The Boss
Men of Hidden Justice, Book 1
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The Boss
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Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
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Maxine Mitchell
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John Lane
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Melanie Moreland
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Men of Hidden Justice
Because love can bleed into the darkest heart
Terrified and on the run, I was lost.
He found me.
I witnessed his crime and he gave me a choice.
Marriage or death.
I never expected to love him.
But the choices were never really mine.
Could this avenging angel of death ever love me back?
His touch consumed me.
Did my heart stand a chance?
Previously published on Book+Main and in Take Me to Bed Collection. New added content for a complete romantic suspense experience.
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Matteo and Evie meet under not so pleasant circumstances and what follows I genuinely did not expect. This is a dark romance, yet it is also probably the most tender and loving book I have ever listened to.
I loved Matteo, his devotion to Evie was just swoon-worthy! I fell for him so hard! His actions were the opposite of what I expected and I loved it. I couldn't predict it and the storyline really kept me on my toes. As for Evie, I loved how sweet she is and at times how she could look past Matteo's "job" and be there for him, caring for him!
I loved every minute of this audiobook and I can't wait to listen to the next book within this series.
Dark romance yet sweet and powerful
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This was also my first book by Melanie AND Melanie brought it! She paints a clear picture of what is going on but gives you all the inner turmoil and the emotional rollercoaster too. Loved it!
John gave us the commanding leader of the Hidden Justice Team. Matteo is a no nonsense guy who Evie stumbles on by accident. He forces her to marry him but her feelings for him grow of their own free will. She falls hard and fast and so does he. He goes into full on protector mode and nearly loses his mind when she’s in danger. BUT of course, this is romance and they get their HEA but not before blood is shed and bodies are dropped.
I love romantic suspense stories and this one was spot on. Great plot, great characters, great pacing, just GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!!
Fantastic Story and Maxine steals the show here!
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We start off with Evie being on the run from her life and while the situation and her circumstances are dire, you realise from the first that she’s got a spark about her. She’s powerless but never weak and I liked and rooted for her from the first. I loved her honesty, the way she could bring a strong man to his knees just by being herself and I especially enjoyed her growth and her finding her voice and her power.
Evie is voiced by Maxine Mitchell who is definitely one of my preferred female narrators. She does very well in portraying Evie - giving her voice that scared edge to begin with and growing stronger alongside the character. I’m always impressed that Ms Mitchell doesn’t just read her lines, she acts them out. It really immerses you in the story and makes you like and believe what the character is going through.
Matteo was a difficult character to understand at first - which is good as it mirrored Evie’s own issues with him. He’s stark, cold and somewhat ruthless. He’s also demanding and a bit stuck in his ways. But he’s also a tiny bit obsessed with Evie and with keeping her safe which I adore in a book boyfriend. They way you can also see him changing throughout the story as he comes to terms with the fact his focus in life is no longer his work - it just made me happy. As did the fact that he couldn’t keep his hands to himself and kept changing up his routine so he could spend more time with her. Sigh.
Even better, Matteo is voiced by the delicious John Lane. Sigh. Such a deep and shiver-inducing voice - he was absolutely perfect for the stern and oft-times grumpy Matteo. I could go on and on about what a good narrator Mr Lane is but suffice to say that he was perfection.
There is a sort of insta-love - or at least insta-lust - in the relationship between Matteo and Evie. Well, on Matteo’s part at least. I could definitely feel their connection and while the declarations are early - they felt real. The compatibility of our couple also worked well when it came to the sex scenes which were delicious plus feelings. It was all the sexy, sultry butterflies you want in a romance but with that added bonus of real emotion. Happy times for me!
As I said, this isn’t a mafia book but it does have the same sort of darker vibes you often get with that trope. But while it’s not overly scary, violent or suspenseful, and it didn’t frighten a wimp like me, it did touch on - or at least mention - some vile things around human trafficking.
I read this story in ebook and got thoroughly invested in the story and the characters. Listening to the audiobook just made me love the characters more and made me more invested in both the love story of Matteo and Evie, as well as the secondary storyline. It was a joy to listen to and this is a series that I know I’m going to revisit again and again the future. 5 stars from me.
Great characters - great voices
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John Lane and Maxine Mitchell were perfect for this story.
Evie – running from an abusive relationship find herself in a little more trouble than she bargained for. Being a fighter, a survivor with the need for a better life she makes the deal of a lifetime.
Matteo – WOW. He was perfect mafia boss book boyfriend material. He saw Evie, he protected her, and he loved her fiercely.
Is it enough to make Evie put down her guard and learn to trust again?
I Loved this story so much. I cannot wait for the second book for the series!
Evie and Matteo !
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only good thoughts
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Maxine Mitchell and John Lane are well paired for his story. I love Mitchell's voice. She hones the personality of Evie and gives her all the nuances to create her character. I adore her male voice too! John Lane is a raspy, alpha and the perfect fit for Matteo. He brings out all his strength and love and can add that vulnerability layer without losing the attitude. Loved these two together!
Love this romantic suspense!
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Great loved it !!! 🤗
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Before going into this book I expected Matteo’s character to come across as more of a bitter/cold person but was really interested to see how gentle and loving he was towards Evie from the start (of their marriage), their romantic bond is formed quickly but works well considering Evie’s troubled past and Matteo’s protectiveness that comes naturally due his own past. He himself has experienced loss and heartache which makes him the way he is in private with Evie, whilst he comes across as a strong leader he too has his moments of weakness as a result of his job. Evie is the perfect companion for him as she allows him to open up about his feelings and worries. Before she came into his life Matteo’s only focus was leading his crew to destroying illegal underground organisations, he then realises that he wants to fulfil a proper life together one away from the cause that he has spent many years working towards.
I really wish this story had been a little longer so more could’ve been explored. Overall I liked the narration from both narrators and I felt like they really brought the characters to life for me.
A captivating romantic thriller
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This is a new genre for Melanie Moreland. I love her writing so I wasn't going to pass up a chance to read one of her books. It's a darker book than her others but Melanie herself described it as 'Canadian grey', I'd like to change that slightly to 'Canadian grey' with a hint of charcoal just before the most Melanie esque epilogue.
Evelyn Harper escaped one devil only to fall into the hands of another, she believes. She ran for her life only to find herself in more danger until the danger becomes her saviour. “Evelyn Gail Harper is dead. Evie Campari is the only name you have now.”
Matteo Campari is a man who does good under thee most awful circumstances. He is an avenger, a modern day Robin Hood. "To the world, you’re simply my wife, Evie. To me, you are my world."
This is the first book in the Men of Hidden Justice series from Melanie. If your not a fan of romantic suspense or Mafia esque genres don't worry. I'm not particularly a fan either, but don't fear Melanie's unique style is running all over this story. The chemistry between Evie & Matteo is hawt. Their story has a very unorthodox beginning which leads to a beautiful love story.
The Boss
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Fantastic
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