Beautiful Carnage

A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance (Dark Empire, Book 1)

By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux

Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

His family killed my brother, so I stole his bride....

I was there to murder her father, but then I saw her walking down the aisle.

She’s been my secret obsession for too long. The sinfully beautiful Calabresi princess.

Sloan was the perfect payment for their crimes.

Now she’s mine.

Mine to claim.

Mine to possess.

Mine to destroy.

Her fiancé is still hunting for us, but his bride might not be so innocent by the time he tracks her down.

I’m lining her family up like dominoes. And she’ll be the first to fall.

Unless I fall prey to temptation and decide to keep her for myself.

Rocco and Sloan’s story is a stand-alone enemies-to-lovers dark romance with a HEA and no cliff-hanger. It contains heat, passion and explosive steamy scenes for listeners who enjoy mature content.

©2019-21 Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti (P)2022 Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Great story and HEA ending

I really enjoy books by Caroline Peckham ans Suzanne Valenti! Beautiful Carnage is Rocko and Sloane's story. it's filled with secrets, betrayl, hate and love!! The journey is worth while if you listen!! I love Bridget and Jake Bordeaux's narration!! They both do a fantastic job! I really enjoyed how they brought the characters to live for me!! Again and excellent audiobook!!

Loved this audiobook!!

This is a great story full of action, suspense and romance! I love Rocco and Sloan’s relationship and the voice actors were amazing!! They really brought the characters to life and Rocco’s accent was just perfect! I can’t wait to start to next one!

Good Read

This story definitely had a twist at the end that was a great surprise. However, I felt like dragged on getting to the romance. I did like how when they spoke in Italian it was translated for those who aren’t familiar with the language.

beautiful carnage

loved this book and am starting book 2 right now called Beautiful Savage. can't wait

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ story *UPDATE*

This was a good story. It had some pretty good twists and surprises.
There were some eyeroll inducing details that were a little tough to overlook…like chopping wood shirtless in a meter of snow. Dumb stuff, I know. But those little details can take me out of the story.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and will listen to others by the authors. I wish the next book was available on Audible. I’d definitely love to listen to it.
The narration was very good. These two did a very good job. I think they’ll just get better and better with time.

Update: I’m writing this 6 hours after I wrote the above.
I can’t stop thinking about this book. I want to revisit this world and these characters. I know I will be relistening sometime in the next week or so.
I didn’t change my original review but I had to add this update. I think I have to upgrade my rating to 4.5 ⭐️ in all categories.

Loved this story

If you know anything about these authors and these narrators then you already know that they are all crazy talented. This book was no different and was definitely great. Like mentioned in the blurb there is NO cliff hanger and the book ends pretty wrapped up with a cute little bow on it. Definitely a great quick listen.

This is hot a lil dark and hilarious

Ok so this has a good story line. Hot spicy scenes and Literally cried laughing a couple times. Rocco is so damn funny. Pop goes Gueto!!

good

It's worth listening but a little drawn out. great narration. happy ending will purchase 2nd book in series.

Wow!! This audio is everything

I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THIS AUDIO ENOUGH!!! Bridget & Jake absolutely KILLED THIS story. They brought it life more than any other story I’ve listened to from them.
Onto the book itself: So I thought this book was a bit corny at first but. But. But. BUT. By 30% in I was COMPLETELY HOOKED. I would legit give this book all the stars if I could. I’m so in love with this story! I need the audio of book 2 immediately!!! I absolutely loved the characters in this story. Rocco is such a lovely, dark, dreamy boy! And SLOAN! I love her. She will NOT break. It was incredible to listen to her completely find herself. And that ending! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 can’t wait to continue this story!

I needed this

After the Harlequins, Zodiac and Quarentine, this is what the doctor ordered. Great story. Suspense. And a HEA. Sometimes, you need a stand alone and this one won’t disappoint. But then again, the sister never do.