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Mafia Captive

By: Julia Sykes
Narrated by: Michelle Price,Scott Rose,Zachary Zaba
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Summary

Two darkly domineering alpha males.

One sets my body on fire.

The other makes me tremble.

And they swear they won't let me go.

My ordinary life as a college sophomore becomes extraordinary when Joseph storms into my world and sweeps me off my feet. Our intense connection seems too impossible to be real, like a wonderful dream.

Until it becomes a nightmare.

Drugged. Kidnapped.

When I wake up, I find myself trapped in the arms of the man who was supposed to be my fierce protector. My sweet first love is a criminal, the son of a powerful mafia boss. And his best friend, Marco—the terrifying, heavily muscled man who abducted me—is a brutal enforcer.

They say they can't let me go or their enemies might hurt me.

Despite everything, my heart still belongs to Joseph, and I can't help surrendering to the fiery chemistry between us.

Marco's rigid rules infuriate me, but his steady onyx stare and stern orders make something darker than anger burn low in my belly.

They swear they've kidnapped me for my own protection, but will staying close to my alluring criminal captors put me in more danger than ever?

©2021 Julia Sykes (P)2022 Pink Flamingo Productions

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This one starts off pretty quickly with Ashlyn and Joseph meeting in a college town (her being a Sophomore student) and he wanted to get away from his life (family is in the Mafia). Its instant attraction. Then Joseph left her and Marco (Joseph's enforcer) kidnaps Ashlyn and bring her back to Joseph. I really like all of the POVs and this was one was a good beginning to the series. I plan on reading the next one.

Narrated by: Michelle Price, Scott Rose, Zachary Zaba they all did a great job for their characters and I enjoyed their voices.

I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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Only one issue

Really liked the story although way quite timid assume book 2 will be more in depth personally loved the one male narrator the other male I didn't mind but the female voice kept changing accent and was annoying me if I'm honest.. Will be listening to the next book

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Amazing tripe narration from Michelle Price, Scott Rose and Zachary Zaba

Joseph finds himself hiding out in a college town when he meets Ashlyn. When these two are just getting to know each other Joseph disappears and Ashlyn is left with a broken heart.

Marco kidnaps Ashlyn and brings her back to Joseph so that she can find out who he really is. Loved listening how the relationships between Ashlyn, Joseph, and Marco start to grow.

Though some times I wish Joseph was stronger.

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Mafia Romance

Joseph is trying to get away from his mafia lifestyle so he takes a job in a college bar and the minute he sees Ashlyn he is enamoured with her . When he’s dragged back into the mafia by his friend Marco he leaves Ashlyn thinking she’s safe but the vultures are out to hurt her and in turn Joseph so Marco does what he thinks best . I really enjoyed this it was short but the story didn’t lack anything and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

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My Thoughts on Mafia Captive

While the storyline and storytelling of the author was interesting enough to hold my attention throughout the book, I couldn’t help but feel a bit confused, and maybe a little bit let down as I listened. Looking at the cover and reading the synopsis of the story, I feel like I was given the impression that certain things were going to happen in the story. I thought it was a particular trope and I’m a big fan of that trope. I’ve read/listened to a lot of MFM or ménage over the last few years. It was the introduction that lead me to my love of RH books. But where my confusion comes in with this one is that I didn’t feel that tension and interest and pull to each other that I’m used to finding in these type of stories. At least not on both sides of the MFM “relationship” and certainly not soon enough into the story for me to really be satisfied. In my opinion, if there isn’t an acknowledgment of attraction on all sides, at least in their own heads, it kind of feels like any coming together after that feels forced. And that is what I ran into here.
I felt like in acknowledgment of an attraction was needed way before halfway into the book. And to go anything longer than that to me, feels like any “connection” after that is kind of forced. It’s one thing when an attraction is Insta-lust and a real connection after getting to know each other comes later. But there wasn’t a whole lot of getting to know each other as a whole. There wasn’t an acknowledgment of attraction or any true desire from all necessary parties. There wasn’t anything but anger, maybe occasional amusement on one side, and mistrust way too far into the book for me to feel that the connection was genuine. I almost started to feel like maybe the book was just too short and there wasn’t enough time to develop all sides of the relationship. But then I realized that that wasn’t really the case, it was more that one part of the trio was just focused on and developed more than the other. I am relieved that there is more to this story though only being book one of a trilogy. Maybe things will turn around in book two.
As for the narration, while I did find that I preferred one of the male narrators more than the other, it didn’t stop the book from being overall well done and me feeling like they all gave pretty good performances.
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Really good series starter

This book is the beginning of a series and ends in a cliffhanger. That being said, I really enjoyed the story and the narration. It just flew by. The book ended really quickly because it kept you do attuned to it. I can’t wait to follow along with the story.

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Ménage Mafia Romance

Mafia Captive by Julia Sykes is a ménage mafia romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Michelle Price, Scott Rose, and Zachary Zaba. This is the first book in the Mafia Ménage Trilogy.

This is the first book of Julia's that I have read, and it won't be my last. I am liking the relationship that is blooming between Ashlyn, Joseph, and Marco. I can't wait to see how it will progress over the course of the series. I liked that we got all of their points of views throughout the book.

The book ended on a cliffhanger which wasn't a surprise since it's the first book in the series. I can't wait for the next book The Daddy and The Dom to be released on audio so I can get more of their story.

Michelle, Scott, and Zachary did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like ménage romances, captive romances, or mafia romances.


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What a start!

Get ready for the beginning of a great trilogy! Julia Sykes starts the Mafia Menage with a bang! Ashlyn and Joseph have a building chemistry. Finally they get together and now are inseparable. That is until Joseph disappears. Hurt and nursing a broken heart, Ashlyn finds herself taken by a man that scares and intrigues her only to land in his home with Joseph. Now we need answers. Who is this man that calls her Angel? And his friend Marco, does she need to fear him? What will become of the three? This is the only the beginning of Ashlyn's journey into a dark world. There are secrets and dark desires as well as impending danger on the horizon. I can't wait to see where Julia Sykes takes us with these three.

This narration is has the perfect story tellers. Michelle Price uses her slight southern twang, and Ashlyn is not only strong but a little adventurous! Scott Rose and Zachary Zaba give us Joseph and Marco, the two alphas that are protective! I love these two voices, each finding their own personality and bringing us into the dark, desires. I can't wait for more!

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Naive and Innocent

Ashlyn is living her life as a student at Harvard University when she meets Joseph at the local bar but what she does not know is how much danger her attraction to Joseph will bring her. Joseph is on the run he just wants to live a life without violence since he grew up in the mafia but one look at Ashlynn and he has to have her. Marco is Joseph’s best friend and he has been looking for his friend when he finally finds him he is warned of the danger his disappearance caused. Marco kidnaps Ashlynn to bring her to Joseph after he returns to the family because now she is in danger. Ashlynn has no idea what’s in store for her all she knows is that her attraction to both of these guys is serious and their desires are dark. This book did not seem complete I hope there’s more to come from these characters.

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  • tamika
  • 12-12-22
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worth the credit!

I really enjoyed the first book in the series. I am looking forward to the next book. The steam and the action was definitely hot. The narration was great.

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  • AshReads
  • 08-05-23
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Mafia Captive

I really wanted to like this book. It was interesting for the first couple of chapters and then I kind of got bored with it. The FMC was horrible. I don’t what it was about her but I just didn’t like her. She acted all innocent and then she gets taken captive after her ex, one the MMCs, disappears. The man who took her captive brought her to the ex and then she literally JUMPS into bed with him in 24 hours. I don’t know about you but I would have taken at least 1week maybe more after the trauma of being kidnapped but hey what do I know. Also, I thought this was the only book in the series but it isn’t and to be honest I don’t see myself reading the rest of them because I just wasn’t that into the story.

The narration of this book was decent. I didn’t like they way they portrayed one of the guys voice something about it just rubbed me the wrong way. Overall, the book was OKAY. It is definitely not one of the books I would recommend to everyone and their mother.

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  • AngieDB
  • 27-03-23

Wish book 1 & 2 could be bundled

Pretty good listen …character development was ok…didn’t roll my eyes …and I liked the 3 main characters….but …this really didn’t seem like a stand alone book…instead it’s more of “Part 1”…of a book….otherwise the cover is Very misleading

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  • QuinnReads
  • 23-03-23
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Sketchy Unicorns

Book 1 of this trilogy is an adventure. Joseph Russo comes off as protective initially, and I really like that. I like Ashlyn Meyers and all of her innocence that she's clung to from her childhood. Unicorns and all. And then there's the dark and brooding Marco with his talent for erotic sketches.

I like the contrasts between the characters. There's also the parts of Joseph that he's been holding back. He seriously needs to let go and let his... err... true self shine.

The intimate relationships between this trio is focused on Joseph and Ashlyn (they are hot 🔥🥵🔥), as Marco scares her. Just a she begins to thaw for Marco... cut to black. I guess I have something to look forward to in the next book. 🤔😄

I listened to and read the book. The narrators, Scott Rose, Michelle Price, and Zachary Zaba, are all new to me. I liked them and look forward to more.

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  • Amanda Harrington
  • 21-03-23
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Steady climb and then it grabs you

Great book. Started alittle slow and then it grab me and now I’m wanting to listen to the next book. It gave enough to hook me.

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  • Mary
  • 07-03-23
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Mafia Captive!

This is a good first story in a trilogy. The story is about Joseph, Ashlyn and Marco. Joseph is mafia and hiding out in a small town where he meets Ashlyn. When Joseph disappears Ashlyn is left heartbroken. Then the unexpected happens and she is kidnapped. Of course it was for her own protection. This is a good story with a slow burn and nice development. The story is heartwarming with secrets and danger. The narrator did a pretty good job bringing the story and character to life.

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  • Isabel
  • 06-03-23
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Mafia Captive

okay, what the heck, I know this book did not just end like that. Dude im so mad just when it was about to get good the book finished, ah!!! I just wanna pull my hair out. I need more. I can't wait for the next book. freaking A 😤😡😠😡

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  • A Adams
  • 21-02-23
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Mafia Captive MFM

Ashlynn is a college student at Harvard. Ashlynn frequents a bar and meets Joseph. Ashlynn and Joseph have a spark and chemistry right away. What Ashlynn doesn’t know is that Joseph has run away from home and the mafia. Eventually, Joseph is forced to go back home. Ashlynn is kidnapped for her protection by Marco, Joseph's best friend. Marco is cold and dangerous. Marco scares Ashlynn. Joseph is hiding parts of himself from Ashlynn. This is part 1 of a series. It ends on a cliff hanger. Looking forward to the next book to see if these three will give into their dark desires fully. I received a copy of this book to review.

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  • Cindy
  • 18-02-23

A Slow Start

This book ended just as it was starting to get really good. For me, this story started out pretty slow. It didn't really grab my attention until the end but it laid the groundwork for what I expect will be a very interesting book 2. The characters are all likable and interesting. I was just expecting a bit more. There is no menage yet but I can see it just around the corner. I'm invested in this story now so I'm excited to see where book 2 takes me. Michelle Price, Scott Rose and Zachary Zaba all did a good job bringing this story to life.
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  • qhaan
  • 18-02-23
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A bit on the dark side, but sweet anyway

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Audio Copy of this book. Ashlyn is about to fall in love with Joseph - not aware, that he‘s connected to the Mafia.
The narrators did a very good job, putting lots of emotions into their voices when necessary. Though I couldn‘t figure out, why Joseph had two narrators. Very enjoyable.