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Joyless

Alabaster Penitentiary, Book 2

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Joyless

By: Nyla K
Narrated by: Sebastian Grove, Silas Hart, Melisandre Verte
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Correctional officers get a bad rep. But in our case, it's fully justified. We're not good people. We're guard dogs. As twisted as the inmates we patrol, courtesy of the monster who created us. Prisoners ourselves on an island of manipulation, we've spent years drowning in vices to dull reality. If these walls could talk, I'm telling you, they'd scream.

They call me Velle, but that's Officer Chevelle to you. Hands dirtier than my mind, I have no qualms with staying ruthless to keep these creatures in line. And I'm not alone... Joy Jameson is my partner in crime, and my ex. Together we rule Alabaster Isle like Bonnie and Clyde, only prettier and far more dangerous. It's the two of us against this wicked, secluded world. Until he shows up...

Although we need him, the rookie is a problem. Flipping me upside down, using my own hidden desires to tempt me. Rook... with his green eyes and country boy smile... He has no business luring me into something that will get everyone hurt. Let it be known, denying myself while dominating this role is my default setting. But with him in the picture, I'm struggling to keep it intact. The mask is slipping, control I can't lose wavering as we welcome our newest psycho to the roster. Let's hope, for all our sakes, Inmate #101 doesn't do anything stupid.

**Joyless is the second book in the Alabaster Penitentiary series. It is a dark M/M/F romance, with HEA. Each book in this series is technically a standalone, though they are interconnected, so it will be recommended to enjoy in order. Joyless is intended for mature audiences and open-minded listeners. Detailed list of CW's can be found here: authornylak.com/joyless-content-warning

©2021 Nyla K (P)2023 Nyla K
Crime Thrillers Romance Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Thriller Feel-Good Suspense

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The narrators in this are perfect for the characters. I have read this previously but this really brings it to life. The story first off is brilliant, the relationship between all 3 of the main characters is so complex and balanced and I love them all equally. Nyla K is fast becoming a top author of mine. But the choice of narrators/the directions they received/the way they’ve bought these characters to life is amazing. I’ll be listening to this again and again.

What is this magic?

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I’m a huge fan of the Alabaster Pen series and I had a pretty solid image of Joy and her personality. Melisandre Verte was perfect! Joy came across as the kick ass, stone cold fox she was written. Rook and Velle were narrated brilliantly too - 10/10.

Stone cold fox!

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Another brilliant book by Nyla K!! I absolutely loved this and loved how it gave even more insight into the first book in the series, I have just bought the third one as I can't wait to hear what happens next. Top level 🌶️ like I have come to expect from this author, but a great story, with lots of great twists to go with it and a HEA like I always want in a book 🥰

Nyla K Did It Again!

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This book is just as twisted as the first one. With amazing chemistry between these characters they are perfect for each other. A brilliant performance.
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Twisted

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Once again, the narrators chosen for this book were fantastic! Such great performances from all three of them that really brought the story & characters to life.
This is a MMF story and I usually struggle a bit with those as the woman always seems to be an afterthought within the dynamic, but it works here more than it has in the past because of how the author writes Joy & her desire to observe more than participate with Harley & Velle. Plus, the spice be spicing! It is damn hot!
However, overall, I do feel this authors strengths lie within her MM dynamics as I feel way more of a connection reading their development individually as characters and as a couple and how that relationship evolves. I loved the overall story and learning more about Ivory and the prison in general. I can't wait for the next book and to see where this crazy talented author is going to take one of the most intriguing series I've read in a while.

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