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The Butcher

Fifth Republic Series, Book 1

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The Butcher

By: Penelope Sky
Narrated by: Ramona Master, Michael Ferraiuolo
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I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me and his mistress is the one who told me—because he didn’t have the balls to do it himself.

I move out and get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart. I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn’t been enough for him, if I’d been stupid for marrying him in the first place.

I’m at work one night when he walks inside—the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. He sits at the bar and a forest fire burns between us. I was depressed the moment before he entered, but the second I look at his blue eyes, I forget the dumpster fire that my life has become. I invite him back to my place and it’s the most passionate night of my life. I expect to never see him again.

I just want him as an anti-depressant—but he wants me all to himself. I just got my heart ripped out of my chest so I want something easy and no-strings-attached, but he wants all the strings because he’s hooked.

I don’t get much of a say in the matter, and that’s not surprising when I learn why—because he’s the Butcher. The crime lord of all crime lords, the boss that overshadows all of Paris, that makes everyone abide by his rules—or pay.

And now I’m his.

©2025 Penelope Sky (P)2025 Dreamscape Media
Contemporary Romantic Suspense Heartfelt
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I read this series before listening to the audio, the series itself I liked ! However I couldn’t really get into the audio performance. It wasn’t horrible, I Likely had higher expectations because I enjoyed reading the series so much.

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The narrators performance was poor but the story was good. The narrators really brought down this book. I may just read the next book and and not wait for the audiobook.

Poor Performance

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I haven’t read a book this good in months! Everything about this book had me on edge and couldn’t wait to see what was next!Thank you Penelope!

Oh my gosh! Hot hot hot is all I can say!

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Great narration, story, and characters! Love love love the male main character and the female main character was admirably relatable

Did not want the book to end!

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Saw everyone talking about this book. And figured why not give it a shot. Once again got to finish the series because it does leave you on a slight cliff hanger. Definitely invested in it. But in my opinion the audiobook does not fit well with this book. The narrators just didn't go well. I think I would have much rather just read it without the audio. I think I'm going to continue to read it without it. Cuz it kind of turned me off of it. At some point I just stop listening to the audio and read it and it definitely was much better. That's just my opinion being an audiobook person as well as just reading the book itself. But I surprisingly like the book. And it looks like you have to definitely read all the other books to get closure.

the narrators did not fit for this book...

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I really liked this story, it’s relatable for those of us that are married but someone cheats and you are heartbroken…. Not sure how many times it happens when Mr Right walks into your bar and that’s it. You have anxiety thinking it’s one thing, but they think another. I can’t wait for the next book to see how it turns out for them. Narrators did a great job 👏

Good Story

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It was way too short for the money ! Typical Penelope Sky … but I love her writing so it was great , just wish it was longer and can’t wait for the next book

It was too short 15 chapters ?

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I love this book. He is so intense, but loyal. I love how there are no games no bullshit between them. This really is how real love should be with each other.

He is so intense, but we need that kind of loyalty

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cutting straight to it here... the story wasn't bad, but the guy doing Bastien was super cringe... it didn't fall in line with the character. Imagine trying to sell Austin Powers as a badass boss... that's a little less creepy. I couldn't even finish this one.

Narration poorly matched

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The narrators voices do not meld well and the plot is disappointing to say the least.

Not worth the wait.

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