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BARBARA

RUTLAND, VT, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • Caleb: Shadow Wranglers, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Sarah McCarty
    • Narrated By Tavia Gilbert
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (526)
    Performance
    (474)
    Story
    (471)

    The loss of control. The fear of desire. Allie always thought that mysteriously sexy rancher Caleb Johnson wanted her as much as she wanted him. But since he never acted on it, she was ready to admit defeat. Until the night she was attacked by a vicious wolf, only to be rescued by another. In the triumphant, bloodied male, there was something Allie recognized---the baritone growl, the mesmerizing eyes, the inexplicable animal attraction. Her savior was Caleb.

    Michele says: "Wasted a credit!"
    "VT. FAN"
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    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    THE NARRATOR DID A VERY POOR JOB AND WHEN IT IS AN AUDIO BOOK IT WILL COMPLETELY EFFECT THE OVERALL STORY.


    What was most disappointing about Sarah McCarty’s story?

    SO MUCH OF THE STORY WAS PLACED IN THE KITCHEN OR THE BEDROOM. NOT ENOUGH ACTION.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Tavia Gilbert?

    IM AFRAID THAT I DONT KNOW HER NAME BUT SHE DID THE NARRATIVE FOR THEA HARRISONS DRAGON BOUND SERIES. SHE DID BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CHARACTERS WELL PLUS THE SECONDARY CHARACTERS WERE DONE WITH EASILY HEARD VOCAL DIFFERENCES. TAVIAS VOICE WAS TO YOUNG SOUNDING AND OVER THE TOP DRAMATIC AND AT TIMES COULDNT DECIDED IF ALLY WAS HAVE SEX WITH CALEB OR ONE OF HIS BROTHERS THEY ALL SOUNDED THE SAME VOCALLY..


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    DISAPPOINTMENT! HAVING SAID THAT I SUPPRISED MYSELF BY BUYING


    Any additional comments?

    BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT THE NARRATION WAS MOST OF THE PROBLEM I HAVE DECIDED TO BUY THE BOOK TO READ. IF IM GOING TO RUN MY MOUTH , AND TRULY BELIEVE THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE NARRATOR I SOULD BE FAIR AND READ THE BOOK.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Iron Duke

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Meljean Brook
    • Narrated By Faye Adele
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (110)
    Performance
    (104)
    Story
    (104)

    After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power-and fear-of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession. But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England.

    Marcheta says: "First steampunk book for me"
    "VT. FAN"
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    What did you love best about The Iron Duke?

    THERE IS NOT ONE THING THAT I DID NOT LOVE ABOUT THIS BOOK. THE STORY, THE ROMANCE, THE ACTION, THE DIALOGUE EVERTHING. VERY WELL WRITTEN


    What other book might you compare The Iron Duke to and why?

    I AM RELATIVELY NEW TO STEAMPUNK SO I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPARE IT TO.


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

    I HAD LISTENED TO A LORRAINE HEATH BOOK NARRATED BY ADELE AND WAS SO IMPRESSED BY HER PERFORMANCE THAT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN OVER 700 AUDIO BOOKS PURCHESED I WENT LOOKING FOR OTHER BOOKS BASED ON THE NARRATOR ALONE. SINCE SHE DOES NOT HAVE MANY I DECIDED TO GIVER THE IRON DUKE A TRY EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT THINK I WOULD LIKE IT. L. O. V. E. D IT AND HAVE PURCHESSED THE REST OF THE AUDIOBOOKS .


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

    THIS BOOK COVERED ALL EMOTIONAL REACTIONS THE ROMANCE WAS GREAT


    Any additional comments?

    THIS BOOK WILL TURN YOU ON TO STEAMPUNK AS NO OTHER WILL. AT 63 I AM NOW INTO STEAMPUNK ALL DUE TO FAYE ADELE.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Feral Sins: Phoenix Pack, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Suzanne Wright
    • Narrated By Jill Redfield
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (434)
    Performance
    (403)
    Story
    (407)

    Taryn Warner is a wolf shifter with extraordinary healing skills - and serious problems. First, her father is determined that she mate for life with a wolf shifter named Roscoe Weston, whom the feisty Taryn can’t stand. To make matters worse, she’s also been kidnapped by Trey Coleman, a dangerous alpha male from another pack. And as much as she wants to resist Trey, Taryn is incredibly, maddeningly attracted to him.

    Angela says: "This one is FANTASTIC!!!!!"
    "VT. FAN"
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    Where does Feral Sins rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I WAS SUPRISED HOW MUCH I LIKED THIS START TO A NEW SHIFTER SERIES. THE STORY LINE WAS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WITHOUT GOING TO FAR OUTSIDE THE GENRE.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    LOVED THEM ALL CANT WAIT TILL NEXT PACK MEMBER STORY.


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

    REDFIELD DID A GREAT JOB ON BOTH MALE AND FEMALE VOICES. ALL THE CHARACTERS VOICES WERE EASILY DISTINGUISABLE FROM EACH OTHER.


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

    YA WHEN SHE KICKED THAT BITCH'S ASS.


    Any additional comments?

    IF YOU LIKE LARA ADRIANS BREED SERIES THEN YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT WRIGHTS "HERE BE SEXIST VAMPIES" SERIES ITS GREAT. ITS NOT OUT IN AUDIO FOMAT YET BUT I HOPE IT DOES.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Edge of Dawn: A Midnight Breed Novel, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Lara Adrian
    • Narrated By Hillary Huber
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (198)
    Performance
    (181)
    Story
    (182)

    Twenty years after the terror of First Dawn - when mankind learned that vampires lived secretly among them - the threat of violence reigns as the two species struggle to coexist. The only group preserving the fragile harmony is the Order, an elite cadre of Breed warriors dedicated to protecting humans and vampires alike. And in this precarious world of torn loyalties and shattered trust, Mira, a fiery squad captain, finds that every fight bears an intensely personal cost. Raised among the Order, Mira has always believed in the warrior’s code of swift - and even lethal - justice.

    CAROLYN says: "MIDNIGHT BREEDS THE NEXT GENERATION - WOW x 3"
    "VT. FAN"
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    Would you listen to Edge of Dawn again? Why?

    I DID LISTEN TO IT AGAIN. I LOVE THE WORLD ADRIAN BRINGS TO LIFE IN THIS SERIES. SHE FLAWLESSLY ENTERED INTO A NEW GENERATION OF THE BREED WITHOUT LEAVING THE CHARACTERS BEHIND THAT MADE THIS SERIES.


    What other book might you compare Edge of Dawn to and why?

    J R WARDS SERIES OR THE PHOENIX PACK SERIES. ALSO FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THIS GENRE AND STORY LINE TRY SUZANNE WRIGHT "HERE BE SEXIST VAMPIRE" GREAT SERIES OR TERESA GABLEMAN SERIES BOTH ARE GREAT.


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

    ACTUALLY I HAVE BOTH BOOK AND AUDIO AND THERE ARE VERY FEW TIMES THAT I LIKE AUDIO OVER BOOK EVEN THOUGH I HAVE OVER 700 AUDIOBOOKS. BUT MIRA WAS LESS WHINY AND LESS OF A DOORMAT FOR KELLAN.


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

    BOTH. ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED BECAUSE MIRA WAS SUPPOSE TO BE SUCH A BAD ASS BUT IS WAS ALL IN HER OWN MIND BECAUSE YOU NEVER REALLY SAW ANY OF THE BAD ASS IN HER AT ALL. SHE EITHER CRIED, WHINED OR BEGGED(SHE BEGGED A LOT FOR KELLAN TO CHOSE HER I WANTED TO JUMP THRU MY IPOD AND SMACK HER TELL HER TO HAVE SOME PRIDE).


    Any additional comments?

    EVEN THOUGH MIRA WAS MY LEAST FAVORED CHARACTER IN ANY OF THE BREED SERIES BOOKS(LOVED HER AS A CHILD IN PREVIOUS BOOKS THOUGH) I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP ON THIS SERIES AND ALL THE NEW GENERATION OF BREED WARRIORS AND THEIR POSSIBLE STORY LINES HAS ME THRILLED THAT THIS SERIES WILL CONTINUE. ADRIAN SURE LEFT A CLIFF HANGER ENDING. AND THE CARROT DANGLER POSSIBLE NEXT STORYLINE WITH NATHAN AND JORDANA. CANT WAIT.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Primal Law: Alpha Pack Series #1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By J. D. Tyler
    • Narrated By Kirsten Potter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (519)
    Performance
    (466)
    Story
    (466)

    After a massacre decimates half his team and leaves him crippled, Jaxon Law must relearn how to fight-and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when he rescues a beautiful woman who awakens his primal instincts, Jax is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead.On the run from her employer, brilliant lab assistant Kira Locke has evidence that leads the Alpha Pack on a hunt for someone targeting human civilians with Psy abilities.

    CAROLYN says: "WOW!! REALLY GREAT START TO A FANTASTIC NEW SERIES"
    "VT. FAN"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Absolutely!!! Shapeshifters, hot alpa male, gutsy female, great sex and action what more could you want.


    What other book might you compare Primal Law to and why?

    If you like Wards BDB, Lara Adrians "Breed", Nalini Singh "Psy-changeling" or "Angels" this series is definitely for you. LOVED IT>


    What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

    She does great job. reminds me of Hillary Huber or Angela Dawe great with male and female voices. Does well with paranormal romances.


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

    Did just that with all 3 books. Can wait till next one .


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lord's Fall: Elder Races, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Thea Harrison
    • Narrated By Sophie Eastlake
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (404)
    Performance
    (375)
    Story
    (374)

    Before she met Dragos, half-human half-Wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now, she's mated, pregnant, and heading south to repair the Wyr's frayed relationship with the Elves. Being separated from Dragos is painful, but for the good of the Wyr demesne they need to figure out how to be partners, in more places than just the bedroom. In New York to preside over the Sentinel Games, Dragos is worried about his mate, but knows that finding two replacement sentinels is essential to show the rest of the Elder Races just how strong and brutal the Wyr demesne can be.

    Angela says: "Loved, loved, loved it!"
    "VT. FAN"
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    Would you listen to Lord's Fall again? Why?

    GOOD STORY LINE AND I LOVE THE NARRATOR. LORDS FALL TAKES US BACK TO THE COUPLE IN FIRST BOOK (PIA AND DRAGOS).


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

    YES. EASLAKE DOES A EXCELLENT JOB ON BOTH MALE AND FEMALE VOICES. A MUST IF YOU ASK ME FOR ANY AUDIOBOOK THAT USES JUST ON NARRATOR.


    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • In Bed with the Devil

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By Lorraine Heath
    • Narrated By Susan Ericksen, Antony Ferguson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (559)
    Performance
    (477)
    Story
    (476)

    They call him the Devil Earl - a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything-even strike a bargain with the devil himself. Lucian desires respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy.

    Benoibe says: "5+ stars! So far beyond my expectations!!"
    "VT. FAN"
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    What did you love best about In Bed with the Devil?

    Passionate romance with a gutsy heroine and sexy alpha hero for starters. Great twist on the "Oliver Twist" story line.


    What did you like best about this story?

    ISo well written...but the "Oliver Twist" angle was brilliant. The romance was both sweet and hot.


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

    Both


    Any additional comments?

    If you like Julie Garwood or Marsha Canham you will love this series. Just as the "Robin Hood" trilogy by Canham put a different spin on a great romance this series has done the same with the "Oliver Twist" spin. I highly recommend this series in both book and audio book versions. The narrators were great.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Redemption: The Penton Legacy, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Susannah Sandlin
    • Narrated By Angela Dawe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (144)
    Performance
    (133)
    Story
    (133)

    For vampire Aidan Murphy, life has never been so desperate. The vaccine used to treat a global pandemic has rendered human blood deadly to his kind, leaving them on the brink of starvation and civil war. In tiny Penton, Alabama, Aidan establishes a peaceful community of vampires and unvaccinated human donors. He dares to hope they can survive - until his estranged brother descends upon Penton and begins killing the humans. Determined to save his town, Aidan kidnaps an unsuspecting human.

    Robbie says: "Out of Nowhere..."
    "VT. FAN"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Redemption to be better than the print version?

    No. I only purchase the audio if I love the book. Nothing can compare to your imagination at work when reading a book. I was very pleasantly surprised with the audio. I purchased because of Dawe and the fact the is was a good paranormal romance.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Redemption?

    The first meeting.


    What about Angela Dawe’s performance did you like?

    Angela Dawe is one of the best narrators out there. She can do male, female brilliantly. No one is better at distinguishing the different characters voices than Angela Dawe.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Archangel's Storm: Guild Hunter, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Nalini Singh
    • Narrated By Justine Eyre
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (337)
    Performance
    (304)
    Story
    (313)

    With wings of midnight and an affinity for shadows, Jason courts darkness. But now, with the Archangel Neha's consort lying murdered in the jewel-studded palace that was his prison and her rage threatening cataclysmic devastation, Jason steps into the light, knowing he must unearth the murderer before it is too late. Earning Neha's trust comes at a price - Jason must tie himself to her bloodline through the Princess Mahiya, a woman with secrets so dangerous, she trusts no one. Least of all an enemy spymaster.

    olivera says: "Great!"
    "VT.FAN"
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    What made the experience of listening to Archangel's Storm the most enjoyable?

    Nalini Singh can do no wrong in my book. Both her Archangel series and her Psy-changeling series are my favorite paranormal romance books. I highly recommend both to anyone who is a fan of paranormal romance.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Everything!! The murder mystery twist was great though.


    Which character – as performed by Justine Eyre – was your favorite?

    Although I like Angela Dawe and Hilary Huber best in the paranormal romance genre Eyre did a good job on all voices.


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

    loved the entire book.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Atlantis Rising: Warriors of Poseidon, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By Alyssa Day
    • Narrated By Joshua Swanson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (166)
    Performance
    (118)
    Story
    (117)

    Eleven thousand years ago, before the seas swallowed the Atlanteans, Poseidon assigned a few chosen warriors to act as sentinels for humans in the new world. There was only one rule - desiring them was forbidden. But rules were made to be broken.

    Denise says: "VERY HAPPY TO SEE (HEAR) ALYSSA DAY ON AUDIBLE!!!"
    "VT. FAN"
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    What did you love best about Atlantis Rising?

    Typical paranormal romance but I liked the Atlantis setting and the mythology involved.


    What other book might you compare Atlantis Rising to and why?

    Lara Adrian (Breed series) Wards (BBD series) Larrisa Ione (Demonica series) group of hot warriors saving the world with a fiesty human female in tow. Good dialogue with humor.


    What about Joshua Swanson’s performance did you like?

    I agree with other reviewers Swanson not a good choice so I decided to not buy the rest of series but about half way through his voice grew on me so I did purchase rest of series.


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

    no


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Molly Harper
    • Narrated By Amanda Ronconi
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2982)
    Performance
    (2072)
    Story
    (2080)

    Even in Grundy, Alaska, its unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem.

    Mariya says: "Preternaturally Funny"
    "Vt. Fan"
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    What made the experience of listening to How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf the most enjoyable?

    The humorous dialogue set it apart from the rest of werewolf paranormal romance.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Both the main and secondary characters were so well done and performed that i cannot pick one.


    What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

    Was pleasantly surprised and impressed with how well she performed all the voices.


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

    HELL YES!! When he comes marching out of the words and directly into her arms. Melt Much..


    Any additional comments?

    I will admit the cover turned me off. I thought it was too juvenille. I kept going back to it and it was really the good reviews that won me over so I took and chance and I am very glad I did.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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