Sinner's Secret

Twisted Cross Ranch, Book 1

De: K. Loraine, Meg Anne

Narrado por: Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, Aaron Shedlock, J.F. Harding

I might be a cowboy, but I’m no gentleman.

Ten years ago I crossed the line with my younger brother’s best friend. I knew she was in love with me, and I couldn’t resist her. River Adams gave me her innocence on her 18th birthday. I broke her in return and made her hate me. I thought walking away from her would be easy, but I never expected to come face-to-face with everything I gave up. Thanks to a stipulation in my dad’s will, she’s back and we have to live together.

Me.

Her.

My brother Walker, who has carried a torch for her since they were kids.

And, how could I forget, Bishop, the ranch hand who can’t keep his eyes off her?

The years between us may not matter anymore, but the secrets and lies always will. My family has blood on its hands; no one more so than me. If she finds out the truth about Twisted Cross Ranch, she’ll never forgive me. I was born to be the villain, but when she looks at me, I wish I could be her hero.

For fans of Yellowstone, USA Today best-selling authors K. Loraine and Meg Anne bring you a new dark cowboy-mafia why-choose series. Red-hot, gritty, suspenseful, and loaded with angst, Twisted Cross Ranch is the escape you didn’t know you needed. Hang on tight, darlin’, these ain’t your mama’s cowboys.

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Me entering my cowboy era because of this book

5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
I devoured this book. I could not put it down. I ate up every single delicious bit of it. Walker has me freaking swooning but I already know my heart is gonna be with the brooding alphahole.

The cliffy…let’s just say thank god I have the arc for the next book because I would die without it.

The mouths on these men 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 What I’d give to be the meat in the middle of that cowboy sammich.

I love all the southern quirks of the book, the expressions and overall tone. As a southern person, myself, it’s hard to connect sometimes if it’s not done right. I loved the way Meg and Kim wrote this. The twang was perfect.

Edit: The audiobook was literally everything. The accents were perfect. It brought out the whole vibe of the book. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to hear the rest of the series! Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, J.F. Harding, and Aaron Shedlock killed the audio performance!

Favorite Quotes:

He tasted like midnight promises and forevers.

Just because they were pretty to look at didn’t make them good men. Or even tolerable ones, for that matter. After all, predators were always the most beautiful creatures. That was what made them so dangerous.

Son of a B****!!

This book was more enticing than it had a right to be….those voices…those words..damn! AND THAT PLOT TWIST!

Exemplary cast of narrators!

Stella Hunter (River), Jason Clarke (Cross), Aaron Shedlock (Walker), and JF Harding (Bishop) are an exemplary cast. I mean had no doubt it was going to be good with these names but it was beyond good. These three mix together so well. Jason's gruff tone matches Cross's surly demeanor, Aaron has that happier tone for the sunshine that is Walker, and JF fits Bishop to a T. They do an amazing job of sucking the listener in pretty much as soon as the story starts.

“The Cross boys had me tied up in knots. I couldn’t stop thinking about that fury-filled kiss in the hallway. Meanwhile, Walker, with all his tattoos and bad-boy charm, had starred in a highly inappropriate dream just last night. And then there was Sterling. Wounded. Strong. Supportive. We’d shared a moment outside, one I couldn’t deny. He saw me in a way no one else had. They called to me. All three of them.”

And so begins this trilogy that consumed me. In book one we meet River...Cross's Sparrow, Walker's ladybug or darlin', and Sterling's Siren!!! The last thing she wanted to do was return to the Twisted Cross Ranch and yet she finds herself there and via the will of Daniel Cross Sr. she must remain there for 365 days.

Still drawn to Cross she soon finds herself drawn to Walker too, her childhood best friend. New to the scene, Sterling, also intrigues her and it isn't long before all of them want a piece of her time. I loved how she and Walker fall back into their regular routine with each other and how quickly she opens up and trusts Sterling. Then there is the burning tension between her and Cross because they are the epitome of pretending to be enemies but really want to be lovers but love the fight that comes out around each other!!!

All three of these men are determined to protect River at all costs, especially with the Russian mafia looking her way. The many aspects of River's life from 10 years ago leading up to now start to unravel in this story but carry over into books two and three (all are available). The authors give just enough information at times to have you thinking ahead trying to figure everything out. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride they took readers on in this first book of three and found myself jumping into book two ASAP!

5 STARS All Around

I ADORE Cowboys!! Yum-my!!! The narration truly brought everything to life. The story is unique with a wide range of emotions. I was not expecting the cliff hanger that happened, but I can’t wait to see how it is taken. Hell is about to break loose. I highly recommend.

Looking forward…

To the next book! Jason Clarke is one of my faves and loved Stella’s performance, too!

Obsessed

Perfection, obsessed, I need the next books. These books have made me a cowboy fan.

Cowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys!

From all the teasing K. Loraine and Meg Anne have shared, you know going in that this series is going to be intense. They don't disappoint!

When River is summoned to her hometown for a will reading, she wasn't expecting what greeted her. Her childhood friend, Walker was all grown up and all sorts of Southern charm. Walker's brother, Cross was his usual delicious self, but with much more of an attitude, but she wasn't surprised. To say the Walker brothers' father's will was shocking is a bit of an understatement. Now, River finds herself under the same roof as the hot Cross brothers, due to a stipulation made by their father. River is determined to see this through and solve a certain mystery while she's here (no spoilers). While doing a little investigating, River comes across Bishop, a ranch hand with the opposite of a welcoming personality. But, River is no wilting flower, and she lets the mean know that she won't be pushed around by them or anyone else. Something is amiss at Cross ranch, and River is determined to find out what it is, and Cross and Walker are just as determined she not find out all the secrets their land holds.

I'm loving how everything is slowly unfolding, with little breadcrumbs being dropped along the way. You just don't know what everyone is up to, but I know as the story continues, it's going to be really bad. Of course, there is some serious chemistry between River, Cross, Walker, and Bishop, and I'm so happy to have a front seat for all of it.

Stella Hunter, Aaron Shedlock, Jason Clarke, and J. F. Harding spared none of their aural talents. I'm constantly in a state of awe at their performances, and this series already seems to draw out the absolute best in them. With all of them taking on multiple characters, this story is top-notch, and I can't wait for what's coming up next. And that cliffy was a big one!

So Good!!!

This writing duo have very quickly become a favorite of mine. I listened to the audiobook while reading along, and OMG yum!!!

The narration just brings this quick read to life. Then the storyline just keeps you hooked. River (FMC) is one lucky lady, with not one but three hot cowboys that all seem to want her. Daniel, Walker and Bishop are each HAF and in different ways. But one thing they do have in common is they are not what they seem, and danger is on their side. Can not wait for the next book, because that ending was a WTH moment.

Just excellent.

It didn't know what the expect, but this book was captivating. The narration was perfect. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

This book has all the feels and a clue reference?

What else could you want! Oh it's narrated in duet, with amazing voice actors! The cliffhanger...let's just say it's a good thing the next two are available. I love this writing team, they create amazing characters with depth and humor, and they know how to squeeze your heart, and drag you into the worlds they create! Amazing 10/10 do recommend!!