Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Haunting of Timber Manor Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Tony Stone Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 27 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Just like with a written book, with audio there will be a few errors to ignore, but there comes a point when the errors are so numerous or... Continue Reading →
Title: The Soldati Prince Series: Soldati Hearts: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Manuel Pombo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story, particularly the ending, is pure fairy-tale romance and magic. The narration is decent, and the narrator, Manuel Pombo, has a beautiful voice. It... Continue Reading →
Title: I Heart Boston Terriers Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Tom Askin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a quick listen and a fine effort on the narrator’s part, so if you enjoy a good Rick Reed romance, you’ll really enjoy this book too.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Love Interest Author: Cale Dietrich Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 10 hours and 29 minutes Category: Young Adult, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: While initially these characters were fun, after a short while they began to feel more and more over-the-top and borderline ridiculous, but I thought Crouch did a good... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Seven Author: Bru Baker Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I could see this narrator doing really well with a gumshoe mystery—a detective or cop character that was meant to sound hard-bitten and weary. But in... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Living Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie David has a smooth, if unvaried, voice, but the story is a bit off-putting in that Scott is required to be friend, confidant, lover, and analyst for Jay. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate Series: A Moments in Time Story Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: P. C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: P. C., as narrator, took some time to get into the characters. Listeners may miss the former narrator’s skill with this world. But, the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Second Harvest Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 40 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, I was unimpressed with the strength of this narrator to convey the beauty of author Eli Easton’s words. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: David Fisher has lived by the... Continue Reading →
Title: Given the Circumstances Author: Brad Vance Narrator: Brad Vance Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Narrated by the author, this is a fine book. The story is believable and is more of a read than a performance. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, regular listeners of... Continue Reading →
Title: Burnt Toast B&B (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Authors: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz Narrators: Dorian Bane and Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This is a nice addition to the series but may not be as strong as others... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stolen Suitor Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Western At a Glance: I really enjoyed this Dreamspun Desires genre story, but the accents threw me a bit in the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: His future was set until a... Continue Reading →
Title: Food for Thought (A Tale of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed how Food for Thought played out, but it just wasn’t my favorite narration. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Emmett Gant was planning to tell his... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Ghost Author: SE Jakes Narrator: Adam North Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 8 hours and 3 minutes At a Glance: By the end of the book, I was quite happy that I’d stuck with it. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Everyone knows that Prophet - former Navy SEAL, former CIA spook, full-time pain... Continue Reading →
Title: My Hero Author: Max Vos Narrator: Jared Bradford Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes At a Glance: This is a coming-of-age story that has a sweet and soft love story. I would rate this audio as acceptable. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When he was sixteen years old, Rich Miller saved a... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Means… Patience Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 52 Minutes At a Glance: Another in Andrew Grey’s beloved Love Means series, which introduces us to new former military characters and a new set of obstacles to overcome. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Years after his discharge... Continue Reading →
Title: Strange Bedfellows Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Ron Herczig Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 48 minutes At a Glance: I have not met a book by Cardeno C. that I haven’t loved. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Can the billionaire son of a Democratic president build a family with the congressman son of a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silence of the Stars Author: Kate McMurray Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a glance: I really enjoyed this book, but the narrator didn't make much of an impression. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Sandy Sullivan has gotten so good at covering up his emotions, he’s waiting for someone... Continue Reading →
Title: Encounter (Encounters: Book One) Author: Perie Wolford Narrator:: William Turbett Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 3 Hours and 3 Minutes At a Glance: Encounter is a unique sci-fi story for Young Adults. Perie Wolford created a mystery with tension and excitement. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It's time to face the unknown. In an attempt to... Continue Reading →
Title: Third Eye Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator:: Chad Tindale Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 Hours and 57 Minutes At a Glance: A multifaceted story that could have benefitted from more emotion in the narration. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Who knew that a summer thunderstorm and a lost little boy would conspire to change... Continue Reading →
Title: Trusting Thomas Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 58 Minutes At a Glance: I was initially irritated by the dialect switching, especially when British words were read in an American accent, but by the end, Trusting Thomas was very moving and made me cry. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Technically Dating Author: Jena Wade Narrator:: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 18 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the brief world Jena Wade weaves, but the narration definitely left me wanting more. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Meek and mild Bruce Collins decides to set aside his life in technical... Continue Reading →
Title: Newton’s Laws of Attraction Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator:: George Somerset Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 57 Minutes At a Glance: Only because of M.J. O’Shea’s brilliant writing was I able to get through this Audiobook. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Rory was Ben's oldest and best friend until senior year of high school,... Continue Reading →
Title: Newton’s Laws of Attraction Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator:: George Somerset Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 57 Minutes At a Glance: Only because of M.J. O’Shea’s brilliant writing was I able to get through this Audiobook. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Rory was Ben's oldest and best friend until senior year of high school,... Continue Reading →
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