Book description
If you've ever been utterly, uncomfortably gripped by a story that feels like it's whispering dangerous secrets directly into your ear, Mine (Blood Ties Book 1) will have you hooked from the first, chilling whisper of Ryth's voice. This isn't just a romance; it's a raw, immersive plunge into a toxic obsession, and the audiobook format makes it feel devastatingly real. A.K. Rose's prose is razor-sharp, but hearing Ryth's internal monologue - laced with cold fury, jealousy, and a terrifying possessiveness - delivered with such visceral intensity by the narrator? It's like being trapped in his head, unable to look away from the dark path he's carving. You'll hear the sharp edge in his voice as he declares, "She'll become our favorite obsession... Mine to break," and feel that unsettling thrill of being drawn into something deeply wrong yet utterly compelling.
The magic here is how the audiobook amplifies the book's core tension. You don't just read Ryth's obsession; you hear the heat in his voice, the barely contained rage, the obsessive repetition of "Mine." The story's dark heart - the dangerous Stidda Mafia ties, the family betrayal, the chilling game he plays with Elle and her daughter - comes alive in a way text alone can't match. You'll lean in, heart pounding, as the narrator's voice drops, almost conspiratorially, describing the moment his father's ring slips onto Elle's finger: "Ryth became mine. Mine to bully. Mine to break." It's not a love story; it's a descent, and the audio performance makes every step feel inevitable and terrifyingly close.
Be warned: this is unapologetically dark New Adult romance. It tackles intense themes - manipulation, obsession, emotional cruelty - with no softening. If the idea of a deeply flawed, morally grey protagonist driving a narrative you can't look away from appeals to you, Mine delivers that addictive, uncomfortable thrill perfectly. The audiobook makes you feel the weight of every vicious word Ryth speaks, the suffocating tension of the Banks brothers' world, and the terrifying allure of a love that feels like a prison. It's the kind of story that lingers, making you question how far you'd go for something you're told is yours, even when it feels like self-destruction. You won't just listen to Mine; you'll be consumed by it, left breathless and utterly captivated by the dangerous, unforgettable rhythm of Ryth's voice. Prepare for an experience that's as unsettling as it is impossible to stop.
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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