boy of the music industry. As lead guitarist of The Hometown Heartless, negative press follows him like a scorned lover. And even his fans fuel the flames of his torched reputation. Despite his permanent residence in the media, he’s never been on my radar. Not until my boss comes to me with a proposition.
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The narrators for this book couldn't be better
- By A Johnson on 03-15-25
By: Brit Benson
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The Perfect Pitch
- Indianapolis Lightning, Book 1
- By: Samantha Lind
- Narrated by: Emily Durante, Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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The sound of the gavel crashing down has my life flashing before my eyes. Learning to play ball. Falling in love, marrying an incredible woman, and starting a family. Becoming a starting pitcher for the Indianapolis Lightning. Everything I ever wanted . . . Until I struck out. The same success that gave me the life I dreamed of, took it all away. I'd do anything for a second chance, even throw the perfect pitch.
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Strike Out
- By Charlene D. Wharton on 11-26-24
By: Samantha Lind
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Sticks and Stones
- Shadow Valley U, Book 1
- By: S. Massery, SJ Sylvis
- Narrated by: Alex Kydd, Kiera Stevens
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Sticks and stones may break our bones…Hockey is my life. After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again. But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult.
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Sooo good!!
- By Judy Portelles on 01-30-24
By: S. Massery, and others
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Marked
- Boys of Bishop Mountain, Book 1
- By: Lexxi James
- Narrated by: Samantha Summers, Drew Adams
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Jess: Meet Mark Donovan. Ex-Army sniper. CEO of a multi-billion dollar global empire. Chiseled to the nth degree. And a man I want nothing to do with.I know the type. Dangerous. Sexy. A bad-boy who fills out a Tom Ford suit or pair of Calvin's in equally drool-worthy ways. At his core, the worst kind of heartbreaker. The kind who doesn't even know he did it.
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Christopher Walken female narrator!
- By Gina on 03-12-24
By: Lexxi James
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The Matchmaker: Sterling's Story
- Beaufort Billionaires, Book 1
- By: Elle Nicoll
- Narrated by: Madison Mitts, Theodore Zephyr
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
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He’s New York’s most eligible billionaire. And I’ve been hired to find him love. I’ve built a thriving business doing what I love—connecting soulmates. So, when a woman begs me to help her father, I’m on the first flight from London. My track record is flawless. Until I meet Sterling Beaufort. Suave. Charming. Devastatingly handsome. The owner of the world’s most luxurious diamond empire. But behind the silver fox’s billion-dollar smile is a complex man I’m determined to unravel. The harder I push, the fiercer he resists.
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Enjoyed
- By Debbie on 05-04-25
By: Elle Nicoll
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The Price of a Promise
- The Bad Boys of Wall Street, Book 1
- By: Ember Leigh
- Narrated by: Jeremy York, Jill Smith
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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Axel Fairchild is the eternal outsider, both in his elite MBA program and in the world of NYC finance. Powering through on charm, swagger, and smarts has always worked for him—and it’s poised to pay off in a big way as he prepares to launch his very own finance business with his brothers after graduation. There’s only one thing left on his to-do list: prying the love of his life, Cora Margulis, away from her controlling and manipulative family.
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Loved it!
- By Nayeli Gonzalez on 10-27-24
By: Ember Leigh
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Fit for Love
- By: Anna Zaires, Misha Bell
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Ryan West
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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I slept with my trainer. And as it turns out, I’m not the only one. Apparently, he sleeps with all his clients. So I block him—the last thing I need is another a-hole in my life. Especially one as irresistibly charming and handsome as Ashton Vancroft. The catch? Three years later, our best friends, Emma and Marcus, get engaged, and we are both forced to play nice at their destination wedding in Florida. Is he really the self-centered playboy I’ve made him out to be? Or is there something more to this fitness-obsessed now-billionaire that I missed the first time around?
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10 Stars ⭐️
- By Celeste on 04-16-25
By: Anna Zaires, and others
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Toxic Love
- Venomous Gods, Book 1
- By: Jagger Cole
- Narrated by: Walker Williams, Emery Erickson
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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Brutal, cold, and illegally gorgeous, Dante Sartorre isn't just mafia royalty. He's also the tyrant owner of the infamously deviant and members-only Club Venom. He's also my new husband. In my defense, I wasn't supposed to be the bride. But I sealed my fate when I saved my friend by signing the Venom Devil's marriage contract myself. Now, he owns me. All of me…
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About time!!!
- By JennRigg on 10-22-24
By: Jagger Cole
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This book definitely had a lot of the mafia vibes you would expect which brought a bit of danger and intrigue to the story and kept me entertained and engaged throughout trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I loved how protective Balor was of Ella and how he vowed to make sure her abusive ex was dealt with. There were several things I never saw coming, but that ended up making this story so much better than expected.
The voice narration with JF Harding and Desiree Ketchum was excellent. Both narrators did a stellar job and I loved the Irish accent that really brought to life the Irish Mafia angle of the story. Their voice inflections were perfect and really added to the listening experience.
Deliciously Dirty Irish Mafia
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And the female narrator took gasping breaths that were so distracting I almost returned the book. I decided to just finish it. The characters depth, especially the FMC, was just not there. Very surface. Not awful, just... not great.
It was OK
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Desiree Ketchum narrates Ella flawlessly. She captures her strength and fierceness phenomenally.
The drama that D.Garland writes into her stories will keep you on the edge of your seat! These men will stop at nothing for their family and the women the love. I was hooked on Balor & Ella's story when I first read it, but hearing it next level!!
I had no idea that I NEEEDED Balor's story this badly!
D. Garland writes the best Alpha MCs and some of the strongest FMCs that I've ever read. i have been completely consumed with the world these series have created in Astoria. You can totally read this as a standalone, but trust me your gonna wanna get to know ALL of Astoria's Royals.
Now... For Shattered Veil...
Someone call 911 ... Balor & Ella are 🔥🔥🔥
With a pånty-drenching dirty mouth, Balor is topshelf Alpha Male material. Ella is the definition of strength, independence & sass.
These two have undeniable chemistry from the start. Right out the gate, phenomenal spice, that just keeps getting better throughout the story. Navigating their inevitable relationship through the suspensionful twists and turns of their story, Balor & Ella make it out the other side with their well deserved HEA.
It will never cease to amaze me, how well written D. Garland's books are. The balance of steamy dirty scenes and plots with drama, suspense & fantastically crafted characters that have real growth and development is unmatched! You're hooked in the first chapter, on the edge of your seat devouring each page while not so secretly clenching your thighs.
5/5 ⭐
5/5 🌶️
10/5 Thrills
It'sAlways the Quite Ones!!
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The plane ride sets the mood
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🎧📚🎧 Desiree Ketchum and JF Harding were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life and did a fantastic job voicing them, accents included, and delivering a perfect portrayal of each. Harding nails it as Balor, grasping every aspect of his personality, and his versatility as a voice artist truly shines in this book, swapping out accents. Ketchum was just as amazing in Ella’s role, showcasing all aspects of her personalty as well. Both were fantastic performing the roles of the side/secondary characters, too. Their pacing and tone were just right for the story and they captured all the character’s emotions, making you feel every single one. They are entertaining storytellers and their captivating performance takes this already amazing story to another level.
Brilliant Story & Narration🎧Enthralling & Intense!
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I just finished listening to Shattered Veil by Deborah Garland, narrated in duet by Desiree Ketchum and JF Harding. I DID NOT BREATHE the last hour of this book. The plot twists are masterfully executed, building suspense until the very last second. I didn’t see those coming. At. All.
Deborah keeps the tension razor-sharp, making every new revelation hit like a gut punch.
From the moment Balor and Ella meet on a plane, sparks fly—this is not a slow burn. Their instant connection leads to a spicy in-flight encounter, setting the stage for a whirlwind romance. Balor, an Irish mafia boss, is as dangerous as he is protective, especially when he learns about Ella’s abusive ex, a cop who refuses to let her go.
Balor hires Ella’s hacker father for his company, with the condition that Ella is brought on as well. Now working as Balor’s assistant, the lines between professional and personal blur, and their feelings soon intensify.
The combination of dark romance, action, and raw emotion makes this audiobook impossible to pause.
Narrators Desiree Ketchum and JF Harding are phenomenal as Ella and Balor. Produced in duet style narration, both voice actors captured the emotions Deborah wrote flawlessly. Their chemistry makes the tension, passion, and emotions in the story feel even more intense.
I love this Irish mafia world that Deborah has created with her Astoria Royals series. Shattered Veil is the second book in the interconnected standalone series, can be read by itself, but I highly recommend starting with book one as it is where we enter the Astoria world and meet the core characters.
Shattered Veil by Deborah Garland
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Balor is enamored with Ella, and finding out she is actually who he thought she was might make things tricky, but it doesn’t slow down his growing obsession.
Ella is trying to find herself after being in a toxic relationship, her wild night was a step to healing, and that was just the beginning.
The chemistry between Balor & Ella is amazing, I absolutely adore how loving and supportive Balor is, I love that he makes sure Ella knows she is always safe with him. This was full of passion, spice, suspense, secrets, twists and absolute utter betrayal.
JF Harding does an incredible job narrating, his Irish accent absolutely fantastic. Desiree Ketchum did a wonderful job narrating as well.
My Favorite O’Rourke
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ELLA REYES , the beautiful woman who he shared 1st class seats with on the flight back from Australia .
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irish mafia
DV survivor
ONS
hacker / teacher
" no one will judge, they know what it took for you to be here "
" luck , patience , trust and shattering the veil to Balor's heart "
The master hacker & the one who defrosts his ♥️
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Hot Nerdy Hacker
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