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Canary
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Connor Crais
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
We were on the front lines in a ruthless world, the mafia world. There was nothing soft or glamorous about it. Who you were before no longer mattered. Names didn’t exist. I joined anyway. I had no other choice because they took my sister. Join. Find her. Try and make it out alive.
Then he won me in a poker game. I hated him instantly, thinking he was like my other bosses before him. He wasn’t. He was worse. He wasn’t just cold. He was dead inside. It didn’t matter that he was gorgeous. He was the most lethal thing I’d ever met. He was also the only person who could keep me alive...if he didn’t kill me himself.
This is a 102,000-word mafia/cartel stand-alone. This is the most violent book Tijan has ever written. Trigger warning: references to sexual violence.
“Canaries sing to save lives. I sing and people die.”
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- Bette
- 25-11-22
Intriguing, Intense & Addictive! Terrific🎧📚🎧
This book completely blew my mind, it is a dark and twisted story, unlike any I have ever experienced and once I started it I could not stop, it became my addiction, my one and only focus and nothing around me mattered except what was going to happen next. Tijan is a gifted author with a wonderful writing style and a brilliant mind, the story she created has depth and many layers, and she weaves it nicely together and by the end your eyes are wide open. It is a fast-moving story, the complexity of the characters, their growth and the world building is fantastic. I loved the whole concept of the Canary and what she can do, that would be the lead female, aka Ashely, who is on a mission and has gotten herself deep in the mafia world, with purpose. She has also gotten herself into trouble, in with the wrong boss, but her out and saving grace was when said boss that lost her in a card game, except she went from one monster to another. Raize is a man of few words, he has a reputation in both the mafia and cartel world, he is a killing machine, a ghost who sneaks in out and out of places without ever being seen and the reason he is good at what he does. He won the girl in a card game and she her skills can come in handy when needed. He trusts few people, and the girl has a knack for knowing things about people. Ashely thinks Raize is dead inside, you see nothing in his eyes, at least he leaves her be, and she can continue the mission she set out to do, while working with him. They soon learn they have things in common and she gets glimpses that there is a human side to him, a caring side. It was great to watch these two get to know each other and under circumstances different from the norm, there is no normal here, just depravity in a dog eat dog world, a world where survival is based on instinct and trust. Tijan pulls this off seamlessly and masterfully, delivering an original story that may take some out of their comfort zone, it is mention in the blurb that this is her most violent story she had written to date, so keep that in mind when stepping in, this no blossoming romance with flowers and candy. Nope, it is a hardcore, action-packed story that has plenty of drama, angst, thrilling suspense, twists and turns, some heartrending moments, heartfelt and emotions ones too and steamy romance. Tijan, thank you for this crazy wild ride and amazing story.
🎧📚🎧 And for the terrific narration, CJ Bloom and Connor Crais were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life, and they did so with the complete understanding of who these characters were, gave each a voice that fit their character’s persona to a tee. CJ Bloom did an amazing job with Ashley’s role, she grasped all sides of her personality, from her hardness to her caring side, she carried the story on her own close to the midpoint of the book, then Connor Crais jumps in as Raize, taking the role and making it his own. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into their performance and have you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fantastic listen.
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- @bookish_kayy
- 13-01-23
Sheesh
This was an unexpected five star. I seriously couldn’t tell if I even liked a thing about this, but the more I read, the more I wanted to read. And that was how I knew this was a good one.
I’ve read other mafia books, even some from this author, but this one was definitely more gritty than her other works. And not in a bad way. It felt like she dove down deep and really embraced the genre as a whole.
I liked characters I didn’t think I would, even some that I originally disliked, they grew on me.
Wild. This was a wild ride, and I enjoyed it. I can’t wait to see what’s coming after this.
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- Mel
- 05-10-21
Canary
Amazing audible book from the start. Tijan has done it again. Brilliant narration from CJ Bloom and Connor Crais. Once you start reading you can’t stop.
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- Sarah
- 27-09-22
Mafia book
🎧 AUDIO BOOK 🎧
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Another amazing mafia book by tijan. It wasn’t your typical type and I loved that. I loved how Ash involved herself.
I loved how book did different points of views. I just wanted to keep reading.
A book not to be missed.
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- Debbie, 1970, UK
- 21-06-22
Such An Intriguing Story!😲
A Wonderfully Violent But Romantic Mafia Read!💥💘🔥🌟
Canary
By: Tijan
Audiobook 🎧
Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Connor Crais
Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
I really lost myself in this complex & violent mafia tale. The storyline is deep, dark & very dangerous but it holds a certain level of lightness, levity & longing for life within it too. Ash & Jake, initially, bring most of the lighter feelings. The deeper darkness comes from Raize & Ash.💔
Ash is such a strange character. She's not an angel nor others demon. She has a purpose for her choices, which we don't fully understand for a long time. I think she spent much of her time during her mafia years in a state of numb shock!😔 Raize is one thing to most people, a stone cold k!ll€r. He seems cold and d€@d eyed, but he has more going on than we realise. It's shown slowly throughout the book!🙏
The relationships that slowly start to grow throughout this book are stellar. It's all written in such a compelling way that you can't stop reading/listening.😍The world build is very good.💥
I can honestly see the author revisiting this group of characters, even though this has been written as a standalone. Or maybe that's my wishful thinking?🤔 It definitely has the depth to support it, though.😍
Another great read by this author.🌟
Debbie, 1970, UK
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- Hi Ho Silver
- 28-08-23
Intriguing
Good narration. The tale forces the listener to tune in and to think instead of being purely passive. The MCs are complex, have disturbed histories which weave and entwine through the smart diaglogue and premise, requiring even more input from the listener to put the clues together, to follow the drama to it's conclusion. It is so much more satisfying than having everything spelled out for you. The romance is equally complex and complicated between compelling MCs. No twee statements, no nonsense sentimentality, animal lust slaked as required.
Connor Crais does not enter the narration until hour 5, but he is wonderful and I will be sure to check out other books he has narrated. His style is commanding, masterful, but not domineering. He is perfect for Raize.
This book is head and shoulders over so many in this genre. If you like J R Huss, you will enjoy this book.
SUCH A PLEASANT SURPRIZE
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- jd66
- 05-05-22
Fabulous book
Wow what can I say about this book without giving anything away….it was awesome. I was unsure for a while about reading this but once I started I was hooked! It was full of drama, suspense and intrigue. It’s one of those books that will stay with you for a long time. Narration was first class. It enhances the whole experience of the story. I’m hoping maybe one day Roman may get his story told now.
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- K. Ramjohn
- 09-12-22
Loved it
Canary was everything you could want in a Mafia romance and more. The story was a bit different from what I've read from Tijan but I loved it non the less. It was so much more that just romance, it was darker, grittier, fast paced, violent, and action packed filled with suspense, secrets, lies, deception and so many twists and turns you will be at the edge of your seat throughout the story. The plot was well written and layered and was one I never saw coming. The author did a fabulous job developing this world and drawing us fully into the story. The characters were all flawed and complex and will have you captivated with their story right from the first chapter. The H and h story was a slow slow burn that you will love and savor and then when their relationship evolved the steamy scenes were sizzling hott. In addition we had a cast of secondary characters who helped to move the story forward but who you will enjoy getting to know as the story progressed. I loved everything about this book and was captivated and engrossed throughout. With never a dull moment, this nail biting page turner definitely took us on an adventure and was without a doubt a top read for this year. I would highly recommend it to lovers of Mafia romance.
CJ Bloom and Connor Crais were the perfect persons to bring these characters to life. They captured the characters emotions perfectly and gave them their own personality. Their voices were easy to listen to and they drew me into the story. It was a pleasure listening to them narrate this novel.
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- Janice
- 01-02-23
A fast-paced, action-packed read!
I had such a good time listening to this book. CJ Bloom and Connor Crais did an amazing job narrating this the entire way through! While I'm not new to the mafia romance world, this was my first ever cartel romance and I loved it! This was such a fast-paced, enjoyable read where you get hooked instantly into the story.
I really loved our FMC. She's strong, badass and overall just gets on with things without complaining which was REFRESHING in a mafia/cartel romance. Our MMC is KILLER... literally. He's a dark, dangerous grump and I really enjoyed seeing how him and Canary come together and how their romance develops. ALSO, the spice is so good! Only a few scenes but they deliver.
I have to say the only thing that lowered the rating for me personally, was that it is very plot-focused where I prefer my romances to be more character-focused. For this reason the romance did take a backseat at times.
Overall still such an enjoyable read and it was definitely a wild ride!
4.25/5 stars
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- Rubi Rodriguez (Rubi's Bookshelf)
- 18-01-23
Canary
When I first started listening to this book I wasn't sure where it was going, but it took me on an amazing ride. Reading/Listening to one of Tijan's books had been on my bookish bucket list for a while. I'm glad I finally crossed it out but am disappointed in myself in why I didn't do it sooner.
This book....man this book. I don't even know where to start. I love the suspense. Gore and violence doesn't bother me since it goes well with the action and suspense so this book kept me captivated the entire way through.
I loved listening to Ash and Raize fall in love through all they go through. And that ending (epilogue) is 🤌🏼 *chef's kiss*.
This will not be my last book to listen/read by Tijan. This is just the beginning.
#vpr #vprreviewer #valentinepr
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