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Cathy

PORT MACQUARIE, Australia | Member Since 2012

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75 titles in library
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Countess So Shameless: A Scandal in London Novel, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Liana LeFey
- Narrated by Justine Eyre
Countess So Shameless: A Scandal in London Novel, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 5 mins)

By Liana LeFey

Narrated By Justine Eyre

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(40)
Performance
(39)
Story
(38)

Lady Mélisande Compton, Countess of Wilmington in her own right, has never forgotten Lord Alessandro Orsini, the Italian rogue she met during her visit to Versailles. When the celebrated rake resurfaces in London, Mélisande seizes the opportunity and shamelessly proposes an affair for the Season with no strings attached. Five years ago, Alessandro met his perfect match in Mélisande. Though the fiercely independent lady has sworn off marriage, it doesn’t stop him from vowing to make her his wife. While seducing her body, Alessandro wages tender warfare on her heart’s defenses.
Lia says: "Enjoyable Romp"
"AN 'OK' STORY"

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Performance
Story

Written well, believable characters, didn't really capture my imagination, hero wasn't really hero material, sex scenes too explicit, didn't involve my emotions. I love a book that makes me laugh and cry and feel things. Still, worth a listen.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Countess

UNABRIDGED
- by Lynsay Sands
- Narrated by Sarah Coomes
The Countess

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 45 mins)

By Lynsay Sands

Narrated By Sarah Coomes

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(367)
Performance
(283)
Story
(283)

The fairy tale courtship did not turn into a happily-ever-after. Not until her husband dropped dead, that is. He had been horrible enough to Christiana during their short marriage, and she was not going to allow the traditional period of mourning to ruin her sisters' debuts as well. So she decides to put him on ice and go on as if nothing's happened.... Until the real earl appears.
Denise From Minnesota says: "Loved it"
"AN INTERESTING STORY"

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Story

AN INTERESTING STORY WELL PLOTTED WITH BELIEVABLE CHARACTERS, THE NARRATOR DETRACTS FROM THE ENJOYMENT OF THE BOOK SOMEWHAT BUT IF YOU CAN OVERLOOK THAT ITS A GOOD READ

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Redeeming Love

UNABRIDGED
- by Francine Rivers
- Narrated by Kate Forbes
Redeeming Love

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 17 mins)

By Francine Rivers

Narrated By Kate Forbes

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(645)
Performance
(322)
Story
(323)

Francine Rivers is one of America's favorite romance writers and a bestselling inspirational author. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. In Redeeming Love, she retells the Biblical story of Hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst California's gold country.
Nelishia says: "POSITIVELY LIFE CHANGING"
"TOTAL ENJOYMENT A PAGE TURNER"

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Story

Loved the characters hated the villains wanted to see what happened next a real page turner , brilliant!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Secret Mistress: Mistress Series, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Mary Balogh
- Narrated by Anne Flosnik
The Secret Mistress: Mistress Series, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 16 mins)

By Mary Balogh

Narrated By Anne Flosnik

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(171)
Performance
(124)
Story
(121)

While Lady Angeline Dudley’s pedigree dictates that she must land a titled gentleman, the irrepressible beauty secretly longs for a simple, ordinary suitor. No wild rakes like the men of her family, just a kind heart and good nature. So when Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, rescues her with unmatched civility from the advances of a scoundrel, Angeline thinks that she has found her true love. Persuading the earl is another matter entirely. Edward has his future neatly mapped out. He hopes to wed his steadfast companion....
Sharon says: "Pleasantly Surprised...."
"IRRITATING NARRATION"

Overall
Performance
Story

This audiobook is an "ok" story but the narrator's voice is irritating. I also like to be drawn in by the characters but this book didn't achieve that.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Lady Awakened: Blackshear Family Series # 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Cecilia Grant
- Narrated by Susan Ericksen
A Lady Awakened: Blackshear Family Series # 1

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 39 mins)

By Cecilia Grant

Narrated By Susan Ericksen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(208)
Performance
(184)
Story
(182)

Newly widowed and desperate to protect her estate and beloved servants from her malevolent brother-in-law, Martha Russell conceives a daring plan. Or rather, a daring plan to conceive. After all, if she has an heir on the way, her future will be secured. Forsaking all she knows of propriety, Martha approaches her neighbor, a London exile with a wicked reputation, and offers a strictly business proposition: a month of illicit interludes... for a fee.
Benoibe says: "Excellent Debut Novel. Perfect Narration."
"WELL WRITTEN AND NARRATED"

Overall
Performance
Story

A well written story with believable characters. Susan Ericksen has a pleasant voice and narrates well.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Scandal's Mistress: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's Players, Book 2

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- by C. J. Archer
- Narrated by Justine Eyre
Scandal's Mistress: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's Players, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 16 mins)

By C. J. Archer

Narrated By Justine Eyre

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(50)
Performance
(45)
Story
(46)

Just when Leo, Baron Warhurst, thinks his family’s financial situation can’t get any worse, he discovers that his unwed sister is pregnant. The Warhurst estate is already crumbling thanks to Leo’s father’s numerous indiscretions, and unless Leo can prevent another scandal from erupting before he makes a fortuitous match with a wealthy heiress, his family will be ruined. Such are the dire straits that bring the ruthless young nobleman to the White Swan Inn, where he must suffer the indignity of asking a common seamstress for help spying on his sister’s lover. Yet Alice Croft is anything but common. She is low-born, yes, but also strong-willed, clever, confident, and bears a luminous beauty Leo cannot ignore. Inexorably drawn to her, he knows that even the rumor of a liaison between them could ruin his marriage prospects. But the harder he fights against her, the stronger their attraction grows—until Leo is forced to choose between the woman who stole his heart and the family that demands his honor. In this unforgettable follow-up to Her Secret Desire, Lord Warhurst’s turbulent love story unfolds with all the wit, passion, and drama that C. J. Archer’s growing legion of fans have come to expect.
Janine says: "Another GREAT Listen!!!!"
"ENJOYABLE STORY"

Overall
Performance
Story

CJ Archer writes well with believable characters and good plots. I wasn't fussed on the narrator but got used to her. Overall an Enjoyable Story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
To Tempt the Devil: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's, Book 3

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- by C. J. Archer
- Narrated by Michael Page
To Tempt the Devil: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 16 mins)

By C. J. Archer

Narrated By Michael Page

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(32)
Performance
(26)
Story
(26)

For years, Rafe Fletcher wandered the world, an assassin-for-hire and one of Europe’s most feared swordsmen. It’s a fitting life for a man who once beat his own brutish stepfather half to death, one of many sins for which he hopes to atone upon his return to London. Yet redemption proves elusive when he reunites with Lizzy Croft. A child when Rafe left, Lizzy remembers her dear friend’s brooding brother all too well. And though dismayed to now find herself drawn to his dark good looks, she hasn’t forgotten how dangerous he can be. She dare not trust him - until the Master of Revels is murdered and Lizzy becomes the prime suspect.
joe says: "better then book 2"
"AN 'OK' STORY, NOT A GREAT NARRATOR."

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I liked the series, good plots, believable characters but the narrator didn't suit this story. He made the hero sound gruff and not very attractive at all.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Her Secret Desire: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's Players, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by C. J. Archer
- Narrated by Justine Eyre
Her Secret Desire: A Novel of Lord Hawkesbury's Players, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 37 mins)

By C. J. Archer

Narrated By Justine Eyre

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(64)
Performance
(58)
Story
(57)

Courageous Minerva Peabody, a poor but passionate playwright, is cursed to be living in Elizabethan England, when women most assuredly did not write plays. Determined to succeed, Min impulsively enlists the help of the first man she sees to be her “cover”. Blake, her chosen surrogate, a handsome blue-eyed sea captain with his own agenda, is a man with a mysterious past, a wondrous pair of shoulders, and an irresistible aura of intrigue. Her Secret Desire speaks to any woman who never gives up.
Karen says: "Delightful Elizabethan Story"
"I ENJOYED IT & WILL CONTINUE THE SERIES."

Overall
Performance
Story

At first I didn't like the narrator's voice but as it went on it wasn't noticeable because the plot & characters were so real. C J Archer spins a fine tale with strong, believable characters. I highly recommend this book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Hellion and the Highlander

UNABRIDGED
- by Lynsay Sands
- Narrated by Marianna Palka
The Hellion and the Highlander

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 7 mins)

By Lynsay Sands

Narrated By Marianna Palka

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(353)
Performance
(178)
Story
(175)

Lady Averill Mortagne learned to control her fierce temper as a young girl. But if her father insists on parading her before one more English lord who looks askance at her flame-colored hair, she'll simply scream! Her only respite is the time she spends with Kade Stewart, the wounded Scot her brother brought home from the Crusades. Who could have imagined a Highland warrior would be the only gentleman around?
Candyce says: "Another great one by Lynsay Sands"
"A FANTASTIC TALE WELL NARRATED"

Overall
Performance
Story

An interesting story with believable characters and well narrated. I finished it in 1 sitting, I would call it "A PAGE TURNER".

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An Unsuitable Bride: Blackwater Brides, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Jane Feather
- Narrated by Jill Tanner
An Unsuitable Bride: Blackwater Brides, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 5 mins)

By Jane Feather

Narrated By Jill Tanner

Overall
(19)
Performance
(17)
Story
(19)

With more than 10 million copies of her books in print, New York Times best-selling author Jane Feather is one of the biggest names in historical romance. The third novel in the Blackwater Brides trilogy finds comely Alexandra Douglas in London, reeling from news of her father’s death - and of her disinheritance. Posing as a librarian, Alex infiltrates her former home, where love awaits in the form of her stepbrother’s friend, the Honorable Peregrine Sullivan.
Karen says: "Great book! Not so great listen."
"I ENJOYED IT"

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Would you listen to An Unsuitable Bride again? Why?

yes, it has an interesting plot and believable characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of An Unsuitable Bride?

meeting the in-laws

Which character – as performed by Jill Tanner – was your favorite?

alexandra

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

I will read the rest of the series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful