My Sinful Love

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Sebastian York, Vanessa Edwin, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Scott Brick, Shane East, Savannah Peachwood, Sean Crisden, Maxine Mitchell, Brian Pallino

Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's Summary

A wildly sexy, emotional, and suspenseful romance novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Lauren Blakely, with all new narration from Sebastian York and Vanessa Edwin, with special appearances from Shane East, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Scott Brick, Sean Crisden and more!

She was my "what if" girl. The one I longed for. The one I tried to find again after she left for the other side of the world.

Now, years later, fate has swept the only woman I’ve ever loved back into my life.

With her intensity, her honesty, her passion, Annalise tries to break down my walls, because she’s the one who knew me before my family shattered.

When we collide again, it's tender and savage, gentle and rough, and makes me hungry for more of this electric, once-in-a-blue moon kind of connection.

If I want to keep her close, I’ll have to serve up the whole truth of where I went and what I did after she left.

But if I do, I risk losing her again, and that’s not a fate I’m ready to face. Not when each day brings me closer to finding the people who ripped my family apart and seeing them put behind bars.

Until the day I learn Annalise is holding the final piece of the puzzle to solving the mystery.

©2020 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2020 Lauren Blakely Books

A great ending!

Michael, Michael, Michael! Now, Ryan is my favorite Sloan, but Michael makes a very, very close second. His rawness is so, so sexy. When he and Annalise are together, Michael is forced to kind of put away his big protector of his family mode, and does something for himself. I love Annalise, and what she gives Michael. Even though it took many, many years, they were meant to be together. They had to exist apart for their love to truly blossom and grow. You feel Michael's struggle with losing Annalise. He never got over her, but he didn't live his life as a monk, either. He saw his brothers find happiness, but he felt it just wasn't in the cards for him.

Michael is definitely the most intense of the hot Sloan brothers. With him, you get a glimpse into what a great man their father was. I loved how Lauren captured the essence of Michael, who is definitely his father Tom's son. He's the embodiment of Thomas, and he pays great homage to his father's memory. Lauren doesn't skimp on the heat, and like his younger brothers, Michael has a beautifully filthy mouth, and his dirty talk is seriously on point.

There are tears of joy and sadness in this book. Questions that started with the first book are answered. Yes, there’s the conclusion to the big mystery flowing through this series. And holy hell, what a wrap-up of that! As the truth comes closer into view, other people and their lies and deception are exposed.

I don’t think Michael could have been narrated by anyone but Sebastian York. He and Vanessa Edwin were great. I’m totally in love with this series, and I absolutely adore the updates Lauren has brought to it. You still get the same Sloan family, and their core remains intact, but it’s as if Lauren has evolved this story as readers’ have evolved with the way the like stories to be told.

A great conclusion to a great series!!

This was a great series overall.. It's was like watching a movie and the way LB kept the suspense coming was exceptional. She is grate at what she does. The conclusion was epic. Glad this was apart of audible escape but I would have bought it anyway😉

What an Ending!

After listening to the first 3 in the is series, I had so many unanswered questions. Not only did Lauren Blakely answer them all, but she wove the most passionate of romances into the story. We get to know the last of the Sloan brothers, Michael and his second chance at finding love with Annalise. These two are incredible together! Michael is just swoon worthy and his undying love for this girl, even years later emanates from the story. He knows what he wants and he isn't going to let her get away. Annalise has some things to work through, and I love how she gets advice that changes everything. Fantastic romance, but that is not what I really love about this book. It's the history. The flashback scenes of what happened to Tommy, how all the characters, like Sanders, Luke, Dora and Tommy are all interconnected and how things all came to fruition. It's suspenseful and so gratifying to get the answers!!!! Loved every minute of this series and how Blakely reimagined it!

This ensemble of narrators is incredible. Each one gave something to the performance, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sebastian York as Michael always gives me that coming home feeling. Vanessa Edwin just never ceases to amaze me, and the ease of going from a French accent to American is flawless.Sean Crsiden nails Tommy. Each time he began to speak, I was drawn into the past. Add in Tim Paige, Jason Clarke, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Shane East, Samantha Cook, Maxine Mitchell, Savannah Peachwood, Scott Brick and Brian Pallino and I was just loving their own narrations and then the conversations! It's so much fun and very entertaining.

Incredible Full Cast Narration

Overall 4.5 stars
Performance 5 stars
Story 4 stars

I am a huge fan of second chance romances that feature childhood/young love. There's just something so magical and sweet about them. I've been waiting for broody Michael and his "what if" girl and I was not disappointed. Annalise and Michael's story brought out all the feels and also was incredibly sexy. These two radiated heat and their chemistry was off the charts. I loved how they found their way back to each other and even when they hit a few bumps in the road, they ultimately listened, spoke openly and honestly, and handled things maturely. It was also amazing to see all the pieces finally come together for the mystery that has been unfolding the whole series. It added some great action and suspense to the story and it was so satisfying to get that resolution and to see how it all fell into place. Kudos to Lauren Blakely for masterminding that!

Sebastian York was absolutely perfect as the oldest Sloan sibling and Vanessa Edwin continues to amaze me with her talent. They both gave such emotional performances and I could really feel all the love, pain, fear, and joy our characters experienced. The sexy times were scorching and I may have had to fan myself quite a few times with this one. The entire audiobook was such a treat to listen to and featured so many incredible narrators. There are a lot of different characters and players in this series (especially in this book) and I don't think I would have been able to keep them straight without all the different narrators.

There's still one novella left, featuring John and Mindy (yay!), and I can't wait to listen to it!

My Thoughts on My Sinful Love

The full story has finally been revealed for the Paige/Sloan family. It was one crazy journey but one that was excellently written.

Michael had been the strong, supportive oldest brother throughout this series and it was great to finally get his story. His was an emotional second chance romance that ended up impacting his world more than any I would have imagined. I really liked the enduring love Michael and Annalise had. They met in high school but their story spanned eighteen years. They both gained a lot of life experience and were different people from when they first met by the time they get their second chance. But there was this feeling about them that just seemed meant to be.

Their romance was blended so well with the mystery unfolding. This whole series was a great mix of mystery, suspense and romance and I highly recommend it.

This was another amazing full cast performance by many narrators with Sebastian York and Vanessa Edwin as the main characters. They both were excellent. They all were excellent. I really like this style of narration. I enjoyed the performance even more with the different voices for the different characters and definitely took note of some new names to look for more stories they narrated.

Exhilarating, Romantic and Sensuous Love Story!

This is the perfect conclusion to Ms. Blakely's exhilarating and sexy Sinful Men series! I loved every romantic, sensuous, and heart-pounding moment. This second chance romance reunites Michael Sloan with his "What If?" girl, Annalise Delacroix. They met and fell in love while Annalise was a foreign exchange student in Las Vegas. When she had to return home to France they vowed to stay close and make their relationship work. When they are torn apart by time and distance, they are forced to go their separate ways with broken hearts. Now years later Michael receives a letter from Annalise that she will be in LV for work and would like to get together. Their reunion ignites the long dormant feelings they both harbor and their desire to explore the "What If's". They remember their wonderful connection as young adults but now as bolder, dirtier, and more passionate adults they fit even better than before. But is that enough for two people who don't want to risk another broken heart and who still live on different continents? This is a very exhilarating, romantic and sensuous love story that was brought to life flawlessly by a very talented cast of narrators. Sebastian York, and Vanessa Edwin were so perfect as Michael and Annelise. York nailed Michael's devotion, his thoughtful, and protective nature, and his romantic yet dominant side so perfectly. He had me in tears as he made me feel the rebirth of their love and the struggle to protect themselves. Edwin's portrayal of Annalise as a strong, loyal, and caring heroine, really tugged at my heart as well. They drew me in with a nostalgic and personal feel of their written letters, deep terms of endearment and the speaking of french, especially in the throws of passion. Their banter was fun, their chemistry was off the charts and I absolutely loved them together.
Ms Blakely expertly weaved a suspenseful mystery arc throughout this series. I was so enthralled in the flashbacks that revealed the events leading up to Michael's father's murder. With the revamping of this story, there were more twists and turns, with extra character point of views that were so riveting, it had me totally engaged as it picked up speed to it's thrilling conclusion. I cannot express how much I loved this whole series, along with the wonderful multicast narration. The character's were all so intriguing, genuine and honest that I hate to let them go. This is definitely an exceptional series that shouldn't be missed!

My Sinful Love

What an ending, how it all falls into place I had so many questions and they all got answered.

I will say sometimes it felt like too many characters and I would have to go back and listen to a part here or a part there but once I got more into the meat of the story it all came together.

I enjoyed Michael’s HEA he deserved it the fact that it is a second chance one gives me all the feels. I am glad he and Annalise found their way back to each other. The ocean couldn’t keep these too from each other, long distance is hard but if you can with stand then you know you are truly meant to be.

The chapters from the fathers POV were very powerful and I enjoyed those best.

I am soo glad we got a new voice for each character I don’t know if this book would have had the same impact if it hadn’t. Great narrators.

Rich, smooth, and delicious voices

Lauren Blakely has finished this series with a bang!! In more ways than one. Michael Sloan is sexy, loving, determined, and dirty mouthed, and a man I would love to have-and-to-hold. Lauren has completed this series in true Blakely fashion. It has twists and turns with an ending that I didn't see coming. So in love with this series. Totally recommend all of Lauren Blakely's books. I totally love how characters from other books find their way into her new books. Love the tie-in.

I listened to this re-boot of this series now called the Sinful Men Series. Sebastian York narrated Michael Sloan, ohhhh sooo yummy!! Love this voice. This book actually has a full cast of narrators which totally fit this book. All these narrators are so very talented. Highly recommend it. This is one of my first audiobooks and reviews. A great way to spend a long commute to and from work. I received an ARC kindle copy of the book for an honest review. I listened to the book through an audible subscription. 5 stars!

Epic Conclusion!

This is the fifth book in the Sinful Men Series. The story continues where the third book left off. This was my most anticipated story in the Series. Michael and Annalise's story is beautiful and sexy, but also suspenseful and filled with twists and turns. This is an epic conclusion to the Series. Sebastian York and Vanessa Edwin as Michael and Annalise did an amazing job with the narration. The multi cast is wonderful: Scott Brick (John Winston), Johnathan Davis (Luke Carlton), January LaVoy (Laura Reece), Savannah Peachwood (Becky), Sean Crisden (Thomas Paige), Maxine Mitchell (Dora Prince), Brian Pallino (special appearance), Samantha Cook (Mindy), Jason Clark (Lee Stephano), Lili Valente (Bianca Rosa), Tim Paige (Marcus), Zacchary Webber (Colin), Shane East (Sanders Doyle). I appreciate that each character has his or her own voice throughout the Series. I highly recommend this Series!

Lost love gets a second chance to find out What If

Michael and Analise personify what it means to be young and in love - simply beautiful! It made me remember what it was like to be 16 and in love, only this was a lost chance at something pure and amazing. Torn apart by distance and circumstances completely beyond their control, they both struggled with the what if for years. The lost years and lost possibilities tore me up, but Lauren completely delivers the perfect "Right person, Wrong Time" scenario in this story. They both move on with life and have experiences. They both find their rhythm and goals in life, but they always wonder. Even when they move on, they wonder. I love the pureness of this story. The absolute perfection of love blooming, waning, lying dormant, and then exploding when they come together again at the right time. Still, they have to contend with distance. But the connection is so there and I was in love with love when they fell for each other again. Their story is sweet, sensual, downright sexy and a GREAT example of adults owning up to past mistakes and doing their best to make the right decision now and for the future. For love!

The connection Michael has with his dad brought me to tears with the utter perfection of it! Again, the plot twists tore me up in all the best ways with this story. I was definitely not expecting so many twists and turns, but it just got better and better and finds not just a happy ending, but a realistic ending to that heartbreaking tragedy to make way for new love, new life, new possibilities. Lauren completely made me cry in this one!

Once again, narration was absolutely top notch. Vanessa Edwin is fairly new to me, but I was blown away by her performance and will definitely be listening to more. SebYo and the others delivered what we have all come to know and love from their performances. We experience the story through their powerful emotional performances in a way only audiobooks can deliver!

What a crazy journey

Everything has fallen into place and we finally have a conclusion to the story!!

All of the questions that I had about the Sloane family and their fathers murder were answered, and along the way we got to meet the gorgeous Michael, be still my beating heart!!

Another "what if" second chance romance, which is always on my ABSOLUTELY list.

Another perfectly revamped story, that has been made even better, thank you Lauren for this crazy sexy ride!!

Narration for this is full cast, and brilliant as always.

5 What If Stars

Holy moly! What an epic conclusion. What I was expecting was a love story, second chance love, a little bit of down and dirty maybe. What I got was an epic conclusion to the mystery that has been surrounding the Paige-Prince/Sloane siblings for 18 years. Oh and yes, a second chance sexy romance in the mix. How does an author tie in all these stories, all these characters, all the timeframes and all those loose ends? I have no idea, but Lauren Blakely pulled it off. After I’ve lived and loved this family for the last four books I can tell you it was absolutely perfect, such a clever, flawless, intriguing story, full of suspense, drama and let’s not forget the sexy time, because, no one writes sexy time quite like Ms Blakely. So many emotions, so many clever plot twists, and a truly beautiful dedication to finish the series off. Sebastian York, the perfect Michael. Vanessa Edwin the perfect What If Girl, Annalise. Then we have all the additional narrators perfectly narrating all the additional characters. With such a fantastic team of narrators this story really lends itself to audio.