Deathly

The Dillon Sisters

By: Brynne Asher

Narrated by: Desireé Ketchum, Joe Arden

I’m a fraud. Or an imposter. I’m certainly a hypocrite.

I offer advice for a living. I encourage my patients to make wise decisions, and I help them help themselves to walk through life stronger, healthier, happier. Isn’t that the goal; to live our best lives? If only I practiced what I preach.

I wasn’t always like this. Every move I make lately is the opposite of smart. These questionable life choices are a new development. They started the day a certain Vitale barged into my life. Brand Vitale might look like a hero to the rest of the world, but looks can be deceiving.

I’m driven by obsession for a man who’s turning out to be dark, dangerous, and downright depraved. And I don’t care. Because, sometimes, depraved, debauched - hell, or even deathly - is the only option.

©2021 Brynne Asher (P)2021 Podium Audio

Amazing and full of mystery

I’ve read all Brynne Asher books but this one had me on the edge of my seat. It was full of surprises, love, family and a pet. I enjoyed it. Brand was alpha all the way. It was HOT as expected. So good.

Well Worth the Scorched Ears, it's SO HOT!!

Already in my top 5 for 2021, the Audible narration for Deathly by Desiree Ketchum and Joe Arden shoved it squarely into the 2nd spot for the year, and left me running to my account as soon as the book finished to see if Damaged had been released on audio yet!!

Desiree is perfection as Aria with that firm tone of "get it done" attitude in her voice, followed up by an undertone of wistfulness regarding Brand from the very beginning (if you know, you know.)

Joe Arden is smooth as silk, and still all the gruffness required as Brando Vitale. I swear a girl could get a little hot and bothered listening to him, but even more specifically scenes that I've needed a voice for for months now, were brilliantly and delightfully brought fully to life.

None of this narration would have been possible without the darkness and beauty of Brynne Asher's words on the page, and it bears repeating this book has firmly become a fast favorite of hers. I love the darkness, the humor throughout the deviousness of the suspense, and the outright sexiness of Aria and Brand together. All of this coupled with their immediate attempt to protect each other from all that is coming for them makes them my favorite couple since Brynne's Cowboy and her Dancer.

A solid 5 stars that I'd give 10 to if I could, if you haven't listened to the Audible yet, what the heck are you waiting for??

Wow!!!!

I first fell in love with Brynne Asher’s writing when I stumbled across her ‘Killer’ series. I loved every book in that series. I have had this book in my TBR for a while, so I finally found some time to sit and read it.

I DID NOT STOP--- I am still processing. I am not okay. I am freaking out. This book knocked me off my feet.

SO. MANY. TWIST.

SO. MANY. TURNS.

Based on the synopsis alone, I was not ready for what this book would put me through. The twist and the ultimate mic drop at the end was so unexpected. This type of thriller story is nothing I have read by this author and she killed it.

5 stars is not enough for this book. It takes all the stars. Aria and Brand story captivated my heart. It was truly a page turner. If you like romance, mystery, suspense, and a thriller-ish book-- this is for you. It is a WILD ride..

Wow wow wow

Anyone who gives this book a bad review is CRAZY!!! SOOOO GOOD! Very worth the credit!

Omg, that twist! Perfection!

“Because, sometimes, depraved, debauched - Hell, or even Deathly- is the only option.”.. With a quote like this in the description of this book, how could I say no to it?! I love a great dark, twisted, suspenseful romance. Brynne Asher is a new to me author, and I went into this book completely blind. I am so glad I did! I was so totally obsessed with Brynne’s style of writing, and captivated by Dr. Aria Dillion and Brand Vitale’s story.
I do not want to give too much away in details, as it’s just that twisted and unique. Oh boy, those secrets that both characters keep! Wow!
From the very first time they meet it was an instant, intense, and immediate sexual chemistry which had me holding my breath. Both of these characters are so intense with everything they say and do from page 1 to the end. Brand, who’s very dominant, intense, bossy, demanding, and extremely impatient captivated me from the start. I feel head over heels for him instantly. Aria who’s so selfless, straight and narrow, complex, professional therapist, and timid. At the same time she knows what she wants, what’s she’s scared to have… she makes a life changing spur of the moment decision that allows Brand, the smoking hot firefighter (and Mafia boss’ son) to come into her life. Brand is immediately very persistent on pursuing Aria, and is also immediately very possessive of her. She thinks he’s very rude, reckless, and she’s scared of the heavy emotions she’s feeling toward him. Both hold a very deep and dark secrets of each of their pasts. Soon they both become all consumed in each other. The flow of the storyline was so captivating from beginning to end! Brynne did such an amazing job of this super roller coaster of a ride, and extremely kinky, sexy story! This had so many twists that were SO MAJOR, I am so impressed! I would have never figured it was going to turn out the way it did! Bravo Brynne!
Narration was by Desireé Ketchum and Joe Arden. Desireé was just sublime! Her portrayal of Aria was simply amazing. Her character had such a huge emotional range, and Desireé made you feel what Aria was feeling, and I felt like I was right there with her. In her self dialogue, she can go from very self doubting to very intense and self assured, Awesome job! Joe Arden’s performance was just divine. This is my favorite type of character I enjoy listening to Joe perform. He sure does have that whole “AlphaHole” tone and pace down to perfection. He portrays this completely domineering, sometimes scary over protective man who’s not playing around when it comes to someone he loves perfectly. I really enjoyed the many layers of this character Joe brought to life. I couldn’t ask for more, I absolutely loved it!
So, if you are looking for a extremely well written and performed Suspenseful, utterly captivating, steamy dark romance, look no further.. this one is for you! It completely blew my mind! I can’t wait to re-listen now I know all the secrets to the twists and turns that I never saw coming. More than a 5 star story and performance for me!

Loved it! *slight spoiler in review*

This was a new to me author, and the book was a hit. I'm not entirely sure that it was overly exciting, but the local to me setting and mafiaish sub-plot kept me entertained. (spoiler) <<I had a feeling there was an unreliable narrator in one of our two main characters, but was surprised to find out that it wasn't the person that I thought it was. It's always nice when I can be outwitted by the author, as that doesn't seem to happen very often.>> (end spoiler) The audio book was very well done, and I am excited to read the next book, Damaged: The Dillon Sisters.

Joe Arden!

No more words needed! Anything JA narrates is Devine! The author told a great story as well

THE TWIST!

Omg what a rollercoaster. This story had the perfect amount of angst, spice, suspense, and sweetness. Brynne Asher is amazing!

Spicy and mysterious

I was completely mind boggled by the twist in this story. The narrator’s were perfect, and the spice was top tier!

Blown Away

I always love Desiree Ketchum and Joe Arden and this audiobook was no different. They brought Aria and Brand to life in a way I didn’t even know could be better than reading the book.
This story had twists I didn’t see coming, backgrounds that tied Brand and Aria together in ways you would never even know and everything between them is just more than it seems. I absolutely loved this story. I felt like as soon as you felt like things were getting intense everything you thought you knew changed in ways you never saw coming. I was glued to it from the moment I turned it on until it was finished.