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Torched Spades

Marchesi Empire, Book 1

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From USA Today best-selling author Cora Kenborn comes the Marchesi Empire, a forbidden enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance duet.

Never flirt with fire....

Eight weeks ago, Johnny Malone showed up at my office, flipping a playing card between his fingers like I was wasting his time. Me. The one with the PhD. The one a self-confessed arsonist came to for help in controlling his "urges". The one he visits every week and undresses with his eyes.

Lethal dark eyes that drown me in fiery lust and constant lies.

But the deeper I sink, the more those ethical lines blur, and his charm overshadows his inner demons.

Ones with no family, no friends, and no past.

Just a standing Tuesday appointment.

He's hiding from something.

Or someone....

And I intend to find out.

I've always had strict rules about men: No liars. No patients. No criminals. In one afternoon, I broke all three.

They say you should never play with fire....

Now I know why.

Torched Spades is book one in the Marchesi Empire Duet. The conclusion, Tortured Hearts, will release in late 2022.

Torched Spades contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the author's note at the front of the book for more details.

©2022 Cora Kenborn (P)2023 Pink Flamingo Productions Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Heartfelt
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Johnny Malone and Dr. Rebecca Brennan were fire! Pun intended.

These two had off the charts chemistry and he is the tortured "antihero" I love! He is dark and broody and also a little on the twisted side and I was all over it! I loved him immediately. Then there is Becca, she tried so hard to resist but his pull was too strong, I sat there saying "Girl, same!" the whole time!! These two in a room together, phew the spiciness was chef's kiss!

I knew there was more to Johnny's story than he was letting on and I can't wait to get all the answers! I know his story is going to be good. I also can't wait to see what happens with Becca and her dad and all the other players in the game. There is so much going on and I can't wait for the ending. Cora has done it again! She's reeled me in and sunk the hook so deep there is no way it won't come out without leaving a permanent mark. I ain't mad at it either!

Kai Kennicott and Alan Carlson blew me away! They were spot on for these characters and really brought them to life!

All The Stars!

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Title: Torched Spades
Author: Cora Kenborn
Format: Audio
Narrator: Alan Carlson, Kai Kennicott
Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense, Mafia, Forbidden (Doctor/Patient)
Standalone: No
Part of a Series: Marchesi Empire Book 1
POV: Johnny, Becca
Steam Level: Steamy
5/5

Torched Spades is the first book in the Marchesi Empire and ends in quite the cliffhanger. It was amazing and I'm dying for the next book in this duet. Johnny is on probation and is court-ordered to see a psychiatrist. The problem: He keeps scaring then away and they keep referring him out. Becca is now his assigned psychiatrist since she deals with patients with unique and challenging diagnoses. But it soon becomes clear that not everything is as it seems - with anybody - from Johnny to his PO to Becca, everyone has secrets. I loved trying to figure them out and I was kind of close with Johnny. Secrets are revealed throughout but most lead to more questions. This was such a great book and I binged it in a day.

I received this audiobook for free from Pink Flamingo Productions and Audiobook Obsessions. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Dark and Twisted and So Much Fun

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Loved the dual narration of Kai Kennicott and Alan Carlson. Loved.

Johnny is on probation for a fire-related crimes, he is ordered to see a psychiatrist. Because of his uncooperative personality he ends up seeing Becca .These two are like oil and water. They both challenge each other, but other emotions are growing
The chemistry is hot and the back and banter is off the charts

Torched

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Torched Spades was a captivating listen! Johnny and Becca were both complex characters who kept me guessing. So many layers to both the characters and story and it really kept my interest throughout. The book did start off a little slow but it picks up and has so many twists and turns with action, secrets, spice, lies, and so much more. Another addictive storyline from this author! This is book 1 of a duet so there is quite the cliffhanger.

Narrators were enjoyable to listen to and Alan Carlson was a really great voice for Johnny.

Johnny and Becca

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Story well written and great narration.

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Story well written and great narration.

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