Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise Author: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I love M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin writing together, and find that they mesh well, but I hope they pick another narrator for the rest of the series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Random Acts Author: Mia Kerick Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours At a Glance: I absolutely LOVED this book for the first 5 hours of Random Acts! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bradley Zelder can’t find his way in life. After struggling for nearly a decade, he has yet to complete... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Howl at the Moon Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Matthew Shaw Publisher: Pinkerton Road Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes At at glance: Eli Easton continues to mesmerize me with her amazing writing talents. Blurb: Sheriff Lance Beaufort is not going to let trouble into his town, no sir. Tucked away in... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond Duty Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Johnathan Young Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: SJD Peterson's writing and Jonathon Young's voice together make Beyond Duty an experience worth repeating again and again. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell didn’t come soon enough... Continue Reading →
Title: Bartender, P.I. Author: Ethan Stone Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 Hours and 32 Minutes At a Glance: What great P.I.s Linc and Brady made in solving the big mystery! Just be prepared to snicker! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Ventured Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours and 39 Minutes At a Glance: This was a great audiobook and I really enjoyed listening to it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Aiden agrees to run the Mad Mucker—a twelve-mile muddy slog over an obstacle course—he’s expecting... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dance with Domination (Collars and Cuffs: Book Four) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Nick J. Russo Run Time: 7 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the audio performance on this book. Nick J. Russo is very talented when it comes to making a separate voice for each... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnnie (Siphon: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes At a glance: Lions and Siphons and Tremblay… Oh my! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: A Premier lion shifter, Hugh Landry dedicates his life to leading the Berk pride with strength and confidence. Hundreds of people... Continue Reading →
Title: Checkmate Author: Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna Narrator:: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: There is never a dull moment and there’s a good pace to this story! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When sword for hire Teodoro Ciéza de Vivar accepts a commission to... 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: Acting Out Author: Scotty Cade Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 49 Minutes At a glance: I look forward to Randy Fuller’s next narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After one very long tour of duty in Afghanistan and an honorable discharge from the USMC, Elijah Preston comes home to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise & Fall (THIRDS: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator:: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Perfection…Simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan... Continue Reading →
Title: Ed & Marchant (A Novella in Frankie’s Series) Author: Sue Brown Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 59 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the audio portion of Ed & Marchant, but I found it impossible to like the book when the main character, Ed, was so disagreeable.... Continue Reading →
Title: Nowhere Ranch Author: Heidi Cullinan Narrator:: Iggy Toma Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 Hours and 3 Minutes At a Glance: While I feel some of the vocals could have been more distinct, Nowhere Ranch and Iggy Toma are the perfect merger of story and narrator. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Love will grow through the... Continue Reading →
Title: Anything Could Happen Author: B.G. Thomas Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 32 Minutes At a glance: This was a good read but I didn’t think it was a great read. Charlie David, on the other hand, brought this book to life. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Moving to Kansas City... Continue Reading →
Title: Work in Progress (A Belladonna Arms Novel) Author: John Inman Narrator:: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I adore John Inman, I really do, and I’m glad I got to listen to Work in Progress. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Dumped by his lover, Harlie Rose... Continue Reading →
Title: Quiet Nights (Mangrove Stories) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes At a Glance: I have listened to Greg many times, and no matter how many times I hear his narrations, it always sounds like a fresh and new story with a new voice. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgiving Thayne (A True Mates Novel) Author: J.R. Loveless Narrator:: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: I think that McClain has some room to grow in his performances, but overall, I liked the voices he chose for the main characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Nicholas... Continue Reading →
Title: Being True Author: Jacob Z. Flores Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 40 Minutes At a glance: This book hit all the right notes in all the right places. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Truman L. Cobbler has not had an easy life. It’s bad enough people say he looks... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 21 Minutes At a Glance: A really engaging and enjoyable follow-up for Evan and Matt from Faith & Fidelity, as they – and their relationship – continue to evolve. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After their happily ever... Continue Reading →
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