August MONTHLY READS... #audiobooks @AudreyCarlan and J.J.McAvoy

I love summer reading. There's just something about lazy summer days, sitting outside on the beach or by a pool, or just lounging in the garden with a book.

I also listened to audiobooks while gardening. From mobsters to escorts, my reading choices were anything but innocent and sweet.

Dark, sexy and dangerous... McAvoy's Ruthless People series is a decadent treat in audiobook.
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.


Little gems of sexiness, Carlan's Calendar Girls has a total of twelve novellas that change things up with each download. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what flavor you'll get but you know they'll be delicious nonetheless.
It's really simple. I needed money. A lot of money. One million dollars to be exact. The amount didn't
matter. All that mattered was that in the end, that price tag held my father's life.
No money. No life.
The time limit was one year. On January 1st I had to pay up or my Father was going to be killed.
When you're faced with an ultimatum like this, you do whatever you have to do.
And that's exactly what I did.
The job...Exquisite Escorts. My role, serve as high-priced arm candy to anyone that can afford the $100,000 price tag for a month of my company. Sex is optional (for me) and a 20% increase on the price.
Mia Saunders just barely escaped a paltry life back home in Las Vegas until she gets the call that her Father has been beaten to within an inch of his life for not paying his gambling debt. Problem is, the loan shark is her lousy, ruthless ex-boyfriend. Another guy in a long line of men she'd fallen head over heels for. Not anymore. Mia's mission is simple. Serve as a high-priced escort for her Aunt's company and pay monthly against her Father's bad debt. A month with a rich man who she doesn't have to sleep with if she doesn't want to? Easy money. At least that's the way it was supposed to go.
Each installment in the Calendar Girl Serial will feature Mia, told from her perspective as she continues her journey as an escort to twelve clients in twelve different locations.


Warning: This book is designed for audiences 18+ due to language and graphic sexual content.

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