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Torched Spades

Marchesi Empire, Book 1

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Torched Spades

By: Cora Kenborn
Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Alan Carlson
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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
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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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Story well written and great narration.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received free from the author.

Story well written and great narration.

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Torched Spades by Cora Kenborn is a forbidden enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance. This is the first book in the Marchesi Empire Duet.

I absolutely love Cora's books! I was hooked from the very beginning, and I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the relationship between Johnny and Becca. I liked that we got both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Tortured Hearts to be released so I can get the rest of their story.

Kai and Alan did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like forbidden romances, enemies-to-lovers romances, mafia romances, or romantic suspense.

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A forbidden enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance

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Dark and delicious, Cora Kenborn starts off this series with a bang! I am totally hooked already and can't wait for book two. Johnny Malone is a pyromaniac and court ordered to see a psychiatrist. After several failed attempts, he is ordered to see Becca. She is a specialist when it comes to pyromania, and ready to take on the challenge that is Johnny. But there is much more to this relationship than doctor-patient. The attraction is real, and Becca does not want to cross that line and finds that she cannot resist. And that is not the only obstacle. Both she and Johnny hold secrets, life changing secrets and it's only a matter of time before it all blows up. Suspense, twists and turns, hot romance, dangerous predicaments, it's all there in true Kenborn style, and she leaves us on the edge, now waiting for the second book to come out! I cannot wait!

Kai Kennicott and Alan Carlson are our storytellers and boy, do they brings this one alive. Kennicott is the strong willed doctor, and as Becca she finds an array of emotions. There is a lot to this woman, and Kai finds every facet with her voice. Carlson is phenomenal as Johnny. His dark rasp gives him that edgy, dangerous sound perfect for his personality. Loved this team and look forward to book 2.

I need more!

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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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