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Nero

Written by: S.J. Tilly
Narrated by: Jack Calihan, Chloe Ryan
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Payton

Running away from home at 17 wasn't easy. Let's face it, though, nothing before or in the ten years since has ever been easy for me. And I'm doing okay—sorta. I just need to keep scraping by, living under the radar. Staying out of people's way, off people's minds.

When a man walks through my open patio door, stepping boldly into my home and my life, I should be scared, frightened, terrified.

I must be more broken than I realized because I'm none of those things. I'm intrigued—and I'm wondering if the way to take control of my life is by giving in to him.

Nero

The first time I took a man's life, I knew there'd be no going back, no normal existence in the cards for me. Instead of walking away, I climbed a mountain of bodies and created my own destiny by forming The Alliance. And I was fine with that, content enough to carry on.

Until I stepped through those open doors, and into her life.

I should've walked away. Should've gone right back out the door I came through. But I didn't. And now her life is in danger. That's the thing about being a bad man. I'll happily paint the streets red to protect what's mine.

And Payton is mine. Whether she knows it or not.

©2023 by S.J. Tilly LLC (P)2023 Podium Audio

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the fact the she is a big gir makes me so happy

i wanted more of her getting to know his world and having her be a bad ass aswell then having kids

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not my favorite

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 - I bought this because I really enjoyed other books by this author and had high hopes.
It was a little disappointing but likely it's a me thing. I wasn't a fan of either MC but I am still looking forward to King's book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 - Narration was not bad but also not great. Both narrators were new to me and they did not grow on me as most new voices do.

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found my new favorite narrators

it's always easier for be to do audiobooks if I like the voices and this one was great! both narrators did a great job at portraying these 2 very different and opposite characters. he's rough and possessive, she's soft and sweet. the contrast in the voices was perfect.

on the the story.

He's a very bad man, looking for an escape from the cops so when he sees her balcony door wide open he takes that opportunity.

She's sweet and broken and desperately seeking protection and love ( both of which she never had growing up)
Then comes the obsession...

I also loved the plus size representation!

This man is all kinds of red flags, everything i would never tolerate in real life but for some reason I'm swooning like Peyton is.

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Enjoyable.

I enjoyed this book. I wasn't in love with the narrators, but it didn't bother me enough to not finish the book.

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Loved Nero and Payton Love Story

Payton's innocence and a past with trauma Nero is a Mafia hero who knows she is the one and does what they do when they know what they want and need. One night, while watching TV with the sliding door open, Nero walks in and makes himself comfortable. After this, things between them change.

Payton is a virgin, and Nero relishes being her first and, most likely, her last. He takes her back to his place, even knowing it could be dangerous for her. After trying to keep her from his world other draw her in and decides to take her to his place and even though she is taken he gets her back and keeps her making sure nobody ever takes her from him again. Nero so far is my favourite mafia hero.

I loved this story of Payton and Nero. Now on to the next book with King, Dom, and finally Hans.

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Disappointed

I unfortunately had high hopes. I’m almost done the book now, but I have not been able to get into it at all. The FMC I can’t stand, she seems so delusional it’s a little irritating. Not a fan of the Nero either unfortunately. Nothing against the author, so many people love this book, I must be picky, but I bought it so I’ll finish it

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Adorable Obsession and endearing stalking?..Is that a thing cause that feels like a thing here.

2 strangers collide in the most random way and both are surprised how things just fall together. A plus sized FMC who has insecurities like everyone but who likes herself and owns her body. Yes ! An unhinged MMC who knows he is unhinged but just accepts it and owns his crazy. Yes Please. The narration of Nero and Payton is so fabulous. Nero's surprised Internal monolog about how obsessed he becomes is frankly adorable. Payton deciding to own her choices about her body are just a perfect match. I loved hearing them build their relationship despite him being clearly a psycho and her just accepting that she likes it. The spice is SPICY and had me blushing. The story was compelling without truly diving into long explanations of the dark stuff. Great start to a series. A great introduction into S.J. Tilly.

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The characters had no chemistry

The instalove in this story just wasn’t believable for me. They knew nothing about each other and she is afraid of men and he’s a stalker/mob boss. He literally doesn’t even have a last name for her to learn. The plot was minimal very predictable. I liked the female narrator, but the male narrator spoke way too slowly and over enunciated constantly.

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