The American

Unlawful Men, Book 5

By: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Narrated by: Shane East, Lee Ellis, Evelyn Rose, Stella Hunter, John Hartley

Length: 23 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Temptation has never been so dangerous.

A domineering force in Miami’s volatile criminal underworld, Brad Black is respected. Feared. His deadly accurate trigger finger and indestructible persona has earned him his intimidating reputation and, up until six months ago, hookers, drugs, and protecting the Black empire was the sum of his life’s purpose.

Until he saved her.

Wild, brave, and beautiful, Pearl Kennedy is Brad’s kryptonite. A distraction. A young distraction. But with enemies joining forces, coming at them with more force and less mercy than ever before, she’s also a deadly distraction. Focusing on the end game, finding and killing their enemies, has to remain his priority.

But Brad completely underestimates the power of his connection with Pearl. And he can’t shake the niggling feeling that there’s more to her than meets the eye.

Pearl Kennedy was saved from the clutches of human traffickers by one of the world’s most notorious criminals—Brad Black. Since being taken back to his family’s mansion in Miami, she’s felt safe and protected, despite Brad’s cold, brusque, and confusing treatment. He should disgust her—he’s flaunted his hedonistic tastes unapologetically.

But no matter how hard Pearl tries to fight it, she’s drawn to the lethal, handsome killer. Yet she knows she’s living on borrowed time, and to succumb to the attraction would be to expose herself and her secrets. And then it will be just a matter of who will kill her first. The monsters from her past. Or Brad Black.

©2024 Jodi Ellen Malpas (P)2024 Jodi Ellen Malpas

All the characters are amazing and hilarious!! You experience all the emotions. And Danny Black is hilarious.

I cannot say enough wonderfully things about this series and this author!!! Literally my favorite series.

No words

Absolutely LOVED this series! The characters, their development, the story, and the spice 😈😏
Perfect ending to all of their stories 🖤🖤🖤

AMAZING!!!!!!

Perfection!!! This series is everything! I already can’t wait to re-listen to it again.

The Laughter

This book was great. I laughed so much. Jodi, you did an excellent job bringing this series to an end. I fell in love with your writing with the Brit & I can't get enough. I can't wait for the next series. Please don't keep me waiting for too long.

The Brit. The Enigma and The American!!🇺🇸

What can I say I’ve read all of the books and I didn’t read them in order I had been looking at the Brit for about 2 years and never listened to it then one day I decided what the heck and boy was I blown away from the first book to the last this twisting tale of finding love and freedom in the mafia Danny,James and Brad and their leading ladies Rose,Beau and Pearl the trauma and tragedies they all had to endure to come out on top was insane I cried I laughed so hard this is one of the best book series I have ever read and I have read a lot from the beginning of each book to the end you’re not going to want to put it down the twists and turns and revelations that you are not going to see coming is going to leave you on the edge of your seat but I promise you they are worth every credit I hope you enjoy as much as I do and Jodi Ellen Malpas nobody does it like her This man series is up there too she never misses❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great ending

Even though I am not big fan of mafia books, I loved this series and I was so looking forward to final book. It definitely didn't disappoint. We had a chance to better get to know Brad and his relationship with Pearl. I really loved how girls saved the situation at the end. They saved them in every way. End was nice,maybe a smudge too much.
When it comes to narrators...Lee Elis was just ok,I expected more. He sounded like virtual voice at some moments. I usually dont like when they change narrator throughout series(which happened here with Rose character),but the girl did excellent job.
But Shane East, he was born to play Danny's character. I love to listen to him in every book,but I will miss listening him as Danny.

Way to go JEM,looking forward to your next books.

A Perfect Ending

JEM didn't disappoint. I'm sad for thus series to end. But what a way to go out. She gave fans of these men exactly what we wanted for the criminals we fell in love with. Excellent narration by all. I can see myself started from the beginning again soon.

My favorite characters

Sad this story is over. I really enjoyed the way all the characters were so well written. Each one had a great story and there was exciting twits throughout the book. Epic love and not stop drama. Highly recommend

Amazing!

One of the best series I’ve ever read/listened to! It has everything you would want in a romantic thriller. Narration was amazing as always with this group. JEM does not miss! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I can't believe the series is over!

This is the 5th and final book in the Unlawful Men series and I am so sorry that it is over! As a huge fan of Jodi Ellen Malpas, I have been devouring the books in this series and I was anxiously awaiting this final book and it did not disappoint. This series is a super spicy, fast paced, keep you on the edge of your seat, mafia romance and I could listen to these books on a loop. Jodi develops her characters like no other, and the twists and turns and surprises and action in this series keeps the pages turning late into the night. I found myself wanting to listen as fast as I could to see what would happen next and wanting to slow it down so it would never end, all at the same time. If you are familiar with the series, this book is centered on Brad Black and his reluctant but inevitable relationship with Pearl.
This book is definitely best consumed in audio format. The talent of the narrators in this book and the entire series is spectacular. It is recorded in dual style with multiple POV's, but by a full cast of 5 incredible narrators. The drama that these actors bring to this story can't be replaced by simply reading it from the page.
My only complaint is that the series is ending and we won't get to revisit this characters! This will go on the re-listen list for sure. Bravo to everyone involved!