Taken by the Mobster
About this audiobook
Declan didn't expect for his latest score to be Liv's heart.
"Declan Quinn" is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. With a reputation built on his cunning and ruthlessness, he has become an unstoppable force in the criminal world. A string of bank robberies along the East Coast has solidified his place in infamy but may send him to an early grave.
Olivia "Liv" O'Reilly is a woman haunted by her past and her disastrous engagement to the heir of a powerful Boston mob family. Forced to live life on the run because of the relentless pursuit of her former fiance, she dreams of returning home to her family in Boston. But fate has a different plan when her ex-boyfriend Declan Quinn walks into the bank in northern Pennsylvania where Olivia works, changing both of their lives in an instant.
Driven by desperation, Declan takes Olivia hostage, hoping to keep her from talking to the authorities about his latest heist. As they spend time together after years apart, a spark snuffed by Liv's father is reignited. But their pasts, coupled with Declan's criminal lifestyle and dangerous reputation, threaten to tear them apart.
About the author
Jeremy Bartelt is a Sioux City, Iowa based audio engineer, music/audiobook producer, voice artist, sound designer, and composer. He brings a lifetime of classical music study (bass trombone, piano, voice) to his over 25 years of audio engineering and teaching. He now runs his own freelance audio business, 2219 Sound. 2219 Sound is built on experience in many different cities and venues with many different genres and projects. It is also built on a passion for independent and underground projects to receive professional treatment and see a public release. Plus, in addition to his own career, Jeremy has mentored many students and bands to future success in their careers, through his 15 years of high school and college teaching Whether it is producing in million-dollar studios with endless resources or in a home studio with, well, not endless resources, Jeremy has the expertise and experience to bring almost any audio project to life, no matter how big or small.
Jeremy’s audiobook career took off unexpectedly after advertising his engineering business. Expecting work as a editor, proofer, and mastering engineer (which he does for national entertainment companies), he was surprised to be asked to be a voice artist, sound designer, and composer, as well. Now, he takes audiobook projects from script to mastered files.
If Jeremy is not in the studio, he is volunteering in his kids’ school, transporting his kids to one of their many events, or out running or biking.
Mimi Francis is a sassy and confident romance writer known for her steamy tales of passion that leave readers breathless. Her creative writing style is filled with vivid imagery and bold characters that make her stories come alive. Born and raised in Montana, Mimi has always had a passion for writing and storytelling.
Mimi’s love for writing began when she was a teenager and she honed her craft by penning countless short stories and journaling. As an adult, she turned to fan fiction as an outlet for her need to write. But it wasn’t until she started writing romance novels that she truly found her niche. Her books are filled with sizzling chemistry, well-developed characters, and laugh-out-loud humor.
When she’s not busy crafting her latest heart stopping romance, Mimi can be found sipping margaritas and indulging in her favorite Marvel movies. She’s a self-proclaimed fangirl who can’t get enough of superheroes and epic battles. But her true obsession lies with the TV show Supernatural, which she has watched from beginning to end more times than she cares to admit.
Mimi is also a wife and mother as well as a loving dog mom to four adorable Shih Tzus named Sebastian, Sadie, Sasha, and Sophie. Her furry companions keep her company while she writes and provide endless entertainment with their playful antics.
Mimi’s writing career started with her first novel, “Private Lives,” the first book in her Second Chances in Hollywood series. Since then, she has published several more books, including the Loves of Lakeside series, set in her home state of Montana. Mimi enjoys writing strong female leads and steamy romance scenes that leave readers wanting more.
You can connect with Mimi on Instagram and Facebook at @author.mimi.francis, on X at @author_mimi, on TikTok at @authormimifrancis, or on her website mimifrancis.com.
