The Marriage Contract

By: Katee Robert

Narrated by: Charlotte North

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's Summary

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Katee Robert begins a smoking hot new series about the O'Malley family - wealthy, powerful, dangerous, and seething with scandal.

Teague O'Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family's name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a "business" alliance, Teague's ready to tell his dad exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then Teague actually meets his new fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and vows he will do everything in his power to protect her.

Everyone knows the O'Malleys have a dangerous reputation. But Callie wasn't aware just what that meant until she saw Teague, the embodiment of lethal grace and coiled power. His slightest touch sizzles through her. But the closer they get, the more trouble they're in. Because Callie's keeping a dark secret-and what Teague doesn't know could get him killed.

©2015 Katee Robert (P)2015 Hachette Audio

AN ACTION PACKED ARRANGED MARRIAGE

Three Irish Crime Families - the O'Malley's, the Halloran's and the Sheridan's and, in order to make an alliance between the H. and the S. an arranged marriage has been made.... between the strong but fearful Callie, only heir to the S. Family and Brendan a brutal, ruthless and evil son in the H. Family. However, when Brendan was found murdered another alliance and another groom had to be found for Callie.... and this time it's the handsome Teague O'Malley that's been chosen but he's not happy - not with the business nor the fact that he has to marry at all..... until he sees his intended bride. Because the bruises around her slim neck and the haunted look in her beautiful blue eyes brought out his protective side..... well that and the whole instant lust/attraction/sizzling chemistry thing that was going on between them which put a smile on both their faces.

The S.'s and the O'.s might be happy but the volatile H.'s are out for blood and they don't care who they have to hurt to get the name of the person who killed Brendan.... and sometimes they just hurt for the fun of it. Teague and Callie's feelings grew as they got to know each other and they managed to spend some sexy times together too but this was in between beatings, threats, failed peace talks, wedding preparations, bullets, blood, murder, revenge, retribution, a kidnapping, a harrowing escape and a BIG secret that started it all.

Apart from it being a really good romance, this laid the foundation of the three Families and the many siblings within them and was a riveting story because, right from the start, it hooks you in as the dramatic first few Chapters then leads you into an action-packed story as someone unwittingly lit the fuse that would ignite Underworld chaos. Multiple POV's but mainly the Hero and Heroines, packed full of secondary characters whose books will hopefully follow and the narration was good. There are also lighter scenes too.

Worth a credit? It's a really enjoyable and drama packed start to the powerful O'Malley's, it's an introduction to the lifestyle and characters of three Crime Families and it's also a tender, sweet and romantic love story between two of those characters who just want peace..... and to be left to fall in love. Yes, there was insta-everything, so anyone who's not a fan of that shouldn't buy this.... but for everyone else this gets the green light from me.... YES creditworthy.

16 of 20 people found this review helpful

Great Story

This was a great story...very different twist on the Romance/Suspense angle...Calli just beats herself up so bad for simply defending herself. Loved Teague. He jumped in and swept the girl off her feet. The only thing I don't like is the end of the felt rushed. The last 2 chapters are very good then you get to the end and you feel like there should be more or something was left out. Charlotte North's performance was awesome. She really brought the characters to life. I would recommend this bok to anyone.

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Good starter to the series

The plot is set in Boston. The background mob families, there are three. The story revolves around the son's and daughters. The basic idea is that the sons are forced into the family business at some level and have no life. The daughters are treated like chattel and are married off to consolidate power among the families.

And so it is with Teague O'Malley and Callista Sheridan. One fly in the ointment is Teague and Callista, although only having just met, actually come to like each other. The plot is all about over coming family obstacles and outside forces. Callista pulled the trigger and the fun gets going. There is action from the first page -- so hold on to your headsets.

This is a suspenseful novel with some pretty racy scenes, so you have to up for it. The underworld is not exceptionally gritty but it is there. If you are okay with the mob backdrop, you will like this first novel.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great Narrator

I really enjoyed the story line. I also really liked the narrator. She did a fantastic job! I listen to books on my way to and from work since I have over an hour commute one way and I would find myself sitting in my driveway continuing to listen because I wanted to find out what happened next. I am hoping this is the beginning of a series. Well worth the credit.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Irish mafia arranged marriage

I loved this narrator with her Boston accent! This is the first book of the O'Malley family. It's about the Irish mafia arranged marriage. I didn't think I would like it since it was an arranged marriage, but the bride is a strong female, and shows her strength. It's an overly exaggerated ending but action-packed and entertaining. I am hooked if they continue using this narrator. Although these books are standalone they should be read in order because of the various characters involved in the mafia warfare, marriages, deaths, etc. I bought the second book first but I was lost so I came back to purchase this first book. I'm glad I did.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Entertaining for sure

This was a very great story. It was the first for me with this type of story line, kind of flipped. I would have liked more, kinda felt like the story was not finished.

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

😔😔😔😔

I didn't like it not worth the time. The narrow wasn't that good and third person book. Smh

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

OMG. .. LOVE THIS BOOK

this book was amazing... the right amount of action and love kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time... I seriously can't wait for the rest of the series

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

enjoyed it

I loved it was a good story. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

A good mix of action and romance

Good mix of action and romance. I thought the H/H went together well. Both were brave, smart and also, from a physical description, really meshed. This is the first book I have read, in what seems a long time, where the author really presented comparable characters. I am so glad the heroine was not portrayed as an emotional mess without coping skills, too hard to get along with or just down right dumb beyond belief. That seems to be the norm for too many authors these days! I have refused to finish books for that reason. I will be following this author- I hope all this author's books prove to be like this.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful