Book description
So I just finished listening to Marked: A Dark Wolf Shifter Romance on audiobook, and let's be real-I'm still trying to unclench my jaw. Sara Fields' prose is so thick with alpha energy, it's like reading a love letter written in molten lava and confidence. The narrator? Oh honey, they've got that "I've been holding my breath for 200 years just to say 'yes'" vibe. You can practically feel the shifter's growl vibrating through your earbuds as he declares, "I'm going to claim you hard," and you're like, "Ma'am, I'm just trying to enjoy my coffee, but okay, yes."
The book's premise? A woman who's "handled men who won't take no for an answer" (translation: she's seen a lot of men think they're the main character) meets Alaric, who's not just a man-he's a beast who takes what he wants "as long and hard and savagely as he pleases." And yes, the publisher's note is very clear: if you're offended by spankings and "rough, intense sexual scenes," this isn't your jam. But if you're here for the vibes-the slow burn of a man who treats your body like a sacred, owned thing-this audiobook is a masterclass in over-the-top romance. The narrator leans into every breathy line, every "mark me" with such delicious, unapologetic commitment that you'll forget you're listening to fiction and start checking if your phone's on silent. (Spoiler: It's not.)
What makes this actually fun? The sheer, unbothered joy of it all. Fields doesn't tiptoe around the fantasy-she sprints into it, wrapping you in a world where "sore and spent" is just the warm-up. You'll be nodding along to lines like, "My body will no longer be mine. It will be his to use, his to enjoy," and think, "Huh. I'd buy that for a dollar." The audiobook's pacing is chef's kiss-slow enough to savor the tension, then BAM, you're in a whirlwind of "oh no, he's claiming me right now" energy. And the narrator? They've got the perfect mix of smug alpha and "I'm totally into this, deal with it" energy. You'll laugh at how seriously they take the "spanked into quivering submission" part, because let's be honest: if you're listening to this, you're not here for subtlety. You're here for the oof.
This isn't just a romance-it's a commitment. It's the audiobook equivalent of saying, "I know you think you want a gentle love story, but let's be real, you've been dreaming of a man who treats you like a prized possession and a delicious snack." It's so over-the-top, so unashamed of its own deliciousness, that you can't help but lean into it. By the time Alaric finishes claiming her (and the narrator finishes gasping into the mic), you'll be grinning like you just won a bet you didn't know you'd made. So put on your headphones, grab a snack (and maybe a towel-just in case), and prepare to be marked. You'll thank me later. (Or maybe you'll be too busy screaming into a pillow to thank me. Either way, yes.)
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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