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Sheila

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  • Ecstasy: The Shadowdwellers Series #1

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Jacquelyn Frank
    • Narrated By Kirsten Potter
    Overall
    (212)
    Performance
    (198)
    Story
    (200)

    Among the Shadowdwellers, Trace holds power that some are willing to kill for. Without a stranger's aid, one rival would surely have succeeded, but Trace's brush with death is less surprising to him than his reaction to the beautiful, fragile human who heals him. By rights, Trace should hardly even register Ashla's existence within the realm of Shadowscape, but instead he is drawn to everything about her-her innocence, her courage, and her lush, sensual heat.

    CAROLYN says: "IT WAS PURE PARANORMAL ESCAPISM AND IT WAS ECSTASY"
    "Hopeful beginning for new series"
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    What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

    I love the narrator and have looked for other titles just based on her narrations.


    Any additional comments?

    Wish the series spinoff had started with the characters known from the other series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lover at Last: Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Jim Frangione
    Overall
    (649)
    Performance
    (603)
    Story
    (599)

    Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

    CAROLYN says: "AHHHH........ EPIC - JUST EPIC"
    "Proof that Two Vampires are better then One!"
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    As with most serious BDB fans I was seriously juiced waiting for this installment. Lets face it the cover alone is going to bring in new fans. Qhuinn is so freakin hot. We have waited a long time for these guys to get themselves on the same page.

    Trust me when I say it means a lot for a single woman to be excited about the relationship of 2 gorgeous men getting together. This has been one of the longest and best build ups to a relationship in the series. So real fans are truly saying "its about time".

    Great to see the shadow brothers Trez and Iam are getting more involved we would like to see exactly what their preternatural skills are. Glad to see Asal mixing it up and we should remember the comments made in the last book about him being good enough that he should have become part of the Brotherhood.

    A few things I didn't like. One the time givin to Leyla, when she was just resting and I did not think the relationship with her and Qhuinn was as genuine as it has been in the past. They have always been good friends but it was treated like Qhuinn didn't want to be bothered with her except to ask how she was feeling. Secondly there were way too many things going on in Qhuinns world. And lastly I was disappointed about the way Qhuinn handled his membership considering all the efforts taken by others to make it happen.

    Props out to Ward for continuing to bring the Brotherhood into the future. Where our fantasy vampire warriors, live in NY state, wear leather and designer clothes, go to clubs, listen to metal and rap music and don't control who they fall in love with!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • IOU Sex

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Calista Fox
    • Narrated By Charise Greene
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (137)
    Performance
    (112)
    Story
    (114)

    Fiona Carlisle didn't think anything could hurt as much as finding her fiancé in bed with her sister. But receiving an invitation to the happy couple's engagement party comes a close second. Determined to prove to her family and herself that she's moved on, Fiona has every intention of attending, looking red-hot and with an even hotter man on her arm. And there's only one man who will do: renowned photographer and reputed playboy Michael Houston.

    Alan says: "IOU Sex by Calista Fox"
    "Add this author & narrator to your watch list!"
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    So worth it. I was very surprised at how well this short story was. I got it while being delayed while traveling. Nice listening good narrator and characters and they managed to put in some hot and steamy sex scenes. I did listen again later when I got settled. Could have easily been longer and done extremely well. Hope to find more of the same in the audible library.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Crave: A Novel of the Fallen Angels

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By J. R. Ward
    • Narrated By Eric G. Dove
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (969)
    Performance
    (542)
    Story
    (540)

    Isaac Rothe is a black-ops soldier with a dark past and a grim future. The target of an assassin, he finds himself behind bars, his fate in the hands of his gorgeous public defender, Grier Childe. His hot attraction to her is a totally wrong-place-wrong-time kind of thing - and that’s before Jim Heron tells him his soul is in danger. Caught up in a wicked game with the demon who shadows Jim, Isaac must decide whether the soldier in him can believe that true love is the ultimate weapon against evil....

    Sandy says: "I Really Liked it... But..."
    "Soldier w/Wings"
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    This is a really good series from Ward, it does not need to be compared to her BDB series because it really is different. Jim is our star here and he has his own mission. Him, Ad and Eddy have problems of their own. The biggest one is that devil in a blue dress Delvina. She just doesn't play by the rules, hench her being the evil in this series. But make a note she actually has a weakness or two and I believe one of them is Jim. For the BDB lovers please keep in mind with these stories taking place around the same city our characters have and will continue to stumble across each other once or twice.

    This book is very military intelligence based so it should appeal to more people and maybe men who aren't looking for so much of a love story. Lets remember the title is Fallen Angels so these guys are rough walkin and tough talkin no matter who's soul they are trying to save. There are other books in the series where love helps concur all.

    Eric Dove the narrators does a very good job and has a real strong and calming voice for Jim too.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Needs at Night's Edge: Immortals After Dark, Book 4

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (492)
    Performance
    (464)
    Story
    (465)

    Néomi Laress, a famous ballerina from a past century, became a phantom the night she was murdered. Imbued with otherworldly powers but invisible to the living, she haunts her beloved home, scaring away trespassers - until she encounters a ruthless immortal even more terrifying than Néomi herself.

    CAROLYN says: "WHAT A BRRRRILIANT SERIES"
    "This Vampires needs a Bride"
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    Poor Conrad he is the black sheep of the Wroth brothers. Which is hard to be because they are vampires. Make no mistake he has earned his badness. I believe next to our #1 vampire of all time Lothaire. Conrad could easily be the 2nd most dangerous vamp in the Lore.

    In walks Neomi who is a classy ballerina and temptress who happens to be a ghost. Poor Conrad he's already crazy does he need to see ghost too? Yes he does because no one else can calm him down and his brothers can't do it.

    This is one of the deepest love stories in KC's series so far. It's fun because we get to have some more of Nix and Meriketa who play major rolls in a lot that goes on the Lore. It's also good to finally get all the brothers Wroth together in one place for a minute.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Desires After Dusk: Immortals After Dark, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (381)
    Performance
    (361)
    Story
    (357)

    RITA Award-winning author Kresley Cole continues her bestselling Immortals After Dark series with this electrifying tale of a ruthless demon mercenary and the lovely young halfling who enchants him. A seductive beauty he can never have, yet can't resist.... Cadeon Woede will stop at nothing to atone for the one wrong that will haunt him forever. But once he secures the key to his redemption, the halfling Holly Ashwin, Cade finds that the woman he thought he could use for his own ends and then forget haunts him as much as his past.

    CAROLYN says: "CAN'T I GIVE IT 10 STARS??"
    "Can this BadBoy make good?"
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    This is not one of my favorites in the series. I was certainly looking forward to its release but not overly excited. But this book is sooo good, the audio did it for me. I thought the read was a little slow moving with the romance at first but BAM! it sure did pick up as the action did.

    Cadeon is definitely one of the more human type immortals in this series. I think we all know a guy who kind of lives like him with the responsible and slobbery level. He has his crew of buddies. But nothing comes between him and his desire for his Holly.

    I really like Holly shes too smart and just wacky enough to be part Valkrye. Smart enough to not jump into bed with that oh so yummy Cad. Until... Cadeon shifts gears and really inspires her with that voice and that body --- oh my you get the point. It's worth it.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • No Rest for the Wicked: Immortals After Dark, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By Kresley Cole
    • Narrated By Robert Petkoff
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (835)
    Performance
    (767)
    Story
    (773)

    Centuries ago, Sebastian Wroth was turned into a vampire - a nightmare in his mind - against his will. Burdened with hatred and alone for ages, he sees little reason to live - until an exquisite, fey creature comes to kill him, inadvertently saving him instead. When Kaderin the Cold Hearted lost her two beloved sisters to a vampire attack long ago, a benevolent force deadened her sorrow - accidentally extinguishing all of her emotions. Yet whenever she encounters Sebastian, her feelings emerge multiplied.

    Lupdilup says: "I LOVE THIS SERIES!!"
    "Reluctant Vampire finds his way-oh my!"
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    This is the story of a reluctant vampire who is given a reason to be a vampire. Sebastian is one of those brilliant innocent types. Whos handsome but doesn't use it, big and strong but was embarrased by it as a mortal. Oh but when he meets a real woman and a valykrie on top of that he comes out of that shell and blossoms well.

    Kaderin is that woman and the last thing on her mind is romance and certainly not with a vampire. But this charming semi clueless vamp just has it going on.

    If for some strange reason you have not read Kresley Cole you can't consider yourself a fan of the genre that is immortals. These books are witty and fun and action backed with a lot of characters you will enjoy. Robert Petkoff the narrator is and will always be the narrator for this series. His accents are wonderful and he knows how to whisper sweet nothings in your ear.

    If you like Sebastian keep in mind he is 1 of the 4 Wroth brothers that is just a part of this immortal series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Touch of Crimson: Renegade Angels Trilogy, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Sylvia Day
    • Narrated By Luke Daniels
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (265)
    Performance
    (246)
    Story
    (244)

    An angel with immense power and insatiable desire, Adrian Mitchell leads an elite Special Ops unit of the seraphim. His task is to punish the Fallen - angels who have become vampires - and command a restless pack of indentured lycans. But Adrian has suffered his own punishment for becoming involved with mortals - losing the woman he loves again and again. Now, after nearly 200 years, he has found her: Shadoe, her soul once more inhabiting a new body that doesn’t remember him. This time he won’t let her go.

    CAROLYN says: "A HEAVENLY PARANORMAL LISTEN"
    "YES, YES, YES get this one"
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    Oh you have to be a grown up to listen to this series it is sooo smart. If you are 21 or 71 this is a good choice. Grown ups because the emotions in this will make you wish, make you dream that 1 & 1 equal 2. Pay attention this could become a long running series and you will want to be there.

    There is forbidden love going on but its so honest that you don't know which way to go. You know it's good when your not exactly sure if it's okay to cheer for the bad guys in a book. Here comes the grown up part "who are the bad guys"?

    I have this and book 2 and have really enjoyed them they are so hot and spicy. Our narrator can deliver such a sense of control and heat at the same time. Good going Sylvia Day keep us coming back with these stories.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Hunger So Wild: Renegade Angels Trilogy, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Sylvia Day
    • Narrated By Rachel Vivette
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (165)
    Performance
    (154)
    Story
    (151)

    Elijah Reynolds is the most dominant of lycans, a rare alpha whose skill on the hunt is surpassed only by his primal sexuality. When the lycans revolt due to the iron fist of angelic rule, he steps into command, becoming both enemy and coveted ally in the conflict between vampires and angels. Vashti is the second most powerful vampire in the world, a lethal beauty who has left a path of devastation in her wake. Tasked with proposing an alliance between vampires and the lycans who killed her mate, Vash approaches Elijah, whose need to avenge a friend demands Vash’s death even as his passion demands her surrender.

    CAROLYN says: "AN ANGELIC GREAT ADDITION FOR P/R FANS"
    "When hot meets hotter-SD fan must have!"
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    This book two is a very entertaining and spicy listen. We have strong characters and the best delivery of dialog. Im sad it wasn't longer. This is a audio you will listen to more then once. Makes me very excited for the next book in this series. I love Sylvia Days writing and am now a super fan of the narrator Rachel Vivette.

    The men in this series are no nonsense and will blow your mind. Our male alpha in this book is clear and honest with what he wants, our female vampire is like "can this man be real?" OH YES HE CAN!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Skin Trade: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 17

    • ABRIDGED (9 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Laurell K. Hamilton
    • Narrated By Kimberly Alexis
    Overall
    (19)
    Performance
    (7)
    Story
    (8)

    When a vampire serial killer sends Anita Blake a grisly souvenir from Las Vegas, she has to warn Sin City's local authorities what they're dealing with. Only it's worse than she thought. Ten officers and one executioner have been slainï¿¿ï¿¿paranormal style. Anita heads to Vegas, where's she's joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward. It's a good thing he always has her back, because when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses "tiger" too strongly to ignore it.

    W. says: "#1 Best Narrator, Pure disappointment In L.K.H."
    "More classic Blake is this one"
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    I was glad to get this audiobook - I believe Kimberly Alexis is a very good narrator and has a wider range in accents then other narrators of this series have. This is more Anita Blake bad ass we have come to love. Shes carrying her weapons and shes not afraid to use them. Its always a good thing when her other federal marshal friends come and join the party especially Edward (Ted).

    Everytime I review one of these books I remind listeners that Anita Blake is the Human Servant of Master Vampire Jean Claude who obtains power from SEX and seduction. We long time listeners/readers may have started following this series with Anita as a vampire executioner and Necromancer. So we would still like to see more of that in the series. However we have to come to terms if you continue listening/reading this series that Anita is becoming less human and more preternatural. Shes considered a vampire who feeds off sex which is a lot better then some of the other powers Master Vampires have like feeding off fear, or those who create rotting vampires.

    So I give this a good review and recommend you fast forward or skip the sex scene if they offend. And let LKH know we still like Anita fighting the monsters as much as possible.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Blood Noir: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Laurell K. Hamilton
    • Narrated By Cynthia Holloway
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (507)
    Performance
    (178)
    Story
    (180)

    Jason Schuyler is a werewolf. He's also one of Anita Blake's best friends, and sometimes her lover. And right now he needs her - not to be a vampire hunter, or a federal marshal, or a necromancer, or even for her rank in the werewolf pack, but because his father is dying. He needs Anita because she's a pretty woman who loves him, who can make him look like an everyday guy.

    Eivind says: "Worst Anita Blake book this far"
    "Theres a reason right?"
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    Okay Im a big fan of the series, I'm not a big fan of this particular narrator cause she doesn't carry off the strong aspects of Anitas character. We love Jason and the way he deals with Anita on a more friend level then any of the other men. The problem is theres only a few minutes of Anita, Human Servant, Federal Marshall and Vampire Executioner forget the Necromancer part.

    The other side is that we have to take into account Jean Claudes powers (Ardour) are based in SEX. So we really shouldn't be fazed by the amount of lovers Anita obtains. It's about power. I'm assuming we are suppose to take away from this book that theres an evil thats trying to seperate Anita from Jean Claude and sending lovers to her bed that Jean Claude can not control - like Tigers.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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