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The Hermit

Mafia Empire, Book 1

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The Hermit

Written by: Michelle Heard
Narrated by: Ryan West, Helena Walters
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From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length mafia romance novel.

I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I'm a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he's quiet, which is very unnerving.

Needless to say, I'm not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there's no way on God's green earth I'll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I'll fight for Ciara's freedom so she won't have to face the hell I was forced to endure.

But Dominik doesn't make things easy for me. He's determined to get his hands on half of Dad's empire.

When he moves into my family home, my entire routine unravels. I have to fight for more than just my sister's freedom because I'm in danger of losing my heart.

I refuse to admit I'm drawn to his darkness. If I do, God only knows whether we'll survive the fire raging between us.

Each book in the Mafia Empire series is interconnected but about a different couple who will all find their HEA.

Narrated in duet style.

©2025 Michelle Heard (P)2025 Podium Audio
Contemporary Romantic Suspense Mafia Heartfelt
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As with other works by this author, the book has some good story and character ideas but lacks emotional layering. If there was more emotional layering the story would have been more entertaining and I would have had a deeper connection with the characters. Although, there is a good story basis, I wasn't as entertained or emotionally moved as I hoped to be. Will I listen to book 2....I don't know. I do appreciate the story premise but I wish my heart was screaming for more rather than just saying 'maybe'. The narration is good.

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Totally fell in love with this book. Grace is a strong FL and Dominic is a ruthless assassin but oh my 🥰…..he is the Book Boyfriend we all dream of …..Loving & protective. The story was amazing, had the perfect amount of nail biting action we all need and yet the romantic love story is not in short supply . This author does not shy enough from the hard stuff… but we do get our HEA and somehow it’s all good at the end. 💕

Book Boyfriend

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This audio was quite enjoyable! Nothing like having a growl possessive man in your ears! Although her flip from hatred to respect to love I found a bit too quick considering she seemed INFURIATED (rightfully so) and incredibly protective of her sister and then for her to simply turn around and be fine with not knowing where her sister is but being okay with it. And she moves in with him and he shows the most basic of humanity and sensitivity and she ends up loving him

Growly man? I am in!

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