Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this audio ARC.

I was so excited when I found out I was approved for this! I loved it so much.

A mafia rom-com about a woman mob boss and a middle school math teacher mmc with a weak stomach. Richards did an excellent job conveying her characters and the situation they were in. The mmc was a pathetic, down bad, whimpering man for his girl. The fmc, at first, was simply trying to preserve the business her father left behind and prove that she was the person to do it. She did not have her sights set on a love match, she just needed a husband that would not try to take over and allow her to lead.

Will be recommending this!!

I’ve been so obsessed with this book since I read it last year and jumped at the chance to request the early copy of the audiobook and omg it was perfection. Dual narration of my favorite characters made every bit of this book even better.

Mafia Romance
Forced proximity
Slow burn …but so worth it

Dual narration- Tim Paige & Kelsey Navarro Foster

*** absolutely fantastic narration. These two narrators did a great job.

This is a dark RomCom type listen. It’s listed as dark romance but it had me laughing out loud. Nate and Venessa are so well written and developed I want to just jump right into the story to be their friend.

Over all a great fun and entertaining listen. Really enjoyed the authors writing style. Highly recommend!

Thank you Tantor Audio for the free copy of the audiobook!

I absolutely flew through this audiobook! I would die for Nate and Vanessa (probably not figuratively I am so out of shape and there is too much running for your life around them).

Without spoiling anything, there was a character introduced relatively early on that gave me the major ick and I was so vindicated by how things turned out. They know who they are and what they did. I feel like it was pretty blatant that we were being set up to not like them, but I might also just read too much.

I loved the audiobook! The narrators did a great job, even if I never want to hear another f/m sex scene from a male narrator’s POV. Please, the lady moans, I cannot with a straight face.

I originally read this book late last year with no idea that it would quickly become one of my favorite books of 2024. The plot is so original yet nostalgic and I loved each and every character (well except for the antagonist). So, I jumped at the chance to listen to this audiobook and it is did not disappoint at all.

Getting to relive this book all over again was such a fun experience. I had forgotten a large amount of the plot so it was like I was discovering it for the first time again. Vanessa and Nate's relationship is one of the healthiest relationships I've had the honor of reading about in such a long time. Their sex scenes are so intimate yet hot. The family dynamics are some of my favorite moments in this book. I'm a sucker for family hangouts or movie nights.

Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro Foster did a phenomenal job bringing all of these characters to life. Even [redacted] with all his very misogynistic thoughts and statements. I am honestly so sad to have completed this journey once again, but I'm so excited for a whole new group of readers to experience Vanessa and Nate in this form of literature.

4⭐️ 2🌶️ 5🎧 FMC Mafia Boss? YES PLEASE! This book had it all, whirlwind romance, twists and turns, teenage rebellion, and had me cracking up!

I loved how their romance started, and was lol’ing when it ended. Just picturing the scene had me cracking up. Vanessa is such a BA and Nate had a lot of work to do to get into the BA category, haha! Just when I thought the 3rd act was going to be A-Okay, NOPE! But then Nate found his Badassery and all what right in the world!

This audiobook was narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster and Tim Paige. I’ve loved their story telling before and they both did a fantastic job with these characters as well!

this was a 3.5-3.75. nothing inherently wrong with it and entertaining but not memorable for me. I don't regret listening to it. the FMC was great and I loved the MMC and his growth. maybe a little misguided calling it a rom-com but there really isn't a better choice I suppose. Solid romance for a less dark Mafia reader.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this title. I attest that I am leaving my review voluntarily and honestly.

Look, look, LOOK: I've loved Nate and Vanessa since I first read the ARC of ALMF, okay? No, bit loved. I've been derrangely obsessed with them. So when the ALC request period opened, you can bet good money I RAN.

And if I thought I couldn't love them any harder, boy was I wrong.
Because listening to all my favourite quotes? To Maxim calling Mary by her full name? To Nate having all the game and 0 finesse? Yes. 100%. Absolute banger. 10/10. No notes.

Cannot recommend this enough and I am more excited than ever for the next book. Mary and Maxim's story is going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

A big fat thank you to Kath and the publisher for allowing me to get this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Audio Narration: 4/5 - Solid performance but not my favorite. pacing &. pausing were both fine. I thought the female gave a better performance than the male narrator. Inflection, especially during the male narrators performance felt a bit off. It really emphasized areas where a contraction would have been more natural - something I didn’t notice when switching to print form.

Really freaking cute, really freaking funny, and the tension was off the charts!

This is the first time I’ve read a mafia romance, and I think the reason this work for me is because it read very much like an adventure romcom! I loved that there were laugh out loud funny moments, tender moments, and plenty of action!

What’s to love…
- mafia romcom
- she’s the badass boss babe and he’s a nerdy math teacher
- he’s down so freaking bad for her
- TENSION FOR DAYS
- Family-forward, but also found family
- a touch of mystery

What’s not to love…
- This is something I’m not sure I would have notice had it not been via audio but it felt like there were an exorbitant amount of times where a contraction would have felt more natural. This made the writing feel a bit stilted and awkward at times.
- I would have preferred to see a bit more of the relationship develop on page. It felt like we went from luke warm to boiling and skipped the shimmer portion. The shimmer portion is my favorite! Don’t skip that!

🌶️- Explicit but mild Ch 27, 29

A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards was such a beautifully written and emotionally layered story. From the opening scenes, I was pulled into the dual timeline structure, where the past and present slowly unravel the mystery behind a love story that was never quite what it seemed. The atmosphere, especially during the WWII-era chapters, felt vivid and haunting.

One of the things I appreciated most was the emotional honesty in the characters, particularly Eleanor, who is torn between duty, survival, and her own heart. Her relationship with Marcus was complex, and as their secrets began to surface, I felt my heart break right alongside hers. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say the reveal about his true role during the war added a layer of betrayal and heartbreak that stayed with me.

The narration was lovely and fit the tone of the story well, gentle, thoughtful, and emotional, without being overdone. My only reason for giving this four instead of five stars is that some of the pacing in the middle dragged slightly, and I found myself wanting a bit more closure with one of the side characters.

Still, this is a moving, romantic, and quietly powerful story about love, trust, and the things we carry with us through time. I’d definitely recommend it to fans of historical fiction with a touch of mystery and heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I don't normally read romcoms, but I took a chance on this one because I love books about the mob. I am so happy that I decided to give A Love Most Fatal a whirl. It was such a delicious palate cleanser! I had just finished a very long, boring book, so this page-turner was refreshing and fun. Can an awkward school teacher find love with a mob boss? You'll have to read it to find out. I loved the entire cast of characters and enjoyed the wild ride through the pages. I'm hoping for a sequel. The narration was top-notch.

5 stars! This book is one we have had in our store for sometime now, and WE LOVE IT! Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro Foster brought Nate and Vanessa to life! We loved them, the chemistry and emotion they brought to life! We are forever fans of Kath Richard and we are so excited to share this audiobook release with our customers who shop us via Libro! Thank you for giving us a fun way to read this story!

Thank You NetGalley and RBmedia for this gem to review. Finally a Badass FMC, she's a Mafia Boss and the MMC was a Middle School Math Teacher. When her father died Vanessa is forced in to the Role of Leader of the Italian Mafia in Boston. Running late for a parent/teacher conference for Vanessa nephew the teacher Nate rear ended her big flashy SUV. After a close call at his cousins wedding where Vanessa joined him as his date, Vanessa takes Nate technically as a hostage and trains him in mafia ways. Vanessa being a single mob boss is being forced into Marriage to hold the proper view of what happens in the Mafia. Nate is in charge of the interviews and during this time he is falling hard and fast for Vanessa. The Narrator did a great job with each character giving them a purpose and being able to feel the emotion in the scene. Nate is a groveller and when Vanessa finally cracks her shell and allows just tonight.....Flames erupt. The book ends with a happy ever after for Vanessa and Nate. Ready for book Two.

I love the ebook and now I can definitively say I love the audiobook. The way these characters are brought to life is exceptional. I love their story so much and the banter and humor throughout this book is so good on audio. The narrators are incredible and do really well with the humor and intrigue throughout. Kath is such a great writer, it is fantastic all around.

This is such a wild ride!

I absolutely loved the set up, when Vanessa turns up at Nate's school and they have a car whoopsie as a meet cute is where the drama begins! I loved the way Vanessa waltzed into Nate's office and offered to pay him off for her nephew's school work had me laughing out loud.

I loved the way their relationship developed and now Vanessa was an absolute girl boss and Nate was just not LOL - his naiveté was adorable, he is so sheltered and believes in the good until Vanessa's world collides with his and he's having to take shelter at her estate, and train to be able to defend himself.

I couldn't believe when Vanessa agreed to marry someone else, after Nate had just immersed himself into her world - WHAT?! But thankfully, after some more drama they find their way back to each other.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and it was so freaking good. Vanessa and Nate were not only adorable together but they were hilarious. This book had me laughing out loud and completely intrigued by the story line, so much so that I listened to the whole thing in one sitting, during a 12 hour car ride. Not only did I love how the main characters met but how their relationship grew and developed, and how Nate gave himself the opportunity to grow within the family, to become what Vanessa would eventually need. The secondary characters were also amazing. Their personality shone through and gave that extra bit of flavor to the story. The narration by Tim Paige and Kelsey Navarro Foster was fantastic. They did an amazing job in bringing these characters to life and keeping the story fun and hot. I loved this one!

I listened to the audiobook for A Love Most Fatal and I was super into it in the beginning but overall this was just ok. I loved the switch up to your typical romance trope with Vanessa being the powerful mafia boss babe and Nate being a school teacher who has no experience handling the mafia world.

The way these two meet was so cute and I really thought I was gonna love this book. Unfortunately, Nate’s over the top reaction started to irk me. Dude had the weakest stomach of any MC. While I was invested in finding out the mystery of who was trying to take down Vanessa, I started to become less invested as the story progressed. The romance was just ok and the spice didn’t do it for me.

I do like the side characters and I was way more interested in what’s going on with Mary and Maxim. I liked the way this book ends with the set up for their book. I’ll prob wait to see reviews for their review before committing.

This is a dual narrated audiobook with Kelsey Navarro Foster and Tim Paige. Kelsey does a wonderful job but I really really did not like Tim Paige for this 🙈. The overly dramatic narration style for Nate made me cringe at times, especially during the spicy parts. Also, his wasn’t the cleanest recording with his mic picking up mouth sounds that were driving me nuts by the end. I’ve listened to other stuff he’s done so I think this is specific to his portrayal of Nate.

Loved this audiobook and the narration. Two of my favorite narrators. I really enjoyed the story. This is my first book by this author but it won’t be the last. Definitely will be recommending this one.

On paper, this book was right up my alley. I also loved how unique this book felt with the role reversal of the FMC being the Mafia Boss and the MMC being the golden retriever school teacher.

Unfortunately, this book felt flat and the execution just wasn’t there for me.

Individually, I loved the characters. But I just didn’t connect to the story, or feel the chemistry between them. It almost felt like their romance was being told rather than shown. There was also a miscommunication third act breakup which did not fit the story since a chapter before they had openly communicated expectations, etc.

The main villain of this story was also painfully obvious since the first few chapters and actually became more frustrating when it was so obvious but the characters weren’t seeing it.

I really wanted to love this book, but it fell short for me and I kept forcing myself to pick it up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars for this audio!! 👏 easily one of my favourite audiobooks of the year. The narrators were incredible!

What do you get when you mix a female mafia boss in need of an heir, a nerdy math teacher who needs her protection and a hilarious meddling family? You get Vanessa and Nate 🙂‍↕️

This book is so clever, there’s so much going on - there’s Leo and Mary’s stories, Sean and Willa’s story (I NEED a prequel!!), Vanessa’s mafia story, Vanessa looking for a husband, Nate & Vanessa’s relationship, the mystery/suspense of it all!!! Could no get enough. And I am DESPERATE for Maxim and Mary’s book thank you for asking.