Book description
Forget everything you think you know about vampire romances. Bride of Brutal Hearts isn't just a slow-burn; it's a slow unraveling, and the audiobook makes every beat feel like a physical pull. Kate Stevens' first Bloodborne Court novel is pure, addictive tension, and hearing it narrated? It's a masterclass in immersive dark fantasy.
You step into Elara's worn bookshop, her ailing body and quiet desperation, as the voice of the narrator (a brilliant, understated performance) draws you deep into her world. When she volunteers for the vampire harvest-stepping into the role of Mortal Bride-her voice cracks with quiet resolve, making the horror feel immediate. Then come the kings: the Conqueror, whose deep, controlled voice hides a volcanic intensity, and the Butcher, whose smooth, almost honeyed tone masks a razor's edge. You feel the clash of their personalities in the audio, the way his charm turns chillingly sharp in a whisper, the way his icy presence fills a room.
The magic of the audiobook lies in the shared senses trope. When the ceremony falters and the bond forms, the narrator doesn't just tell you-it shows you through sound. The subtle shift in their vocal cadence when Elara senses their hunger, the way their voices blend in the shared tension, makes the "bond not even death can break" feel visceral, almost physical. You hear the storm in their silence, the unspoken hunger in every pause.
This isn't a romance for the faint of heart. It's unflinching-graphic violence, moral complexity, and the sheer brutality of the world are woven into the fabric of the story. The audiobook doesn't shy away; it leans into the darkness, making the moments of tenderness (when they're only soft for her) hit even harder. You'll cringe at the violence, then gasp at the intimacy. The "touch her and die" trope? It lands with terrifying weight when delivered in that low, dangerous tone.
And the slow burn? It's perfect. The audiobook's pacing mirrors the tension-every exchanged word, every lingering look (even without visuals), builds the unbearable pull. You'll find yourself leaning into your headphones, forgetting you're listening, just feeling the Conqueror's gaze or the Butcher's unsettling smile. You'll understand why she needs them, why she can't hate them, even as they devour her people. It's not just attraction; it's a reckoning.
Yes, it's dark. Yes, it's a series opener (with trauma and death ahead), but the audiobook makes it impossible to look away. The narrator's ability to hold the weight of Elara's vulnerability while letting the kings' menace simmer is the secret weapon here. You won't just read this story; you'll experience it, every whispered threat, every breathless moment of connection, vibrating in your ears. It's the kind of audiobook that makes you pause, replay a line, and whisper, "Wait, did I hear that right?" It's the first book in a quartet, but by the end, you'll be begging for the next chapter now. This isn't a romance. It's a reckoning-and the audiobook delivers it like a masterpiece.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience