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

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.

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.

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 💕

A Captivating Delight! Awesome Story & Narration🎧

Kathryn M. Hearst delivers another wonderful “Bourbon Street Bad Boys’ Club” novel, a series of standalone books each featuring a different Marchionni brother. The first book, “Absinthe Minded” was Gabriel and Maggie’s story, this book is his brother Enzo and Shanna, Maggie’s best friends story. The story picks up soon after the first one ended, the chemistry between Enzo and Shanna is smoking hot and it lead to something even hotter but that was all Enzo was able to give. She had not heard from him since but she sees him again at Gabe and Maggie’s wedding. The two are opposites in many ways, she is a private investigator in training and he is a chef who comes from a family with questionable business practices. Gabe wants to legitimize all the family dealings, this is pissing off some of his current dealings and other mafia families. Shanna was excited for Maggie’s wedding and for going to Italy, it was a very exciting trip but not exactly in a good way, family drama and a spoiled mafia princess stirs up some trouble, some other trouble seems to be brewing as well and some lands Shanna’s way. Enzo is determined to protect her and get to the bottom of it, but Shanna is not one to sit back and wait, she needs to find out what is going on as well. There is never a dull moment in this book, the story is cleverly plotted with plenty of drama, a touch of angst, humor in the way of witty dialogue, some action, mystery, twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful moments and a smoking hot romance. Thank you for another fantastic story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, Aaron Shedlock and Virginia Rose are the perfect cast to bring these characters to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, gave each a voice that fit their character’s persona to a tee, sounding believable and just as I pictured the character to sound. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance. These mega talented voice artists are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen, I love how your narration enhances an already great story to another level of greatness.

HighBall and Chain

Book 2 picks up basically where book 1 leaves off. This is a fantastic series! You have the Italian family and mob drama along with the excitement of living in New Orleans. Throw in a Wedding in Italy and a hit on someone, you won’t be able to put the book down! It’s fast paced with a great storyline. The narration is perfect and really brings the Characters and story to life.

Great Narration

I enjoyed the story this book 2 in the series it was funny and sexy and enjoyed the twist in the story the narrator's did excellent job.

just the right amount of MAFIA in this ROMANCE ❤❤❤

Aaron Shedlok and Virginia Rose add the perfect touch of humor, intrigue and heat🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 to Enzo and Shauna's road to Love
Quirky family members and friends make this a fun listen.

A must read-listen!

I’m not a fan of the mafia genre but this series has me hooked! Bad guys, meddling Italian mother, high maintenance Italian mafia princess…and a dyslexic PI -in-training! Guaranteed to keep you entertained and engaged! Awesome narration draws you into the story. Looking forward to the next book.
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.