
Bound by the Past
Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, Book 7
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Narrated by:
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Ava Lucas
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Connor Crais
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By:
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Cora Reilly
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Dante
My life is a tale of betrayal. I killed so many because they betrayed our cause, because they betrayed the Outfit. A hypocrite. A liar. A murderer. That’s what I am.
Five times I betrayed the Outfit. With my blood I made a vow to our cause, swore my life to it, promised to put the Outfit first. Above all else. Five times I chose a woman over the good of the Outfit. I betrayed my father. My vow. My men. You reap what you sow. Would my betrayals destroy everything I swore to protect?
Valentina
On our wedding day, I made a vow to stand by Dante’s side. In good and in bad times. To love him through it all.
Growing up in the mafia, I knew the challenges in our life would be numerous. I never expected them to tear at the very base of our family, of our existence.
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I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I'm a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he's quiet, which is very unnerving. Needless to say, I'm not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there's no way on God's green earth I'll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I'll fight for Ciara's freedom so she won't have to face the hell I was forced to endure. But Dominik doesn't make things easy for me.
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Scarred King
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- By: Naomi West
- Narrated by: Shiloh James, Julian Durant
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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What if your boss asked you to have his baby? With one catch: You have to do it the old-fashioned way. Normally, I would've told him to take his offer and shove it. But my mom needs my help. And I can't afford to save her myself. In comes Arsen Adamov with a devil's deal on a silver platter. Have his baby. Then walk away—no strings attached. I'd do anything for my mom. And spending a night with my gorgeous, dangerous, billionaire boss isn't exactly torture.
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Roller coaster of emotions!!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-14-25
By: Naomi West
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Thorns of Lust
- Thorns of Omertà, Book 1
- By: Eva Winners
- Narrated by: Tor Thom, Erin Mallon
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Konstantin wasn’t the type to be ignored. He commanded his criminal empire with an iron fist but he had secrets of his own. But I was Tatiana Nikolaev. I’d never bend to a man’s will or be used as a pawn. Not again. The moment I tempted the fates and played with fire, life spiraled out of control. My only way of survival was to trust again. But could I?
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Good Story
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Luciano
- Belles & Mobsters
- By: Eva Winners
- Narrated by: Lilly Drake, Walker Williams
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Belles and Mobsters were never meant to be together. And I still fell in love with him, only to be torn apart. Lesson learned.
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Reader Beware!
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His to Wed
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- Narrated by: Wen Ross, Charlotte Claremont
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When he invited me to join him for a drink, I thought Alessandro was an ordinary guest at my family's hotel. I didn't know I belonged to him until he told me right there in the restaurant. I thought I had a say in the matter. But when I stood up to leave, it just earned me a sore bottom for the plane ride to New York, where our wedding was already planned for the next day. But I was soaking wet for him before he even walked me down the aisle.
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- By Sleepless Raccoon on 12-09-24
By: Sassa Daniels
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Evil Prince
- Chicago Mafia Dons
- By: Bianca Cole
- Narrated by: Troy Duran, Veronica Fox
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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He’s evil incarnate, cloaked in a beautiful disguise. My father uprooted our family, forcing me to relocate to America. If that wasn’t bad enough, he’s making me marry the son of a psychopath. Maxim Volkov. Heir to the Volkov Bratva. I’d rather die than be shackled to a man so evil. A man who has no soul. His piercing blue eyes are as cold as his stony heart. And he’s not exactly thrilled, either. My life has never felt so hopeless.
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Excellent
- By Amazon Customer on 12-19-24
By: Bianca Cole
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Empire of Desire
- An Age Gap Father's Best Friend Romance
- By: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Callie Dalton, Connor Crais
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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I kissed my father’s best friend, and it kind of didn’t go well. Not only because he’s 18 years older than me - but he also didn’t like it. Not one bit. In my defense, I didn’t mean to fall for him. It just happened. Nathaniel Weaver is the most attractive man I’ve ever seen with enough charisma to blind the sun. He’s bigger than the world, owns half of it, and conquered the other half. He was forbidden. Wrong. So I totally got over him. Or so I told myself. Until we’re forced to get married.
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Who writes these reviews?! Family members?
- By Jessica Leigh on 04-15-22
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Distance
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- By: Luna Mason
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From a poor underground street fighter, I rose to fame as the world heavyweight boxing champion. No one knew I was also a monster who hunted in the shadows. Trapped in the mafia until my debts were paid. A simple deal held my freedom—unify my belts. It seemed simple until an enchanting British firecracker landed on my lap, knocking me sideways. Wanting her was dangerous for us both, but I took her anyway. Leaving me with the choice, fight for my freedom or hers. When the truth is unmasked, could she still love me? Would love be enough to battle our demons and come out on top?
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Jaw Dropping
- By Anonymous User on 08-15-23
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Deviant King
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I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university. One glance from the school’s king blows my plan up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. One glance and he issues his death sentence. His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. “I will destroy you.” Everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind. Black heart. Black soul. I should’ve remained quiet and endured the time I have left. I didn’t. I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne.
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A diamond in a sea of cubic zirconia!
- By Chelsea on 06-04-20
By: Rina Kent
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Scorned Heir
- Scorned Fate, Book 1
- By: Victoria Paige
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Seraphina Moretti is half in love with her best friend's brother. An arranged marriage is in her future, and the groom is not the object of her affection. But then the devil of Wall Street whispers in her ear. Telling her to follow her heart, that the unrequited love she's feeling is reciprocated. She just needs to use a ploy as old as time—jealousy.
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🥀It had potential 🖤
- By 🌼Daisy H. on 08-11-24
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In Good Company
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Callahan Hastings is relentless when it comes to getting what he wants, and what he wants is me–to be his private chef in the Hamptons for the summer. My dream job served to me on a silver platter by one of the wealthiest members of Pembroke Hills Country Club. The only catch? He’s my ex-boyfriend’s older brother with a reputation for being as charming as he is cunning. But Cal doesn’t take no for an answer. He draws you in with flirty smiles and extravagant promises.
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Golden retriever billionaire
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Bourbon and Lies
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In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead—or so the rumor goes. Townies call it a curse. But I’ve lived it, and I won’t survive it again. I’m not a cop anymore, but I’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my small town, is running from it. She’s lying about where she came from and what she’s doing here. I don’t want her near my family or the quiet life I’ve made for myself. But my brothers have other plans.
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Soooo good
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My Dark Fairy Tale
- My Dark Mafia Romance
- By: Giana Darling
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Dane Anderson
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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When a mysterious man rescues her from near death, a young woman finds herself in the throes of a dark and dangerous storybook romance, where pleasure reigns but happy endings are no guarantee.
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GREAT LISTEN.. BUT A DUET WITH NO BOOK 2 UNTIL OCT
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 04-11-25
By: Giana Darling
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- Melissa Francette
- 12-04-23
The support of the love for family
From the entire series u appreciate the realness of the raw trauma from lost and yielding to family. Dante love for the family Val created with him and the way she was his refuge was just amazing to read. I was unable to put this book down.
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- Sherry
- 03-15-25
🩷 Italian accents!! Connor Crais & Ava Lucas🩷
note: Was introduced to the characters Dante & Valentina in By Virtue I Fall which was about D&V's daughter who falls in love with her bodyguard. I bought that audiobook because Connor Crais and Ava Lucas were listed as narrators. They were -- but only had one chapter each. ( While I liked the story, I was dissappointed with the narration. Then I realized I also had Bound by the Past in my library waiting to be listened to.)
Bound by the Past (my 2nd book by Cora Reilly) is Dante and Valentina's story. I really enjoyed both the story and the beautifully performed narration by Connor & Ava. Their Italian accents were great -- sounded so authentic and really added the story IMO. Loved it!
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- K Pettaway
- 05-08-24
Dante aka The Undercover Super Freak
We now get A LOT of the "why's" that happen throughout the bound by blood series. Specifically why Dante keeps Aria's father around despite not agreeing with his methods, or liking him for that matter. Also it's nice to get Dante's pov from the events of Bound by The Past. Since that book was only in Valentina's. Reading how much Dante really desired Val had me fangirling and blushing at times. Interesting to read how he was affected by Gianna and Lily's storylines, and his thoughts about what happens to Fabiano. Dante and Valentina will always be one of favorite couples, being close in age with the characters I can relate to them on a more personal level. And I feel they have a more mature relationship, than other couples in the series, appearing to have less of a power difference. Dante allows Val more of a role in the Made world, even wanting her to be his Consigliere. Their spicy scenes skating on the dominate/submissive themes are always a fun read. I'm glad we got to see more of their lives after Bound by Duty. But I almost wish that this book focused on them, with the kidnapping and aftermath could have been a separate book, maybe a novella. Since this is more of Dante's book, and reflecting on his "betrayals", so plot wise it makes sense. I loved how they introduced Ines and Pietro's (Serafina's parents) romance, I wish they would have gotten a book, so we could see more of their story.
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I believe the enjoyment of the end of this book definitely depends on what order you read it in. I wrote this review after reading the book twice. The first time before reading Twisted Pride and then chronologically (which is after Twisted Pride according to Cora's website). And while I still enjoyed it, the ending wasn't as impactful knowing that Serafina was not suffering like they believed while she was in captivity with Remo. I actually found myself skipping over some of those parts. When I read it the first time around, I was experiencing Serafina's kidnapping, failed rescue, trade and return to Remo from the lens of Dante and his family. So I was on the edge of my seat. But now that I know Serafina was "safe" and falling for Remo, the angst and thrill disappears. Plus when she saves Remo originally I believed she had finally lost it, only leaving because she knew her babies would be respected more in Vegas, and I was shocked that she goes back. But now I know she returned because she loved Remo and she's not "brainwashed". During my first read through this was one of my favorite books, now it's more middle ground. The Serafina and Remo storyline was needed, since we have to know how it impacted her family. But again it's just not as impactful when you read this book after Twisted Pride.
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- ByarsBaby
- 12-10-24
Conner Crais killed it
well like my title says Conner Crais killed this spicy mob tale. I've never read any by this author it has decent amounts of plot & Spice & thankfully this is mostly from Dante's POV the wife wasn't interesting or noteworthy plus Ava Lucas really annoyed me & her spicy scenes grossed me out I had to read her scenes on Kindle
Plot 3.5/5 Spice 4/5 Performances: Conner Crais 10/10 Ava Lucas 1/10 Overall Book Score 7/10
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- bp
- 11-30-21
great love story
They say in life its all about the journey ......Val and Dante have a journey that spans over a decade ...Dante is the Capo who no longer feels worthy to be loved after all in his eyes as capo he had done unspeakable things in the mafia......He recently lost his first wife Carla ... Then he is pressured to marry again in walks Val ... she longs to be wanted and loved ..... She is Chosen to fill the position in hopes that it will be a role to play ,,, Lets just say they get more than what they bargained for .... lol... and more than they ever hoped for ... the narration by Connor Crais and Ava Lucas is five star Stellar ...
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- Wrhodes
- 12-13-20
Dante is the Outfit
This is a great overview of life in the Chicago Outfit with special focus into the thoughts of Dante and how he handles being a Capo and all the responsibilities that go with that position. It takes in dealings with the New York Famiglia as well as the Las Vegas Camorra. Strong characters and life changing events with underlying to die for romance. What more could you ask for. Enjoyed the story and wanted it to continue. I loved reading the book and enjoyed that the audio version brings it all to life. Narration was good. Worth the time and the credit. Can't wait for the rest of Cora Reilly's books to be available on Audible.
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- Andrea
- 01-09-22
❤️❤️
Love the storyline so much, we get to see Remos and Serafinas story from the other POV and why Dante had Scuderi as his 2nd for TOO LONG A TIME.
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- Candace Denson
- 04-11-21
It was okay
I enjoy this type of story, and I love this author, however, the male narrator was distracting because of the way he over pronounced every name. It was quite annoying to me and took some of the enjoyment out of the story for me.
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- ZenTravelJen
- 01-28-24
Ingenious
Cora Reilly really knows how to build an entire world full of intertwining characters and stories without losing track of a single detail. This book is written from Dante’s POV from before his marriage to Valentina up through the end of their story as it’s written in Bound by Duty, which was told from Val’s POV. From that point forward in the timeline, this book is told in dual POV.
This book shows us the stories from Cora Reilly’s previous novels as those plots unfold from within The Outfit. And Cora manages to make it all consistent and cohesive. What a talented writer.
I’ve read all the books from both of her series, and I’ve always wondered why The Outfit in Chicago only got one book. This book is the answer to that, and it’s thoroughly enjoyable.
The narrators are amazing. Especially Connor Craig, who manages to convey a unique voice for each of the many male characters in the book. There are fewer female voices to keep track of, but Ava Lucas does all of them justice.
My only critique is that the plot started to drag a bit after Serafina was kidnapped. Still, I listened to the entire thing in 2 days, so it definitely pulled me in.
I love that Cora Reilly writes actual mafia plots. Many authors of mafia romance simply place their characters in front of a mafia setting, while that aspect of the book remains in the background. Cora blends her romances seamlessly into her well developed crime universe.
Well worth the credit!
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