Distance

Beneath the Mask Series, Book 1

By: Luna Mason

Narrated by: Noel Harrison, Zara Hampton-Brown

Keller

From a poor underground street fighter, I rose to fame as the world heavyweight boxing champion. No one knew I was also a monster who hunted in the shadows.

Trapped in the mafia until my debts were paid. A simple deal held my freedom—unify my belts.

It seemed simple until an enchanting British firecracker landed on my lap, knocking me sideways. Wanting her was dangerous for us both, but I took her anyway. Leaving me with the choice, fight for my freedom or hers.

When the truth is unmasked, could she still love me? Would love be enough to battle our demons and come out on top?

Sienna

Newly single and focusing on building my life in New York, I’ve sworn off men for the foreseeable. No one had ever stuck around long enough to let me believe in fairytales anyway.

That was until him.

He tried to hide himself from me, but I couldn’t stay away.

When the mask shattered and the truth was revealed, could I still stay? Even if it meant my life was at stake.

Could we get past our fear of love and fight for our happily ever after?

Distance is book one in the Beneath the Mask series, a series of stand-alone dark mafia romances. Distance is a mafia cross-sports romance, full of spice and suspense.

©2023 Luna Mason (P)2023 Blue Nose Publishing

TikTok didn't steer me wrong

Found this title on TikTok and it was just want I wanted!! Perfect balance of romance and spicy content.

Quick Read. Not bad but funny narration.

Narration
Noel Harrison voice wasn't bad but it felt like a character trying to be made. His voice had moments where it reminded me of Optimus Prime from Transformers because he would have robotic way of talking. Zara Hampton-Brown voice isn't bad but I wasn't really a fan of hers after Wicked Beauty. Her British accent kept making me cringe.

Story
This story about "Distance" is the basically the distance that they are trying to keep from each other but honestly fail very very quickly. The dialogue fell into the humor(for me), the way that the characters acted toward each other. It was a quick read and had spicy moments. although I could not really tell what the plot was and this book didn't have any character developments. Again it was a decent read for my first book of the year. She could have done so much more with the plot and the characters but I think this just happens when the book gets overly hyped and I end up expecting so much more.

Keller
This character was interesting and had so much that the author could have played on. She definitely played on the forbidden romance which went with dark romance but it was only forbidden or unattainable for like the briefest of moments. He is the usual brooding, grumpy, aggressive, and overprotective man.

Sienna
This character had so much story and much to work with; she was an interesting character but her personality diminished my interest a bit.

Mafia Romance, it’s exactly that

This dark romance was a story about your seemingly average girl and boxer involved in the mafia. Both emotionally broken and unexpectedly find each other. They get caught up in a whirlwind romance and have an incredible time enjoying their erotic fantasies together. Although it was a tad “too good to be true” in terms of their relationship for me, it was an overall good read.

The voice acting is terrible!

I could barely get thru this audio book bc of the bad voice acting. Just read the book! You don't have to act it out, (in a bad accent) and add moaning and other sound effects. I had secondhand. I had to read the book instead of listen.

it was smutty!

loved the story. wasn't much for surprises though. it ended how I figured it would and the little surprises that did happen you could figure out pretty easily.

Keller & Sienna

This is book one of The Beneath the Mask Series. Keller and Sienna have an explosive connection from page one. They meet by chance in Keller’s bar after Sienna’s roommate Maddie convinces her to go out because she’s been depressed at home after finding her boyfriend cheating on her.

Keller is a famous boxer and has ties to the head of the mafia. He doesn’t want any distractions; he can't afford them. He’s preparing for the fight that will get him out of his mafia ties. Keller becomes obsessed with Sienna after just one taste. He is the perfect protective alpha male. As Sienna deals with the baggage of her ex boyfriend, now turned stalker, Keller becomes her place of safety. Their connection is fast and extremely explosive. This was a steamy read that will have you hot and bothered.

These are new to me narrators. I just didn’t find them as captivating in their performances.

If you like
🖤 Dark Romance
🤫 M@fia Vibes
🥊 Fighter MMC (boxing)
💪🏼 Surprise Tattoos
🙏 “Good Girl” Praise
🏃‍♀️ Fast Burn
👊 Touch Her and D!e

a rich toxic person is still a toxic

dark romance is meant to be dark, but when your fmc is complaining about her exes issues and then the mmc has the same. eye roll. This book also has many plot holes.

Yes, yes this was a knockout! (Pun intended)

This was my very first Luna Mason read and holy smokes! I loved the plot, loved the intensity, passion and depth of the MCs. Loved the spicy scenes and the way the MMC worships his FMC. I wanted to knock Keller out for leaving the FMC but the grovel was good and I’m hooked, line and sinker. 10/10 recommend. Those that are talking about the FMC narrator having an accent, did you really listen?! The FMC is from London! She needed to be British so you could really be immersed in the story through the audiobook.

Jaw Dropping

This book was amazing, not once did it let me down. If you like the dark smutty type of books then this book for you.

Enjoyed it!

The story was great. the spice was perfect. Narrators we’re good. I enjoyed it. I liked the way everything flowed together