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Maureen

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  • The Sacrilege: SPQR III

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By John Maddox Roberts
    • Narrated By John Lee
    Overall
    (23)
    Performance
    (20)
    Story
    (21)

    When a sacret woman's rite in the ancient city of Rome is infiltrated by a corrupt patrician dressed in female garb, it falls to Senator Decuis Caecilius Metellus the Younger, whose investigative skills have proven indispensable in the past, to unmask the perpetrators. When four brutal slayings follow, Decius enlists the help a notorious and dangerous criminal.

    Judith A. Weller says: "Great Roman Mystery"
    "Great series, book three at last"
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    Would you listen to The Sacrilege again? Why?

    These books are always worth a replay. I love the way the author brings historical figures to life. Caesar is very cunning and a jerk and Pompey lets other gererals fight the big battles then jumps in at the end to take all the credit. It's fun to see these giants of history in a very human way. I also love the main character and the humor woven through the story. I always seem to find something new when I replay a SPQR novel.


    What other book might you compare The Sacrilege to and why?

    Almost anything by Bernard Cornwell will have a good historial plot and great action.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by John Lee?

    Yes. I like John Lee but...I really did miss Simon Vance.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Why does audible always ask this question?


    Any additional comments?

    Please Audible can we have more of this series. The sooner the better.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Molly Harper
    • Narrated By Amanda Ronconi
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2084)
    Performance
    (1577)
    Story
    (1576)

    Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stones throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valleys pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt. What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg.

    Denise says: "MOLLY HARPER IS A HOOT!!!!!!"
    "The story is a bit familiar but still fun."
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    If you could sum up The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf in three words, what would they be?

    repetitious, funny and ok


    Would you recommend The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf to your friends? Why or why not?

    I Love Molly Harper. I have most of her books. This is the first one that left me a bit underwhelmed. It is not a bad book. I enjoyed it, but it seems too similar in plot to her last werewolf book to me. So this would not be the first book on my recommendation list, and I do highly recommend Molly Harper to my friends.


    Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Amanda Ronconi is the best. I always enjoy her performance.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Of course I laughed, Molly Harper is funny!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Third Grave Dead Ahead

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Darynda Jones
    • Narrated By Lorelei King
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1174)
    Performance
    (1049)
    Story
    (1055)

    Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever. Charley Davidson is back in Darynda Jones' Third Grave Dead Ahead! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the parthuman, part-supermodel son of Satan. Yes, she did imprison him for all eternity, but come on.

    Stephanie says: "Best book yet."
    "Very entertaining, almost perfect"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Third Grave Dead Ahead to be better than the print version?

    Yes. The narration of Lorelei King is always a treat, She really brings to story to life. also I can drive, vacuum, cook and listen too. I Can't do any of that with the print version!


    What did you like best about this story?

    The cast of characters and the humor.


    What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    A good narrator can give a character a depth that I sometimes miss in a print version. I judge Ms. King to be a very good narrator.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When Charlie passes on a message it almost always gets me.


    Any additional comments?

    I enjoyed this book but it seemed to me that Charlie's constant flippancy and sarcasm became overwhelming. At times I just sort of became numb to it and missed some of the most humorous lines. It just seemed a bit heavy handed in the first half of this book. By the end of the book Charlie has a lot to think about and has maybe grown up a bit too. So I get why the author wrote it that way, it's just a little overdone.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Death's Rival: Jane Yellowrock, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Faith Hunter
    • Narrated By Khristine Hvam
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (533)
    Performance
    (487)
    Story
    (484)

    For a vampire killer like Jane, having Leo Pellisier as a boss took some getting used to. But now, someone is out to take his place as Master Vampire of the city of New Orleans, and is not afraid to go through Jane to do it. After an attack that’s tantamount to a war declaration, Leo knows his rival is both powerful and vicious, but Leo’s not about to run scared. After all, he has Jane. But then, a plague strikes, one that takes down vampires and makes their masters easy prey.

    Sahal says: "WOW! !I I did not expect that."
    "Best of the series by far!"
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    What made the experience of listening to Death's Rival the most enjoyable?

    Great story and great narration. I finished this book late at night and I was so hyped up I couldn't fall asleep. I wanted more. I have really enjoyed all the books in this series but I found this story more suspenseful. I loved it.


    What other book might you compare Death's Rival to and why?

    It is hard to compare this book to another I have read because of the main character's duel nature. The Alfa Omega series by Patricia Briggs, also a great series, has a bit of this with Charles and Brother Wolf. Charles is also influenced by his Native American heritage. While they are very different in many ways, if you like Mercy Thompson and/or Alfa Omega by Patricia Briggs I bet you will like Jane Yellowrock too, but I suggest starting with book one.


    What does Khristine Hvam bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    I think Ms. Hvam does a great job bringing Beast to life. I just don't think I would ever have fully understood the Jane/Beast relationship without her masterful narration.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    There is always a chuckle or two in a Jane Yellowrock book but this one put a lump in my throat more that once. That surprised me.


    Any additional comments?

    I just hope Faith Hunter will write #6 fast, fast, fast!

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Master and God: A Novel of the Roman Empire

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Lindsey Davis
    • Narrated By Robin Sachs
    Overall
    (19)
    Performance
    (19)
    Story
    (19)

    Lindsey Davis’ Master and God is a vastly entertaining historical novel set in the reign of the Emperor Domitian in first-century Rome. It is on the one hand a love story between Gaius Vinius Clodianus, a valiant but reluctant member of the Praetorian Guard, whose military career is as successful as his marital history is disastrous, and Flavia Lucilla, daughter of a freed slave and hairdresser to the ladies of the imperial household. A devastating fire in Rome brings them together....

    Aimee says: "Snore..."
    "A treat for anyone who enjoys historical fiction"
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    What did you love best about Master and God?

    This book transported me to Flavian Rome. I love well researched historical novels and Lindsey Davis never disappoints. Hairstyles, clothing, food, laws and customs are just a few of the topics she uses to paint a vivid picture of life at that time.


    What other book might you compare Master and God to and why?

    Robert Harris's Pompeii comes to mind. It takes place around the same time in history and also made me feel I was there in Pompeii.


    Did Robin Sachs do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    I think he did a competent job. This is not a Falco novel. I think I expected to hear his witty, sarcastic voice at first. When I got into the story I began to enjoy the reader.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Dirty, sexy politics... Did you think Nixon and Clinton invented it?


    Any additional comments?

    If you are looking for a historical romance this is not the book for you.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Vampires: The Recent Undead

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Charlaine Harris, Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and others
    • Narrated By Bahni Turpin, Jonathan Davis, Khristine Hvam, and others
    Overall
    (81)
    Performance
    (77)
    Story
    (75)

    The undead are more alive today than ever. Immortal? Indeed! Nothing has sunk its teeth into 21st century popular culture as pervasively as the vampire. The fangsters have the freedom to fly across all genres and all mediums - there''s even apps for vamps. Whether roaming into romance, haunting horror, sneaking into science fiction, capering into humor, meandering through mystery - no icon is more versatile than the vampire.

    Janna says: "what a great read"
    "Don't waste your time or credit on this mess!"
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    Would you try another book from the authors and/or the narrators?

    The reason I bought this book was to sample a wider group of authors. I did enjoy a few of the stories but most of those were by authors I already know and enjoy. I was disappointed.


    What was most disappointing about the authors’s story?

    Several of the short stories seem unfinished. Some seem to be sketchy outlines with little content while others just end as if the author gave up in the middle.


    What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    The narration was not the issue with this book.


    Was Vampires worth the listening time?

    This is a long book, 19 or 20 hours. So it is a big investment of time. I would have to say that the few good, well written stories do not make up for the rest of it.


    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs: Jane Jameson, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Molly Harper
    • Narrated By Amanda Ronconi
    Overall
    (3843)
    Performance
    (2683)
    Story
    (2692)

    Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed $25 in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead.

    Denise says: "What a HOOT!!!!!!!"
    "Funny and well written"
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    Where does Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This book was refreshingly upbeat and funny. I enjoyed it so much. It's on my top 5 book list.


    What did you like best about this story?

    So many fantasy books are all about tough, supernatural, fem fatale characters. The lead character in this book finds her new life bewildering. As she struggles to grow into her new life the reader gets to go along for the ride. It's a fun ride!


    What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

    I think she really captured Jane's voice. She got the humor and sarcasm just right.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    This is a laugh out loud funny book. I was in a super market listening to this book and I was laughing so much I has to shut it off.


    Any additional comments?

    This is a great book if you are feeling blue or just need a lift. I listened to it again a few weeks after the first time and found things I missed.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dead Reckoning: Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #11

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By Charlaine Harris
    • Narrated By Johanna Parker
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3246)
    Performance
    (1989)
    Story
    (1978)

    With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover, Eric Northman, and his "child", Pam, are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot - which is much more complicated than she knows.

    BRANDON says: "Antiques RoadShow, Burned Hair & Elvis"
    "The beginning of the end"
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    I too felt the sad and somber mood of the book. This distrustful, sad Sookie makes sense, but she is not as much fun to root for. I think this Sookie may use the gift charm to reset her life to before Bill walked into the bar, marry Sam and,( what else), live happily ever after. How about that for an ending? It will be fun to see what Ms. Harris has in store for Sookie.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful

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