Provoked by Rebecca Zanetti

Provoked

Missing vampire returns to a war-torn world

Written byRebecca Zanetti
Narrated byKaren White
Length10h47m
Release dateMay 20, 2015
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (37 ratings)

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AuthorRebecca Zanetti
NarratorKaren White
Runtime10h47m
PublishedMay 20, 2015
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (37 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Rebecca Zanetti’s *Provoked* is a sizzling, high-stakes paranormal romance where the missing aren’t always gone forever—and the ones who return come with claws, secrets, and dangerously unresolved tension. Jase Kayrs, a vampire warrior presumed dead in the eternal war between his kind and demons, resurfaces after six years with no memory of where he’s been or why he’s back. Zanetti crafts a world where loyalty is a currency and survival means trusting the wrong people at the right time. The audiobook crackles with sharp dialogue, morally gray characters, and a plot that zips between slow-burn romance and explosive action, all while keeping readers guessing about who Jase can truly become.

What makes this audiobook shine is Karen White’s razor-sharp narration. Her voice glides between Jase’s gruff, battle-scarred edge and the sultry tension with his long-lost lover, Sienna, with effortless precision. White doesn’t just read the lines—she *performs* them, modulating tone to highlight the book’s duality: the gritty, military precision of vampire politics and the raw, unfiltered passion of a relationship tested by time and trauma. The pacing never drags, even when Zanetti takes time to flesh out the world’s lore, and the production quality ensures every whisper of magic or growl of a demon feels immersive.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Karen White’s performance in *Provoked* is the kind of vocal alchemy that turns a solid romance into an unputdownable experience. She nails Jase’s brooding intensity—think Chris Hemsworth in a trench coat, but with more fangs—and her rendition of Sienna’s fiery, stubborn determination makes their push-pull romance feel electric. The way White balances the book’s action sequences with its quieter, more intimate moments is masterful. When Jase and Sienna finally reunite, her voice drips with the kind of restrained emotion that forces you to hit pause and savor the moment. That said, the audiobook isn’t without its hiccups. Zanetti’s world-building occasionally leans too hard on exposition dumps, which White gamely tries to sell but can’t fully salvage. And while the pacing is generally tight, the final act’s resolution feels a tad rushed, as if the editor worried the clock was running out on the narrator’s studio time. Still, *Provoked* is a standout in the genre, especially for listeners who crave romance with bite—literally. The chemistry between Jase and Sienna is palpable, and White’s narration ensures you won’t miss a single shiver of tension or growl of frustration. If you’re a fan of Zanetti’s *Dark Protector* series, you’ll recognize the signature Zanetti blend of danger, devotion, and delicious danger. If you’re new to her work, *Provoked* is a perfect gateway drug. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself binge-listening until the wee hours, tissues in hand for the feels and a snack ready for the inevitable late-night munchies.

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