
Ruthless People
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $24.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Joel Froomkin
-
By:
-
J. J. McAvoy
About this listen
To the outside world, they look like American royalty, giving to charities, feeding the homeless, and rebuilding the city. But behind closed doors is a constant battle for dominance between two bosses, cultures, and hearts. Ruthless People is a romantic crime fiction set in modern day Chicago and follows the life and marriage of Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan - rivals by blood and leaders through fear. Their marriage was arranged by their fathers in hopes to end years of bloodshed between the Irish and the Italians. Liam believes he's getting a simple-minded wife, one he can control, one who bends to his every need...the complete opposite of Melody. She knows exactly what type of man he is and would rather die than give up the power she has spent her life building. The mafia of the past has evolved, and with rival bosses gunning for them, Melody and Liam will have to learn to work as one to take down those who stand in their way.
Warning: This book contains adult language and subject matter including graphic violence and sex that maybe disturbing or triggers for some listeners. This book is not intended for listeners under the age of 18.
This book is written in the perceptive of mobsters who aren't looking for redemption or possess a heart of gold.
©2014 J.J. McAvoy (P)2015 J.J. McAvoyListeners also enjoyed...
-
The Predator
- Dark Verse, Book 1
- By: RuNyx
- Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Michael Pierce
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all. His skills are unparalleled, his morality is questionable, and his motives are unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together.
-
-
〰️ THIS IS A CLIFFHANGER DUET FOLKS 〰️
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-26-23
By: RuNyx
-
Children of Vice
- Children of Vice Series, Book 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I, Ethan Antonio Giovanni Callahan, first son of the former head of the Irish mob, Liam Alec Callahan, and former head of the Italian mafia, ex-governor, Melody Nicci Giovanni Callahan, solemnly swear to ruthlessly protect our family name, business, and way of life, no matter the cost to me or anyone else. I shall show no mercy; I shall offer no forgiveness; there will be no peace for those who stand against me. I will live for my family. I will kill for my family. I will marry for my family.
-
-
A SEAMLESS SPIN-OFF THAT KICKS-STARTS THE NEW ERA
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-10-18
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
The Prince’s Bride, Part 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Shane East, Wesleigh Siobhan
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He is a spoiled playboy prince whose family is in desperate need of money. She’s an American heiress who can only get her inheritance through marriage. According to their families they are a perfect match. According to each other, arranged marriages have no place in modern times and this could not possibly work.
-
-
Super Sweet Story! Movie Worthy!
- By Chellebelle on 04-21-21
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Painted Scars
- Perfectly Imperfect, Book 1
- By: Neva Altaj
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Allyson Voller
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Charming, captivating, seductive—and a cold-blooded killer. I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to, it was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss as I tremble with fear, and I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.
-
-
Loved it 🥰
- By Kir on 06-25-23
By: Neva Altaj
-
That Thing Between Eli and Gwen
- By: J. J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Veronica Pace, Fred Blogs
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Eli Davenport thinks he's found the perfect woman to be his wife. She's a doctor, like he is. She's brilliant, like he is. And she's wealthy, like he is. Guinevere "Gwen" Poe thinks her fiancé is the perfect man. He's handsome, successful and he was her first. But when Eli's bride runs off with Gwen's fiancé on his wedding day, they are left to pick up the broken pieces of each other....
-
-
The fight between art and science
- By Misty Walker on 12-26-16
By: J. J. McAvoy
-
Black Rainbow
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Aubrey Vincent, Marcio Catalano
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After an erotic one-week fling with a musician she meets in a bar, Thea Cunning never expects to see Levi Black again. Then Monday morning comes around, and she discovers that her former lover is not only her professor, but he's also one of the top criminal lawyers in the state of Massachusetts.
-
-
The Verdicts In .... Five Solid Stars!
- By Cheri on 06-11-16
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
The Predator
- Dark Verse, Book 1
- By: RuNyx
- Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Michael Pierce
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all. His skills are unparalleled, his morality is questionable, and his motives are unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together.
-
-
〰️ THIS IS A CLIFFHANGER DUET FOLKS 〰️
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-26-23
By: RuNyx
-
Children of Vice
- Children of Vice Series, Book 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I, Ethan Antonio Giovanni Callahan, first son of the former head of the Irish mob, Liam Alec Callahan, and former head of the Italian mafia, ex-governor, Melody Nicci Giovanni Callahan, solemnly swear to ruthlessly protect our family name, business, and way of life, no matter the cost to me or anyone else. I shall show no mercy; I shall offer no forgiveness; there will be no peace for those who stand against me. I will live for my family. I will kill for my family. I will marry for my family.
-
-
A SEAMLESS SPIN-OFF THAT KICKS-STARTS THE NEW ERA
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-10-18
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
The Prince’s Bride, Part 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Shane East, Wesleigh Siobhan
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He is a spoiled playboy prince whose family is in desperate need of money. She’s an American heiress who can only get her inheritance through marriage. According to their families they are a perfect match. According to each other, arranged marriages have no place in modern times and this could not possibly work.
-
-
Super Sweet Story! Movie Worthy!
- By Chellebelle on 04-21-21
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Painted Scars
- Perfectly Imperfect, Book 1
- By: Neva Altaj
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Allyson Voller
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Charming, captivating, seductive—and a cold-blooded killer. I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to, it was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss as I tremble with fear, and I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.
-
-
Loved it 🥰
- By Kir on 06-25-23
By: Neva Altaj
-
That Thing Between Eli and Gwen
- By: J. J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Veronica Pace, Fred Blogs
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Eli Davenport thinks he's found the perfect woman to be his wife. She's a doctor, like he is. She's brilliant, like he is. And she's wealthy, like he is. Guinevere "Gwen" Poe thinks her fiancé is the perfect man. He's handsome, successful and he was her first. But when Eli's bride runs off with Gwen's fiancé on his wedding day, they are left to pick up the broken pieces of each other....
-
-
The fight between art and science
- By Misty Walker on 12-26-16
By: J. J. McAvoy
-
Black Rainbow
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Aubrey Vincent, Marcio Catalano
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After an erotic one-week fling with a musician she meets in a bar, Thea Cunning never expects to see Levi Black again. Then Monday morning comes around, and she discovers that her former lover is not only her professor, but he's also one of the top criminal lawyers in the state of Massachusetts.
-
-
The Verdicts In .... Five Solid Stars!
- By Cheri on 06-11-16
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Luca Vitiello
- Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, Book 0
- By: Cora Reilly
- Narrated by: Sebastian York
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I was born a monster. Cruelty ran in my veins like poison. Raised to break others. When Aria was given to me in marriage, everyone waited with baited breath to see how fast I’d break her like my father broke his women. Breaking her would have taken little effort. It came naturally to me. I was gladly the monster everyone feared. Until her.
-
-
His voice 😍
- By Naseema on 02-25-20
By: Cora Reilly
-
Crow
- Boston Underworld, Book 1
- By: A. Zavarelli
- Narrated by: Tracy Marks
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
An Irish mobster. A missing friend. Two loyalties, ripping me apart. I had a plan. Get in, get my information, and get out. Easy, right? Turns out, infiltrating the Irish mafia isn't exactly what I thought it would be. I just wanted a soldier. Someone I could flirt with to get me in the door. That's when Lachlan Crow noticed me. Problem was, he wasn't a soldier. No, he was next in line for the throne of the Irish underworld. And he was determined to hate me from the outset.
-
-
Love....Against All Odds. 💕
- By 🌸DARA on 08-25-16
By: A. Zavarelli
-
Mile High
- Windy City Series, Book 1
- By: Liz Tomforde
- Narrated by: Winston James, Mari
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Zanders: Chicago hockey isn't complete without me—everyone's favorite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night. What I don't like is the new flight attendant on our team's private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I'll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she'll be begging to quit her job.
-
-
Male narrator is hard to listen to
- By nicole on 06-09-23
By: Liz Tomforde
-
Sinners Anonymous
- A Forbidden Love Dark Mafia Romance
- By: Somme Sketcher
- Narrated by: Alan Carlson, Lee Daniels
- Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Marrying the 70-something head of the Cosa Nostra to save my father is the only good deed I’ve ever done. I’m burning and bitter under the fake smile and tight dresses, but I was keeping it together. Was. Until my fiancé’s nephew turns up to dinner uninvited. Angelo "Vicious" Visconti. A beautiful monster with cheekbones as sharp as his tongue. They say I shouldn’t be scared of him, because nine years ago, he went straight. He’s barely a Made Man anymore. But I say, he’s the most dangerous Visconti of all.
-
-
Mafia, uncles fiancée, hot but no bed time until 85%
- By Anonymous User on 07-13-24
By: Somme Sketcher
-
Distance
- Beneath the Mask Series, Book 1
- By: Luna Mason
- Narrated by: Noel Harrison, Zara Hampton-Brown
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From a poor underground street fighter, I rose to fame as the world heavyweight boxing champion. No one knew I was also a monster who hunted in the shadows. Trapped in the mafia until my debts were paid. A simple deal held my freedom—unify my belts. It seemed simple until an enchanting British firecracker landed on my lap, knocking me sideways. Wanting her was dangerous for us both, but I took her anyway. Leaving me with the choice, fight for my freedom or hers. When the truth is unmasked, could she still love me? Would love be enough to battle our demons and come out on top?
-
-
Jaw Dropping
- By Anonymous User on 08-15-23
By: Luna Mason
-
Brutal Prince
- An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Brutal Birthright, Book 1)
- By: Sophie Lark
- Narrated by: Monica King, Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Callum Griffin is the heir to the Irish mafia. He’s ruthless, arrogant, and he wants to kill me. We got off on the wrong foot when I set a (very small) fire in his house. Our families believe a marriage pact is the only thing that will prevent all-out warfare. I think I might need to murder him while he sleeps. This would all be a lot easier if Callum wasn’t so damned good-looking.
-
-
I Need A Callum! ❤️
- By C. Y. on 10-21-20
By: Sophie Lark
-
Dante
- Chicago Ruthless, Book 1
- By: Sadie Kincaid
- Narrated by: Elena Wolfe, Tor Thom
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I hate Dante Moretti. He is cold, calculating, and vicious. It’s no secret that he wiped out his former fiancée and her entire family on the eve of their wedding. He’s the kind of evil that makes even devils cry. But that’s not why I hate him.
-
-
I DIDN’T LOVE IT.. BUT COULDN’T STOP LISTENING
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 09-01-23
By: Sadie Kincaid
-
The Kiss Thief
- By: L. J. Shen
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
They say your first kiss should be earned. Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky. They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred. Mine were broken before we left church. They say your heart only beats for one man. Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end. I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit. Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
-
-
Why Are Women Written So Stupid?
- By Niaboo2000 on 01-30-19
By: L. J. Shen
-
The Wrong Bride
- The Windsors
- By: Catharina Maura
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Lucy Rivers
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When her sister doesn’t show up on her wedding day, Raven has no choice but to take her place — but marriage to Ares Windsor is nothing short of torture. The elusive billionaire media mogul is the man she’s always loved… yet he’s only ever had eyes for her sister.
-
-
Cheap soap opera
- By Pol.Va on 06-02-23
By: Catharina Maura
-
When Heroes Fall
- Anti-Heroes in Love Duet, Book 1
- By: Giana Darling
- Narrated by: Rose Dioro, Jeremy York
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jilted by my fiancé. A disappointment to my family. Haunted by my childhood traumas. I felt so much all my life that I resolved to feeling nothing at all. Until I met my match. As the most infamous mafioso of the 21st century, Dante Salvatore was madly passionate, unequivocally bad, and entirely too dangerous to know. He was everything I abhorred, yet I found myself representing him in the biggest criminal trial of the decade. I was so focused on winning and achieving the success I deserved that I didn't notice the gorgeous, black-eyed man's effect on me until it was too late.
-
-
WOW! 5+++++ STARS!!!!
- By CLM on 06-04-22
By: Giana Darling
-
Mafia Mistress
- An Italian Dark Mafia Romance (The Kings of Italy, Book 1)
- By: Mila Finelli
- Narrated by: Antonio Amato, Charlotte Claremont
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I was stolen away and held prisoner in Italy, a bride for a mafia king's only heir. Except I'm no innocent, and it's the king himself—the man called il Diavolo—who appeals to me in sinful ways I never dreamed. Fausto's wickedness draws me in, his power like a drug. And when the devil decides he wants me, I'm helpless to resist him—even if it means giving myself to him, body and soul. He may think he can control me, but this king is about to find out who's really the boss.
-
-
V E R Y DISAPPOINTING
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 05-15-22
By: Mila Finelli
-
Cruel Paradise
- Oryolov Bratva, Book 1
- By: Nicole Fox
- Narrated by: Laura Horowitz, Walker Williams
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Working as Ruslan Oryolov’s personal assistant is the job from hell. After a long day spent tending to the billionaire’s every whim, I need some stress relief. So when I get home that night, that’s exactly what I do. Problem is, my thoughts are still stuck on the bosshole, who’s ruining my life. That’s fine—because of all Ruslan’s many sins, being gorgeous might be the most dangerous.
-
-
Emma and Ruslan
- By LeMiliere on 10-28-23
By: Nicole Fox
People who viewed this also viewed...
-
Children of Vice
- Children of Vice Series, Book 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I, Ethan Antonio Giovanni Callahan, first son of the former head of the Irish mob, Liam Alec Callahan, and former head of the Italian mafia, ex-governor, Melody Nicci Giovanni Callahan, solemnly swear to ruthlessly protect our family name, business, and way of life, no matter the cost to me or anyone else. I shall show no mercy; I shall offer no forgiveness; there will be no peace for those who stand against me. I will live for my family. I will kill for my family. I will marry for my family.
-
-
A SEAMLESS SPIN-OFF THAT KICKS-STARTS THE NEW ERA
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-10-18
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Tears of Tess
- By: Pepper Winters
- Narrated by: Hannah Belle, Jacob Morgan, Punch Audio
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tess Snow has everything she ever wanted: one more semester before a career in property development, a loving boyfriend, and a future dazzling bright with possibility. For their two-year anniversary, Brax surprises Tess with a romantic trip to Mexico. Sandy beaches, delicious cocktails, and soul-connecting sex set the mood for a wonderful holiday. With a full heart, and looking forward to a passion filled week, Tess is on top of the world. But lusty paradise is shattered. Kidnapped. Drugged. Stolen.
-
-
TRULY A TWISTED LOVE AFFAIR!
- By Annie The Audible Addict!!! on 06-14-16
By: Pepper Winters
-
The Prince’s Bride, Part 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Shane East, Wesleigh Siobhan
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He is a spoiled playboy prince whose family is in desperate need of money. She’s an American heiress who can only get her inheritance through marriage. According to their families they are a perfect match. According to each other, arranged marriages have no place in modern times and this could not possibly work.
-
-
Super Sweet Story! Movie Worthy!
- By Chellebelle on 04-21-21
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Twisted Loyalties
- The Camorra Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Cora Reilly
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Lucy Rivers
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as consigliere of the Chicago Outfit—until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra—a man to fear. Leona wants to build a decent life for herself, away from her drug-addicted mother. But soon, she catches the attention of a dangerous man, Fabiano Scuderi. Staying out of trouble and living a normal life are near-impossible with a man like him.
-
-
The Narrator....
- By Lcarroll on 10-18-20
By: Cora Reilly
-
Aphrodite and the Duke
- A Novel
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Grace Gray, Drew Rodgers, Kwame Augustine, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.
-
-
Wonderful adaptation to a terrific book!
- By CasualKey on 08-25-22
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Twist Me: The Complete Trilogy
- By: Anna Zaires
- Narrated by: Shirl Rae, Roberto Scarlato
- Length: 25 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On the eve of her 18th birthday, Nora Leston meets Julian Esguerra, and her life changes forever. Stolen away to a private island, she finds herself at the mercy of a powerful, dangerous man whose touch makes her burn...a man whose obsession with her knows no bounds.
-
-
Kidnap, Rape, Assault, Abuse, Dangerous Obsession
- By NightRunner on 03-12-19
By: Anna Zaires
-
Children of Vice
- Children of Vice Series, Book 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I, Ethan Antonio Giovanni Callahan, first son of the former head of the Irish mob, Liam Alec Callahan, and former head of the Italian mafia, ex-governor, Melody Nicci Giovanni Callahan, solemnly swear to ruthlessly protect our family name, business, and way of life, no matter the cost to me or anyone else. I shall show no mercy; I shall offer no forgiveness; there will be no peace for those who stand against me. I will live for my family. I will kill for my family. I will marry for my family.
-
-
A SEAMLESS SPIN-OFF THAT KICKS-STARTS THE NEW ERA
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-10-18
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Tears of Tess
- By: Pepper Winters
- Narrated by: Hannah Belle, Jacob Morgan, Punch Audio
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Tess Snow has everything she ever wanted: one more semester before a career in property development, a loving boyfriend, and a future dazzling bright with possibility. For their two-year anniversary, Brax surprises Tess with a romantic trip to Mexico. Sandy beaches, delicious cocktails, and soul-connecting sex set the mood for a wonderful holiday. With a full heart, and looking forward to a passion filled week, Tess is on top of the world. But lusty paradise is shattered. Kidnapped. Drugged. Stolen.
-
-
TRULY A TWISTED LOVE AFFAIR!
- By Annie The Audible Addict!!! on 06-14-16
By: Pepper Winters
-
The Prince’s Bride, Part 1
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Shane East, Wesleigh Siobhan
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He is a spoiled playboy prince whose family is in desperate need of money. She’s an American heiress who can only get her inheritance through marriage. According to their families they are a perfect match. According to each other, arranged marriages have no place in modern times and this could not possibly work.
-
-
Super Sweet Story! Movie Worthy!
- By Chellebelle on 04-21-21
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Twisted Loyalties
- The Camorra Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Cora Reilly
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Lucy Rivers
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as consigliere of the Chicago Outfit—until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra—a man to fear. Leona wants to build a decent life for herself, away from her drug-addicted mother. But soon, she catches the attention of a dangerous man, Fabiano Scuderi. Staying out of trouble and living a normal life are near-impossible with a man like him.
-
-
The Narrator....
- By Lcarroll on 10-18-20
By: Cora Reilly
-
Aphrodite and the Duke
- A Novel
- By: J.J. McAvoy
- Narrated by: Grace Gray, Drew Rodgers, Kwame Augustine, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aphrodite Du Bell has always resented her name. While the members of the ton, and even the queen herself, praise her warm brown skin, perfect curls, and exquisite features, Aphrodite can’t help but think that living up to the literal goddess of beauty is asking a bit much. Her renowned loveliness certainly didn’t stop the love of her life from jilting her and marrying another woman four years ago.
-
-
Wonderful adaptation to a terrific book!
- By CasualKey on 08-25-22
By: J.J. McAvoy
-
Twist Me: The Complete Trilogy
- By: Anna Zaires
- Narrated by: Shirl Rae, Roberto Scarlato
- Length: 25 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
On the eve of her 18th birthday, Nora Leston meets Julian Esguerra, and her life changes forever. Stolen away to a private island, she finds herself at the mercy of a powerful, dangerous man whose touch makes her burn...a man whose obsession with her knows no bounds.
-
-
Kidnap, Rape, Assault, Abuse, Dangerous Obsession
- By NightRunner on 03-12-19
By: Anna Zaires
-
Menace
- Scarlet Scars, Book 1
- By: J. M. Darhower
- Narrated by: Kasha Kensington, Iggy Toma
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lorenzo Gambini is bored. So f--king bored. Most people either annoy him or avoid him, afraid to face him. Figuratively. Literally. With his face partially disfigured, scarred, he looks every bit the monster the stories make him out to be: the notorious Scar. They say he's a sociopath. Maybe he's a psychopath. Whatever path he's on, people tend to stay far away from it. Until one day, a young woman bumps right into him - a woman just as fed up with life, but for much different reasons.
-
-
Buyer be Ware, It's a Cliffhanger
- By sharktail on 06-25-17
By: J. M. Darhower
-
Luca Vitiello
- Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, Book 0
- By: Cora Reilly
- Narrated by: Sebastian York
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I was born a monster. Cruelty ran in my veins like poison. Raised to break others. When Aria was given to me in marriage, everyone waited with baited breath to see how fast I’d break her like my father broke his women. Breaking her would have taken little effort. It came naturally to me. I was gladly the monster everyone feared. Until her.
-
-
His voice 😍
- By Naseema on 02-25-20
By: Cora Reilly
-
Raw
- Raw, Book 1
- By: Belle Aurora
- Narrated by: Celia Stone, Jeremy Gardner, Corey H. Bennson
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I’m sure you’re wondering how a person falls in love with their stalker. So am I.
-
-
Steamy stalker romance!
- By Ilikebooksbest on 03-27-25
By: Belle Aurora
-
Monster in His Eyes
- By: J.M. Darhower
- Narrated by: Lynn Barrington
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ignazio Vitale is not a good man. I suspect it the first time I see him, sense the air of danger that surrounds him. He has a way of commanding attention, of taking control, of knowing what I'm thinking before I even do.
-
-
Dark But Sexy, Intriguing and Pure Drama - Great!
- By DK on 10-21-15
By: J.M. Darhower
-
Captive in the Dark
- Dark Duet, Book 1
- By: CJ Roberts
- Narrated by: Emily Durante
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For 12 years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature.
-
-
Dark, disturbing, perverse…but I loved it!
- By Katherine on 11-11-13
By: CJ Roberts
-
Sweet Temptation
- By: Cora Reilly
- Narrated by: Wen Ross, Kai Kennicott
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The first time Cassio meets his fiancée, she calls him “sir.” After losing his wife, Cassio is left to take care of two small children while trying to establish his rule over Philadelphia. Now he needs a mother for his children and someone who can warm his bed at night. But in a world as traditional as his, choosing your wife is duty not pleasure. Rules have to be followed, traditions heeded. That’s how he ends up with a woman - a girl - barely of age. She may not be what he and his children need, but she’s lovely and a sweet temptation he can’t resist.
-
-
This is a hidden gem…💎 💎💎
- By Shannon Holland on 05-05-23
By: Cora Reilly
-
The Kiss Thief
- By: L. J. Shen
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
They say your first kiss should be earned. Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky. They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred. Mine were broken before we left church. They say your heart only beats for one man. Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end. I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit. Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
-
-
Why Are Women Written So Stupid?
- By Niaboo2000 on 01-30-19
By: L. J. Shen
-
Radiance
- Wraith Kings, Volume 1
- By: Grace Draven
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Brishen Khaskem, prince of the Kai, has lived content as the nonessential spare heir to a throne secured many times over. A trade and political alliance between the human kingdom of Gaur and the Kai kingdom of Bast-Haradis requires that he marry a Gauri woman to seal the treaty. Always a dutiful son, Brishen agrees to the marriage and discovers his bride is as ugly as he expected and more beautiful than he could have imagined.
-
-
An unexpected and awesome surprise!!!!
- By Sharon on 06-17-15
By: Grace Draven
-
The Hunter
- Boston Belles, Book 1
- By: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I didn't mean to star in a sex tape, okay? It was just one of those unexplainable things. Like Stonehenge, Police Academy 2, and morning glory clouds. It just happened. Now, my ball-busting father is sentencing me to six months of celibacy, sobriety, and morbid boredom under the roof of Boston's nerdiest girl alive, Sailor Brennan. The virginal archer is supposed to babysit my ass while I learn to take my place in Royal Pipelines, my family's oil company. Little does she know, that's not the only pipe I'll be laying....
-
-
Female narrator is AWFUL
- By Tracey on 05-21-20
By: L.J. Shen
-
Painted Scars
- Perfectly Imperfect, Book 1
- By: Neva Altaj
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Allyson Voller
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Charming, captivating, seductive—and a cold-blooded killer. I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to, it was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss as I tremble with fear, and I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.
-
-
Loved it 🥰
- By Kir on 06-25-23
By: Neva Altaj
-
The Sweetest Oblivion
- Made, Book 1
- By: Danielle Lori
- Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez, Evan Rowan
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a made man...right?
-
-
A new favorite mafia romance!
- By Christine on 02-18-25
By: Danielle Lori
-
Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series
- By: Kendall Ryan
- Narrated by: Megan Tusing, Zachary Webber, Ava Erickson, and others
- Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
From New York Times best-selling author Kendall Ryan comes Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series, containing every title in the sexy and intense best-selling series. This box set includes four best-selling novels: Dirty Little Secret, Dirty Little Promise, Torrid Little Affair, and Tempting Little Tease.
-
-
My...My...My...💣💣💥💥💥
- By Captivated Listener!! on 12-02-18
By: Kendall Ryan
What listeners say about Ruthless People
Highly rated for:
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Audio Audits
- 05-08-17
Brutally Awesome!
Liam Callahan agrees to marry Melody Giovanni and bond the two mafia families together. Irish and Italian together? You know it’s going to be explosive. Liam is expecting an easily malleable woman who he can placate with a credit card. Poor Liam, what he gets is a boss, a ruthless killer who bows to no one including him… Gasp!
Get ready for a wild, insane ride. This audiobook is unlike anything I’ve ever listened to before. If you’re faint of heart or have any triggers, stay far far away from this story! There is wholesale slaughter, violence, and sex with no apologies. These aren’t good people, in fact, you can say they are pretty much soulless. The one powerful thing they have going for them is unwavering loyalty to the family. Oh, there’s squabbling and some serious family infighting going, but when the family is threatened, they pull together and take no prisoners.
Ruthless People is narrated by Joel Froomkin and his Irish accent is to die for! Joel voices all the characters in this nearly 12-hour audiobook. It was the most adrenaline fueled listen I’ve heard in quite awhile. This audiobook is the first installment of the Ruthless People Series and I’m so glad the other two audiobooks in the series have been released. I’m dying to find out how this story plays out!
This audiobook was received in exchange for an unbiased review!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Yuri
- 07-16-16
Loving evil ways
First, this book is not for everyone. The characters are absolutely evil, they do horrific stuff to innocent people, so many people may not like that. With that being said they are mafia bosses and they do thermos of stuff you would expect a mafia boss to do. However some of the things they were responsible for were..... Which is why I found myself cheering against them as much as I cheered for them. When bad things happened to them I was very much ok with it. Karma. But the story is interesting especially from their point of view. And Mel and Liam's relationship was the best part of the book. Some things did get repetitive like Melody always getting upset at Liam and trying to kill him or trying to kill everyone else, I got tired of that. One thing I did not like about the narration was Melody's voice. She sounded whiny and more Valley than mafia, many times more petulant child than mafia boss. Everyone else sounded really good though. I would recommend this if you're looking for something a little different: romance with some violence mixed it. That's if it don't mind cheering for the bad guys.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 05-02-21
What are you waiting for?!?!?!
I adored everything about this book. Loved the story the main characters the side characters the development of the characters the way the author was able to build a world you could get lost in. I will admit the heroine (using that term losely as they are technically in fact criminals but I digress) was a bit caustic at first but that just made her eventual surrender to love rhat much sweeter.
Im reading everything by Ms. McAvoy. ABSOLUTLY EVERTHING!!!!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- snowreader
- 10-29-21
ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY INCREDIBLE!!!
WHOA! What a ride! and I didn't want to get off!!!
It took me a while to start this review because I have no idea how to do this series justice. This is incredibly written and this dark original storyline is going to keep you guessing and clamoring for more.
I cannot say enough about the job that Joel Froomkin did as a narrator. I feel like it shouldn't even be called narration, it was acting. He brought us along for the ride so much so there were a couple of times in the story I wanted to sink down on the floor and weep, or fist pump the air in elation.
This was my first introduction to this author and narrator, and I am a forever fan after this.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- DINA.R
- 02-10-22
Ruthless...potential triggers and spoilers!
I would like to start my review by saying if you have any triggers caused by rape, mass massacres of innocents, slaughtering of children, miscarriages, plane crashes, bulling kids with disabilities etc.... this is not for you.
The story line starts by introducing the hero and heroine Liam and Melody in their respective roles in their irish mob & Italian mafia families and the different expectations from what they think their marriage union will bring to the table. Liam the heir to the callaghan mob family is only waiting to be married so he could ascend to cenna na conaitre (head of the family) and rule supreme over the Irish and Italians with a supportive trophy wife . As a elitist smart handsome rich and a ruthless politician with a chauvinistic personality that only sees the union as a means of more power and resources to dominate Chicago with the wife as a bonus he gets a rude awakening when he meets his financee melody.
Melody is already the boss in her family and has been ruling for years as Capo in secret as the head of her family. She's cold, aloof, beautifully ruthless with lofty ambitions and doesn't know how to love anything and is getting married because her father is dying and he doesn't want her to be alone when he is gone . While Liam was still in a classroom melody was already well trained in guerrilla warfare ,going on jewelry heists, infiltrating other mob families blowing up houses calling the shots and leaving a trail of massacres in her wake. She is beautiful on the outside but a unfeeling psychopath on the inside that only thinks of gains for her empire and has no intentions of giving up her power to be a shopaholic housewife with no sense of purpose other than to support a husband or anyone other than herself.
When Liam first meets melody he is caught by her beauty but her beautiful appearance and his initial thoughts are shattered when he sees her carrying out a torturous interrogation and he interrupts her out of anger because that shouldn't be the role of his future wife and she teaches him a lesson he will never forget for his interference while she's working!
The plot was very good and I loved the alternative narrations from each character's perspective. It allowed the story line to flow naturally and also giving insight on other characters I didn't like Liam's old fashioned chauvinistic attitude and the manipulations to capitalize on her affections displayed by the lead but their was alot of character development throughout the book. I did audio as I read for a more immersive experience and it was absolutely titillating!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jamila Glapion
- 05-26-22
BEST NARRATION EVER
Seriously...this was one guy that voiced all these different characters of different ethnicities and genders...UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE! Amazed shocked, it was so impressive and the story was good too whole you like real violence because this was believable (I mean as that can be) as a real mob story. I am from NJ and not sure if the real mob is this ruthless so great name for the book.Hopefully the next narrator in book two can do 1/3 of the job this Joel Froomkin did because he made this story come to life. Bravo!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Officefan
- 05-08-16
What a ride!!
Freakin loved it! Story line! Characters! And the narrator were brilliant!! Definitely worth a credit and then some!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 09-30-16
Killer Mafia Seies
I love the series this is just A totally awesome author the story pulls you in the action is incredible the narration is outstanding
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- T. McCloskey
- 06-13-17
Too sociopathic for me
What did you like best about Ruthless People? What did you like least?
As the bloody body count mounted it became more and more clear the reader was not expected to take the deaths seriously, which minimizes about 80% of the story, the remainder was x rated harlequin romance/sex. The characters were stereotypical Italian/Irish mafia with nothing of real value added.
Do you think Ruthless People needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
this was obviously a set up for follow up books, no thanks, I'm not sure how you follow a book whose only subject is revenge and random killings and mad wild sex. I know the author wrote this intending that people take it as a lark and just have fun with it, but it really wasn't that fun.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 06-18-19
That Voice
I love it when the narrators actually have the accent of the characters. i was a little nervous because it was just a male narrator and i knew that this book was from dual perspectives but Joel Froomkin blew all my expectations out of the water. He acted his tail off with the emotions in his voice and he did every accent to a T. I can say that this narration is one of the greats.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!