The Executioner

The Family Creed, Book 1

De: Shauna Allen

Narrado por: D. C. Cole

Five brothers, one family tragedy, untold heartache

A stray bullet ended my Army career, forcing me to follow in my father's prison guard footsteps. My sister's disappearance 10 years ago annihilated my family, forcing each of us to find a way to cope. But I've survived. Adapted. At least, until Genevieve Stone showed up, digging into the truth in the name of journalism and finding her way deep under my skin. I'm determined to do whatever it takes to find my sister, but when the case is blown wide open by the sexy reporter, I'm left with the ultimate question...can I trust her?

I'm a soldier, heart and soul. I don't do love. War and death and pain are my church. My name is Asher Creed. I am the Executioner.

Listener note: This is the first of a six-part emotional family saga series. The first five novels are 100 percent male first-person point-of-view. Each of the first five full-length novels are guaranteed to have a complete HEA romance, but please note that their family mystery remains unsolved until the end of the series.

Due to profanity, mild violence, and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for listeners under the age of 18. Also, please note the title. The hero is, in fact, an executioner on death row. While there is no intent to make any social or political statements, please do not listen to this if this will be offensive to you.

©2017 Shauna Allen (P)2018 Shauna Allen

Family Love

This is not a typical listen for me which excited me to step out of my comfort zone. This was a great start to a series! Asher was so closed off and cold until he met Gen, she broke down the walls he built over the years and opened his heart to a love he’d never thought was in his cards. Asher and Gen were both broken souls who were made whole with their love for each other and his family. I love the family bond in this story and cant wait to hear the rest of the Creed brothers stories! I am happy we got an HEA in this story and bummed we didn’t solve the mystery of Claire’s disappearance but it also adds to the suspense! This was my first book by DC Cole and I was pleasantly surprised at how well he did and portrayed a woman.
I received this free copy audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Executioner

The executioner, the name can be a bit misleading on this one, yes he is an executioner. But that is his job not who Asher Creed is, because he is so much more. Asher is the oldest son and ex-military, he is also the big brother to 4 younger brothers and his missing sister. It has been 10 years since that day, and his mother decides its time to open up the old wound and look for more answers. Amazingly things actually start to happen for the family. I cant wait for the rest of this series to get more answers of what happened to her and how it has affected each brother. You get a small glimpse into each of their lives in this book. DC Cole does an wonderful job on the narration. He has an amazing ability of drawing you into the story.

A fascinating family that you'll want to know ♥♥♥♥

D. C. Cole does a masterful job giving voice to the story of Asher Creed and his family. Trying to move past a tragedy from his family's past Asher's life takes a turn when he meets Genevieve Stone who has her own tragic past to overcome. The attraction is incendiary. Can't wait to listen to the story of the rest of the Family Creed.

Moving on after a loved one disappears

Asher Creed, ex-army ranger, now prison guard, has the job of performing the execution of death row inmates. Not something that Asher is proud of, but since his soul is dead, and someone has to do it...well, you know. You see, 10 years ago, when Asher was serving in the military, his then-15 yr old sister (and only sister), Clare, was abducted and has never been seen again. This event has reshaped the lives of the Creed family from the boisterous, loving family to a brooding bunch. When a true-crimes reporter, Genevieve, approaches him to discuss a recent execution, Asher has misgivings...after all, wouldn't a reporter dig into his past? However, after getting to know Gen, he cannot deny the growing mutual attraction and the pair begin dating. When Gen learns of Asher's sister's disappearance, she does some investigating and learns than there were numerous abductions within 50 miles of where Clare vanished that same summer. The Creed family asks her to write an article asking for the public's help. Will this really help or open up a can of worms, as well as reopen wounds caused by Clare's disappearance...especially for her twin, Silas. This book captured me from the beginning of chapter 1. The Creed family has suffered much and for the past 10 years, they have all been functioning as zombies. They attend family dinners and kid around somewhat, but Clare's brothers have all internalized her disappearance and have been walking around with a cloud. They have been strong for their parents but at what price. Asher and Gen get their HEA in this book, but the mystery surrounding Clare is not solved. Can't wait for the 'rest of the story', which, I've heard will unfold during the remaining brothers' books! Fanfreakintastic narration keeps you engaged and wanting more.
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

intense

wellyhis was a book that had all sadness, heartbreak, heat, heart, love, passion...and could go on and on. Asher is one hot guy with layers amd layers of mistery to him and then thete is Gen who vomes and gets just about everything she wants so is she his salvation in a way?!. he is a prison guard working as a guard ecsorting people to death row and he has a decade of pain due to his sister disaperance. it is an intense story which gives you insight into Ashers life and his personal relationship with his dad, brothers oh and brothers i do expect future books in the series to cover all this delicious misterious brothers. overall book thattakes you in and doesnt let go and at the end you want more and thank god there is a whole series of books of Creeds brothers waiting. so pick up this one and go on the journey but be pr3pered it is emotional one.