Tempted and Taken

Billionaire Enemies to Lovers Romance (Italian Stallions, Book 6)

De: Mari Carr

Narrado por: Marina Barrett, Theo Sinclair

Some mistakes are worth repeating.

Liza knows that cocky billionaire Matt Russo is the wrong man for her. She could make a long list of reasons why she’d be smart to stay away, including his tenacious ex-girlfriend, the fact he’s trying to destroy her family, and, oh yeah, did she mention he’s a cold, distant bastard? However, after their tempestuous one-night stand, she’s finding it hard to hang on to their well-established nemesis routine.

Matt is the master of control—of his life, his emotions, his future. Except, of course, for that night he slipped up…with Liza Moretti. Reassuming his grip on the reins, he’s determined it won’t happen again. Unfortunately, doing the right thing in regards to the tempting woman fails because doing the wrong things with her—to her—are too alluring to resist.

An impromptu invitation to share his private plane leads to an unexpected break from reality and some very steamy nights in Hawaii. Until real life comes knocking and Matt is forced to face the mistakes of his past. Mistakes that could destroy the one thing he can’t control, and the one thing he can no longer live without—Liza.

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Tears

I LOVE THESE BOOKS! This one might be my fave of the series! More please!

Been itching for the conclusion of their story

Ever since their teaser prequel ' Naughty and Nice' I've been itching to see Matt and Liza's story pan out and discover what horrible event made Matt the closed to love man he'd become. I'm not a fan of BDSM honestly, but the story itself gripped me. Two people from enemy families who are irrevocably drawn to each despite all attempts to break the connection. Angst, family bonds old and tried and new and re-established, funny moments and side characters, along with heart felt moments collide to make an captivating journey to a much deserved HEA. Their two stories are my first dive into the series, and they are definitely standalone, but now I'm curious about some of the previous stories. Marina Barrett and Theo Sinclair did a great job bringing it to life.

One of my favs of the series!

We got a little glimpse of these two in Naughty & Nice and I was so glad we did because it helped set the stage for their book. Matt and Liza are one of my favorite couples and I didn't think that would be the case in all honesty. wasn't a huge fan of Matt in previous books but finding out what makes him tic and seeing him finally step up and tell Liza how he feels was fabulous and I couldn't get enough.

There was a lot of push and pull in this one and the angst was off the charts in some of the scenes haha. Just be ready! I enjoyed seeing these two not mean to but falling head over heels for each other and the ending was so amazing, I couldn't stop smiling. Matt is such a teddy bear hahaha but boy can he be a yummy Dom in the bedroom when he wants to be *swoon*. I liked seeing the cameos from the other characters in this one too, not as much as the others since they were keeping things a secret. I loved the side characters from the shelter/kids center. The matchmaking the adorable couple did was hilarious, having them come to their wedding (destination one too!). The kids were fabulous as well and the basketball mentions and scenes made me chuckle.

I was happy to finally see the two of them get on the same page. I hated the miscommunication, cold feet, abandonment regarding the activities while at the destination wedding. I felt so bad for Matt with his history with his mom and dad. A lot made sense after we got to see a little into the traumatic death of their mom in one of his younger brother's stories. I would definitely recommend reading/listening to all the others in this series before this one, they help elevate the story and these smaller details will make sense if you do.

Sexy scenes were fantastic, I liked the dynamic plays the author did here, most she has done up to this point in this series. I liked the push and pull, the vulnerable moments they wanted to deny but eventually caught up with them. These two are total endgame. Narration was great like always, I like the author stuck with these couple narrators because they are all family so you get some consistency with all that. I thought the female narrator did a great job making me hate the other woman who doesn't understand the word no! The performances made me despise her...so mission accomplished. And listening to the male lead at the end lay down the law with her father was priceless.

5/5 for everything, definitely recommend!

Delicious .....

A firecracker of heartbreak and romance too tempting to pass up. Carr holds nothing back. From scorching attraction to emotional overload, Tempted and Taken is addiction at it's most delicious.

I was so proud of Matt

Matt’s character evolved into an amazing man; hos ability to take accountability for his actions and admitting that did most things for revenge and apologizing for them…..amazing
It made me feel all warm and fuzzy when he apologized to Tony, I felt like they could’ve been the best of friends in High school if not for his dad.

It was a good read

I enjoyed this book but wish there’s more to it. I feel as if he had it too easy. The heroine should have more of a back bone and stop following orders.
Both narrators did an excellent job at narrating

Loved this!

I listened to the teaser to this book a couple months ago and couldn't wait for this to be released! I was not disappointed. I loved the storyline and characters. My heart broke for Matt and Liza was sweet and strong. We get a steamy, beautiful romance that was heartbreaking and heartwarming all rolled together.

Marina Barrett and Theo Sinclair are excellent narrators! They have easy to listen to voices, performing with emotion that had the audiobook rolling like a movie in my head. Perfection.

#TheFlockonTour

Great story

’i’m loving the Italian Stallions series by Mari Carr.
Finally we get to Matt and Liza’s story. This didn’t disappoint
This story is Hot steamy sex, with aa jealous ex trying to cause problems between Matt and Liz.
Matt has secrets hidden for years that could destroy both families. When a forgotten present from his mother, puts things into perspective for him, knows what he really wants and needs in his life.
Marina Barrett And Theo Sinclair tell this story with so much emotion, making this a very enjoyable listen.
#the flock on tour

Captivating, Emotional & Smoking Hot! Great🎧📚🎧

It is always great to be back in Mari Carr’s “Italian Stallions” world again for some more Moretti and Russo action and smoking hot goodness. This book is Liza Moretti and Matt Russo’s story and if you have not read or listened to the “Naughty and Nice” novella yet you should, not only did their story start there but it is a steamy delight. The chemistry between Matt and Liza is electric, and they continue to dance around each other. Matt knew it would not be the last he saw of his shallow ex-girlfriend after the gala, and she comes back scheming and then again with a vengeance. She is looking for a husband, but he is not husband material, not that she would ever be his wife. Liza is aware of the Russo and Moretti feud, but it seems like the latest generation is ready to put that aside and are convincing their elders to do the same. Matt carries a lot more baggage them his brothers, guilt too and until he gets rid of all the weight he carries on his shoulders, he will never open his heart to anyone, he feels he does not deserve to be loved. I loved learning more about Matt and then watching him face and tackle his demons and eventually let them go. Liza was patient and understanding with Matt, but she had not known what he was going thru, mostly because he never shared, or that his family and upbringing were not as loving and supportive as hers had been. Even though he pushes her away once again, it's evident that he truly cares for her. There is never a dull moment in this wonderfully written and plotted story, it has plenty of drama, heartfelt emotions, a touch of angst, and steamy romance. Mari Carr, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride. 

🎧📚🎧  Marina Barrett and Theo Sinclair are a fantastic narration team and they continue to do an amazing job portraying the characters and bringing them to life. Their character voices are consistent and the quality of their audio and performance is top-notch. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. You can hear how much heart they put into the performance as they capture the character’s emotions and have you feeling every one. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen. 

Wonderful interactions!

Good story! I liked the interactions between these two main characters. They are shockingly sexy together. This is book 6 in the series but the first for me. I had no problem following along with this one even though we are so far along in the series. There is a lot of family that come into play between the Russo and Moretti’s. They are quite a collection of characters. I listened to this on audio. Theo Sinclair and Marina Barrett did a wonderful job on the narration.