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MickeyMarie

I read so I can write

Member Since 2003

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  • Angel Mine

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Sherryl Woods
    • Narrated By Christina Traister
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (84)
    Performance
    (68)
    Story
    (72)

    Heather Reed thought she was making the right choice when she decided to raise her daughter, Angel, on her own. But three years later, Heather realizes she needs help. Her career as an actress is faltering, and Angel’s more than she can handle alone. It’s time to track down Angel’s father…only problem is, he doesn’t know Angel exists. Heather’s search leads her to Whispering Wind, Wyoming. If Todd Winston is dismayed to see his old girlfriend show up in town, he’s shocked when he looks into the angelic eyes of the little girl who is clearly his daughter.

    MickeyMarie says: "Secret Series"
    "Secret Series"
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    This great book is a follow up to a novel by the same author named 'After Tex' which is also a really excellent book.

    This story is sweet and fun and brings in a bunch of good characters from the earlier mentioned book. All are well developed with interesting personalities and stories. All contribute to the main story line which centers around a precocious 3 year old named Angel and her parents.

    Great story and great finish.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Boundary Waters

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By William Kent Krueger
    • Narrated By David Chandler
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (89)
    Performance
    (54)
    Story
    (54)

    Drawing strong comparisons to the work of James Lee Burke and Tony Hillerman, William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor mysteries never fail to please fans. Here Cork joins the search for a country-western singer who has disappeared in the wilderness along the American/Canadian border.

    MickeyMarie says: "Am So Happy!"
    "Am So Happy!"
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    I am so happy to have discovered this mystery series at Audible. This second book in the series was as much or more interesting than the first. Great characters in a powerful and fascinating story. I look forward to listening to more books from this excellent author.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Guardian Angel: Crown's Spies, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By Julie Garwood
    • Narrated By Susan Duerden
    Overall
    (71)
    Performance
    (68)
    Story
    (70)

    The Emerald flew across the seas, carrying the pirate Pagan - despised by the ton, whose riches he plundered, and beloved by the poor, whose plight was eased by his gifts. The Marquess of Cainewood vows to hunt down the pirate wretch in revenge for his brother's death. But when Jade, an enchanting vision of rippling red hair and eyes of jewel-green, appears at his door to beg desperately for his protection, the Marquess agrees to keep her safe from the villains who want her dead. Jade is infuriating, exasperating, and gorgeous; Caine is noble, strong-willed, and powerful. No woman has ever befuddled him so, nor so deeply aroused his desire.

    CAROLYN says: "A FUNNY, PASSIONATE & ENTERTAINING REGENCY ROMP"
    "All that Whispering"
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    I really loved everything about this book except the narration. There was so much whispering and since I didn't read the written version I don't know if that was the author's intent, but for me it ruined the experience.

    As I said, the story itself was excellent as I expect from Garwood. The characters were fun and well developed.

    If the narration doesn't bother you, it's worth your time.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Likeness

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Tana French
    • Narrated By Heather O'Neill
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2142)
    Performance
    (1107)
    Story
    (1113)

    Tana French's debut, In the Woods, hit the New York Times best-seller list and drew rave reviews from the Times (London) and Booklist. Picking up six months later, this riveting sequel finds Detective Cassie Maddox still scarred by her last case. When her boyfriend calls her to a chilling murder scene, Cassie is forced to face her inner demons. A young woman has been found stabbed to death outside Dublin, and the victim looks just like Cassie.

    Michael says: "Really on a Different Level"
    "Totally blew me away!"
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    After listening to three of her books, I am a solid Tana French fan, but this book was way past amazing. For a mystery to captivate all the way and then leave you completely satisfied even though you are left to make your own decision about the whole story, showcases a fantastic talent and that is Tana French.

    Nothing small about Heather O'Neill's performance either.

    Both talented people have contributed to what in my opinion is one of the all time best books in my library.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Beginning: Longhorn Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Dusty Rhodes
    • Narrated By Gene Engene
    Overall
    (111)
    Performance
    (88)
    Story
    (90)

    Buck Cordell is a giant of a man in a giant, untamed land called Texas. He builds a cattle ranch where ordinary men all say it can't be done a cattle empire that defies all odds, a family that changes the course of Texas history, and a legacy that outlives the Old West.

    Jean says: "The Beginning"
    "No kissing, just killing"
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    This was a fun book though I felt the narrator was a little over the top at times. I did lose count of how many bodies piled up. There were quite a few.

    For a western, it was just about right. There was very little sex which is fine, but I would suggest Mr. Rhodes avoids anything even close to sex because his approach is a little hokey.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Criminal

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Karin Slaughter
    • Narrated By Kathleen Early
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (996)
    Performance
    (833)
    Story
    (830)

    Will Trent is a brilliant agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Newly in love, he is beginning to put a difficult past behind him. Then a local college student goes missing, and he is inexplicably kept off the case by his supervisor and mentor, deputy director Amanda Wagner. Will cannot fathom Amanda's motivation, until the two of them literally collide in an abandoned orphanage they have both been drawn to for different reasons. Decades before - when Will's father was imprisoned for murder - this was his home....

    Melinda says: "Heart Pounding, Gripping Thriller"
    "I really hated to see it end"
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    I have one word for this series FANTASTIC!

    This book was a perfect finish from one of the best mystery series I have listened to.
    Throughout the entire series the characters played perfect parts in really well written stories.

    This goes on my list of books to listen to again.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Ice House

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By Minette Walters
    • Narrated By Simon Prebble
    Overall
    (43)
    Performance
    (32)
    Story
    (30)

    Best-selling author Minette Walters writes thrillers that wed classic mystery conventions with contemporary sophistication. In The Ice House—winner of Britain’s John Creasey Award for best first crime novel—she serves up a chilling story of love, loyalty, and deadly intrigue.

    Greg says: "Very Close to 5 Stars"
    "Strange but interesting mystery"
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    I confess I bought this book primarily because it was narrated by Simon Prebble. His narrations can make great entertainment from even mediocre stories. This, however was not mediocre. It was in fact a well written mystery with a number of surprising twists.

    I recommend it as worth the time and credit.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Marriage Spell

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Mary Jo Putney
    • Narrated By Simon Prebble
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (155)
    Performance
    (36)
    Story
    (36)

    Jack Langdon has always suppressed his talent for sorcery. But his marriage to Abigail, a skilled wizard, ignites his passion and opens doorways he never imagined.

    Gurmukh says: "A Light Read"
    "Extremely Entertaining"
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    I have enjoyed several of Ms. Putney's historical romances, and this one did not disappoint. It was rather a unique story line, but she made it work well with interesting and entertaining characters.

    Simon Prebble as usual is a great narrator.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Bartered Bride

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 42 mins)
    • By Mary Jo Putney
    • Narrated By Michael Page
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (70)
    Performance
    (16)
    Story
    (17)

    Gavin Elliott is sailing for London, where he intends to establish himself in the society that forced his family to leave in disgrace. But fate intervenes on an infamous island in the East Indies when he tries to save a European woman being sold at a slave auction. By the sultan's decree, the woman can only be freed if Gavin wins her by enduring an ancient tribal challenge that may cost him his life. Yet Gavin cannot refuse to help a woman who touches his heart and soul with her indomitable courage.

    MickeyMarie says: "Really Outstanding"
    "Really Outstanding"
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    I couldn't turn it off. This book held my interest from start to finish. It is actually stories compounded and each level develops the characters more and more. Once again Mary Jo Putney has created a great love story without overdone sex, but instead with great story telling.

    I am not usually that excited about male narators for romance novels, but Mr. Page does a good job.

    2 of 2 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
    (195)
    Performance
    (170)
    Story
    (174)

    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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    I found it hard to accept the characters in this story. They kept going round and round with unrealistic emotions. He is totally selfish and unwilling to accept responsibility for his mistakes most of the story then suddenly becomes a golden boy. She is a doormat and suddenly becomes a lioness. Unrealistic.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Nowhere Near Respectable

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Mary Jo Putney
    • Narrated By Tim Gerard Reynols
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (59)
    Performance
    (37)
    Story
    (35)

    New York Times best-selling author Mary Jo Putney has claimed two RITAs and four Golden Leaf Awards. Her mastery of the historical romance is evident in every word of Nowhere Near Respectable. Damian Mackenzie is an incorrigible gambler just honorable enough to save Lady Kiri Lawford from dangerous smugglers. That does not, however, mean he has any desire to return her romantic interest - until he learns Kiri’s not exactly the prim and proper lady society expects her to be.

    MickeyMarie says: "My kind of Hero"
    "My kind of Hero"
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    As usual Ms. Putney has produced an excellent historical novel with good strong characters and an interesting believable story. Even these are romance novels, the romance doesn't overwhelm the story.

    MacKensey is a realistic hero who never steps out of reality but functions with all the faults of a real guy.

    Mr. Reynols is not Simon Prebble, but his narration is decent.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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