Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Just a taste of a compelling relationship. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely pulled into this story, it is a short erotic tale handled skillfully by the always mesmerizing Gomez Pugh. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful palate-cleanser of a romance with immediately likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay: Book Eight) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: The angst is strong with this one—but I loved me some Cal and Avery. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cal McCorkle has lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Favors (Bluewater Bay: Book Seven) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 14 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had forgotten how much I enjoy Anne Tenino’s writing. The dialogue and the characters and the setting pulled me into this story, immediately. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This story was a strong start to this new series from a writer I’ve been watching. I can’t wait to listen to the next... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 43 minutes Category: Category At a Glance: Light summer read? Nailed it! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal cure for a broken heart. But when it's with your best friend, things get complicated. When Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Harmony Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another enjoyable book by Northcote and a great narration by Steadman, who perfectly voiced the characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Imperfect harmony can still be beautiful.... John Fletcher, a former musician, is... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Dust Settles (Timing: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Crisden’s narration has improved since Timing, slower paced and the characters’ voices more defined. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Glenn Holloway’s predictable life ended the day... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Lou Lambert Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I can recommend this book to anyone who likes western romances, and to those who like a little mystery with their hot men. Both the... Continue Reading →
Title: As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond: Book One) Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gary Furlong Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 9 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The sweet moments in this book outweigh its flaws. Buy it for the narration and try to forgive the cliffhanger-y ending. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: One wedding,... Continue Reading →
Title: Starstruck (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo’s narration was pretty close to flawless. His performance kept me completely engaged and excited to turn the audio back on the second I got... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Honesty (A Kind of Stories: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A great addition to a series I love, and the narration really brought Tim and Carter to life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Music... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Lessons (Winter Ball: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my god, I love Mason, a fantastic character we met in Winter Ball, and I loved his story. As usual, Nick J. Russo provides the... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is my first book by Melanie Hansen, but it certainly won’t be the last. I really like her writing style! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire?... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Life Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes At a Glance: While not as affecting for me as the first book in this series, this is a well written story of two damaged characters who really have to work for their happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Narrator: Jesse Cota Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I’m a big fan of this author, but I had trouble connecting with this story for some reason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Manny Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes At a Glance: A cute manny story with an unlikely hero who saves the day--and a family. John Solo’s narration adds that little something extra that takes this trope to a new level. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed (Delta Restorations: Book One) Author: Diana Copland Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Pauley did a good job with creating voices for David and Jackson, and, for the most part, I liked his narration. Overall, highly recommended. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 25 minutes Category: High Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: High fantasy for the normal guy, and highly entertaining. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Boy (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Four) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 1 hour and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo is a talented narrator and he did a great job here. Totally nailed Brad and Sebastian’s voices. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Brad... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fortunate Blizzard Author: L.C. Chase Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The real beauty of this story is the blossoming of Marcus—from uptight, isolated, laser-focused lawyer to actual friend, colleague and lover—further enhanced by Nick J. Russo’s narration.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate (Beings in Love: Book Three) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: This is a sweetly romantic, but also a sexy, love story, between two very different people who get a second chance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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