Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Cookies for Courting Author: Amber Kell Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 13 minutes At a Glance: Overall, I was disappointed with this story, but Michael Stellman did a great job with the narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After his sister’s death, businessman Marshall Hunter gains custody of his niece. Unused... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Phillip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 7 minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story is Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: What complements a Mary Calmes book? A Sean Crisden narration! WOW WOW WOW. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Man Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hrs and 6 mins At a Glance: The narration of this story is spot on. Philip Alces is a consummate professional. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Adam Macias has been thrown a few curve balls in his life, but losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
Title: One True Thing (One Thing: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield is great—worth the price and the time. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Davis spent years wishing for a prince, but kissing frog... Continue Reading →
Title: The Shattered Door Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This was such a profound book for me, and I am honored to have reviewed it. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a tortured childhood and years of soul-searching, Brooke Morrison has... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Thunder (Something Like Series: Book Six) Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 27 minutes At a Glance: An excellent writer and an excellent narrator=perfection! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart-seeking companionship.... Continue Reading →
Title: Roped (Guards of Folsom: Book Four) Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours At a Glance: Great book and great narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Life has been known by a series of constants. Violence, anger, drugs, sex, death, heartbreak, pain, fear and the most common, hunger. Always... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain (Thirds: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes At a Glance: Awesome on every level. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always... Continue Reading →
Title: My Hero Author: Max Vos Narrator: Jared Bradford Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes At a Glance: This is a coming-of-age story that has a sweet and soft love story. I would rate this audio as acceptable. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When he was sixteen years old, Rich Miller saved a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart of Frost (North Pole City Tales: Book Two) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 4 minutes At a Glance: Charlie Cochet, as usual, has nailed a story, but unfortunately, I can’t say the same for its narrator. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: At the North... Continue Reading →
Title: Cross & Crown Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed this narration just as much as I did listening to the first book, but the story missed the mark for me a little bit. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Nick... Continue Reading →
Title: Trouble Comes in Threes Author: M.A. Church Narrator: Ronald Ray Strickland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 26 minutes At a Glance: If you’re thinking about getting Trouble Comes in Threes—and I think you should—buy the book and read it. I would bypass the audio on this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Canning the Center Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 17 minutes At a glance: Tara Lain’s work shines through an otherwise flat and disappointing narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Six foot seven inch, 300 pound Jamal Jones loves football, so when he finds out the ultra-conservative... Continue Reading →
Title: Caged Sanctuary Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Paul Morey Run Time: 6 hours and 26 Minutes At a Glance: Story: This book started out pleasant and enjoyable, but I lost interest after the first date, though I think Paul Morey did an excellent job with this reading. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Kaden Thorn,... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Lightning: Volume 5 Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 18 minutes At a Glance: Jay Bell and Kevin R. Free are both talented craftsmen. What a great combination! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Never stop running. No matter how often life trips you up or... Continue Reading →
Title: Ever the Same Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Paul Morey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 32 minutes At a Glance: Overall, I liked this story but felt it was missing something. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Audie Barrack is in it up to his elbows with a sick calf when his son’s school... Continue Reading →
Title: Then the Stars Fall Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Run Time: 12 Hours and 21 Minutes At a Glance: Definitely check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The death of his wife four years earlier left Travis Bennett a shell of the man he used to be. With... Continue Reading →
Title: Shock & Awe (Sidewinder: Book One) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: Brock Thompson was a new to me narrator, and I was pleasantly surprised by his performance. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After barely surviving a shootout in New Orleans, Sidewinder medic... Continue Reading →
Title: Where You Lead Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Greg Tremblay Run Time: 1 hour and 41 minutes At a Glance: You should definitely add this one to your collection of holiday feel-good romances! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: ATF agent Peter Lomax isn’t a hearts and flowers kind of guy, but he can... Continue Reading →
Title: He Completes Me (The Home Collection: Book Two) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes At a Glance: He Completes Me gives us just what Cardeno C. promises: a love story with a happy ending. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Not even his mother's funeral can convince... Continue Reading →
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