Hard Love

The Hacker Series #5

By: Meredith Wild

Narrated by: Jennifer Stark, William Munt

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Days after their wedding, Blake and Erica Landon embark on their honeymoon - a journey that deepens their bond and promises to fade the scars of their past. Just when their troubles seem safely behind them, scandal surrounding would-be governor Daniel Fitzgerald's election threatens their newfound peace.

Back home, Blake finds himself at the center of the controversy, haunted by the transgressions of his hacker past that he has no wish to relive. With Blake's freedom at stake and their future in peril, Erica will stop at nothing to clear his name. But when Blake defies the authorities and refuses to seek the truth, their world gradually begins to crumble. Will he let his past win? Or can Erica convince him that their life together is worth fighting for - now more than ever?

©2015 Meredith Wild (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

I really enjoyed this series!

It was well written! I couldn't wait to get back to reading it every night!
I was addicted! Lol
I love the story line, I love how the narraters told the story. Great job!

Male Narrator

I almost could not finish listening to the book because of William Munts voice. His voice was quirky, thick, and gross. It did not fit the character as it had been betrayed in the first four books. Why did they have to switch in the last book. Big mistake. It was horribly disappointing.

Not the book I expected, but a good wrap up!

Where does Hard Love rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I wish I could say this book was a great wrap up but it seems as if Ms Wild simply got tired of all the passion and drama we have come to know Erica and Blake for, and turned a few tables on us about Blake.

What did you like best about this story?

That it had a good resolution ... happy ending, even though it sure left some odd loose ends.

What does Jennifer Stark and William Munt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Their vocal inflections, and charcterizations with voice and attitude. You literally FEEL the characters. Jennifer's Erica is spot-on and makes you feel more dimensions.

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

Erica and Blake: the finale.

Any additional comments?

It was very interesting to see the lost soul Blake. The desolate, I gotta leave this to others Blake. And, for Erica to pick things up and run with them to make sure their future was the best it could be.

More???

What made the experience of listening to Hard Love the most enjoyable?

The most enjoyable part of listening to 'Hard Love' rather than read it? It is the voice of Jessica Stark that got me hooked on this series. He does Blake so well.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Erica? Or, I think it is Blake. Yeah, Blake definitely. He completely turned his life and habits around to love Erica. His love for her was utterly complete.

What does Jennifer Stark and William Munt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Their acts, their voices, their talent.

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

Yeah, sure.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to read another book in this series? Maybe.

amazing ending to an exciting story!

Absolutely loved this story! finished this book in one day! Definitely look forward to reading more by this author!

The Hacker Series all. Five

love it I have read all the books and love love them all Thank you for such beautiful books.

The Male narrator was almost a don't finish for me

If you could sum up Hard Love in three words, what would they be?

Beautiful love story

What other book might you compare Hard Love to and why?

Up in the Air, similar type of characters.

What about Jennifer Stark and William Munt ’s performance did you like?

I liked how Jennifer Stark spoke the character and brought her to life. I have never disliked a narrator like I did William Munt. He almost destroyed this book for me. He over dramatized the entire reading. His word inflections were all wrong and he sounded like he was reading a Shakespeare play. HE WAS AWFUL!!!

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

Love conquers all.

Any additional comments?

I hate to be rude but I 'll never listen to another story narrated by William Munt.

No! To WILLIAM MUNT!!!

William MUNT was absolutely the most annoying and irritating narrator I have ever listened to! He ruined the story every time he spoke. Do yourselves a favor and NEVER use him again!

LOVED the duel narration for the last book of the series!

Once again, I love Jennifer Stark’s narration of this series! This one was even more enjoyable as we got viewpoints from Blake’s view and got a duel narration with William Munt! It made for an enjoyable listen and I absolutely loved his voice added with Jennifer!

I thought this book was a fantastic culmination to the whole series! Blake and Erica are now married and start off with a long long honeymoon. However, when they get back there are implications that could ruin their future. This book ties everything up from the series and helps to answer a lot of things we didn’t even know we wanted answers for! Excellent writing!

“I used to see my parents and take their easy manner together for granted. Now I saw a familiar version of Erica and me. I saw forever with a woman I wanted to grow old with.”

Dude ruined this…

Thankfully I’ve read the books but unfortunately it’s been awhile but this man’s voice or “acting” is terrible. He sounds nothing like a sexy 30 something. Idk who’s dad that is but I skipped his portions which made the audiobook difficult to really enjoy. Should have just left Mrs. Stark to continue with all the voices