Broken Circle

A Gray Ghost Novel, Book 1

By: Amy McKinley

Narrated by: Regan Brown

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Life with Alex is simple and secure - everything she's ever wanted. Or so she thought....

Upper East Side artist, Olivia Wrightwood is ready for a change.

Marrying Alex Mudarra, a dedicated and up-and-coming NYPD detective, is exactly what she needs to escape the clutches and scrutiny of her family's political dynasty.

When Alex's career plans shift from police work to politics, their idyllic life shifts back to the familiar corruption she ran away from. And after she overhears a late night call, her safety shatters and doubt sets in. Can a surprise trip make amends or will this second honeymoon lead to a dangerous life of manipulation and lies?

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Another winner from McKinley

I thoroughly enjoy the books McKinley writes and was looking forward to an audio book from her to take it to the next level. I always appreciate the interpretation I receive of a book when I’m able to listen to it read. I felt the narrator did a fantastic job telling the story with emotion and connection. I feel like I appreciated the storyline even more having been able to listen to it unfold. Highly recommend the book and audio version. Both are worthwhile additions to all libraries!

Suspense and Romance

Broken Circle
Gray Ghost Series
Audio Book
Book 1
Amy McKinley
☆☆☆☆☆
In this full length novel, you will find suspense as well as romance. Jump on in, as this story will keep you involved.

Olivia Wrightwood has it all. A handsome husband, who works for the NYPD. Alex Mudarrz is a detective and at times very secretive. But that was his job and she understood his shortcomings. Even though something was off, she trusted her husband. Leaving her political lifestyle behind living the new happier life. So she thought. Maybe the second honeymoon will ease her thoughts. Or will it?

I must tell you Amy McKinley has taken suspenseful romance to new heights. I loved this story! I was so involved in the story and could not put it down. It is fast paced and keeps you turning pages. It will also touch on all of your feelings. The emotional Rollercoaster was incredible. Oh and the characters, I wanted to help Olivia and Alex, as things began to change. Nothing is as it seems in this story. Great Story Amy McKinley. Well Done!

ABSOLUTELY THRILLING

I have now read and listened to quite a few of Amy McKinley's books and this one is by far my favorite.

Olivia (Liv) and Alex have the perfect cookie cutter marriage with all the frills that go with it...... or do they?

Amy took me on a wild rollercoaster ride with this one with some absolutely THRILLING twists and turns.
A wonderful second honeymoon to reconnect and one totally from the left field phone call........Some secrets just don't stay secret for long and then Bam!!! add another surprise...... that's all I'll say.

Regan Brown breathed something extra into these characters with an excellent job with the narration. She portrayed the personalities of the characters with ease and just enhanced the storie so much more.

With Amy McKinley creating an AMAZING story with superbly crafted characters and Regan Brown bringing those characters to life with the narration, I highly recommend this audio book.

Action-packed Romance

Broken Circle is a story about how keeping secrets in a marriage can lead to the destruction of a relationship. I enjoyed the themes of love, infidelity, greed, deceit and family that were explored in this book. All of the characters had strong motivations and ties to one another. This is my fourth Amy McKinley novel, and I'm not disappointed. I love her writing style and how she structures her stories. This is also my second audiobook narrated by Regan Brown. I appreciated Ms. Brown's performance better in this one and felt like she gave all of the characters their own distinct feel.

I do have a few nitpicks. Sometimes, I felt annoyed with the main character, Liv. In the beginning of the book, she was very suspicious of her husband, Alex. She was afraid of infidelity because of how her parents had dealt with it during her upbringing. However, until the second act of the book, I didn't feel like Alex gave sufficient reasons to be suspicious. Liv felt upset that he was being secretive, but he literally worked in law enforcement to dismantle crime organizations. I didn't really understand why she felt so entitled to the classified information Alex had to deal with for his job. These are spoilers, but I also didn't feel like Liv had appropriate reactions when she found out that Alex belonged to a high profile cartel in South America, and she also seemed too careless when she was undercover and trying to run away from Alex's family.

In the end, this story is definitely a fantasy type of romance. The woman bounces from one handsome, sexy, wealthy man to another. She is always provided for and she always has a man to cherish and protect her. All of the danger and excitement are just twists and turns along the way. If you're looking for romance that's tinged with tragedy and adventure, then you'll enjoy Broken Circle.

Broken Circle: A Gray Ghost Novel, Book 1

I enjoyed listening to this book a lot. I’m a big fan of Amy McKinley books and this one didn’t disappoint. I’m excited this is a new series to me and look forward to the next book in the A Gray Ghost Novel books. This book has our lead female character Liv (Olivia) Wrightwood, an artist who lost her parents in a tragic car accident. She’s married to Alex Mudarra, an up-and-coming NYPD detective. Through her fight for survival she meets Liam who helps her get through some daring situations. This was a great listen and the narrator did a great job! RECOMMEND!

Romantic suspense at its best!

This was my first Amy McKinley book, and have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised. I genuinely enjoyed Broken Circle and eagerly anticipating the second book in the Gray Ghost series. It's well-written, well-plotted with loads of mystery, suspense, action, romance, unexpected twists, and turns. As for the characters, I adore them. Olivia, a beautiful and talented artist, married to the love of her life, Alex, a man with secrets. An overheard conversation and an unplanned vacation turn to a thrilling adventure with enough action to keep you on the edge of your seat. The storyline was wholly entertaining, drawing me in from the very beginning. The ending was flawless, total icing on the cake.

Superb narration by Regan Brown, she portrayed the characters' personalities, emotions, and the intensity of the scenes. Overall, this is a wonderfully written romantic suspense, one I'd totally recommend. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Broken Circle is Amazing

Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
Narrated by Regan Brown
Five Stars

Broken Circle is the first book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. This book is a great start to what I hope is an amazing series. At first I didn’t know what to think about it, but the twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. I spent all day listening and had to charge my ear buds twice , but it was well worth it. Liv is such a strong character. I love how she grew throughout the story. This book is definitely a five + star for me. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the books in this series.
This is the first book I have listened to that was narrated by Regan Brown. I really enjoyed the tenor of her voice. She really brought all of the characters to life. I’m definitely putting her on my go to narrator list.

Such A Good Book!!

This is the first book in the Gray Ghost series and it was a little over 6 hours. I was able to spend my morning listening to this book and I loved it! It was well written and had loads of twists that made the story that much more exciting and mysterious. This narrator was great. Such a good pick for this story and I would definitely listen to her again! I am looking forward to listening to more by this author in the future!!
Happy Listening!

great story

I enjoyed listening to this audio. The narrator pulled me in with tone of voice. The narrator kept it engaging and made me want to listen to more. This is a fun, entertaining, suspenseful story to listen to, I can't wait for the next one. The characters in this book are lovable and connectable. This story is about betrayal, misconceptions and seeing things for what they are. This is the story of Liv. She seems to have the best marriage to those looking in from the outside. She overhears one of his phone conversations but what she doesn't realize is how it will change her life from that point forward. Will she get to see another side of Alex she didn't realize existed? He wants nothing more than to protect her but what will happen when he puts her in danger? Will this be a second chance for them or will they need to fear for their lives? All of the characters make this story flow into an action packed story. I highly recommend this audio. I am glad I picked it up and so will you be

Regan Brown is Amazing!

5/5 Stars


Broken Circle: A Gray Ghost Novel, Book 1 by Amy McKinley AUDIOBOOK


Another amazing read by McKinley. Broken Circle is an amazing book especially when you listen to the audio. McKinley knows how to write and she knows how to capture her readers. Regan Brown had me wanting more.


Olivia aka Liv is the wife of the NYPD Detective and soon to be politician. Hiding something from him is killing her, but it's the right thing to do. The quote I chose for Liv is: "I hope you're right."


Alex is a NYPD Detective and heading into politics. He doesn't want to have kids to be used against him. He is hiding his past from Olivia and she doesn't know the extent. The quote I chose for Alex is: "I'm sorry babe. I have no intentions of hiding anything, other than a job, from you. There are no mistresses and never will be. You're it for me."


Highly recommended for Romance lovers.