Audiobook Review Hail Mary by Lani Lynn Vale

 

 

Hail Mary: Hail Raisers Series, Book 6  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Mason Lloyd (Narrator), Kendall Taylor (Narrator), Lani Lynn Vale (Author), Tantor Audio (Publisher)

 

Audiobook -https://amzn.to/3P0KOlG

Universal Store Link- https://books2read.com/u/mdYRGO

 

Persephone - destruction.

Hail - well that speaks for itself.

Her name is painful to think about. Mary, his newfound daughter, isn't a wished-for child. Persephone, though? Yeah, destruction is a fitting description. And Hail? Yeah, that's just the final f-you.

The moment that her mother drops her off on his doorstep, Dante's hell becomes complete. Or so he thinks. What can make life worse after losing one's wife and kids, you ask? Here's what: being given a baby that depends on him for her survival. Finding out that the baby's mother is dying of brain cancer and has a husband that he never knew about. A husband that Dante knows in the marrow of his bones is trying to kill her just as surely as the cancer eating her brain.

Dante's a bad person. He's done some not so nice things, and now he's being punished for his misdeeds. Karma is finally catching up to him. This child that he's been stuck with is of his flesh and bone. This child is his salvation. This child is the final nail in the coffin of his wife and daughters' too short lives. He doesn't want this child. But this child will save him whether he wants her to or not. 

With the help of a friend- yes, a woman friend - Dante finds his way back to life. But what he finds when he gets back isn't the same life that he left behind. Turns out, he has to start living a new one. One where he's suddenly having feelings for a friend that helped him get through some tough times, and loving a daughter who won't let him quit.

Contains mature themes.

Hail Mary by Lani Lynn Vale is a deeply emotional and compelling addition to her repertoire of contemporary romance, blending heartfelt drama with her signature humor and steamy moments. This book, centered on the character Dante, delivers a story that is as devastating as it is captivating, making it a standout in Vale’s already impressive body of work.

From the outset, Hail Mary grips you with its intensity. Dante’s story is heartbreakingly real, layered with complexity and raw emotion that feels both inevitable and profoundly moving. The plot does not shy away from pain or vulnerability, which makes the eventual moments of swoon and hope all the more powerful. Vale’s writing shines in balancing these extremes; she masterfully weaves humor into the fabric of the story, providing relief without undercutting the emotional weight.

What elevates this novel beyond a standard romance is the character of Cobie. She is a revelation, unexpected and thoroughly captivating. Cobie offers the perfect counterpart to Dante, embodying strength, warmth, and a surprising depth that enriches the relationship dynamic. Their connection feels authentic and layered, making the romance feel earned rather than rushed.

Readers should prepare for

an emotional journey that demands tissues but rewards with moments of genuine joy and laughter. Vale’s ability to blend shock, tenderness, and heat creates a plot that stays with you long after the last page. The book’s pacing and structure keep you engaged throughout, with enough twists and heartfelt revelations to maintain suspense and investment.

Overall, Hail Mary is arguably one of Lani Lynn Vale’s finest works, showcasing her growth as a storyteller and her talent for crafting characters who resonate deeply. Fans of emotional, character-driven romance will find this book especially rewarding. It’s a story about love, healing, and unexpected connections that lingers in the heart.

If you appreciate romance that marries emotional depth with humor and passion, Hail Mary is a must-read. It challenges the reader to feel deeply and reminds us all why we turn to love stories for comfort and catharsis. How do you top a book like this? That’s the very question that makes the experience unforgettable.

 

About the Author

Lani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.

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Release Tour for Amber Eyes by Aurelia Yates

Title: Amber Eyes

Series: The Red Club Series Book 3

Author: Aurelia Yates

Genre: Dark Romance

Tropes: Murder, Death, Violence, Loss of a loved one, Abuse, Spanking, CNC, Mafia, Forced Proximity, Virgin male/dominant, touch her and die vibes

Release Date: January 26, 2024

Darkness is all Liz Black has known for her entire life.

Being born to a lovesless mother with an insatiable appetite for drugs, Liz is determined to break free of the shackles of her past and find her happily ever after.

An unexpected attack leads Liz to flee her empty life and move in with her friend.

Only fate has twisted ways, leaving Liz to find herself in the same predicament, desperate to find a means to make enough money for her own place.

Upon taking the job at Club Red, she sells her virginity to the devil himself.

Mark O’Brian is a man who knows what he wants, and when he spots Liz, he makes sure that she knows who she belongs to, that the only man to touch her will be him.

When Liz moves without Mark knowing, he makes it his mission to find her and bring her back to where she belongs.

Only he didn’t expect a family emergency arising when he does eventually find his Liz.

Without letting Liz out of his sight, he kidnaps her to Ireland where things take a twist, leaving everyone’s heads spinning.

Wiping my sweaty palms on my cotton skirt, I’m so nervous. I try to take deep breaths to ease my nerves, but it’s not working. I’m on the verge of a panic attack.

I stand in front of a red steel door. Regret settles in my bones. I don’t want to take this job, but I have no choice. I’m broke and need money to provide a safe place to live.

Currently, I’m staying with my friend, Carla. I was lucky her dad let me move in with them, but there’s something about her dad that sends shivers down my spine. The way he brushes up against me and says inappropriate things makes me uneasy.

I raise my unsteady fist and knock on the door. When a large man with sapphire eyes opens the door, I swallow. Instincts tell me to run, but my feet stay planted like heavy lead.

I’m here to talk to Candy Mann about a job. I met Candy a few weeks back, and we discussed my living situation. She told me she manages the girls at Club Red and that I could make a better living working for her than waiting on tables at a five-star restaurant.

“I’m here to see Candy Mann.” My voice comes out uneasy.

He looks me over, and goosebumps run up my arms. His eyes make me feel exposed.

Can he see my insecurities? My inability to feel like I belong anywhere?

He pulls the door open and stands aside to allow me to enter. Once I’m inside, he closes the heavy door, shutting it with a loud clap of thunder. Pure darkness replaces any light there is.

Darkness. That’s all I have ever known.

“Follow me,” he says in a deep accent.

My eyes adjust to the blackness just enough to make out the man’s silhouette. Following him down a hallway, I see a sliver of light shining onto the floor.

He stops at the door, where the light shines through a crack. I bump into his back, waiting for him to say something, but there’s only silence. He twists the knob to open the door, and the brightness that greets us is almost blinding.

The beautiful room we walk into has dark wood trim along the stage, where a gorgeous redhead is dancing on a pole. It’s breathtaking. The red velvet curtains hanging from the walls give the illusion of long windows and pair perfectly with the crystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceilings that the bright lights bounce off of.

We walk farther into the beautiful room, stopping at a bar. The dark stranger doesn’t speak. He reaches behind the red mahogany countertop and picks up a phone.

I’m not able to hear what he’s saying on the phone because the music is loud. So, I watch the girl on the stage dance around, amazed at her confidence.

She’s dressed in only a fancy set of underwear. Men in expensive suits sit around, watching her with lustful eyes as they shove bills into her tiny, barely-there panties, paying her to give them attention.

Someone taps on my shoulder, causing me to jump.

“Liz Black, you decide to take me up on my offer?” Candy says.

“Yes, can we talk more privately?”

She motions me to follow her, and we walk to a staircase and up two flights before she opens a door. We’re greeted by two men in black suits.

Both men are tall and well-built, but the one standing in front of me with premature salt and pepper in his beard has a wickedness about him.

His dark, piercing amber eyes penetrate me, leaving scars as they sweep over my skin. A sudden icy chill breeze swirls around me. I brush my hands over my arms, trying to warm them.

I’m used to low-life drug dealers, but men in power suits that could make you disappear without question are deadly.

Candy introduces me, but my mind is too far from the conversation, so I don’t hear their names. I give them a nod, wishing this brief encounter would be over.

When I tilt my head to the man with piercing eyes, he displays a sinful grin.

I’m ready to tell Candy this is not a good idea and that I don’t belong here, but it’s not a choice I have. I need the money, and if selling my virginity is what I need to do, then so be it.

Fairy tales don’t happen to girls like me.

 

Aurelia writes contemporary romance and enjoys reading it just as much! She lives in Alabama with her husband, daughter and fur babies. She spends most of her time taking care of her loved ones and plotting stories. Excited to begin this new journey, she’s looking forward to sharing her stories.

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