An intriguing story about the 1950's and one woman and her rise from an escort to a true crime genius. One can only ask what would I do in her situation. This story is set in Australia with rich characters that come to life and make you want to rush to the end. With humor and drama in the right places, this was a great book that I enjoyed. I will be looking for more by Noel Mealey!

**please note due to low rating I will not be leaving a public review for this book as I have not paid for it.**

Narrated by Fiona Press ⭐⭐
This narrator has an absolutely stunning voice but my God did she do the most terrible job with this book. It was impossible to keep track of the story line and characters due to the narrators inability to change her voice for the characters. I don't feel that I can rate this book appropriately. It definitely would have been better in book form.
Story by Noel Mealey star rating NA

Sunny Sinclair is the kind of main character you can’t stop reading about, she’s funny, witty and extremely intelligent. The plot and the characters were all great I loved the story. I didn’t necessarily love the writing style or the narrator, maybe it was just one or both or something I don’t know but it was a little difficult to follow, could just be me. But I think I would try readying a physical book from this author as I loved everything else

A little bit hard to follow. I listened to the audio version and the production did a great job. However I struggled to get engaged with the storyline and characters

I just couldn't not get into this, no matter how many time I tried. I was not sure what it was but I just couldn't enjoy it

The Seduction of Sunni Sinclair is an audiobook I will be recommending to my friends. This work of Historical Fiction has an interesting story with fantastically written characters. Different from the rest of the books on my shelf, I'm glad I chose to give this work by Noel Mealey a listen.

"The Seduction of Sunni Sinclair" by Noel Mealey, narrated by Fiona Press, is a captivating tale set in 1954 that follows the audacious Sunni Sinclair as she breaks free from the criminal underworld of Sydney to start a new life in a lawless mining town near Newcastle. As Sunni ventures into a world of danger and deception, she becomes a champion of justice, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's rights while navigating the complexities of her tumultuous past.
Narrated by Fiona Press, the audiobook brings Sunni's story to life with rich detail and atmospheric narration. The vivid portrayal of Sunni's journey, from seeking vengeance against her former lover to orchestrating daring heists, is enhanced by Press's nuanced performance, drawing listeners into the thrilling narrative filled with action, intrigue, and betrayal.
Mealey's expert storytelling weaves together a tale of empowerment, ambition, and self-discovery, exploring themes of female resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Sunni Sinclair emerges as a compelling protagonist, driven by wit, intelligence, and fierce independence that sets her apart in a male-dominated world. Through Sunni's experiences, the novel delves into the complexities of societal expectations and the challenges women face in pursuing their dreams, offering a thought-provoking and empowering narrative.
Despite the novel's merits, including its thrilling plot and compelling characters, I found that ebook preferred listening to this particular audiobook. While Fiona Press's narration is skilful and engaging, it didn't resonate with me as strongly as I had hoped. I believe that reading the book in print format has allowed me to connect more deeply with Sunni's story and appreciate the nuances of Mealey's prose.
Overall, "The Seduction of Sunni Sinclair" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that blends romance, intrigue, and empowerment in a richly detailed historical setting. Whether enjoyed through the audiobook format or in print, this tale of desire, ambition, and self-discovery is sure to charm and captivate readers seeking a blend of excitement, passion, and fierce independence. Prepare to be transported into Sunni Sinclair's world, where empowerment and seduction reign supreme, and where Fiona Press's narration brings the story to life with vivid authenticity.

I thought that this book was different than many I have heard before, witty and written very well. While I found it entertaining and unique there were moments where I felt a bit bored. It was short though and that combined with the humor of the main character made it very likeable.

Wow! I did not see this book coming at all! This book follows retired escort Sunni Sinclair who left her life involving the crime world in the past ... or so we might think. When someone from her past comes back into her world and turns up dead she finds herself looking into a crime that could set herself and a few people up for life.

The one negative this I would say about this book is that it was a little slow. I found myself not looking forward to picking it up until about half way through. That being said once things picked up I couldn't put it down! Because she is so inexperienced in committing a crime herself but also being the leader in her group I found the story funny as well as intriguing. And that ending ... mind blown! Will there be a sequel? I hope so!

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a female led crime novel! Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this novel!

This is a book about an escort turned into boss for a heist. While this book is a great premise and I loved a woman boss idea, I never felt very connected to the characters and therefore didn’t really care about the outcome. Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for a fair review.

3 stars.**

I was about 80% through this book when it disappeared from my Netgalley app.

A bummer, because I was just starting to get invested.

This has all of the elements of a book I would like.

A caper. A strong female protagonist. A romantic foreign locale. Historical Fiction.

But. I don't know if my issue was the narrator or the writing. I really struggled to care enough to really pay attention. I was zoning out and back in.

I liked it. Not sure I liked it enough to buy it to get to the end.

*with thanks to NetGalley for the Audio ARC in exchange for this honest review.

** wish that NetGalley app sent a "FINISH NOW" notice so I don't lose a book whilst I'm in the middle of it!

Just wrapped up this audiobook! The book's description piqued my interest. Although I initially found the pacing slow and had difficulty keeping track of all the names, the plot hooked me, particularly Sunni's unwavering pursuit of her goals. Delving into the criminal underworld was absorbing, and the characters' intricate flaws made their personal journeys captivating. Despite its merits, it took me some time for me to finish, and the narration didn't rank as my favorite among all the audiobooks I've listened to. I believe I would have connected more if I had read the book rather than listened to the audiobook.

"A notorious escort, a daring heist... the rest is history."

The words that grabbed me and made me excited for this story... but I really wished I enjoyed this story more than I did. The writing style is easy and comfortable but the actual story left me more confused than interested. It felt a little all over the place, I just-just start to think I am going to enjoy this and then I'm confused again and not in a good way....

The narrator was good and stopped me from DNFing this book. I will like to try another book of the author ,Noel Mealey, as I like the way she writes.

I do not know if I will categorize this as a mystery and the romance? Romance was little and more confusing don't know if it really added to the story maybe if there was a little more... maybe it can be added to the 'closed door romance'.
I will categorize this book as action/historic fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley for supplying the ARC of this book!
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I really wanted to enjoy this book and fire a lot of it I did. I was on the edge of my seat at times. However, the ending was contrived and made the entire push and pull of of the novel a waste of time. If the author had been as thorough in creating the storyline as they had with the characters, it would have been excellent, but the plot took too many 190 degree turns. I understand when IA book brings you full circle but this one made too many circles except when the plot was driven completely by chance. The narration was excellent though.

This book was probably not exactly for me.

I wanted to plunge into a book that I typically didn’t go for, so seeing it was available I chose the audio in netgalley. The narrator did well… buttttt the story just didn’t pull me in how I wanted it to. I did finish it but had to replay it a few times just to get into it again.

Sunni investigates someone she believed was the reason for her friend Lou’s death. She develops a plan or a “heist” to seek revenge and gets people together to basically carry out her plan. Basically, she’s like this female “boss” that everyone listens to which, why, is beyond me. All the people she works with are super shady and all in all it was an OKAY read but it didn’t like... push me off the edge of my seat to grab it.

Again, the book was well written, all information provided was easy to follow, but it was a slow read for me and I’m one that typically goes for a super-fast paced one. I also love shorter chapters and I felt some of these chapters really drug out.

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I really wanted to enjoy this and thought the audiobook narrator was phenomenal, but the book felt all over the place and I found it really hard to get into the characters or fully understand the plot and motivations. Thank you for the ALC.

So first I would like to thank NetGalley for this listen. However, I was utterly disappointed. The story dragged on and felt like a sitcom that was on the brink of getting cancelled. While the story had a decent plot, the writing lacked some vivid details to pull me in. I also kept thinking the book description really didn’t mesh with the story. The narrator was strong, so that’s a plus!

Was archived before I could review it... It's a shame because I missed the downloading deadline by like one day or so... I thought the book had been remove right after I picked I up. Very disappointed that the site doesn't send some sort of an urgent reminder. There's an idea for future devolpment.

First off, thank you netgalley for a copy of this book.

I am so sad to say I did not like this book. I just don't think the setting matched with the synopsis. For example, and maybe I missed it entirely, but what references did this book embody of the 50's? And to me the entire premise was two enemies vying for the ultimate title and it just didn't come together to make sense for me. And just what was that ending!?!?

Overall, I just did not vibe with this book which was such a disappointment as I love these types of mysteries.

This one was not for me. Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read this book. I will be on the look out for more from Mealey, but this is not my cuppa.