Buckhorn Beginnings

By: Lori Foster

Narrated by: Isabelle Gordon

Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Sawyer Hudson, the only doctor in Buckhorn County, took it upon himself to rescue the beautiful but enigmatic woman who came literally crashing into his life. Though he knew he should keep things platonic and professional, around her his body had other ideas. And his heart was no more cooperative.

Honey Malone was on the run, fleeing a dangerous predator, when she lost control of her car, drove into a lake… and found herself up to her neck in breathtaking men. After the brothers nursed her through her injuries, she tried to leave, but she hadn’t bargained on their stubborn protectiveness. Or the passionate bond that tied her to Sawyer.

Morgan Hudson commanded a lot of respect as Buckhorn’s biggest, baddest sheriff. How one petite city woman could turn him on his head was a mystery, not to mention being downright aggravating. But Misty Malone did just that, and Morgan couldn’t wait till she went back where she belonged. But then he discovered why she’d come in the first place.

Misty Malone had hoped to take refuge with her sister, who’d just married into a family of sinfully attractive brothers. They all treated her like gold—all but one. Morgan seemed to think she was some sort of femme fatale, out to seduce his brothers. But seduction was the last thing on her mind. Foremost was the baby she was secretly carrying. And then, how to avoid the sexual sparks flying between her and Morgan.

©2011 Lori Foster (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Eh, it's decent

Overall, I would say this book was a fun, light, easy read. I sometimes found the narrator's style slightly dramatic, and at one point I heard her swallow. But, the thing that kind of irritated me was the main character, Honey Malone. She just didn't come across as being very smart. However, some of the other characters are interesting. In fact, my favorite character was the teenage son.

For the most part, this was a decent audiobook. I just recommend waiting until it's on sale to purchase it. I wouldn't waste a whole credit on it.

Love Lori Fosters Books

I haven't found a book from Lori Foster I ddn't love. Now listening to her stories while working is incredible. The naration was nice too, with the slight variations to the voices, the story comes to life for me.

A good read

I think Isabelle Gordon did a good job. BUT the last 2.5 to 3 chapters were a duplicate of chapters earlier in Morgan’s book.

Wasn’t my favorite Lori Foster but I’ll keep listening or reading anything she writes.

Great

I loved Lori Foster the the brothers are amazing. I just wish Casey's story was on here.

two books in one Audible book

This recording is two of the four books about a family of four brothers- more of a classic romance novel style series. I'll be using another credit to get the second volume (books 3 & 4). Well worth it for the interesting continuing characters.

Team Sawyer Wins over Team Morgan

Keeping in mind that with the price of 1 credit, you are being somewhat entertained for 14 hours, I would say that Buckhorn Beginnings is definitely credit worthy.
The first 6 + hours: Sawyer's story, is very good, and I really enjoyed it. The Hudson's are an endearing band of brothers, with one exception being Morgan, who is second son, and therefore the second half of the book. He is a somewhat unappealing, controlling man, whose temperament is grouchy and his method of dealing with people is intimidation.

I am on Chapter 11 of 14 in the second half of Buckhorn Beginnings, and am having trouble finishing it. Morgan's story is too predictable, and cliché'. Isabelle Gordon is just OK as the narrator. I actually hate her voice for Morgan. Her interpretation of the other brothers is better, but having Morgan as the main character of the second half...and having to listen to him so much...his (her) voice is really grating.

Team Sawyer is the definite winner. Most will enjoy the first half of this book...the second half...not so sure.

Great Story and Narration

I grabbed Buckhorn Beginnings on audio a few months back when it was on sale at audible.com and was saving it for a rainy day. So when I was starting to get a little burn out on all the UF books I've been reading and listening to I knew it was time to dust this one off.

It was just want I needed. Not one but two sweet and sexy contemporary stories in one audio. Buckhorn Beginnings is my first Lori Foster experience and before I was halfway through it I ran over to audible and grabbed the next audio, Forever Buckhorn. I knew I had to hear the other sexy brothers' stories.

Foster knows how to write a sweet, emotional and sexy story. And the fact that the Hudson family has 4 sexy brothers is a real treat.


Sawyer-

Sawyer's story was a very sweet story about a normal town doctor living with his brothers and raising a son. His world gets turned up side down when a pretty little blonde wrecks her car on his property and he takes her in to nurse her back to good health. It was lust at first site for Sawyer but while he takes care of Honey, he starts having feelings for the stranger.

Sawyer's story is also as a touch of suspenxe to it as well. Honey is running from something or someone. Sawyer will stop at nothing to found out more about the beautiful blonde that has stole his heart.


Morgan-

In the second story about Morgan we get to see this hard as nail town sheriff fall in love. And it's a site to see. The bigger and tougher they are, the hard they fall and Morgan is no exception.

I knew when we find out in Sawyer's story that Honey had a sister that she would hook up with one of the other Hudson brothers but I was not expecting it to be Morgan.

Just like her sister, Misty has a secret when she comes to the Hudson ranch. While Misty is visiting Honey, she finds herself the center of attention among the other Hudson brothers. Everyone but Misty and Morgan know that she is off limits though. See everyone can see the two have a connection even if they don't want to see it.

After fighting their attraction to each other, Misty and Morgan start working together in Morgan's sheriff office. Morgan might look and act like a bear, but Misty starts seeing the caring and loving man he is on the inside. One thing leads to another and the two find themselves in love.

I can't wait to start the next audio, Forever Buckhorn to find out more about the other brothers, Gabe and Jordan.


Narration Note:
Isabelle Gordon is the first female narrator I've listened to where I like her male voices better than her female voices. She does a good job with both but her males are one of the best I've heard a female do. I also like that her "reading" voice is different than her voice for the dialogue. Some narrators do not change their voice enough so you can tell when they are reading the non dialogue parts of a book but Gordon does a really good job with this. I never once thought, is someone saying that or is it their thoughts.

what's with that voice?

Classic Nora Roberts. As always, fun, interesting, feel good story. But that voice? I dont' know if I can listen to the rest of the series with that whiny attempt at a woman's or child's voice. Love Nora, hate the voice.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Buckhorn Beginnings to be better than the print version?

reader Isabelle Gordon brings the best out of Ms Foster Buckhorn characters

What other book might you compare Buckhorn Beginnings to and why?

A.G Akin Dragon series; strong male characters

What does Isabelle Gordon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

reader has a rich male voice and brings the hero's to life

Any additional comments?

please have ms gordon read more of ms Foster's books; Gabe and Jordan story.

Crthesewer

This book is sexy warm kind and comfortable for heroes are genuinely sweet man the women are pretty and stupid but try their best I enjoyed it