Bluegrass State of Mind

Bluegrass, Book 1

By: Kathleen Brooks

Narrated by: Eric Dove

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

See where the USA Today best-selling Author Kathleen Brooks began!

This is the first book in Kathleen Brooks' Best-Selling Bluegrass Series.

McKenna Mason, a New York City attorney with a love of all things Prada, is on the run from a group of powerful, dangerous men. McKenna turns to a teenage crush, Will Ashton, for help in starting a new life in beautiful horse country. She finds that Will is now a handsome, successful race horse farm owner. As the old flame is ignited, complications are aplenty in the form of a nasty ex-wife, an ex-boyfriend intent on killing her, and a feisty race horse who refuses to race without a kiss. Can Will and McKenna cross the finish line together, and more importantly, alive?

©2011 Kathleen Brooks (P)2013 Kathleen Brooks

Disjointed at Times

What did you like best about Bluegrass State of Mind? What did you like least?

I like the story, the plot, the mystery. I couldn't understand why a male narrator was chosen for a book with a female main character and primarily female supporting characters. While the dialogue was at times well done, many more times it was boring and a bit trite. Really though, the descriptions of the sex scenes were not necessary and a bit too graphic for this old lady. The romance could have been beefed up and sex played down.

Would you be willing to try another book from Kathleen Brooks? Why or why not?

Probably not, although I admit I might be missing something good (better).

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

He was a little sing-songy, but pace was OK.

Was Bluegrass State of Mind worth the listening time?

Not really.

Any additional comments?

I think the character of Kenna has potential for future books, maybe with a bit more continuity and less description of body parts.

Cliff Hanger

Wow! Now I have to get the next book. I want to know about the wedding. And the ex's and the new town gossip. This book is like a small town real life. If you have never lived in a small town you must read this book. Or as I do Listen to it. Great performance from Eric Dove. And the story is real captivating. I am hooked. Time to download next book.

love Kathleen

I love Kathleen and this series I read it all but now I'm enjoying the audio to refresh my memory!!

Pretty good just not great

I enjoyed the story but I don't much care for the insta-love theme. I've already started the second book and insta-love seems to be THE theme. The danger was felt but at times Kenna was TSTL. Too much was unrealistic but still a fun read. Obviously, I've started the second book in the series. The narrator did a fine job with a lot of different voices and accents, not great with young women but his older women are a hoot.

Recommended

One of my favorite stories. I write this review after re-reading again for the first time in a couple years. When I originally read it, it was new on the market and remember thinking this is a author to watch. I was so right.

Keeneston, KY is an ideal small town. The people care about each other, if maybe a little to invasively. The police are there to care for and protect the citizens. A bit of something always going on. A bit like a large family.

Highly recommended.

great start!!!!!

Well I got this book because I was looking for a good western story and oh I got so much more. the romance and drama and danger, absolutely love every minute of it and I couldn't stop listening. can't wait to hear more.

Bluegrass State of Mind

As a romantic suspense this had some humor that made me feel like rolling on the floor. Not a good idea since I was driving. I know so many people like the characters, bless their hearts.

Hearing this story was amazing

Hearing the story when I read this series so long ago has been amazing. I fell in love with the town and heard about Will and Makenna again all because of the Romance Package.

Plus I was so pleased to hear Eric G. Dove again and he was prefect for this story. Hopefully he has done all of the series.

I even had to share my love for Kathleen Brooks and Eric Dove to my book loving friends.

Nice Easy Sweet Comfortable Recommending to Anyone

What made the experience of listening to Bluegrass State of Mind the most enjoyable?

Bluegrass State of Mind

This was a sweet and safe romance read. There are several important characters that didn't make sense in small-town Kentucky -a Sultan Prince?!?

There was enough mystery to keep me interested but if you like a lot of descriptive 'romance' than this book will leave you frustrated.(D.M.T.)

It IS part of a series but I do not think I will continue because it was a little too 'good' for me. Also, Audible does not have any others in the series.

Not bad for $1.99 and this is my second listen.

Notes: No Warnings to speak of. This one is safe to listen to with your friend, your mother
or with kids around. No blushing!

Credit worthy/$: I purchased this at $1.99 and am pleased with the purchase. There is no way I would use a credit or recommend someone using a credit unless they like really, really safe romantic genre. If you like a little spice in your romance, pass on this one.

Some times you can go back again.

If you could sum up Bluegrass State of Mind in three words, what would they be?

Sweet love story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The little old ladies (3 Lilly and her sisters) They were so sweet, and so promoting of the romance, but so careful to make sure there was no hanky panky. I thought I would die laughing when she "swept" him off the porch before they could have their first kiss good night.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were many, beginning with the entire town so to speak wanting to know her business. At the diner she ends up giving a brief life story and why she was coming back to town. The love story is a sweet one along with a mystery.

Any additional comments?

I prefer a little more heat in my romances however this has some suspense and some great characters. A really fun and good listen taking place around and including the Kentucky Derby. I recommend.