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Brutal Defender

The O'Malley Family (Mafia Wars, Book 8)

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Brutal Defender

By: Maggie Cole
Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro, Lance Greenfield
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I choose Killian O’Malley out of desperation.

My papà gives me an ultimatum with one other option. I’ll do anything not to marry the Italian mafia boss who lives in Italy and is twice my age.

So I become Killian’s debt repayment. When I’m forced to pick, I don’t know he’s a boxer, a decade older than me, or that he has a body better than Zeus.

He’s bossy. Arrogant.

He calls me a mafia brat and creates rules like I’m his child, saying he’ll tame me.

Our angsty relationship is so hot between the sheets my head is constantly spinning.

At times, he becomes a raging psychopath destroying anyone who even looks at me, including my ex who won’t move on.

I thought Killian would be a playboy, but he takes our vows to the extreme.

Everything about him makes him my brutal defender.

Brutal Defender is the eighth jaw-dropping installment of the Mafia Wars series. It’s an arranged-marriage age-gap dark mafia romance, interconnecting stand-alone, and guaranteed to have an HEA.

©2021 Maggie Cole (P)2021 Maggie Cole Multicultural Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Mafia

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I've been waiting to listen to killians story and it didn't disappoint, truly this is the best series of books I have read and now the cliffhanger end, omg I have to wait for Declans story to come to audio, I can't recommend these books enough

fantastic

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Stellar! That is what this book is. I absolutely loved Killian and Arianna. Killian has a decision to make. Marry Arianna as Tully is telling him to do or there will be dire consequences. It’s the least he can do too pay his debt to Tully. Arianna is now told she has a choice as well. Marry Killian or the mafia king in Italy. There is no contest. Except she doesn’t want either. This spunky, independent minded woman is the perfect fit for Killian, though neither knows it yet. Constantly at each other’s throats with incredible passion and chemistry, they are slowly finding their rhythm. But with mafia life comes danger, and it has one O’Malley in mind. Arianna may love her new family, but she still has that wild streak and doesn’t always take the necessary precautions. Will Killian get to her time? Maggie Cole does it again, keeping the suspense high and the story spicy! Killian shows no remorse for his decisions. I think my favorite scene is his confession and penance. Arianna appears a little bratty, but her journey to find her dream is beautiful. And seeing all our favorites with their families and even the visit to the garage has become all part of the fun of listening to these books. I love the continuity between the books, the love between the characters and the peek at the next installment.

Narration made this book even better. Kelsey Navarro and Lance Greenfield bring it! I am a huge fan of both, and their interpretation and use of nuances create the perfect characters. Loved their telling of this story and their fabulous collaboration.

Love this series!

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Brutal Defender by Maggie Cole is an enemies to lovers dark mafia romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Kelsey Navarro and Lance Greenfield. This is the eighth book in the Mafia Wars series. The book can be read as a standalone but the stories are interconnected.

I absolutely love Maggie's books! She does an amazing job pulling me into the story. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Killian and Arianna. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Deviant Hacker to be released on December 1, 2021 so I can get Declan's story.

Kelsey and Lance did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book you if you love arranged marriages, age gap romances, dark romances, mafia romances, or romantic suspense.

Age Gap - Arranged Marriage - Dark Mafia Romance

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This is the eighth book in the amazing Mafia Wars Series, a Dark Mafia Romance. Wow! I loved it! Killian and Arianna's story is suspenseful, action packed, steamy, and captivating, filled with twists and turns. Killian is ruthless, alpha, bossy, enigmatic, possessive, and protective. Arianna is beautiful, feisty, and smart. They share a sizzling hot chemistry! This is an arranged-marriage age-gap dark mafia romance. I like how Killian takes his vows with such great importance! The supporting characters are amazing. The storyline is intricate, intense, and enthralling. Kelsey Navarro and Lance Greenfield did an outstanding job with the narration. I love their voices together. I enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it. If you like Dark Mafia Romance, this one is definitely for you. Looking forward to listening to Deviant Hacked, the next book in the Series!

Wow! I Loved It! Outstanding Narration!

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This series is fantastic. I really enjoyed how the characters lives all intermingle. I’m fascinated with how their lives coexist. A fantastic performance from both Kelsey and Lance. Really looking forward to the next book.

Fantastic storyline

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