Guns n' Boys
He Is Poison, Book 1 (Gay Dark Romance Mafia Thriller)
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Buy for $24.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Nathan Kelly
-
By:
-
K.A. Merikan
About this listen
Love like butterfly knives in the stomach.
Domenico Acerbi. The Villani Family’s best assassin. Ruthless. Vicious. With no patience for weakness.
Seth Villani. The Don’s son. Clueless. Stubborn. In dire need of someone to keep him in line.
Domenico Acerbi grew up ready to give his life for the Family. Ready to follow orders and exceed expectations. A proud man of honor.
The last thing he wants to deal with is training the Don’s son for his future role within the organization. Lazy, annoying, spoiled, and as hot as a Sicilian summer, Seth Villani is no mafia material. But a man who could never become a threat might just be what Domenico needs.
Seth Villani wants nothing to do with the mafia. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get a say when he’s pulled back into the fold. Thrown into a den of serpents otherwise known as the Villani Family, Seth has to find a way to navigate the maze of lies. But when Domenico Acerbi, the most vicious snake of them all, sinks his fangs into Seth, letting go becomes impossible.
If Seth is doomed to follow in his father's footsteps, he might as well enjoy himself with the most intoxicating man he’s ever met. Maybe he can even fool himself into believing that Domenico isn’t a handsome sociopath who kills for a living.
Possible Spoilers:
Themes: Enemies to lovers, mafia, homophobia, assassin, organized crime, forced proximity
Genre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thriller
Guns n’ Boys is a gritty story containing violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid façade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.
©2015, 2021 K.A. Merikan (P)2024 K.A. MerikanListeners also enjoyed...
-
Wrong Side of the Tracks Box Set
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Nathan Kelly
- Length: 50 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Shane is straight out of prison, and plans to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose.
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Love Among Reptiles
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tormented. Lethal. Dead inside.There is only one reason Miguel became the bodyguard of a cartel boss’ son. So that one day, he can take revenge and put a bullet between his father’s eyes. To do that, he needs to keep his secrets close and play a double game with the outrageous Nero Moreno.
-
-
I LOVE THIS SPIN OFF
- By Anonymous User on 08-24-24
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Take Me Apart
- Vitale Brothers, Book 1
- By: Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow
- Narrated by: Declan Winters
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I have only one goal in life: become a detective. It’s there, just out of reach, so close I can taste it. When I find out the Vitale family is about to be investigated again, I do what I do best. Jump in head first. There’s just one problem; Enzo Vitale. The man is red hot danger, every word a dare from his lips. And I never was one to turn away from a challenge….
-
-
Sweet adorable psychopath
- By Anonymous User on 11-02-23
By: Brea Alepoú, and others
-
Wrong Way Home: Taken
- Criminal Delights, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Like every other weekend, Colin is on his way home from university, but he’s taunted by the notion that he never takes risks in life and always follows the beaten path. On impulse, he decides to take a different route. Just this one time. What he doesn’t realize is that it’s the last time he has a choice. He ends up taking a detour into the darkest pit of horror, abducted by a silent, imposing man with a blood-stained axe. But what seems like his worst nightmare might just prove to be a path to the kind of freedom Colin never knew existed. Taron has lived alone for years.
-
-
Just go with it
- By Anonymous User on 04-14-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Speak and Obey
- Virtuous Sinners, Book 1
- By: Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
- Narrated by: Keval Shah
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aramis “Ari” Radford knew he was different. He was treated as an outsider with no purpose to serve except as a prop for his parents’ social image. One day he snaps and takes his life into his own hands. All he needs to do to make the world a better place is destroy true evil—the people who hurt others. So, he begins to travel the country and murder men he has decided deserve death. Aimless and with no guidance, Ari meets Officer Jules Rogers and everything changes.
-
-
Out of Dark Desires Comes Love!
- By K-Me on 10-25-22
By: Ki Brightly, and others
-
Kings of Hell MC Boxed Set
- Books 1-5
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 73 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Includes books one through five of the Kings of Hell MC series: Laurent and the Beast, My Dark Knight, On Your Knees, Prospect, Gray's Shadow, and In the Arms of the Beast.
-
-
I couldn't put it down
- By Bud on 02-09-21
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Wrong Side of the Tracks Box Set
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Nathan Kelly
- Length: 50 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Shane is straight out of prison, and plans to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose.
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Love Among Reptiles
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tormented. Lethal. Dead inside.There is only one reason Miguel became the bodyguard of a cartel boss’ son. So that one day, he can take revenge and put a bullet between his father’s eyes. To do that, he needs to keep his secrets close and play a double game with the outrageous Nero Moreno.
-
-
I LOVE THIS SPIN OFF
- By Anonymous User on 08-24-24
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Take Me Apart
- Vitale Brothers, Book 1
- By: Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow
- Narrated by: Declan Winters
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I have only one goal in life: become a detective. It’s there, just out of reach, so close I can taste it. When I find out the Vitale family is about to be investigated again, I do what I do best. Jump in head first. There’s just one problem; Enzo Vitale. The man is red hot danger, every word a dare from his lips. And I never was one to turn away from a challenge….
-
-
Sweet adorable psychopath
- By Anonymous User on 11-02-23
By: Brea Alepoú, and others
-
Wrong Way Home: Taken
- Criminal Delights, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Like every other weekend, Colin is on his way home from university, but he’s taunted by the notion that he never takes risks in life and always follows the beaten path. On impulse, he decides to take a different route. Just this one time. What he doesn’t realize is that it’s the last time he has a choice. He ends up taking a detour into the darkest pit of horror, abducted by a silent, imposing man with a blood-stained axe. But what seems like his worst nightmare might just prove to be a path to the kind of freedom Colin never knew existed. Taron has lived alone for years.
-
-
Just go with it
- By Anonymous User on 04-14-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Speak and Obey
- Virtuous Sinners, Book 1
- By: Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
- Narrated by: Keval Shah
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aramis “Ari” Radford knew he was different. He was treated as an outsider with no purpose to serve except as a prop for his parents’ social image. One day he snaps and takes his life into his own hands. All he needs to do to make the world a better place is destroy true evil—the people who hurt others. So, he begins to travel the country and murder men he has decided deserve death. Aimless and with no guidance, Ari meets Officer Jules Rogers and everything changes.
-
-
Out of Dark Desires Comes Love!
- By K-Me on 10-25-22
By: Ki Brightly, and others
-
Kings of Hell MC Boxed Set
- Books 1-5
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 73 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Includes books one through five of the Kings of Hell MC series: Laurent and the Beast, My Dark Knight, On Your Knees, Prospect, Gray's Shadow, and In the Arms of the Beast.
-
-
I couldn't put it down
- By Bud on 02-09-21
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Roman
- Vampire's Mate, Book 1
- By: Grae Bryan
- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Danny Kingman is used to fending for himself. Working nonstop as an ER nurse to pay for his mother’s care, he’s been putting his own life on hold for as long as he can remember. But when an unbelievably hot, strangely intense man saves him from a mugging, Danny has a feeling everything is about to change. Especially when that man suddenly pops out a pair of fangs.
-
-
will there be more on Audible
- By Anonymous User on 06-07-23
By: Grae Bryan
-
Feel My Pain
- M/M Revenge Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two years ago, the Rabid Hyenas MC ripped Zane apart like a pack of starving wolves. But he’s not only a survivor, he took revenge that same night. Turns out, one of the bikers is still alive, and as long as that’s the case, Zane will not know peace. Especially since Roach is the dirtbag who caused all the mayhem in the first place.
-
-
OMG WTF OMG WTF
- By Leo on 07-16-20
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Road of No Return
- Hounds of Valhalla MC, Sex & Mayhem, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On the day of Stitch’s divorce, lust personified enters the biker bar he’s celebrating at. Tattooed all over, pierced, confident, and hot as hellfire, Zak is the bone Stitch has waited for life to throw him. All Stitch wants is a sniff, a taste, a lick. What follows instead is gluttony of the most carnal sort, and nothing will ever be the same. Forced to hide his new love affair from the whole world, Stitch juggles family, club life, and crime, but it’s only a matter of time until it becomes too hard.
-
-
So hot and passionate
- By Nica Flor on 02-06-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Soul Eater
- Monstrous, Book 1
- By: Lily Mayne
- Narrated by: Michael Lesley
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Twenty years ago, monsters rose on earth and began a new age of civilization. One where humans live in military-controlled, cramped and dirty cities along the coasts, and the majority of the United States is known as the Wastes. A lawless, desolate and dangerous place, teeming with monsters that have claimed the land for their own. Including Wyn the Soul Eater. He appears every three years, making his way across the country and slaughtering humans randomly, sucking them dry until they’re nothing but husks.
-
-
I wanted to like this....
- By Kristine on 03-07-23
By: Lily Mayne
-
Not like Other Boys
- M/M Bully Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Tyler Kent
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ethan is a young artist-entrepreneur with a love for quirky taxidermy. Roadkill is so much better than people. By the end of high school, all he wants is to develop his business, yet all his parents want is for him to go to law school. That is more than enough of a problem for Ethan, so any kind of love life is out of the question. That is until Robert Hunter, the quarterback of the football team, comes crashing into him. Literally.
-
-
Not quite what I expected
- By Nic S on 12-08-20
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Forbidden Mafia Prince
- The Malvagio Duet, Book 1
- By: Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Manhattan, tensions are rising. In a play for power, the Rossetti family has made a decisive blow, crippling their rivals—an act that has forced the Fiores to make a desperate move to maintain their supremacy. Many miles away, Luca Davis, a young medical student, has no idea his life is about to change. No idea that everything he's been told about his life has been a lie.
-
-
Swoon!
- By Kindle Customer on 02-17-23
By: Ella Frank, and others
-
For the Fans
- By: Nyla K
- Narrated by: Javi Wilder, Corvin King
- Length: 22 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Kyran Harbor is everything I'm not. Rich. Popular. A superstar football player who's awfully broody for someone who has it all. Basically, he's a preppy jock who hates me. Oh, and he's also my stepbrother. That's right. We're stuck together, sharing a school, a house, a bathroom. Honestly I wouldn't care if he wasn't such an uptight control freak who messes with me just because we're different. I had every intention of avoiding him when we got to college. Until abrupt misfortune forces us both into a compromising position.
-
-
The book was better...
- By ANON on 10-06-23
By: Nyla K
-
Distorted
- Alabaster Penitentiary, Book 1
- By: Nyla K
- Narrated by: Michael Gallagher, Bryant Walker
- Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This is Alabaster Penitentiary…where they send you when the world thinks you’re dead. And trust me, you’ll wish you were. We’re the stain on society. The freaks, the creeps, your favorite Netflix documentaries come to life. They lock us up and throw away the key, because we deserve it. But not me. I’m just a lowly bank robber. I don’t belong here, surrounded by psychopaths and killers with no remorse…At least, I don’t think I do.
-
-
Unconsentual? No thanks!
- By Tjackster74 on 04-17-23
By: Nyla K
-
Bad Wrong Things
- By: C.P. Harris
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The day Clint sees his son, Joey, off to basic training, the young man he’s devoted his life to extracts one promise from him: spend the summer doing something selfish for a change. The request seems harmless enough until Joey puts his best friend, Raven, in charge of seeing it through.
-
-
This was BAD and WRONG
- By VA on 04-28-23
By: C.P. Harris
-
Endangered Species
- Time Served, Book 1
- By: Onley James
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After spending his formative years in an abusive home, NICHOLAS WEBSTER has made a pretty good life for himself. He has friends, a lucrative job with Elite Protection Services, and a side gig that lets him help out those escaping the same abusive home situation he left behind. But no matter how many people he helps, he can’t escape the guilt over the one person he didn’t—his step-brother, Cyrus.
-
-
Onley James has done it again
- By Artist R on 12-02-23
By: Onley James
-
Lucien
- A Dark Mafia Romance: The Marchesi Family, Book 1
- By: Silvia Violet
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I never imagined the protector I longed for would be a mob boss who demanded complete control. I shouldn’t have gone to Lucien’s office. Once I looked into his eyes, I couldn’t leave. He commanded me to kneel. Beg. Obey. I couldn’t help myself. One taste, and I craved more. Lucien vowed to protect me from his enemies...But who’s going to protect my heart from him?
-
-
Stockholm Syndrome the book/series
- By Karlene Anderson on 09-16-20
By: Silvia Violet
-
Unhinged
- Necessary Evils
- By: Onley James
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Adam Mulvaney lives a double life. By day, he’s the spoiled youngest son of an eccentric billionaire. By night, he’s an unrepentant killer, one of seven psychopaths raised to right the wrongs of a justice system that keeps failing. Noah Holt has spent years dreaming of vengeance for the death of his father, but when faced with his killer, he learns a daunting truth he can’t escape. His father was a monster.
-
-
I maybe love this book
- By Amber on 10-29-21
By: Onley James
Related to this topic
-
Santori
- By: Maris Black
- Narrated by: J.F. Harding
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Michael Kage Santori has just inherited a thriving hotel and millions of dollars. He’s poised to become an MMA champion. Things couldn’t be better between him and his college boy lover, Jamie Atwood - especially in the bedroom, where Jamie is more than eager to let Kage take out his aggressions on him. Kage seems to have it all, but success and happiness have come at a steep price. After all of the childhood trauma he endured at the hands of his controlling uncle, Peter Santori, it’s a miracle Kage has any shred of sanity left. And now, because of him, Jamie is a murderer.
-
-
Oddly constructed but compelling serial installment
- By Cranky Reader on 04-13-19
By: Maris Black
-
Sunshine and Bullets
- By: CoraLee June
- Narrated by: Benjamin D. Walker, Jo Raylan
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Sunshine. It's a nickname I haven't heard since I lived on Woodbury Lane, where the houses were pretty, but the secrets? Deadly. It was a pet name known only to the Bullets. Rough, violent, and ruthless, they laid claim to the town - and my heart. I wasn't supposed to fall for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks‚ especially not four of them. But they were the only ones who understood that sometimes hell hides in plain sight.
-
-
Wow!!
- By Reader on 06-17-19
By: CoraLee June
-
Caveman
- A Single Dad Next Door Romance
- By: Jo Raven
- Narrated by: Anna Riordan, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Matthew Hansen is the kind of handsome that has grown women whispering behind their hands and giggling like schoolgirls. Dark, tall and mysterious, he's a newcomer to our little town. He's a gritty, grease-covered mechanic, and a single daddy. Sweet, right? Plus, he's looking for a nanny - and I am desperately looking for a job. Sounds like the perfect deal. Only he's a jerk. An uncivilized, hulking brute. Zero manners. Zero interest in making me feel welcome in his home. Downright rude. But oh, so sexy. And I need the job. I can do this.
-
-
ugh!
- By Kristin on 10-24-17
By: Jo Raven
-
Bad Habits
- Wages of Sin, Book 1
- By: Neve Wilder, Onley James
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Smart-mouthed hacker Caspian escaped an abusive home at 16. Now he's one of the most sought-after black-hat hackers in the world. Jonah is a ruthless contract killer with only one weakness: the vibrant runaway he took in years ago, Caspian. But Cas bailed when he turned 18, and Jonah has maintained a steady diet of eat, kill, sleep since then. A threat to Cas' life brings him back years later - not as the boy Jonah remembers, but as a hardened computer hacker with a price on his head and a list of names everybody wants.
-
-
Not enough story
- By Amazon Customer on 08-17-21
By: Neve Wilder, and others
-
Imperfect Monster
- A Dark Romance
- By: Jennifer Bene
- Narrated by: Danika Keane, Burke Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nicky just wants to save her brother. She showed up with an envelope full of cash and a smart mouth and found herself in a den of monsters. I wish I could say I was the best of them, I wish I could protect her - but I’m far from perfect.
-
-
SORRY.. BUT IT'S A NO FROM ME
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 05-13-19
By: Jennifer Bene
-
Made in Jersey Bundle, Books 1-4
- By: Tessa Bailey
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 24 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This bundle includes four standalone Made in Jersey contemporary romances that can be listened to in any order: Book 1, Crashed Out: Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. When he returns years later, while his successful band is on hiatus, will the blinding, insatiable force that grips them both end up crashing and taking them both down with it?
-
-
Spicy
- By Amanda Brown on 04-09-23
By: Tessa Bailey
-
Santori
- By: Maris Black
- Narrated by: J.F. Harding
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Michael Kage Santori has just inherited a thriving hotel and millions of dollars. He’s poised to become an MMA champion. Things couldn’t be better between him and his college boy lover, Jamie Atwood - especially in the bedroom, where Jamie is more than eager to let Kage take out his aggressions on him. Kage seems to have it all, but success and happiness have come at a steep price. After all of the childhood trauma he endured at the hands of his controlling uncle, Peter Santori, it’s a miracle Kage has any shred of sanity left. And now, because of him, Jamie is a murderer.
-
-
Oddly constructed but compelling serial installment
- By Cranky Reader on 04-13-19
By: Maris Black
-
Sunshine and Bullets
- By: CoraLee June
- Narrated by: Benjamin D. Walker, Jo Raylan
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Sunshine. It's a nickname I haven't heard since I lived on Woodbury Lane, where the houses were pretty, but the secrets? Deadly. It was a pet name known only to the Bullets. Rough, violent, and ruthless, they laid claim to the town - and my heart. I wasn't supposed to fall for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks‚ especially not four of them. But they were the only ones who understood that sometimes hell hides in plain sight.
-
-
Wow!!
- By Reader on 06-17-19
By: CoraLee June
-
Caveman
- A Single Dad Next Door Romance
- By: Jo Raven
- Narrated by: Anna Riordan, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Matthew Hansen is the kind of handsome that has grown women whispering behind their hands and giggling like schoolgirls. Dark, tall and mysterious, he's a newcomer to our little town. He's a gritty, grease-covered mechanic, and a single daddy. Sweet, right? Plus, he's looking for a nanny - and I am desperately looking for a job. Sounds like the perfect deal. Only he's a jerk. An uncivilized, hulking brute. Zero manners. Zero interest in making me feel welcome in his home. Downright rude. But oh, so sexy. And I need the job. I can do this.
-
-
ugh!
- By Kristin on 10-24-17
By: Jo Raven
-
Bad Habits
- Wages of Sin, Book 1
- By: Neve Wilder, Onley James
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Smart-mouthed hacker Caspian escaped an abusive home at 16. Now he's one of the most sought-after black-hat hackers in the world. Jonah is a ruthless contract killer with only one weakness: the vibrant runaway he took in years ago, Caspian. But Cas bailed when he turned 18, and Jonah has maintained a steady diet of eat, kill, sleep since then. A threat to Cas' life brings him back years later - not as the boy Jonah remembers, but as a hardened computer hacker with a price on his head and a list of names everybody wants.
-
-
Not enough story
- By Amazon Customer on 08-17-21
By: Neve Wilder, and others
-
Imperfect Monster
- A Dark Romance
- By: Jennifer Bene
- Narrated by: Danika Keane, Burke Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Nicky just wants to save her brother. She showed up with an envelope full of cash and a smart mouth and found herself in a den of monsters. I wish I could say I was the best of them, I wish I could protect her - but I’m far from perfect.
-
-
SORRY.. BUT IT'S A NO FROM ME
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 05-13-19
By: Jennifer Bene
-
Made in Jersey Bundle, Books 1-4
- By: Tessa Bailey
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 24 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This bundle includes four standalone Made in Jersey contemporary romances that can be listened to in any order: Book 1, Crashed Out: Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. When he returns years later, while his successful band is on hiatus, will the blinding, insatiable force that grips them both end up crashing and taking them both down with it?
-
-
Spicy
- By Amanda Brown on 04-09-23
By: Tessa Bailey
-
Promises and Pomegranates
- Monsters & Muses, Book 1
- By: Sav R. Miller
- Narrated by: Rock Engle, Charlotte Claremont
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
To most, Kal Anderson is a villain. Harbinger of death, keeper of souls, frequenter of nightmares. Doctor Death. Hades incarnate. They say he stole me. Usurped my fiancé and filled the cracks in my heart with empty promises. Imprinted his crimson fingerprints on my psyche and tried to set me free. They’re not wrong, per se. Except it was my choice to stay.
-
-
Their ruin and salvation
- By Minge&MurkinsMom on 07-26-22
By: Sav R. Miller
-
Forbidden Mafia Prince
- The Malvagio Duet, Book 1
- By: Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In Manhattan, tensions are rising. In a play for power, the Rossetti family has made a decisive blow, crippling their rivals—an act that has forced the Fiores to make a desperate move to maintain their supremacy. Many miles away, Luca Davis, a young medical student, has no idea his life is about to change. No idea that everything he's been told about his life has been a lie.
-
-
Swoon!
- By Kindle Customer on 02-17-23
By: Ella Frank, and others
-
Danger Zone
- The Elite, Book 1
- By: Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Christian Fox
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Reckless, arrogant, and bold, Solo is as known in the US Navy for his bad-boy reputation as he is for his skills as a fighter pilot. It’s a surprise to his peers, then, when he’s chosen to train and compete at the most prestigious naval aviation academy in the world. Disciplined, smart, and confident, Panther can’t afford not to play by the rules. As the son of a top Navy commander, all eyes are on him, and being anything less than number one is unacceptable.
-
-
Panther and Solo 💙💛💙💛
- By April Reads and Listens on 06-10-20
By: Brooke Blaine, and others
-
Dubious
- The Loan Shark Duet, Book 1
- By: Charmaine Pauls
- Narrated by: Lee Turner Smith, Adara Stevens
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I'm a loan shark. Breaking people is in my blood. The Haynes were supposed to be a straightforward job. Go in and pull the trigger twice. One bullet for Charlie, one for his sister. But when I saw Valentina, I wanted her. Only, in our world, those who owe us don't get second chances. No way in hell will my mother let her live. So I devised a plan to keep her. It's depraved. It's immoral. It's dubious. It's perfect. Just like her.
-
-
This book is racist.
- By Tayboobear on 09-26-19
By: Charmaine Pauls
-
The Rebel of Raleigh High
- Raleigh Rebels Series, Book 1
- By: Callie Hart
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Charlotte North
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Hit me. Kick me. Hurt me. Hate me. There’s nothing that the students of Raleigh High can do to Silver Parisi anymore. Over the past year, she’s had to endure more pain and suffering than most people are asked to bear in their lifetimes. She’s a pariah, an outcast, a ghost. She’s also never been one to take shit lying down, though...despite what half the football team might say. With only 168 days left of the school year, it won’t be long until graduation, and Silver’s planning on skipping town and leaving Raleigh firmly in her rearview mirror. Until he comes along....
-
-
Not a YA only! Do NOT blow this off!
- By Amazon Customer on 02-29-20
By: Callie Hart
-
Prophet
- By: S. M. West
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Money is my mistress. Solving problems, my trade. Until the tables turn, and trouble finds me. Now on the run, I need a plan. But not before I’m blindsided by a pain-in-the-ass stranger. Maggie. Curves, startling blue eyes, and she hates me. I don’t trust her, and with good reason. My plan is simple: use her. Then I kiss her. Touch her. Crave her. She was my way out; now she’s my downfall.
-
-
Fun "bad boy" romance
- By Tracey on 05-06-20
By: S. M. West
People who viewed this also viewed...
-
Wrong Side of the Tracks Box Set
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Nathan Kelly
- Length: 50 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Shane is straight out of prison, and plans to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose.
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Feel My Pain
- M/M Revenge Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two years ago, the Rabid Hyenas MC ripped Zane apart like a pack of starving wolves. But he’s not only a survivor, he took revenge that same night. Turns out, one of the bikers is still alive, and as long as that’s the case, Zane will not know peace. Especially since Roach is the dirtbag who caused all the mayhem in the first place.
-
-
OMG WTF OMG WTF
- By Leo on 07-16-20
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Wrong Way Home: Taken
- Criminal Delights, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Like every other weekend, Colin is on his way home from university, but he’s taunted by the notion that he never takes risks in life and always follows the beaten path. On impulse, he decides to take a different route. Just this one time. What he doesn’t realize is that it’s the last time he has a choice. He ends up taking a detour into the darkest pit of horror, abducted by a silent, imposing man with a blood-stained axe. But what seems like his worst nightmare might just prove to be a path to the kind of freedom Colin never knew existed. Taron has lived alone for years.
-
-
Just go with it
- By Anonymous User on 04-14-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Speak and Obey
- Virtuous Sinners, Book 1
- By: Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
- Narrated by: Keval Shah
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aramis “Ari” Radford knew he was different. He was treated as an outsider with no purpose to serve except as a prop for his parents’ social image. One day he snaps and takes his life into his own hands. All he needs to do to make the world a better place is destroy true evil—the people who hurt others. So, he begins to travel the country and murder men he has decided deserve death. Aimless and with no guidance, Ari meets Officer Jules Rogers and everything changes.
-
-
Out of Dark Desires Comes Love!
- By K-Me on 10-25-22
By: Ki Brightly, and others
-
Unlovable Bastard
- Gay Dark Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After years of working for a loan shark, Robert is done with blood and violence. All he has to show for it is a bag of money and a lifetime of regrets. There’s no other way out of his line of work than in a body bag. So Robert decides to die. But on the night he chooses to seal his own fate, destiny offers him a chance at redemption.
-
-
Dark, gritty, emotional
- By RACHEL REED on 04-29-21
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Lucien
- A Dark Mafia Romance: The Marchesi Family, Book 1
- By: Silvia Violet
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I never imagined the protector I longed for would be a mob boss who demanded complete control. I shouldn’t have gone to Lucien’s office. Once I looked into his eyes, I couldn’t leave. He commanded me to kneel. Beg. Obey. I couldn’t help myself. One taste, and I craved more. Lucien vowed to protect me from his enemies...But who’s going to protect my heart from him?
-
-
Stockholm Syndrome the book/series
- By Karlene Anderson on 09-16-20
By: Silvia Violet
-
Wrong Side of the Tracks Box Set
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Nathan Kelly
- Length: 50 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Shane is straight out of prison, and plans to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose.
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Feel My Pain
- M/M Revenge Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two years ago, the Rabid Hyenas MC ripped Zane apart like a pack of starving wolves. But he’s not only a survivor, he took revenge that same night. Turns out, one of the bikers is still alive, and as long as that’s the case, Zane will not know peace. Especially since Roach is the dirtbag who caused all the mayhem in the first place.
-
-
OMG WTF OMG WTF
- By Leo on 07-16-20
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Wrong Way Home: Taken
- Criminal Delights, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Like every other weekend, Colin is on his way home from university, but he’s taunted by the notion that he never takes risks in life and always follows the beaten path. On impulse, he decides to take a different route. Just this one time. What he doesn’t realize is that it’s the last time he has a choice. He ends up taking a detour into the darkest pit of horror, abducted by a silent, imposing man with a blood-stained axe. But what seems like his worst nightmare might just prove to be a path to the kind of freedom Colin never knew existed. Taron has lived alone for years.
-
-
Just go with it
- By Anonymous User on 04-14-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Speak and Obey
- Virtuous Sinners, Book 1
- By: Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
- Narrated by: Keval Shah
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aramis “Ari” Radford knew he was different. He was treated as an outsider with no purpose to serve except as a prop for his parents’ social image. One day he snaps and takes his life into his own hands. All he needs to do to make the world a better place is destroy true evil—the people who hurt others. So, he begins to travel the country and murder men he has decided deserve death. Aimless and with no guidance, Ari meets Officer Jules Rogers and everything changes.
-
-
Out of Dark Desires Comes Love!
- By K-Me on 10-25-22
By: Ki Brightly, and others
-
Unlovable Bastard
- Gay Dark Romance
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After years of working for a loan shark, Robert is done with blood and violence. All he has to show for it is a bag of money and a lifetime of regrets. There’s no other way out of his line of work than in a body bag. So Robert decides to die. But on the night he chooses to seal his own fate, destiny offers him a chance at redemption.
-
-
Dark, gritty, emotional
- By RACHEL REED on 04-29-21
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Lucien
- A Dark Mafia Romance: The Marchesi Family, Book 1
- By: Silvia Violet
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I never imagined the protector I longed for would be a mob boss who demanded complete control. I shouldn’t have gone to Lucien’s office. Once I looked into his eyes, I couldn’t leave. He commanded me to kneel. Beg. Obey. I couldn’t help myself. One taste, and I craved more. Lucien vowed to protect me from his enemies...But who’s going to protect my heart from him?
-
-
Stockholm Syndrome the book/series
- By Karlene Anderson on 09-16-20
By: Silvia Violet
-
Taken by the Lord of the Nocturne Court
- Dark Companions, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Jamie Treselyan, John Hartley
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I'm your typical small-town loser stuck in a dead-end job. Single, because dating is for well-adjusted human beings, not traumatized gay boys with trust issues. All I want is to leave my past behind and finally start living. My wish comes true in the most bizarre way imaginable. One evening, a beautiful man with pointy ears and flowing dark locks appears out of nowhere. He proclaims I am to be his 'Dark Companion' based on some stupid deal I made in a dream. Oh, and apparently he's an elven prince, the Lord of Shadows, Protector of the Nightmare Realm, and Knight of Grief Ocean.
-
-
Stunning
- By KTee on 11-19-24
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Where the Devil Says Goodnight
- Folk Lore, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Adam: Catholic priest. Celibate. Does not yield to temptation. Emil: Sinner. Seducer. Snake. Hot as hell itself. After a sheltered childhood ruled by religion, all Adam wants is to be a good priest and make his parents proud. But it’s hard to stay virtuous in a big city like Warsaw, and when he makes one slipup, his life spirals into ruin. He is sent to a tiny mountain village, where he hopes to live down his shame and work on restraint.
-
-
Ominous. Slow Burn. Intimate
- By W.F. on 04-27-20
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Mafia Kingpin's Boy
- An M/M Bad Boy Instalove Novella
- By: Dillon Hunter
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
One night. One wrong move. That's all it took to change everything. I knew better than to try and make a move on his turf, in his town. Maybe I was stupid. Maybe I was feeling reckless. Maybe I just wanted to feel something--anything at all--that night. Or maybe I wanted to push him, just to see how far he would go. Now I'm in too deep and I have to make a choice that will change my life forever. Out here on the streets, there are winners and losers. I've been on the losing side for way too long. It's time I started winning. But is the price too high? Mafia Kingpin's Boy is a high heat ...
By: Dillon Hunter
-
Road of No Return
- Hounds of Valhalla MC, Sex & Mayhem, Book 1
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On the day of Stitch’s divorce, lust personified enters the biker bar he’s celebrating at. Tattooed all over, pierced, confident, and hot as hellfire, Zak is the bone Stitch has waited for life to throw him. All Stitch wants is a sniff, a taste, a lick. What follows instead is gluttony of the most carnal sort, and nothing will ever be the same. Forced to hide his new love affair from the whole world, Stitch juggles family, club life, and crime, but it’s only a matter of time until it becomes too hard.
-
-
So hot and passionate
- By Nica Flor on 02-06-19
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Love Among Reptiles
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Wyatt Baker
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tormented. Lethal. Dead inside.There is only one reason Miguel became the bodyguard of a cartel boss’ son. So that one day, he can take revenge and put a bullet between his father’s eyes. To do that, he needs to keep his secrets close and play a double game with the outrageous Nero Moreno.
-
-
I LOVE THIS SPIN OFF
- By Anonymous User on 08-24-24
By: K.A. Merikan
-
Reckless
- Leather & Chrome, Book
- By: Kiki Clark
- Narrated by: John Solo
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tank is done with his old life. All it's brought him is trouble and misery in the form of a four-year prison term. Though he did find one good thing while behind bars: Charles "CJ" Crane, pen pal extraordinaire. After months of exchanging increasingly personal letters, Tank knows exactly where he's headed as soon as the prison gates open. CJ doesn't know he's coming, and he's not sure what he'll say when he gets there, but he knows one thing for certain.
-
-
A Sweet (and Kinky) Love Story
- By Leah Brock on 07-31-21
By: Kiki Clark
-
Manic Pixie Dream Boy
- Gay Rockstar Romance (The Underdogs, Book 1)
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Tyler Kent
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
All Dusk wants out of life is for his band to become world famous. He also wants to have a lot of fun along the way. And to get his rocks off. When he wants something, he goes for it, consequences be damned. So when he sees a gorgeous pink-haired guy who is the human equivalent of tattooed cotton candy, he can’t help but have a taste. But it’s when Lolly ends up on their tour bus that Dusk knows their meeting was destiny.
-
-
Manic and Mayhem ❤️
- By RACHEL REED on 11-07-21
By: K.A. Merikan
-
It's Just Us
- An M/M Age Play Romance
- By: R. Phoenix, Chris McHart
- Narrated by: Kenneth Obi
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Used to pretending he’s someone he’s not, 21-year-old college student Micah has been hiding his true self. When a prank sends him into a bar on kink night, he finds something he never knew he needed: A world so strange, yet so alluring, where someone offers to take care of him...even though escaping all the pressure sounds too good to be true. But can he find something lasting with a daddy who likes to pamper him? Can he trust Carter to be his first in so many ways?
-
-
ALSO better the second time!
- By Avidreader2233 on 02-22-20
By: R. Phoenix, and others
-
All I Want for Christmas Is Revenge
- By: K.A. Merikan
- Narrated by: Simon Dornet, Nick J. Russo
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Being a hitman is the loneliest of jobs. We don't have many friends. Some don't even have family. Lovers? Try explaining to your boyfriend why there's blood on your shirt. Christmas is the worst time to be alone. This year, love is in the cards for me, all thanks to a letter I found in the street. It reads, "Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is revenge…"
-
-
Big, Lovable Killer & His Boy Filled with Revenge!
- By Rose~Dove on 12-08-24
By: K.A. Merikan
-
White Noise
- Caffeine Daydreams, Book 1
- By: Lark Taylor
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie, Dan Calley
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I thought my day couldn't get any worse. After catching my best friend and girlfriend in bed together, the only thing going right in my life is the interview for my dream job. But fate is laughing at my expense. One mishap leads to another until I find myself trapped in a lift and missing my interview. And I'm not alone. I'm about to discover unexpected things about Luca Weston, lead singer of the world-famous rock band Caffeine Daydreams.
-
-
Better than expected
- By Tobcont on 03-06-24
By: Lark Taylor
-
Not All Himbos Wear Capes
- Villainous Things, Book 1
- By: C. Rochelle
- Narrated by: Philip Alces, John Solo
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Big City is supposedly the place where dreams come true. As someone just trying to live my life, I can tell you it’s more like a recurring nightmare where dreams get c*ckblocked at every turn. Especially if you’re a supervillain like me. The irony is that I have zero powers, despite coming from purebred villain stock, but try telling that to Big City’s beloved hero, Captain Masculine.
-
-
How, how, how is this so entertaining??? 🫤
- By Bookfriend83 on 06-10-23
By: C. Rochelle
-
The Nerd & the Ex-Con
- Ex's and No's, Book 1
- By: Sage Abbott
- Narrated by: Iggy Toma, Shannon Gunn
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
For almost a decade, I've been the secret pen pal of a convict—my best friend's father. All I wanted was to help bridge the gap between father and son. But the innocent act soon turns into more. Through our letters, I am able to be the brave, confident guy I am in fact, not. So what if I fibbed a little when I sent him a false photograph of me? And reinvented myself in those letters? After all, what's the harm when Griff will never be released from prison?
-
-
Excellent Narration, very Cliched storyline
- By D.W. on 09-02-24
By: Sage Abbott
What listeners say about Guns n' Boys
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 11-25-23
INCEST
Didn’t know there was incest I feel like that should be the first thing people should know about before listening but if it wasn’t for the incest this would be 5 stars all around I get that there only half brothers but still kinda weird the story it great it just that part.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Ash
- 05-30-24
Hot!
I really got into this book. I am dying to start the next one.
Seth and Dom and super steamy together. I am really enjoying their dynamics. The story is fun and I know will get to spend a long time with this pair.
highly recommend!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Lee Ann
- 12-30-21
Loved it !!
Loved the couple and plot. I love how well rounded the characters are. Was great to listen to for my shift at work.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Carol
- 09-07-21
It’s finally on audio!!!
By the time I finished listening to this book on audio, I will have finished all the books in this series by text. So, my review for the audiobook will be slightly more forgiving than the one I had when I first read this book?
Look. I’m just going to say it. I was not a fan of the first 2 books in this series when I first read them, and I still think they are the least likable books in the series. These are books you need to read to get to know the characters, but the series overall (throughout 11 books!) gives a lot of slow character growth you normally wouldn’t see from a romance series with, say, MCs that change ever book.
Guns n’ Boys is the long game. And patience is key.
While this book is probably my least favorite, I LOVE this series overall and the fact that we’re finally getting audiobooks for these is a DREAM. I’m so happy we’re going to get these audiobooks funded and available to listen to over and over again, because I series is just *chef’s kiss*
So, what is this book about?
Seth is an Italian mafia don’s youngest son and has spent the past several years studying at a college in the US. When he's kidnapped, and eventually rescued, he's shaken up and first order of business is that his days in the US living as an openly gay man is now over. He is rescued by Domenico, or "Dom", a man who Seth grew up with as a child, but hasn't seen in a long time.
Content notes include homomisia, transmisia, violence, misogyny, death, kidnapping, threats, amputation, not quite consensual sex (and definitely comes off more like rape), and an implied incest relationship (allegedly blood related stepbrothers).
There was a breaking point between Seth and Dom when they were younger, and Dom was taken away and eventually trained to be the assassin he is today. It is alleged that Seth and Dom share the same father, and Seth and Dom have sex. A lot of sex. I say allegedly related because ******SPOILER***** they turn out not to be? But that’s a revelation in a future book and not this one. So, ymmv with how you feel about reading that here and that Seth and Dom pursue a relationship anyway while believing they are stepbrothers.
Seth is, at heart, a soft soul who just wants to create new recipes and cook all day. He’s really not cut out for the life his family expects him to live. He's not the oldest, and when his father names Seth as his successor, it comes as a shock to everyone. Not to say Seth's older brother is particularly suitable to be the next don, but he definitely seems more ready for a life of crime than Seth.
Dom is the assassin for their mafia family and comes across as very abusive in this book. It’s how he was raised and all he’s been molded to be. He resorts to violence a lot and keeps pushing Seth to have sex even when Seth tells him no. Dom keeps hounding Seth to bottom even when Seth struggles to get away or repeatedly tells Dom to stop. It's beyond me that Dom says he would never rape anyone unless ordered to by the don, AND YET, what does he call what he's doing to Seth? Dom also hits and punches Seth when Seth doesn't agree with something he says, and Dom never shows remorse for doing so. Dom unnecessarily goes out of his way to intimidate Seth at every turn and he even says in his POV chapters that he's “grooming” Seth to be more responsive to Dom.
Dom may be the younger one, and shorter, and lean where Seth is the taller and bigger guy with more muscles. But Dom has an intensity about him that makes him a man not to be trifled with. Sometimes, I just want Seth to punch Dom in the face and for Dom to actually apologize.
I want to say my feelings on Seth and Dom’s relationship does get addressed throughout the series and amends are made, but it doesn’t make the first book less harder to read. It’s still violent. It’s still not okay.
The thing about Dom is that he never apologizes and, sure, he needs to train Seth to be the new don, but Dom's blasé and uncaring attitude makes him very hard to like here. Seth expresses PTSD from his kidnapping and Dom straight-up does not care.
Most of this book is sex scenes and with very little focus on scenes involving their training or doing whatever their Berlin job is to “observe” the woman who helped kidnap Seth. This book is definitely more sex heavy than future books of the series, and I had forgotten that until I relistened to it in this book.
Also, I have nothing against having a m/m/m scene, but the one in this book felt very random and it was more a way to introduce a character from a series by another author? There didn't really seem to be a reason to introduce Silvio other than to say that all mafia leaders might be queer. Silvio is an interesting character for sure, but was it enough to push me to read Silvio's books? No. I mean, I did eventually try to read his book, but winded up shelving it under DNF anyways because Silvio outside of the Guns n’ Boys series wasn’t as interesting to me.
So, I guess I just found the Silvio scenes pointless and could have done without them when Dom is clearly capable of taking care of dead bodies by himself and the threesome scene adds nothing.
The audiobook narration is great. Wyatt Baker already does the narration for the authors motorcycle club, Sex & Mayhem, and the Four Mercenaries series, among others. I’m a big fan. I liked the clips he did for the authors Patreon over the years for this series so seeing him getting to perform the whole book does not come as a surprise. I really liked his Italian accents for Seth and Dom. I do feel like Seth sounds maybe a bit too whiny at times, but I could attribute that to his character in book 1 versus the Seth I just finished reading in book 11.
Wyatt Baker’s British accent for the slight second that Dom slipped into it? Give me more of that. Has Wyatt Baker narrated any characters with British accents? I must find out.
I think it’s great he didn’t go for any accent for the Chinese characters who captured Seth, who were only described in the books as having a “Mandarin” accent, whatever that means. That could’ve been been offensive and I’m glad he just skipped right over that.
I’m happy with Wyatt Baker performing these audiobooks. Will he also narrated the m/f novella (like a narration with a female narrator?? sign up Elena Wolfe, PLEASE. I need to listen to Lucrezia and Santo on audio) or will the f/f crossover with Sex & Mayhem be turned into audiobooks too? I want all the audiobooks!! I can’t wait to listen to the rest of this series in audio. Like I said, I really love this series overall even if this first book is not high on my list of favorites.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- hussfan
- 09-10-21
Loved It a Lot
I loved this book so much I wish i can give it more stars. Great story with all my favorite tropes, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hot and very steamy scenes and romance with an edge. And for my personal enjoyment a little amazing cameo by a favorite character from another series. Narrator did a great job with voices and accents. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommend for all readers who enjoy mafia romance.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- RACHEL REED
- 10-01-21
A dark mafia romance 🔥
This was a dark, gritty, steamy, enemies to lovers, opposites attract Mafia Romance.
The storyline was engaging and compelling.
I found the world building to br very authentic, original and descriptive.
The characters were likeable, relatable and well fleshed out.
The chemistry between them was intense, palpable and undeniable.
I absolutely loved the narration.
It was entertaining and the narrator performed a commendable audio delivery.
Definitely looking forward to the next in the series!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Elena Ripley
- 07-22-24
Forbidden romance, but not forbidden for the reason you might think (purposely vague. Just read the da** books. All of them).
Just restarted this entire series for the third time. Narration is excellent, and Domenico’s voice is to die for when he gets all deep and purry. But, I have to admit I fell for Domenico from his first appearance. Took me a while to not be annoyed by Seth, but he eventually won me over.
The story is excellent, the spice is hot, and the violence and bloodshed are extreme. Overall, this series is in my top three favorites of all time. Highly recommend 11/10.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Animentra
- 08-08-21
I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
"Guns N' Boys: He Is Poison" is a captivating novel that stands out within the action and romance genre. The author, K.A. Merikan, brilliantly crafts a compelling storyline filled with tension, excitement, and alluring chemistry between the main characters that will keep readers engrossed from start to finish.
Set in a dangerous underworld, the plot delves into the lives of Seth and Domenico, who are irresistibly drawn to each other despite the many obstacles thrown their way. The authors' ability to intertwine action-packed scenes and moments of tender intimacy showcases their skill in building a multifaceted story that never fails to entertain.
One of the strengths of this book lies in Merikan's ability to create complex and layered characters that readers can easily invest in. Seth and Domenico's personalities are brilliantly developed, with each possessing their own strengths and vulnerabilities. Witnessing their growth and transformation throughout the course of the story is both satisfying and heartwarming.
The authors' meticulous attention to detail shines through in the vivid descriptions, allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in the story's gritty and atmospheric setting. From the dark underbelly of organized crime to the thrilling action sequences, every scene feels tangible and believable.
Furthermore, Merikan's writing style is engaging and fluid, providing excellent pacing that keeps readers intrigued and eager to uncover what lies ahead. The dialogues are sharp, witty, and laced with just the right amount of suspense, making for an engrossing reading experience.
"Guns N' Boys: He Is Poison" is not merely a romance novel, but a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists, intense emotions, and enduring passion. It transcends genres, appealing to fans of action, romance, and suspense alike.
Overall, K.A. Merikan's "Guns N' Boys: He Is Poison" is a triumph - a masterfully crafted story that enthralls readers from beginning to end. With its meticulously developed characters, vivid setting, and captivating narrative, this book is a fantastic addition to any reader's collection.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Dmauritzen
- 08-12-21
Wow hot!
This was a great story. The storyline was intense with so much exciting adventures. The characters Domenico a assassin and Seth a spoiled stubborn Don’s son are so opposites but you know the saying opposites attract and these two have it in spades. Amazing action filled adventure. The narration was great. Can’t wait for more.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Robinette
- 04-05-22
Wyatt Baker deserves an award!
Wyatt Baker was a wonder in this book. with so many accents and many, different characters, numerous action sequences, and violent sex scenes, Baker kept me on the edge of my seat with their intense performance!
K.A. Merikan have once again done a fantastic job with their world building. all of the characters are frighteningly believable and deeply flawed. Making mistakes feel very real.
I have read 11 books by K.A. Merikan, and all of them have been slightly twisted. I love that these authors take chances! They give us the opportunity to explore the minds of people who normally are not considered the hero of any story. I always know whenever I get a book by these authors that I will not be buying a Hallmark experience, however this one may take the cake for me in terms of making me feel unsettled. *See spoiler thoughts below.
***********Semi-Spoilers***********
The relationship between the two protagonists is difficult to understand. Everything is painted in shades of gray, this is a standard for K.A.Merikan and it's one of my favorite things about their writing.
It is not uncommon for one of their darker stories to feature scenes with sexual intimacy that include dubious consent. However, in other books I have read by them. One of the parties involved usually has a kink about being forced, or enjoys having forceful sex. -For example "Primal" and "Feel my pain" feature this kind of dynamic. (If you've read it you understand what I'm getting at.)
However, this story features one partner forcing anal sex. While the other partner repeatedly says no. In fact, the partner on bottom fights penetration almost every time, in quite a brutal fashion.
But the worst part...
(the reason for my 3 stars)
The top degrades, and humiliates, the bottom for being a "slut" and "enjoying" the sex.
Essentially the top rapes the bottom repeatedly and then degrades him. The top then manipulates him by using insults and shame to control him.
Look... this world is a big, weird, wonderful place! Ultimately different things are going to appeal to many different people. I choose to "never yuck anyone else's yum!" Someone from a different perspective may have read this and found it really stimulating, and I'm happy for them. This is fiction with no real people involved and we should have diversity of characters and stories.
⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ But for anyone who may not be into that this is your fair warning! ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Are you are looking for some hot sex scenes that are brutal but where it's much more clear that everyone involved wants the sex?
I would suggest the following titles from K.A. Merikan! :
"Just here for the pain"-BDSM
"Feel my pain"-Angry hate sex
"Primal"- Forced sex kink
Have a great day! Please support these authors they are amazing!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!