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Tainted Love

By: Kimberley Chambers
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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Summary

Three Butlers. Two weddings. One funeral. 

The explosive new novel from the Sunday Times number-one best-selling author Kimberley Chambers. 

Times are changing in the East End, from bad to worse....

Despite the love they share, Bella and Michael's lives seem to be continually throwing grenades in their path to true happiness. Bella's dark secret is threatening to spiral out of control - and has the power to destroy the Butler brothers' bond once and for all.... 

Meanwhile, Little Vinny has truly turned over a new leaf and is doing everything he can to be a good husband and father. He doesn't want to follow in his old man's footsteps, but the apple never falls far from the tree, and despite everything he's done to wipe the slate clean, his past is about to catch up with him. 

Everyone knows the Butler family's reputation - you don't mess with them unless you've got a death wish. But there's someone out there doing the unthinkable - and they are aiming for the heart of the family. It feels like the end of a golden era - could it finally be the end of the Butlers? 

Perfect for fans of Martina Cole.

At the end of this audiobook continue listening for the exclusive chapter of Queenie, Kimberley Chambers' newest story and the gripping prequel to the brilliant Butler series.

©2015 Kimberley Chambers (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale...a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns." (Bella

"Easily as good as Martina Cole." (News of the World

"Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties.... Easy to read and hard to put down." (News of the World

"[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity." (The Guardian)

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Simply Brilliant

I have read all of the books in this series and it just seems to get better and better.

Kimberley Chambers, in my view, is one of the best authors out there and brings a real sense of being involved. It will be hard, but I will be waiting for the next instalment.

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Great !!

What did you like most about Tainted Love?

all of it

Who was your favorite character and why?

loved them all

What does Annie Aldington bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

feel like the butlers are a real family

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes but it will spoil for next listener

Any additional comments?

cant wait for more of kimberley chambers books

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brilliant never wanted the story to end . so true

what's great story, true east end life of. a family hope there will became follow up

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FABULOUS!

What did you like most about Tainted Love?

Queeny(ie) what a great character. Her and her sister Viv made the book. All the different characters and their relationships are powerful and how they intertwine is exciting, the dialogues are proper Eastend, Annie performed them perfectly. This book is a mixture of all the emotions, laugh, cry, anger, sympathy, it is excellent. It's a "must"!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Queeny and Viv are so funny, lots of great dialogue, I was LOL quite a lot, so much so, when out with the dogs in the forest I found myself looking around to make sure no one was listening.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes a particular death (I won't spoil it by mentioning who), it was unnecessary and came out of the blue. The worst part is that this type of brutality does exist in real life.

Any additional comments?

I have loved these books and feel a little empty that the Butler / Mitchell feud has come to an end. Keep writing Kimberly and Annie you are the very best, love listening to you, don't you stop either.

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Another fabulous Kimberly Chambers

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I love how this book connects the Butler and Mitchell families. It would not be so good if you haven't read all the other books in this series so if you haven't read all the others- you are in for a treat -just waiting for the next book...

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OMG!!!! I live reading these books

I love reading all her books but I hate finishing them as I have to wait for a new one

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Excellent book, I just couldn't stop listening

How I waited for this book, and what a great read it was.

All the characters are in full flow with more twists and turns yet again.

Kimberley, you are again at your absolute best and I can't wait for the next one.

Of course, it goes without saying that Annie Aldington is simply the best narrator for this genre of book!

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Crazily amazing

I have just finished the butler series and it was fantastic... From beginning to end easily the best I've read in a long time . I also had whisper sync so could listen to the story as well ... And I have to say Annie Aldington is brilliant really pulled you in . So much to say I am going to listen to all the books she has narrated ... A must read . 😃

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Shame to finish

The end of the Butler family what a tragedy. It was riveting along with Kimberley Chambers other books about the Butler family .

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Kimberley does it again

I loved everything about this book. And I just love Annie Aldingtons voice. I couldn't get enough of this book so full of twists and turns I didn't want it to end. I really hope this is not the end of the Butlers.

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