Unbound by You

A Viper's MC Romance (The Viper's MC, Book 1)

By: Cindy Dawson

Narrated by: Robert Dodge

Harlow
I thought I could keep the two halves of my life separate. The one molded from lies and death was never supposed to bleed over. But when Silas, the man I obsessed over for years, storms into my perfectly balanced world, he shatters it in the worst way imaginable.
Now I’m trapped, and a cyclone of danger is pulling everyone I care about into its path. My lies run so deep I can’t tell where they end…or if I’ll escape them.
There’s only one way out. I just don’t know if I’ll live through it.

Silas
Harlow was never on my radar, just my sister’s best friend. Until one night changed everything between us. Now she’s mine in every way that matters… except the one that counts.
I didn’t realize that claiming her would come at such a steep price.
Someone wants what’s mine, and they’re willing to kill to take it.
They don’t know that coming for her means starting a war. One the Vipers won’t lose.

Welcome to the world of the Viper’s MC. Where loyalty is earned in blood, love is forced, and survival isn’t guaranteed.

©2025 Cindy (P)2025 Cindy

Dark, Spicy, and Addictive — Narrator Nailed It!

Big thanks to Cindy Dawson for this ALC! This novella landed on my phone at exactly the right time, and I devoured it in just a couple of hours.
This was everything I want in a quick MC romance: fast-paced, spicy, with morally black characters and that perfect “unhinged possessive MMC meets badass FMC who doesn’t need saving” energy. The chemistry crackled off the page and made it impossible to stop listening.

Robert Dodge delivered the entire cast flawlessly. His Harlow was surprisingly gritty and his female voices didn’t feel overdone, and his pacing matched the intensity of the story beat-for-beat. While I would have loved duet narration, his solo performance brought so much credibility that I never felt pulled out of the world.

If you’re in the mood for a quick, steamy, high-stakes ride, this is absolutely it. I’m already looking forward to more from this series.

Raw & violent

Great feminine rage meets romance with an edgy tone throughout. The narrator did an amazing job performing the cast of characters.

Smoldering SPICE!

Go with the audiobook. Mr. Dodge does an awesome job of voicing Harlow and Silas. I did not feel like I was missing anything by having only one voice.

As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked! I am a sucker for a MC book and this book is exactly what I was looking for. It has a strong storyline, witty characters and banter, and smoldering SPICE!

OMG. I could not get enough of Silas. Every time that he called Harlow "Wildcat", I would melt. I could see and feel his smirk. The nickname is very fitting for Harlow. She is a "Wildcat". That scene where Silas puts Harlow in the trunk of the car. He was in big trouble. This is just part of the relationship that Harlow and Silas have with each other.

The chemistry between these two is HOT. The type that they can't keep their hands off each other. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Love this story

This story will pull you right in. Love the age gap! Love the touch her and end trope! Can’t wait to see what she does next!

Very talented narrator

Thank you to the author for this ALC!

This story blends the danger and edge of MC life with a heartfelt romance that feels both raw and deeply engaging. The characters are layered tough on the outside but vulnerable in ways that pull you in and the chemistry between the leads is undeniable. Dawson does a great job balancing the high stakes world of brotherhood, loyalty, and danger with tender, romantic moments that give the story heart.

Performance: Solo Narration
Robert Dodge delivers a strong narration that really brings the story to life. His consistency with character voices makes it easy to follow, and while his female voice could be a touch stronger, it doesn’t take away from the overall experience. Considering this is only his third book narration, I was impressed with how engaging and steady his performance was I really enjoyed listening to him and look forward to hearing more of his work in future audiobooks.