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LaVonne

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  • Creole Belle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel, Book 19

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By James Lee Burke
    • Narrated By Will Patton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1229)
    Performance
    (1057)
    Story
    (1020)

    Creole Belle begins where the last book in the Dave Robicheaux series, The Glass Rainbow, ended. Dave is in a recovery unit in New Orleans, where a Creole girl named Tee Jolie Melton visits him and leaves him an iPod with the country blues song “Creole Belle” on it. Then she disappears. Dave becomes obsessed with the song and the memory of Tee Jolie and goes in search of her sister, who later turns up inside a block of ice floating in the Gulf.

    Melinda says: "Burke & Patton -- Synergistic Phenomenon"
    "Narrator delivers great read."
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    What made the experience of listening to Creole Belle the most enjoyable?

    An ever changing storyline and colorfull characters.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The two main characters are used, abused, hard core and loyal.


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

    Everything! I love the way he rolls the words around, you really get a detailed look at each character and scene.


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

    Both, I will buy more Burke and Patton audios!


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • True Evil

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs)
    • By Greg Iles
    • Narrated By Dick Hill
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (251)
    Performance
    (92)
    Story
    (96)

    Dr. Chris Shepard is 36 years old, newly married, and well on his way to a perfect life. Or so he believes. But that future is forever cast into doubt the day Special Agent Alexandra Morse walks into his office and drops a bombshell: Dr. Shepard's beautiful new wife is plotting his murder.

    Garry says: "True Evil"
    "Greed not justified."
    Overall
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    What made the experience of listening to True Evil the most enjoyable?

    The story grabs you and takes you on a fast ride with some unbelievable characters.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of True Evil?

    When Alex's boss gives her a choice between backing off or being fired.


    What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

    I look for books that he narrates. He has a command of all different emotions.


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

    Well, yes but it was struggle to get to the end! It was maybe three chapters too long.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Confessions of a Murder Suspect

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
    • Narrated By Emma Galvin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (93)
    Performance
    (82)
    Story
    (81)

    On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see herparents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone-maybe not even herself. Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud's intense perfectionist demands, no child comes awayundamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous game.

    LaVonne says: "Listen to this book!!"
    "Listen to this book!!"
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    If you could sum up Confessions of a Murder Suspect in three words, what would they be?

    Different, fascinating and intriging


    What did you like best about this story?

    The storyline kept you guessing.


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

    No, I have not but I will check on other audios she has performed.


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

    Just surprised!!


    Any additional comments?

    Never know what treasures you will get on sale!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Bad Boys Do

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Victoria Dahl
    • Narrated By Lauren Fortgang
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (237)
    Performance
    (207)
    Story
    (205)

    Olivia Bishop is no fun. That's what her ex-husband said. And that's what her smart bob and glasses imply. So with her trademark determination, Olivia sets out to remake her life. She's going to spend time with her girlfriends and not throw it all away for some man. But when an outing with her book club leads her to a brewery taproom, the dark-haired beauty realizes that trouble - in the form of sexy Jamie Donovan - may be too tempting to avoid.

    Jennifer says: "Cute, romantic fun"
    "Oh, those Donovan boys!"
    Overall
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    Would you listen to Bad Boys Do again? Why?

    No, predicable but great to go to sleep by.


    What other book might you compare Bad Boys Do to and why?

    Real Men Will, it's a series of these brothers and their women.


    Which character – as performed by Lauren Fortgang – was your favorite?

    Olivia, is the woman that Jamie finds challenging and visa versa.


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

    No, easy to put down and to pick up!


    Any additional comments?

    I like these series, they are chick fluff and calms you after listening to some heavy stuff like Girl Gone.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Rattled!: A Memoir

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Christine Coppa
    • Narrated By Emily Bauer
    Overall
    (8)
    Performance
    (7)
    Story
    (7)

    Warm, honest, funny, and empowering, Rattled! is an unforgettable memoir of a life that takes an unexpected turn - and a brave young woman who decides to follow where the road leads. Everything in 26-year-old Christine's life was going as planned-great friends, a promising job as a magazine assistant, New York City at her feet... even a cute guy. Until the fateful day she realizes she's pregnant by said cute guy, whom she'd only been dating for a few months. The next thing you know, he bails and Christine is left to wonder, What now?

    Alana says: "An OK listen"
    "Take the pill!"
    Overall
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    Would you try another book from Christine Coppa and/or Emily Bauer?

    The story was somewhat interesting but the narrators voice was irratating.


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

    No surprise since she wanted to be independent (yea, with the whole familys help).


    What didn’t you like about Emily Bauer’s performance?

    Her voice!


    Did Rattled!: A Memoir inspire you to do anything?

    No


    Any additional comments?

    Very inexpensive, so worth the listening.

    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Say Goodbye

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Lisa Gardner
    • Narrated By Ann Marie Lee, Lincoln Hoppe
    Overall
    (364)
    Performance
    (163)
    Story
    (163)

    For Kimberly Quincy, FBI Special Agent, it all starts with a pregnant hooker. The story Delilah Rose tells Kimberly about her johns is too horrifying to be true; but prostitutes are disappearing, one by one, with no explanation, and no one but Kimberly seems to care.

    Kate says: "Not for the faint of heart"
    "Come into my web!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Say Goodbye to be better than the print version?

    Did not read the print version.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Say Goodbye?

    The ending, even though I figured it out before, it was well written.


    What about Ann Marie Lee and Lincoln Hoppe ’s performance did you like?

    Very good narrators, I especially enjoyed his voice.


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

    Facts about spiders and killers you never knew.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Ivy Chronicles

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Karen Quinn
    • Narrated By Julia Gibson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (535)
    Performance
    (166)
    Story
    (166)

    Fans of New York Times best seller The Nanny Diaries will rejoice in this wickedly hilarious novel, which acclaimed author Katharine Weber says is "much funnier and darker". Optioned for a major motion picture starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Ivy Chronicles skewers the twisted priorities of America's well-heeled elite.

    Vicki says: "Probably Better as an Audiobook then in Print"
    "Can you say...don't give up??"
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    Where does The Ivy Chronicles rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Oh, top 20...easy to listen as you water your plants.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ivy Chronicles?

    When Ivy was fired.


    What about Julia Gibson’s performance did you like?

    Nice voice, captured the character.


    Who was the most memorable character of The Ivy Chronicles and why?

    Well, Ivy of course. Talk about bad luck!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Gutshot Straight

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Lou Berney
    • Narrated By Edoardo Ballerini
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (267)
    Performance
    (215)
    Story
    (214)

    When Charles "Shake" Bouchon, professional wheel man, walks out of prison after a three-year stretch for grand theft auto, he's got only two problems: he's too nice a guy for the life he's led and not nice enough for any other. So he says yes when he's asked to run a simple errand for his former boss and lover, Alexandra Ilandryan, the formidable pakhan of the Armenian mob in Los Angeles.

    richard says: "A whole lotta fun."
    "One of my very favorites!"
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    Would you listen to Gutshot Straight again? Why?

    Yes, the writer made a great story that held my attention and I loved his characters. They were believable and most interesting.


    What other book might you compare Gutshot Straight to and why?

    Creole Belle, storyline somewhat the same and both narrators really make a great story even better!!!


    Which character – as performed by Edoardo Ballerini – was your favorite?

    Shake of course. He is the main character that is tough but likable.


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

    Yes, I had a hard time putting it down.


    Any additional comments?

    I am looking for more audios by these two!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Good Girls Don't

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Victoria Dahl
    • Narrated By Lauren Fortgang
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (240)
    Performance
    (203)
    Story
    (202)

    With her long ponytail and sparkling green eyes, Tessa Donovan looks more like the girl next door than a businesswoman - or a heartbreaker. Which may explain why Detective Luke Asher barely notices her when he arrives to investigate a break-in at her family’s brewery. He’s got his own problems - starting with the fact that his partner, Simone, is pregnant and everyone thinks he’s the father.

    Stephanie says: "I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK BECAUSE"
    "My favorite of the series so far!"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I would recommend this audiobook to a girlfriend. It a chick audio that is spicy and actually has a good story line.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The chemistry between the main characters.


    Which character – as performed by Lauren Fortgang – was your favorite?

    Tessa, I know someone that is like her!


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

    No, that's the beauty of these books, you want to listen to them but you can put them down when other duties call.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Objects of My Affection

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Jill Smolinski
    • Narrated By Xe Sands
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (232)
    Performance
    (199)
    Story
    (200)

    In the humorous, heartfelt new novel by the author of The Next Thing on My List, a personal organizer must somehow convince a reclusive artist to give up her hoarding ways and let go of the stuff she’s hung onto for decades.

    Cynthia says: "Things are NOT People . . ."
    "Good reasons to spring clean!"
    Overall
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    What made the experience of listening to Objects of My Affection the most enjoyable?

    The story line was totally different from any other audio I have listened to.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Objects of My Affection?

    When Lucy came to terms with her son! This situation is way too common in this day and age (unfortunately).


    Which character – as performed by Xe Sands – was your favorite?

    The main character, Lucy.


    Any additional comments?

    This book was refreshing since it was different.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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