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Michael Ferraiuolo
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L.A. Witt
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New York City, 1924
Once their paths cross, their worlds will never be the same.
Danny Moore and his crew only meant to rob the hotel suites of rich guests. He wasn’t supposed to find himself in gangster Ricky il Sacchi’s room. And il Sacchi wasn’t supposed to wind up dead. Now, Danny has the attention of another notorious gangster.
Carmine Battaglia is intrigued by the Irish thieves who would have made off with a huge score if not for il Sacchi’s death. They’re cunning, careful, and exactly what he needs for his rum-running operation. But Danny’s already lost two brothers to the violence between New York’s Irish and Sicilian gangs, and he’s not about to sell his soul to Carmine.
With a gangster’s blood on his hands, Danny needs protection, whether he likes it or not. And that’s to say nothing of the generous pay, which promises to pull him and his crew - not to mention their families - out of destitution.
Working together brings Danny and Carmine to a détente and then to something so intense, neither can ignore it. Something nearly enough to make them both forget the brutal tensions between their countrymen.
But the death of Ricky il Sacchi hasn’t been forgotten. And someone is determined to make Danny bleed for it.
The Venetian and the Rum Runner is a 144,000-word gay historical romantic suspense novel set during Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties.
Content warning: graphic violence, PTSD.
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10 Stars
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Writer L. A. Witt gives readers an incredible feel for the 1920s with her wonderful novel 'The Venetian and the Rum Runner'. We encounter Danny Moore, a brilliant young tactician who leads a crew of other young Irish men that rob for a living. The American Dream hasn't quite panned out for the immigrants and selling things that they have burgled is the only way they can keep themselves and their families fed, clothed, housed, and shod. A job was planned for hitting a hotel during a New Years' eve party but all does not go well. Danny Moore prevents the possible murder of a young woman when he witnesses an altercation between her and some bigshot Italian guy. He bashes the guy across the head and he dies instantly. The rescued woman explains that he has killed Ricky il Sacchi, an Italian gangster. She encourages him to run!
Carmine Battaglia whose Sicilian mother married his Venetian father is also a made-man in the mafia. He is relieved that someone came to his sister's rescue. Being grateful for her salvation, he is intrigued by the level of planning required to get the Irish boys into the hotel to steal things from the guests' rooms. He decides he must meet the leader and intervenes in the arrests of the members of Danny's crew. Carmine makes Danny an offer to run rum for him--an offer Danny reluctantly accepts because their burglary scheme netted them far less money than they needed. With Ricky's family wanting revenge, Danny's safety depends on him working for a gangster willing to protect him and see that his crew earns enough money to support their families.
Danny's family includes members of his crew and others from his childhood and neighbors in his community. He has a buddy named James who is a Catholic priest suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of the time he spent in the first world war. In addition to being a soldier, the priest harbors another aspect of his persona that may account for his understanding of Danny's inclination towards men. As one who hears confession regularly, Father James becomes the confidant who validates Danny's changing feeling towards the Venetian. Yes, Carmine is an Italian gangster, but he was not personally involved in the deaths of Danny's two older brothers. In addition to paying him and his crew a fair wage for the jobs they pull off running rum, Carmine has made it clear Danny has much more personal value to him.
When Danny and his crew are captured by another gang, Carmine pulls out all the stops to recover them alive and well. A safe, though injured Danny leads to the men becoming more than just boss and subordinate. They become lovers in the tenderest coming together most readers may ever experience in M/M romance. In order for Danny and those he loves to remain safe and whole, it has become necessary for Ricky il Sacchi's mentally deranged brother be permanently eliminated. But just how does that get accomplished? You'll enjoy reading the book/listening to the audio to find out.
Wow, what a story! The action was intense as the writer described the rum-running, robberies, and fights with precision word usage. The pacing of the events within the narrative is optimal as the writer introduces varying elements in the story to keep the reader/listener interested from start to finish. The balance in the book is impeccable, as the author moves the reader from the excitement of a shootout, through the elation of a revelation, past the thrill of sexual intimacies. Coupled with awesome world-building that puts the reader/listener right inside the book as a direct observer, the excellent character development allowed the reader to witness the growth of both protagonists and the book's secondary players. This was my number one best read this year! I don't know how ANY other book could top this one! Wow, what a story!
Michael Ferraiuolo is pure gold in everthing! Wow
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Must listen
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Excellent
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If you enjoy gangsters, suspense, and a slow-burn m/m romance, you will thoroughly enjoy this listen. I soaked in every word, sometimes re-listening to chapters to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
Michael Ferraiuolo’s narration/voice acting is always great; however, it seems as if this was the first time I NOTICED the range and skill of his talent. He is truly outstanding!
There is no doubt L.A. Witt has an incredible gift. This book is very different from what I’m used to reading from her and I am not disappointed!
Thank you, L.A. Witt, for sharing your work and choosing Michael Ferraioulo to narrate!
Fantastically written and performed! If I could give it more than 5-stars, I would!
Fantastic work by author - and narrator!
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Did the story keep me engaged: yes
Was I invested in the characters: yes
📖 Story comment: easy pace, likeable characters, nice flow.
I enjoyed The Venetian and the Rum Runner, the descriptions, speech and addition of music between chapters all work to transport me back to the 1920's, I felt very immersed in the story and the time period.
🎧 Narrator comment: Michael Ferraiuolo has done an amazing performance on this title. He suits the characters, has good pace, inflections and intonations and brings life to every scene... so many characters, accents and voices and I never had trouble with which character was speaking. - amazing ! 👍 👍
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📌 Where does it fall on my personal scale? 7
• 1 not my thing • 2 didn't like the narration • 3 didn't keep my attention • 4 was good, but once was enough • 5 enjoyed it • 6 will listen again if i'm in the mood for the narrator • 7 goes on the "re-listen" list [4⭐] • 8 kept me up past bed-time [4.5⭐] • 9 recommended to family/friends [4.75⭐] • 10 own it in multiple formats [5⭐] • 11 keep a copy with me at all times [5⭐]
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enjoyed it - solid 4 stars
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20’s Gangsters!
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