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JALAYNE

Tell us about yourself! USPS, mail carrier walking all day, audio books really make my day seems shorter

SAINT LOUIS, MO, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • 14 reviews
  • 34 ratings
  • 86 titles in library
  • 8 purchased in 2013
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  • The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Victoria Christopher Murray
    • Narrated By Susan Spain
    Overall
    (71)
    Performance
    (61)
    Story
    (63)

    Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction, Essence® best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray delivers a cautionary tale about debt and the dangers of an overly tempting offer. Married at 17, Adam and Evia Langston have worked their way up from rags to riches. But as they are enjoying all the trappings of their success, a financial downturn leaves them teetering on the brink of disaster. And that’s when Evia’s boss makes the Langstons a fivemillion dollar offer they can’t refuse.

    Nevada says: "The Girl is GUUUUUD - {{{{VCM}}} - MUST READ!"
    "surprised!"
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    What did you love best about The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil?

    the end of the story was VERY surprising, without giving to much info, I really did not expect one of the main female characters to be who she was. who the heck would have thought of such an ending!


    What did you like best about this story?

    how glamorous the couples life was, beautiful children, great girlfriends,love of their faith then BOOM, the real story begins........


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

    excitement, her voice made the story believable, til u get to the end, then BOOM!


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

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!


    Any additional comments?

    this was a great book, as a mail carrier walking all day gets kinda boring, (right). the characters, had my lil mind constantly in a state of OMG. walking down the streets damn near talking to myself, rewinding my ipod to see if I heard her rite or did she say what I thought she said??? It took me 3 days to listen to since i only listen to my books when i'm working, makes the day shorter. I was pleased. kudo's to the author, and narrator.











    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Grown Folks Business

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs)
    • By Victoria Christopher Murray
    • Narrated By Patricia R. Floyd
    Overall
    (46)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (18)

    For 17 years, Sheridan and Quentin seemed to have the perfect marriage. Now he is leaving her for another man. Her life shattered, Sheridan wonders how she can help their two children live through this crisis, while keeping her own emotional turmoil under control.

    Karla says: "Grown Folks Business"
    "very boring, too predictable"
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    What disappointed you about Grown Folks Business?

    just wasn't feeling the story, too drawn out for something that was obvious





    Has Grown Folks Business turned you off from other books in this genre?

    no


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Patricia R. Floyd?

    love her as a narrator, story was whack


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    none


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Murderville 2: The Epidemic

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Ashley, JaQuavis
    • Narrated By Cary Hite
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (78)
    Performance
    (69)
    Story
    (74)

    With Samad’s target on her back, Liberty must survive the harsh streets alone. But when a chance encounter pushes her into the arms of a new friend, Po, the two take on the California kingpin - and step full force into the game. As bullets and sparks fly, the unlikely pair embarks on a serendipitous journey back to where it all started: Sierra Leone. With a new overseas connection, Po sees an opportunity that is too good to pass up. When his pursuit of the American dream conflicts with Liberty’s past, will they be able to survive, or will the drug empire that they’ve built together come crashing down?

    Dream says: "Simply Brilliant!"
    "brillant!"
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    Any additional comments?

    The authors of this trilogy should be called the DYNAMIC DUO, can't wait for book 3

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Murderville: The First of a Trilogy

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Ashley, JaQuavis
    • Narrated By Cary Hite
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (99)
    Performance
    (86)
    Story
    (90)

    Two children from Sierra Leone, Liberty and A’shai, are brought together by chance, only to be forced apart by the most inevitable and tragic fate. Ashley & JaQuavis bring us this classic love story set against modern life’s most horrifying realities.

    Dream says: "WOW I loved this book"
    "very exciting read!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to Murderville the most enjoyable?

    like the fact that the authors started the characters journey from their youth to adult hood


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Liberty, was my fav, she went thru hell from a child on into adulthood, but never stopped loving her savior


    Which scene was your favorite?

    when the young boy protected her from the rebels, and his father


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

    YES IN DEED


    Any additional comments?

    I will listen to any and all of the books that Ashley/JaQuavis write, I'm really liking them. I do think I should have started with this book first, before I listened to Cartel 1,2 &3 seeing the Murda Mama's were hired toward the end of this book.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Lady Sings the Cruels

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Eric Pete
    • Narrated By various
    Overall
    (28)
    Performance
    (10)
    Story
    (10)

    On the day he is supposed to propose to Amelia, things go tragically wrong, and Bodie ends up in the slammer with a conviction for manslaughter. Amelia can't believe Bodie is guilty, but she knows she's got to move on and find herself a better man. And just when she thinks she's found that man, Amelia finds out her new lover has more in common with Bodie than smooth moves.

    Natalie says: "Two thumbs up from Htown"
    "just ok"
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    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    yeah! i spent money on it, so what the hey i had no other choice


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

    i was'nt that moved by this book, so i can't answer


    Would you listen to another book narrated by various?

    all the narrators were great, like listening to different voices on one audio


    Was Lady Sings the Cruels worth the listening time?

    NO


    Any additional comments?

    will continue to patronize Eric Pete, but this just wasn't my cup of tea.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Ashley & JaQuavis
    • Narrated By Cary Hite
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (73)
    Performance
    (68)
    Story
    (67)

    Miamor is fighting for her life in the belly of the beast. She’s been kidnapped, and she’s staring death in the eye. Is the reign over for the head of the Murda Mamas? Carter is in federal custody and leaves the Diamond empire to Zyir and Mecca. When the past comes back to haunt Mecca and the truth finally comes to light, will the Cartel rise or fall? Breeze is in the clutches of the crazed Ma’tee, and she desperately searches for a way out. Will she escape or die his love slave? The answers are revealed here.

    Dream says: "At the edge of my seat"
    "BRAVO!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter the most enjoyable?

    The anticipation, could'nt wait on the next chapters to start! OMG!


    What did you like best about this story?

    the relationships that the couples had, each couple had their own personal, but intimate problems, but is was all love, the love that no matter what was wrong or what happened they each were united in one way or the other.


    What about Cary Hite’s performance did you like?

    He is the BOMB, what a great narrator, he also has a gifted voice, made the story interesting, alive, vivid, i could see the performers in my mind as if i were looking at tv


    Who was the most memorable character of The Cartel 3: The Last Chapter and why?

    Breeze, she went thru hell and back twice, and survived, (without giving up the end I'll put it like this) TIL DEATH DO US PART!


    Any additional comments?

    I like to congratulate the authors Ashley & Jaquavis on a great story, they have a great future ahead of them, I must say out of all the books i"ve purchased from Audible this has to be one of the best urban book i purchased.. KUDO'S to the both of you, and can't wait to hear from Carter

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Cartel

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Ashley & Jaquavis
    • Narrated By Cary Hite
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (108)
    Performance
    (98)
    Story
    (95)

    The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls 80 percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond, leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret - his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When young Carter learns of his father’s death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of the Cartel.

    Dream says: "Entranced and ready for more"
    "exciting, thrilling,"
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    Would you listen to The Cartel again? Why?

    yes, on my way to purchase parts 2 & 3, can't wait to start listening.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Mecca, was my favorite, lots of drama in every scene he was in. never knew what frame of mind he was in


    Which scene was your favorite?

    when Breeze was abducted by the murda mama's and killed


    If you could take any character from The Cartel out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    NONE, I may not have made it home, they all seemed to be killers at heart.


    Any additional comments?

    this book reminds me of the Dutch trilogy, by Teri Woods, it was also a great audio to listen too, well worth the money. the narrator Cary Hite was great, reminds me of Erza Knight.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • ’Til Death

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Miasha
    • Narrated By Jessica Pimentel
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (53)
    Performance
    (27)
    Story
    (28)

    After being shot and nearly killed, Celess imagined she’d put her habit of courting danger behind her. But a chance meeting with fellow daredevil Sienna quickly changes Celess’s plans. She jumps back into the fire of risky enterprise, putting her life on the line in pursuit of big bucks and high-style living, but Celess can’t help but wonder how much longer she can elude the dire consequences. Picking up where Never Enough left off, Celess is thrust back into the sex trade, guided by her friend Sienna.

    Alycia says: "Til Death"
    "kinda, sorta, maybe"
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    What would have made ’Til Death better?

    staying in 1 maybe 2 locations, to much traveling,


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    not sure if it will be a Miasha book, least not to soon.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    very much so


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    none what so ever


    Any additional comments?

    to the author:U have writing skills, but this one was not quite right.Last year i listened to secret society and it was a pretty good audio which means to me you have what it takes please don't give up, i do believe u will make it.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Aphrodite

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By Russell Andrews
    • Narrated By Buck Schirner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (137)
    Performance
    (118)
    Story
    (117)

    It looked for all the world like a terrible, tragic accident. Susanna Morgan had gotten up in the middle of the night, tripped, fallen, and broken her neck. Yet when detective Justin Westwood inspects the victim's apartment, he can't help noticing that the details don't quite add up. The glass on the bedside table is knocked over but there are no cuts on her body. The scrape on her knee looks suspiciously fresh. And then a terrified witness comes forward, confirming his worst fear.

    Tenesha says: "Really Enjoyed this......"
    "Less is MORE"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Aphrodite to be better than the print version?

    yes, the narrator made this audio worth listening too, he brought the book alive. I do believe i would have put it down if i had to read it


    What did you like best about this story?

    the freaking story line was great, the characters were even better.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    when Justin Westbrook decided to revisit the crime scene and discovered more than he really wanted


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

    Bad cops are good Too


    Any additional comments?

    I paid $5.00 for one of the best crime books I've purchased on Audible, and $20.00 for ones that should have cost me FREE

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • White Lines II: Sunny

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 5 mins)
    • By Tracy Brown
    • Narrated By Allyson Johnson
    Overall
    (101)
    Performance
    (93)
    Story
    (92)

    On the surface, it appears that Sunny has got it all: looks, money, a beautiful home, a healthy daughter, and friends who love her. But Sunny has a secret—something she hasn’t even told her best friend. The truth is Sunny is unhappy. She still misses her beloved Dorian and worries that no other man will ever captivate her the way he did. She’s dated some very powerful and successful men since Dorian’s death, but will she ever find love again?

    Dream says: "Not as good as part 1"
    "worth the wait"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    yes, it was long enough to keep my attention, and the story line was pretty good


    What was one of the most memorable moments of White Lines II: Sunny?

    When Dorain proposed to Jada


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Sunny was doing a fashion show had a mishap, but kept her cool and continued the show with style and sass


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

    yes, how Jada's and Sunny's kids had each others backs regardless of how crazy ONE of them was.


    Any additional comments?

    Tracy Brown is going to be make a few other writers reconsider who they're up against, good job TB.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Natural Woman

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Lori Johnson
    • Narrated By Patricia Floyd
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (8)
    Performance
    (3)
    Story
    (3)

    Lori Johnson pens contemporary fiction that delves deep into the nature of love. A Natural Woman follows the life of anthropology professor Aliesha Eaton. Mired in an uninspiring pairing with her current beau, Aliesha is pierced to the heart when she encounters a mysterious barber. But then the intriguing stranger disappears after one night together—and she must try desperately to find out what happened.

    JALAYNE says: "Totally deceiving"
    "Totally deceiving"
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    What would have made A Natural Woman better?

    better story line


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    Not to sure, but will consider giving writer another shot


    Would you be willing to try another one of Patricia Floyd’s performances?

    YES, she a great story teller, one of my favorites


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    Not at all


    Any additional comments?

    Just didn't move me, normally takes me 1, no more than 2 days to listen to a good audio, but this took 2weeks, it was just to darn boring

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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