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    Kindle Customer Tulsa, OK, US 11-02-13
    Kindle Customer Tulsa, OK, US 11-02-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Too ponderous"
    What would have made Wicked Ties better?

    If it moved faster. There is way too much character introspection. They think and think and repeat and repeat until I wanted to scream, Just do it!!! The sex scenes were okay, but not worth the build up. I also thought the hero filming them having sex and using that to exact revenge on someone was inexcusable.


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    I'm listening to one of my novels next.


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    The performance was good. I wasn't crazy about the Creole accent, but it was passable.


    What character would you cut from Wicked Ties?

    The grandfather.


    Any additional comments?

    No.

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    venesa United States 10-09-13
    venesa United States 10-09-13 Member Since 2017
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    "What??"

    I really disagree with the positive reviews of this book. First of all, the narrator's attempt to have a masculine tone is so laughable that alone ruined the book for me. Secondly, the story line is absolutely absurd and I was baffled the entire time.

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    M 05-17-13
    M 05-17-13 Member Since 2008
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    "Way to ruin the moment"
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    Eh. I had wanted to read something with serious hotness in it, and while this book did eventually deliver on that score, you have to wade through a LOT of angst from the main character, which is both boring to listen to and a mood killer. It was basically like Twilight but with sex.


    If you’ve listened to books by Shayla Black before, how does this one compare?

    This was my first book by her, and it may be my last. Since these books are for grown-ups, treat the readers as such and don't spend so much time trying to convince us through the main character that the DS lifestyle is ok. Girl, if we're reading these books, we don't need convincing. Just tell the story already!


    Did the narration match the pace of the story?

    I guess. Since I found a lot of scenes drawn out by unnecessary inner dialogue, it's hard for me to say whether the narrator dragged things out, or if she was just doing a faithful job of telling the story.


    Did Wicked Ties inspire you to do anything?

    Yeah, I wish it had been that good.


    Any additional comments?

    This book could have been SO good if so much time hadn't been spent discussing why kinky sex is ok. I really wish the author had skipped the scaredy cat routine and just gone for it. Every time the action started to get good, the author dumped a preverbial bucket of cold water on you by having the girl waffle about her actions. This is an adult erotic novel, not a YA romance. Knock it off already!

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    Gayle Wayne, ok, United States 02-28-13
    Gayle Wayne, ok, United States 02-28-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Great narrator"
    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    Narrator was great, but I wasn't very impressed with the storyline. Not sure if I will finish the series.


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    Judy Evansville, IN, United States 02-27-13
    Judy Evansville, IN, United States 02-27-13
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    "Don't"

    Don't bother with this one, I wish I hadn't. If you are running for your life from a crazy stalker who has shot at you....well, I think that would be the top priority... NOT sex with a stranger! This was just to silly for me.

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    Tiffany HERNANDO, MS, United States 01-27-13
    Tiffany HERNANDO, MS, United States 01-27-13
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    "Not what I expected!!"
    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    Someone who wants xxx-rated in audio form


    Would you ever listen to anything by Shayla Black again?

    Not if the rest of her books are like this one


    How could the performance have been better?

    If she had stayed with the plot instead of going left turning to sex right off. That was a major turn off. I love great sex in any books but they need to have a plot behind it. How can someone be chased and shot at one moment then be in the midst of sex the next while the shooter/stalker is in the same building as you.


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    disappointment


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    Amazon Customer FOREST, VA, United States 01-22-13
    Amazon Customer FOREST, VA, United States 01-22-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Story a little silly, but a few hot moments"

    The story line was very thin, it tried to have some suspense but it just didn't keep you on the edge or anything. The author repeats characters feelings/ideas/thoughts WAY TOO much! Come on, we get the picture don't keep beating the horse dead.

    I'm not really sure what the primary storyline was supposed to be, finding her stalker or her sexual awakening as a submissive. Nevertheless, there the writer could write some hot scenes, so that helped me get through the thin story line.

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    3AM Mom 11-14-12
    3AM Mom 11-14-12
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    "Awful"

    I would not read another book by this author. I found it to have no redeeming value.

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    Tiff Durham, NC, United States 09-03-12
    Tiff Durham, NC, United States 09-03-12 Member Since 2011
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    "PRETTY DARN GOOD"
    Any additional comments?

    I liked this book. I am a HUGE FAN of "50 Shades of Grey" I do agree that it is not the best written book but it was pretty hot to me. This book is written pretty well, some corny parts here and there but overall a GREAT READ. It was worth my credit.

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    Sherry Dudley 12-04-13
    Sherry Dudley 12-04-13
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    "SEXY AND A GREAT STORY TOO!!"

    The Cajun accents were the first thing that was different about this story that immediately captured my attention. This narrator was excellent. AND the storyline was excellent! The lead man was so seductive and non-repentant. The back & forth feelings that both characters struggled with and thought they were sure about only to change with a new perspective.....I automatically bought her second book in this series.

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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful