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Asa: A Marked Men Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jay Crownover (Author), Christian Fox (Narrator), Harper Kendall (Narrator),
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Jay Crownover's New York Times and USA Today best-selling Marked Men series continues with the much anticipated story of Southern charmer and certified criminal Asa Cross.

Starting over in Denver with a whole new circle of friends and family, Asa Cross struggles with being the man he knows everyone wants him to be and the man he knows he really is. A leopard doesn't change its spots, and Asa has always been a predator. He doesn't want to hurt those who love and rely on him, especially one luscious arresting cop who suddenly seems to be interested in him for far more than his penchant for breaking the law. But letting go of old habits is hard, and it's easy to hit bottom when it's the place you know best.

Royal Hastings is quickly learning what the bottom looks like after a tragic situation at work threatens not only her career but her partner's life. As a woman who has only ever had a few real friends, she's trying to muddle through her confusion and devastation all alone. Except she can't stop thinking about the sexy Southern bartender she locked up. Crushing on Asa is the last thing she needs, but his allure is too strong to resist. His long criminal record can only hurt her already shaky career, and chasing after a guy who has no respect for the law or himself can only end in heartbreak.

A longtime criminal and a cop together just seems so wrong...but for Asa and Royal, being wrong together is the only right choice to make.

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    9 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Jay Crownover
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    Christian Fox, see all
  4. Audible release date
    April 21, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    HarperAudio
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    B00TXV822U
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    Unabridged
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Listening Length 9 hours and 18 minutes
Author Jay Crownover
Narrator Christian Fox, Harper Kendall
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Audible.com Release Date April 21, 2015
Publisher HarperAudio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00TXV822U
Best Sellers Rank #216,400 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,870 in Coming of Age Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,065 in Erotic Romance
#5,711 in Sports Romance (Books)

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J. Faltys
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying Series Ender With Compelling Lead Characters & Themes
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015
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With the release of Asa, Ms. Crownover's Marked Men series comes to a resounding and immensely satisfying conclusion. Throughout each book these men have become like family with their struggles making me weep and their triumphs making me cheer. Though the themes in this story are familiar, Ms. Crownover's talent sets it apart and makes the entire series not to be missed.

For most of his life Asa was a wild child, a proverbial bad boy with the rap sheet to prove it. He was left to his own devices with only a sister to care about him which left him living his life on the edge. Fast money and fast women were all he cared about and the people he associated with helped in leading him astray. Being gravely injured and having his heart stop have led to a new lease on life and a changing of his ways. Whereas he'd once ignore his conscience, he's now heeding its advice and trying to do right. The temptation that police officer Royal presents is hard to ignore though and it's not long before they give in to their combustible connection. Theirs isn't a relationship that goes smoothly however as his past, as well as his own self-doubts, eat away at their burgeoning connection and put their HEA in doubt. Asa's a compelling character who's always seemed so lost and alone. He has his sister but being so full of negative feelings had him taking the easy way out. I admire the changes he's now making and ache for him as even he doubts he can stay out of trouble. With so many pressures weighing on him, both from his own expectations and those of others, I felt constantly on edge waiting for him to either succeed or fail and applaud Ms. Crownover in providing such an engaging dichotomy of good and bad.

Royal and Asa's first meeting was unique as she was the cop who arrested him. She's always kept herself separate from the criminals before, but something about Asa calls to her. While watching him struggle to reform she too is left struggling after a severe injury to her partner has left her weighted down with guilt and her confidence shaken. She's desperate to numb the pain she feels over not keeping her partner safe and sets out to party hard and drink harder. She also wants Asa and the distraction his sexy body could offer but she'll have to wear down his newfound conscience first. Royal's a strong-willed woman trying to be successful in a male-dominant career who wants to do good and be successful. She's looking for some peace and quiet from all the pressures and on a physical level Asa can give that, on a deeper level though he's a complicated man full of substance that Royal finds worth exploring. Theirs is a relationship full of twists and turns where each is willing to sacrifice for the other's happiness. It's a steamy yet mature relationship that will be put to the test and that love will hopefully conquer.

With its easily relatable and multi-faceted hero Ms. Crownover has once again crafted a hero who readers will be dying for. His internal struggles over self-doubt and self-worth will leave readers cheering him on as well as comforting him. In Royal, we're introduced to another strong-willed heroine more than a match for the hero which makes for a combustible relationship marked by witty banter and teeming with sensuality. Their connection is crackling and I found myself fully immersed in Asa's redemption and the role Royal played in it. From the first book to the last this series has given us admirable yet complicated men and the strong and likable women who love them despite their flaws and I count them as family. Though I'm sad to see the Marked Men series come to an end I'm excited for where Ms. Crownover will take us next with The Saints of Denver series on the horizon.
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Cindy O
4.0 out of 5 stars Asa and Royal
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016
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I read this series from beginning to end – no breaks. Having read Built (Saints of Denver, #1)  the mention of previous characters and some story lines that obviously had been started in the Marked Men series had me wanting to go back and read it. I am so glad I did as I had not only missed a great series but also meeting many of the secondary characters and their issues which is who the Saints of Denver is about. This series mainly takes place around a Tattoo shop where a man called Uncle Phil took in a group of men who were walking the line and gave them a job and purpose.

As I read these back to back I am going to write one review for them all. This is what I call an ensemble series – each book builds on the next one. Each book does have its own couple that get their HFN/HEA but some things started in one book may not get a resolution until another.

<b><u>Rule (Marked Men #1)</b></u> – This book is one that starts a side plot/story that isnt finished until the 3rd book in the series. The Archer family had three boys – oldest Rome and twins Rule and Remy. Even though Rule and Remy were identical twins they couldnt be more different. Remy was the good one and Rule broke all the rules. Shaw Landon entered their lives when she was 13 and they became her surrogate family. Shaw and Remy were very close but Rule is the one she has secretly loved since first meeting him. Even though they are all adults now Rule is still wild and out of control. That got worse when Remy died. Remy's death fractured the Archer family and Shaw is doing her best to try and keep it together. She does not succeed. But Rule finally see's her and does his best to try and make up for his past and be the man she deserves.

<b><u>Jet (Marked Men #2)</b></u> - Jet Keller doesnt work at the Tattoo shop but he is good friends with the men who work there. He is the lead singer of a band and writes songs for both his band and others. He is very talented but has refused to leave town to expand his career due to trying to protect his mother from his father. Problem is she doesnt want his help and has no plans of ever leaving him. Ayden Cross (best friend of Shaw) is a woman with ugly past she doesnt want anyone to find out about. She left her past behind in Kentucky and wants to just finish college. One thing she doesnt want is the attraction she has for Jet. He tempts her inner bad girl too much and scares her that she could easily go back to that person she is trying so hard to forget. In this one we met her brother Asa who has no redeeming qualities (until his book which is the last in the series)

<b><u>Rome (Marked Men #3)</b></u> – Rome we met in his brother book. He has always been the glue in the family and in on his 8th year of 10 in the Army. During that book he didn't deal well with a family secret when its revealed and that left him estranged with his family. When he gets done with his last tour and leaves the Army he is lost and suffering from PTSD and dealing with all his demons in a bottle and being angry at the world. Cora Lewis runs the front desk of the Tatoo shop along with doing body modifications. She is a fouled mouth take no crap little pixie who also plays the role of momma bear. These two were an odd pairing but fit together perfectly once they worked through some big issues.

<b><u>Nash (Marked Men #4)</b></u> – This was the weakest of books to me. Neither Nash who works at the tattoo shop and Saint Ford who is a ER nurse were as interesting as the other characters but it does introduce us to Royal Hastings a cop that is the main heroine in the last book of the series.

<b><u>Rowdy (Marked Men, #5)</b></u>  - I think this was my favorite book because it introduced us to the cast of characters that are in the new series Saints of Denver. Rowdy ended up in foster care at a early age after his mother died. The foster home was next door to Salem and Poppy Cruz. Salem's father was a fire and brimstone Texas preacher that was a tyrant at home. Rowdy, Salem and Poppy all became close with Rowdy putting all his hopes and dreams into them. When Salem who is a couple years older finally takes all she can take with her father and leaves home she breaks Rowdy's heart and he then hitches all his happiness on Poppy. That also ends in heartbreak and now as a grown man Rowdy still uses his broken heart over the Cruz sisters and a reason to never thinking he will ever find the one. When Uncle Phil on his deathbed decides to play matchmaker and offers Salem the position of running a new Tattoo branch she waste no time in taking the job hoping to get a fresh start with Rowdy. Problem is he wants nothing to do with her. But its not long before these two start a sexual relationship but trust is a huge issues between them and when Poppy shows up in bad shape all the secrets from years ago come to light. I cannot wait for Poppy's story which will be told in the Saints of Denver series. She soo deserves a HEA. This is where we also meet Zeb Fuller and Sayer Cole (Rowdy's sister) who are the couple in Built (Saints of Denver, #1)

<b><u>Asa (Marked Men, #6)</b></u>  - Asa Cross has gone through quite the transformation from the book Jet. He was almost killed and since coming out of a coma is trying to live on the right side of the law. Rome took a chance on him and gave him a job as a bartender. Asa beats himself up a lot through out this book and doesn't think he is worthy of happiness and thinks he is just one con away from returning to his old self. Royal Hastings is the cop we met in Nash's book and she has always had the hots for Asa but he turns her down every time. After her childhood friend who also happens to be her partner on the force is shot multiple times Royal goes into a tailspin over the guilt. Asa finally gives into Royal but doesn't know how a cop and an ex criminal are going to work out.

Through out each of the books we get previous couples weddings and births of children. Every book had great epilogue. I really enjoyed this series and this author is defiantly a must buy.
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D.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2023
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A well deserved trip to happiness for Asa. Loved his story.
Written from the heart the perfect end to the series.
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars an amazing series and perfect ending.
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2017
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I put this book off as long as possible, because I didn’t want this series to actually be over. I didn’t want to say goodbye, even though there’s the Saints of Denver series, which is a spin-off of the Marked Men.

Jay Crownover killed it with Asa! She came in with a bad boy BOOM with Rule and ended this oh-so-amazing series with a BANG! From Rule to Asa…pure perfection from beginning to end. This series is, without a doubt, one of my favorites ever! I’ve fallen in love with these heroes and heroines throughout their six book journey.

I was really happy that he got paired up with his Royal. I always loved Royal and I knew she’d be the perfect person for Asa. Trust me when I tell you that Crownover delivered a perfect conclusion to this series, this book was sexy and heartfelt full of trust, forgiveness and redemption. This book had an unlikely pairing with the sexy Southern Charmer who is an ex-criminal with the gorgeous and feisty cop.

Asa always felt the intense guilt and self-loathing about his past and he just never seen the good in himself, he thought he would mess up again, But with a near death experience, he stated to change his ways. Royal was the perfect balance to Asa’s dark nature. She grew a lot over the course of the novel, and I think that the majority of that was due to both her job (and the circumstances surrounding her job during the story) along with her relationship with Asa. Asa helped her realize things about herself that she didn’t know before, and it allowed her to grow into a stronger person. Throughout the story, Royal has such a caring, compassionate spirit and nature, and that helps Asa realize things about himself as well. As I said, together Royal and Asa balanced each other out, and helped each other in ways that neither could have imagined at the beginning of their relationship. They have a very steamy relationship, and I loved every second of it!

All in all, an amazing series and perfect ending. I highly recommend it! I can’t wait to get my hands on the Saints of Denver series!
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TBB
3.0 out of 5 stars Sans plus
Reviewed in France on June 23, 2016
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Déjà avec le tome précédant j'avais été un peu déçue, mais celui-ci n'est guère mieux. Je me suis un peu ennuyée en fait. Pas vraiment de rebondissements, une Royal beaucoup moins pétillante que dans le tome avec Nash où on la découvrait. Heureusement que le charme d'Asa sauve un peu la mise. Je pense qu'il était temps que la série se finisse !
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federica
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!
Reviewed in Italy on September 27, 2015
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Like all the books of the series it was well written, and I loved the characters. at some point it showed a bit that the author was trying to close the series but it was really nice!
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Books Laid Bare
5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Glorious!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
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So the Marked Men series has reached the end of the road and I am sorry to be saying goodbye to this glorious bunch of misfits.
With the formidable Archer brothers Rule and Rome at the helm, they have introduced us to men that we have truly taken to our hearts. Rowdy, Jet and Nash have paved the way to this, their conclusion and as they have all gathered their happy ever afters along the way and found the women that complete them, the one man that was left on the side-lines so to speak was Asa.
Asa is Ayden’s brother and on more than one occasion he has been the thorn in her side but she loves him without question and when he needed her, she stepped up and opened her life surrounded by the marked men to him.
The group was reticent at first when Asa was around, his treatment of Ayden and their love for her meant that he had a lot of ground to make up and a bucket load of people to convince that he could be trusted but when Rome, saw past the façade and gave him a break and a job at his bar, it was the start of him being able to piece his life together. But the process wouldn’t be a smooth ride.
For the first time, Asa had the chance to earn an honest crust and to try to right some of the wrongs of the past, especially with Ayden.
I had always had a bit of a soft spot for Asa, I suppose it is the loving the bad guy vibe but I also had a feeling that under all that bravado and bulls*** was a really good guy who just needed the love of a good woman to make sure that when the good Asa came out to play – he came out to stay too.
Asa was his own worst enemy but what he did have was plenty of remorse, nobody could possibly hate him anymore than he hated himself for the cruel and hurtful things that he had done in the past but his brush with death has awoken his desire to atone for his indiscretions.
I have to say that at times, I thought he was hard on himself, he wore his past like a badge of shame around his neck, it really was the weight that held him back.
Royal on the other hand was the polar opposite to Asa, the wrong side of the law was a place that held no desire for her – she upheld the law on a daily basis as a local police office and no matter how much she may want him, Asa should be off limits, but her body, mind and soul are not getting the message – because every single part of her wants him.
Sick with unwarranted regret, Royal is drowning just like Asa in internal conflict, she blames herself for the fact that her partner was injured while they were on duty and that leads to her being off her game, reckless!
Asa could easily take advantage of her when she drunkenly throws herself at him and had he been the man he was many months ago he would have but he likes Royal and refuses to take advantage – he wants her to be more than a drunken fumble and a forgotten one night stand.
But can he continue his resolve when Royal’s advances continue towards him? Or will Royal see that this sexy southerner is more than willing to take her up on her offer but he is looking for an ongoing commitment.
She was quick on the uptake I have to say and in a way the two of them provided the much needed emotional support that they not only needed but that they deserved.
They both had things that were holding them back but ones that they needed to dispose of in order to move forward and to embrace a future. They both had to accept that you cannot change the things that you have already done, you can only use that experience to insure that you are a better human being in the future and while they both fought the demons of the past, they also accepted that no-one could forgive them until they forgave themselves.
So the two of them together were a delightful combination, one sexy, naughty man with that drawl- oh my! And one kickass woman that not only fought the bad guys every day but fought for her own bad guy every single minute.
She was prepared to fight for her Asa, even if it meant having to fight the man himself!
The romance between the two of them was off the charts, they were sensual, loving and beyond sexy but most of all they were made for each other, they knew what made each other tick.
As a final novel, I have to say that Jay Crownover pitched this book to absolute perfection because she not only gave a lonely, complicated man a future that I had been hanging out for but she brought the who gang back together, she rounded up all the Marked Men and dished up one last hurrah, she put together the final pieces of each of their puzzles and left us content in the knowledge that they were, each and every one of them, happy.
I am sorry to see the end of this series, as it really has been one of my very favourites but I commend the author on a book that was truly a fitting way to say goodbye!
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