The Spy and the Mobster's Son

By: Keira Andrews

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

His mission was seduction—not falling in love.

When young Sebastian Brambani meets a sexy and exciting older man, he's easily seduced. But for spy Kyle Grant, it's all business. Sebastian is simply a pawn in Kyle's mission to acquire a dangerous chemical weapon from Sebastian's criminal father. Kyle's life is his work for a shadowy international agency protecting the world from evil, and he can't worry about what will happen to Sebastian when the job is done.

Sebastian's unwitting role in Kyle's plan is the last straw for his ruthless father, who has been embarrassed by his gay son for the last time. But when Kyle discovers Sebastian could be the key to finding the deadly Chimera, he rescues him from his father's hitman and fights to keep him alive. Can a hardened spy and naïve college student take down a criminal kingpin, stay one step ahead of the killers on their trail—and fight the scorching attraction between them?

Contains mature themes.

©2012, 2017 Keira Andrews (P)2021 Tantor

Spy Novel

Can you hear the theme music? This book was written in the same style as James Bond except the spy, Kyle Grant, prefers to charm attractive men instead of women. Also, as we romance listeners like, there’s something special about Sebastian, the particular young man he meets. Kyle and Sebastian spend the whole time trying to safely get their hands on the dangerous chimera before it can be used by evil do-ers… All the while, being chased and shot-at by the bad guys. Will Kyle and Sebastian obtain the chimera without losing their lives? Will perpetual-bachelor, Kyle, fall for and settle down with Sebastian?

Many of my favorite MM books were written by Keira Andrews. I’m a huge fan and feel like I have been spoiled by her. I was disappointed this book was missing the slow burn within her other books. It couldn’t have been any other way, though, due to the main character and style of novel. During chapter 5, I left and listened to something else before coming back. This says a lot, considering my repeat listens of her other books such as Valor. Those are the books I reach for when others are disappointing.

As always, Joel Leslie’s performance was superb.

I enjoyed it!

This audio title includes a book and a novella of the same characters/timeline.
A little spy/mystery/thriller something going on. Plenty of action. Nicely spicy spicy bits. A good relationship arc. Joel Leslie showing up with a solid performance, as expected. A little humor. Lots of accents. A fun listen.

I could listen to more. Has she written other books with these characters? Does she plan to?

What An Adventure!

Kyle and Sebastian took us for a colorful adventure, full of twists and turns and a lot of the soundtrack of James Bond playing as we follow along. Joel Leslie narrated it quite masterfully. I enjoyed listening to this one.

Good, and not great.

Interesting premise and characters with potential. The story itself feels a little bare and could use more “meat” on its bones.

Never really felt caught up in anything; characters, story arc, spicy scenes.

Decent afternoon listen

What can I say? Good old fashioned Stockholm syndrome-ish gay smut. Not saying this as a bad thing. It's a fun listen; great as a pallet cleanser between those other less carefree books. Wasn't a fan of the narrator, but he's apparently the darling for all gay audibles so just gotta suck it up and cope. Overall, I found the book fun and I don't regret having listened to it.