A brilliant listen. 4.5*

I'd seen a few reviews on this book, and quite a lot of hype about on social media and kept thinking, I really need to read these books.
I received a credit for audible and decided to get this book on audio. What a brilliant read/listen it turned out to be. the narration is first class, the voice change, the accents all just perfectly done. This mad it a really easy book to listen to and get lost in. I got through my housework without feeling that dreaded feeling about what is facing you. This book took my mind off everything I was doing, and my kindle went everywhere with me so I could listen, I flew through the ironing, I went on walks and all the while enjoyed having someone reading to me down my ear.

So what did I actually think of the book. Well it's first class, I just loved it. A brilliant story, fantastic characters and the start of a series I know I will certainly get through in no time.
This is the second book I've read by Kerry Barnes the first one I read was 'Cruel Secrets' and I was seriously impressed with the writing. This book is just as impressive, and it doesn't take long before you are lost in the pages, loving and hating characters, Kerry Barnes has done a cracking job of engaging you with these characters.
We follow the life mainly of Francesca, from her growing up as a child, a twin, to her becoming the woman that she does, a very ruthless woman.
Francesca is a brilliant character and one I know I'm going to enjoy reading about in future books. Believable and likeable I found myself rooting for her in all she did.
I can see a difference in the writing in this book from the later book I have read, so I know the writing just get's better and I'm looking forward to seeing that in the next books in this series.
If East end gangland books are your thing then you'll bloody love this book. Kerry Barnes is certainly going to up there with some of the best writers in this genre, and I look forward to seeing her success. I can't wait for more books.

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Brilliant

Love this book. The narration voices really make this book come to life. I thought the book would be too long but apart from a bit of a dip in the middle it kept the interest to the end. I was sad to finish it.

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Brilliant book 1st Time with this author

I really enjoyed this book... I was totally addicted and spent all day listening 😉 would recommend..

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Epic!

Literally one of the very best audiobooks I have ever listened too everything was 10/10!
From plot to characters to writing it is outstanding & as for the narrator I applaud her in every way possible!

Steven

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Enjoyable

I enjoyed this story, the plot wasn’t completely obvious and it had lots of twists and turns to keep your interest.

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fantastic

I came across Kerry Barnes accidentally but so glad I did.This story was fantastic and a good long book.You can tell you are enjoying your listen when you look for every opportunity to get the headphones on and listen to some more.She has several books out with great reviews so will definitely be buying more.Book 2 in Ruthless series is downloaded and ready to go

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Enjoyable but slightly far fetched.

Having read most of Martina coles & being the biggest fan of Kimberly chambers I was excited to listen to my first Kerry Barnes book with Annie Aldington narrating. Annie didn’t disappoint however although enjoyable I found myself raising my eyebrows in disbelief in parts. When the baby spoke & blew up the paddling pool at 8 months, the breed of bear & most shockingly they got a bmw to drive in the snow!
I found the series of coincidences a little unbelievable too but I did enjoy ruthless & will definitely be downloading another Kerry Barnes. I’m interested to see how her writing style develops.

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Excellent!!

Thoroughly enjoyable storyline - strong characterisation and a very exciting plot. Definitely a binge worthy series!
As always, fantastic narration by Annie Aldington.

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Great Story!

So enjoyed this book, had to keep listening at every opportunity. will definitely look forward to reading more of this Author, loved the way the Narrator told the story too.

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Interesting

This book seems to run incredibly quickly through the timeline. Just one of the characters proves to have the determination to rule the roost. I bought this on a whim and throughly enjoyed it. The narrator brings the main characters to life in a realistic way.

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