Reckless

Fractured Farrells: A Damaged Billionaire Series, Book 2

De: Mallory Crowe

Narrado por: Marcio Catalano, Addison Barnes

He likes control and order.

She refuses to be controlled.

With his family history, Robert Farrell has faced his fair share of problems. Lucky for him, he's never been confronted with a problem he can't solve.

When someone starts manipulating his business deals and threatening the people in his life, Robert realizes it's time to gain control and take over.

But when he can't control the sexy and mysterious tour guide who refuses his protection, Robert knows that it's up to him to convince her - one way or another.

There is no way in Hell Malia Martin will be controlled by anyone - especially not by a Farrell, of all people.

Destroying her childhood was all it took for Malia to despise the entire Farrell family - Robert included.

The only thing she wants from the irresistible billionaire is distance - a great deal of distance. The only problem is: someone is threatening Malia after her one not-so-innocent encounter with Robert on the beach.

Leave it to a Farrell to have a stalker - a stalker that's after her now. As Robert and Malia vie for the upper hand, their enemy closes in. Will the alpha tame the independent woman, or will he die trying?

Mallory Crowe Titles

Contemporary Romance

Billionaires in the City

1 - Teaching The Boss

2 - Teasing The Boss

3 - Tempting The Boss

Devereaux Billionaires

1 - Touching Jace

2 - Trusting Michael

3- Testing Michael

4 - Taming Rourke

Fractured Farrells

1 - Recklessss

2- Reckless

3 - Remorseless

4 - Restless

5 - Relentless

The Stolen Hearts Series

1 - The Cocky Thief

2 - The Beautiful Thief

3 - The Dangerous Thief

4 - The Reluctant Thief

Paranormal Romance

Bad Boys of the Underworld

1 - Finding Fire

2 - Daring Fire

3 - Binding Fire

4 - Ruling Fire

5 - Stealing Fire

Bewitching Hour

1 - The Bewitching Hour

2 - Burning Gold

3 - Long and Lost

4 - A Little Wicked

5 - Raise Hell

©2017 Mallory Crowe (P)2021 Mallory Crowe

Sexy, exciting enemies to lovers romantic thriller

A thrilling enemies to lovers romance with a side of danger, lots of LOL banter, toe curling sexy times and plenty of family drama. The narrators did a great job giving the story just the right mix of angst, animosity and passion. This is probably my favorite Mallory Crowe book. Im a sucker for all love stories set in Hawaii and this couple is irresistible. Sweet but strong Malia is the perfect match for Robert the ultimate domineering sexy alphahole. Cant wait for part 3 in the Damaged Billionaire series

Kissed at Sunset, Threatened by Dawn

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️
Steam: 🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: ☺️🤣🙁😘🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration

🦸🏼‍♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Malia

Malia is a fiercely independent woman carving out a life in Hawaii through a patchwork of odd jobs—boat tours, catering gigs, manual labor, hula dancing, even collecting water samples for grad students. Beneath her laid-back island exterior simmers a deep well of anger rooted in childhood trauma. Her resentment toward the powerful Farrell family runs so deep that she openly celebrated the death of Walter Farrell, the man she holds responsible for her family’s suffering. Malia’s strength isn’t just in survival—it’s in her refusal to forget.

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🦸🏻‍♂️ Hero Spotlight: Robert Farrell

Robert’s life was upended when his father, Walter Farrell, was murdered last year. Now the reluctant heir to the family empire, he’s spent the past year cleaning up the wreckage left behind. A self-proclaimed New York playboy with a fear of commitment, Robert is unapologetically honest about his lifestyle. But the discovery of a half-sister, Jean, has cracked open something more vulnerable in him. As he tries to build a relationship with Jean, both siblings confront the legacy of a father who was anything but honorable.

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🔥 Plot Snapshot

Their first meeting is pure serendipity: a sunset, a beach, and the elusive green flash on the horizon. Malia is charmed by Robert’s flirtation but wary—she’s not about to fall for a tourist, no matter how magnetic. Still, she lets herself enjoy the moment, even sharing a kiss that awakens long-dormant desire. When Robert offers his card, she accepts it with no intention of calling. But everything changes when she realizes he’s that Robert Farrell.

Fueled by old wounds, Malia wants nothing to do with him. Robert, however, is intrigued—and persistent. He tracks down her tour company and books a trip with his sister and her boyfriend, hoping to see her again. What begins as a romantic spark quickly turns dangerous when Robert receives an anonymous email with photos of their kiss and a chilling threat: “Touch her again and she dies.”

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❤️‍🔥 What Worked

• The Hawaii setting is a dream—lush, vivid, and escapist. It’s a joy to travel there through the pages.
• Both leads are layered and likable, with emotional depth that makes their connection feel earned.
• Robert’s protectiveness toward Malia adds a compelling edge to his character arc.

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🤨 Room for More

• I found myself craving an earlier reveal of Malia’s backstory. Her hatred for the Farrells is intense, and understanding the roots of that pain sooner would have deepened the emotional stakes.

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🎧 Narration Vibes

Told through dual POVs, the narration by Marcio Catalano and Addison Barnes brings the story to life. While not my personal favorites, both deliver solid performances. Catalano’s voice is smooth and unobtrusive—he disappears into the story, which works well. Barnes, with her youthful and expressive tone, captures Malia’s spirit beautifully. Her emotional range adds texture to Malia’s journey.

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📝 Final Thoughts

This audiobook blends tropical escapism with emotional grit, offering a romance that’s as much about healing as it is about attraction. Malia and Robert are two people shaped by the shadows of their families, trying to rewrite their own stories. If you’re drawn to character-driven narratives with a touch of suspense and a strong sense of place, this one’s worth the listen.

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💬 Favorite Quotes

“My father amassed a vast empire and huge amounts of money by being a horrible person and I’ve spent my entire life working for the son of a b*tch. Now that he is gone, I’m the head of one of the most evil corporations that have ever existed.”