Captive Bride

Captive Series, Book 1

By: Stella Gray

Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Stephanie Rose

I was supposed to get close to him...but Armani keeps his secrets closer.

Everyone knows that Armani is the most dangerous Bellanti brother. No one knows what he’s capable of. I do know there is nothing he won’t do for his family.

For months, I’ve interacted with the dark, broody man. The way he looks at me moves the earth under my feet. His touch makes my skin tingle.

But I’ve had my own agenda.

Then after a night I can’t remember, I wake up naked in his bed. He’s sitting at my side, a cruel smile on his face. Now I'm his captive—and his wife.

We might share his Bellanti name, but I'll never share my heart.

Book one of three in the all-new angsty, sizzling Captive series.

Suggested listening order:

• Broken Bride: Dante (Bellanti Brothers, Book 1)
• Broken Vow: Dante (Bellanti Brothers, Book 2)
• Broken Trust: Dante (Bellanti Brothers, Book 3)
• Forbidden Bride: Marco (Bellanti Brothers, Book 4)
• Forbidden War: Marco (Bellanti Brothers, Book 5)
• Forbidden Love: Marco (Bellanti Brothers, Book 6)
• Captive Bride: Armani (Bellanti Brothers, Book 7)

©2022 Stella Gray (P)2023 Audible, Inc.

Captive Bride

I loved the books of Captive Bride, so it was great to listen to them as well!

Stephanie Rose was exactly how I expected Candi to sound and her inflections were amazing. I always thought Armani would have a deeper voice than Aaron Shedlock's. That being said, Shedlock did amazing work as Armani and pulled me into the story.

One thing I love about audio books, and this one is no different, is how clear the naughty scenes are and how much some characters swear. I knew all this going into the book, but the audio book sure highlights it.

I received listening codes from Paige Press LLC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

so so good

Ever since I read Marcos' story, I've been intrigued by Armani. He was described almost as the "enforcer" of their mafia shenanigans. His story revolves around figuring out who their mole is. There's been so many things happen to Frankie (Dante's wife) and her sisters, as well as with Karina (Marcos' wife). Frankie reveals to Candi or Cassandra (Armani's love interest) that Armani has always been the one who's made her feel comfortable when she went to live in the house. Now, it's Candi's turn to dragged into the house with these three men and their wives.

Armani wants proposes a somewhat indecent proposal to Candi where she must live in their house and share a bedroom with Armani. Eventually, they find themselves involved in so much more than sharing a bed and warmth. Rings are nested on their fingers. And the mole Armani has been set out to find - well, it's closer than the brothers thought. Armani suspects her. Everything bad that happens to their wine warehouses seems to point to Candi.

Reading and listening to books are different experiences. I don't know why at the time, I felt like I didn't quite enjoy the book when I first read it. Not in terms that I didn't like it but in terms of that I read it too fast. Listening to it now, I feel like I've got a better understanding of what's happening.

As usual book 1 ends in a cliffhanger that will continue into book 2.

Hot Mafia Romance

3.5 ✨
If you’re looking for a hot and smutty mafia romance featuring a delicious and dangerous broody hero, Candy and Armani’s story is the one! As usual Aaron Shedlock didn’t disappoint in his fantastic performance…together he and Stephanie Rose perfectly captured the essence of the story.

Who is playing who?

Waking up, married, in Vegas is one way to open a story and when it comes to the Bellanti brothers it is sure fire way to captivate me in the story. This twisted beginning had me captivated to see how things would unfold. It was so clear there was something more between Candi and Armani, but with both being as stubborn as they are it was going to be an explosive ride, and I was not disappointed. The question is who will win and who will lose?
The narrators did an amazing job bringing these characters to life, the emotions boiling over really came through in their voices.

🖤🖤🖤

I was gifted the Audio series. And I devoured this one. The narrators were great. I won’t lie This book was intense, spicy, and kept me on edge. Excited to read more. Definitely recommend.