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Savage King

By: Deborah Garland
Narrated by: Lexi Evans, Tyler Griffin
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A Scorching Hot Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Arranged Marriage Standalone Romance

Isabella: To finance my father's revenge, I'm being sold to a savage.

Kieran O'Rourke is the 6'4" drop-dead gorgeous mob king with jade green eyes and a closed-off black heart from losing the only woman he's ever loved.

Rich as sin, and dangerous to cross, he sits on a throne while all of Astoria bends the knee and kisses his ring. Willingly.

Except me.

I'm being forced to marry him. Living under his roof exposes me to a life of wealth beyond my wildest dreams.

And nights filled with terror waiting for my brutal husband to come home.

Kieran needs an heir to secure his reign and I need to not fall for his charm and dirty talk while trying to conceive said heir.

This is a battle for my soul, one I intend to win. Even if now my husband knows how much I crave our hot, filthy nights.

Falling for the enemy is dangerous, especially when he is your husband.

Author's note: Savage King is an 83K standalone MF Arranged Marriage Enemies to Lovers Romance with mature themes, a nineteen-year age gap between a possessive alpha mafia husband and a virgin mafia princess.

The story is recommended for mature listeners.

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Sinful Vows

Savage King

Sleeping with the Enemy

Deal with the Devil

Ring of Truth

Reckless Obsession

Shattered Veil

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Savage

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I read this book as an ARC and now got the extreme pleasure of listening to the ALC. The narrators did an amazing performance. Really love the irish accent and all the emotion put into it. Below is my original review that still stands accept I love the narration even more. Definitely one I will go back and listen to again.

Wow! This book is so freaking fantastic. Mafia romance at its finest. I thought the first book of the series was good this was even better. I was literally glued to every word. The Irish Mafia Boss Kieran buys the Italian Princess Isabella so he can have her give him an heir. These two butt heads but then when the walls crumble they bond in amazing ways. This book has suspense, angst, and tons of spice. Definitely a 5 star must read series, I can not wait for the next book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Irish Mafia Romance

This was my first Deborah Garland. When I say this gorgeous cover was available in Audio, I jumped on it.

My cup was full for sure!

I thought this was fast paced, exciting and steamy AF. Isabella was fierce and she has dreams too. She's heartbroken after losing her mother and desperate to escape from under her father's thumb. Without her mother there to take it, his abuse is turning to her.

Luckily, or unluckily, Kieran has his eye on her and thinks she will be the perfect jewel for his crown. He just isn't expecting her to demand more from him. He thinks his desires are too dark for his Mafia Princess but... he is a fool. Haha!

I really loved the give and take between them and though Kieran got stupidly frustrating at some points, it made his fall into her arms that much sweeter.

Powerfully performed by Tyler Griffen and Lexi Evans, I would recommend for the romance reader who doesn't mind having their cheeks burn in public...

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Such a great story!! Wonderful Audio!!

Savage King by Deborah Garland is the second book in the Astoria Royals series. As of right now there are 7 books in the series. The audio of Savage King was released on September 13, 2024. I am reviewing the audio but the review will stand for the ebook as well.

Savage King is the story of Kieran and Isabella. Kieran is the Don or leader of the Irish mafia, after losing his fiance, he has had quite a lot of failed marriage arrangements So when the Russians attack the Italians, Kieran decides that the Italian princess, Isabella, could use protection in the form of an Irish mafia husband. Unwillingly, but knowing it is her best chance at survival, Isabella goes with Kieran and lets him marry her. It becomes increasingly clear that someone is after Isabella and it’s now Kieran’s job to protect her.

After reading book 1 in this series I was eager to read the rest of the series. There is an ongoing “mystery” so to speak throughout the series. I am dying to know what the outcome will be. Savage King, just like the first book, is a pretty quick and easy read. I have hopes we will continue to see these characters throughout the series. I really loved Isabella’s character. Sometimes I struggle with liking main female characters but although Isabella is young, she has a good sense of self and she learns some lessons throughout the book and really comes into her own. Kieran is brutal and savage but quickly learns that he is all those things except when with Isabella.

So far this is my favorite story in the Astoria Royals series. I can’t wait for the rest!

👑Mafia/Dark Romance
👑Enemies to Lovers
👑Forced Marriage
👑19 Year Age Gap
👑My wife!
🎧Recorded in Duet and featuring sexy Irish accents

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I’m a sucker for Irish and Ms. Garlands books

I read the book and loved it. And the audio was even better. I definitely recommend this to everyone!!

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The Hunt For a Mafia Queen is Savage

A king lost his heart. But now needs a bride to continue his family line. Seems like a fairy tale start. Until you realize his desired wife is the daughter of his desperate for money former school mate.

The life of a mafia boss is not all magic.

Kieran is a gruff, but alluring head of a Irish mob boss family that rules a part of New York, After meeting him in the first book, he now has his eye for Isabella, the Italian princess. After meeting her briefly at the tail end of “Sinful Vow,” this book sends poor Izzy’s world into an explosive whirlwind, this book continuing the storyline right away.

Kieran really is the perfect balance of the smooth criminal that’s wit, dress, and skill slays as much as his chiseled muscles. I feel his growth is natural, which I am grateful for. Mr. Griffin did a phenomenal job making this character the grumpy sunshine boss with a stimulating intonation and accent.

I adored Isabella. She was the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, sassy, and reasonably spoiled. I would love to be friends with her and her progressions was also brilliantly paced. Her style, morals, goals, and how she handles her situations drew me in, rooting for her and her Savage King. Lexi Evans performance was peek, delicious attitude, tenderness, wonder, and a joy to listen to.

Together, they were a fantastic narration team and I am so glad this story is duel.

Mrs. Garland is an amazing author. I love her writing style, captivating characters, flow, and elements that all you to sink into that tale fully. The world building and amount of Mafia was just right (I am not into overly violent stories.)

And the spice level? Phew! Prepare to fam yourself…or lots of cold showers.

The ending too… AH! Definitely makes you want book three!

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Outstanding story and the perfect casting!!

Audiobook review: Narrated by Lexi Evans and Tyler Griffin 4.5 stars for story / 5 stars for performance This was my first Deborah Garland book, so I obviously did not read the first book in this series but that did not hinder this story at all. I was blown away by this one. As far as arranged marriages go, this one was fantastic. I especially liked the added Romeo and Juliet vibes with the enemy mafia families and all the mystery and intrigue involved. We get some added angst in that our MMC is still heartbroken over his dead fiancé, and while he is attracted to Isabella, the hang up over Nora lends a strong feeling of Kiernan not being able to love his new wife. On the flip side, Isabella is young and has aspirations that keep her from fulfilling her duties in provided an heir. There is so much going on in this story, but it is written in a way that keeps you engaged and not overwhelmed. I was pleasantly surprised by this story and am excited to continue with the series. While this story is amazing on its own, the audio blew me away. The second Tyler Griffin started speaking I was hooked! His Irish accent was nothing short of mesmerizing and the tone was perfect for portraying this alpha protector role. Add in the masterful way he voiced the other male characters in such a unique way, and he has cemented his place as one of my favorite male narrators. Lexi Evans also did an amazing job bringing Isabella's feistiness to life. She played this role so well I felt every emotion Isabella was going through amplified. The duet style just added to the wonderful audio experience and as much as I want to jump right into the next book of the series, I think it's worth it to wait for the audio (or maybe I'll just do both!)

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Kieren and Isabella

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Let me tell you, you need to listen to this book through audio. The amount of alphahole Kieran is just makes things tingle. Holy Moly!, this is the first book I’ve done in this series and now I need to go back and do the rest of this series. Mafia has always been on of my favorite tropes to read. Their story line crossing between Irish and Italian was hot. That was definitely not something Ive read before with an older mafia leader doing an arranged marriage right out the gate when the book starts. These narrators showed up and showed OUT!. Lexi and Tyler did a phenomenal job with bringing their characters to life. I will leave you with this:

Tropes
-Irish Mafia King
-Age Gap
-Arranged Marriage
-Dominant K!nky Hero
-Eager Virg!n Heroine
-Fighting hard but making up sweet

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An Arranged Marriage Enemies To Lovers Romance

Savage King by Deborah Garland is an arranged marriage enemies to lover's romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Tyler Griffin and Lexi Evans. This is the second book in the Astoria Royals series.

I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Kieran and Isabella. It was messy but I couldn't help but root for them. I liked getting both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for the next book in the series Sleeping with the Enemy to be released on audio so I can get Riordan and Priscilla's story.

Tyler and Lexi did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you're looking for a mafia romance, arranged marriage romance, or enemies to lover's romance.

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The Irish King is Here

Lawrd!!! I NEED an Irish Man NOW!

Kieran is Mafia MC perfection! Tyler Griffin voicing the Irish 👑 is audiobook heaven!! Like melt your pantees & 💦 your sheets YUMMY! I'd happily listen to him read me the phone book 🫠

With a sultry & playful tone, Lexi Evans, nailed Isabella's personality.

Every King needs a Queen and Kieran & Isabella do not disappoint.

Give me a forced marriage that turns all kinds of spicy and I'm absolutely FERAL!

The Astoria Royals Series has been one of my favorite series to read, but hearing it was on a whole new level!

D.Garland writes the BEST characters and her books check off all the boxes

✅ Dark Mafia
✅ OTT Possessive MCs
✅ Sassy FMC
✅ Suspenseful Plots
✅ Top Tier 🌶️🌶️

I cannot WAIT for the next audiobook!!

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Savagely good !

An exciting Audiobook Savage King !
A love story about Kieran and Isabella
An Age Gap arranged marriage forced proximity Spicy Mafia Romance,
The Audiobook was an ALC, although the author and narrators were new to me I did enjoy the Audiobook.

Kieran the protagonist is a beautiful six foot 4 Savage Irish King who ends up buying Isabella during a negotiation with her father, the moment he saw Isabella he felt compelled that almost desperately to have Isabella despite his emotional past.
Isabella the FMC is a strong headed female who despite what is thrown her way manages to still keeps her head high although at times she tends to act like a brat just to antagonize Kieran !
She had no choice but to leave the ashes of her former life to become wife and queen of the Savage Head of the Irish Mafia Kieran o’Rourke .
The two have great chemistry together and the scenes are quite HOT Kieran is truly a savage..
But Bella as affectionately called by Kieran was lying to him which could end up costing her everything she didn’t know she wanted .
The brothers mentioned in this story was an added bonus especially when they are together it is fun to hear the banter and brotherly love, sibling banters makes the book a lot more fun.
Only hope there will be a story o about the Brothers .

Really a fast paced spicy Duet , the Narrators were amazingly good especially with the Irish Russian and Italian accents narrated by Tyler Griffen !
The narrators made this story came to life!

Overall a fantastic Audio experience,
Can’t wait for the next series !

You will like this story if you love
☘️Irish Mafia
💚Age Gap
☘️Arranged Marriage
💚Obsessive MMC
☘️Insta Lust
💚Forced Proximity
☘️Found Family
💚un-ALiving
💚Spicy
☘️Fast Paced Story
An ALC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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