Highball and Chain

Bourbon Street Bad Boys' Club, Book 2

De: Kathryn M. Hearst

Narrado por: Aaron Shedlock, Virginia Rose

Get ready for mafia, mayhem, and madness!

Enzo Marchionni is New Orleans’ hottest chef, the middle child in a Mafia family, and the recipient of an unwanted gift…an arranged marriage.

How in the heck can he tie the knot with a spoiled mob princess when all he can think about is the woman he pushed away?

If Enzo were any other man, the answer would be simple—convince the girl of his dreams he deserves a second chance. However, it’s not that easy when following his heart could put himself, and everyone he loves, in danger.

Shanna Isaac is a wannabe private investigator with a case load of cheating spouses and a horrible track record with men. When her best friend asks her to be maid of honor, Shanna agrees…even if that means spending time with The Ghoster, the man who dumped her like a bad Tinder date just when she started to believe in happily-ever-afters.

Unfortunately, every bad decision has consequences. It turns out Shanna and Enzo’s almost-relationship might have started a mob war. Her only hope is to accept protection from the one man who could destroy her.

If she can’t trust him with her heart, how in the heck can she trust him with her life?

Highball and Chain is a humorous enemies to lovers, second chance romance filled with slow-burn goodness, serious groveling, and five delicious Italian brothers--who want nothing more than to leave the "family business" behind them. You’ll love this romantic comedy with a smidgen of suspense, because everyone loves a bad boy trying to be a good man.

©2020 Kathryn M. Hearst (P)2023 Kathryn M. Hearst

Fantastic! 💜

This book was so sexy and the chemistry was on fire, among other things.
Great mafia romance with some sexy brothers, family drama and of course the sultry ex girlfriend. I truly enjoyed every minute of it.
The narration was performed brilliantly.
This is book 2 with an HEA and can be read as a standalone.
I highly recommend this book/series.

Sisters Spotlight 💜

Time to stand up for yourself.

I felt so bad and could picture the sad look in each family photo. No name dropping u will have to listen to find out :). It was time for the men to take a stand against old blood. I love the whirl wind romance that was in this book and the mystery it gave off. I had guessed so wrong on the whole book until the end. This is a must read/listen book and going to start book 3 now.

Enzo and Shanna

Shanna Isaac is a Private Investigator in training. Enzo Marchionni is a popular chef in the French Quarter. They started something. It was mindblowing, followed up with intimate late-night conversations, and then he ghosted her. The problem? His older brother is married to her best friend and they are all going to be spending the wedding week together in Sicily along with all of his other brothers, their parents, and his on and off again beautiful girlfriend. As much as they would like to ignore each other, their chemistry is explosive. It also seems to have triggered a mob war.

I loved book 1 and was eager to see if book 2 could live up to my expectations or if it was a fluke. Definitely no fluke. The Marchionni family makes for good stories! I love the brothers, although I could do without the family matriarch. While I didn't instantly fall for Enzo like I did Gabe, I was impressed with his character growth. I adored Shanna. I pictured her part Audrey Hepburn / part Lucille Ball. She's smart, witty, adorable, and has a streak of bad luck on this book second to none. Her chemistry with Enzo was real and their banter was strong. The obstacles between them were significant and I appreciate they didn't feel contrived.

I love the overlying mafia storyline and the mini-mysteries in these books. It's fun to play junior detective along the way and see how close you can get to the real answer. The fact that there's always a twist makes it even more fun. Now I can't wait to get to know Marco and Nicolina better. Seems like each of these brothers gets in over their heads with the women in their lives.

Aaron Shedlock and Virginia Rose had chemistry rivaling Enzo and Shanna. They pulled off the banter, the attraction, and the characters' frustration to perfection. They each committed fully to their characters and it came through.

Great book!

Shanna's entire life gets turned upside down while investigating the local mayor and slew of other craziness ensues. From the moment this book starts, you jump right into the action. Just when you think you have everything figured out, this book will keep you guessing right to the end. Shanna and Enzo try to stay away from each other but they are so drawn to each other it becomes impossible to stay away.

Virginia Rose and Aaron Shedlock are amazing as Shanna, Enzo and the entire cast!

Enzo and Shanna

Well Shanna’s best friend is going to marry Enzo’s brother, why not keep it all in the family right? Not when the family is Mafia and other arrangements have been made already. Shanna is going to be a private investigator and puts her camera out there wherever there is a story. Not such a good idea when you are attracted to the sexy mafia chef. Trouble does ensue and so does chemistry. I recommend this book 2 of the series and narration is on point!
Sisters Spotlight 💕