Connected

Connections Series, Book 1

By: Kim Karr

Narrated by: Veronica Meunch, Christian Fox

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

What if a "Once in a Lifetime" could happen twice? Suffering from a past full of tragedy, Dahlia London's soul has been left completely shattered. Happily ever after is a far cry from reality in her world. But when she is reconnected with her past, the bonds that form are irrefutable. When River Wilde, lead singer of The Wilde Ones, comes back into Dahlia's life, the intensity that fires their relationship combined with underlying feelings that have never died lead her to believe she has met her soul mate. Struggling with confusion as old connections fade and new ones begin, Dahlia's grief begins to lift - but guilt remains. River wants to be the one to mend all that is torn within her. But with a past that is never really gone, can their future survive?

©2013 Kim Karr (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Emotional, unpredictable, and downright hot." (K. A Tucker)

Surprised how much I enjoyed this

I was really surprised how much I liked this book. First the narrators we good. I like Veronica Meunch and Christian Fox. Most romance narrators are awful but these two got the tone just right. River Wilde is now one of my favorite romantic leads. It's a great story (gets some tissues for the first few chapters) with a interesting twist at the end.

Narration was dull

The narration was awful. Everyone almost sounded the same to me. Sounded boring but the story was good. I'd rather read this book on my own.

Bravo. A great read with a twist

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I already have. I love the way Kim karr used two narrators and you know what river is thinking

What did you like best about this story?

Everything. I couldn't stop listening

What does Veronica Meunch and Christian Fox bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Their feelings show through. A nice change

Any additional comments?

This is a wonderful book and the characters are true to life. You will love this read and will be surprised without giving you too much info

Love / Hate

I really loved the story line, what I hated was the change in narrator. Veronica was awesome in both Dahlia and River. Christian on the other hand, sucked at both, it really ruined the book for me. I turned it. I don't have time to read, which is why I have audible.

Narration is poor from Veronica.

Story was good but the wrong narrator was selected. You could hear her (Veronica Meunch) taking breathes in-between sections throughout the entire book. It took me out of the story because you can tell she was taking a breathe. I've listened to MANY audio books and never heard this that from a narrator. Christian Fox of course was AWESOME! But he doesn't make a voice appearance until chapter 24. If he narrated the whole book I would have given this book FIVE stars!

Oh.My.God....This book was so good! Sinfully good!

Kim Karr has created a deliciously juicy book that will leave you saying Oh. My. God. Please I need more!!! There are lots of little twists & turns that happen throughout this book. It’s one of those storys that you have to pay attention to while listening. It’s got juicy romance, extreme hotness, love, heart ache. suspense, and even some mystery. This is an incredibly addicting story. This is another one of those books that's almost impossible to review without giving away important events that take place. I will try my best not to spoil anything for anyone. I will say, I pretty much figured out the plot line 30% in. I don’t know why but my intuition just told me there were a several things that didn’t add up which made me start to suspect that there was more going on. Regardless of all the plot twists & turns, I was still completely pulled in and captivated. In the beginning, we learn that Dahlia has had tragedy marked her path in life from a very young age, but she’s always had her best friend Ben by her side. After the death of her parents, he was the only family she could come to rely on. As time progressed, their friendship grew into love and their plans for a perfect happily ever after. Except for the one night during a college fraternity party, Dahlia leaves Ben behind to hit the local bar with her best friend. That night she crosses paths with River and an undeniable chemistry explodes between them making them well aware of the attraction that can’t be denied. When Dahlia agrees to meet River after his performance, she decides that the best thing is for her to leave the scene before she makes a mistake that will cost her more than she’s willing to sacrifice. (So, I can only guess that by now your probably thinking this book just sounds like your typical new adult romance BUT its so much more. In time, little random things start to have more significance than you originally think.) The story fast forwards about five years and Dahlia's life is hit by tragedy once again. When she finally begins to pick herself back up and put her life back together, her first job assignment happens to bring her face to face with River Wilde once more. And even though years have pasted since that one night, the connection is still strong, palpable and magnetic.... like they were soul mates.This book was a love story told so beautifully that it completely entrances you. I absolutely loved the chemistry between River and Dahlia.Their shared moments, conversations, and off the charts chemistry made their attraction for one another feel very real. The sex scenes were OFF THE CHARTS sinfully sexy. River is SO in love with Dahlia it melts your heart. River is sweet, sensitive and just gets Dahlia. He’s very in-tune to her needs, as she is to him. It’s kind of a insta-love story but with layer after layer of dimensions. It was captivating to see into both of their minds and hearts. The narrative was perfect for this book. Also, I adored the band and lyric references, both real and fictional, were one of my very favorite parts of the story. I loved the old concert t-shirts which were a huge part of Dahlia's wardrobe. I found myself looking forward to which one she would be wearing next! On a side note, I did wish that aspects of River's musical career were explored more in the story rather than used as a backdrop.
This was by far one of the best "cliffhanger" endings I have heard in a very long time. When this book finished demanding to know more. I know everyone has a different opinion on these type of endings but I absolutely loved it and now cannot wait until the second book, TORN comes out. I know it will definitely be worth the wait.

OMG....THIS BOOK IS OUTSTANDING..

What did you love best about Connected?

EVERYTHING... WELL MAYBE A LITTLE SLOW IN THE BEGINNING, BUT GET READY TO OPEN YOUR HEART FOR THIS ONE..

What was one of the most memorable moments of Connected?

Seeing River for the second time, it was cute

Which scene was your favorite?

I don't like to give away spoilers.. but I love this book so, I listened to it twice as not to miss a thing..Veronica Meunch while reading kinda mess up, but you can get past that for this one..

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

yes, when he said he had met her before.. Bingo... we are on roll now..

Any additional comments?

This book moved me in more ways than I can write about.. I was scared, mad, in love, and turned on.. And I am not into bikers or rock bands.. but this book had music I knew of and loved it. and the way it ends... let me say, I will be looking into that. I loved this couple together, this book was so rightly named. It's good, you can't really talk about it much without spoiling,, but this is a hit.. Goodness gracious, make a movie from this one.. what a winner... He (River) loves her (Dahlia) so much, and what she went through, OMG, what a strong women.. I listened and then ran it back to hear it again, cause it gripped me in a way not many books do. For me this was a slow roll book. Sit and gather and enjoy but, then wait something is on the way... This book me on several emotions all of which I embraced. I wanted to, I had to I was with them. For me the writing was outstanding. Here is why the love that is genuine. Anyway.. there is no reason, what so ever why I should say don't listen to this. I mean it has it all. Yes, even the Hot love scenes that I look for they were cleanly written. but Hot nonetheless.. This writer is so good, you feel like you are in the room with these people.. I adored it. And it takes a lot for me to say that.. I wanted to pick up Dahlia and just hold her.. and River,, good thing he is not real.. I would be looking to see him play...And I don't do that.. Let me say this... when you listen pay close attention at first, player even closer attention midway, cause l caught a lot the second time around.. You have give away's in here. But we shall see if I am right with the second book...She has someone that shows her what and who she really is.. But listen to the entire book.. I for one..Can't wait until it comes around with the second one.. Needless to say, I loved this. I hope I don't have a long wait, but here recently, I have to really search to find a good book. So glad I went to someone who I knew would be straight forward and listened to her.. She told me.. that this is one that some will either hate or love..and she loved it so I knew I would.. Happy Listening..

Holy cliffhanger

I love, love, love River and Dal. The way they met and then met again years later after she has a tragic loss. Their chemistry is off the charts. But wow! The epilogue was just wow.

Very bad. No character development and formulaic

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone comfortable with the word "adorable" being used 100k times.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something written by Jane Austen to remind me that romance and story are not mutually exclusive...and that some writers have above a 4 th grade vocabulary.

What didn’t you like about Veronica Meunch and Christian Fox ’s performance?

The story and dialogue was so bad that I couldn't even focus on narrator

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Connected?

Any that (again and again?) have either character biting their lips. Seriously.

Any additional comments?

Don't bother with this book.

Waste of Time

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I certainly would not recommend it to anyone.

Would you ever listen to anything by Kim Karr again?

No

Have you listened to any of Veronica Meunch and Christian Fox ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

What character would you cut from Connected?

All

Any additional comments?

This story went from boring to boring and pornographic.