Hard Core

De: Tess Oliver

Narrado por: Lauren Sweet, Marcio Catalano

This sexy new book from New York Times best-selling author Tess Oliver may lead to a serious book hangover!

Ledger

Sometimes one good dose of trouble could turn your life around, put you on the right path. But I'd taken the opposite side of the forked road and headed off looking for even more trouble, like a junkie constantly searching for the next high. Never would I have guessed that turn would lead me to her. I couldn't stop thinking about her. She was an angel, a hardcore, bonafide angel, and in her short life she'd already had a taste of hell.

Jacy

Despair. Heartbreak. Silence. That was all I'd grown to know, until he showed up next door. The handsome, tattooed stranger had the kind of eyes that were hard to look away from, and he gazed at me as if we'd been friends or even lovers in a different life. He looked at me as if he knew me, and suddenly I had this flash of feeling as if I was right where I was supposed to be.

Hard Core is a full-length, standalone novel.

Contains mature content. Intended for listeners 18+

©2017 Tess Oliver (P)2017 Blackstone Audio

Great!

I really enjoyed this story! Steamy, sexy and a sweet romance with likeable characters, mild drama and great writing! Narration was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

TESS OLIVER! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN???

I was provided this audiobook through Audiobook Boom at no charge by the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

My first Tess Oliver book and I couldn't be more delighted. I love a book that keeps me in the dark, wondering why? how? when? Oh, and it has to have the big drama scene toward the end, too.

Ledger is fresh out on parole, a real loser life behind him and a chance to maybe, somehow, do something good in his future. His stint in prison was because of a stupid stunt he pulled when he was high. But it's time to grow up. No substance abuse any more. A job, a place to stay and hopefully, someone special, too. His actions, words and thoughts are so entertaining. Love him.

Jacy is hiding. Her ex-husband is imprisoned after a domestic situation. She hopes never to see him again. She wants to stay low and live a quiet, unassuming life and maybe, life will be gentle to her. That doesn't mean she's blind and cold. Her new neighbor its gorgeous and mysterious and well, needs fresh muffins as a welcome neighbor gesture.

Narration was golden! My one and only complaint was that Ledger should have had a deeper male voice than the alto/tenor of Marcio Catalano. His performance was spot-on, just not a deep enough voice for what I picture Ledger to have.

ALL THUMBS UP AND WAVING AROUND!

The duo narration made this listen!

This was a really good book but the duo narration made it exceptional! Listening to Sweet and Catalano was like listening to a radio drama.

The story itself was boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. The fun was in the process. Ledger, the boy, was an interesting energy. His motivation for being "bad" seemed justified and I was rooting for him the whole way. Jacie, the girl, was an incredibly sympathetic character. Your felt every bit of her pain.

The inevitable HEA was welcomed and celebrated. Loved it!

Letting go of the past

Showing how things can change because of past situations and overcoming these issues ability to trust again which is hard for anyone. Then igniting the passion between 2 people

Really good story with great narration

Very entertaining and enjoyable. Really good story with great narration. It pulled me immediately and held my complete attention. Even though it is predictable in some ways there are a couple of little twists that keep it interesting. A bit of heartache, mystery and suspense with a healthy dose of steamy as well as sweet romance and a great HEA.

The bad boy and the good girl is always an interesting and entertaining mix. Everybody loves a bad boy. Especially one that has a sweet softer side just under the rough exterior.

Great cast of characters. Ledger and Jacy were both immediately likable. You couldn't help but root for them.

Lauren Sweet and Marcio Catalano did a great job with the narration. Both have voices that are easy to listen to for long periods of time. They also complimented each other. Her soft voice vs. his rough deep voice = perfection. The narration is clearly spoken and flows smoothly. Great character voices. The transition between characters flows seamlessly. They brought the characters, their emotions and the story to life. Very enjoyable.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review.