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Secrets & Sake

A Paranormal Yakuza Duet, Book 1

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Secrets & Sake

By: CJ Ravenna
Narrated by: Nick Cracknell
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Jinta

He’s a yakuza with secrets. I’m the reporter determined to bring them to light.

When people start going missing, I sense a story that could make my whole career. I even have the perfect suspect: Raiden Noboru, enforcer for the most powerful yakuza organization in Japan.

The plan is simple: go undercover as "Hiro" the photographer, cozy up to Raiden, and discover all he knows about the disappearances.

Problem is? Raiden isn't the monster I thought he was. The beast beneath his skin is fiercely protective of what's his, but he worships my body and soul, showing me a tender side of himself he hides from the rest of the world.

But I've got a story to tell. All I have to do... is betray the man I'm falling for.

Raiden

I stopped believing in fated mates long ago. Love only ends in heartbreak.

Ever since I was a boy, my only purpose has been to serve the Namikawa-kai.

Until him. The minute I see Hiro smile like a sunbeam and catch his cherry blossom scent, I've got to have him. What I thought would be a casual fling becomes so much more. Hiro is mine. Mine to care for, mine to protect. No one else can have him.

Before I realize it, I'm beginning to dream of a life outside the yakuza, a life with Hiro. Too bad that’s all it’ll ever be. A dream. I’ll never make someone as innocent as Hiro happy. I’m a criminal, and I’m no good for him…

…But I can’t stay away from him.

Secrets & Sake is book 1 in A Paranormal Yakuza Duet. It features insta-love, fated mates and wolf shifters, a sunshine undercover reporter and the grumpy yakuza soft only for him, loads of possessive touch-him-and-die vibes, plenty of searingly hot spice, and a Happy-For-Now conclusion.

©2024 CJ Ravenna (P)2024 CJ Ravenna Paranormal Romance Fiction Heartfelt Fantasy Dream Mafia

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Possessive mates, werewolves, gangs, kn0tting spice, an abundance of hurt/comfort and a plot that just kept turning - all the things that can make me feral for a story, and it's safe to say I absolutely adored this book. I was completely infatuated with the backdrop of Tokyo crime lords, undercover reporters and mythical beasts. The two MCs have boatloads of painful history and hangups holding them back from just giving into their fated mate bond, despite the very insta-lust/love vibe they have going on and I was breathless to the end waiting for them to get some resolution. As it's a duet we have a HFN with a bit of a cliffhanger, but it's such a beast of a book (nearly 10hrs long) I was very happy with where it ended, while still very much looking forward to book 2. The narration is outstanding, with clearly defined characters and a werewolf growl to make you swoon.

Yakuza, Mythical Beasts and Fated Mates

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The narrator really fit the story, very pleasant voice.
A paranormal Japanese yakuza story with many tension filled events. Both MCs had really unhappy pasts and Raiden, despite being a strong werewolf enforcer, was still suffering appalling abuse. I would have liked to read more positive moments to temper all the horrible situations. The ending is HFN but not a horrible cliffhanger. The second part promises even more danger and suspence.

lots of suspence

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loved this story when I read it an hearing it come to life was incredible!

This narrator was fantastic!!

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I loved the book when I read it and the audio was next level . I’ve never listened to anything narrated by Nick Cracknell before and I’m impressed I’ll definitely be looking into more or his narrations .

Really Good

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Discover a unique blend of shifter-fated mates and Mafia in this MM romance. What more could you ask for out of a book?

As a newcomer to both the author and the narrator, I embarked on this literary journey with no preconceived notions. To my delight, I found myself captivated by the story from the very beginning.

We meet Jinta (Hiro), a journalist and a human who is unaware that shifters even exist. He's a disappointment to his family and is looking for a big story to make them proud, but he unearths far more.

Raiden, part of the Yakuza organisation, is a powerful enforcer and werewolf shifter.
When the two meet, Raiden feels the pull but ignores it.

Despite their undeniable connection, Jinta and Raiden face insurmountable obstacles that threaten to keep them apart.

It's a well-written book, enjoyable, and with good character depth. I enjoyed the world-building that helped me envision the book and its characters.

Nick Cracknell did a great job narrating this book. He brought the characters to life and made the experience enjoyable. I would recommend this book.

Secrets & Sake
A Paranormal Yakuza Duet, Book 1
By: CJ Ravenna
Narrated by: Nick Cracknell
Series: A Paranormal Yakuza Duet, Book 1
Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins

❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.20 speed on Audible

I received this audiobook for free from GRR at my request. My review is my opinion and an honest review - neither the author nor GRR influenced my opinion.

MM - Shifter - Fated Mates - Mafia

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I enjoyed this engaging, intriguing story that has plenty of mystery, suspense, and drama, along with a few surprising twists. It's a yakuza (aka mafia) story, so of course there is some violence, beating, abuse, etc. At the heart, though, is the romance/instalove/fated mates story of two men with baggage and painful pasts to spare. Jinta is a journalist who has never been good enough for his family and is always overshadowed by his brother. He finally gets a chance to prove himself by going undercover to try and identify who is kidnapping people in Tokyo. His focus is on Raiden, a yakuza enforcer, but when they meet, emotions spark and sizzle hotter than a branding iron, and Jinta has trouble keeping his focus on the missing people and his story. Raiden has secrets of his own a la big bad wolf. It's a compelling story that had me on the edge of my chair waiting to see what would happen when all the secrets were revealed. The story is action-packed and includes curses, forced servitude, betrayal, possession. werewolves, hunters, and more. The ending took me a little by surprise and leads into the 2nd book. I can't wait to see how Jinta handles his new lifestyle.

The narration was very good, and the voices of the characters really suited how I would expect them to sound.

I received a free copy and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Exciting and suspenseful MM werewolf mafia mystery

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Their respective ambitions put Jinta and Raiden together but the fact that at some point Jinta is going to either confess his motivation to Raiden or it's going to come out, probably at the worst time. I'm a huge fan of these stories where one character hides who/what he really is to get close to another character. It's a treat to see how the author handles the revelation and the feelings of betrayal crested. The combination of journalist with a member of the yakuza as well as the mystery of the disappearances and the fated mates and shifter aspect hit all the right notes for me. I really enjoyed Nick Cracknell's narration in this one. He caught the characters and their emotions extremely well.

Secrets and Revelations

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Had a amazing time listening to this book full of amazing character development and interesting cultures and world building

My honest review

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M/M
Grumpy/Sunshine
Fated mates
Mystery
Secret identity
Wearwolf shifter/human
Dangerous Crime gang/undercover reporter that is determined to take them down and find missing girls
TBC

This was a new to me author and I really enjoyed this story for the most part. I liked both of the MCs and thought they had great chemisty. It was a bit instalust/love but I'm use to seeing that in fated mates stories. I found the story very interesting from start to finish. I loved that the fist half was slower in plot and focused on the relationship development. Then there was lots of action and twists and surprises. There was definitely angst but it was medium and not too much. There was lots of great steamy scenes to break up the intensity.

Not going to rate it 5 stars because there were some plot lines that seemed like an odd choice to me. I can't really mention them though without spoilering. I would still recommend this though as it was great overall.

The narrator did a fantastic job. He had a very pleasant reading voice. He expressed all the emotions wonderfully and brought the story to life. He gave all the characters, not just the 2 MCs, their own distinct voices so ut was easy to follow the story and it was a pleasure to listen to.

Enjoyable story and fantastic narration

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A fantastic start to a must follow duet by CJ Ravenna. Interesting character and word with superb narration from Nick Cracknell.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Great start

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