Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Everyday History Author: Alice Archer Narrator: Daan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: You’ll enjoy Everyday History if you give it a chance to win your heart. By the end, you’ll be rooting for true love to take this couple to a happy place.... 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: Extrasensual Perception Author: Rayna Vause Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This narration is wonderful and rich. It is a great addition to the Dreamspun Desires series, and could get a series of its own with a reluctant psychic and skeptical... 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: Just Drive (Anchor Point: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As this well-written story by L. A. Witt evolves, Russo captures every nuance of the characters and gives the listener an audio treat. Reviewed By: Mike... 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: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Robbie D Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Let me begin this review by saying I really liked the story. Like most romance books, it has a few plot holes that are easy to forgive. That being said, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There’s Fire (Panopolis: Book Two) Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 6 minutes Category: Sci-Fi, Alt U, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nick Russo’s voice added to the drama throughout the entire story. He did amazing with Edward and all the other characters. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Until You (At First Sight: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Klune and Lesley lead with their talent and their hearts. The combination of the two is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Together with... Continue Reading →
Title: Crooked Tree Ranch (Montana: Book One) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a sweet, angst-free romance, so if that’s what you’re looking for, then I recommend it hands down. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When a cowboy meets 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: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It really is great to see an author provide everything needed for a great story, and then to have the narrator take the words... Continue Reading →
Title: When All the World Sleeps Authors: Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: Lots of angst and populated with complex and compelling characters, this story makes you work for the ending. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Daniel Whitlock... 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: The Imperfection of Swans Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do so like Brandon Witt when he takes the gloves off and tries to break our hearts. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kevin Bivanti’s dream is to open a... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 5 minutes Category: Fairy Tale At a Glance: I’d like to thank Tara Lain for introducing me to Kale Williams. I love how this man has narrated this series. He really does bring the characters to life. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: High Fantasy/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this story when I read it, but sadly the narration didn’t really work for me on this one. 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 →
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