Bitter Heat
Heat of Love, Book 3
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Bitter Heat
Narrated by:
Michael Ferraiuolo
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Michael Ferraiuolo
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Leta Blake
About this listen
A pregnant omega trapped in a desperate situation, an unattached alpha with a lot to prove, and an unexpected fall into love that could save them both.
Kerry Monkburn is contracted to a violent alpha in prison for brutal crimes. Now pregnant with the alpha’s child, he lives high in the mountains, far above the city that once lured him in with promises of a better life. Enduring bitterness and fear, Kerry flirts with putting an end to his life of darkness, but fate intervenes.
Janus Heelies has made mistakes in the past. In an effort to redeem himself, integrity has become the watchword for his future. Training as a nurse under the only doctor willing to take him on, Janus is resolute in his intentions: He will live cleanly in the mountains and avoid all inappropriate affairs. But he doesn’t anticipate the pull that Kerry exercises on his heart and mind.
As the question of Kerry’s future health and safety comes to an explosive head, only the intervention of fate will see these desperate men through to a happy ending.
This gay romance novel by Leta Blake is the third in the Heat of Love universe which began with Slow Heat. It’s 111,000 words, with a strong happy ending and a critically-acclaimed, non-shifter Omegaverse. It features alphas, betas, omegas, male pregnancy, mpreg, heat, and knotting.
Content warning for a violent and oppressive society regarding reproductive rights.
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The whole Omegaverse world building is very intelligently designed and original when compared to other Alpha/Omega books available and addresses some dark and sometimes disturbing situations such as domestic abuse and suicidal ideation.
The developing story and relationship between Janus and Kerry is beautiful despite Kerry’s fears and reluctance but janus’ patience and nurturing gives Kerry what he needs most, trust.
I do hope this is not the end of Leta’s journey into writing Omegaverse, she is the best! Please continue 🙏
A Story of Healing and Redemption
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The Narrator Michael Ferraiuolo did a fantastic job bringing these characters and story to life.
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This was a term I’d never heard of before listening to Leta Blake’s Bitter Heat. In fact I had to ask a friend who owned the book to spell it for me. Helpfully, Ms. Blake added her definition. This word is critical to understanding the motivations of various characters within her world. It’s also something I wish there were more of – a love bound by something beyond human understanding.
But I digress, as I so often do. This is the third book in the Heat of Love series and although I own the first two, I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t yet listened to them. I had hoped to before digging into this one but I didn’t get the chance. I plan to go back to listen to those, especially book 2 that sounds like there’s a very interesting triad. I’m so glad I didn’t let my deficiency in listening to the other books hamper me from listening – and enjoying – this one. This is my way of saying, don’t worry if you’re jumping in at this point.
I really enjoyed Training Season and Vespertine, so was anxious to dig into this book. I’ll be honest and say I’m not always a fan of mpreg, having read several bad ones early on. Friends encouraged me to try again, and I’m glad I did. I especially enjoyed Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly’s dragon series and, now, this Heat of Love book. Ms. Blake’s take on the world of omega pregnancy isn’t a light one. This is a dark almost dystopic world – especially for the omegas. They have few rights and once contracted they are now subjected to the whims of their alpha. In some cases that works out, in others – like Kerry’s – it’s a disaster. So, to be clear, this is a dark book. I yearned for Kerry to be able to break free of the hold his alpha and the man’s family held over him. I wanted to rip up the contract myself. But I understood Kerry had to deal with this in his own time and in his own way. Some of those ways were extremely self-destructive, and my heart nearly broke several times.
This book is a challenge. There are no easy answers. There are unpleasant characters. There are untenable situations. There were moments I felt perilously close to giving up hope.
Then there was Janus. Apparently he played a significant role in book 2 but having not read it, I was in ignorance and therefore had no opinion of him. He came across as someone who wanted to help by becoming a nurse, but was ambitious enough to want to get ahead in his education so headed up the mountain to train with a doctor up there. He’s appalled by both the conditions as well as the fact the ‘doctor’ isn’t a real doctor. His city sensibilities were offended, to be sure. But, as time progresses, he adjusts to the simpler way of life. He’s living at a boarding house operated by Kerry’s pater. Little does he know the man has a hidden agenda.
Kerry doesn’t want to get to know the alpha living in their home. Doesn’t want to form attachments of any kind, except with his pater and his bird Kiwi. Watching Kerry and Janus do their dance of sorts, I knew there was something special between the two of them. They bonded over Kerry’s pregnancy, even if Janus wasn’t the father. When he learns of the extent of Kerry’s plight, he even seeks outside help. His caring his clear. And apparently omegas need regular sex to prepare for the birth of their baby. Janus is willing to help Kerry out in this way as well.
This book is a romance, so I knew I was going to get a happy ending. I didn’t expect to endure so much pain and heartache to get there. I recommend you have tissues close by – if you’re a sentimental sap like me.
On to narration – I really like Michael Ferraiuolo. He has a soothing voice that worked well with this book. His Kerry and Janus were spot-on to what I’d expect and his voices for Kerry’s cultured in-laws contrasted beautifully with Kerry’s pater and the other mountain folk. This book took me through many highs and lows and I’m so glad I made the journey. Obviously I recommend the book and I definitely plan to go back and read the previous two.
Érosgápe brought to life
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SO GOOD
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all the yes!
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