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REAPER (Boston Underworld Book 2) Kindle Edition

by A. Zavarelli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,899 ratings
He’s dark and mysterious. Quiet and lethal. Pure sin wrapped up in a beautiful package.
But there’s also something off about him.
He doesn’t feel anything. He shows no emotions.
Sometimes, I question his humanity.
He hasn’t spoken to me in two years. Not a single word.
But we share a secret, he and I.
And if it ever comes out, I have no doubt in my mind…
He won’t have a problem killing me too.

***

I’ve slain for her. I’ll do it again.
When it comes to Sasha, there isn’t a line I won’t cross.
I watch her. She doesn’t know it.
She thinks I hate her. Sometimes, I think I might too.
But I’m always there, lurking in the shadows.
Craving her. Trying to keep the beast within at bay.
I’ll keep her safe. I’ll slaughter anyone who tries to hurt her.
The only thing I can’t do… is protect her from myself.

The Boston Underworld Series consists of six full-length standalones that can be read in any order. There is character crossover, so if you prefer to start from the beginning, the series order is as follows: Crow, Reaper, Ghost, Saint, Thief, Conor.

Themes in Reaper include:
Irish Mafia
Tortured Hero
Jealous/Possessive Hero
Who Hurt You
Heroine in Danger
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    Boston Underworld
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    May 19, 2016
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"This is one of the best books I've ever read! My soul! How it aches for this story, so damn twisted, raw and yet beautiful. My heart is wild for Ronan. My mind can't get off from the high I just had!" - Intellectual Vixens

"The character of Ronan has to be the most intense, heartbreaking and alpha character I have ever read." - Karen at Blood, Sweat, and Tears

"Reaper went far beyond my expectations. The story was heartbreaking and extremely emotional. But was so brilliantly executed. With a beautiful mix of twist and turns. Making you wonder what would happen next! The perfect Dark Romance Love story!" -Queen Zany Book Reviews

"It was absolutely, addictively, compellingly, utterly, jaw-droppingly beautiful." -Dani Kermon, Author of Nothing Girl

"A dark, sexy, and utterly thrilling ride that I did not want to get off of. The author delivered a hot, suspenseful, unbelievably sexy story that was well-written and completely captivating." - Just Let Me Read Blog

"This author yet again ticked ALL my boxes when it came to this book, the grit, the broken man, the likeable sassy heroine..." -Kitty Kat's Crazy About Books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FYFXB74
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1533220441
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Customers find this book captivating with a deep soul-shattering love story and compelling characters, particularly appreciating the chemistry between them. The writing quality is praised for its way with words, and customers describe it as a favorite type of "dark" romance with hot sex scenes. The book has a dark tone and receives positive feedback for its emotional content, with one customer noting it's the darkest book in the series. The violence level receives mixed reactions from customers.

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158 customers mention "Emotional content"129 positive29 negative

Customers enjoy the emotional content of the book, describing it as dramatic with thrilling situations and a happy ending that is breathtaking.

"...Sasha is a good, sweet girl even if she has been forced into being a dancer at the Irish mobster's bar to help make ends meet now that her mother is..." Read more

"...I liked the writing, I liked the story, and I loved Ronan, but there were just a few things that made the story drag for me. The first being Sasha...." Read more

"Wow!! Well, that was an interesting experience. The Irish Mob sure do look a wee bit different to the Irish mob of blokes I’ve met up till now...." Read more

"...The writing, the storyline, the characters were done perfectly and your attention to details had me feeling as though I was living in their moment,..." Read more

100 customers mention "Character development"95 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the chemistry between the hero and heroine, with one customer noting how the characters' perspectives enhance the suspense and action.

"...enjoyable, intriguing, and filled with heat and a genuine connection between the characters...." Read more

"...What a fascinating and complex character he is and his horrific upbringing completely made my heart hurt for him...." Read more

"Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The characters had a lot of depth and the leads had great chemistry...." Read more

"...The writing, the storyline, the characters were done perfectly and your attention to details had me feeling as though I was living in their moment,..." Read more

78 customers mention "Love story"78 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the love story in the book, describing it as deep and soul-shattering, with one customer noting how strongly the characters love each other.

"...and each one has been unique and yet contains an equally lovable, loyal, and very alpha protective hero...." Read more

"...Despite being a dark hero he was sympathetic...." Read more

"...I loved this gritty and sexy dark mafia romance. The story was completely unputdownable and the characters vivid and unforgettable." Read more

"...serious girl-crush going on here for this beautifully wounded, fragile girl who had the weight of the world literally upon her shoulders...." Read more

71 customers mention "Writing quality"63 positive8 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as fantastically and beautifully written, with one customer noting its brilliant use of dual POVs.

"...I liked the writing, I liked the story, and I loved Ronan, but there were just a few things that made the story drag for me. The first being Sasha...." Read more

"...When it comes to the accents, I felt that the narrator did a really good job...." Read more

"...the storyline, the characters were done perfectly and your attention to details had me feeling as though I was living in their moment, I felt like..." Read more

"...Reaper is the second book of the Boston Underworld Series, it can be read as standalone but if you want to know more about Ronan and Sasha or the..." Read more

54 customers mention "Romance"54 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a sweet mafia-style story with hot sex scenes, and one customer notes it's better than most romance crime novels.

"...and each one has been unique and yet contains an equally lovable, loyal, and very alpha..." Read more

"...The sexy times were frequent but to be honest, listening to them on audio is way different to reading them...." Read more

"...I loved this gritty and sexy dark mafia romance. The story was completely unputdownable and the characters vivid and unforgettable." Read more

"...another Grand Slam, another brilliantly and yet oh so beautifully told mafia story...." Read more

37 customers mention "Dark tone"28 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book, with one describing it as the darkest in the series.

"...Anything at all." This was such a dark, captivating story. I was glued to the pages, completely enraptured...." Read more

"...Intensely riveting, dark, emotional and surreal...." Read more

"...This is a mafia series and this book is way darker, tragic and angsty than book 1...." Read more

"...The writing was SUPERB, perfect, it was dark, it was twisted and warped and Ronan, oh my, his life since a child was horrific to say the least...." Read more

26 customers mention "Enthralling story"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the story captivating, with one customer particularly enjoying Ronan's narrative and another appreciating the interactions between Mack and Lachlan.

"...Each of the three books I've listened to so far have been enjoyable, intriguing, and filled with heat and a genuine connection between the..." Read more

"...What a fascinating and complex character he is and his horrific upbringing completely made my heart hurt for him...." Read more

"...I loved reading Ronan's story and getting to know him more. These guys are all men of honor, loyalty, and toughness...." Read more

"...The world building is good, but has dark themes, especially as Reaper, aka Ronan, is the assassin...." Read more

28 customers mention "Violence level"17 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the violence level in the book, with some finding it realistic and brutal, while others consider it excessive.

"...And rightly so . He is a methodical, unemotional killing machine...." Read more

"...are no content warnings because it includes some very extreme depictions of child abuse and SA. If any topics need warnings, those do...." Read more

"...Again...Hot alpha mobster, sexy and strong heroine, and dangerous and thrilling situations!? Yes, please!..." Read more

"...Ronan could be described as tall, dark, brooding, quiet, deadly and very loyal...." Read more

A fascinating and dark tale
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A fascinating and dark tale
Dark and dangerous. Spicy and soothing. Tormented and calm. These are just a few catchphrases to describe The Reaper. Zavarelli has a way of drawing the reader into a world fraught with danger, secrets, and horrors the human eye is not used to witnessing. We are taught as law abiding citizens to fear the mob and to stay far away from them. But these tales bring you in and leave you craving the syndicate. The Reaper is a tale of two characters, one who is all darkness and broody and the other is light and hopeful. But just remember, there is no darkness without the light and there is no light without the darkness. Phenomenal tale! I received the ARC in exchange for an honest review. My honest opinion is you will want and crave this book.
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  • BJ's Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 "Raised to Kill but Healed by Love!" Stars for the story and narration!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
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    4.5 "Raised to Kill but Healed by Love!" Stars for the story and narration!

    Another winner by the author/narrator combo team of A Zavarelli and Tracy Marks. Boy do I love these Irish mafia bad boys and the women who steal their hearts. This is my third book (I listened to them a bit out of order with book 4, first, and then books 1 and 2 in the series), and each one has been unique and yet contains an equally lovable, loyal, and very alpha protective hero. Interestingly, the one point where this book differs from the others is that this heroine is not a tough as nails fighter herself. Instead, we are treated to an Irish mafia romance where the hero comes in to save the damsel in distress--which had an equally satisfying appeal in the end while keeping the story line fresh. Moreover, Ms. Marks' splendid narration makes this a must listen to title.

    This is Ronan's and Sasha's story. Ronan was raised to be a killer. At the tender age of 8, he was full-time raised in a training camp for soldiers. The horrors he endured, including incredible amounts of torture and being forced to kill or be killed, have undoubtedly affected him. Today, he is a man who can't stand to be touched (a factor that his brothers in the Boston Irish mafia understand and protect) and shows no emotion. Additionally, having been raised to take orders, he is a man that needs routine in an almost OCD kind of way. As a result, he is in his late twenties and has never been with a woman--well except for the one that he shared one night with 2 years ago and who he has been watching ever since, even if he hasn't spoken a word to her.

    Sasha is a good, sweet girl even if she has been forced into being a dancer at the Irish mobster's bar to help make ends meet now that her mother is dying of cancer. She also takes care of her mother, hoping to shield her sister from this burden. Sasha is fascinated by Ronan: the man who thinks he clandestinely watches her and the man who saved her life and whom she shares a big secret with. But due to that same secret she is also a victim to another brutal man, one who makes her do things for him that she wishes she could wash away.

    Once Ronan figures out that Sasha is being hurt, he does the thing he has been programmed to do: destroy. But what will become of her then? Sasha is determined to get away from the mafia life (a plan that the leader of the Irish mob has green lighted), and Ronan is incapable of feeling or being touched and hasn't talked to her in 2 years. With all these impediments in the way, could there possibly be a HEA for this couple?

    Tracy Marks delivers another stunning narration in Reaper. I love how Ms. Marks is able to create authentic Boston, Irish, and Russian accents which really lend credibility and help bring this story to life. Ms. Marks is also equally talented in delivering male voices as she is in the female ones. Moreover, she ensures that each is distinguishable from any other, so that the listener can easily tell who is talking just from her voice.

    Ms. Marks also has a great handle on the pacing of the scenes--matching her tone and speed to the mood being enacted. This made it very easy to just sit back ad enjoy the Ronan's and Sasha's story while at the same time feeling the emotions playing out in the particular scene.

    All in all, the Boston Underworld Series is one not to be missed by mafia romance lovers. Each of the three books I've listened to so far have been enjoyable, intriguing, and filled with heat and a genuine connection between the characters. Now I can't wait to finish this series by listening to the last book I have yet to listen to: Ghost (Alexei and Talia's story!).

    Source: Review copy provided for review purposes.
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  • CyndiT
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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    I'm rounding up. I loved Crow (Mack is amazing) but this one fell a little short. I liked the writing, I liked the story, and I loved Ronan, but there were just a few things that made the story drag for me. The first being Sasha. In the story she's a lost character and she even states that she's lived a lie and has surrounded herself with so many lies that she doesn't know who she is. The thing is she never finds herself either. The core of herself is her obsession for Ronan. The reader is told of the sacrifices she's made, but everything revolves around Ronan. She makes plans for herself and she always gives them up for a man. What does...what will she do with herself all day long while Ronan is "working". She has no goals and no dreams for herself and to me that is sad to be so completely dependent on a man. Her drawing is mentioned a time or two and her math abilities but it's so far in the periphery that those personality traits seem tacked on to make her more interesting. The second is that I'm not a fan of 1st person pov because as in this case the story can get mired in the character's thoughts and when you really cut it down there is very little interaction between the h/H and other characters and lots of times this point of view turns into a lot of telling instead of showing. Those two things aside, I enjoyed the story itself and in particular Ronan. Every mention of his soft brown eyes broke my heart. What a fascinating and complex character he is and his horrific upbringing completely made my heart hurt for him. Despite being a dark hero he was sympathetic. The side story of the syndicate progresses nicely and sets up for the next story which I plan on reading immediately.
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  • Stacey
    5.0 out of 5 stars An audio review.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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    Wow!! Well, that was an interesting experience. The Irish Mob sure do look a wee bit different to the Irish mob of blokes I’ve met up till now. My encounters with anyone from Ireland so far includes the “to be sure, to be sure” variety, not the “I’ll blow your bleedin brains” type. I’ve even been to Ireland and stayed in a relative’s rundown castle (which was bloody cold) and managed to avoid any scary types. The scariest things I experienced in Ireland was their driving and maybe overdosing on potatoes. Fried potatoes for breakfast, chips for lunch and roast potatoes for dinner. I like potatoes, but not to eat them at breakfast lunch and dinner. So, to meet the mob and see this side of Ireland was a real eye-opener.

    The audio of Reaper was everything I thought it would be and more. I was sitting on the train listening to some pretty horrific scenes practically hunched up in a ball. I was seriously freaked out to the extent that I was looking around waiting for a knife or gun to be pulled out by someone around me. The narrator, Tracy Marks, does an awesome job of grabbing your attention and making you feel like you’re part of the scene. I think I was mostly affected by the violence more than anything. The sexy times were frequent but to be honest, listening to them on audio is way different to reading them. For one, I don’t normally have an audience when I start to get twitchy. Secondly, I’m still convinced everyone around me can overhear it, so I’m forever turning the volume up and down depending on the level of profanity. When it comes to the accents, I felt that the narrator did a really good job. It’s hard enough to do accents let alone change from a male to a female character. I’m adding Tracy Marks to my favourite narrator's list. Not necessarily for her voice but because she brings emotion and feeling to the characters that other narrators just can’t do as well.

    Storyline…I knew after reading Crow that this book was going to be very, very interesting. Poor bloody Ronan. That man…I just wanted…I just needed to give him a hug. The horrors he faced and lived through were unbelievable. No child should have seen let alone lived through that. It bloody scares me that children are used in this way, but then again we know, not just in Ireland but worldwide there are children being used and abused. I’m glad that Ronan and his Mum were there for him in the end.

    I really want to think that this is all from the author’s imagination, but to some extent, I could imagine it to be real. Even though I mentioned I’ve only met the “to be sure, to be sure” Irish, I know there are the “I’ll blow your bleedin brains” too. I remember the news reports of bombings and violent protests. We heard U2 sing about Sunday, bloody Sunday and saw movies like In The Name of the Father. Innocent people die and there’s always the wrongly accused fighting to be heard. So, I knew that Ireland isn’t just four leaf clovers and leprechauns, but it still shocked me to see this side of Ireland.

    Sasha has had a hard life. Her mother is dying of cancer and she’s the only one available to financially support her. Sasha’s dad is dead and her sister is in another state studying. Sasha doesn’t want this life for her sister so tries to shield her as much as possible. Look, I felt sorry for Sasha, but I definitely felt that she brought some of her problems on herself. Yes, I’m quick to judge, but she seemed to just keep falling into the same traps over and over again.

    The relationship between Ronan and Sasha is a little strange. Ronan is obsessed with her and even though Sasha knows it, she doesn’t know the extent he has gone to and will go to, to protect her. It’s a little…no, probably more accurate to say a lot unhealthy the way the relationship starts, but you always know there’s something different about Ronan. Ronan’s past has made him unable to have normal relationships. He doesn’t recognise love, is uncomfortable being touched and generally only knows violence. Sasha knows all of this but refuses to see just this. She wants what’s underneath. She wants to push past his vulnerable shell and bring him out just for her. Ronan does eventually come out of his shell…just because it’s what Sasha wants.

    I really enjoyed the audio of Reaper. The author drags you into the seedier, violent side of the Boston Underworld and takes you for a ride. This series is awesome and I can’t wait to meet more of these crazy Irish Mobsters.
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  • Emdawi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Düster, spannend, sexy - wie der Vorgänger
    Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2017
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    Auch in diesem Buch überzeugt die Autorin mit ihrem Schreibstil. Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen.
    Die Männer in dieser Serie sind hart und brutal, haben aber in gewisser Weise auch einen Gerechtigkeitssinn und vergöttern ihre Frauen :)
    Adult-Maffia-Romance, standalone. Absolute Kaufempfehlung!
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  • Jf13
    5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest!!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2024
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    This book is just so sweet. Lots of intense drama, but I love getting to know Ronan by the end of the book. Can't wait to read the next.
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  • Mariana Lyre
    4.0 out of 5 stars LIKED IT ❤️✨❤️✨
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 6, 2024
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    im pretty sure this is not supposed to be read as an stand alone but i have the urge to read about ronan😭 so i read it and i got lot of questions but i love that man and sasha🫶🏼
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Mafia romance
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on June 8, 2023
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    An enticing Mafia romance. I couldnt pit down this book finished it in two days
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  • Evie Rasing
    5.0 out of 5 stars i love it
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 15, 2022
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    Even better than the first one… This is what maffia romance should be and I even cried a little towards the end
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