Reaper

By: Ashleigh Zavarelli

Narrated by: Tracy Marks

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's Summary

Sasha.

He's dark and mysterious. Quiet and lethal.

An Irish mobster.

Pure sin wrapped up in a beautiful package.

But there's also something off about him.

He doesn't feel anything. He shows no emotions.

Sometimes, I question his humanity.

He hasn't spoken to me in two years. Not a single word.

But we share a secret, he and I.

And if it ever comes out, I have no doubt in my mind....

He won't have a problem killing me, too.

Ronan.

I've slain for her. I'll do it again.

When it comes to Sasha, there isn't a line I won't cross.

I watch her. She doesn't know it.

She thinks I hate her. Sometimes, I think I might, too.

But I'm always there, lurking in the shadows.

Craving her. Trying to keep the beast within at bay.

I'll keep her safe. I'll slaughter anyone who tries to hurt her.

The only thing I can't do...is protect her from myself.

This is a full-length standalone novel full of hot Irish guys with accents. Dark mafia themes throughout. HEA included.

©2016 A. Zavarelli (P)2016 A. Zavarelli

An Irish Mafia Underboss with a hear!! Love it!!

Would you listen to Reaper again? Why?

YES, of course this book is so good and the narration is great. I just fell in love with Ronan and Sasha is book 1 so I am so happy to see them together and well I won't give the story away!!

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene doesn't exist the book just flowed well. I did like the scene with Ronan and his new dog where he says her name is Dog..it was funny. I also loved the "We need a baby" scene and they are trying to figure out the pamper..funny. Overall I just loved this book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did but had to finish it in 2 days..ugh.

Any additional comments?

I was given this book in return for unbiased honest opinion. This book really is a great story and although it was hot, this book offers so much more. It is just a well written story with a great narrator that does a hell of a good Irish accent. LOVED IT!!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Intense, Raw, Gritty ~ Zavarelli Does It Again!

I love A. Zavarelli ability to write heart-wrenching stories built on the foundation of characters who have suffered loss, tragedies, abuse, and weave a tale that transforms the story into something powerful and beautiful. The stories she writes will speak to your heart, and stick with you well after you've listened to them.

The characters are complex, deep and scarred. Ronan, know in Boston's underworld as the "Reaper", is a trained assassin who's full of rage. He struggles to overcome his brutal past and the harsh training he endured. While he may be a killer to his very core, his heart belongs to Sasha. He's fiercely protective of her, even if he doesn't understand all the emotions she evokes in him.

Sasha's character is strong, and vulnerable. She has "quirks" which she uses as a coping mechanism for stressful situations but they border on OCD. She's facing a heart breaking loss, which has her emotions on edge. When Ronan's protective instincts force him to take action, he inserts himself in her life, and comes up with a plan to ensure she stays with him.

These characters had their ups and downs, and I enjoyed watching their journey bring them closer together. From the tender moments, to the explosive outburst, to the steamy love scenes, their story was awesome. I loved how Sasha and Ronan turned to Crow and Mac for support.

Tracy Marks performance was fantastic, and really brought me into the story. She projects the character's emotions perfectly, and you can feel the angst, worry, happiness etc. In addition, she gives each character their own voice, and you can easily distinguish between them. Crows Irish accent is still one of my favorites! Great job!

I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. This story is absolutely, positively worth a credit, and the time invested in listening to the stories.

13 of 16 people found this review helpful

The Real Boston Underground

What did you love best about Reaper?

Felt everything Ronan endured, my heart weeps for him regardless of who he had become.
Once again wicked performance my Tracy Marks's, I don't think anyone else could do this series justice, Tracy I think your name was written all over this series.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

What a ride!

Ive listened to this book 5 times now. The narrator really draw you into the story. I cant decide Ghost or Reaper, they are both excellent books. I'm addicted.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Retired Reaper

What a sad story.Sounds alot like what the terrorist today may be doing to these young men and women to prepare them for killing people.A camp to torture to drive a person insane.Luckily Ronin in this story was found and brought into a loving home of his friend Crow,but unfortunately he is so damaged,the man may never know true trust or true relaxation.Sasha going through her own kind of hell,finds a way to connect and start the mending of Ronin's shattered heart and soul.You've got to feel awful for any one or any thing put through these brutal treatments.Good story with lots of heart and soul,a little depressing and dark for my usual though.Tracy Marks did an excellent job with all the characters in the story,giving the men Irish or even Russian accents and the local women who dance at the club,great Boston accent.Great story but not for those of us who want a more happier story.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I recommend this book!

I love this narrator. She does excellent accents and male voices. I loved the book too. Great happy ending.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reaper

What was one of the most memorable moments of Reaper?

One of the best mafia romance I’ve ever listened to. I cried, I laughed, I smiled,, I fell in love with everything in this book. Great story,

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amazing!!!!!!

This is definitely a favourite of mine in this awesome series!! This book consumed me from start to finish and Tracy Marks is an AMAZING narrator with her accents! She is perfect!!!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

RONAN: PURE CONTRADICTION, SOULLESS & VULNERABLE

Any additional comments?

A.Z. hit this one out of the park! The series just gets better. Reaper gives a rare inside view into the mind of an assassin. The "how, when and whys." She seamlessly blends a trained remorseless killer with a believable, vulnerable, & deserving man. Sasha loves him, defends him, fears him and needs him. Together they heal, they exist, they live. But only together.

What I failed to mention in CROW (Book One) and the same applies here is that the narration rocks! Tracy Marks pulls of male and female voices, accents and everything in between professionally and accurately—every time.

I don't give synopses. I'll just say that the book is a smash hit, an exciting hot & sexy story, well worth the credit. Ok then, I'm anxious for book three!

I was provided this audiobook through Audiobook Boom at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good Mafia Love story

Would you listen to Reaper again? Why?

Yes, I loved the character development. Its worth a second listen for sure.

What did you like best about this story?

THe amount of depth to the characters. Enjoyed the crossover of characters from book to book. This wasn't a super happy type love story, but it was good anyway. I enjoy this writer quite a bit.

What about Tracy Marks’s performance did you like?

Loved her performance. Love her voice and how she narrates.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I'm not that creative.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

same narrator for whole series

I listened to these out of sequence, but really enjoyed them nonetheless, my only gripe which is why I scored this story lower is the narrator is the same throughout this series and if you listen to them in succession it lessens the impact of connecting with the story. so much so that I can't on reflection tell one story from another.
Great story and I really wanted to hear Reapers version.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Tracy Marks rocks

Good if slightly disturbing story. Makes a nice change to read something in the Genre that is written well.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A Must Listen/ Read Mafia Romance

Where to start... well this is one of my all time top favourite books. The whole Boston Underworld series is just fantastic and I would urge anyone who enjoys contemporary or mafia romances to try these books.

Why do I love this book? Well it has everything that I enjoy. A flawed hero, a broken heroine, and a complete mafia world. There is magnetism, chemistry and emotion between these two characters (Ronan and Sasha), plus many other secondary characters that appear throughout this book (and the other books), that weave their own stories within this story and which makes this such an incredible read.

I have read this book many, many times and I never get tired of it. And I can't imagine I ever will. This time I purchased the audio version and loved it!!!

I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Swoon-worthy

I so wanted Sasha and Ronan story when I first read Crow, but I wasn't expecting it to be like this, it was so much more than I expected. Ronan completely disarmed me, and won me over, I didn't though he was going to be able to take Crow's place in my heart, which he did. I'm still swooning over him. The book was amazing, the storyline, the pace of it,  and the characters.

My heart broke so much for all that Ronan had to endure being just a child, it was so awful, but it helps you understand why is he the way he is now. He is so reserved, so closed, and for him it's so hard to show any emotions because he just doesn't know how to, it's something foreign for him, and he's so confused about how to act around her because he thinks he doesn't deserve her, and is so painful and heartbreaking.One of the things I liked is the relation between Mack and Ronan, because even though he says he doesn't like her, he does, and he even confides in her.
Sasha is another broken soul, she has also endured so many things, has done many things for her mother and sister and has had to be strong. I love how she is with Ronan, how she tries to understand him and how little by little starts penetrating Ronan's armor.

As for the narrattion, Tracy Marks again delivers a perfect narrattion, with her different voices and accents for each one of them. She is truly fantastic, and I'm glad she gets to narrates all of the other books in this series, because she does a wonderful job and I can't imagine no one else doing them

Characters with depth and flaws

I really enjoyed learning about Ronan and Sasha. This is the second book Zavarelli has surprised me with her characters; Ronan is a man with very autistic like qualities. It is shown through out the book that it is due to his childhood, however being the strong, dominant alpha male lover I was surprised to realised this man was a complete turn on! There was a very childlike quality to some of their interactions which is at a complete juxtaposition to his murderous tendencies.

Again, the plot was strong and I learned more about the syndicate. I enjoyed reading about Mac and Loch from the previous book and can not wait to read book three!

I’m loving this series, perfect for audible

Oh my. I’m loving the Boston Underworld series sooooo much. So so much. Violent, gritty and dark, with addictive action packed storylines . My heart went out to both Ronan and Sasha, two completely lost souls. Ronan especially is so innocent and pure, even though he is one of the most violent men in the Irish mafia, he has so many insecurities my heart went out to him his devotion to Sasha made my heart go pitter patter. When it comes to romance Ronan is so sweet and loveable. Sasha is just the perfect match for him, the way she stands up for him and protects him in much the same way that Ronan does for her. The writing is dual POV (narrated brilliantly by Tracy Marks) and each of Ronan’s chapters start with an insight in to his very upsetting past. Not a pretty story and definitely not for the faint hearted. I’m loving this series on audible.