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Book Description
ANNA
I wanted to reinvent myself, stop hiding in a classroom and prove I’m more than a mousey professor. But the real world is deadlier than I imagined.
My new boss is arrogant, domineering, and dangerous. His thirsty stare ignites my passions, revealing a woman I don’t recognize—someone desperate to break free.
I should have quit, should have run screaming. Because Marco DeVita isn’t just thirsty for my body. He craves my blood. And I’m ready to give him every part of me.
MARCO
Heritage. Family. Blood. The bonds that have tied me to the Boston underworld for almost a century are unbreakable. Or so I thought.
Someone in my crew is stealing from me, betraying our family. But I need an expert to find proof.
Anna Barone is a distraction I can’t afford. Her brilliant mind, hot temper, and hotter body make my fangs ache with need.
I’m trapped between my desire to possess her and my duty to protect my family and our secret. It’s one or the other, because in my world, everything comes at a price.
About Katelyn Brehm
Katelyn Brehm writes steamy Paranormal and Mafia Romance with mature characters and contemporary settings deeply rooted in our real world. Kat is a second-generation German-American and native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she's not reading and writing or working on her vintage Romance cover and stepback collection, she works as an aerospace engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Kat lives in Pasadena, California with her husband and two cats, Mini Wheat and Pepper.
My Thoughts
Wow, just wow! Her Dark Salvation by Katelyn Brehm is absolutely mesmerizing, and the audiobook performance by Dani Soleil and Aiden Snow takes the experience to an entirely new level. I devoured this story and am completely in love with the unique world Brehm has created. It is a compelling start to the Bonded in Blood series, twisting a gritty mafia narrative with a paranormal edge. As a first-time reader of "paranormal mafia romance," I found the combination of vampire-like demons and the underworld absolutely addictive.
One of the standout elements of this story is the representation of older protagonists, which Dani Soleil portrays with such relatable depth. Anna is in her forties and going through a mid-life awakening, finally stepping away from her quiet life as a professor to find out who she wants to be. It is incredibly alluring to watch her realize her potential, transitioning from a "mousey" academic into a woman who is confident and unafraid. Soleil’s narration perfectly captures that shift from hesitation to empowerment, making me feel truly seen in Anna’s journey.
The plot kicks off when Anna goes undercover as an assistant for Marco DeVita to investigate a thief within his organization. Aiden Snow’s deep, gravelly tone is the perfect match for Marco—a man who is arrogant, domineering, and dangerous. Marco isn't just a boss; he is a century-old immortal blood demon tied to the Boston mafia. Snow captures that "morally gray yet honorable" essence flawlessly, making Marco’s internal struggle between his duty to his bloodline and his growing obsession with Anna feel incredibly intense.
The chemistry between them is pure fire, and the dual narration makes the tension feel electric. That man’s mouth should come with a warning, and Aiden Snow delivers those lines with a weight that makes your heart race! The flirting is chef’s kiss, and the sauna scene—narrated with such palpable heat by both Soleil and Snow—is one I won't soon forget. It is a high-heat dynamic where Marco’s thirst for her blood and her desire to be "caught" by him create a tension that is both sweet and devastating.
Ultimately, Her Dark Salvation checks all the boxes. It offers the haunting suspense of betrayal alongside the thrill of a forbidden, supernatural romance. Between Brehm’s brilliant writing and the top-tier performances by Dani Soleil and Aiden Snow, I was kept up way past midnight. I am already eager to see who is next in the Bonded in Blood series!
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