dark heart

Can dark hearts be melted? Maaaybe...
A great addition to the series, although it can be listened to as a standalone, I would say go listen to the other ones too, the story will be more rounded in your mind, having those characters joining in this one too. Wow... dark, heartbreaking, I was on edge the whole time, addicted and wanting more, Ms. Zavarelli has the "spell" to keep me interested.
Not sure I liked Nikolai before, but once knowing more of his life, and his quest, I understood his drive. What Tanaka went thru as a child, then as a young woman broke my heart. I would never thought they would match, but they did, even after so many explosive encounters and the dangers they were both in. Quite a few twists and the revelations made my head spin, this story is not for the faint of heart, I didn't know it ends in HEA till almost the end.
Ms. Marks did an amazing job ... again! Love the accents, love the passion and how each character gets its own voice.

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great

This was a great story with a unique spin. I enjoyed the characters and story however in hindsight, I would rather have read the books in order despite it being a standalone. The narration was great- well edited and performed. Great read- just read the whole series for maximum enjoyment :)

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Melt the man's heart!

Another installment of the Boston Underworld keeping me in love with mafia romantic suspense. This story features Tanaka, a mafia princess that is given to Nikolai as collateral for a debt owed by her father. Knowing what the life consists of, she is very aware of the her situation. She belongs to Nikolai, and with this there is a definite Stockholm syndrome feel in the story, I wasn't sure if I liked the character of Nikolai, he is harsh, rough and demanding, but as I learned more of his situation, I could see the good in him. I really enjoyed seeing Alexei again, his story is so compelling, and Zavarelli wove more of his hidden secrets into this book. I love how the book melds the Irish and Russian mafias together each with skills the other can use, and brining characters like Ronan in for a cameo appearance. With suspense, angst and romance, this book is has a little of everything to have kept me engaged and looking for more. I have to say, the narration of this book is incredible, Tracy Marks gives a stellar performance. No other narrator has the ability to switch accents and genders as easily. Each character she creates has a specific voice and you know exactly who's speaking, an amazing portrayal of the Boston Underworld!

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A new twist to Mofia romance

Note, this book is part of a series. I do not recommend reading it until you have read the other books in the series. It seems like each book is centered around a different couple but the characters are all intertwined in some way. With that being said, I did not read all of the previous books and was a little lost at certain parts. It did not take away from the story, just got a little confusing at times. The story was great! It was a new concept in the mofia romance sub-genre and the author did great with it. There were so many times when I wanted to take Nikolai and shake him for being a big, stupid goon and other times when I wanted to hug and kiss him for being a sweet, loving man. The narration was good, I did have a hard time understanding some names and words during Nikolai's chapters because of the accent but overall it was good.

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Romantic Suspense

Thief by A. Zavarelli is a romantic suspense that I listened to on audio narrated by Tracy Marks. This is the fifth book in the Boston Underworld series but each book can be read as a standalone. I absolutely love A. Zavarelli books! I was hooked from the very first chapter and couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the relationship between Tanaka and Nikolai. Their relationship starts off rocky but you can’t help but root for them. They both make each other better in the end. This is the first book in the series that I have read and I will definitely need to go back and read the rest of the books in the series. Tracy did an amazing job on the narration. She really knows how to bring a story to life. I would highly recommend this book if you like romantic suspense, dark romances, enemies to lovers, or captive romances. Audiobook Obsession Reviewer

Dark Mafia Romance!!!

I love a dark romance with an Alpha Male and this book did not disappoint. I felt the struggles these characters when through and it just pulled me in even more. This is a great series and Tracy Marks did such an amazing job narrating. 🎧AudiobookObsession

Thief

I love the twist to the traditional Mafia story. It was absolutely engaging with so much action and drama. The characters were so great and very very sexy! Tracy Marks did an amazing job with the narration. #AudiobookObsession 🎧AudiobookReviewer

Love this series!!

I am always so delighted when I get to catch up with the Boston Underworld by A. Zavarelli. Zavarelli tells some of the best mafia suspense stories!! I get caught up so quickly into her world that it made packing a 3-bedroom home nearly bearable... the action and pure suspense made the hours fly by!! Make sure you read the first four books in the series to get the enfre story background! Nika and Tanaka are crazy hot!! They are forced together and they have this crazy chemistry. Zavarelli really saved the best for last. I'm always excited to see a Tracy Marks narration. She brings an assertive voice to the story that I always enjoy. She's one of those narrators that is able to pull off both male and female narration. #AudiobookObsession

⭐️⭐️ AMAZING DARK ROMANCE! ⭐️⭐️

YESSSSSS! Freaking loved this story. Another perfect addiction to the Boston Underworld series. I love A.Zavarelli’s take on dark romance. She nails the romantic suspense and mafia romance effortlessly. Nikolai was another book boyfriend added to my collection. The story was captivating, perfectly paced, and I enjoyed the small cameo of characters from the Irish mafia. Such a treat! Narration by Tracy Marks was perfection. Her ability to perform so many different accents in one book is phenomenal and worth the price admission alone! I never wanted to stop listening. 5 stars.

good book

I loved this story. I love this author. I do wish she went with 2 narrators for the guy and the girl though because I got confused at times and the females voice playing as a guy the entire time wasnt as appealing but the storyline was so good I iverlooked it most of the time. *Audiobook Obsession Reviewer*