Buckhorn Beginnings

By: Lori Foster

Narrated by: Isabelle Gordon

Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Sawyer Hudson, the only doctor in Buckhorn County, took it upon himself to rescue the beautiful but enigmatic woman who came literally crashing into his life. Though he knew he should keep things platonic and professional, around her his body had other ideas. And his heart was no more cooperative.

Honey Malone was on the run, fleeing a dangerous predator, when she lost control of her car, drove into a lake… and found herself up to her neck in breathtaking men. After the brothers nursed her through her injuries, she tried to leave, but she hadn’t bargained on their stubborn protectiveness. Or the passionate bond that tied her to Sawyer.

Morgan Hudson commanded a lot of respect as Buckhorn’s biggest, baddest sheriff. How one petite city woman could turn him on his head was a mystery, not to mention being downright aggravating. But Misty Malone did just that, and Morgan couldn’t wait till she went back where she belonged. But then he discovered why she’d come in the first place.

Misty Malone had hoped to take refuge with her sister, who’d just married into a family of sinfully attractive brothers. They all treated her like gold—all but one. Morgan seemed to think she was some sort of femme fatale, out to seduce his brothers. But seduction was the last thing on her mind. Foremost was the baby she was secretly carrying. And then, how to avoid the sexual sparks flying between her and Morgan.

©2011 Lori Foster (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Two great stories for the price of one!

What made the experience of listening to Buckhorn Beginnings the most enjoyable?

How the author basically had two seperate stories under one cover was great.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Buckhorn Beginnings?

I'd say having a woman in a strictly man only zone left some pretty funny moments in the stories.

Which character – as performed by Isabelle Gordon – was your favorite?

I'd say Honey was my favorite character. I connected with her the most I guess because I'm just as suburn and independent as she is.

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

I did listen to it all in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

I like the story line of these two stories. I will deffinately put more books from this author into my wish list to find out what happens to the other brothers to see what woman will come along to tame the rest of men under one roof. :D

Old School Romance with Marginal Performance

It's been a while since I've read or listened to straight up romance and I had forgotten how formulaic they can be. This one is on par for an old style Harlequin-like romance which is to say it's neither terrific or terrible. It's fine for what it is. If that's the content you're looking for, no need to look further. But...be warned about the performance. I found it utterly distracting and almost didn't continue past the fourth chapter. The reader starts the beginning of each sentence with a deep, strong, almost masculine delivery and ends each sentence with a soft, feminine voice that trails off with a hint of entreaty. Every sentence. For at least five chapters. Whether it's called for a not. Ugh. This problem became less exaggerated as the book progressed. Nevertheless, be prepared for the voice the reader has assigned the heroine. She comes across as ridiculously and infuriatingly helpless which I do not believe is how the author intended and wrote.

Worse than a bad B movie

It's starts out with the narrator talking so low, slow & breathy for dramatic effect, you can hardly hear her with the volume all the way up. I fluxuated between eye rolling to feeling incredulous to 'Oh Please!'. I had to increase the speed to get through the first half. These brothers are supposed to be mature, respectful, professional men, yet they are sexually obsessed and have absolutely no will power. It's all about the sex which makes for a tedious unoriginal boring story. I couldn't get through the second half. It was way too painful. There are far too many high caliber, original books out there than to waste time on this drivel.