i listened to this one on audio and thought both narrators did a fantastic job but unfortunately the story & plot fell
flat for me.

this one was pure insta love and i honestly could not really see the connection between the main character. the suspenseful plot line was good but i just don’t think i cared enough about it since the characters just felt a little bland for me. if you’re in the mood for spice and a quick read then i’d still recommend

🖤 billionaire romance
🖤 ONS
🖤 he falls first
🎧 audiobook

Brady + Lily
This book was so well written and so so good! I had such a good time listening to it 😮‍💨

I enjoyed that this wasn’t just another book about a one night stand, but this had a storyline that kept you hooked until the very end.
Also a very grumpy and broody man being overly obsessed with a woman? YUM.

Oh, this story is HOT! It’s like spicy++. Smut on another level. Four out of five chilli peppers.

Now this is the fastest burn on the planet. And I was grinning to the gods throughout the beginning of the book cause WHAT THE HECK!? It’s tense and steamy and dark. I freaking loved it!

This is the most relatable sentence I’ve ever heard:
“I don’t know whether or not I want to kill you. Or if I am completely in love with you.”
Like? Girl! I get it!

This story is a complete standalone. Yes, it is part of a series. But you don’t need to read the other books to be able to understand this one. Which was a blessing.

Narrator feedback
I liked the female narrator. She threw a good amount of emotions in her narrating, which I liked a lot. And she had a nice voice to listen to, even at 1.25 speed.
The male one.. not so much I’m afraid. He was rather bland and monotone. Needed more emotions. I did like the depth of his voice though. Fitted the character nicely. Just wish there was more life in it.

These Spade boys! Despite all their protestations when they fall for the one, they fall hard and fast and Brady Spade was no different to his brothers especially when he spotted a blue eyed blonde across the airport. His anger at flying commercial soon turned to anticipation when he discovered his mystery woman was the attendant on his flight. One flirtation later despite it leading to a night that rocked his world, for once the next morning he was the one waking up to an empty bed after Lily made like Cinderella, leaving him in a post coital glow and he wouldn’t see her again for six months.

You’ve gotta love an arrogant, all alpha hero like Brady especially when he falls first and is made to eat his words. Commitment was a dirty word for him but when it came to Lily there were no lengths he wasn’t willing to go to claim her. There was so much steamy passion between them that I almost blushed in a couple of places, but Lily is a girl with a past that has her on the run, always looking over her shoulder and the last thing she wants is to endanger Brady or any of his family. I love this author’s style. The writing is first class with a fantastic flow to it, with absorbing storylines to balance out the steamy romance, and honestly, for me she’s outdone herself with the plot of The Sinner building the tension and putting Brady and Lily’s relationship under pressure before reaching a gripping conclusion. The passion and lust between them was palpable and to round out the story was the fabulous familial relationships that allow for the participation of characters from other series. Definitely five stars from this reader.

I’ve read the book and loved it but together these narrators' breathed life into the characters of Brady and Lily. I’ve listened to Tor Thom and Ava Erickson performing separately but together they produced a seamless performance which just reinforced why I know if I see their names on an audiobook, I’m in for an amazing listening experience.

Marni Mann has a formula, this books follows it, and it always works.
Alpha billionaire egregious playboy changes his ways instantly and rescues damsel in distress. Add in a few minor tropes and a huge helping of spice and you'll end up with a hot and interesting story.
This round you get a touch of danger and mystery added in. The MFC has a dangerous ex she's been running from. I made it through this story in just a few days despite a busy schedule otherwise. The heat alone kept me coming back.

I love both narrators and they really add to the story.

The spice was absolutely amazing in this, like right off bat we were getting hot & heavy 😮‍💨😮‍💨. I also love a flight-attendant romance plot since I feel like we don’t see as many of those. I enjoyed the tension that Lily’s past brought, but just didn’t really vibe with the actual plot; it fell through for me here 😕 I found myself a bit bored if I’m being honest

I do think Tor Thom & Ava Erickson did an amazing job narrating this one! Tor’s voice doesn’t even sound real to me & just does things to me 🤪

Oh lord this book is spicy. Brady is a billionaire hotel chain owner, and perpetual bachelor, in fact he only does one night stands. Lily is a flight attendant who is definitely hiding something. And one night couldn’t possibly be enough. There is no slow burn in this one. They are positively incendiary.

I listened to this one, and Ava Erickson and Tor Thom are magnificent. This book features wonderfully grumpy and sunshine MCs, is deliciously dirty, and caused me to wonder if I’ve been drinking wine wrong this whole time (IYKYK). And because Brady and Ava are being haunted by her past, (hunted?) There’s also a lot of tension and mystery surrounding Lily’s past, and Marni Mann does an excellent job building up that suspense. This is book can be read on its own, but it is part of an interconnected series. And you should DEFINITELY check out the rest of the series.

THIS. MAN. 😮‍💨 The way that Brady literally goes to the end of the earth and back for Lily, I CANNOT. I love them so much. Marni’s men just get more and more delicious with each book. I’ve said it multiple times and I’ll say it here again, no one rights spice like Marni. It is so toe-curling hot. I really enjoyed the suspense elements of this book, it added so much depth to the plot and I ate it up. If Marni writes it, I’m going to read it either way but the Spade series has me hooked. 5/5 stars!

The Sinner by Marni Mann is book 3 in the Spade Hotel series. I have not listened or read the other 2 books in this series however, this one can be read as a stand alone book. Brady Spade is the only one left out of his brothers and friends to settle down. He is not that kind of guy until he meets Lily the first class flight attendant on his flight to Scotland. Once Brady gets his mind on something on his mind he does not give up. He wants Lily in his bed for one night and one night only. Six months later Brady is on a private jet his his brothers and friends on their way to Tampa for some fun. To Brady's surprise the flight attendant on this flight is Lily. He hasn't seen her since she left a note and his bed before he woke up. Is this the one woman that will make Brady forget all of his own rules?

The Sinner is the third book in the Spade Hotel romance series. Lily is trying to outrun her last and has been spending as much time in the air as possible as a flight attendant. When she meets Brady Spade on a flight there is instant chemistry, but it can only ever be a one night thing. The demons in her past will get in the way if something goes farther, but when Brady and Lily meet again there is no keeping them apart. Brady has finally found the one he’s been looking for in Lily and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even take on her crazy and controlling ex. Will Brady and Lily be able to make their relationship work? And how will they escape Lily’s last to find that elusive happily ever after?

I am always a fan of Marni Mann’s work and I enjoy the Spade Hotel series, but the more I’ve been reading this type of book lately the more I’m not in the mods for it. As always, the writing and storytelling in this book was great and so were the characters. This romance is full of spicy scenes and great for somebody looking for that, which used to be me but lately I want something with a little more substance and less spice. The storyline in this book was well laid out and executed, but I am not a huge fan of the domineering ex trope and wished this story would have played out differently. Overall this was a good romance read with lots of spice and would be perfect for someone looking for that. If you are a fan of Marni Mann’s other work this book hits the mark and is worth picking up.

3.5 stars!

A perfect combination of spice, suspense and an alpha "touch-her-and-die" billionaire MMC. 🔥

Love Ava Erickson as the female narrator, Tor Thom was great for the male narration but his reading of the FMC parts was a tiny bit cringey.

I actually listened to this without listening/reading the rest of the Spade Hotel series, so it definitely works as a standalone but I'm intrigued by the rest of the characters enough to want to go back and read their stories!

Another easy read by this author. It’s the third in the Slade brothers series, where the last playboy brother falls in love. It’s quite similar to the first two in the series. Enough spice, dilemmas and perfect narration!

The Sinner♠️
By Marni Mann📚

Review📝

Definitely my new favorite in the series. They are all great, but this one struck me in a different way. The mmc was a true man's man—he was very protective. Right now, I would marry him. I really like the story's development and the extra layer of suspense. A truly amazing book, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next in the series!

Billionaire💸
Romantic suspense😱
Spicy AF🌶️
Grumpy x sunshine☀️

5 stars
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I will choose a billionaire romance any day of the week! This one did not disappoint.
Brady had me swooning when he fell first for Lilly, the flight attendant.
Brady knew what he wanted and he perused Lilly hard while she pushed back at all his attempts after the classic one night stand.

I appreciated and enjoyed the mystery/stalker aspect that really switch things up from your average billionaire romance and kept me on the edge of my seat!
I also appreciated the no 3rd act breakup- she had already given him a hard time for long enough 😅

I did this one on audio and have no complaints for the narrators at all! 🥵

Thank you Netgalley for this ALC 🫶🏼

This was my first book by this author. The stalking storyline was much darker than I imagined and the reasons for why the police wasn’t involved didn’t make much sense. That storyline took up most of the second half of the book but I appreciated how the author used it to bring the leads closer and develop the romantic storyline. While the two leads had good chemistry and their scenes sizzled with spice, there were elements around their dynamic that made me uncomfortable - the MMC came across as quite controlling and given the FMC’s previous history of abusive relationships, it bothered me to see her end up in a situation with a power imbalance due to the MMC’s money and dominant personality. How the male characters referred to the women in the book felt quite objectifying at times. Other than that the writing was engaging and the flow was natural.

LOVEDDDD!! this was my first book by Marni, and it won't be my last! Thank you so much for my early review copy!

Thank you NetGalley for the Ark audio addition of “the Sinner”.

Having just finished the audio ARC of “The Sinner” by Marni Mann, I can confidently say that this book delivers on every level! From the moment the story kicks off, listeners are treated to a spicy smut fest that draws you in immediately. Ava Erickson and Tor Thom's narration brings Brady and Lily's dynamic to life with impeccable chemistry and emotion.

Lily is a deeply relatable character whose struggle with a dangerous ex adds layers of tension and urgency to the plot. Brady, despite his past as a "hit it and quit it" type, steps up as a strong, protective figure who is determined to keep Lily safe. Their relationship evolves amidst the chaos, creating a captivating interplay of passion and suspense.

The pacing of the story is spot-on, keeping you engaged from start to finish, with just the right amount of naughtiness to satisfy any romance fan. Mann expertly weaves together a thrilling adventure filled with danger, desire, and resilience.

If you’re looking for a heart-pounding romantic suspense that doesn't shy away from steamy moments, then “The Sinner” is the perfect read (or listen) for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—I highly recommend diving in!

This book was one hot read from page one and stayed that way throughout the book. Brady and Lily's story was one heck of a roller coaster ride and dealt with some heavy issues.

Lily is a flight attendant working for the Dalton family when but ran into Brady before her job started with the Dalton's. What a surprise she had when she found him on one of her flights with the family after the pair shared one intense hot night together. In what was supposed to be one night quickly turning to more nights and more all together despite her being on the run from an ex that is down right scary.

Brady, working on the latest Spade hotel remodel and acquisition was only looking for one night but much to his surprise he could not get Lily out of his system. When he was least expecting it he found that he wanted more with her and would do anything to protect her from the ex that was after her.

This was a great read that moved along well. The characters had chemistry off the charts and were a good match for each other. I enjoyed the return of character from both the previous Spade Hotel books as well as the Dalton Brothers series and I look forward to seeing where this series will go next.

Get ready for spice from beginning to end. Not just spice but a fabulous story. Rich, hot man + beautiful woman with a dangerous past = perfection.

God I love Marni’s books so much. I was literally SWEATING in the first 10% okay??? Literally one of my fav spicy authors and does she know how to write her billionaire men. Wow. I had so much fun with Brady + Lily! What I really liked about this one was there was more of a suspenseful / protective plot which kept you entertained and it wasn’t all spice. The narrator’s Ava and Tor were a 10/10.

What to expect:
✨billionaire
✨flight attendant fmc
✨one night stand
✨the protector
✨suspense plot
✨touch her and die
✨dual pov
✨all the spice

5/5✨
4🌶️

Thank you NG & Dreamscape for this ALC!