Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: When Heaven Strikes Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Bastian does well with this emotionally complex and enjoyable work of fiction that succeeds in illuminating and exploring the multifaceted emotional landscape of the human condition and the influence... Continue Reading →
Title: Less Author: Andrew Sean Greer Narrator: Robert Petkoff Publisher: Hatchette Audio Run Time: 8 hours and 17 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: This is a fantastic story, and an AMAZING audiobook. I highly encourage you all to go see what Less is all about for yourselves, either in ebook or audio. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Matthew Shaw Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 34 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Between author Eli Easton’s incredible story and Matthew Shaw’s marvelous narration, Robbie Riverton: Mail Order Bride is simply outstanding and I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow Series: Day and Knight: Book Two Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy for the story and for the narration. Andrew McFerrin's voice work is a very good thing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book because the narration is fun, fine, and tension filled. This is an enjoyable ride, even if it does leave you heart thumping wildly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Soldati Prince Series: Soldati Hearts: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Manuel Pombo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story, particularly the ending, is pure fairy-tale romance and magic. The narration is decent, and the narrator, Manuel Pombo, has a beautiful voice. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Deviations: Submission Series: Deviations: Book One Authors: Chris Owen and Jodi Payne Narrator: Maxx Power Publisher: Tygerseye Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes Category: BDSM At a Glance: When I read the book, my imagination did a better job of breaking Tobias down and making him more human. Overall, I enjoyed this... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Lace-Covered Compromise Author: Silvia Violet Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this story, especially in audio, and would recommend it for anyone who likes a good enemies-to-lovers tale or just a good romance with a small side of... Continue Reading →
Title: Changing Lines Series: Harrisburg Railers: Book One Authors: RJ Scott and V.L. Locey Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Do not miss this book. While the title suggests this is just the first in a series, I hope Crisden continues with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Master Will Appear Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The Master Will Appear is a prime example of LA Witt’s skill at writing well-developed and engaging characters in a contemporary BDSM romance. As for the narration, Michael Ferraiuolo... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting Point Series: Turning Point: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a great buy and a great example of quality voicework meshing so well with the author’s words. Buy the book, buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 19 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Joel Leslie adds layers to the words Tal Bauer has written and makes them spring to life. Some books that are much shorter feel like they will never end. Here, for almost... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Two Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book and the others in Audible format because of the excellent job that Ferraiuolo does with the material.... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Point Series: Turning Point: Book Two Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 7 hours Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book because Sean Crisden is a master storyteller who does not flinch from the action or the sex in this thriller of a novel. Buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack of Thorns Series: Inheritance: Book One Author: Amelia Faulkner Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I loved that the magic of this book is less about powers and gods and more about how friendship and love can be their own magic,... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies Series: The Men of Lancaster County: Book Two Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were so many moments in Eli Easton’s Tender Mercies that stand out when reading this novel, and I felt that most of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Solstice Prince Series: Realms of Love: Book One Author: SJ Himes Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Solstice Prince is a lovely fairytale romance whose strong world-building, well-crafted story and cast of characters keeps its sweetness from being trite or cloying, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Narrator: Colin Darcy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 40 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good story that needed more work. The narration is passable but not great. If you love either of the authors, you may want to buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Late in the Day Series: The Vault: Book Two Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In addition to how much I love listening to Greg Tremblay perform, I know a large part of my enjoyment came from learning about... Continue Reading →
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 52 Minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love, pain, tragedy, and ecstasy aren’t just tangled up here; they are tightly braided into the lives of every character in the book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Color of You is full of characters that are charming in their own unique ways, a sweet and spicy romance, and is narrated in full color by Greg... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Boardwalk Author: Felice Stevens Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 3 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Russo’s name appears on an audiobook, listeners can be assured they are about to take a journey that they will be pleased to go on. He takes good stories... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: 415 Ink: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Rhys Ford delves into the wounded psyche like no other author, plumbing the depths of what it means to doubt oneself to the point of living... Continue Reading →
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