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A review by pattyfgd
Killian by Natasha Knight
5.0
When in the mood for dark romance, Natasha Knight is one of my go to authors, and she NEVER disappoints! This loose interpretation of Beauty and the Beast had me captivated from the first chapter and kept me there til the very end! Jones finds himself in more trouble than he can get out of, when his sister Cilla steps up. She agrees to be at the mercy of dangerous Killian Black for 30 days. But does she know what she has gotten herself into? Or better yet, does he know what he just agreed to? These two from the minute they meet have combustible chemistry, but the circumstances are not what we would normally refer to as romantic. Kill is far from the gentle lovemaker, and Cilla is finding herself unable to deny her attraction to him. Each has demons they fight with every day, and with that driving them, it fuels their passion to help find the healing they need. I love Natasha Knight's ability to shock me each time I listen to one of her books. This one has a taboo not outwardly discussed, but propels Cilla into the woman she has become. Knight also intricately weaves one of my favorite characters in, Dominic Benedetti, giving us a peek at his life and where things are heading for his organization. It is a brilliant move, and fluidly flows into Kill's story. Unlike some of Knight's other anti-heroes, I loved how Kill looked after Cilla. He took the time to find out her demons, take care of her brother and learn what she needs. While his darkness is strong, his love does show some light.
The narration choice for this book could not have been better cast. I love Christian Fox, and his ability to voice Killian is spot on. He is able to growl and punish, and be concerned and tender. As always, he can switch up the emotions where in one instance, I hate Kill, and the next minute he is passionate making me fall hard. For Cilla, a similar narration is necessary too. While broken, she held a darkness inside her that needed a voice full of hurt, yet strength to carry on. Kate Genevieve was perfect for this. She carried Cilla through every scene with an emotional undertone that made me know there is so much more to her than we know. Together these two melded with heartbreak and passion.
The narration choice for this book could not have been better cast. I love Christian Fox, and his ability to voice Killian is spot on. He is able to growl and punish, and be concerned and tender. As always, he can switch up the emotions where in one instance, I hate Kill, and the next minute he is passionate making me fall hard. For Cilla, a similar narration is necessary too. While broken, she held a darkness inside her that needed a voice full of hurt, yet strength to carry on. Kate Genevieve was perfect for this. She carried Cilla through every scene with an emotional undertone that made me know there is so much more to her than we know. Together these two melded with heartbreak and passion.