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The Bastard

UNABRIDGED
- by Brenda Novak
- Narrated by Sarah Coomes
The Bastard

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)

By Brenda Novak

Narrated By Sarah Coomes

Overall
(59)
Performance
(53)
Story
(54)

Jeannette Boucher, a young French beauty from a family left penniless by the revolution, must marry against her will to save them all from ruin. But almost immediately after the vows are spoken, she learns that her old English husband is impotent - and in his desire for an heir, he plans to compromise her in the worst way. Determined to escape such a fate, she stows away on one of His Majesty’s frigates. But a woman alone is in constant danger.
MickeyMarie says: "Another good story ruined by a bad narrator"
"A good story ruined by the narrator"

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What did you like best about The Bastard? What did you like least?

I like the story. The narrator's voice ruined the character of the hero, Trainer.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Again the story was the most interesting aspect of the book. The sometimes sing song cadence of the narrator was pretty irritating.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Almost all the male voices sounded like the main villains voice.

Was The Bastard worth the listening time?

Yes, the story was worth the time, not so the listening. One would be better off reading the book.

Any additional comments?

Sarah Coomes has been added to my list of narrators not to listen to.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Shaded Vision: Sisters of the Moon, Book 11

UNABRIDGED
- by Yasmine Galenorn
- Narrated by Cassandra Campbell
Shaded Vision: Sisters of the Moon, Book 11

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)

By Yasmine Galenorn

Narrated By Cassandra Campbell

Overall
(132)
Performance
(123)
Story
(123)

"We're the D'Artigo sisters: sexy, savvy ex-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But being half-human, half-Fae means our powers could go haywire any time—mostly the wrong times. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch with three sexy husbands. My sister Menolly is a vampire who's dating a werepuma. And me? I'm Delilah, a two-faced werecat and Death Maiden."
Patsy says: "Same story, different names..."
"Time to Rap It Up"

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Story

Would you try another book from Yasmine Galenorn and/or Cassandra Campbell?

Yes

Would you ever listen to anything by Yasmine Galenorn again?

Yes

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

Have not listened to any other Cambell performances

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

I've listened to all the books in this series. The first 5 or 6 were interesting but the last 5 have sounded too much like all the other books in the sereis. Time to bring the series to a conclusion.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Rebel

UNABRIDGED
- by J. R. Ward
- Narrated by Gayle Hendrix
The Rebel

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 43 mins)

By J. R. Ward

Narrated By Gayle Hendrix

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(92)
Performance
(70)
Story
(70)

Nate Walker has never shied away from the hard road. Even when it meant leaving behind his family's wealth - and the fiancée who only wanted a rich man. Nothing was going to stop him from opening his own five-star restaurant.
And he was on his way, until his car broke down on a dark road in the Adirondacks, leading him right to White Caps Inn - and Frankie Moorehouse.
Toni says: "A few caveats before you begin..."
"Not good"

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Story

This book wasn???t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

A person not interested in much of a plot.

What was most disappointing about J. R. Ward???s story?

Story line was too basic. It's hard to believe the author of "Black Dagger Brogherhood" wrote this book too. The Black Dagger Brotherhood was great. This book was not.

Would you be willing to try another one of Gayle Hendrix???s performances?

No. She read the book line for line with very little inflection. The characters all spoke like they had not original thought... like repeating what is dictated to them.

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

Great disappointment

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bonded by Blood: A Sweetblood Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Laurie London
- Narrated by Antonia Laury
Bonded by Blood: A Sweetblood Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 33 mins)

By Laurie London

Narrated By Antonia Laury

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(82)
Performance
(60)
Story
(59)

Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, two vampire coalitions battle for supremacy—Guardian enforcers who safeguard humanity and Darkblood rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors.
Lucy Lu says: "So Freakin' Boring"
"A little to hokie"

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Performance
Story

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I'm not sure if there is anything that could improve the book. Maybe a better narrator could give it a rating of 3

Has Bonded by Blood turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, I have listened to many books in this genre and enjoyed them very much.

Would you be willing to try another one of Antonia Laury???s performances?

I bought the first two of the Sweet Blood series and I'll listen to them because, what the hay, I did pay for them. I won't be buying anymore books in the series, however. The herroin was just abit too dumb and her counter part was about the same.

What character would you cut from Bonded by Blood?

None. The story needed all it could get.

Any additional comments?

The story was just too hokie for me. Perhaps Laurie London could take some writing tips from JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood)..

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Infamous

UNABRIDGED
- by Virginia Henley
- Narrated by Jenny Sterlin
Infamous

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 30 mins)

By Virginia Henley

Narrated By Jenny Sterlin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(85)
Performance
(28)
Story
(27)

Strong-willed and free spirited, lady-in-waiting Marjory de Warenne long ago gave her body and soul to the charming and beguiling Earl of Warwick, Guy de Beauchamp. But her family never approved of the pairing. Now, on the eve of war and an arranged marriage to another suitor, Jory yearns for the man who could make all of her dreams come true.
Melanie says: "Captivating!"
"Too Drawn Out"

Overall
Performance
Story

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

anti climatic

What three words best describe Jenny Sterlin???s voice?

precise, authentic, varied

What would have made this romance irresistible?

Less wordy with description and background events

Any additional comments?

The story has potential but found myself fast forwarding 1/3 the way through the second part.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Desert Warrior

UNABRIDGED
- by Nalini Singh
- Narrated by Layla Ives
Desert Warrior

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 6 mins)

By Nalini Singh

Narrated By Layla Ives

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(43)
Performance
(37)
Story
(38)

The fabled desert kingdom of Zulheina was Tariq’s birthright, and he was a man who held tightly what belonged to him. And that meant he had to reclaim a very special woman - the woman who had broken his heart years before in New Zealand. And once he had lured her to this distant land, he meant to keep his new bride here forever.
Kathy says: "Great One Nalini"
"Too Hokie"

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Would you try another book from Nalini Singh and/or Layla Ives?

I have read and enjoyed Singh's Psy-Changling series. Desert Worrior is a complete dud, however.

Would you ever listen to anything by Nalini Singh again?

yes

What didn???t you like about Layla Ives???s performance?

She sounded bored with the story

You didn???t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Sorry, no.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Scandalous

UNABRIDGED
- by Karen Robards
- Narrated by Justine Eyre
Scandalous

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 40 mins)

By Karen Robards

Narrated By Justine Eyre

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(226)
Performance
(117)
Story
(115)

When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters are suddenly penniless - unless she thinks fast. Arranging Claire’s London season, Gabby pretends that Marcus is still alive, just until Claire can marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives claiming to be Marcus, Gabby’s plan backfires. If she exposes this mysterious stranger’s deceit, she exposes her own.
Karen says: "Unexpected plot twists"
"unsuitable Narrator"

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Performance
Story

Story was worth the listen but the narrator voice tone and inflections sounded like a 17th century valley girl. Very grating.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
A Man to Die For

UNABRIDGED
- by Suzanne Brockmann
- Narrated by Blair Windsor
A Man to Die For

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 52 mins)

By Suzanne Brockmann

Narrated By Blair Windsor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(59)
Performance
(20)
Story
(21)

Carrie Brooks left her home, her job, her very existence, to run away with a murder suspect, a man whose only prior introduction to her was as her kidnapper. She has no reason at all to trust him. After all, he’s the enemy—isn’t he?
RRWS says: "Not good"
"Not good"

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The story line is too basic and juvenile and the narrator should consider going back to narrator school. Pretty boring! This book was not worth the $$ I spent on it.

3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Blood Born

UNABRIDGED
- by Linda Howard , Linda Jones
- Narrated by Vanessa Hart
Blood Born

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 2 mins)

By Linda Howard, Linda Jones

Narrated By Vanessa Hart

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(250)
Performance
(95)
Story
(100)

Luca Ambrus is a rare breed: vampire from birth, begotten by vampire parents, blood born. He is also an agent of the Council - the centuries-old cabal that governs vampirekind, preserving their secrecy and destroying those who betray them.
RRWS says: "Good start for a series"
"Good start for a series"

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Humor, mystery, Sci Fi with alittle sex thrown in has made for a fun book to read. A great start for a series. The ending was a bit of a cliff hanger so I hope there will be more to follow.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Born of Fire: A League Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Narrated by Fred Berman
Born of Fire: A League Novel

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 20 mins)

By Sherrilyn Kenyon

Narrated By Fred Berman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(372)
Performance
(179)
Story
(177)

In a universe where assassins make the law, everyone lives in fear - except for Syn. Born of an illicit scandal that once rocked a dynasty, he always knew how to survive on the bloodthirsty streets. But that was then, and the future is now...Syn was raised as a tech-thief until his livelihood uncovered a truth that could end his life. He tried to destroy the evidence, and has been on the run ever since. Now trained as an assassin, he allows no one to threaten him.
Sheila says: "Another Hit"
"Irritating"

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I had hoped this book would be better than the first book (Born of Night) of this series... it was not. As with the first, the female heroine was week, simpering, whinny and dumb as a rock. The narrator was better, however than the narrator in the first book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful