MacRieve by Kresley Cole

MacRieve

Lykae vengeance meets forbidden obsession

Written byKresley Cole
Narrated byDario Dossena
Length12h09m
Release dateNovember 1, 2019
LanguageItalian
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AuthorKresley Cole
NarratorDario Dossena
Runtime12h09m
PublishedNovember 1, 2019
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesRomance, Fantasy, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Kresley Cole’s *MacRieve* is a raw, unapologetic paranormal romance where ancient grudges collide with simmering desire. Uilleam MacRieve isn’t just any lykae—he’s a predator with nine centuries of bloodlust and bitterness, kidnapped by a fanatical human cult bent on eradicating supernatural breeds. When he escapes, he’s left feral, starving for vengeance, and utterly unprepared for the one human who might just be his match. This isn’t your typical alpha hero with a heart of gold; MacRieve is all claws and curses, his rage tempered only by the reckless need to claim what he wants—which, tragically, is the one thing he can’t have: his enemy’s daughter. If you crave romance steeped in danger, with zero sugarcoating, this is your fix.

Cole’s worldbuilding is lush but brutal, layering Celtic folklore with visceral lykae lore where shifting isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a survival tactic. The tension crackles from the first chapter, but the real marvel is how Cole refuses to soften the edges. MacRieve’s rage is mesmerizing, his desperation infuriating, and his chemistry with the stubborn, quick-witted human heroine borderline toxic. It’s messy, morally gray, and all the better for it. Dario Dossena’s narration elevates this chaos. His voice is a growl wrapped in honey, effortlessly conveying MacRieve’s primal fury and, against all odds, the reluctant tenderness he can’t suppress. The production is crisp, with immersive sound design that doesn’t overpower the dialogue—exactly what this intense, dialogue-driven story demands.

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Editor's Review

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Dario Dossena’s performance of *MacRieve* is a masterclass in vocal gymnastics, but it’s not just the baritone growls or the way he makes MacRieve sound like he’s chewing nails when he’s angry that sold me—it’s how he balances the lykae’s savagery with the rare, aching vulnerability that slips through. His rendition of the heroine, Bowen, is just as compelling, grounding the story’s more unhinged moments with a steel-spined resilience that keeps the power dynamic from feeling like a cliché. That said, there were a few jarring moments where Dossena’s cadence veered into singsongy territory during particularly heated exchanges, breaking the spell just enough to pull me out of the moment. And while Cole’s writing is undeniably addictive, the middle act drags like a lykae wading through molasses—too much internal monologue, not enough forward momentum. Still, I couldn’t stop listening. *MacRieve* isn’t a book you ‘enjoy’ so much as endure, in the best way—like a winter storm you can’t look away from. The chemistry between MacRieve and Bowen is electric, their banter crackling with a hostility that somehow, impossibly, simmers into something deeper. The lykae’s curse isn’t just a plot device; it’s a prison, and Cole writes it with such visceral dread that you’ll flinch every time MacRieve’s control slips. The production is top-notch, too, with ambient sounds that never feel tacked on, but the real star is Dossena’s ability to make you believe in a man who’s more beast than man. If you want romance that bites back, this is it.

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