Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2

Just for Fun, Just My Luck, Just Not Mine

De: Rosalind James

Narrado por: Claire Bocking

Three best-selling steamy and sweet New Zealand rugby romances.

Just for Fun

What happens in Fiji stays in Fiji. Except when it doesn't.

Emma Martens and Nic Wilkinson have no history together except one perfect week. Nothing in common anymore except the most important thing of all. Getting together again would be messy. Complicated. Scary. And, just maybe, worth every risk.

Just My Luck

When roommates Kristen Montgomery and Ally Villiers head to New Zealand for a year's working holiday, Kristen hopes she can reboot her life after a disastrous marriage. Ally's just along for the adventure. They both get more than they bargained for after an outing to a climbing gym introduces them to the new captain of the All Blacks and his teammate. One man's perfect. The other isn't. Sometimes the course of true love runs smooth. Other times it's a very bumpy ride indeed.

Just Not Mine

Destiny can sneak up on you. Or it can smack you in the face.

Hugh Latimer's coping with a few problems just now. A broken hand, missing the All Blacks' European rugby tour, and a half brother and sister who are playing havoc with his love life. Instead of packing down in the scrum, he's driving the carpool to ballet - or forgetting it's his turn. When he hears his neighbor wailing out bad pop in the wee hours, it's the last straw. Or maybe not, because his new neighbor is a Maori soap star with issues of her own.

©2015 Rosalind James (P)2016 Rosalind James

GREAT

love that there wasn't to much drama. It's nice that u can read a book that's not from one sad tell to the next. Sometimes u can just be happy and it all work out just that way.

Wonderful package ;)

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

YES!

Any additional comments?

This set of books is incredible. James is a fabulous author who has the power to take you away with her words. Her character development immediately sucks you into the stories and makes you feel a part of their lives. The narration just makes it come even more alive.
I think that I would love a story about how to make a Nutella sandwich from these two, but these stories are truly incredible. You first get to fall in love with Nic and Emma. Just My Luck gives you a 2-for-1 special, and then there is Hugh... swoon!
Take a chance on this one and you won't regret it! Now... where did I place my tickets for that trip to NZ?

Fine print: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

A Wonderful Collection of Related Stories!!!

What made the experience of listening to Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2 the most enjoyable?

I have read all of these books as actual books but was given the chance to hear them read to me with this collection. The narrator, although a female, does a fantastic job with not only all of the male character voices in this story but the accents as well. Her clear, concise speaking voice is very pleasing. Her voice enhances the well written stories of Rosalind James.

The stories are all part of the wonderful rugby romance novels written by Rosalind James. The stories all involve wonderful talented rugby players from En Zed and their equally strong partners. Well the ladies who become their partners since they like to lead their handsome rugby players on a merry chase.

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

Although it would be lovely to listen to this collection of books in one sitting, it is 32 hours long since it is actually 3 books. It is one where you want to keep listening to the next chapter and the one after that and the one following that. It has been a great companion while I have been knitting and cleaning out closets and sewing.

Any additional comments?

I was gifted this book by the author of the books in exchange in exchange for a fair honest review.

I Loved these books as well as the narrator!

I'm a huge fan of Rosalind James already but have never listened to a romance audio book or one of her audio books for that matter. They both exceeded my expectations. I loved that there were 3 books in the series and the characters are always so real and relatable that you're drawn in to them right from the beginning and hooked all the way to the end. The love scenes are HOT! And I like how the characters cross over in the stories although you don't have to read them all to understand as they are stand alone books. As for the narrator she was amazing. It took me a bit to get used to the New Zealand accent but once I did I found I absolutely loved it! I thought she did an amazing job and look forward to hearing her again.
Although I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.”
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Best value in Audible

One of the best deals in Audible offering 3 stories for 1 credit in a great series.
Ch 1-42 Just for Fun: Nic Wilkinson’s engagement to socialite Claudia is shaken with the discovery of his son Zach Martens and Zach’s mom Emma.
Ch 43-94 Just My Luck: Nate Torrance has some big shoes to fill as the new Skipper and he just can’t get anything right in his attraction to climber Ally Villiers. Most enjoyable for me was the bonus romance of Hannah’s sister Kristen Montgomery and Liam Mahaka.
Ch 95-143 Just Not Mine: Actress Josie Pae Ata is a new neighbor to All Black Hugh Latimer and his half siblings Amelia and Charlie. Hearts are stolen all around. Must read to fully enjoy book 11 Just Say Hell No.
We’re also introduced to the interest between Dance teacher Chloe Donaldson and All Black Kevin McNicholl who appear in book 10 Just Say Yes.
Bocking does a great job of narration.
Recommend this series for all romance lovers.

They just keep getting heeps better

What an amazing find this series was to get in the romance package. 5+* on all first six books. I'm on book 7 and can't stop. Rosalind James does an amazing writing job bringing you right in to the New Zealand , land , language and culture. The family life and learning about rugby are a plus in my book. Each book gets better . plus HEA. Claire Bocking is simply amazing! she does so well with her male/female tone and English to NZ dialect. She is just a pleasure to listen too. I'm in love with the accents . Makes you crave a kiwi Man..yum yum.

omibus 4-5-6 great listens

these stories seemed to be developed better then the first set. I really enjoyed each book, and recommend others to this series.
just for fun, just my luck and just not mine.

Rosalind James + Claire Bocking = Fantastic!

If you could sum up Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2 in three words, what would they be?

Rugby, New Zealand, Steam!

What other book might you compare Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2 to and why?

Is it too easy to say Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 1?...

What about Claire Bocking’s performance did you like?

I've already read these books by Rosalind James before and it was amazing to hear them brought to life! The accents were awesome, and hearing words pronounced correctly will change the way I read books that take place in New Zealand from now on!

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

Steamy New Zealand Rugby Romance

Any additional comments?

I am a huge fan of Rosalind James and her Escape to New Zealand series. I have read all of the book in the series. This was my first time listening to any of them on Audible. How amazing that it was three books in a set, not just one! Claire Bocking brings to life books 4-6 in this series. The country of New Zealand comes to life, along with the voices of each character. Each book had its own unique sound and could stand alone on its own, but together as a set they are even better. There are children that are central characters in two of these books and Claire is able to narrate their voices without sounding like a condescending adult. I did wonder how the steam factor of some of the scenes would translate to narration, but I wasn't disappointed. I think you need to listen for yourself and come to your own judgement.

I am so impressed with the narration of these books. I am going to have to go and listen to more in the series, even though I have already read the books in print!

Fine print: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

I loved a favorite even more

What did you love best about Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2?

I didn't want it to end! Just Not Mine became even more of a wonderful book in this audio recording. Amelia and Charlie - the children - especially were so well done that the story was even better as audio.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Escape to New Zealand Boxed Set, Vol. 2?

The scary scenes with Zach near the end of Just for Fun. The drama was always well done.

What about Claire Bocking’s performance did you like?

I liked how she gave each character such a distinctively personal voice from young and childlike to sultry to humorous to bitchy.

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

No, this was a LONG listen. Great for a long car trip or while doing some artwork.

Any additional comments?

These books are part of a series, but you can read them separately or out of order. They all take place in New Zealand and involve hot guys who play for the national rugby team and strong or scrappy women they meet. The dialogue is quick and fun and the people and places feel real. Plus, they're well edited, so the stories just flow. Highly recommended!

I bought the electronic versions of these books myself, but I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

Great Stories

This book is one great story after another a lot of ups and down and beautiful love story the love everyone showing It makes you want to go down to New Zealand to meet them even though they are frictional