Counsellor

By: Celia Aaron

Narrated by: Robyn Verne, Stephen Dexter

In the heart of Louisiana, the most powerful people in the South live behind elegant gates, mossy trees, and pleasant masks. Once every 10 years, the pretense falls away and a tournament is held to determine who will rule them. The Acquisition is a crucible for the Southern nobility, a love letter written to a time when barbarism was enshrined as law.

Now, Sinclair Vinemont is in the running to claim the prize. There is only one way to win, and he has the key to do it - Stella Rousseau, his Acquisition. To save her father, Stella has agreed to become Sinclair's slave for one year. Though she is at the mercy of the cold, treacherous Vinemont, Stella will not go willingly into darkness.

As Sinclair and Stella battle against each other and the clock, only one thing is certain: The Acquisition always ends in blood.

Full disclosure: This book is a dark romance. It is the first of a completed series and ends on a cliffhanger. If you're good with these caveats, enjoy!

©2015 Celia Aaron (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

WOW 😲🤩🤔AMAZINGLY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER DARK ROMANCE

This was a really enjoyable book. It is well narrated and even better written. The story is just differnt. One complaint is there is a CLIFFHANGER 😲😲😲.....but wait I dint have to wait two years for book two!!!! LOVED EVERY MINUTE worth Five Credits

I Cannot Wait for the Next Book

This audiobook is so sultry. The characters are hot and sexy and there is a mysterious secret that the family has yet to reveal. The narrators are excellent. I am glad I chose the audio version. I am looking forward to listening to the remaining two books.

narrator is too old

if I wanted Broadway, I would have bought tickets. moreover, if she is in her 20s--this lady sounds like she is in her 40s. nope.

I’m not sure what to think.

Okay, I wanna like this. I really do but I am not sure if it held my attention enough to download the second book in the series. Hunger Games with a twist.

Being from Mississippi (& Louisiana/Alabama) I want to be okay with the accents and I sorta am in some sick way. We really don’t talk like that but then it’s the best I have heard from Stephen Dexter! Robyn Verne is new to me but I liked her a lot.

Maybe I will visit the next book at a later date.

WoW

To be honest, I expected to struggle with this series because of the dark nature. However, I found myself captivated. I couldn't stop listening to all three books because I was so invested in the main characters. I found myself on the edge of my seat, hoping for their safety and victory. The narrator's did an amazing job painting the picture and emotions.