Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starving Years Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: JCP Books Run Time: 10 hours and 46 minutes Category: Dystopian, Alt Reality, M/M/M At a Glance: This story is complemented and deepened by the voice talents on display. Buy this audiobook for the story and the narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have never heard Alexander Collins narrate before this is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can't remember... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Mike Pohlable Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is fine as a mystery/romance. The plot is workable and progresses as you would expect. However, the audio is more than just a tiny bit grating. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queen & the Homo Jock King Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 17 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This wonderful read is powered by Lesley’s talent and Klune’s words. Buy this audio; you will not be sorry. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: Part & Parcel (Sidewinder: Book Three) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Part & Parcel is a highly recommended audio and read, if you’re a fan of Abigail Roux. I think this is her best story yet! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Gambling Men Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely love this story, and Gomez Pugh just enchanted me with his performance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Quent Jackson has followed Jason Spade's every move in business and in poker... Continue Reading →
Title: Betrothed: A Faery Tale Author: Therese Woodson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: While it doesn't live up to its potential, mystery or suspense-wise, it's still a nice little romance narrated by a talented reader who brings the characters to... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 42 minutes At a Glance: A beautifully written and narrated story about love, loss, hope and all of the messy tragic and wonderful things that make up life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker (Hexworld: Book One) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 36 minutes Category: Historical, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way James brings Cicero and Tom and all the colorful and varied characters in this world to life is nothing short of eargasmic. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Planting His Dream Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Derrick McClain is quite the professional, and it shows in his body of work and in this audio. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Foster dreams of getting away, but after his... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Lessons Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Brian Schell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story here is sweet and loveable. The narration is spotty in places. It isn’t terrible, but it isn’t the best either. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Two years of living with... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Middle of Somewhere (Middle of Somewhere: Book One) Author: Roan Parrish Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 13 hours and 31 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book was a pleasure to listen to. Robert Nieman has such a relaxed, easy-going style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Daniel Mulligan is... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Comes to Light (Senses: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have my misgivings about the story at points, but the narration makes it wonderful. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of Nowhere (Middle of Somewhere: Book Two) Author: Roan Parrish Narrator: Spencer Goss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Spencer Goss’ narration adds to the depth of the book and is a nice bit of voice work that pays attention to the emotions of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tasting Notes Author: Cate Ashwood Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: There is a lot of good story here, but the narration weighs it down unfairly. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: There’s nothing that can’t be solved over a glass of excellent... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell on Wheels (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Z.A. Maxfield Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I strongly recommend this book if you enjoy the romance of falling in love—not for the first time but falling the right time. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Red River (Pack Collection: Book Two) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Run Time: 3 hours and 42 minutes Category: Paranormal Romance At a Glance: I like that Cardeno C. can think/write outside the box, and does it so well I can really believe the storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Truth Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 29 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed A Kind of Truth, enhanced by a very impressive new-to-me narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day... Continue Reading →
Title: There's Something About Ari (Bluewater Bay: Book Two) Author: LB Gregg Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short but satisfying second chance story, and a fun second book in the series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Buck Ellis's future seems pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Narrator: Randall Shaffer Publisher: Dreampinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Sunset Lake is not for the faint of heart, which turned out to be me! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile... Continue Reading →
Title: Resurrecting Elliot (Newport Boys: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The audio for this book is really well done. Buy it, read it, enjoy it. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Nightmares and panic attacks following a horrific tragedy... Continue Reading →
Title: The Servant Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 8 minutes Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: As usual, Greg Tremblay did an outstanding job of narrating! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: After saving his younger brother’s child, Daemon Shar is cursed by a witch and runs... Continue Reading →
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