Rebel

Dead Man's Ink, Book 1

By: Callie Hart

Narrated by: Walles Hamonde, Kelly Burke

Sophia

Sometimes you don't mean to become another person. Sometimes the choice is made for you, and pretending is the only thing that keeps you going.

When Alexis Romera is taken and her kidnappers find her fake ID in her purse, she must become Sophia in order to keep her family safe. Revealing her real identity to the man she's sold to would be easy enough, but can she trust him? Hell-bent on avenging the murder of his uncle, Rebel doesn't seem all that interested in playing things safe. In fact nothing about the secretive, dark and brooding MC president seems safe at all.

Rebel

What do you do when the man who raised you is murdered, and the only witness is kidnapped girl who's being sold as a sex slave? You buy her, of course. As president of the most powerful motorcycle club in America, Rebel isn't lacking in power. There are strings the man can pull, and entire criminal organisations and corporate businesses alike would fall to their knees.

However, along with such power comes intense interest. The DEA have their eye fixed solely on the MC...and they're just waiting for Rebel to trip up. Getting Sophia to testify is the only way to bring the Los Oscuros cartel down. The beautiful, dark-haired, dark-eyed woman is belligerent and uncooperative and unlikely to bend to his will, but Rebel has a few tricks up his sleeve to make her compliant - he'll charm her until she's bending over backwards to please him. Of course, falling for her might cause a few hiccups along the way....

Book one in the Dead Man's Ink Series. This audiobook contains strong ties with the Blood & Roses series.

Rebel is a contemporary romance story with occasional dark themes that some people might find confronting.

©2015 Callie Hart (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

Extremely disappointing narration.

Although I saw quite a few negative reviews I took a chance because I love this author.. Needless to say I was very disappointed in the male narrator. He is supposed to be the leader of an outlaw MC. I expected bad a** but he sounded like he was 15 and is still In high school. It was very disappointing. The female narrator did a very good job. I actually preferred listening to her when she spoke on his behalf. Of course I will still be getting the next book in the series because the story line was great and it ended on a cliff hanger. I have over a 100 audiobooks in my in my library and this is the 1st time I have ever given a negative review.

cliffhanger? really?

disappointed that you HAVE to purchase another book to see what happens with Sophia and Rebel.

This fits in nicely with her other book series

So this is beginning to fit in nicely with her other book series, but the mail voice actor's voice is not at all convincing. The female voice actor's voice is deeper and more gutteral and sexy when she does the male voice parts than the actual male voice actor's voice is. It's kind of disappointing. I'll finish the book series because I'm dedicated to it, but I truly am not looking forward to listening to his voice for the next two books.

Audiobook Review of Rebel by Callie Hart:

While Rebel by Callie Hart has the potential to captivate listeners with its intense romance and gripping plot, the audiobook experience falls short in a major way due to a miscast narrator. It’s critical for authors, especially in the romance genre, to choose audiobook readers who can embody the characters and tone of the story accurately. Unfortunately, in this case, the narrator’s portrayal of the male lead is jarring and undermines the character’s appeal.

The male protagonist is supposed to come across as a strong, complex “bad boy,” yet the narrator’s voice for him sounds more like a teenager just out of high school, with a voice that hasn’t quite matured. This choice completely detracts from the tension and intensity of the story. Instead of exuding the depth and allure of a seasoned, dangerous man, he sounds more like someone who’s still getting used to the mechanics of adult conversation. For listeners, this creates an offputting disconnect, making it difficult to invest in the romance and the emotional stakes of the book.

Audiobook listeners expect a certain level of immersion when they dive into a story, and voice acting is a huge part of that. Unfortunately, when the narrator’s voice doesn’t match the character’s persona, it pulls you out of the experience. I found myself unable to finish the audiobook due to this issue, as the narrator’s portrayal of the characters was simply too distracting.

Authors should be more discerning in selecting narrators for their audiobooks. It’s not just about reading the lines—it’s about creating the right atmosphere and capturing the essence of the characters. In romance, where chemistry and character connection are everything, the wrong voice can truly sabotage the entire experience. In the case of Rebel, the poor choice of narrator ultimately ruined what could have been an engaging listen.

This is a cliffhanger

Any additional comments?

I really hate when we are not informed that a book is a cliffhanger, Especially when they do not let you know the title and when to expect the next book. I would have rated it a 5 if it wasn't for that

Not enough

only one juicy scene. the voice of rebel was lacking in male grit and made it difficult to visualize him as the author intended.
story line was good and kept my interest.

Ok but not great

Not a real ending and male voice did not match the character. I bought the series so I will continue but warning it is not a true stand alone novel.

Narration Ruined This Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not the Audible edition. Male narrator talks too fast, and in no way comes across as a hot, sexy biker. Download the sample and see for yourself. Kelly did a great job with the female voice. This rating shouldn't reflect poorly upon her efforts.

Would you be willing to try another one of Walles Hamonde and Kelly Burke ’s performances?

No for Walles but yes for Kelly.

Excellent start to an amazing series!

All three of these Audible's are
suppurb in every way! If you like a sex filled action packed MC drama than you owe it to yourself to listen to this series!

goooooood story

didn't like the male voice at first because of heavy breathing but it went away after the 1st chapter. overall, amazing book, cant wait for the next one to be released!!!