Shattered Vows

The Sullivan Mafia Series, Book 1

De: Kira Cole

Narrado por: James Cassidy, Heather Firth

CIARA:
He’s the monster responsible for my father’s death.
Soon, he’ll be my husband.
Marrying Ronan Sullivan is the last thing I want,
but it’s the only way my family’s name will survive.
I go into this marriage with one goal:
Making Ronan pay for what he did.
Only I never expected to fall in love with him.

RONAN:
She thinks she knows the truth,
But what she doesn’t realize is everything I did was for her.
Not that it matters.
This marriage is nothing but a business arrangement.
It’s easier if emotions are left out of it.
It’s easier if she hates me.
Because my focus needs to be on the mafia, not her.
Someone I know and trust is trying to destroy me.
The last thing I need right now her distracting me.

Shattered Vows is Book 1 of The Sullivan Mafia Series, featuring an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers tension, revenge, and dangerous obsession. Ronan and Ciara’s story continues and concludes in Avenged Vows.

©2026 Kira Cole (P)2026 Kira Cole

Ciara and Ronan

I previously read the ebook and enjoyed it, but listening to the wonderful narration provided by Heather Firth and James Cassidy lifted this enjoyable mafia romance to a whole different level.

This is the first in The Sullivan Mafia Series, but it does end on a cliffhanger, so be aware. It introduces us to Ciara and Ronan, who are enemies at the start of the book.

Ciara believes Ronan's responsible for her father’s death, but despite that, her brother arranges to have her marry Ronan to form an alliance following the death of Ronan’s father.

Ciara starts their union intent on making Ronan’s life as miserable as she can, whilst Ronan attempts to find out who killed his father.

But as time passes, they come to discover things about their families which will change their lives and beliefs forever.

I now need to listen to the next book, Avenged Vows. I hope the wait won't be too long.

Great

Great book, Great storyline, James Cassidy always does a fantastic job, love his voice, Heather Firth sounds so whiny at times , it's annoying.

Great Banter

I really enjoyed the story. The way that Ronan started just wanting to push Ciara buttons and then slowly falling love with her was fantastic. The banter between then was great and the voice actors were perfect. James Cassidy is fantastic in his delivery.

Love forged in love and betrayal.

Shattered Vows delivers exactly what a mafia arranged-marriage romance should: tension, power struggles, and a relationship that evolves the hard way.

The marriage starts as a cold, strategic alliance, more obligation than affection. What makes the story work is how slowly and convincingly that dynamic shifts. The hero is controlled and ruthless when needed, but layered. The heroine doesn’t fold under pressure; her strength shows up in quiet defiance and resilience.

The chemistry is sharp, the emotional tension feels earned, and the darker themes add weight without overwhelming the romance. It’s not a soft love story, but if you like intensity, possessiveness, and love growing in hostile territory, this one delivers.

Ciara and Ronan

Shattered Vows is the first book in the Sullivan Mafia series. It is a dark arranged marriage romance that ends in a cliffhanger-so beware. Ronan and Ciara marry to align their families and have peace. The chemistry between them is electric. Their banter is hilarious. What happens when they actually fall in love with each other? Can they survive the upcoming storm?
The duet narration by Heather Firth and James Cassidy is absolutely extraordinary. Heather Firth is brilliant as beautiful, intelligent, quiet but sassy Ciara. I could feel all of her pain, anger, fear, hurt, disappointment, doubt, lust, passion and love through her voice. James Cassidy is positively delightful as alpha, ruthless, possessive, obsessed Ronan. His sexy, sultry tone and Irish accent are divine. These two talented voice actors brought this story to life beautifully. I highly recommend listening to this fabulous audiobook.
Thanks to the author and BookSprout for this ALC.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Story 4 stars Narration 5 stars