Bound by Vengeance

Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, Book 5

By: Cora Reilly

Narrated by: Tor Thom, Desiree Ketchum

Growl

He’d never had something to himself, never even dared to dream about owning something so precious. He was the unwanted bastard son who’d always had to content himself with the leftovers of others. And now, they’d given him what only a few weeks ago had been out of his reach, someone he wasn’t even allowed to admire from afar and one of their most prized possessions. Thrown at his feet because he was who he was, because they were certain he would break her. He was her punishment - a fate worse than death, a way to deliver the ultimate punishment to her father who had displeased them so greatly.

Cara

She had always been the good girl. It didn’t protect her.

She didn’t know his real name. People called him Growl to his face, and the Bastard behind his back. Both were names he couldn’t possibly have chosen for himself. His eyes were empty, a mirror to throw back her own fear at her. He was a brutal hand of the Las Vegas Camorra.

And now, she was at his mercy.

©2017 Cora Reilly (P)2021 Cora Reilly

Beauty and The Beast

I read this book twice before writing this review. Because the first time around I felt like it was random. And I still don't know how I honestly feel about it. There was no build up to these characters in the other books, so I wasn't sure how I would connect to them. And I read this book slower than the others. But I definitely have a soft spot for Growl and Cara. Their love story was the most dramatic of the previous books. And at first I labeled this Stockholm syndrome. But I feel Cara had feelings for Growl during their first encounter at the Thanksgiving party, and dare I saw so did Growl. And who doesn't love a man who fawns over his dogs. That's certainly what made me change my mind about Growl.

Beauty and the Beast comes to mind while reading. A man in desperately in need of love, and a girl with love to give. My heart ached for both of them, and this book is a hidden gem for sure. Growl needed love, Cara needed freedom. They fulfilled each other's needs. And I loved every minute of it.

Lovedddd this book!

This book was great! I loved everything, I love growl! Makes me want to hear more of them and their story. The performance was great!

Beauty and the Beast

Growl is such an anti-hero that I could not help but love him. And any character who takes care of his dogs as well as Growl does, will always have a place in my heart.

Great listen

This is one of my favorites! Great story. I kinda had an idea of what was going to happen with the family in the end but wow!, It was so much more! Loved it!

This was a good book, and I like that it wasn't

This was a good book, and I like that it wasn't arranged marriage that It was the different in social status within the Mafia