Holy Smokes

By: Katie MacAlister

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's Summary

A New York Times best-selling author, Katie MacAlister pens humorous paranormal romances her fans can't get enough of.

In the fourth book of the Aisling Grey series, Aisling is finally about to marry Drake Vireo - wyvern of the green dragons. But when Drake goes missing on their wedding day, Aisling has to track him down, no matter how many dragons, demons, and angry mages get in her way.

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the supporting characters made the story bareable

Aisling is simply unlikable. silly, whiney, needy, obstinate. She in after 3 previous stories still doesn't listen and then ends up in a situation she has to fret over and somehow survive.
I listen for the other characters who make the story interesting. I loved Paula and she took some of the burden off of Jim to be the "comic relief".
I hope Aisling's presence is kept to a minimum in the rest of the Sept series.
I like Drake, but cringed each time Aisling described him, his fire or his skills in the bedroom . I skipped the sex scenes as much as possible. There was no chemistry between these two characters.
And I wish someone would teach her what being a mate, a guardian and a demon lord meant. Her constantly not knowing rules or what those things mean was over done. And by her last book, she still barely knew more than she did in books 1 & 2. ...smh
Random -
Why was Aisling surprised that she couldn't hear green Sept business? She was now seen as mate to the blue wyvern. Her "feelings" being hurt didn't make sense. Her "Scarlet O'hara" rant was ridiculous. She also continued with the name calling. No other character resorted to doing that in any of the books.
the wedding was stopped yet again in the last 30 minutes of the story. stopped as drake was putting on her ring....really? And she knew Jim couldn't die. What was that scene about? needless to say after 4 books i'm over Ms. Aisling Gray. I wanted to like this character, but just couldn't.

As far as narration goes, I kept picturing an older woman, a smoker . Sorry

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new twist on supernatural books

I love supernatural books and this one is a nice break from just vampires and werewolves. The whole dragon storyline is fantastic and I'm hooked now!

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Good Triumphs

I know I've said this before but I really like this series. All story lines were wrapped up with Katie's usual sense of humor. I even shed a few tears but all turned out right by the final words. This series can continue and I understand that all of the characters in the Guardian series show up in the Silver Dragon series. So I am off to hear Gabriel's story next.

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laugh out loud

I love this series! I laughed out loud from book 1 through this one. The narrator is the BEST! I thought there was a different person reading for the different characters! She does accents better than any other reader i've heard! If you like light hearted entertainment and a sexy lead man you will like this series.

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Hells Bells

So the story can continue but she left it off at a good point in the book,one where you can fill in the blanks to make up however you want it.Glad Aisling and Drake finally got married and Efrijim got himself”a bigger package”with his new doggie body.Was fun listening to the series.

Laugh out loud fuuny

This was my favorite of the series. Aisling was not as ignorant and much more confident. Not to mention, the dark power was hilariously rude.

Favorite read

Good story, loveable characters, great. narration. One of my favorite book series. I've listened to it a couple of times over.

Happily ever after until the next disaster.

Still enjoyable but I think that Aisling's story should have ended with the last book. I was a little more annoyed with her this book she was way to clingy and whiny in this book, maybe I shouldn't have listened to the books back to back. I usually don't with audiobooks or I burn out on the stories, which is why at any given time I am in the middle of several different series. I think the world that KM created is fun and adventurous and can't wait to see what mayhem she comes up with next. I like the author so much I will be getting Gabriel's story soon. Same narrator as the first three books, which should be read in order. Recommend reading Jim Bernheimer for an equally funny story.

More fun/crazy antics from Aisling and Jim!

I have been a faithful Katie Macalister fan from day 1.... Before I joined Audible-I READ every series she has out and in doing so, my mind had created it's own opinion of all the character's voices, traits, etc... So, when I purchased and began listening to the Audible versions- narrated by Barbara Rosenblat, I admit I was a bit worried it wouldn't do them justice.... Her voice is very distinct- BUT... Oh, how I was SOOOO wrong!!!! Barbara's unique vocal ranges and absolutely superb variations on the characters accents BLEW ME AWAY!!! There really is no other narrator who could pull it off so flawlessly! Bravo Katie, and BRAVO Barbara!!!!

I love Katie MacAlister!

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

I would definitely recommend this audiobook, it is funny, sexy and entertaining.

What did you like best about this story?

Ashling gets into more trouble in a few days than most characters get into during an entire book. How she gets out of these life threatening situations is always a surprise.

In this book her uncle comes to be at her wedding and he is not surprised at all about demons, dragons, portals, you name it and he just accepts it. I thought that he had a hidden history of also being a Guardian, but nothing was ever mentioned in this book about it.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favorite?

I love Jim, he is my favorite.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for the next book!