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Carol

I am a singer and Celtic harper specializing in the music of Scotland, where I go often to study and perform. I love romance books because I like a light hearted story with a happy ending!

Dexter, MI, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • 'Twas the Night After Christmas

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Sabrina Jeffries
    • Narrated By Michael Page
    Overall
    (108)
    Performance
    (95)
    Story
    (94)

    Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has led an unabashed rogue’s life, letting no woman near his heart. Inexplicably abandoned as a child to be raised by distant relatives, he never forgave his parents, refusing to read any of his mother’s letters after his father’s death. Then came a letter that shook his resolve. A Christmas visit to Montcliff might prove his last chance to discover the truth of his past, and come to terms with the stranger he calls "Mother". But two surprises await him at Montcliff....

    CAROLYN says: "'TWAS A LOVELY STORY BUT 'TWIS BADLY NARRATED"
    "Nursing home narrator"
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    Sabrina's books are always fun and enjoyable but I had a hard time enjoying this one because the narrator chose to use a voice for the hero that made him sound about 90 years old. He sounded like Shriveled Old Scrooge instead of Sexy Young Hot Guy! I suppose this sounds picky but to me, the narrator makes or breaks the book. A good narrator can make a so-so book a keeper I want to listen to again. A bad narrator makes it difficult to get through even a terrific book. So I'm afraid I can't recommend this book to you for that reason. Unless you find Scrooge sexy.......

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Unraveled

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Courtney Milan
    • Narrated By Nicole Quinn
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (85)
    Performance
    (80)
    Story
    (77)

    Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past - secrets that he is determined to hide, even if it means keeping everyone else at arm's length. Until the day an irresistible woman shows up as a witness in his courtroom. Miranda Darling isn't in trouble - yet. But she's close enough that when Turner threatens her with imprisonment if she puts one foot wrong, she knows she should run in the other direction.

    CAROLYN says: "A GOOD BOOK TOTALLY RUINED BY THE NARRATOR"
    "Munchkin Narrator will drive you nuts!"
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    I really liked the first two books in this series but it was really hard to like this one since the narrator was so incredibly irritating. I felt like I was listening to a Munchkin from the Wizard of Oz. Or maybe she just spends too much time sucking on helium balloons! Anyway, she is so bad that it's hard to get through the whole book. I kept looking to see how much time was left hoping that it was almost over! It's really hard to evaluate the story itself since my enjoyment of an Audible book depends heavily on the narration. If I didn't care about that, I would just read the book myself! So I recommend that you do that with this particular book. If, like me, you want to see how the trilogy ends, listen to the first two in the series and then read this one in print instead of listening.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Passions of a Wicked Earl

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Lorraine Heath
    • Narrated By Anne Flosnik
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (115)
    Performance
    (101)
    Story
    (98)

    Known throughout for his prowess in the bedroom, Morgan Lyons, the eighth Earl of Westcliffe, cannot forgive an unpardonable affront to his honor. Discovering his young bride in the arms of his brother was a staggering blow?so he banished the beautiful deceiver to the country and devoted himself to the pursuit of carnal pleasure.

    MickeyMarie says: "Can't Get Enough"
    "Ho Hum"
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    Lorraine Heath is like that little girl in the rhyme: when she is good she is very, very good but when she is bad, she is awful. Unfortunately, this book is of the second type! After about 2 hours I kept looking to see if it was over yet! It features a "heroine" with a weak back bone and a brain the size of a walnut. But just when you think it can't get any worse, along comes her pea-brained sister! She sounds like an opera singer warming up: me me me me me!! Unfortunately, the hero doesn't offer much more either. Forcing myself to get to the end of this recording was torture. Anne Flosnick does a good job with the reading as she usually does, but she sure doesn't have much to work with here. I definitely recommend that you not waste your money on this one.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • In Bed with the Devil

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By Lorraine Heath
    • Narrated By Susan Ericksen, Antony Ferguson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (572)
    Performance
    (486)
    Story
    (485)

    They call him the Devil Earl - a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything-even strike a bargain with the devil himself. Lucian desires respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy.

    Benoibe says: "5+ stars! So far beyond my expectations!!"
    "A fine listen all around!"
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    A good story and a wonderful narration. Susan Erikson does a great job on this whole series. If you like a happy ending, as I do, this one delivers.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Outlander

    • UNABRIDGED (33 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Diana Gabaldon
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (11070)
    Performance
    (5691)
    Story
    (5499)

    Why we think it’s a great listen: An all-time Audible favorite that mixes historic fiction, adventure, and romance with one of the most fascinating literary devices: time travel. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love. In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. But their blissful reunion is shattered....

    Lulu says: "The Reason for the Existence of Audio Books"
    "Fabulous book - fabulous naration"
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    An amazing, engrossing book and a wonderful narration. Davina Porter does a fabulous job bringing this story to life. I recommend this recording most highly.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed: Sons of Sin, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Anna Campbell
    • Narrated By Antony Ferguson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (70)
    Performance
    (63)
    Story
    (62)

    Desperate to save her sister's life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick in ways that defy all logic - even as a dark secret she carries threatens them both.

    CAROLYN says: "A really sweet beauty and the beast story"
    "Don't waste your credit!!"
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    This is a ridiculous book! The "heroine" is an annoying dishrag. If I had a nickel for every time I couldn't refrain from screaming "You're an IDIOT" at this woman, it would pay to replace the credit I wasted on this book! The narrator is good but he, too, is wasted on this book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Rogue by Any Other Name

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Sarah MacLean
    • Narrated By Rosalyn Landor
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (157)
    Performance
    (137)
    Story
    (139)

    A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London's most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance - including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to an unexplored world of pleasures.

    Lilian says: "light and entertaining"
    "Disappointing"
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    Sarah MacLean's first book was fun, her second not so much and this one downright boring. Rosalyn Landor does a great job, as always, but there's really not much for her to work with here.

    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
  • The Care and Taming of a Rogue

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Suzanne Enoch
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    Overall
    (82)
    Performance
    (38)
    Story
    (38)

    After years away from London, Captain Bennett Wolfe is back - and alive, much to Society's surprise. Having been presumed dead, this rugged adventurer is now much sought after by every marriage-minded young woman... but Bennett only has eyes for the intriguing Lady Phillipa Eddison. Phillipa would rather read than flirt, but she does know a thing or two about proper courtship rituals. A gentleman does not kiss a lady senseless, and he certainly does not bring his pet monkey when he comes calling. Lady Phillipa's never been so scandalized... or tempted. She simply must teach Bennett some manners....

    A User says: "Great Listen - Enjoyable Story"
    "Good story, terrible narration"
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    The story is fun and the characters are interesting but the narration is SO annoying. Suzanne Enoch's stories are so good, she deserves a better narrator. The switch back and forth from American accent to fake British accent is so jarring. I cringed every time. The story is good but I certainly can't recommend this performance.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Enchanted: Medieval Trilogy #3

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Lowell
    • Narrated By Anne Flosnik
    Overall
    (142)
    Performance
    (61)
    Story
    (62)

    Simon the Loyal has vowed never to love, for love makes a warrior weak. His arranged marriage to a beautiful Norman heiress would be duty and no more. But more than duty stirs his blood when he first sees Ariane. She has known only coldness from men - and a betrayal so deep it all but killed her soul. Wanting no man, trusting no man, speaking only through the sad songs she draws from her harp, Ariane comes to Simon an unwilling bride.

    Allison says: "The Return!"
    "Kind of silly"
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    The first book in this series was OK. The second I read in book form because I knew I couldn't stand that narrator. This book, the third, was pretty silly. Even a good narrator, Anne Flosnik, couldn't make this one very interesting. I would suggest you save your money!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • An Unwilling Conquest

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Stephanie Laurens
    • Narrated By Nellie Chalfant
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (153)
    Performance
    (29)
    Story
    (29)

    A successful horse breeder and self-proclaimed rake, Harry Lester samples women like wines. But after having his heart trampled upon by someone he actually loved, he has no intention of falling for a woman again, let alone be ensnared by the trap of marriage. Now, with a large inheritance to his name, Harry knows that he'd best start running from London's matchmaking mothers and widows.

    A says: "Not Terrible, Just Trite"
    "Don't waste your money"
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    I bought this one because it was on sale but the old saying rings true: You get what you pay for. The story is trite and shallow and the reader is amateurish in the extreme. I definitely wouldn't recommend it.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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