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Title: Fighting Fate

Subtitle: Fighting Series, Book 7

Author: JB Salsbury

Narrator: Erin Mallon, Ryan West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-16

Publisher: J.B. Salsbury LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 108 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Axelle's broken.

I live to hold her together.

Killian McCreery only has two dreams.

Fight for the UFL.

And Axelle.

He's watched her give her time and her body to men who don't deserve to breathe her air. He's waited, and worked hard to become the kind of man she deserves. Hoping one day, when the time is right, he'd get the opportunity to make her happy. After a painful anniversary, he finally gets his chance.

But life has a way of sucker-punching its victims - striking when they least expect it, in the most devastating ways.

Killian loves me.

But I screwed up. Big time.

Axelle Daniels appears to be the typical college student - parties, hangovers, and men. No one knows that inside she's a mess, and no amount of booze or meaningless relationships have managed to fill the cracks in her heart. But Killian knows. He's been there since the night it all began and has never left her side.

When she wakes up one morning to find the consequences of her actions have caught up to her, even Killian's white-knighthood can't save her now.

Fate is put to the test when, for the first time in their five-year friendship, they no longer have each other to lean on. When he becomes a UFL superstar, she hardly recognizes the man he used to be. And she no longer needs him to hold her together.

With the foundation of their friendship gone, they'll discover that even a love that is meant to be needs to be fought for, and destiny is a choice.

Members Reviews:

I LOVE THIS SERIES. REALLY SWEET

Any additional comments?

Wort the credit. Well I love a V card novel and when the man is saving himself for the loose chick I'm always locked in. The story had such a sweet end and a Three's Company mishaps and misunderstandings it's makes for some fun making up. It's a keeper.

This series NEVER let's me down!

JB Salsbury is an auto download for me. I really enjoy the world she created in the MMA ... and am now enjoying the younger generations. Not only do you get a glimpse into the lives of previous fighters and their wives, you get a fresh story developed around their offspring and new and upcoming fighters. So credit worthy .... the book description gives a very accurate synopsis and I totally loved hearing every word!

Best of series thus far!

I've been waiting for so long for Axelle and Killian to get their love story and this audiobook was a great one to listen to. Still set in the world of UFL fighting, the story of Killian's break into the fighting scene during the most traumatic time of Axelle's life was riveting. You really want to pull for this couple to make it through all their difficulties and find a happy ending. Narration was excellent.

Excellent Series!!!

I did not want to write a review until I completed the series. I absolutely enjoyed the series up to this point with seven books and I am waiting to see what the next has to offer. They're all written very well with an amazing storyline. I love that each character has a story and how JB Salsburry brings them together. I also enjoy the fact that when he is writing the next book he is taking us back into previous books and storylines because they are all living simultaneously.

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Title: Don't Tempt Me

Author: Lori Foster

Narrator: Will Damron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-26-16

Publisher: Harlequin Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Love comes along when it's least wanted.

Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements - between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story.... And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could knock down the defenses she keeps building around herself.

Martial arts teacher Sullivan Dean knows real danger when he sees it - even when it takes the form of the gorgeous blonde helping her friend move in across the street. After putting his wayward past behind him to focus on teaching control to troubled kids, Sullivan has learned to avoid party girls like Lexie Perkins. But Sullivan can't seem to keep his hands off the real woman behind that flirty charm - or keep his heart from landing at her feet.

Members Reviews:

Honor catches on slow - but in the end, it works

This is a tale of a woman who has to make it on her own. Armed with a single friend, she has faced down strife, family and infirmity. What a nasty family she has. The things she has had to endure. This book, shows how a person can open themselves up to help and love. How friendship is a balm for the soul. This book is about support. There is romance and very little to no sex. If you looking for steamy, this isn't it. But, if your looking for a sweet comfortable tale it great.

It can be a little long about the middle, with one to many denials here and there. Maybe 20% shorter would do. That said, the narrator, Will Damron did a fine job and made the story work. I liked the other characters. Also, I like the backstory of Alexi and how her story wove in. A nice tidy package. I give this novel a solid thumbs up.

Don't Help Me

Rather than "Don't Tempt Me" the title of this book should have been "Don't Help Me". While I love strong, assertive and independent female characters, I found Honor's attitude of "I am Superwoman and don't need anyone" incredibly annoying.

Being self reliant is normal and reasonable for a mature adult but being a constant martyr is just dumb. I really didn't understand why the hunky and lovable Jason was so enamored with such a cold, uptight and rigid woman.

The rest of the characters (neighbors & their friends/family) and a cute dog almost made up for the boring heroine. The author did an excellent job of creating several sexy males characters who were mature, gentle & non-violent.

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Title: Haunted

Subtitle: A Stepbrother Romance

Author: Stephanie Brother

Narrator: Sierra Kline

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-16

Publisher: Stephanie Brother

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Brian Cox is an alpha male reality show producer, ladies man, and Kim Wilder's secret love.

When Kim was just eight, Brian's father had married her mother. Their parents had a rocky marriage, and it finally culminated in a dramatic event that tore them asunder.

Brian's father was a man fighting many inner demons. One night, in a drunken rage, he forcefully ejected Brian from their home.

What happened to them the next day meant that Brian and Kim would be apart for the next 12 years.

Kim became a successful journalist, with a video blog she started called "The Wilder Thing". One day, she gets an invite to be on the top-rated reality television show, Haunted.

Brian Cox is now the notorious bad boy producer of the show, which has become hugely successful and made him famous.

Kim can't wait to see him again, but isn't sure of her feelings, because of how things ended between them.

Brian's escapades are plastered across the tabloids - he always has a beautiful glamour gal on his arm whenever he's caught out on the town.

Kim hopes that seeing Brian again help her let go of the painful memories of the night they parted.

Of course, nothing ever goes as planned!

During a meeting of sponsors for the show, an unexpected event causes both of them to reevaluate their old relationship.

A romantic turn takes both of them by surprise with its intensity.

Toss in a hint of mystery and danger, and suddenly the game is afoot!

Can they discover the hidden secrets behind Indian Wells State Park?

How will their long-buried feelings for each other affect their professional relationship?

Kim is determined not to risk her heart on Brian...but she is finding that being close to him is mesmerizing and intoxicating.

A man used to always getting what he wants, Brian finds that he is becoming infatuated with Kim. What

Members Reviews:

Love the Romance and Mystery wrapped together in one story.

This is a great story about step siblings who were torn apart when their parents had a bitter divorce.

Now that they are adults, they have found their way back to each other thru their jobs- Kim is a well known journalist, with a video blog and Brian is the well-known producer of a TV show called âHauntedâ. When Kim finds out that its her former step brother, she is excited to reconnect and sheâs hoping that in seeing him, the past can be laid to rest in more ways than one and they can be friends again. When they finally meet, something happens between them which makes both of them rethink the working relationship and focus on the personal side.

There are several twists and turns in this story along with some danger and mystery and this is a right proper romance story. I loved the flow and beat of the story. Both the MC have scars from the past but they do not let it hamper them in the present or to hurt them in the endeavors for the future. Great story.

My rating: 4.5 stars ****

*A gifted copy was provided by the publisher for my honest review*

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Title: You and Me, Always

Author: Jill Mansell

Narrator: Henrietta Meire

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

On the morning of her 25th birthday, Lily Harper opens the very last letter written to her by her beloved mother, who died when she was eight. Learning about the first and only real love of her mom's life is a revelation. The same momentous day, Lily meets Eddie Tessler, an actor fleeing fame who could change her world in unimaginable ways. But her childhood friend, Dan, has his own reasons for not wanting Lily to get too carried away by Eddie's attentions.

As secrets past and present begin to emerge, Lily's not sure what - or who - to believe. But one thing is clear: In the beautiful Cotswold village of Stanton Langley, nothing will ever be the same again....

Members Reviews:

Great story - narrator talked too fast

I love Jill Mansell's books! This was a fun story with a group of great characters.

I had to listen to it at .75 speed though cuz I thought the narrator raced through some of the story. Slowed down, it was perfect!

Fabulous story, fabulous narrator

I bought both the print and audio version of this book..The narrator brought Jill Mansell's wonderful story completely to life. It was so well done that at times I stopped reading, just so I could savor the spoken words. Just a great story!

Recording

I had to slow down the recording. When listening the audio at times was fast and at other times even. By slowing it down some if the characters sound creepy mostly the men . I listen to many book this is the first time I have ever had an issue with a recording.

Love Jill Mansell, but this one isn't great

I've read (and/or listened to) nearly all of Jill Mansell's books and I love her style of writing. Her books always seems to fit a certain mood & are generally a lot of fun. This book, however, was really boring & overly predictable. There wasn't a lot of story-building or even laugh-out-loud moments. Disappointing.

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Title: Try Me

Subtitle: Brie's Submission, Book 4

Author: Red Phoenix

Narrator: Pippa Jayne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-16

Publisher: Red Phoenix Entertainment, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A heated Russian night and a little Kinbaku.

Russian intrigue and startling revelations await the young submissive. The bond between Brie and her new Master grows deeper as he opens up about his mysterious past. Rytsar Durov reveals the truth behind his dominant nature, making her shiver in fear and pure pleasure as her ultimate fantasy comes true.

Members Reviews:

Sadly not what I expected.

This book is simply a juxtaposition of different sections from the 1st the books. It isn't a reading from her journal and it isn't a continuation of the storyline.

New love

Love is not always easy, through the ups and downs that happen in any new relationship Love is challenged. This book had me transfixed from start to finish.

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Title: Chasing Spring

Author: R. S. Grey

Narrator: Alia Tavakolian, Ricco Fajardo, Jeannie Tirado

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

I thought I'd left Blackwater, Texas, behind for good. I didn't belong in the small town, but my dad wouldn't listen. He dragged me back home in his beat-up truck and dropped a bomb along the way: Chase Matthews was moving in with us. He was the golden boy of my high school, my former best friend, and the last person I wanted sleeping across the hall. His presence was too great a reminder of the ghosts I was trying to forget.

I didn't ask for a hero. I don't want to be saved.

To me, Lilah Calloway meant late nights sneakin' out, moonlit hair, and sparklers in July. She was my best friend until the day she left, and I'd assumed Blackwater had seen the last of her. Then, like a tempest, she rolled back into town for the final half of senior year. The chopped hair and dark, devil-may-care attitude warned most people away, but I knew if I fought hard enough, I could find the lost girl.

I didn't want to be her hero. Some girls don't need to be saved.

Members Reviews:

This book bummed me out.

First Impressions: I quickly noticed that the chapters in Chasing Spring were really short, making it hard to really get into the story before switching POVs (there were three, two first-person present and one third-person).

I want to state here, for the record: that I have loved every R.S. Grey book I've read so far, so my expectations were high for Chasing Spring.

Then I really got into the book...and things did not get better. After awhile I really didn't like the narrators. Their Texas twang just felt forced.

But what got me the most, was how infuriating the main character, Lilah was. You know those books where the character just makes dumb decisions and assumptions after another? That was this book.

Final thoughts: This book...this book bummed me out. I wanted so much more from it. But it just fell flat for me.

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Title: Holiday Treasure

Subtitle: The Lost Andersons, Book 3

Author: Melody Anne

Narrator: Samantha Cook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In this third novel of Melody Anne's exciting Lost Andersons series, another of the children of Richard Storm reacts to their father's ultimatum.

Megawealthy Tanner Storm has it all: great looks, wealth, and nothing holding him down. Then his father decides to play games with him and his siblings, handing him an apartment complex in downtown Seattle that Tanner wants nothing to do with. When the conditions of his father's terms ensure that he does something with this building or loses his inheritance, he at first thinks, "So what?" But then it becomes a challenge that he has to accept, because he's never before backed down.

He decides to tear down the building and start fresh with something far more appealing that will add to his already fat wallet. The only problem is that the residents don't want to leave, and under the contract with his father, he can't force them out. When he ends up before Judge Kragle from all the complaints made against him, the judge decides the best punishment for him will be two weeks of living in the very apartment complex he despises and two weeks of community service, playing Santa Claus at the mall. Perfect! This is not the Christmas of his dreams.

The plot thickens when he meets his neighbor, Kyla, and falls into instant lust. Will this turn out to be Tanner's secret angel, or will he forget all about her the minute he leaves?

Members Reviews:

Just Awful

This was the worst book I've listened to in a very long time. The characters and dialogue were cliche and underdeveloped. Tanner, the male main character, was totally unlikeable. The dialogue was stiff, hokey and overly dramatic, and the narrator was just awful. Her male voice made every guy sound the same and sound like an 80 year old. I struggled to finish. The first book in the series was terrible and I thought it would get better but it's only gotten progressively worse. I can't listen to anymore!

Fair book and terrible narration..

This could have been better if the author had spent more time on the characters looks. Kyla had blue eyes and that was it. I have no clue what she really looked like. And no idea what Tanner looked like either. The book would say she was beautiful and he was built like a god. That makes for a bad read.

Tanner was self-centered and arrogant through the entire book, except for the last chapter. It was really hard to like him when he kept thinking about getting home and living like he was used to and how horrible the building was and how horrible the kids were when he had to play Santa for 3 weeks for his community service. His thoughts were mostly terrible. Kyla was much better and I thought she deserved better than Tanner. Really, all he thought about was getting out and getting Kyla in his bed, under him, tasting her, yada, yada, yada.

There were 3 explicit sex scenes and very little swearing.

As to the narration: Samantha Cook was terrible. She thought that she just had to roughen her female voice and that would be fine as a man? Umm, no. It sounded just like a roughened female voice, nothing like a man. Also, she was soooo boring when she read. Through the entire book she sounded like a robot. I would never want to listen to her again.

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Title: Silver Lining

Subtitle: Silver Cove, Book 1

Author: Jill Sanders

Narrator: Roy Samuelson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-16

Publisher: Idealist LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Sarah has always been torn between two worlds - the carefree, easygoing world of her hippie mom, where life is all about helping others and building good karma, and the real world, with real responsibilities, like paying bills, and getting to work on time - values obviously gleaned from dad's side of the family.

She has nothing but fond memories of her father. He was always there for her, and clearly loved her mother more than she thought possible, despite mom's overtly eccentric behavior. Losing dad was tough, but Sarah's been reduced to being the girl with the crazy mom, a reputation that's not likely to increase her chances of landing her dream promotion at the resort across the bay. Especially with the new competition. Ben is an attractive, sophisticated, and savvy businessman, clearly there to destroy her chances of getting the job. Her luck couldn't be worse.

With an obvious attraction and closeness forming between the two, Sarah discovers that Ben's motives may not be as clear as she first thought. What's he really doing there? Is she being played?

Benjamin Rothschild has come to the popular upscale resort strictly for business. There to evaluate Sarah for a new position, he can't help being drawn in by her sensual charm and free-spirited nature. But for some reason, this passionate beauty has it out for him. What has he ever done to her?

With so much confusion and something obviously lost in the translation, he'll have to do everything in his power to convince her that his intentions for her are true.

Members Reviews:

A good story.

I really liked this story. It kept my attention and the plot was enjoyable. I loved the beginning where the hero shows up sick and they carry him up the stairs unconscious. It was quite the visual. The whole story line was very good with good characters.

The only bad thing about this audio book is that there were numerous editing screw ups. They were very distracting. I will, however, be looking for more books by Jill Sanders.

3.75~

What about Roy Samuelsons performance did you like?

He does an amazing job voicing the characters, including the female voices.

Any additional comments?

Boy meets girl, he's smitten. Girl meets boy, she dislikes him on the spot. Throw in some awkward and funny moments, an up to no good best friend, and a hero who won't give up and you have a fun love story. Despite the light heartedness of the story there is also a couple of moments where your heart will ache for the characters. What I liked most about the H and h is that they deal with what life has given them and keep moving forward.

Super Sweet

Would you consider the audio edition of Silver Lining to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the book yet but I am loving audio books.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved that Ben really didn't know the whole truth about Sarah's identity.

Which scene was your favorite?

I just loved the how the whole story flowed and I liked how Sarah helped Ben with his sister. I enjoyed how Ben and his boss and sister showed up to tell Sarah the truth.

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

HMMM, not real sure but this would play our nicely on the big screen,

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed listening to this book and I would listen to it again.

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Title: Gift for the Boss

Subtitle: Managing the Bosses, Book 3.5

Author: Lexy Timms

Narrator: Hannah Pralle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-10-16

Publisher: WJ May

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A Gift for the Boss - A special Christmas novella

Jamie Connors has settled into the life of Senior Advisor and boyfriend to extremely handsome and sexy billionaire Alex Reid.

Having just moved upstairs from her suite into his mansion home, she's adjusting to the new life and incredibly happy for the first time in a long time. She can't stop feeling the holiday spirit!

Alex and Jamie are spending their first Christmas together and want to make it memorable, and perfect.

How adorable can new love be when you have the perfect boss and boyfriend?

Members Reviews:

Got me hooked

Got med hooked from book 1. Book 3.5 is a cute little Christmas story filled with love

Too Nice!!!

This book was way too SUGARY for me!!!! Yadah! Yadah! Yadah! Glad it was just a novella. Now moving on to the next.

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Title: Wicked Heart

Author: Leisa Rayven

Narrator: Andi Arndt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-16

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

"Hilarious, heartwarming and unique, the Starcrossed series is highly recommended." (USA Today)

The one guy she can't have is the one she can't forget.

Liam Quinn is one of the biggest movie stars in the world...and the only man Elissa Holt has ever truly loved. After being out of her life for six years, he and his gorgeous fiancée are set to star in the new Broadway show Elissa is stage managing. The only trouble is, when late-night rehearsals bring Elissa and Liam together, the line between what is and what could have been gets blurred. Now one moment of weakness is about to create a scandal that will echo around the world.

Elissa knows that falling for Liam again would be a tragedy in the making, but as any good romantic knows, love doesn't always follow the script.

Critic Reviews:

"With the perfect balance of humor, steam, angst and impossible to put down, Leisa Rayven is a gifted storyteller, and Wicked Heart is truly exceptional." (

Natasha Is a Book Junkie)

Members Reviews:

WHAT A CLIMACTIC & COMPELLING LOVE STORY

This listen ABSOLUTELY owned me from the very start - simply put Liam and Elissa's love story would've had me by the balls if I'd had any.... it was just that emotionally intense. I'm not going to go into detail about the plot because it would spoil it for you, but I can say that their journey to the HEA took 6 pain filled years and there was incredible highs and some devastating and heartbreaking lows during that time. I was breathless with it's beauty, speechless at it's nasty twists, left devastated by certain events, stunned and shocked at the joyous revelation and wowed by all the wonderful feel-good passion and romance.

The secondary characters were very loveable too and there was a side romance that blossomed and grew. Very passionate loving sex scenes, angst, drama, some humor, pain, a villain, great banter and dialogue and the H/H were perfect.... perfectly flawed.... perfect for each other and just perfect together. Told from Elissa's POV and everything was vividly brought to life by the talented voice of Andi Arndt.

Worth a credit? For over 10 hours it owned me... held me captive... entertained me... and left me wanting to listen to it all over again. So YES, totally, absolutely, completely and positively worth a credit.

So disappointing!

I actually listened to this twice thinking I must have missed something...Why was this called "Wicked Heart"? And what's with the cover photo? A butterfly? That doesn't tie in anywhere. I am taking time to do this review because there needs to a voice from non paid readers.

First, I really hate it when burning love develops in the first few pages for absolutely no reason other than they met. Unbelievable. And then we are supposed to buy into the lovers separating for 6 years and remaining celibate the whole time because they were so in love. People who can fall in love that easily seem likely to move on pretty quickly. There was just no foundation.

There was very little story here and none of it was unique. I really can't beleive this one has gotten positive reviews. Not even Andi Arndt (who is an amazing narrator) could save this one.