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Book Description
In a world of power and secrets, passion is the deadliest weapon.
Astor
During the day, I’m a billionaire CEO in a designer suit. At night, I’m the man you call to make someone disappear. My life is a careful balance of power and secrecy, one I’ve spent years perfecting—until I receive a ransom note for my estranged wife, whom I’ve kept hidden away for her own protection.
Reluctantly, I accept an invitation to an exclusive party to get her back. But when the evening takes a dangerous turn, I take my rival’s daughter as collateral.
Sabine
Being taken hostage wasn’t on my to-do list. Despite Astor’s cold, apathetic demeanor, I find myself completely captivated by the man. The problem is, I’m not the only one.
As tension boils over into passion, I realize the man who took me might also be the one who destroys me. Because in his world, love is the most dangerous weapon of all.
A seductive dark romance packed with steamy enemies-to-lovers tension, jaw-dropping twists, and a possessive anti-hero you won’t forget.
About Amanda McKinney
Amanda McKinney is the Amazon Charts bestselling and multi-award-winning author of more than thirty romance, mystery, and thriller novels. Her books have received over fifteen literary awards and nominations, including the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence, and have been included in lists such as POPSUGAR's 12 Best Romance Books, and featured on the Today Show.
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My Thoughts
Amanda McKinney’s Mine begins with the tantalizing promise of a sophisticated dark romance, a promise elevated by the phenomenal narration of Allison River and Gideon Frost. Their performances are a true highlight, masterfully capturing the compelling intensity and emotional nuances of the story. The book immediately captivates with its detailed prose and a slow-burn plot that skillfully builds mystery. McKinney excels in the first half, and the narrators expertly convey the palpable, electric chemistry between the leads, Astor and Sabine, making their simmer-to-inferno connection feel vivid and real. Their initial interactions, laced with an intriguing awkwardness, add a layer of realism that is beautifully rendered in the audio performance.
However, a story that starts as a masterclass in tension unfortunately unravels just after its midpoint. The narrative suddenly pivots, and the carefully constructed characters devolve into frustrating archetypes. Sabine’s burgeoning love for her captor morphs into illogical tantrums, while Astor, the cool and calculating antihero, inexplicably becomes a possessive caveman. This drastic shift feels rushed and unearned, squandering the immense potential built in the book's first half. The plot follows suit, becoming chaotic and forced, with events occurring so illogically it feels as though a different author took over.
The climax is a flurry of action that lacks coherence, and the subsequent resolution feels drawn out. Even the excellent narration can't save the story from its own structural flaws in the latter half. While the story concludes on a cliffhanger designed to entice readers, the journey is so uneven that it leaves one with more frustration than anticipation. Ultimately, Mine is a book of two halves—one brilliant, one deeply flawed—resulting in a profoundly mixed and disappointing experience.
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