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  • Last of the Breed

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By David Strathairn
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (220)
    Performance
    (140)
    Story
    (149)

    This is the compelling story of U.S. Air Force Major Joe Mack, a man born out of time. When his experimental aircraft is forced down in Russia and he escapes a Soviet prison camp, he must call upon the ancient skills of his Indian forebears to survive the vast Siberian wilderness. Only one route lies open to Mack: the path of his ancestors, overland to the Bering Strait and across the sea to America. But in pursuit is a legendary tracker....

    Jim says: "Louis Lamour Fan"
    "Unusual Louis L'Amour Story"
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    This is the first non-western L'Amour book I've heard or read, but as usual he keeps you rivited to the story, wondering what is coming next.

    It's about a US test pilot, Joe Mack, who reverts back to his Indian ancestry after becoming a prisoner in Siberia and escaping into the Siberian wilds. He slowly merges with the wilderness, forced to rely on his ancestral skills to survive the killing cold and elude the constant danger of his determined Soviet pursuers, including a man who is to become his nemesis, a Siberian Native Yakut tracker who knows that in order to trap his quarry he must think and act like a Sioux.

    I gave it 5 stars because of it's originality, and like other Louis L'Amour stories has the ability to draw the reader in--I could almost feel the cold.

    It has an unusual ending.

    0 of 0 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
    (571)
    Performance
    (485)
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    (484)

    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!!"
    "Exceptional!"
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    Compared to some I've given 5 Stars, because they were entertaining, I would rate "In Bed With The Devil" 10 Stars.

    It was compelling with it's unique story, great cast of characters, and superb narration.

    It has so much going for it, I don't want to give anything more away than has already been said....you deserve to be able to enjoy it to the fullest, as you marvel at the unexpected.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor: Friday Harbor, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Lisa Kleypas
    • Narrated By Tanya Eby
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (189)
    Performance
    (122)
    Story
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    "Dear Santa, what I really want for Christmas is a mom...." In the close-knit community of Friday Harbor, secrets don’t last long. So when the local radio station reads Dear Santa letters on the airwaves, everyone knows this heartwrenching letter was written by Zarchary Nolan’s adorable young daughter Halle. Zachary has been a widower for two years, and his family and friends have decided it’s time for him to start dating. But will all their matchmaking efforts help to make Halle’s Christmas wish come true?

    K. says: "Synopsis is TOTALLY off, but the story is cute."
    "Sweet but...."
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    I've read/heard many Lisa Kleypas books and enjoyed them, but they were Historical Romances, which she does well. This didn't sound like she wrote it.

    Although Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor was a sweet story, I wouldn't call it entertaining, there wasn't much to it.

    I wouldn't chance a credit on another Friday Harbor book.

    The Narrator was the best part of this audiobook, in my opinion.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Reckless Love: MacKenzie-Blackthorn, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Lowell
    • Narrated By Laural Merlington
    Overall
    (133)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (32)

    No one who roamed the steep green mountains and red-rock canyons of Utah Territory was safe from El Cascabel and his renegade warriors - not Janna Wayland, not the wild stallion Lucifer - not even Ty MacKenzie, the stranger who had come for the stallion, and stayed to capture Janna's heart. Now all three must join forces and make their escape, or die trying.

    A User says: "Yes, Reckless...."
    "It Held My Interest from Beginning to End!"
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    Excellent story, from beginning to end.

    Janna has only been able too stay alive after her father's death, by spying on the Renegade Indians, by moving like a ghost throughout the country and erasing all evidence of her movements. She only has one friend, a prospector who had known her father, and the wild mustangs she befriends.

    The story begins with Janna spying on a group of drunken Renegades who are making a naked man run their gauntlet, which few men survive. This man not only ran the gauntlet, but with a burst of speed kept running, and although severely wounded he outrun his pursuers. The Indians, believing he cannot get away, will hunt him down after their celebration, but Janna follows him, covers up his trail of blood, and by cutting her arm leaves a false trail for the Indians to follow.

    Laural Merlington gave a good performance.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter: Dixie Hemingway Mysteries, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Blaize Clement
    • Narrated By Julia Gibson
    Overall
    (106)
    Performance
    (52)
    Story
    (54)

    Dixie Hemingway is a pet sitter for some of Florida's most pampered pets. But when she happens upon a man drowned in a cat's water bowl, Dixie's sleuthing powers from her time as a deputy sheriff return full-force. And as more bodies keep turning up, she'd better find out whodunit.

    CoastalKate says: "Incredible"
    "Surprisingly Good!"
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    This is my first Blaize Clement book, and when it first started (the first murder was so bizarre), I thought, "Oh, no, I've done it again" (some of my choices lately have not been that great), but as I continued to listen I actually found myself enjoying it.

    It's a light mystery with a surprising ending. Julie Gibson reads well and has a pleasant voice.

    I appreciate Audible having these sales, as it gives us an opportunity to listen to different authors/books we may not have wanted to take a chance on otherwise, not wanting to waste a credit.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Appaloosa

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Robert B. Parker
    • Narrated By Titus Welliver
    Overall
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    (44)
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    When it comes to writing, Robert B. Parker knows no boundaries. From the iconic Spenser detective series and the novels featuring Sunny Randall and Jesse Stone, to the groundbreaking historical novel Double Play, Parker's imagination has taken readers from Boston to Brooklyn and back again. In Appaloosa, fans are taken on another trip, to the untamed territories of the West during the 1800s.

    Jeffrey says: "One of the Best Old west tales"
    "What?????"
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    I've read and listen to hundreds of books, and whether they are entertaining, so-so or boring I can't remember any not having a definite theme and plot, even if a poor one--the "plot" being the literal step by step action in a story leading the reader/listener to some conclusion --- the "theme" the moral of the story, what the reader should take away as the main idea.

    It's hard to say, but I would say the plot was the hiring of a Marshal and his Deputy to clean up the town ran by the bully who killed the previous Marshal and Deputy. The Marshal falling for a lady (but very little dialog between them) who wanted to be with the top man of the town (the Marshall until someone better came along). That was it!

    They rode up in the hills and watched the Appaloosa stallion with his mares (thus the name of the "story"?), but didn't say why, never tied it into anything. I can guess, by the dialog of the Marshal and his Deputy and later when they took the lady with them that it was to drive home a point that a stallion (depicting men) had to be constantly vigilant to keep his mares together and fight other stallions to keep them, the top stallion would get the mares (depicting her). But I'm just guessing, they gave no reason for watching the wild horses.

    There was no step by step action that led to a conclusion, no moral of the story that I could see. I listened to the end, and came away with NOTHING!

    Titus Welliver has a good reading voice, but there was too many "he said", "she said". It was probably written that way in the book, because when he did talk for the different characters he did well.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Untamed: Medieval Trilogy, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Lowell
    • Narrated By Anne Flosnik
    Overall
    (254)
    Performance
    (131)
    Story
    (133)

    A hero of the crusades, Dominic le Sabre has returned in glory and in triumph to claim his reward: the beautiful Saxon bride awarded to him by the conqueror king. But Lady Margaret of the Blackthorne cannot yield to the bold Norman invader.

    Diana says: "Perfect!"
    "Entertainment at it's Best!"
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    Not your usual Historical Romance, and one of the best audiobooks I've heard in some time.

    The talented Elizabeth Lowell certainly knows how to keep a listeners interest, and with Anne Flosnik's excellent narration the listener is taken through a gambit of emotions as the story takes unexpected twists and turns.

    Well worth a credit, but happy to get it on sale.





    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Highlander Untamed: The MacLeods of Skye, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Monica McCarty
    • Narrated By Antony Ferguson
    Overall
    (208)
    Performance
    (187)
    Story
    (187)

    Rory MacLeod is a bold and powerful Highland Chief with only one allegiance-to his clan. He vows revenge against the rival MacDonald clan, though duty demands a handfast marriage to Isabel MacDonald-a bride he does not want and has no intention of keeping. But Rory couldn't have anticipated the captivating woman who challenges his steely control and unleashes the untamed passion simmering beneath his fierce exterior.

    Kimberly says: "Oh no! Same narrator! Never buy 2 books at once!!!"
    "Good Story"
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    A little too many, and enduring sex scenes in my opinion, but it had a good story line, which included: Clan feuds, King interference, Scottish hand-fast marriages, treacheries, etc.

    It was well narrated by Antony Ferguson, although at times he forgot the Scottish brogue...the reason for only 4 Stars. He has a voice that is easy to listen to, and gave a good performance over-all.

    It was worth the sale price, but don't know about spending a credit for it???

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Deborah Goes to Dover: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By M. C. Beaton
    • Narrated By Helen Lisanti
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (20)
    Performance
    (16)
    Story
    (16)

    Destined for Dover, Miss Pym has her matchmaking work cut out for her when she encounters the pretty but hoydenish Lady Deborah Western! Encouraged by an unruly twin brother, the spirited, golden-haired Deborah seems set on dressing and acting the tomboy, much to the dismay of her handsome neighbor, the Earl of Ashton....

    Tish says: "Another Great Read in This Series"
    "Another Great Read in This Series"
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    If you like light Romance-Mystery you'll love this 5th book in the series of "The Traveling Matchmaker".

    Deborah Goes to Dover has more twists and turns than a mountain road, with surprises along the way. You'll laugh and cry as Miss Pym continues her adventures.

    As always Helen Lisanti gives us a great performance.

    I highly recommend Deborah Goes to Dover. Although it's best to start with Book 1 and follow the series, because old characters are brought back as new characters are introduced, but each book can stand alone.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Beatrice Goes to Brighton: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book 4

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By M. C. Beaton
    • Narrated By Helen Lisanti
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (30)
    Performance
    (25)
    Story
    (26)

    Lady Beatrice Marsham is in quite a coil. No sooner is she widowed from a brutish gambling husband, than her heartless family is forcing her into another horrid marriage. Fleeing by stagecoach to the Brighton seaside, the proud beauty meets Miss Hannah Pym, who is determined to find her a proper match.... The handsome and kind Lord Alistair Munro would be perfect. Unfortunately, he is convinced of the ton gossip that proclaims Lady Beatrice a cruel flirt. Miss Pym, however, is not worried.

    Kelly says: "Miss Pym does not disappoint"
    "Excellent!!!"
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    This 4th Book in "The Traveling Matchmaker" series is one of the best. The 1st Book was my favorite until now.

    I often found myself smiling at the length Miss Hannah Pym will go in her matchmaking. In Beatrice Goes to Brighton, she becomes the target of a ruthless man determined to force Hannah's new friend to marry him, and is nearly killed. Miss Pym gets a big surprise about her "Footman".

    A thoroughly enjoyable read by a great narrator.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Penelope Goes to Portsmouth: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By M. C. Beaton, Marion Chesney
    • Narrated By Helen Lisanti
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (34)
    Performance
    (30)
    Story
    (30)

    On the coach to Portsmouth, Miss Pym faces her most difficult matchmaking challenge yet. The lovely Miss Penelope Wilkins, daughter of a rich merchant, would be the perfect match for the handsome Lord Augustus, a nobleman whose fortune is almost depleted. Would be, that is, if the two were at all compatible. Though strikingly beautiful, the too-practical Penelope seems to stand on quite the opposite cliff from the carefree Lord Augustus. But when Miss Pym enlists their help in untangling an intrigue, and Lord Augustus steals an astounding kiss from the shocked Penelope, Miss Pym is convinced....

    Tish says: "Cute & Entertaining Story!"
    "Cute & Entertaining Story!"
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    This is only my 3rd M. C. Beaten book, all in "The Traveling Matchmaker" series.
    I gave it 5 Stars, because I enjoyed listening to it, but I have to say I enjoyed the other 2 more.

    I'm finding it harder to make wise choices for my listening pleasure lately, but feel pretty safe with M. C. Beaten books with Helen Lisanti narrating. Beaten is an entertaining read, with all the elements of a good book: adventure, romance, mystery & intrigue...with likeable characters and hateful villains.

    I've just purchased #4 and look forward to hearing it.

    If you haven't read/heard her books, I highly recommend them, and if possible starting with Book 1.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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