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  • Tennebrose, Book 1
  • By: Ashlyn Drewek
  • Narrated by: J.F. Harding
  • Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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By: Ashlyn Drewek
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Like all Necromancers, Cassius Corbin grew up knowing one irrevocable truth: death comes for us all. It was a lesson he learned well when his mother was murdered by fellow witches. Six years later, he is back in the town of Winslow, Massachusetts, to attend Tennebrose University. But that's not the only reason. While he's home, he intends to track down a magical folio stolen from his family centuries ago. Once he finds it, he'll finally be everything the witches in Winslow fear and the Corbin name will be respected once again—as long as Graeme Hewitt, the son of his family's archenemy, stays out of his way.

As the first weather witch born in a century, the witches in Winslow demand great things from Graeme Hewitt, despite his thoughts on the matter. He's supposed to be their future, but all Graeme can think about is the past—until the infuriating Cassius Corbin returns. In spite of the blood feud that has raged for centuries between their families, Graeme finds himself in the unfortunate situation of needing Cassius's help. Six years ago, Graeme's little brother also died and Graeme wants the truth about what happened that day. So who better to answer his questions than the son of the woman who murdered him?

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Ashlyn Drewek (P)2023 Tantor

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  • 26-07-2023

Fantastic narration for this book!!!

Fantastic!! I loved reading it and now I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this!!!! Don’t hesitate to get this!

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  • Fey Gilo
  • 06-12-2023

Fantastic and compelling

This book was such a surpise. It had me from minute one. The narrator was new to me and he did a great job bringing the story to life. There was a lot of stream in this story but it didn’t take over the plot and become the only thing the characters cared about. I can’t wait for the next book

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  • Blue
  • 01-12-2023

Exactly what it says on the tin

Thoroughly enjoyed, but would classify this as a YA novel except for the explicit scenes. Very tropey and fun, just not “one for the history books”

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  • Flav
  • 30-10-2023

Who doesn’t love a bossy bottom

Just read it already. You won’t regret it. Story and narration are on point. I really wish I could find me a man like either

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  • Rburks
  • 27-09-2023

Checks off a lot of boxes

Highly recommend this book. This was a fun, sexy, and well told story. Also very good and accessible world building. This is the first time I have actually wrote a review.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 21-09-2023

excellent!

First time I have ever left a review! But this book was excellent! Truly a great read! the world building was seamless and felt completely feasible. The characters were strong, and though there was back and forth with love/hate, it didn't give you whiplash and leave you asking how can you forgive someone who treats you so badly. And the steamie parts! oh, the STEAM! perfectly executed by the narrator in a timber to give you chills. Hope to see the second book on here soon! read by the same narrator!

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  • Monica
  • 13-08-2023

Great story

So good, loved it!! Definitely going to relisten and it’s my favorite narrator, I didn’t want it to end

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  • Karen Lane
  • 09-08-2023

5 big stars

I loved everything about this book, the story, and the narration. I didn’t want to stop listening but life kept getting in the way, like work and sleep lol.
I’m really looking forward to hearing more from this author and this storyline.

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  • Nova
  • 06-08-2023

Wonderful story

Asylum Drewek wrote a great story. detail put into this story made the plot and scenes jump off the page.
J. F. Harding has an amazing voice and really brought this book and all of its characters to life. the narration is outstanding! I loved this story so much. its a wonderful story. I can't wait to see what happens in book #2.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 02-08-2023

One of my top books of 2023

I didn’t know what to expect as I’ve not read many witch romances, but this did not disappoint. Loved the world building and the story. JF Harding was a perfect narrator for this book.

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  • Mary
  • 10-08-2023

Fab narration for a good enemies 2 lovers mm story

I really enjoyed this paranormal mm romance book by a new to me author. I adore JF Harding narrating, and the fact he was is what made me give the book a try. It was well written, hot when it needed to be and had an interesting plot. if you're into paranormal mm, try it, you won't regret it.

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  • Caz
  • 06-10-2023

Enjoyable & entertaining

I’m not normally one for stories in which the protagonists are college age, so I will confess that I picked up Malum Discordiae simply because J.F. Harding’s name was on the cover! I didn’t know what to expect in terms of the story, but this is one of those times when taking a chance on something worked out; the book isn’t perfect – there are some pacing and plot issues – but all in all (and thanks to the excellent narration), I enjoyed it.

Cassius Corbin and Graeme Hewitt have no idea of each other’s identity when they hook up at a party – but as soon as they find out the truth, they both look set to continue the centuries-long feud between their families, despite the intense attraction that zings between them whenever they cross paths. This is enemies-to-lovers with some real bite, and Cassius and Graeme don’t hold back on the nasty insults and jibes (or just plain wanting to kill each other). Needless to say, neither of them is pleased when their botany professor instructs them to work together on their central project – but it’s not long before they’ve got more to worry about than passing a required class. A series of murders on campus leads Cassius and Graeme to discover that a demon has been summoned and is likely being controlled by a powerful witch – and they’re going to have to set aside their differences for real if they’re to banish the demon and prevent more deaths.

I liked the world the author has created, I liked the writing and the complexity of the plot, but the pacing drags in places, and while I like a good enemies-to-lovers romance, this one felt like an enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers-to … you get the idea. I liked the push and pull between Cassius and Graeme, but there are too many backwards steps as they go from starting to like each other to snarling at each other again until they finally, finally admit to the truth of their feelings for one another. (It does make for some great hate sex, though ;)) My other major quibble is with the ending; after a climactic action scene and big reveal, the follow-through is rushed and described rather than played out on the page, and the same thing is true of the epilogue, where another plotline is tied up and we’re told rather than shown what happens in the aftermath.

J.F. Harding delivers an outstanding performance that brings this story vividly to life, expertly conveying the growling, snarky emnity between Cassius and Graeme (while at the same time making it clear they really just want to rip each other’s clothes off!), and providing distinct character voices for the secondary cast. I can’t think of a single thing I disliked (other than the pronunciation of “Graeme” as “Gram”) – the pacing is spot on, the emotional content of the story is strongly portrayed and the big set pieces are exciting and full of tension.

Malum Discordiae was an enjoyable and entertaining listen that is (thankfully) unlike most of the other NA romances I’ve read or listened to – it has an actual plot and isn’t full of manufactured angst or endless, dumb navel gazing – and the fabulous narration made it easy to become caught up in the story. If J.F. Harding narrates the rest of the series, I’ll be here for it.

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  • ChaosKay
  • 22-09-2023

Amazing

When Graeme first meets Cass they both have no idea who the other really is , when they find out they are both from feuding families they hate becomes real. When people linked to them turn up murdered both of them try and work together to try and find out who’s killing them but when they are targeted them blame each other .

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  • Anonymous User
  • 23-08-2023

I'd read another...

Well paced, and plot is pretty tight and intrigueing. Lots of magic, good balance of story to smut, which was fire hot if mildly dubious in terms of enthusiastic consent.... more please

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