The Sinner's Bride

The Moss Empire Novels, Book 1

By: Kaylessa Black

Narrated by: Dani Staro, Caden Hart, Lucas Troy

Shiloh Bird spent her life trying to escape the underworld. She became a lawyer, built a normal life, and distanced herself from the sins of her father’s empire.

But in this world, blood is never forgotten. And when her father loses everything, his debt is paid with her.

Forced into a marriage with Jagger Moss—the ruthless heir to the most powerful crime family in Rainhill Falls—Shiloh is thrust back into the life she swore she’d never return to. Jagger is cold, possessive, and utterly in control, determined to mold her into the perfect Moss wife.

But Shiloh isn’t as breakable as he thinks.

And neither is Maddox.

Jagger’s most trusted enforcer, his right-hand man, his brother in arms. Maddox is supposed to protect her, supposed to watch her. He is not supposed to want her.

In this game—no one gives up their crown without a fight.

The Sinner’s Bride is a dark, seductive tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal—where love is a risk, survival is never guaranteed, and the most dangerous men never stay locked away forever.

©2025 Kaylessa Black (P)2025 Kaylessa Black

Emotional, addictive, and beautifully told.

The Sinner’s Bride completely swept me away! Kaylessa Black delivers a story full of tension, redemption, and heart that kept me hooked from start to finish. The chemistry between the characters was electric; every glance, every moment felt charged with emotion.

The narrators brought so much depth to the story, perfectly capturing the vulnerability, heat, and intensity between Shiloh, Jagger, and Maddox. It’s one of those audiobooks that makes you feel everything; from heartbreak to hope, and leaves you thinking about it long after it ends.

Absolutely loved this one. A perfect mix of passion, pain, and healing — 100% worth the listen (and the credit)

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Omgosh I just finished listening to this.  Wow!  I loved this book from the first word.  It is suspensful.  It had twists and turns I did not see coming.  It. Was. Amazingly. Filthy.  I still am unsure if I love or hate Jagger.  He's just one of those characters...(Sequel is: Empire of Sin...note to self: find out when this is available!)

Great Performance

As always with any audiobook the first thing for me that I immediately rate are the Narrators cause their the ones that will be what either brings me in to the story & keep me attached or lose me & of couse THESE AWESOME ARTISTS DANI, CADEN & LUCAS have done it agian by grasping me in their clutches & I was hooked into this great story of a Shiloh who left the underworld but later is forced to marry Jagger who is heir of the powerful crime family of the underworld but who she also finds a soft spot for Jagger's 2nd in command Maddox. In a story of forced mafia marriage, and all that come with mafia read, lies, deception, corruption, spice and WHO WILL THE FMC HEART TRULY BEAT FOR LITEN TO THIS GREAT HOT READ TODAY

Queen’s Stand While Kings Sit

Please be sure to check all TWs before reading 📖 You’re mental health is always more important than anything else.

This is a dark book, that can be triggering, but if you can get through it, it’s worth it!

I rated the book 4 out of 5 as I felt it got a little repetitive in a few parts and while listening to the audio, the female narrator kept saying “axed” instead of enunciating “asked”. To be fair, it may have been a character decision, but it just rubs me the wrong way.

The storyline right off the bat makes you want to scream and fight for the FMC. Shiloh was born into a Mafia family, but has a strong leadership persona. She gets sold to the highest bidder, who happens to be Jagger Moss, the King of the Underworld.

Shiloh plays her part and she learns her new role, but she doesn’t lose herself. What does surprise her, is her feelings for Jagger. What throws her off even more, is her growing relationship with Jagger’s second in command, Maddox.

After a job gone wrong, Jagger has to disappear. Things don’t end for Shiloh or Maddox when Jagger leaves and they are left to deal with the repercussions.

Jagger maybe the King but before disappearing, he made Shiloh a Queen. 👑

When a Queen has to step up, they tend to need an advisor. Some may call them a consort…

To make us wait for the next book is becoming torture 😩

Great Story & Narration🎧Twisted & Engrossing!

Kaylessa Black puts an interesting spin on the arranged marriage trope in her dark mafia romance. The story drew me, grabbing my attention right from the start, and held it captive straight to the end. Shiloh Bird’s father was involved in the underworld, and she wanted nothing to do with it, went to law school and became a lawyer and her own woman. That gets taken all away thanks to her father, who got himself in debt with the wrong people, the head of the Moss Empire. Since he does not have the money he owes them, he offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to Jagger Moss, next in line to take over the empire. Jagger aims to make his new bride into his perfect woman. Shiloh is not happy they took her choice away, or to be treated like a piece of property, but she plays along and won’t let it break her. Maddox, Jagger’s cousin and right-hand man, watches over Shiloh when Jagger is running business, business they don’t share with Shiloh. Maddox keeps his distance, but Shiloh, who just wants someone to talk to, does not give up on him, and he eventually warms up to her. Jagger and Shiloh’s relationship heats up, and his father, who is even more ruthless than Jagger, wants Shiloh more involved in the family business and puts her to the test. It was great watching Shiloh navigate her new situation, her relationship with her husband and Maddox. There is never a dull moment in this book, a fast-moving story with the perfect balance of drama, angst, twists and turns, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. The world building, character growth and development are fantastic, and I loved the direction the author took her characters and storylines, a twist you do not see coming. Kaylessa Black, thanks for this great story and wild ride.

🎧📚🎧  Dani Staro, Caden Hart and Lucas Troy were a fantastic team, with voices and talent that complemented each other and a duet performance that elevated the story to another level. Their character voices were fitting for a perfect portrayal, and they were believable in their roles. Each embodied their character’s personality completely, with Dani Staro playing a fierce Shiloh, Caden Hart’s Jagger a killer alpha boss and Lucas Troy as Maddox, a quiet powerhouse and the power behind the power. They set the ideal tone for the story, conveyed all the characters’ emotions in their performance, making you feel them all. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to, and they keep you hooked to the story the entire time.