Nero

Alliance Series, Book 1

By: S.J. Tilly

Narrated by: Jack Calihan, Chloe Ryan

Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Payton

Running away from home at 17 wasn't easy. Let's face it, though, nothing before or in the ten years since has ever been easy for me. And I'm doing okay—sorta. I just need to keep scraping by, living under the radar. Staying out of people's way, off people's minds.

When a man walks through my open patio door, stepping boldly into my home and my life, I should be scared, frightened, terrified.

I must be more broken than I realized because I'm none of those things. I'm intrigued—and I'm wondering if the way to take control of my life is by giving in to him.

Nero

The first time I took a man's life, I knew there'd be no going back, no normal existence in the cards for me. Instead of walking away, I climbed a mountain of bodies and created my own destiny by forming The Alliance. And I was fine with that, content enough to carry on.

Until I stepped through those open doors, and into her life.

I should've walked away. Should've gone right back out the door I came through. But I didn't. And now her life is in danger. That's the thing about being a bad man. I'll happily paint the streets red to protect what's mine.

And Payton is mine. Whether she knows it or not.

©2023 by S.J. Tilly LLC (P)2023 Podium Audio

Audiobook perfection!

Of course I had already read Nero because SJTilly 🙄 I’ve been wanting to reread since Dom is coming out, so this audio was timed perfectly. I had this biggest smile on my face and an overwhelming since of happiness through this whole audiobook. No, it’s not a romcom, it has some very dark scenes, and Payton’s flashbacks to her childhood are sad and horrifying, but the obsessive love Nero has for her makes me giddy. “Did you take a picture?” This line made me lol so hard in audio! Jack Calihan and Chloe Ryan were the perfect Nero and Payton! I did increase the speed of the audio to a level that felt more comfortable to me. Listen to this book! So good! I hope King comes out soon 😍

Great story

Love S.J. Tilly’s books, Nero is my favorite. This narration was great, the voices really fit the characters well. Love it!

loved

I really enjoyed this and was surprised by how much fun it was. Nero's inner dialog is hilarious.

What did I just read, and how can I get more?!

This was my very first S.J. Tilly book and I'm absolutely hooked!
Well folks, I never thought stalkers were my thing but damn! Nero is such a confusing guy who is hot and cold and throws out so many mixed signals! But once he decided Payton was HIS it was on!
I have read this book about three times now and I can't get enough. This is definitely my favorite in the Alliance series, although they are all great.
If you are looking for a spicy book with a HOT, obsessive, older man who stalks the FMC (she kinda likes it though 😜 ) this is the book for you!

Tropes-Age-gap, Mafia, stalking, possessive /obsessive MMC
Spicy Spicy Spicy 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
🥵

This was my first book experience with both narrators and I loved them, especially for Nero and Payton! Well done.

It was good!

Honestly at first I wasn’t sure at all about the story. I was bored but as the story progressed I really got into the story, I’m happy I stuck with it!

Love this!!

Great story and a great start to a new series! I’m looking forward to experiencing the rest. The narration was excellent! Love SJ Tilly’s works. Develops the stories very well with great character development.

Oh, Nero...

It all starts with Nero 👅.
Imagine eating popcorn alone on your couch before bed, then a hot af man walks thru your sliding glass door.
He becomes obsessed, he stalks you, but you can't stop thinking about him.
You left your sliding glass door open again and he takes the invitation...
He's a Mafia Dom, rich af and just wants to love you.

5/5 Story
5/5 Spice.

I'm obsessed with The Alliance Men.

Unhinged MMC , Sweetheart FMC ❤️

This narrators did an amazing job bringing Nero and Payton to life. this is dark romance but not overly depressing. Payton is a sweetheart and is perfect for balancing Nero

Obviously Nero is not a depiction of a healthy man in real life but that’s why we read these fictional stories!

Worth a credit, HEA and standalone

I needed this book. Character development and storyline ‘took me away’. Was able to immerse myself in this and enjoy this like a great movie. Finding this was like finding someone that loved me… very comforting.
Hours slipped by.
Thank you.

Nero & Peyton Soul Mates ♥️

I thoroughly enjoyed this audible. Didn't know what to pick as my favorite scene because entire book was captivating and full of suspense. Loved how Peyton blossoms from such a meek soul to captivating woman with Nero's love and guidance. If the other audibles from the Alliance series are as good as this one. I know I will have a great set of books to add to collection in library for repeat listening. WELL WORTH PURCHASE! This was my first book from S. J. Tilly and won't be my last! Will scope out her other books.