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This is the second collection of stories from Justin M. Johnson.
On Leila's way to meet her intended as his mail order bride, Dan McCall, a federal agent, finds her lying on the side of the road unconscious. He rescues her and she attaches her heart to him immediately. Dan is not the marrying kind...or is he? Joe, her intended, is not happy to lose yet another mail order bride, and takes drastic measures to insure their marriage. Leila faces a dilemma - risk the man's life who saved hers, or marry a man she despises.
On a dark desert highway, hidden from sight, there is a place that exists just beyond the shadows. A place that calls to the broken, the lost, and the tormented who wander the desolate roads of night. Temptation to leave the world behind presents itself as a beautiful seductress offering a variety of exquisite pleasures, luring you further into the dream. But elegant parties and pretty faces quickly dissolve into the stuff of nightmares as the door closes and the feast begins.
A righteous King with a choice to make realizes he's less virtuous than he originally thought....
Ivy Jeffries falls hopelessly in love with Jonas Armstrong, a man who has forced himself into a somewhat reclusive lifestyle owing to his sordid past. Ivy is elated when he finally lets his guard down and kisses her. She thinks they are now moving forward into a relationship, until he tells her it meant nothing to him. How could a kiss like they shared mean nothing to him, when it meant the world to her?
A future America has become a horrific place, all in the name of creating the perfect society. Mass graves and interviewing for your life have become the norm, and one man is coming to grips with the implications of his silence in the face of evil.
This is the second collection of stories from Justin M. Johnson.
On Leila's way to meet her intended as his mail order bride, Dan McCall, a federal agent, finds her lying on the side of the road unconscious. He rescues her and she attaches her heart to him immediately. Dan is not the marrying kind...or is he? Joe, her intended, is not happy to lose yet another mail order bride, and takes drastic measures to insure their marriage. Leila faces a dilemma - risk the man's life who saved hers, or marry a man she despises.
On a dark desert highway, hidden from sight, there is a place that exists just beyond the shadows. A place that calls to the broken, the lost, and the tormented who wander the desolate roads of night. Temptation to leave the world behind presents itself as a beautiful seductress offering a variety of exquisite pleasures, luring you further into the dream. But elegant parties and pretty faces quickly dissolve into the stuff of nightmares as the door closes and the feast begins.
A righteous King with a choice to make realizes he's less virtuous than he originally thought....
Ivy Jeffries falls hopelessly in love with Jonas Armstrong, a man who has forced himself into a somewhat reclusive lifestyle owing to his sordid past. Ivy is elated when he finally lets his guard down and kisses her. She thinks they are now moving forward into a relationship, until he tells her it meant nothing to him. How could a kiss like they shared mean nothing to him, when it meant the world to her?
A future America has become a horrific place, all in the name of creating the perfect society. Mass graves and interviewing for your life have become the norm, and one man is coming to grips with the implications of his silence in the face of evil.
Caught with pot in her dorm room, Bailey Randolph is exiled to a relative's ancestral home in Virginia to straighten herself out. Banishment to Maple Hill is dismal, until a ghost appears requesting her help. Bailey is frightened but intrigued. Then her girlhood crush, Eric Burke, arrives and suddenly Maple Hill isn't so bad.
To Eric, wounded in Vietnam, his military career shattered, this homecoming feels no less like exile. But when he finds Bailey at Maple Hill, her fairy-like beauty gives him reason to hope - until she tells him about the ghost haunting the house. Then he wonders if her one experiment with pot has made her crazy.
As Bailey and Eric draw closer, he agrees to help her find a long-forgotten Christmas gift the ghost wants. But will the magic of Christmas be enough to make Eric believe - in Bailey and the ghost - before the Christmas bells ring?
This isn't my usual genre, but I found myself liking the book more than I thought I would. The narration was excellent and really drew me into the story. I recommend the book.
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What about Tom Jordan’s performance did you like?
Tom Jordan did a fantastic job telling this story. He actually has a great voice, and would be great in a 'cowboy' audiobook!
Any additional comments?
This was a really good book, and it was a fast read that had my attention from the beginning. It was fun trying to figure out the ending (and being totally wrong!), I listened to this book in one day and enjoyed it very much!
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What did you love best about Somewhere the Bells Ring?
This was my first book by Beth Trissel, and I must admit, I enjoyed listening to it immensely.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Somewhere the Bells Ring?
The story took me to another time and place as I was transported back in time to two different eras in our Southern history.
Which character – as performed by Tom Jordan – was your favorite?
The narrator, Tom Jordan, did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. His clear, smooth voice was soothing and expressive and his characters, perfect - just the way I'd imagine them speaking. I'm following this narrator for a good listen: http://amzn.to/2fBRiqk
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The rich characters and terrific dialogue kept me engaged, throughout.
Any additional comments?
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance. It might be geared a little bit toward younger listeners - maybe in their 20s, but I'm in my 50s and found it was well-suited for any age. Somewhere the Bells Ring: Somewhere in Time, Book 3
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Somewhere The Bell Rings is very well written! It sends you back in time. It keeps you wandering what Clair's gift is. Excellently narrated.
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Bailey and Eric both find themselves at Maple Hill. Bailey has been banished there and Eric after being wounded has gone to hide there. Just as most houses, Maple Hill has a history of love and loss. Sometimes the loss can be so great, that spirits remain. This is the case in Maple Hill. Bailey is determined to help find the missing gift so the ghost can move on. Eric thinks her one time use of pot has had lingering effects on her. He has regained his hope in the presence of Bailey, but he is worried that she is not in a right mind.
As this couple becomes closer to finding the missing gift, their relationship blossoms. This story takes the reader back to a more innocent time. A time without the interruptions of technology in which two people can truly get to know each other through interaction and a common goal. The story is a gripping tale, yet there is nothing scary about it. Love is what has made the ghost stay in the house and love is what helped guide Bailey and Eric to each other and the gift. I could not put this book down.
Tom Jordan is an amazing narrator. He was able to bring this story to life. His voice is mesmerizing and helps the reader get lost in the story. Tom Jordan separates the characters perfectly and makes the story easy to follow. His narration of each characters emotions and attitudes were exactly as I imagined they would be. Mr Jordan truly made this book an enjoyable listen.
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Somewhere the Bells Ring is a touching story of love, sacrifice, and the reuniting of lost souls. The author beautifully paints a picture that transports the listener back in time to the late 1960s back with brief visits to the early 1900s. Tom Jordan the narrator did an exemplary job voicing the characters, each with distinct character that brought the book to life. I enjoyed the story and highly recommend it.
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Bailey has been kicked out of school for a 'pot incident' and is spending the Christmas holidays with a distant relative at an ancestral home in Virginia. While walking the dog, Bailey believes that she's spotted a ghost in one of the closed off rooms at the house. Upon arriving back at the house, Bailey learns that her childhood crush, Eric, is on his way home...he is recovering from an injury during the war in Vietnam. Bailey finally meets the ghost, turns out that he's Eric's grandfather, who asks for her help in locating a gift that his wife had hidden for him for Christmas. There is an underlying chemistry between Bailey and Eric. Eric's stepmother plans a welcome home party but an impending storm prevents invitees from attending...except Eric's hippie cousin. Turns out that was a good thing...the trio locate the gift as well as save Bailey's life. This was a quick, fast paced read with a sweet HEA.
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a wonderful and quick listen. I absolutely loved it! It’s apparently the third in the series. I enjoyed this one so much, I plan to read the first two now. Tom Jordan’s narration is excellent! I received a review copy at my request and voluntarily reviewed.