Caitlin
I’ve been kept in a gilded cage.
Hidden from the world of men.
I was naïve.
I was innocent.
Until him.
Until the night the King of the criminal underworld took me as his own.
Keenan
I’m heir to the throne.
The King of the underworld.
When the livelihood of my men is at stake, I take no prisoners…
Until her.
No one will touch her.
She’s mine.
My captive.
My wife.
Please note: This … wife.
Please note: This dark romance features mild elements of non-consent, violence, and kinky, sexual scenes. If these elements do not appeal to you, please do not purchase.
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What a great start to a great series. Caitlin has lived in the Lighthouse her entire life with her father and never been outside, because he said men were mean and dangerous. Keenan finds her after Father Finn has him going to look for answers. You will have to read the great book and see how it all comes together. Enjoy.
Can Keenan be mine? Jack Anderson raises a girl secluded from everyone. She was never allowed outside and when he dies, she finds herself free. But was he right about the outside world? Keenan takes her as his and she discovers the world of Irish Mafia. This story is action packed, full of suspense, and the steam will melt your kindle. I was captured from the first paragraph and I could not stop until the end. Jane Henry always delivers delicious Doms. I cannot wait to see where she takes this series.
Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross bring this story to life. Wen has the best Irish accent and makes Keenan so realistic. Kai and Wen have a natural chemistry that brings it out in the story. I can get lost in their narration and this story is no different. Teaming up with Ms. Henry always makes a perfect listen. Have I mentioned Wen’s accent?
I’m a lover of dark, Irish Mafia stories and this one blew me away. Everything about this story was utter perfection. Keenan is the soon to be leader, and while all alpha, it appears he does have a heart beating in that hot body of his. When he meets Caitlin, while unexpected, he feels something for her. He’s not sure why, but he knows he needs to protect her. Caitlin knows nothing of the real world as she was sheltered her whole life. But while you may think her meek, she is anything but. What a spitfire she is! I love her character! I enjoyed reading about the family dynamics in the McCarthy family and how they protect their own. I’m hoping for more books about this family. This was a truly enjoyable read and I definitely recommend it!
I’m here for anything Jane Henry writes, ever. She has written some really memorable characters, and some steaming hot stories. Caitlyn and Keenan are definitely in that steaming category.
I love the way that Caitlyn has a very innocent and direct way about her. And, it feels like some of what she says is very Austen-esque, at least in her phrasing and verbiage. I really liked that because it really gave the book its very own flavor. I mean, yeah, we have Keenan’s very Irish phrasing and slang, and I liked that, but it isn’t always as unique as the way that Caitlyn spoke, and the combo of the two just makes it.
I like Keenan. I like the way that Caitlyn really changed him and made him better, but she didn’t do it by shoving anything at him, she was just herself. I think that it worked really well.
Another great story by Jane Henry
The story is about a girl named Caitlin who has been living in a light house her entire life, never having set a foot outside. After her father dies, she is found By Keenan who is next in line for clan chief and has been tasked to check out the light house after being tipped off by his uncle the pastor. At the lighthouse, Keenan also finds incriminating notes however. Is Caitlin a danger to them? Why was she locked away for so long?
The story is set in Ireland, surrounding the Irish Maffia.
I absolutely love the beautiful descriptions of Ireland and the house on the cliff. The world building in general is alway a plus in Jane’s books. While most of the books are stand-alones, you still get entirely sucked into the story and world she creates.
Caitlin was incredibly precious, being hidden away all her life, she’s very naive, but as the story progresses you can tell she starts to find her strength which makes it all the more clear for me why she should be with Keenan. Now Keenan, sweet alpha man Keenan, great character. He was at the same time very strong, but still managed to show vulnerability. It made him more real. A tiny bit unreasonable as most alpha’s are, but sill loved him.
I thought this book would be interesting because of (1). a person being totally isolated who is thrust into the world to contend with life having no one she trusts for support, and (2). It was not about the Russian mob.
It may just be me, but I felt like parts of this book were all over the place. Caitlin, whose knowledge existed solely from books, finds herself in a completely unfamiliar situation. Keenan and his father want to punish her because of “their rules” even after determining she knows nothing about life in general, much less what she was being accused of doing.
Caitlin acclimated really quickly. There was the whole situation about letting her go to the pub with the girls. REALLY?!! Miss “I have been isolated from humanity my ENTIRE life “, is comfortable hanging out with people she has known for a very short time among people that she doesn’t know at all.
Also, this book seemed to tie up loose ends quickly. It seemed much shorter than I expected. I felt like I was getting more of an introduction to and background of other characters that would have books further down the road instead of getting more content about Keenan and Caitlin’s relationship.
I am trying too hard to avoid spoilers in this review, so I will leave it at this. I thought the book had the potential to be intriguing, and interesting with an unusual twist to build on, but it fell flat for me. I at least expect the storyline to be plausible. Not necessarily realistic, but plausible. I would give it 2.5 stars.
OUTSTANDING romance brings Heat and sensuous suspense! A MUST-READ
KEENAN, the first book in author Jane Henry’s Dangerous Doms Series is outstanding! The world that author Henry has created for this trilogy is so compelling and the characters are so compelling, I was up until 4 AM this morning consuming it. And when I read the last page I was only excited that I could lose myself in this world again through the next novel in this series. I fell head-over-heals for Caitlin, the naïve and sheltered heroine who seduces Keenan the heir-apparent chief of the McCarthy Clan. This seduction is so subtle and guileless that his usual armor is peeled back away by Cait’s unsophisticated but honest openness, and through the purity of her heart. Readers can’t help but be swept up a sensuous love which begins with that first flirt, builds through the ever-increasing slow-burn that with practice and acceptance nearly explodes off the page when realized. I wish I could wax so elegantly! Yet I am so very happy that Ms. Henry has the gifts required for telling of a great story! KEENAN is going in the FAVORITES collection on my Kindle so I can read it again and again. If you like your romances to be fast-paced, exciting and include both the perfect amount of angst, and all of the feels and drama romance readers demand. You should purchase your copy of KEENAN today! Happy pages!
Keenan is the first book in Jane Henry’s Dangerous Doms series and kicks this off to a good start. Keenan is the son and heir to his clan’s mafia family. He’s brutal, at times cruel, but will do anything for his family and clan. Caitlin was raised secluded from the brutal world by her “father ” that was trying to protect her. When he dies suddenly, she has no idea how to take care of herself and Keenan and his brother Cormac find her with evidence to us against his clan. They treat her as a spy and the is where I had a bit of a problem. Keenan really treated Caitlin quite brutally, this poor girl was so obviously clueless and he new it. But, when you get past this, this book is a dark, twisty, action packed introduction to the McCarthy Clan. The book had great flow, interesting characters, and a lot of steam. I’m looking forward to more from these dark doms.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jane Henry’s “Keenan” is the first story in her Dangerous Doms series and it was all sorts of entertainment. Caitlin was a wonderful character – both naïve and charming – that you can’t help liking her almost instantly. And Keenan…well…safe to say he’s hot in all the right ways. The plot is well-laid out and progresses at an even pace. Had a bit of a twinge with some of the Irish bits, but my upbringing is different from these characters, so that wasn’t much of an issue. The story itself is fun and a bit of a rollercoaster with everything going on but Ms. Henry doesn’t disappoint with all the tasty bits that will have you definitely enjoying your time indoors.
A delicious start to a new series that doesn’t disappoint. Keenan starts with a bang, filled with suspense, danger and a unexpected heat that can’t help but blossom as he meets the one that is meant for him. Caitlin’s character brings to life the beast in Keenan as he tries to control the emotions that she evokes in him. I loved their chemistry and the spicy loving that only gets hotter as they find their HEA. This is a definite must read for fans of mafia romance with a well written storyline and great characters. I can’t wait to see where this series goes.
This is the first book I read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. You never know what you are going to get with a new book but I was intrigued by the dark aspects. I enjoyed Keenan and Caitlin’s story and even though it’s not in the blurb, it has a sense of D/s that I enjoy. This is a full length story that I couldn’t put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great read for me and fab way to start a new series!
Set in Ireland it centres around the Irish Mafia, with Keenan being the eldest son of the Chief of one of the clans, next in line for the throne so to speak. Feared and renowned for his cold and brutal practicality, he has done some awful things in his time and has no regrets. He can only become Chief once he is married, and that is not something on his radar.
Caitlin has been raised as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper, kept hidden and away from the world, having never even stepped foot outside. A virgin in the world, in every sense. Until her father dies, and the food runs out, she may never have known the world any different, but she must go out in search of food if she is to survive.
Keenan and Caitlin are polar opposites, but are absolutely perfect together! Her innocent and naive ways call to him, her submission is everything, and pulls on his darker side. She must learn the ways of the clan quickly and he must step up and punish her where necessary.
I enjoyed the story line, yes there is a captive/captor theme, but it is not a terribly dark read, there are elements of BDSM in here but nothing OTT and there is obviously violence being a mafia type read, but nothing that you wouldn’t expect. Keenan has a wonderful, soft, loving and protective side with Caitlin and would do anything to keep her safe. Caitlin learns the ways of the world fast, delighting in her punishments and her submission to Keenan, and enjoying bringing him to his knees.
Plenty of action, secrets to uncover, sizzling chemistry and hot passion… looking forward to the next book!
Jane Henry this book is amazing. Keenan is the heir of The McCarthy Clan, an Irish mafia family. Caitlin is the mysterious daughter of the lighthouse keeper. These two are polar opposites yet together they are perfection. Their attraction and chemistry is blistering hot. You will be on a rollar coaster ride of emotions. There are twists that keep you on edge and wanting to scream and cry. Never a dull moment in this book. It is a must read! If I could I would have given it more stars. I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance reader copy from the author.
Caitlin and Keenan come from diverse backgrounds she has been isolated and is innocent of the world, he has been born into violence and is set to rule over his crime family clan.
There is danger, lies, secrets, lust, love, violence, loss and family found.
The emotions and characters in this book are well developed, the heat is high, and the chemistry intense with scenes involving discipline and BDSM. The violence in the story is well placed in the storyline and on the level for a mob book. Overall a highly enjoyable read and I hope we get more stories from this family.
I absolutely loved this book definitely a must read … yuumy
Fantastic Thrilling Story!
Absolutely loved this story! It’s well written, intense, thrilling and very entertaining. I was riveted from start to finish.
Keenan and Caitlin’s story captivated me and captured my heart. Caitlin may be sweet and innocent to the ways of the world (and men) but she’s a quick learner and knows right away what she wants. Keenan is the typical alpha male, who will soon take over his clan. He’s sexy, domineering and very protective of his clan and family. The instant attraction between Caitlin and Keenan is intense and thrilling to read. They are a perfect match for one another.
The contrast between her being sweet and innocent together with his domineering and fierceness makes for a very enjoyable and entertaining story. I loved every second of it.
This has been a highly anticipated book from Jane Henry. She is one of my go to authors for Mafia Romance and in my opinion, has another hit with her first book in her new Irish Mafia series. Keenan and Caitlin’s story is one that will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Happy, sad, mad, disbelief and so many more. I totally fell in love with Keenan and knew that Caitlin was going to be perfect for him. You could tell he was falling for her, even if he didn’t admit it to himself for most of the book, but he never treated her badly. I really enjoyed this book and am going to be waiting for Keenan’s brothers to get their stories.
Jane Henry has done it again in her new Dark Irish Mafia series, she has weaved an exquisite story that is so engaging I couldn’t put the book down until the end. Now I am waiting for the next book in the series.
Keenan McCarthy, the heir of The McCarthy Clan, an Irish mafia family. He is an alpha male with dominate traits and is very protective of all that belongs to him, including Caitlin Anderson, the daughter of the local lighthouse keeper. She may be the opposite of Keenan. She is sweet and a little naïve in the ways of world, but she also has a backbone and is willing to stand up to Keenan.
The story between Keenan and Caitlin grabbed my attention from their first meeting, I love how feisty Caitlin was towards Keenan. This book contains some dark elements- forced captivity, D/s, spankings, and BDSM – it is also a romance with a HEA.
This is a must-read Book!!!
“What’s the craic”
Well, Keenan is a captain for the Clan and he holds a lot of responsibility, as he will become Chief once he weds.
Caitlyn is a unique young woman who has been isolated all her life for reasons she doesn’t understand.
When this couple meets it is an instantaneous attraction as only soul mates can feel.
This story has love and hope that makes the reader more engaged in this story.
Jane Henry writes gripping stories. I loved this tale based in Ireland.
This book was outstanding. I loved the characters, the emotions, and definitely the Irish men! Keenan is all any woman could wish for, strong, alpha, good-looking, sexy, heir to the Irish Clan. Caitlin, the gorgeous, innocent woman who has been hidden from the world is found by Keenan. From then on, it’s fast-paced, addicting, and hot! I hated to see it end. By far the best book I have read by Jane Henry.