Black Sheep

By: Meghan March

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling author Meghan March comes a story of untold truths and one man’s redemption in the Dirty Mafia Duet - available in audio first!  

Every family has a black sheep. In the infamous Casso crime family, that black sheep is me - Cannon Freeman. 

Except I’m not a free man. I’ve never been free. Not since the day I was born. I owe my loyalty to my father, Dominic Casso, even if he won’t publicly acknowledge me as his blood. 

I’ve never had a reason to go against his wishes...until I met her. 

Drew Carson turned my world upside when she walked into my club looking for a job. 

Now, my honor and my life are on the line. 

Going against my father’s wishes might buy me a bullet straight from his gun, but black sheep or not, it’s time to make my stand. 

She's worth the fallout.

©2019 Meghan March (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

I INHALED EVERY SINGLE EXCITING SECOND

I knew it was going to be great, I knew it was going to be perfectly narrated, I knew it was going to end on a thrilling cliffhanger and I knew White Knight (book 2) wouldn’t be out for a while.. but still I listened. That’s the power this author and these two narrators have over my willpower because I couldn’t resist their lure. It’s a gripping suspenseful Mafia romance with sizzling chemistry and a splash of sex.. and it won’t be a hardship listening to it again in a month or two.

Worth a credit? Yes I would’ve gladly used a credit on this climactic listen.. but it’s free on Audible’s Escape Package - and that folks is the cherry on top.

This book isn’t complete

This is half a book. It ends on a cliffhanger that is frustrating. It’s like a weekly soap opera. The character development is fine but both main characters aren’t that smart.

Holy hotness!

Squeel!!!!! You can not understand my excitement!!!
Heck yes because of one reason Cannon!!!! Holy hotness!
Sweet baby Jesus! Black Sheep is pure sin, sex, and full devilish! All wrapped up in a ravishing black bow!
Throw in a hot ton of twist turns with layers upon layers!
That just drives the storyline to new levels sending you over the edge!!!

Not to mention that audio performance by narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York.
Which only brings your audio experience to a whole new level of hotness!!
Just be ready to have your ears burning with head and your body humming with joy!!!



Then boom a cliffhanger that will have your screaming at the top of your lungs!!!

3 1/2 stars for me

The story concept is nothing new, but still, it's always about the journey:) I did enjoy the book, perhaps I expected more because of all the high ratings. I found the h, who was supposed to be so smart and seasoned in her craft, unimpressive to say the least. The H is written so sweet, that of course we love him, but he doesn't seem like he's hardened at all by the life he has led, only fearful and knows what not to do. Their attraction was quick and they 'fell' for each other, super quickly. I mean life or death, life changing decisions after one date and a sleep over. Ok, I have read insta love before, but I never take it seriously, it's just fun fluff, and that is what this book is to me. I enjoyed it, I am mildly curious how the next part will go, but I will forget this very soon, nothing stands out or moved me.

Sexy and Intriguing Mafia Romance

Overall: 4 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 3.5-4 stars

I'm not usually a huge fan of mafia romances, but Black Sheep surprised me in the best way! The story kept me intrigued and had me dying to see how everything would play out. I loved how driven and intelligent Cannon and Drew were, but that they both had very vulnerable sides too. It's instalust between them, but it still felt a bit like a slow burn thanks to the amazing sexual tension and chemistry. Meghan March really knows how to build up the anticipation! Gah! Cannon was Alpha with a capital A, but it was his tender side that had me sold. Andi Arndt is fantastic as Drew and Sebastion York couldn't be more perfect as Cannon. I love this narrating duo and they really are the gold standard in audiobook narration. The story is told in dual POV, but there are more Drew chapters, so the majority of the audio is narrated by Andi Arndt.

This is book 1 in the duet, so make sure you have book 2, White Knight, ready to go because that ending is a doozy!

Pleasantly Surprised

First of all, I’ll begin by saying this genre isn’t my go too but the reviews had me intrigued and I had to see what all the fuss was about. Great book, great narration and I’m hooked. Hats off to you, Ms. March.

Great, captivating read! I want more!

WHEW BOY! I LOOOOOOOOOOOVED this book! I enjoyed the narrators letting the listeners FEEL this story. I really enjoyed how pieces of this story overlapped other books of Meghan's. And if you've never read other books, you just wouldn't know that the hidden gems are there. But I was very quickly lost in Cannon's and Drew's story. I liked how Meghan drops pieces of their histories in and gives the reader, just a little but you know there's more to it. I liked Drew's tenacity and the way she went after what she wanted. What she didn't expect was the full Cannon effect. The delicious chemistry between them and the way in which their relationship evolved was something neither of them expected. I was lost in their journey and HOLY BOMBSHELL.... Meghan brought it! I so can't wait for the next book. Be sure not to let this audio book pass you by!

Not Believable & Disappointing

I love Meghan March and was so looking forward to the release of this book. I am greatly disappointed. The female lead, is portrayed as a top notch investigative reporter yet she doesn't know how the mafia works?
She disguises herself, gets a job at one of their businesses and looks for evidence of who within the organization killed her dad. Seriously? Who doesn't know that the crime boss orders a hit. What is she looking for, a spreadsheet of who murdered whom? A smoking gun? A disloyal hitman who is willing to betray the family and confess his sins to the newly hired waitress?
The storyline is totally ridiculous and unbelievable. It is doubtful that I will finish the series.

One bright spot- both narrators are perfect as always.

Better than I ever expected, but Cliffhanger

I have read many such stories in this genre and they are usually pretty basic; entertaining, but nothing that you couldn't read another book in between before finishing. Not so this one to me at all.

I am so glad that I bought both the books in this case so I can immediately jump into the next one.

I wouldn't dream of putting this one down to finish later!

Cannon Freeman is the Black Sheep of the family.

First of all, Andi Arndt and Sebastian York are the reason that I chose to listen to this! They're always so good in everything that they narrate, and they were once again flawless in this story.

This was my first Meghan March story and I loved the whole "crime family" feel to it. Cannon and Drew had intense chemistry from the beginning and their romance progressed quickly. Unlike many other listeners, the steamy romance was not my favorite part of the story; I was most interested what Drew was up to with her disguises and secrets, and I was curious about out how Cannon would react, knowing that he had been vulnerable and shared parts of his past with her. Throughout the whole story, I was just waiting for the big moment, and that feeling was both tortuous and delicious.

And then BOOM, the end! Oh lord, what a cliffhanger!!

I didn't realize when I started this was that Ms. March's books are so very interconnected! I noticed it when I was listening and looking at her website. While I didn't have any trouble following the story at all, it seems like I may have had a more full experience here if I had already met Cannon from previous stories. I still need to continue with the next installment though, because that cliffhanger was absolutely killer.

Two parts

I don’t mind buying a series of books to enjoy more of the characters, but it makes me cross when a story just stops and you have to buy the next one to find out what happens with the plot line.
I’ve bought so many follow up books, and spent a fortune on books from the same author when I’ve enjoyed one book... but being forced to buy a book to get the conclusion which should be included in a book is bad show. I won’t be buying from this author again. It’s a very cynical move.

That did not just end like that!!!!

I bloody LOVE CANON!!!!!

I’m so glad I have White Knight to head into, I need to know all the things!

I knew things were going to get twisty and they did very quickly.

But with all that’s been revealed I can’t wait to find out how it’s all going to pan out 👌🏻👌🏻

Jesus

OMG, what on earth have I just listened too????? my heart is pounding, what an amazing start to this duet, just simply AMAZING

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Omg this book was absolutely brilliant and I don’t believe I have wait for second book oh my god what a cliffhanger!!!!!!!!!. I love the way Meghan puts in bits from her previous books .

Black Sheep

This is a brilliant Maffia story with love fear and courage. Read with great feeling by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York.

A full five star audio

Meghan March’s writing never fails to keep me entertained, her audiobooks in particular have me hanging on her every word (she always gets the best narrators). I’ve learned my lesson though, wait until the full duet or trilogy is released, that way I can listen without having to wait weeks for the final instalment, because believe me, it always end on a cliffie. I cannot wait to get stuck into book 2 White Knight, I need to know what will happen to mafia brat Cannon Freeman and undercover journalist Drew Carlson when the head of the Cassidy crime family Dominic Cassidy finds out what they’ve been hiding. Great characters with lots of chemistry. Great narration, Andi Arndt and Sebastian York, a match made in heaven. Can’t give this less than the five stars it deserves. Loved it.

Fantastic!

I fell instantly in love with Cannon and Drew. Their chemistry is off the charts hot in this thrilling first book of the mafia duet by Meghan March.
The storyline is exciting with plenty going on to keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s brilliant! I loved it! And I can’t wait for more!

Completely addicting!

I have been a massive fan of Meghan March since the first book of the amazing Beneath Series and I devoured and loved every-single-one of her books. This author has the unique talent of completely immersing you in her captivating world with her descriptive storytelling, unforgettable characters and enthralling words. Fast-paced, intense and deliciously sexy, Black Sheep met all my expectations and was worth every minute. I loved it! I loved how the story played out until the very end and not surprisingly, this book did end with a big cliffhanger that just made me more eager to get onto the next book. The narration by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York was extremely well done and really made for a pleasurable listening experience.

I love Cannon Freeman

I was given an ARC for an honest review. And the ebook was unputdownable and the audiobook was an icing on a very delicious cake. Andi Arndt and Sebastian York, two of my favourite narrators, brought this book to life. I fell in love with Cannon Freeman even more. Meghan March didn't disappoint! I am looking forward to the next instalment.

Wonderful tale

Gripping storyline, great plot twists, interesting minor characters and fantastic love story.

Performance by narrators spot on.

My only gripe is that instead of ending on the cliffhanger the second part of the story should have been in the same volume, it’s so obviously and abruptly been divided to sell two books when one would not have been too long. Bit cynical given the cost of living crisis 🙁
I’m so invested in following the rest of the story I shall just have to cough up