Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Prickly By Nature (Portland Pack Chronicles: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn, Kenzie Cade Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: A great narrator and an enjoyable story make a very satisfying finale to this series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In the four... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Gregory Salinas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A wonderful slow-burn romance that gives the listener an opportunity sit and stay a while with the characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It's taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story didn’t exactly work for me, but I really struggled with the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments in Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great addition to the series, and really lets the voice talent of the narrator shine through. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Growing up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint (Song of the Fallen: Book One) Author: Rachel Haimowitz Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 11 hours and 55 minutes Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I adored this book when I originally read it, and now I absolutely LOVE it. Craig Beck brought the characters to life, each with distinct... Continue Reading →
Hello, my name is Gideon Golden, and I’m a character in THE NAKED PRINCE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAIRYLAND, a novella of four stories by Joe Cosentino, published by Dreamspinner Press. Let me tell you how I came to be me. As a child, Joe Cosentino loved hearing fairytales, and later reading them himself. Like... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Heat Under Fire Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Paul Morey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story is a quick, easy read with a little tension, romance and two really great MCs. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Justin Briggs can shout out directions all day on... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Violated was a tough read and listen, but was also a well written story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog, even... Continue Reading →
Title: Sacrati Author: Kate Sherwood Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 12 hours and 36 minutes At a Glance: A wonderfully written and narrated novel filled with romance and intrigue. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: As an elite Sacrati fighter in the mighty Torian military, Theos is blessed with a city full of women... Continue Reading →
Title: Too Stupid to Live (Romancelandia: Book One) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I definitely recommended this book for anyone in the mood for cute Highlanders, humor and romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It isn't true love until someone... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Rain (Carlisle Cops: Book Three) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: In the continuing saga of the Carlisle Cops series, Andrew Grey brings hope, pride and a little suspense and drama with Fire and Rain, but... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stolen Suitor Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Western At a Glance: I really enjoyed this Dreamspun Desires genre story, but the accents threw me a bit in the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: His future was set until a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Right Time (Right and Wrong: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I fully recommend this book and the narration. There is a lot to enjoy here. Things that will make you smile and things that... Continue Reading →
Title: Spirit Author: John Inman Narrator: John Anthony Davis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 47 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: I adore this book and narration! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jason Day, brilliant designer of video games, is not only a confirmed bachelor, but he’s as gay as a maypole.... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild and Precious Author: CJane Elliott Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 2 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An enjoyable, low-angst story of young people growing up and discovering who they are and what they want in life. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Aspiring writer Brent Granger has... Continue Reading →
Title: Taylor Maid Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I was emotionally invested in this story from point one. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: He'll marry the maid to get $50 million but a secret could queer the deal.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Stick Fridays (Half Moon Bay: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Spencer Goss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 58 minutes At a Glance: If I could give Rhys Ford more stars than five, I would. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Deacon Reid was born bad to the bone with no intention... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: I can recommend the story wholeheartedly. The narration I can only give a 50% rating for choices directly at odds with the direction given by the author. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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