"Truly Enjoyable Listen"
I have found that this book to be such a relaxing listen. The storyline is cute and the narrator is great. I find I smile a lot while listening to it.
"Truly enjoyable listen"
The story and the narrator worked great together for an enjoyable listen. I was entertained the entire time.
"I was bored out of my mind!"
I like this author but this book was so boring. Here is my summary of the book: he is a stick up his butt duke. Don't worry if you forget that he is a duke because he will remind you every page of the book! And she is a joyful ( Joyous) witch. Again, don't worry if you have the brain of a flea because he will constantly remind you. And that he is A DUKE! Don't want you to forget that.
The narrator was fine, I had no problem there at all. It is the storyline that killed the book.
I have put this book down over a hundred times and keep picking it up again thinking this is Jill Barnett it has to get better, but no. I can't take anymore. I am just going to assume he gets joyful and Joyous and stop. I think I will try something funner like getting a tooth pulled or something.
"Cute book"
I am happy to see Julie Garwood's older books being released in audio form. I have been disappointed in the narrator that has been chosen but she seems to be improving. I hated this narrator in The Secret and still want a do over on that book but she was okay in this book. At least she is not Whispering but it still seems like she is telling it like a bed time story. I see that she is doing the other JG books and I just hope she get better. These Books are cute and funny that I recommend to anyone.
"This is now one of my Favorite books."
I don't know what it is about this book but I love it. I am listening to it again for the 3rd time in a row. I like the narrator, she is perfect for this book. I really like the main couple plus all the supporting characters. She has a nice variety of characters. One guy in his 80s offers her a color tv plus always leaving the toilet seat down if she would have him. Like I said, entertaining. I am a huge of Janet Evanovich's Stephaine Plum series and this book reminds me of her writing a lot.
I highly recommend this book. I just wish there were more in the series besides these 2.
"Wonderful story"
I picked this book up in an audible sale. At first I was surprised to see that it was written in the 50's. so wondered if I would like it at all but went ahead and gave it a try since I like the time period so well. I am thrilled I did. It sure doesn't read like someone wrote it in the 50's. It reads like a Elizabeth Chadwick novel, who is one of my favorite writers. Even though this is a long listen it held my interest from beginning to end. I encourage anyone to try this book. This book reminds me a lot of William Marshall's trilogy by Elizabeth Chadwick.
"Entertaining read."
Let me start by saying that I don't usually read divorce books of any kind. I don't care for them. That is what country music is for...the done somebody wrong songs. But when I saw this book in one of audible sales I thought I would give it a try because of the author. I am so glad I did. Entertaining is the word I would use in describing the book. I love books with a lot of humor and this one had it. The narrator was perfect for this book so that really helped. I have learned that one narrator is great in one book and lousy at another. It's personal preference I guess. Anyway, right from the beginning I was sucked into the book. I didn't switch to another book and then go back like I tend to do if the book drags or the narrator gets on my nerves. I Listened to it from beginning to end and am sorry it ended. Will I re listen to it? Definitely. I like this author and will see what other books she has on audible.
Recently I have started doing reviews. I didn't do them before because I don't want to lead someone wrong but I use the reviews in making my decisions in buying books so I decided to throw my voice in. I like the Stephanie Plum series, Julie Garwood, JD Robb, Johanna Lindsey, Catherine Coulter, Stephanie Lauren's and Suzanne Brockmann. This is a short list of my likes but will give the reader a ideal if they will like what I like. Happy listening.
"Good story and narration"
Yes. In fact that is why I decided to write this review. The story is enjoyable but predictable. If I was reading this book I would probably have skimmed it a lot, however by listening to it I was able to relax and just let the story unfold. I enjoyed the narrator which is why I enjoyed the book. If the narrator was bad I don't think I would have finished the book.
I like the wide variety of characters.
I think she got Aurelie's voice perfect. Or as I would image it. She talked softly like a grown woman. Not like in a previous book I reviewed where the narrator whisered like a little girl. For me, I think she got all the voices right.
I did listen to it all in one sitting (day). I download my books onto a kindle (with a cover for protection) and wear a pouch where I can put it in and walk around doing things as I am listening. If I am wearing ear phones no one can hear it but me.
For me, this is a book that the narrator makes or breaks it. Like a lot of books. I really wish those that produce these audio books would pay attention to listener feedback. I am beginning to think they don't care. Which leaves me extremely dissatisfied with a lot of my favorite books that have been produced recently. And I really like this style of story telling.
"Wow. Another hit for J.D. Robb"
I loved the entire book from beginning to end. Her writing style is perfect. It's like taking a very interesting but relaxing walk the way she leads you thur the storyline. Simply amazing. I just got done listening to it and am about to re listen to it. What a book. The narrator is perfect. The characters are perfect. I love how she weaves Roark into Eve's investigations. I am a huge fan of Nora Robert's romances but I think I like her "In Death" series so much more better. Rarely to I listen to a book straight from beginning to end but when I start one of these books I can't put it down. I have to know the conclusion. I hate to go to bed until it is done. A lot of romance writers have crossed over but she is the only one in my opinion that writes suspense better than she writes romance. I hope this review makes sense. I don't write many reviews because I tend to ramble however this book was just so interesting. I am all over the place with my emotions right now. I think I will go get another book in this series so it can download while I start listening to this book again.I hope anyone who buys this book off of my recommendation likes it as much as I did.
All of her books that I have listened to or read are just as good as this one. I do prefer to listen to them because the narrator is perfect for her books.I also like a lot of Suzanne Brockmann's books.
Everything. She is perfect for this series. JD Robb needs to have her under contract for every book she writes in this series. I have listened to a lot of books in this series and the voices become like family. I can picture them in my mind as she tells the story. It becomes a relaxing read. I have had narrators ruin my favorite books for me but not Ms. Ericksen. I will go see what other books she does, I really like her work and if you read my reviews you will see that for me the narrators can really break a review.
The entire book. It just carries you along.
I think I have said it all in my review. Well here's a nudge for the writers. When you get a narrator that works with the buyers stick with it. I love listening to books that have continuing characters that have the same voice as the previous books. Just a thought.
"Why does the narrator whisper?"
The narrator! She talks so softly that you feel like she is whispering so no one will hear her. And the voices. Judith sounds like a little girl not a full grown women. It is disturbing to say the least.
Being that The Secret has always been one of my favorite books it is hard to pick one memorable moments.
I would really rather not.
Yes, try to get past the narrator because the story is well worth the listen.