Carving Graves

The KORT Series, Book 2

By: Brandy Hynes

Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Angelina Rocca

Never let them see. Always keep them guessing. Play their game.

Drowning and rising. Burning and dying.

Corruption and chaos. A heart in a box.

Snick. Flick. Flame.

LIAM

She’s my secret. My answer. My Ace.

I’m a cabal leader for KORT—not a man who gets involved. Never for more than a night.

Certainly not with Celeste Carver—a Daddy’s girl whose biggest problem is which politician to marry.

All I want is a taste.

But the pretentious princess burrows under my skin. And I’m tired of being polite.

Once she’s claimed, there’s no going back.

Not without ending up six feet under.

CELESTE

The Carver name comes with expectations. A legacy.

But no matter how hard I try or how much I hate him, my attention swings to Liam Graves.

Forbidden fruit.

He’s all golden god meets dark angel. Unhinged trouble.

Good thing I have a skilled poker face and a steel determination.

But in a blink, it all spins out of control.

Freedom is captivity.

Dead is alive.

Choice is a butchered pipe dream.

Unless I’m the one holding all the cards.

While the novel can stand alone, significant character development and important details about the character’s lives will be missed without first listening to BURNING IVY.

What to expect:

Jealous/Possessive Hero

Mafia/Secret Society

Found Family

Forbidden/ Secret Relationship

Close Proximity

He falls first and falls Hard

Action/Suspense

Touch her and Die

Praise

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This Series Just Keeps Getting Better

Carving Graves is book 2 in The KORT Series and once again, another page turner! The secrets and twists had me biting my nails the entire time. The relationship between Liam and Celeste was both spicy and swoon worthy. The spice was top notch and once again I fell in love with this little found family. I enjoyed the glimpses into Wells and Ivy’s life and the banter between everyone.
The attention to detail in this book and the way the narrators brought it to life was so amazing it was like I was seeing a movie in my head as I read. The narration was phenomenal. This is hands down my favorite performance from Aiden Snow to date. He was the perfect Liam; that deep and growly voice was perfect for not only delivering the dirty talk and possessiveness but he also portrayed Liam’s vulnerable side so well. Angelina Rocco brought Celeste’s fierce and fiery personality to life perfectly. The two both brought so much emotion to their performances as they brought this fantastic story to life.

Loved this!

When I found out book 3 in the KORT series was coming to audio I couldn’t go another day without listening to book 2, Carving Graves. I loved the first book in this series Burning Ivy and highly recommend listening to these in order to understand the complete character development and journey. The KORT series is a suspenseful, secret society/mafia with a dark romance element and Carving Graves follows Liam Graves And Celeste Carver. Liam Graves, who is second-in-command as a leader of KORT and a man who will at all costs protect the people he calls family, that now includes Celeste. Celeste seems prim and proper on the outside but is sassy, blunt and although her family has certain demands in place for her future she is rebellious and Liam is right there to hold her hand. I loved Liam in this book he’s relentless, wild, and blunt and Celeste has him breaking every wall he’s worked hard to put up. Aiden Snow and Angelina Rocca narrate in duet and what a perfect combination. Angelina is amazing at giving that sassy attitude while still showing the hesitance of the situation through her voice, she expressed Celestes’ confidence so beautifully, and changed her tones when Celeste was confronting the situation to give us a better understanding of how true and committed her feelings were. Aiden gives off the perfect cockiness to Liam, you can tell behind his voice he’s confident and tough, has zero fears and will do whatever is possible to protect those he cares for. I also loved the soft moments and the possessiveness Aiden expressed when Liam was reassuring Celeste through their journey. I have enjoyed Brandy Hynes writing in this series, connecting you to each character and keeping you hooked throughout the entire story.

✨ DEFINITELY A ‘ONE CLICK’ AUTHOR FROM NOW ON ✨

Firstly, if you haven’t already listened to Burning Ivy (book 1) in the series, please - please - please start there - otherwise you’ll be doing yourself, this book and Brandy Hynes a grave disservice. Because, apart from being an awesome listen, there’s so much detail about the characters, their backgrounds and motivations, their friendships and dynamics, the dangerous complex world they’re center stage in and their damaged hearts that’ll each be given to strong women. It’s the foundation stone to the secret KORT society series. However, if you have already listened to book 1, then you already know what this new and talented author is capable of, you’ve tasted her action packed drama, you’ve probably jumped straight here from book 1 (like I did) and you’re probably excited for Liam and Celeste’s rollercoaster to unfurl. And I’m happy to confirm it doesn’t disappoint.

Celeste is living a princess legacy she doesn’t want, her whole persona is fake and she longs to be seen as her true self. Liam is top table KORT cabal, he and his teammates make people disappear.. either by arrangement.. or by crossing them! There’s been friction between these two from first meeting in book 1. Misunderstandings, misjudgements and a lot of verbal missiles thrown both ways. However, beneath it all, their sizzling chemistry burns and you just know the countdown’s started, it’s going to be explosive and the fallout will be fire.. which it most definitely was🥰😉🪭. But, like the previous book, there’s so much more to unpack and unravel too. The brotherhood of these four men is awesome. Ivy and Celeste’s bff bond and changing dynamics within the group is heartwarming. And, the alpha possessiveness, growth, purpose, secrets, suspense, twists, tension, loyalty, heat and love that’s weaved into and wrapped around this absolutely delicious story, created a very addictive listen. And a big plus is the duet-style five star voice acting by Aiden and Angelica which brought the characters and chapters to life - so it was easy to imagine the scenes as they played out as one delicious chapter moves quickly to the another.

Worth a credit? Yes, definitely.. it’s well-paced, very entertaining, sizzles and leans heavily on found family bonds. And now I’m jumping straight into book 3.

Obsessed!

This is the second book in the Kort Series and is best enjoyed after reading the first. It’s a fantastic continuation of the world introduced through Ivy and Wells, but this time, the focus is on Liam and Celeste. Their dynamic is filled with tension, frustration, and undeniable intrigue. Once Liam decides Celeste is his, he refuses to let anything stand in his way, while Celeste struggles with meeting expectations that don’t align with her true desires.

I loved watching them grow together, helping each other heal from past insecurities and trauma. The narrators did an outstanding job, capturing Liam’s gruff demeanor and Celeste’s sass perfectly. Just like the first book, the attention to detail in this one was incredible. If you loved book one, you’ll definitely love this one too. A must listen!

LIAM && CELESTE

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I. Am. Obsessed. With. This. Series.
Almost as obsessed as these men are with their women!

Celeste’s parents want nothing more than for her to be as far away from the family business as possible. To be a politicians wife and live happily ever after.
So she puts on a front time after time to be seen as the perfect wife for the perfect politician husband.

Liam has only seen this version of Celeste. So when he only craves her, he can’t understand why he would feel that way.
Until she shows the real Celeste.
Once Liam sees that side, he is all in. And Celeste is his.

But since Liam is tied up in the same business as her dad, their relationship is forbidden.

I loved these twos story!
&& the audio was great!
Aiden Snow - absolute perfection - per usual 😍

Angela isn’t a favorite of mine, but still did well!

Highly recommend adding this one to your listen list! After Burning Ivy of course!!!
Because this story is better read in order!