Empire of Sin

An Enemies to Lovers Romance

De: Rina Kent

Narrado por: John Hartley, Vanessa Edwin

Duración: 9 h y 52 m

Resumen del Editor

My boss. My sin.

I’m not the type who has one-night stands.

It wasn’t supposed to happen, okay?

A couple of drinks and a sinful British accent later and I’m in bed with a stranger.

Of course, I left first thing in the morning because I’m a responsible adult.

An adult who has a new job that I need in order to keep my double life a secret.

Little did I know I’m not, in fact, responsible.

Because the stranger I left in bed? Yeah, he’s not a stranger after all.

He’s my new boss.

Knox Van Doren might have a charming smile, but a true villain lurks beneath it all.

And like any villain, he’ll use my sin against me....

Empire of Sin is a complete stand-alone. No other books should be listened to prior to this.

©2022 Rina Kent (P)2022 Rina Kent

Brilliant Story & Narration🎧 Sinfully Amazing!

Rina Kent continues to wow me with another amazing novel set in her “Empire” series, a series of standalone books, each one featuring different lead characters, some characters appear in each other’s books but you do not have to know their story to enjoy the books. But I will say, each book is as amazing as the other, and no two are alike, all new and original storylines and plots which make the series even more special and unique. This book drew me in immediately, grabbing my attention and captivating it the entire time. I also found the two lead characters intriguing from the moment they were first introduced with a determined and brave Anastasia out by herself in a bar looking for a hookup, something she has never done before. And then he sits next to her, a gorgeous man with a British accent, an arrogant man with fire in his eyes and exudes trouble. Instead of running, she stayed, and together they had a memorable and steamy one-night stand before she disappears during the night, leaving him wanting more until he finds out she was not entirely truthful to him. Knox Van Doren does not like liars and that is exactly what she was. Anastasia escapes from her life and reinvents herself, changes her appearance and her name to hide her true identity, she is now Jane Shaw. Jane gets a tech job in the IT department of the prestigious law firm, Weaver & Shaw. The last person she imagined running into was him, her one-night stand, and he recognizes her despite her disguise and gives her a hard time about being a liar. She denies his allegations, but he is relentless and is determined to find out what her deal is. The chemistry between these two is explosive but Knox refuses to entertain it or a liar, but he could only deny himself for so long. Anastasia/Jane is determined to not reveal who she really is, not just for her sake but for those around her too. And she is not the only one with secrets and past demons, Knox has a closet full of his own. The back and forth banter between this two is remarkable, as is when they give in to their desires. The complexity to these characters and the world building is phenomenal. It was great to learn more about both of them and to watch as the layers of ice around Knox’s heart started to thaw. I admired Anastasia for her bravery and for standing up to what she believed in. There is never a dull moment in this wonderfully written and plotted enemies to lovers romance novel, there is plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and some smoking hot loving. Rina Kent, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, once again Rina Kent chose the perfect cast to bring her characters and story to life. John Hartley and Vanessa Edwin are wonderfully talented narrators and versatile voice artists. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, giving each a voice that is a perfect fit to that character’s persona, sounding believable and just as I picture the character to sound, accents and all. Vanessa Edwin’s Anastasia was spot on, she grasped her strength and determination, as well as her vulnerabilities and insecurities when she showed them. John Hartley nailed it as Knox grasped his angry alpha-tude right from the start, even softened him up a tad when he started to thaw. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into their performance and had you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their narration enhances an already brilliant story to another level. Thank you for another amazing listen!

Empire

Empire of Sin (Empire #2) is a dual pov lovestory. The narrative is intriguing with this dark and twisted tale. Secrets and lies intricately weaved throughout this dark umbra romance. Smexy times and sinful ending.


John Hartley, Vanessa Edwin dual pov was excellent. I loved John's inflection, it's hot and his portrayal of Knox was just right. Vanessa is a talented narrator and she brought out Anastasia's character.

Spicy and Suspenseful!

“Empire of Sin” is a spicy, angsty, dirty delight. The chemistry between Knox and Anastasia is sizzling hot.

Anastasia has been living under the close eye of her father. However, one night she sneaks out to have a night to just live. While out she meets a mysterious British man and they have a passionate one night stand. But one night stands don’t always remain anonymous when Anastasia runs into Knox at her new job where he is a junior partner. And she has a few secrets of her own as does Knox.

Wow, this book was spicy and full of suspense. The tension and chemistry between Anastasia and Knox was delicious. Knox had a terrible past that broke my heart. But he was able to work through some of it with the help of Anastasia and a difficult court case. Anastasia is a character who starts out scared but you get to see her grow and become a strong woman. I loved the secondary characters, the friends from back home and Daniel who lives in NYC. They help had a little light on the darker parts of the story.

John Hartley and Vanessa Edwin were perfect as Knox and Anastasia. John has a growly, delicious voice that you’ll just want to listen to all day. Vanessa brings such a emotional vulnerability to her performance and was the perfect Anastasia.

Heart-pounding and Steamy Romance!

Empire of Sin is an emotional, breathtaking, and sizzling romance. Knox and Anastasia had one clandestine, passionate night together, not knowing each others real names, and never expecting to see each other again, ever. Anastasia had a reason for what she did, in preparation for escaping her life and the dangerous people in it. She assumes a new identity and finds a job, keeping a low profile. Unfortunately for her, it's in the same law firm where Knox works. He recognizes her instantly, even with the color changes to her eyes and hair. He couldn't forget the fiery, passionate woman he met that night, and hated that she lied to him. This new version of her was different, skittish, yet brave, and he needed more of her. He loved the contradiction of her dainty yet adventurous spirit. Anastasia loved how safe she felt with Knox. She was drawn to his protective dominance, how he listened to her nerdy stories, and how fun he was when his walls were down. As they begin to open their hearts to each other and begin to see a possible future together, Anastasia's dangerous past finds her again. They didn't realize how much their lives were intertwined and now she is putting Knox's life at risk. Will she be able to save him or will she run again, breaking both their hearts? I was so captivated by this steamy and suspenseful story. Knox and Anastasia are so perfect together, challenging each other, helping to break through their thick walls of loneliness and pain. I loved how Anastasia found the strength to take control of her life while helping Knox feel worthy of love, and Knox with his relentless pursuit to make her his, while doing whatever it takes to keep her safe.
Narrators John Hartley, and Vanessa Edwin were amazing as they brought this story to life. Hartley's voice was perfect for the powerful, intense, yet vulnerable Knox. Edwin nailed Anastasia's edgy yet courageous character with a quiet strength perfectly. I loved listening to them both as they drew me in and made this story even more exciting and sizzling.

Knox: Dark Warrior of Justice

I’ve been waiting for this story since the Throne Duet! Knox is a successful and arrogant playboy attorney. Anastasia is the quiet IT girl who is hiding an intense background. Together they just click even though Ana is fighting her hardest to resist.

•Love how Knox knew it was Anastasia right away at work and there was no time wasted figuring it out. His dominance and confidence was so sexy! There are some nice dominant smexcy scenes too 🔥
•Loved the cameos of Empire crew, mafia peeps, and of course the guy group chats. The visit from Elsa, Teal and Ethan was just perfection!
Epilogue was amazing 😻

Narration by John and Vanessa was great! Would have been perfect if it was duet though.

❤️ LOVED.. LOVED.. LOVED IT ❤️

Once I started this very addictive listen I just couldn’t stop because the relationship dynamics of a woman on the run, a man obsessed, sizzling chemistry and a delicious push ‘n pull between the hero and heroine kept me entertained, engaged and eager for more.

Anastasia.. a beautiful caged bird who has escaped her gilded guarded life and is determined to start her freedom with a one night nameless bang.. and the British businessman whose licks are giving her tingles and shivers seems more than happy to oblige. Knox.. a handsome, sexy, smart, dominant, dark and damaged Lawyer who doesn’t do twice and isn’t looking for more so he’s very happy with the mysterious blond’s proposition. Yet, when Knox wakes in the morning, their explosive chemistry, hot sex, feisty connection and blood on the condom has him wanting more.. but, with the touch of cold sheets where an intriguing little liar should be, Knox really feels the loss. Fast-forward two weeks, neither one can get the other out of their minds, however Anastasia has reinvented herself and turned into a plain Jane.. and a chance lift encounter on day one of her new job, unexpectedly brings Knox back into her life. And, the push ‘n pull, chemistry, passion, heat, humor, hurdles, hoops, shadows and secondary characters that follows in their riveting possessive journey, had me listening way into the wee small hours.

Worth a credit? Yes, I loved all the highs and lows in their dual POV love story which was expertly brought to life by John and Vanessa and I think her male voice may just be my favorite 🤫🤭😉😊.

Male Narrator Sounds Too Old

So this book is exceptional. Wouldn’t expect anything less from the great Rina Kent!! While the narration is also good, the male narrator just sounds too old for the Knox I have in my head. Knox is only 28 and this guy sounds middle aged. Otherwise, I have zero complaints and would bet money you will LOVE this book. Definitely recommend!

Chills!!

Oh my goodness! John Hartley and Vanessa Edwin seriously brought Knox and Anastasia to life. Seriously, I got the chills listening to them perform. This moderately paced story by Rina Kent is fire. The heat as always expected was there as well as a fabulous plot. I adore this couple and it was great to have some faves mentioned.

Desperate for Knox

I have been waiting for Knox since the second he was introduced. BOY OH BOY THIS DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! This book was everything i needed, a good mix of mafia/darkness and romance. I just loved everything about it. Knox and Anastasia got the ending they deserve, and I loved especially when Knox went to her father! OVERALL AMAZING WORK BY RINA AND THE NARRATORS TO GIVE AN AMAZING STORY.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Need a 6th Star!!

I'm a huge Rina Kent fan & have all her books.... EMPIRE OF SIN is now one of my FAVORITES!!! I've been anxiously waiting for KNOX'S story. It didn't disappoint. I couldn't stop listening until the very end & then wished for more! The NARRATION is STELLAR!