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My Favorite Kidnapper

By: Melanie Moreland
Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
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A laugh-out-loud, unconventional opposites-attract love story from New York Times best-selling author Melanie Moreland.

I touched her confectionary creation, and she told me off. Slapping my hands and cursing in her own unique fashion. No one talked to me that way. I liked it.

I liked her cake even more. So, I took her to Italy to bake for me. I should have asked her first, but I had a feeling she'd say no. But I brought her cat, so that should count for something.

Now, I just need to convince her to stay. And forget that little word. Kidnapper. I'd prefer lover. But we'll wait until she doesn't want to kill me in my sleep.

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This is such a sweet book that I listened to in one go. Funny, quick wit, sweet and just a joy to listen to again and again. it certainly will be on my list for a pick me up on a bad day. We'll written and narators really brought the story to life.

Holy moly ❤️

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At this stage, Melanie Moreland could announce she was writing absolutely any style, genre or trope and I would be all in. But no matter what she writes, she needs to have John Lane and Maxine Mitchell as her audiobook narrators. These two just ARE Melanie Moreland’s characters and they just get how to play them.

This newest offering is an opposites attract, unconventional romance between a slightly older man and the woman (and her cakes) that’s he’s crazy for. It’s a bit different for Ms Moreland but also feels delightfully familiar. Very much a lighter, funnier version of her Hidden Justice books.

Dante is the first to be introduced to us and immediately you can tell he’s got that in-charge, in-control vibe that speaks of a deliciously alpha hero. John Lane has that gloriously deep, husky and sexy tone that perfectly embodies the gruffness of Dante. You know from the first that this man is going to be the best kind to watch fall hopelessly, helplessly in love. And that he does. He is head over heels for the cake at the wedding of his niece. It shouldn’t be so funny to watch the lengths he’ll go to to get his hands on that cake. When he meets Brianna, all bets are off and he goes full-on caveman to get what he wants. But he’s a softie, really. And if you put aside that pesky kidnapping business, everything he does is for Brianna and her happiness.

When we meet Brianna, she is gloriously herself from the first. As soon as she slapped Dante’s hands away from the cake - I fell in love. She was so feisty, so sassy and didn’t stand for any of Dante’s nonsense. And yet she had her vulnerabilities and was honest enough to admit her reaction and attraction to Dante. Alone and determined to live the life she dreamed of, I couldn’t think of a better heroine to receive her happily ever after. Maxine Mitchell, as per usual, is perfect in her role as Brianna. She’s got a pleasing, slightly husky voice that manages to come across as both feisty and vulnerable. I totally believed her as Brianna and wouldn’t ask for anything more.

I also have to give slow claps to both our narrators for their superior portrayal of the opposite sex. You easily forget that it’s just one person talking during conversations rather than a man and woman talking to each other. It’s an amazing skill.

Individually, I loved Dante and his Little Bee (a nickname - squee!) but together they are just perfection. They both have the number on the other from their first meeting which leads to some sexy and hilarious banter! No matter how much Brianna fights it, she’s just as smitten with Dante as he is with her. It makes for a fabulous push and pull between our couple. Oh and of course we get some sexy times and of course, it’s as sweet as the rest of the book with a whole pinch of sexy added in. Happy sighs.

Brianna is younger than Dante - she is 26 to his 38 - and at first the power was firmly with him. He’s older, richer, more powerful, has better connections and is more worldly. Oh yeah, and the whole kidnapping thing. But as we move on and their relationship develops, you begin to realise that Brianna has a lot more power than even she realises. Dante worships her but the ending shows that she’s really the one in control. Basically what I’m saying is that they were perfect for each other and Brianna really grew into the best version of herself throughout the book. She went from being the kidnapped to being in charge of her own destiny.

Even if I’ve just read the book, I still love listening to the audiobook. It’s a difference experience, bringing out varied emotions in me. The narrators put a different spin on many elements or a different emphasis on what is being said which gives a different perspective. I also laughed out loud at more parts than I did in the book, just the way the lines were delivered.

Melanie Moreland’s stories make me so happy. She manages to make me fall in love with perfectly flawed characters as they themselves fall in love with each other. I don’t know what it is about her writing that just speaks to me. I fear I’m becoming obsessed. But I’m also happy with that fact.

This book was more delicious than the tastiest slices of cake slathered in rich, decadent cream cheese frosting. It was sweet, rich, delicious but just tart enough to keep you coming back for more. Oh and no calories! John Lane and Maxine Mitchell brought Dante and Brianna to life and I fell in love with the story even more. And yay for the extended epilogue being included in the audiobook. Happy, happy tears and definitely 5 stars.

A slice of audio deliciousness

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This was even better than it sounded in the blurb! It had heart , heat and intense love. Heartbreaking at times but oh so good. The epilogue and bonus epilogue were awesome. I really really enjoyed this story. As always the narration was excellent.

Great book

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Loved this book!
Very emotional at times! Actually made me cry, as always fairly predictable but absolutely brilliant 👍🏻

Beautiful story

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Ms. Moreland, you did it again! This book is very different from all the books that I read from her, yet it still has that familiar sweet and fluffy romance that I love. I have zero spoilers going into this, and seeing the drugging & kidnapping, I thought it’s gonna be a dark romance, but the cover is way too cute for that. Taken away to a beautiful Italian Villa by a sexy Italian sugar daddy, Brianna just living her best life, girl I’m so jealous! Though she was taken against her will, everything else happened with her consent, I mean how can she resist Daddy Dante?

I think Dante could be my favorite Hero from Melanie Moreland, he’s obsessed and possessive, spoils you rotten, and that dirty filthy mouth, my lawdddd. Brianna is so funny, every time she curses with her choice of words, it cracks me up, "h-e-double-hockey-sticks” is my favorite!!! Their meet-cute was adorable and their banter was top-tier and hot. Let’s say whenever Brianna called him “old man”, he made her pay in an interesting way….And that epilogue? Only Melanie can make me cry reading an epilogue. This book was so much fun, I had a blast listening to this, highly recommend getting the audio!

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More John Lane and Maxine Mitchell! As per usual, they did an amazing job, John Lane as Dante gave a really intense daddy vibe, I love his voice so much… Both of them bring the stories to life with great emotion, humor, and perfect pacing, one of the best audions I ever listened to!

Adorable RomCom!

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