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Title: Bear Shifter's Best Friend 2

Author: Alexis Diamond

Narrator: Aaron Shedlock

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-16

Publisher: Darkness and Light Publishing

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Bruce has lived in the town of Williamsburg at the foot of the Syracuse Mountains for over five years. He's come to love the people there, especially Jenna, but he's scared to take their relationship further.

Jenna was in trouble once, a long time ago, and Bruce was the handsome stranger that saved her. His heroic act had caused her to fall in love with him, but she doesn't want to risk telling him her feelings either. They both do it for different reasons.

Jenna doesn't want to risk their friendship.

Bruce doesn't want the truth to come out - that he's really a bear.

And suddenly there's a new female in Bruce's life, an alpha wereleopard, eager to push Jenna out of the picture and seduce Bruce to mate.

Members Reviews:

Short but Sweet

What made the experience of listening to Bear Shifter's Best Friend 2 the most enjoyable?

My favorite genre is paranormal romance so I knew I would like this story, I did read part one also and didn't realize the story would be dealt to us in such small short stories. I would prefer to read all at once or in one longer book. I love that Bruce, a werebear is in love with Jenna, a human but both just can't express their feelings. This book finally, as in a cliffhanger, brings one of their love to the surface. I really feel for Bruce because he is trying to keep everyone safe. In this series humans can not find out about shifters, if they do, they are killed so Bruce is in quite a predicament.

What other book might you compare Bear Shifter's Best Friend 2 to and why?

I read so many shifter romances and can't say for sure which to compare this series with. I don't think too many , if at all, go to the extreme of killing humans who find out about them, maybe change them, not kill. In many of the books, the shifter character falls for a human and they work it out, because love conquers all, right?

Which character as performed by Aaron Shedlock was your favorite?

Of course Bruce! I am an alpha male lover. I always prefer books where the male is the alpha. If the cover shows a male, then I tend to buy that book. I love Aaron's voice, it fits the alpha male image. It is strong, deep, and so Alpha!

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

Yes, and I did. Sorry it was only 1 1/2 hours long.

Good story but could be better. 3 1\2 Stars

Book Review.....

It's an interesting good story. However I"ve come to realize that while I don"t mind reading serial type books I am not fond of listening to them. It is very annoying to be into the story and all of a sudden hear to be continued. I would much rather have the entire recorded book to listen to all at once. With out there being separate parts. The parts being separated like this is annoying and takes away from the over all enjoyment of the book.

Narrator review....

The narrative could use more life put into the reading of the characters. At times the narrator sounds bored.

-- Gifted ARC copy - -

L.

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Title: Matthew

Subtitle: Bearly Saints, Book 1

Author: Becca Fanning

Narrator: Audrey Lusk

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-16

Publisher: Becca Fanning

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Melinda Darling has always dreamed of being at the center of the Nashville country music scene. She thought getting her Master's Degree in Music Business would be her ticket to the top, but it turns out managers are a dime a dozen in Music City. With no other prospects and student loan repayments on the horizon, she takes an internship position under the devious Kitty Konstantine. The job was simple: find talent, introduce talent to Konstantine Talent Agency, and keep it all professional. When she finds The 4 Saints, she can see the men ooze with talent, their stage presence commanding rapt attention. When she lays eyes on Matt Saint, she knows she has no hope of keeping it professional.

Matthew Saint has a lot on his shoulders, and he's got the scars to prove it. As guitarist for The 4 Saints, he and his brothers have to live in two worlds. On the one hand, they're up and coming country music stars just trying to make it in Nashville. On the other hand, they're a clan of Bear Shifters that have to be careful who they let get close. Trouble is never far off, and since meeting Mel Darlin', he thinks maybe he's due for a little more trouble in his life.

Members Reviews:

Great first book in the series

I was given this book free for an honest review. I actually didn't read this book first in the series. However, it appears each book can be read individually. Becca Fanning does a great job of giving you a complete story with thrill and romance. The story of Melinda just starting her career as a talent scout or the music industry. She found a singing group with 4 gorgeous shifters. She went into a sleezy bar looking for them and was attacked. Matthew, came to her rescue along with his brothers and promoter uncle. Great story. The narrator is not my favorite, but does an acceptable job.

Enjoyed this story

I enjoyed this story and will listen to more by this author.

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Quick Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would have made this book longer. Becca Fanning always writes short books but I always feel like just went I get into the story it ends abruptly. When you take the time to build the story and the shifter world I don't see why you would end the story so fast.

How could the performance have been better?

I wasn't a fan of all of the male voices. A few she made sound unappealing,

Any additional comments?

Melinda Darling was trying to make a name for herself in the Nashville country music scene. She had worked hard but has always been held back and sabotaged by her boss. One night she is out listening to bands and she hears the Saint Brothers play, through some rough scenes she finds them again and is able to introduce them to her boss. Just when I felt like the story began it basically just ended with Matthew saying I love you and Melinda being surprised. I thought maybe it was a peek into the future but it wasn't.

3 Matthew Stars

Hmm I liked it; I wasnt a huge fan of the narrator.

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Title: Dreaming of Electric Love

Author: Olivia Myers

Narrator: D Rampling

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-16

Publisher: Olivia Myers

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

A human machine that follows her every order.

Jessa is an officer on Lyra tasked with guarding the space station. She's professional with her Bio-mech partner, following procedure and keeping her lustful thoughts to herself. It's easy enough to do, knowing that the Bio-mech units, or cyborgs, aren't endowed with human reproductive organs.

MCK-397, or "Mack", as Jessa calls him, notices Jessa's arousal after they encounter a couple having a sexual liaison in the E Deck. When he goes to question his Bio-mech technician, Godfrey, he comes away from the meeting with certain upgrades and enhancements. Now his feelings for Jessa are anything but professional.

Soon it becomes clear that their feelings for each other will interfere with their working relationship.

But can a human and a cyborg actually fall in love?

Members Reviews:

Pretty good scifi romance :)

3.5-4 stars

This was a pretty good story but it very short (even shorter than expected since it stopped at the 54% mark on my Kindle). I liked both Jessa and MICK and their story was enjoyable but TBH, the description of the book pretty much says it all. I liked the feel of the story though and it ended nicely with Jessa and MICK getting a HEA together. :)

* note - The main reason I'm not recommending this book is it's price. I got this as a freebie and I liked it enough to recommend it but since it's so very short, I feel the regular price ($2.99) is too high. If I had paid that price I'm not sure if I'd have been satisfied with what I got for the price so... well decide for yourself...

Mack is a Cyborg with a quirk, and a bit of learning to do

Jessa is just the woman to not only work as Mack's partner on a security detail, but also teach the Cyborg a thing or two.

Another fun, light read, minimal world building required as this novella takes place in an easy to understand straight forward environment.

Enjoyable short read

I was hoping it was longer. I keep changing my rating since Amazon doesn't do half. I don't think it's a 3 star rating. Overall, happy I got the story. It's the second book by Olivia Myers I get in a row. Looking forward to all her works.

My rating is based on my own opinion. The story is really good but then rushed at the end. Maybe that's what disappointed me. Still, very happy it's in my collection now ^_^

but a good read.

predictable, but a good read.

God Gave Him One

This is a quick funny read about a human woman and her cyborg partner becoming a couple after he became interested in human sexuality. She was lucky enough to get an intelligent and inquisitive partner. Enjoy I did. This is in the Love and Whiskers bundle.

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Title: Silver Wolf

Subtitle: ComeShift Series

Author: Sky Winters

Narrator: Shoshana Franck

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-16

Publisher: Paranormal Romance Publishers LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Sometimes you need a man with a little more experience to get the lov'n you deserve!

Jana was so over her husband. All he did was play video games. After spending years playing mommy to a man-child, she threw her husband out of her life and got ready for a new start. Her friend encouraged her to sign up for the hot new dating app ComeShift, because sex with a werewolf could bring back any woman's luster.

What she didn't expect was to get a message from an older man. Stephen. Werewolf. Age 48. Former military man and capital-C Cute! Can this mysterious older man recharge Jana's sexual batteries? Maybe, but will she be able to handle his past?

ComeShift is a dating and sexual discovery application that facilitates hookups with shape-shifters and other supernaturals. Download now to meet the Shifter of your dreams!

Warning: ComeShift is meant for a mature, 18+ audience.

Members Reviews:

I don't agree with other reviews

I have seen all the other reviews and I don't agree with them. I thought the author did a great job of providing the information needed to get in to the story. I thought Sky did a great job of creating the characters. Seriously, being a short story doesn't allow for as much detail as would be provided in a longer book. I thought it was cute. It gave me a new appreciation of the older man. I could totally put myself in Jana's position. Who wants a "man child". There are so many of then out there. Glad she had the guts to get out of that relationship. I really enjoyed this short story. It gave me a chance to listen to something short between the long books I listen to. Great break from the other books. I was given this audiobook free in exchange for an unbiased review. THX

Good love story

Good love story and little short. Could have used a little more detail but a nice story

Great Shifter Short!

This is a short, complete-story, stand-alone, paranormal romance with no cliffhanger. That, in and of itself, is pretty awesome. In spite of its short length, it packs a lot in without seeming to be rushed or moving too fast. I felt connected to Jana and Stephen and thought the story was well-written and flowed easily. I was invested in their future and wanted them to have a lovely HEA. A little intrigue and action made that a questionable thing, and I liked that too. This is a great option for when you only have an hour or so to kill and/or don't feel like getting into a full-length novel right now and also don't want to commit to a long series of shorts that have to be read in order. Loved it!

The narrator is great in the descriptive sections, using the right inflection to convey the emotions that fit perfectly what she is reading. Her male and female voices in the dialogue are also good. I am a picky B*tch about narrators. It's not a secret. Shoshana Franck does not need any constructive criticism, which is about the best compliment I can give. She's got it down.

I received this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review. The number of stars is based on where I believe this audiobook rates with other audiobooks of the same type, length and general feel-- not where it rates in comparison to all audiobooks of all time.

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Title: Some Lycan Hot

Subtitle: Broken Heart Paranormal Romance Series, Book 10

Author: Michele Bardsley

Narrator: Hollie Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-16

Publisher: Freeman Publications

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

When two lycan lovers are cursed by the Goddess of Wrath, only Aphrodite can save their furry butts.

Lycan prince Darrius discovers his former fiancée, the once High Priestess of the Moon Goddess Order, did not die in the fire that claimed their werewolf village more than 70 years ago. Now that he knows the truth, nothing can stop him from finding Alaya, and he tracks her down to Broken Arrow, Oregon.

What Darrius doesn't know is that Alaya made a bargain with Nemesis to save his life. The price? His love. If he ever sees her face again, he will die. Worse still, Alaya succumbed to the fire, and was saved by the priestesses, who hid her in the temple while she healed.

Soon, they discover that Nemesis's "price" has an unexpected loophole, and their passion is rekindled. Both are ready to take another chance on each other. But Nemesis is furious the lycans escaped her wrath, so she curses them anew with Aphrodite's gold apple - a mystical object that hexes true love.

Then a very pissed-off Aphrodite appears, determined to get back her apple - and make sure the star-crossed lovers finally get their happily ever after.

Members Reviews:

Loved every minute!!!

I have always loved the broken heart series of books!! This is a wonderful story!!! Hollie does a beautiful job putting emotion into each voice. It sounds awesome!! I highly recommend it!! I will listen to this again!

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Title: Strange Magic (The MAGIC series) Book 1

Author: Michelle Mankin

Narrator: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-16

Publisher: michellemankin.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Billy Blade is a hardworking, hard living, razor sharp musical force. Mysterious behind his dark shades, the rough around the edges Texan mesmerizes with his haunting harmonica and tantalizes with his dangerous looks and smooth country charm. His latest album is topping the charts. He's the newly crowned King of the Bacchus Krewe. He's definitely living the rock star dream. Exotic Creole beauty Thyme Bellerose couldn't be more content. She has it all. An adoring grandmother. A handsome Tulane medical student beau. A satisfying job in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. Her life is as rich as the ice cream she creates. She's got everything under control. But control is an illusion. Dreams can turn into nightmares. And now during Mardi Gras, otherworldly powers stand ready to shape their destinies in ways they could never imagine. Shadow and light. Magic and mystery. Reality and myth. All come together in a place where rules bend and lines blur. Even those between life and death.

Members Reviews:

Love is Immortal

Would you listen to Strange Magic (The MAGIC series) Book 1 again? Why?

yes yes and yes

I love all Michelle Mankin books

But this one has now become my favorite.

I love how Kai and Wen always seem to become the characters and bring them to life in a way that is new everytime I hear them narrate.

I also love that there is always background music when Lyrics are presented

What did you like best about this story?

I love the originality of the story

from the amazing plot twists and the character development

and the love/hate relationship a reader/listener develops with the characters both main and supporting

Which character as performed by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross was your favorite?

Billy Blade the unsuspecting hero. who thought he was incapable of love but fell in love with Ghost Girl

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

I so wish I was able to but it certainly helped my work night pass

Any additional comments?

Michelle. Kai, Wen yall are amazing and ruining me for all other narrators and authors.

but keep it up cant wait to listen to the next one

A Magical Story

This is one of the best books Ive ever read. Its got everything I could want in a novel characters I love, the struggle between light and dark, themes of integration and discrimination, a great love story with almost-insurmountable obstacles, a ghost, and Greek mythology (which I never thought Id like, but I love in this!), all set against the magical backdrop of New Orleans. Each chapter begins with either a quote or a stanza from a poem, which sets the stage perfectly. In the audiobook, this is backed by haunting music that reflects the tone of the story.

Rocker romances are my guilty pleasure, but this book is really a paranormal story. The country/rock star aspect is secondary and a fairly minor detail to get Billy to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I discovered Michelle Mankins Raging Tempest series a few months ago and fell in love with it. I didnt think she could top it. But this, this is genius.

This is the first book in a series, not a serial. No cliffhanger here. The couple gets their HEA, or at least an HFN, but there is an overreaching story arc, the struggle to integrate dark and light, that will be continued. The battle may be won, but the war is not over.

Some people may need a trigger warning for one scene.

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Title: Bride of the Wolf

Subtitle: Canis Clan, Book 1

Author: Abigail Barnette

Narrator: Tatiana Sokolov

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-16

Publisher: Abigail Barnette

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Betrothed to the heir of Lord Canis, Aurelia finds herself thrown to the wolves. The Canis Clan are no ordinary warriors, but beasts raging beneath the skin of men. Their name chills the heart of every man in Britannia, though the heart of one maiden may be saved....

Once a mighty warrior in high esteem among the Clan, Sir Raf Canis knows all too well the dangers Aurelia will face in her new role as Lady of Blackens Gate. Tasked with the humiliating errand of delivering his brother's intended, Raf instead finds himself fighting for her life - and falling into an impossible love that he cannot deny.

Members Reviews:

Very Good Story Line, Amazing Narration!

This book was very different from most shifter books and I enjoyed it very much. Aurelia is human and she is given to a Wolf Alpha's son for marriage by her father. When members of the pack are sent to bring her to her new husband including her soon to be brother-n-law her life takes a different direction. She is an innocent girl who grew up with everything she needed and has never seen the bad in the world but she finds an inner strength even she didn't know she had. Raf is the alpha's eldest son but he is not the favorite. He is a good guy and will do anything to protect her. These characters are unique and imperfect which makes them even more likable. I enjoyed the story line but do wish it was longer because it's hard to feel the love between them when they have only known each other a few days. I am not a fan of insta-love but extra points for no cliffhanger!

Tatiana Sokolov did a fabulous job with this book. I always love her work but in this one she does an accent that I thought was fabulous!

My, What Big Teeth You Have

Bride of the Wolf is a lovely historical, shifter, romantic fiction with a bit of erotica. (try to say that three times quickly). Aurelia's father plans to marry her off to the head of the regional werewolf pack, Reddick Canis, in exchange for their protection. Those escorting her to her future husband include his brother, Raf Canis. I will simply say that things do not go as planned on the journey there.

Abigail Barnette offers us a wonderfully written story and shows us that even prim and proper young ladies know how to claim and protect the man they want as well as themselves. Aurelia, you little vixen hellcat (good for you).

Interesting factoid, Abigail Barnette is a pseudonym that Jennifer Armintrout uses when writing erotica. Personally I think the pseudonym is used in this case so her vampire characters do not get jealous because she is writing about werewolves. Armintrout is best know for her urban fantasy series Blood Ties.

Tatiana Sokolov brings this story to life with vocals, inflections, and even just the right amount of accent. I would definitely listen to other books she has narrated.

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Lovely, lovely, lovely, divine

Overall I really enjoyed this tale. It was almost perfect to me. The very few negatives that arose to my mind were swallowed by the weightier and more abundant positive aspects. I liked Aurelia and Raf, especially Raf. Aurelia wasn't weak, but there were times I wish she could've been more helpful, have more strength in a certain situation. So my adoration of Raf and then Raf with Aurelia carried the story for me.

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Title: The Honey Pot

Subtitle: BBW Shifter Romance

Author: Becca Fanning

Narrator: Audrey Lusk

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-29-16

Publisher: Becca Fanning

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Elle McLintock just wanted to get out of here. Her boss had been straightforward: go to The Honey Pot, make your delivery, and leave. It didn't look like much from the outside, just another dive bar in a seedy part of town. But just a few seconds inside makes it clear that she's in danger....

Nate Stone is six and a half feet of bad news and a bear shifter. He's more used to resolving problems with his fists, and working at The Honey Pot gives him plenty of opportunity to do that. It was just going to be another boring day at work, until she walked in. Her hips, her lips, her smell. She was trouble, but just the kind of trouble he had an appetite for.

Content warning: This novella contains explicit sex scenes, a HEA, and no cliffhanger. For mature audiences only. Also included are some bonus stories as my thanks to you.

Members Reviews:

Loved It

This story was given in exchange for an unbiased review by the author. This was a funny love story that featured a set of shifters who were hiding in plain sight. The h is sent to their den by her boss who does not tell her that they are shifters. She peeps into the door and is dragged in by the bouncer. But Nate saves her and before the night is over you guessed it a HEA. It was a quick story but well written and had bits of humor. It is well worth the time it takes to listen to it. Enjoy.

Don't care for the Narrator

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. I will start out with, I don't care for the narrator. Her voice is not something I like to listen to. I usually accelerate the audio to get through the book. Luckily, it is a short book. Becca does a good job of writing cute, short stories. I like her stories.

Bear Shifter Romance just a little sweet!!

Any additional comments?

I was given this book in return for honest unbiased opinion. I personally thought this book didn't really heat up but it was still a sweet hear shiftier story. I did enjoy the end where they gotta a little hot and heavy. I think the narration was ok. Over all the story was good and I enjoyed it.

Short...

Any additional comments?

Wow this book was short I enjoyed it but it definitely felt rushed I couldnt really get into the storyline because by the time I did the book was already over The narrator was ok she was a little over the top for me

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A like the Bear Shifters..

Any additional comments?

This was a short story that was entertaining.

My issue with short stories is that then end right when they are getting good and there isn't

enough time to build a connection between the two main characters.

I wish there was more back ground and time for character growth.

Overall, this was a good read.

Audrey Lusk did well with the narration.

Note:

"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."

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Title: Bear Necessities (Bad Boy Alphas)

Subtitle: A Post-Apocalyptic Bear Shifter Romance

Author: Selena Kitt

Narrator: E.V. Grove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-16

Publisher: Excessica Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

IVY

The world has moved on, but Ivy just can't. Besides, she has everything she needs on her sustainable-living wooded homestead, and no desire to brave this grim new world.

Until the day a massive bear chases her into an isolated cabin and she discovers she's not alone.

With a giant bear prowling outside and a gruff, bearded, half-naked savage inside, Ivy finds herself cornered. The man, who calls himself Caleb, says he'll take her home, but she doesn't trust him, his offer, or herself with this giant, bronzed, mountain of a man.

He might be able to protect her from the sinister enemies lurking outside - but who is going to protect her from Caleb?

CALEB

Shifter by nature, drifter by choice, Caleb is uniquely designed to survive in this dark, new hell-on-earth, where the rule of law has been replaced by brute strength.

His scars may be deep but his secrets are deeper, and until he meets feisty, sinfully curvy Ivy one fateful afternoon, he's not sure there's much left worth surviving for.

Finding himself unable to resist the tempting, scrumptious morsel who lands on his doorstep, he realizes she's the one he's been craving, and she's more than worth fighting for.

Caleb is determined to keep her safe from everything dark and dangerous outside. But can he save Ivy from herself?

(This is a stand-alone, no cliffhanger, with an HEA!)

Members Reviews:

Good post-apocalyptic shift romance :)

3-3.5 stars

This was a good story. I liked Ivy and Caleb and enjoyed their story. In this story, the world has gone through and apocalyptic event. Instead of zombies, some people turned into animalistic cannibals.

Ivy lives in a small house in the wilderness. Her father was a nature photographer and a survivalist, making his home totally self sufficient so if civilization ended he'd have what he needed. He died before the crash but Ivy was able to live well in his home, away from other survivors of the catastrophe.

Caleb is a bear shifter that's being hunted by a crazy man. He recently came back to the area he grew up in, looking for his brother. Caleb found an old cabin he started staying in but didn't realize Ivy lived so close.

Ivy is foraging for strawberries in the woods when she encounters a bear. She runs for it and injures her ankle. She can't make it back to her home so she takes shelter in an old cabin she knows of. That old cabin happens to be the one Caleb is staying in so he (being the bear) changes shape and goes inside. Ivy is freaked but Caleb is patient with her and gets her trust. He helps her with her ankle and tries to take her back to her house but they find that bad guys have taken over her house. They have some tough times while trying to figure out what to do about the bad guys. Their issues do give them some time to get to know each other though and the mutual attraction becomes something more. In the end, all is worked out for the best (with a bit of a surprise worked in there) and Ivy and Caleb happily start their HEA together.

This was an enjoyable story. Ivy was a good heroine...she had been put down a lot in the past so she had a bad self image but it wasn't annoyingly bad and outside fo that she was good. Caleb was a good hero and I had no real complaints about him. The story definitely wasn't perfect but it was good, quick read that I liked.

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Title: The Lady Vanishes

Subtitle: Regency Seasons, Book 5

Author: Ava Stone

Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-16

Publisher: Ava Stone Inc

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

After inheriting a reputedly haunted medieval castle, the marquess of Bradenham heads to Ravenglass with his friends to inspect the place and host a Samhain masquerade party. He gets a most welcome surprise when he meets a lovely girl in the castle's gardens, and the rest of his life suddenly has a purpose.

Callie Eilbeck has always avoided Marisdun Castle; there's something about the place that has terrified her from even her youngest days. But after a chance encounter with the castle's new owner and falling rather fast for the handsome marquess, Callie vanishes without a trace just like the castle's former mistress. Is one of Bradenham's friends responsible for her disappearance? Or has the castle claimed another victim? And can the marquess find her before it's too late and she's lost forever?

Members Reviews:

Excellent Gothic Romance Ghost Story

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed The Lady Vanishes by Ava Stone. It is an old fashioned gothic ghost story, which is my favorite genre, especially when it is set during the Regency Period. While this is a short story and clocks in at just under 4 hours, it is a well-rounded complete story that is quite believable - if you believe in ghosts! :) Well done!

Good book, ok narration..

This was every bit as fun and entertaining as The Lady Unmasked. I really liked Braden and Callie from the very beginning. In fact all the main characters were fun: Quent (our hero in The Lady Unmasked,)Lila (heroine of The Lady Unmasked,) and it was nice to see Garrick, Thorn, Chetwey, and that piece of crap Kilworth, he was so easy to dislike.

This was a great story about the evil ghost of Braden and Quents great-grandmother who stole Callie from the mortal world to the ghostly world and all the trouble they went through to get her back, with help from Brighid the local healer/witch.

Again, there was not an ounce of sex in this novella but it didnt really matter because it was such a sweet story. There was some desire but nothing to speak of, and no swearing at all.

As to the narrator: Ms. Zimmerman wasnt as good in this story as she was in The lady Unmasked. She did read with emotion but both Quents and Kilworths voices were way too feminine.

A really fun ghost story with romance and intrigue

If you could sum up The Lady Vanishes in three words, what would they be?

Spooky, romantic and evocative

Who was your favorite character and why?

Callie of course. Spunky and engaging. Bradenham is gorgeous too.

Which character as performed by Stevie Zimmerman was your favorite?

Some of the supporting characters are really great. She does accents and styles really well. Always fun to listen to.