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Wayward

By: Mary Calmes
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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Maksim Lenkov is certain he’s not a good man. His father isn’t, and since Maks is his second in command, then certainly, he’s just as evil. The list of sins is long, and there’s no getting around that. What’s messing him up is that despite all that, in the midst of life and death, his only friend tells him he’s been a blessing, law enforcement is treating him like he prevented more bloodshed than he caused, and everyone is concerned with doing right by him. Why? And how is Maks supposed to figure out who he is when everything he thought he knew is suddenly turned upside down?

It only gets weirder once he begins his new life in witness protection. Because if he’s a guardian angel of women and children, dogs, and one eccentric heiress, can he really be a bad man? Added into the mix is a handsome, loyal deputy chief of police, who lives next door and thinks Maks hangs the moon. Is it possible that living in hell never actually made him into the devil? Perhaps it was only a wayward life, and now it’s time to chart a new course.

©2023 Mary Calmes (P)2023 Dreamscape Media Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Feel-Good
Charming Writing • Memorable Characters • Complex Hero • Captivating Storyline • Adorable Dog • Elegant Storytelling
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This was the best love story ever. Great casting on performance and overall character development. This book would make an outstanding movie

A must read

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I enjoyed following Macks in his journey of going from mob enforcement in a big city to caretaker in a small town who wins the hearts and minds of the townspeople effortlessly.... like a lot of Mary Calmes Heroes tend to do. The only drawback of 1st person single POV is that you don't get into the heads of other characters...and so in a way the book feels incomplete or like it is missing something. I really wanted to see how Macks' father and former employee/friends felt and reacted when they realized Macks was still alive and turning them all in. It kind of felt too easy...all wrapped up in a neat bow tie - I thought that when Lev escaped he would be the other shoe waiting to drop...the boogie man out to get Macks...but alas he was caught by the law later on. So no muss or fuss really - Macks really was able to start a new life without any drama. Nick J. Russo was impressive as usual - his Russian accent has improved over the years as his performance has. If you have him at the helm he only enhances what is already there.

4 stars - worthy of a repeat listen

I really liked this...but felt incomplete

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I really enjoyed Nick’s performance of Wayward. I enjoyed the Russian accents and character portrayals.

Loved wayward reading!

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great captivating story. Narration is on point. I've been enjoying her writing again, as I had kind of gone off her. but this one is terrific

Really enjoyed this one.

Totally engaging!

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The writing of Mary Calmes is truly charming and has the elegance and grace bestowed to only the most amazing novels.

A Novel With the Charm of Calmes

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I love this story! Maks is a sweetheart, even though he's a badass (refomed) gangster. I love him and Gale and Misha so much! I wasn't ready for this story to end. I hope there will be more someday! I listened to the audiobook and I love the narrator.

So good!

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Mary once again you have blown my mind great work. And Nick Russo awesome performance love the accent.

Love the story

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This was good, not her best. I wish there had been more development with renovations. Nick was super.

Good

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I loved the return to Rune. In this town we know some fun will be had. This book is a nice read. I hope we get more books set in Rune.

What a sweet killer.

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It started off very slow and sort of odd, no real hook in the beginning. When I did get hooked and the setting started, it felt scene under developed and it hopped around and ended quickly. There was so much potential and it get unfinished and unrefined. Like the author was on a deadline and they said just throw in some sex scenes and turn it in. So much missed potential. It was just okay.

Missed potential

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