Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Song of the Navigator Author: Astrid Amara Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 41 minutes Category: SciFi At a Glance: Aside from the story's somewhat abrupt ending, I thoroughly enjoyed Tover’s journey, and I thought Russo was an excellent choice for the narration. I absolutely love his voice, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Again is another example of why Mary Calmes is the master of the novella, but for me it was Nick Russo’s narration that made the whole thing. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into the Look Series: Leaning Into: Book Six Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The emotion and heart of the story were really elevated by Nick J. Russo’s narration. Leaning Into the Look is an emotionally engaging story... Continue Reading →
Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Look for Nick J. Russo’s name on other books; you will not be disappointed. This book is fine for what it is, but other titles by this same author are... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What narrator Nick J. Russo does for this basic story is give Lee’s character both the deflective sarcasm and underlying emotional neediness that isn’t always transparent in the written word... Continue Reading →
Title: Volley Balls Series: Balls to the Wall: Book One Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: Volley Balls suffers under a lack of carefully crafted narrative, but Nick J. Russo’s narration talent definitely increased my enjoyment by leaps... Continue Reading →
Title: Survivor Series: Survivor: Book One Author: T.M. Smith Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I expected there to be a bit more suspense and illustrations of Taylor’s struggle with his parents’ murder, since the reader is with him as he ages,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Eagle and the Fox Series: A Snowy Range Mystery: Book One Author: Nya Rawlyns Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 39 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo is an amazing narrator, and here he takes a pretty good story and makes it even better. Buy... 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: 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: Leaning Into Touch Series: Leaning Into: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did a great job and his voice fitted well with the characters. Recommended for fans of this series and for anyone who... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotline Series: Murmur, Inc.: Book One Author: Quinn Anderson Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo does an amazing job with a less than stellar book to work with. If this is one of your favorite authors, it may... Continue Reading →
Title: Rank and File Series: Anchor Point: Book Four Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This return to NAS Anchor Point is a fine addition to the series. The fact that Nick J. Russo returns with it is also a very good... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author TM Smith's Survivor audiobook tour dropping by today with an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the prize details and how to enter at the end. Welcome, TM! About the Audiobook Author: TM Smith Narrated by: Nick J. Russo Length: 5 hrs... Continue Reading →
Title: Afraid to Fly Series: Anchor Point: Book Two Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the characters are not perfect, their obstacles are not impossible to overcome. Russo tells us this in moments of tenderness, anger, and pure... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Just a taste of a compelling relationship. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Orchard Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Paranormal At a Glance: I liked what Abigail Roux did with the paranormal aspect of the story. As for the narration, it was more of the goodness I’ve come to look... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful palate-cleanser of a romance with immediately likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay: Book Eight) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: The angst is strong with this one—but I loved me some Cal and Avery. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cal McCorkle has lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Favors (Bluewater Bay: Book Seven) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 14 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had forgotten how much I enjoy Anne Tenino’s writing. The dialogue and the characters and the setting pulled me into this story, immediately. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Bottom? Author: Rowan McAllister Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the story and for the top-level narration. Look for the names of both the author and the narrator on future books for what surely will be... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author K-lee Klein to TNA today. She's here celebrating the audiobook release of Unbreak My Heart, book one in the Unbreak My Heart series. There's also a chance to win an audio copy of the book, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details. Welcome, K-lee!... Continue Reading →
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