Krystina Cole has sworn off men after suffering through an abusive relationship. The last thing Krys needs is a domineering, controlling man. Domineering and controlling is exactly what Alexander Stone has always been and he’s had no trouble bending women to his will… until he meets Krystina who stymies him at every turn and it both frustrates and excites. Krystina is someone Alexander he can’t make demands of. There’s a strong attraction between the two, but both will have to bend or these two broken people will shatter completely.

Heart of Stone is a refreshing story in the BDSM genre. It’s a strong story that revolves around the characters instead of around kink. Sure, there’s heat and plenty of it, but it doesn’t drive the story and I like that a lot. Author Dakota Willink pens a story filled with sass and heartbreak.

This 14-hour audiobook is a dual narration by Lacy Laurel and Jeffrey Kafer, both narrators did a fantastic job. Jeffrey Kafer stands out in this production, how can you not love his voicing of the alpha male? He pulls it off like few can! The entire audio production is high quality and it shows in the finished product.

Heart of Stone is the first in a series so expect the dreaded cliffhanger. It’s ended well though, and I eagerly await the next book in the series.

This audiobook was gifted to me in exchange for an unbiased review!