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Fated: Blood and Redemption: Baal's Heart, Book 3 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Bey Deckard (Author), Michael Ferraiuolo (Narrator), Author's Republic (Publisher)
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With the captain's mind in shambles, Jon and Tom set out to find the passage home through the black mountain range, hoping to find a cure for Baltsaros's madness. However, when the men are forced to part ways, darkness takes root in the schism created; fate, lust, and vengeance become obsessions threatening to tear apart the fragile bonds holding the three together.

Following on the heels of Sacrificed, Fated takes the pirates on a quest to find those responsible for the captain's bloody beginnings. But can they survive what awaits them where past and present meet?

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  1. Listening Length
    13 hours and 3 minutes
  2. Author
    Bey Deckard
  3. Narrator
    Michael Ferraiuolo
  4. Audible release date
    August 10, 2017
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Author's Republic
  7. ASIN
    B074NBKJGS
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 13 hours and 3 minutes
Author Bey Deckard
Narrator Michael Ferraiuolo
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 10, 2017
Publisher Author's Republic
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B074NBKJGS
Best Sellers Rank #331,755 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#456 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,780 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction
#9,756 in Horror Fiction

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Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars More please!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
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I am so happy to be back with three of my favorite guys! Fated: Blood & Redemption, by Bey Deckard, is book three in his Baal’s Heart trilogy. These little gems are best read in order and I assure you if you do you will not be disappointed.
As I’ve mentioned in my previous reviews of Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas and Sacrificed: Heart Beyond the Spires, the first two books in the series, these stories are simply brilliant and author Bey Deckard does it yet again. He manages to hold you hostage with his words and the widely talented Michael Ferraiuolo expertly translates that brilliance with his voice.

Fated: Blood & Redemption begins with a memory from young Tom’s days as a slave. He has killed yet another master and he’s been sorely punished for it. If you have read the first two books I dare you to say a bad word about my “Tomcat”. Tom is such a resilient young man and has overcome so many hardships. I have thoroughly enjoyed his evolution throughout this series. He’s become someone the Captain and Jon can count on and has truly matured.

Tom will always remain my favorite character in this series. He is rough and gruff and he’s got that cocksure attitude that makes you either want to smack him or kiss him. Tom has really come a long way in terms of the way he thinks and acts. His relationship with Jon has flourished and he now can readily say the words “‘I love you’”. He is also fiercely protective of the Captain, whom he calls “‘Da’”. He is Baltsaros’ champion even when he’s mad at him. I love Tom’s loyalty. It wasn’t always easy for Tom to submit and the many flashbacks and scenes in Fated really drive home how deeply scarred Tom was while under the hand of slavery. Rest assured this is not a case of ‘magic penis’ and the reader/listener really sees the progression of Tom and the Captain’s relationship.

Jon has grown as well throughout the series, maturing and coming into his own. He’s still the same Jon in that he over thinks and analyzes things, qualities Tom just chuckles about, and he still has powerful dreams of trying to piece together a fortune he was told of by an old lady.

Captain Baltsaros is slowly trying to piece his mind back together and throughout the tale we see flashbacks from his point of view. The memories provide the audience with a view into his mind and possible origins of his bloodlust. He recounts a story from his childhood that left me breathless.

One of the things I enjoy most about the Baal’s Heart series is the evolution of all the men within the triad and outside of it. Each man truly compliments the other and it is a thing of beauty to see how they all come together. Although that’s not to say the men have an easy time of it but Bey Deckard expertly navigates all of their strengths and weaknesses.

The inner workings of their triad has come under some strain: There are misunderstandings and hurt feelings but underneath it all there is the love that each man feels for the other.

In this third book we see young Jon take the role as Captain of Baal’s Heart. Captain Baltsaros is still recovering from the various tortures at the hand of the evil Emperor in book two. His mind is still in shambles and he alternates between quiet and madness. Their plan is to head home to Madierus and have Abetha help “cure” their Captain.

Unfortunately the return home for the men isn’t the smoothest of sailings and problems and situations arise. Jon is stressed with the role of Captain on his head and Tom is right by his side to help while Baltsaros is “safely” ensconced in the cage in their bedroom. The Captain’s mental state is a cause for concern for both Tom and Jon and they deal with the stress in different ways.

Fated focuses on the here and now but we also get glimpses into the Captain’s past as well as Tom’s and even young Jon. We see how Baltsaros and Tom first met and we get to see how their relationship came to be.

What I love about Bey Deckard’s writing is that he firmly places the reader/listener right in the thick of the action, and of course the more quiet times as well. Throughout the narration I felt as if I were a passenger into all of their inner thoughts and dreams.

Michael Ferraiuolo is just simply amazing. I know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, with just his voice he truly brings this story to life. He breathes life into each character and simply nails all of the accents and tones. I think the most important thing in being a narrator is emotion and Michael Ferraiuolo’s voice is magic as he portrays the emotions of each character magnificently.

As usual the supporting characters are amazing and Mr. Ferraiuolo does each one so brilliantly. Again Michael is each character but truly shines with the way he tells the story. Mr.Deckard writes an amazing tale and Michael is along for the ride brilliantly bringing these men and their tale to life.

In the famous words of Oliver Twist, “‘Please Sir, I want some more!’”, this is how I feel about a Bey Deckard story. And if Michael Ferraiuolo is narrating, sign me up!! Fated: Blood & Redemption definitely ends on a HFN and I just know there’s much more to this tale. In fact, I believe the ex-slave from the Emperor’s palace, Saban, has a story to tell, especially because of his ‘friendship’ with Tom. Hint, hint!
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Jennifer Hines (Hines and Bigham's Literary Tryst)
4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Paths and Mending Ways
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review*

As always Bey Deckard writes another fantastic novel that will pull you away from your everyday life and drop to right dead smack in the middle of a land filled with pirates, monsters, and erotic fantasies.

Fated: Blood and Redemption begins where Sacrificed: Heart Beyond the Spires left off with Baltsaros in a state of mental confusion and half insane. Jon and Tom will stop at nothing to get back their captain and the man they love. But each have their own ways of doing and dealing with things and only their trust and faith in each other will get them through it.

Throughout the entire story emotional ties will begin to mend, friends and family will come together in new light, and all with a little crazy and superstition weaved in. Baltsaros will find his mind once again, but he'll never be the same man he once was. In some ways he'll be better, but in others not so much. Tom is as feisty as ever, but even he can be calmed and does enjoy it from time to time. Jon is a little more difficult to explain. All three men have changed so much since the series first began, but Jon the most I think. He is in the midst of finding himself and losing himself all at the same time.

And don't let me forget the erotic encounters. Holy hell! Throughout all three books I don't remember one scenario ever repeating. There's always something new and each and every one is just as hot as the one before…sometimes even more so.

My Favorite Moment: I loved the interactions between Jon and Kat. When he told her about the nickname Baltsaros calls Tom her reaction was hilarious.
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padme35
5.0 out of 5 stars this is a tale of filled with darkness and grit but that does not mean there is no happiness and triumph because it is chock ful
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
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Overall Series Review:
If someone asked me to describe the emotion of Baal's Heart in one word, that word would be Gobsmacked! On the surface, this is a story of Jon's self-discovery, coming of age amongst pirates but after a few chapters you realize that, yes it is a story of self-discovery but not only Jon's. He may be the newest member of the crew but Captain Baltsaros and First Mate Tom also learn and grow, not always forward but life is that way, three steps forward and two steps back.

I'm doing an overall series review because this is not a tale where you can read just one, Baal's Heart is a package deal and trust me, it's a package you won't want to return. Don't get me wrong, it is not all sunshine and roses, this is a tale of filled with darkness and grit but that does not mean there is no happiness and triumph because it is chock full of all of it. This is not for the faint-of-heart, much of the boys' journey may be hard to take, good and bad, but for me it was worth it.

Jon, Tom, and Baltsaros' relationship is more than just a ménage or threesome, it is a complicated, messy at times, unsure, but a relationship from the heart for sure. The sexy times are off the charts, the heat is just short of starting your Kindle or paperback ablaze. This journey is a tale of so much more than just sex and passion, there is plenty of drama, violence, piracy, backstabbing, underhandedness, but there is also lots of friendship, compassion, and plain heart. Bey Deckard is a new author for me but Baal's Heart will not be the only thing I'll be reading, can't wait to check out more of his work. I went searching for tales of pirates when the newest season of Starz' Black Sails began back in January, there may be more fantasy than history in this series, I was not disappointed and highly recommend this series to anyone who looks for an amazing story with unforgettable characters, history fan or not, don't let this one pass you by.
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FIFI
5.0 out of 5 stars I really didn't want to leave the world of Baltsaros, Jon and (especially) Tom.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2015
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More than worth the wait! This third book was just as epic as the first two. Bey Deckard is a talented new author whose technique draws you straight into the story and holds you there until the very end. I felt like I was on the Baal's Heart experiencing the highs and lows of life as a pirate. Heavily invested in these three men already from their previous two stories, I was eager and anxious to discover their fate and Bey did not disappoint. I have had my head buried in my kindle on and off for the entire weekend desperate to get to the end of their tale yet as the final few chapters approached I found myself putting off the conclusion as I really didn't want to leave the world of Baltsaros, Jon and (especially) Tom. Their story is intriguing, disturbing, volatile, unpredictable, mysterious, sexy, funny, sweet, violent, erotic and ultimately fulfilling and deeply satisfying. I love everything Bey Deckard has written - he pushes the boundaries and explores original topics with fluid and colourful prose. It's an experience worth repeating.
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Sarah Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019
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Loved it. Best book (series) I have read in a long time. Really want to read more on this series
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sam79
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! Sexy Pirates Ahoy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2015
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Excellent series from beginning to end. Superb writing & storytelling. Some damn hot sexy pirates, brutal and plenty of action to keep you entertained. Highly recommended!
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