Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Those listeners familiar with Fuller’s other narrations will not be disappointed here. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different... Continue Reading →
Title: Big Love Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, Michael Pauley's narration of this story really tested me, so I urge you to get the print or e-book of Big Love instead. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Teacher Dane... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Hugh Bradley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a nice book and a fine addition to the series. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: How can you lose one dream and... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Neiman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 53 minutes Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: If you like new adult books, this series may be just what you’re looking for. I can recommend this book and the entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Lollipop (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Philip Alces is the perfect narrator for this sweet story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the... Continue Reading →
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story just hits all my 5 star buttons, and has earned its place on my favorite reread shelf. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way... Continue Reading →
Title: Liam (The Atherton Pack: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Narrator: Nick Flint Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 2 hours and 17 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Though Liam left me disappointed, the narration actually enhanced the story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a long night at work, all pastry chef Declan Morgan... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Nick J. Russo provides a stellar narration. It’s hard to find a flaw here because Russo is one of the best voice talents doing M/M books. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this book, and Mark Westfield does an amazing job. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Hypothetically (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Two) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did an excellent job of narrating Love, Hypothetically. His performance brought Paul and Trevor to life, and I love how these two... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakaway (Scoring Chances: Book One) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you like sports romance. Buy the book if like the author, and buy the book for the really well done narration. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Grab a glass of wine, find your quiet place, and just enjoy a great story. It’s worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Josh has a plan: get... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Doctor (Island Medics: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Narrator: Adam Rivington Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Sue Brown creates loveable but flawed characters and an amazing supporting cast. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Jeff Martin has spent five years as a... Continue Reading →
Title: In The Flesh Author: Ethan Stone Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 48 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Ethan Stone does an amazing job of world and plot building, and Tristan James is an audio GOD. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Reno Detective Cristian Flesh is an out and... Continue Reading →
Title: Pawsitively in Love Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Marc Schindler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Pawsitively in Love kept me engaged right to the end. M.J. O’Shea and Marc Schindler were a perfect fit for this story and audiobook. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: What Austin... Continue Reading →
Title: Tigers on the Run (Tigers & Devils) Author: Sean Kennedy Narrator: Dave Gillies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kennedy writes books that make you escape into his characters’ world and feel like you are the other friend at the table arguing and having a... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 39 minutes Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane is a very talented voice artist who takes the somewhat slow pacing of the first half of the book and makes it enjoyable. His characters come to life and... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Heat/Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours 26 minutes At a Glance: A surprisingly sweet love story made that much better by an engaging narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion and risk. Yet still they can't resist. Captain Hugh Wilkes... Continue Reading →
Title: Sinders and Ash (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Fairy Tale, Fantasy At a Glance: Kale Williams is a new-to-me narrator; his voice characterizations fit the image I had of the characters while meeting my expectations of a well-done performance.... Continue Reading →
Title: Alaska Hunt Author: Shelter Somerset Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours 21 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There's not much mystery, and I felt way more frustration than suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: For Alaska Wildlife Trooper Zanebono Fusca, it's just another summer in Anchorage until a slew 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: According to Hoyle Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Mason Lloyd Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 48 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Action/Adventure At a Glance: As usual, Mason Lloyd delivers a top notch narration. His voice is distinctive in each character, and makes the book more than enjoyable. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: US... Continue Reading →
Title: The Law of Attraction Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a really enjoyable and well-written story, but the narration just didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When a professional relationship turns personal, it’s impossible to... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Truth (Moments in Time: Book Two) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Robert Neiman’s voice is well suited to this book. He plays the characters well and gives the listener well defined characters who each... Continue Reading →
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