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Regina

Believer in what you can't see

SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • The Darkest Secret

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 43 mins)
    • By Gena Showalter
    • Narrated By Max Bellmore
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (473)
    Performance
    (316)
    Story
    (310)

    Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when new demons possess him, the immortal warrior must be chained and isolated to protect those he loves. Death is his only hope of release - until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty….

    Heather says: "I think this book is a five star book..."
    "Secrets revealed"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Darkest Secret to be better than the print version?

    Yes, but just a little. The story is very good and the audio just makes it stand out.


    What other book might you compare The Darkest Secret to and why?

    Darkest Lies and Darkest Seduction, because both stories emphasize just how important the woman are to these man. It also show more camaraderie and understanding within the couples.


    What about Max Bellmore’s performance did you like?

    Excellent as always


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

    Secrets Revealed


    Any additional comments?

    This series reminds me a little of Christine Feehan's Dark Series.

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  • Lover Enshrined: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1333)
    Performance
    (762)
    Story
    (775)

    In Lover Enshrined, a member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood must make a decision that could save - or spell doom for - his race of vampires. Phury knows his share of pain, but can the Primale of the Chosen experience love as well?

    Book Worm says: "Really Love These Books!"
    "A lot going on"
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    What made the experience of listening to Lover Enshrined the most enjoyable?

    The narrator really makes this story. For some reason this story wasn't quite as interesting as some of the other books. Without the narrator I would have never tried another on of J.R.Ward books.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    Corrines transformation. She always want to be an individual and she gets her chance and helps others also get there's. The least interesting was Phury's addiction. I'm glad he gets a hold of it.


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

    Yes, I have heard Frangione narration, and he makes the series, because his voice brings dimension to the story.


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

    The moment that I thought was important was when Quinn was made John Matthews protector and his life was spared after supposedly killing Lash.


    Any additional comments?

    The Best Vampire series.

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  • McKettrick's Heart

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 17 mins)
    • By Linda Lael Miller
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
    Overall
    (130)
    Performance
    (49)
    Story
    (49)

    Linda Lael Miller's best-selling contemporary romance novels are always a treat. Without a doubt the sexiest of her McKettrick series, McKettrick's Heart introduces a bold new love interest for handsome ladies' man Keegan McKettrick. Publishers Weekly enthuses over "the complex, conflicting dynamics [and] intense romance" in this sultry tale of smoldering passion.

    Deborah says: "Not a favorite"
    "Second chance for love"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of McKettrick's Heart to be better than the print version?

    No, but it does bring the characters of the story to life. You get to understand how they are feeling about each other and the challenges they are facing.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of McKettrick's Heart?

    I like the trail ride where all the relatives get to know each other and Molly gets to ride her first horse.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Molly patches up Keegan after he has a fight with his cousins, and tells him to grow up. It seems at this point the characters start to fall in love


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

    The moment that moved me is when Psyche makes believe she change her mind about letting Molly adopt Lucas. She kinda forces Molly and Keegan to marry.


    Any additional comments?

    This was a nice conclusion to the series, but I always want more McKettrick.

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  • Sierra's Homecoming

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Linda Lael Miller
    • Narrated By Nellie Chalfant
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (157)
    Performance
    (42)
    Story
    (44)

    When she moved to her family's ancestral ranch, single mom Sierra McKettrick was disconcerted by the Triple M's handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. But when her son claimed to see a mysterious boy in the house, and an heirloom teapot started popping up in unexpected places, Sierra wondered if the attraction between herself and Travis might be the least of her worries.

    Sara says: "Great"
    "Family and some Paranormal"
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    What did you love best about Sierra's Homecoming?

    I love that Sierra share here space with another time and some of her ancestors.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Sierra's Homecoming?

    The most memorable is the moving tea kettle.


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

    The narrator gives me a homey feeling, and creates a down to earth feeling from the characters.


    Any additional comments?

    I wish that the first three books of the Mckettricks was made into an audiobook.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Water Bound: A Sea Haven Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Christine Feehan
    • Narrated By Angela Brazil
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (306)
    Performance
    (176)
    Story
    (184)

    The last thing Sid remembered was being enlisted to protect a vulnerable young woman in the coastal town of Sea Haven. Then, as if in some nightmare, he was lost in the swirling currents of the ocean, and sucked deeper into a freezing black eddy. Just as quickly, he was saved - pulled ashore by a beautiful stranger. Her name is Rikki, a sea-urchin diver in Sea Haven. Soon they will be bound by tantalizing secrets, which will engulf them both in a whirlpool of passion and danger.

    Susan says: "Paranormal with a poignant twist"
    "Series after the Drake Sisters"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    The audiobook was all right, but I like the book better. The voice and images are better in my mind, than they are when I listen to the narrator.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Water Bound?

    Finding out what happens to Ilya's brother.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I like it when Rikki brings the water to her and puts out the fire.


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

    When Lev is determine to protect Rikki from everyone, even though he has never done it before.


    Any additional comments?

    Very nice continuation of the Drake's sister series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dead Until Dark: Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs)
    • By Charlaine Harris
    • Narrated By Johanna Parker
    Overall
    (5949)
    Performance
    (2606)
    Story
    (2627)

    Vampires have officially "come out of the coffin", and Miss Sookie can't wait for one to come her way.

    Pamela says: "That Vampire Said ...."
    "When the Vampires come out"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, the series is 100% better than the HBO series. The action is amazing and never ending. The characters are well developed and create a world you never want to see end and can't wait to see what happens.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    The ending of the story makes more sense than the ending in True Blood. I like the character that helps Sookie at the end.


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

    She is one of the best narrator I've heard. She is great with both the male and female voices. You can't tell the differences. Her ability to create Sookie's world is very realistic.


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

    Vampires aren't all their crack up to be.


    Any additional comments?

    Sookie Stakehouse series is better on audiobook.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Prince: Dark Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Christine Feehan
    • Narrated By Juanita Parker
    Overall
    (919)
    Performance
    (244)
    Story
    (242)

    Mikhail Dubrinsky is the prince of his people, the Carpathians. But they are dying out, falling prey to vampires or are choosing the soulless life. Mikhail is no longer sure he can bear the bleak future laid before him. The only thing that can add light to his life, can relieve his terrible loneliness, is to find a life mate. But he has given up believing one exists. He vents his centuries-old despair in an anguished cry that fills the waning night. And then, incredibly, a life-saving voice answers him.

    Maria says: "A complete waste of time!"
    "Never give up hope"
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    Where does Dark Prince rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Dark Prince is toward of the top of the audiobook I've heard.


    What other book might you compare Dark Prince to and why?

    The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter compares to the Dark Prince. Both introduce a human woman to the paranormal world and the woman end up being the backbone to all the characters in the series and gives the series a comforting feeling to them.


    Which character – as performed by Juanita Parker – was your favorite?

    Raven was my favorite since she not only had to deal with a supernatural lifemate, but she also had to deal with fanatics.


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

    A Hidden World


    Any additional comments?

    This series was the first that I liked enough to buy the books and then the audiobook.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lover Revealed: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 4

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1447)
    Performance
    (880)
    Story
    (887)

    Butch O'Neal is a fighter by nature. A hard-living ex-homicide cop, he's the only human ever to be allowed in the inner circle of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. And he wants to go even deeper into the vampire world-to engage in the turf war with the lessers. His heart belongs to a female vampire, Marissa, an aristocratic beauty who's way out of his league. And if he can't have her, then at least he can fight side by side with the Brothers.

    Benoibe says: "With each book, this series gets so much better!"
    "He always belonged"
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    Where does Lover Revealed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Lover Revealed was about average for me. Although I like Butch and Marissa the story wasn't as interesting as the first three. I like that Butch has part of the dark side in him, but uses it for good.


    What other book might you compare Lover Revealed to and why?

    No I can't think of another story that compares with Lover Revealed.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    My favorite scene is when the Omega and the Scribe Virgin both appear in front of Butch when he is attending the Council meeting and bringing Lash back to his family after being caught dealing drugs.


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

    When Butch is depressed because Marisa won't speak to him, but she realizes that she is trying to force Butch's hand because she wants a certain outcome, just like her brother did to her and she goes back to him.


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  • Dark Lover: The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    Overall
    (2441)
    Performance
    (1369)
    Story
    (1375)

    The vampire Darius fears for the life of his half-breed daughter, who is unaware of her unusual destiny. To oversee her transformation, Darius seeks help from Wrath, a dangerous loner and the world's only purebred vampire.

    Tracy says: "Amazing start to this awesome series!"
    "The beginning of a great series"
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    Would you listen to Dark Lover again? Why?

    Yes, I have already listened to this audiobook a couple of times. This story introduce a lot of the future books and relationships. J.R. Ward is wonderful at complex story lines and every romantic entanglement is fantastic.


    Would you be willing to try another book from J. R. Ward? Why or why not?

    I have tried the Angel series, but it was to depressing for me to continue, but the BDB is the best series of the vampire series. The stories are very grownup and delve into a lot of human vulnerabilities and addictions. J.R. Ward is wonderful at intertwining how each character comes together.


    What about Jim Frangione’s performance did you like?

    Yes, I love Frangione's performance. His performance allows me to imagine what these characters look like and who they are.


    If you could rename Dark Lover, what would you call it?

    A world revealed


    Any additional comments?

    Best of the Vampires Genre.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Deeper

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Megan Hart
    • Narrated By Savannah Richards
    Overall
    (389)
    Performance
    (150)
    Story
    (152)

    Twenty years ago she had her whole life spread out before her. She was Bess Walsh, a fresh-scrubbed, middle-class student ready to conquer the design world. And she was taken. Absolutely and completely. But not by Andy, her well-groomed, intellectual boyfriend who had hinted more than once about a ring. No. During that hot summer as a waitress and living on the beach, she met Nick, the moody, dark-haired, local bad boy. He was, to put it mildly, not someone she could take home to Daddy.

    Joann says: "Terrible Summary"
    "Coming to term with your past."
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Deeper to be better than the print version?

    I only have the audiobook, but the narrator brings every character and scene to reality.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Deeper?

    When the couple realizes that Nick (lover from the past that is a phantom) can't leave the boundaries of the house and at that moment they know they have to leave each other.


    Which character – as performed by Savannah Richards – was your favorite?

    Nick was my favorite. He was very dynamic, even though he was limited to his action in the home and beach. When he reenters the ocean and return to the afterlife, it was heartbreaking that the couple had to part.


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

    The past is never what you remember it was.


    Any additional comments?

    Megan Hart does erotica very well. The stories are smart and sexual but not to slutty.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Blueberry Hill

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By Marcia Evanick
    • Narrated By Johanna Parker
    Overall
    (43)
    Performance
    (14)
    Story
    (14)

    Marcia Evanick attracts legions of happy fans with Catch of the Day and her other best-selling romances. In Blueberry Hill, the combination of sunny characters and spirited sensuality is absolutely irresistible.

    LeftyMom says: "Almost 5 stars"
    "Sometimes change is a great thing"
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    What did you love best about Blueberry Hill?

    The change that happens with Jocelyn. She realizes that life is about the caring of people and not spending your life play a political game with so little caring.


    What other book might you compare Blueberry Hill to and why?

    Christmas on Conrad Street, is like this story. But instead of looking for a political game, Sydney was leaving a false love life for one that was real. However, this story is not available as an audiobook.


    Which character – as performed by Johanna Parker – was your favorite?

    Jocelyn is my favorite. I like that she was able to succeed at something that she has never done before, and that she re access her life as she falls in love with Quinn and his children.


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

    Yes, the story is so wonderful that it makes me feel great at the end.


    Any additional comments?

    I loved this series, but the rest of the series was never made into audiobooks.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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