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Title: Unwrapping Christmas

Author: Lori Copeland

Narrator: Emily Sophia Knapp

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-10

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Its that time of year again, and with excitement and high expectations, Rose has planned the perfect Christmas for her family and friends. But when she feels them drifting away during a time that should celebrate togetherness, Rose is forced to slow down in the most unexpected way. In this whimsical, uplifting story, she discovers the true meaning of giving.

Members Reviews:

Pointless....absolutely no plot

If you want to listen to a book where literally the only thing that happens is a woman whines about how busy she is this is the book for you.

stereotyping at it's finest

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Dump the narrator!! Yah, you betcha!

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I am actually from Minnesota, and have never, in my entire life, heard the moronic accent that the narrator used. It was like watching Fargo.

Could you see Unwrapping Christmas being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I could, most definitely.

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Title: Dark Power Collection: The Spell

Subtitle: Forbidden Doors, Book 3

Author: Bill Myers

Narrator: Bill Myers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-10

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

In The Spell, book three of the Forbidden Doors series, best-selling author Bill Myers presents a showdown between the occult and the powers of God when a group of teens called the Society begins to physically and emotionally threaten Becka Williams.

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Title: Wagered Heart

Author: Robin Lee Hatcher

Narrator: Kathy Garver

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-09

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Bethany Silverton can't resist the challenge of charming a rough cowboy. But when she makes an innocent wager, unexpected results could turn a little flirtation into a lifetime of love.

A sheltered preacher's daughter stakes her heart on love in this action-filled romance in the wild west of 1880s Montana.

Members Reviews:

Wagered Heart

The story was good but the narrator was not. The girls sounded ok but the men were bad.

Boring story and horrible narrator

I found this story quite boring. It is a Christian romance novel, and that in itself would not deter me from liking the story. I have read other Christian romance novels that I liked very much. This was however, a bit too preachy for my tastes. I like a clean sweet adventurous romance novel with the implied what would Jesus do factor, this was just too in your face Christian for my taste. It is like the author was afraid not to remind the read every few pages that this was a Christian book. The storyline was boring and the narrator was horrible. I have written other reviews where the narrator ruined a good book, but this a case where the narrator ruined a just ok book. The voice she used for the hero was so bad I almost could not finish the listening. The voice was a cross between the character from Sling Blade meets Forrest Gump who then suffers a debilitating brain injury. Painful to listen too, by far the worst hero voice I have ever heard.

Trusting God's Word

Lovely story and narrator was good. A lesson to learn is to trust in God and His Word. Thank you for the story!

Didn't finish

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

This book might appeal more to readers looking specifically for inspirational fare. I am not opposed to inspirational fare and do read in that genre - however this book just didn't seem to make it for me - either as inspirational or not. The book didn't hang together for me...the characters didn't seem consistent either throughout the book or within the context of the time period in which they lived.

Has Wagered Heart turned you off from other books in this genre?

Not from this genre as I've read a lot from this genre and usually enjoy it. I will likely think long and hard before I buy another book by this author.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Kathy Garver?

I don't know - I really didn't like her voice for the heroine's friend. She made the dialogue seem stilted.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Frustration and dread. I actually dreaded listening to this book. Actually not wanting to listen to a book frustrates me because it is not like me at all. I'm an avid fan of audio books and enjoy both fiction and non-fiction in audio format. I preferred silence to this book - hence the decision not to finish it. There are too many other books to listen to that don't inspire such a reaction.

too bad :(

I was disappointed in this book. I expect lots from Robin Lee Hatcher, usually I LOVE her books but this one fell short, quite short actually. The story was only partly good and if they could just kill off one more person it would have made it even worse. Sorry, can not reccommend this one, usually she delivers.

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Title: The Canopy

Author: Angela Hunt

Narrator: Angela Hunt, Bill Myers

Format: Abridged

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Alexandra Pace and her team are searching the Peruvian rainforest for the cure for the disease that is already ravaging her own mind and body. A British doctor, too religious for Alexandra, nevertheless has convinced her to seek out a mythical healing tribe living deep in the jungle.

Members Reviews:

No Let Up as Story Builds

I give this story Four and a half stars!! Angela Hunt blows me away every.single.time!!! This story slowly ratchets up the tension, until, by the end, I thought I might explode! It reminded me of a musical score for a well-written script. You could feel the tension slowly build. There was desperation throughout, in each character's life -- for healing, for love, for success, for validation, for revenge, for understanding, for life. I love allegorical tales, and Angela Hunt is unparalleled in this genre. Several favorites lines and/or scenes: where the Tree People hung their shields and swords on the Shame tree after a battle, when Michael told Alex, "perhaps you weren't healed because you came more as a scientist, instead of as a supplicant." Love the Tree People shaman -- especially when he told Michael, ". . . we have suffered sorrow and death since you came. . . have you light to give us?" The story of Yai Pada Son, and Alex's glorious morning in the keyba! I felt the ending was a tad rushed. As if the author thought we needed a neat bow wrapped around the story. Hence, the 4 1/2 stars. But, this story is an incredible, faith-affirming, against all odds, metaphorical, allegorical, strum of that resounding note in your heart you weren't aware was throbbing to be played.

This is one of my favorite Angela Hunt stories

This is one of my favorite Angela Hunt stories. You always learn about people and places you've never been (emotionally or physically) and this one has it all. Now, I need to read it again.

Three Stars

ok

An interesting and captivating book

The Canopy has a setting that is far from ordinary, and that alone makes it worth reading. Add to that well rounded characters and a plot that includes some suspense along the way, and I can recommend it highly. While I am not sure if I am ready to accept all the ways the evil spirits and their actions are depicted, I do endorse the basic theology of the book, and I do believe there are spiritual forces at work in our world much like those depicted here. If you want a book that will hold your attention and challenge your views of God and how He works in the world, give The Canopy a read.

Thoughtful and Entertaining

Entertaining and informative. Describes the real struggle that goes on in many tribal practices and as usual, Ms. Hunt's love of science and rare maladies is presented in a thoughtful way. A bit fantastical near the end, but I like how Ms. Hunt brings in different perspectives through the character in this particular book.

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Title: Though Waters Roar

Author: Lynn Austin

Narrator: Pam Turlow

Format: Abridged

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-23-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

"But my wits hadn't served me well in this instance, for here I was, in jail. And while I could have seen it as carrying on the family tradition (Grandma Bebe landed in jail for her support of Prohibition), the truth is, my reasons for being here would probably break her heart.

"So how did I end up becoming a criminal? I've been pondering that question all night. Perhaps the best way to search for an answer is to start at the very beginning."

Members Reviews:

Good story

Where does Though Waters Roar rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

A 6 out of 10

What did you like best about this story?

Good story line

What does Pam Turlow bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She brings a very irritating voice to the little girl!!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No went through emosions as author intended it

Any additional comments?

Will like to read/listem to more if Lynn Austin's work

Not her best novel.

Would you listen to Though Waters Roar again? Why?

No, too much switching back and forth from girl, to mother, to grandmother.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the complete story of Beatrice.

Have you listened to any of Pam Turlows other performances before? How does this one compare?

I'm not sure if I've listened to her or not. I loved all of Lynn Austin's other audiobooks.

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

Generations of women.

Any additional comments?

This did not move along as smoothly as Lynn's other works, but I am glad I read it. I don't like to miss any of my favorite author's books.

Good story but annoying performance

Would you try another book from Lynn Austin and/or Pam Turlow?

Lynn Austin- yes, Pam Turlow- no

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked the characters, but it was very hard to think about how they SHOULD have sounded with the narration.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

She used a sickening sweet, melodramatic & child like voice that just irritated throughout a good story.

Do you think Though Waters Roar needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

The performance was so bad that I stopped and started the reading several times over many weeks. I am currently forcing myself past the last half.

Any additional comments?

Such a shame, I usually enjoy Lynn Austin's books & have listened to many titles before.

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Title: Dawn's Prelude

Subtitle: Song of Alaska

Author: Tracie Peterson

Narrator: Sherri Berger

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

What happens next, however, is a surprise to everyone: through an unforeseen fluke, Lydia finds herself the sole recipient of her late husband's fortune. But instead of granting her security, strife ensues as her adult stepchildren battle to regain the inheritance for themselves. Lydia longs to wash her hands of the situation and determines to join her aunt in Alaska, putting financial decisions in the capable hands of her lawyer.

The beauty and serenity of life in Sitka appeal to Lydia, as does Kjell Lindquist, the handsome owner of the local sawmill. But a new discovery in Lydia's life forces her to rethink her future. She is bound to her past as never before but what more must she sacrifice?

Members Reviews:

Very good except for copy errors

I really enjoyed the book and the characters come to life and it seems you know them. It had some twists and surprises. The only problem I had was that in at least a dozen or more places there were 2 to 6 paragraphs. I double checked two of her other books and found that had sections where several paragraphs were repeated - it makes for confusing reading--I thought my copy of Kindle for PC might be fouled up, but I tried several other books and they didn't have this problem. I also had a problem with 3 of her books having misaligned lines with half of the top or bottom like barely readable or the left or right side of the page but not on both sides of the page. This book is more than worth the time to read if you can manage to ignore the copy errors.

This is a story of a young who's triumph over unimaginable hardships.

At sixteen a girl was given to a widower a wife in exchange for ownership by her father in the soldier's business. Her husband beat and humiliated her and his children. After twelve years of this cruel marriage, her husband and father were killed together in a carriage accident. The husband died at the scene of the accident and the father died some days later in the hospital. When he died she found out that if he died after the husband all the business holdings would go back to the father and he left everything to his daughter.

Suspenseful historical romance

I like that this author picks good underlying Christian messages to form her story around. In this case, it's the heroine wondering where God was during the many years of abuse that she endured. But the aunt, Zee, kinda confused me in this one. She repeatedly encouraged the hero and heroine to marry yet would also warn the hero not to marry the heroine as long as she's not a Christian. Seemed a bit of a mixed message.

The good characters were nice people, and we did get some background and motive for the main characters. But I also felt like the story would have been stronger if the hero, heroine, and main bad guy were more deeply developed. For example, the bad guy was greedy and grew up seeing men using violent to get what they want, but still, why does he so strongly refuse to give up any part of the inheritance? He goes to such extreme measures. What fear was motivating him? The danger he poses adds suspense, but he was interesting enough of a character that I wanted to know more.

I enjoy the story and would recommend it to historical romantic suspense fans, but I also felt it could have been even better.

Book Has Good Resolution

Tracie Peterson has a way of drawing the reader into the story. Some may say that this book is predictable.

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Title: Sinful

Author: Victor McGlothin

Narrator: Shari Peele

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

An Essence best-selling author, Victor McGlothin is praised for his African-American inspirational fiction. Sinful is a dramatic tale of love, greed, and redemption. As Chandelle and Marvin Hutchins deal with growing financial and emotional pressures in their marriage, Cousin Dior comes to visit. Beautiful but irresponsible, Dior loves excitement and will use anyone - even Chandelle and Marvin - to get it.

©2007 Victor McGlothin; (P)2007 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"A talented storyteller ... [a] refreshing voice." (The Black Book Review)

Members Reviews:

The title says it all...

Loved this story...was really real with so much truthfulness and a great story that kept me listening till the end because I had to find out what happen next. Each character was well developed and revealed. You can tell the author is a christian but I like that he wasn't preachy and still shared GOD's message of love, grace and mercy. The narration was wonderful.

With Friends Like Dior...

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

I don't know... I did not read the print.

What other book might you compare Sinful to and why?

There is actually nothing I could compare this book to. The main character is in a class of her own. It's like her life's mission is to try to destroy someone else's life in order for her's to be better.

Which character as performed by Shari Peele was your favorite?

The real estate agent... This lady kept her cool when most people would not have. She was classy and even when she could have showed out, she didn't. She was very respectful.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Shundale destroyed the journal.

Any additional comments?

The speaker did a great job in reading this story. The characters came alive for me. I would recommend anyone who listens to this audio to pick up Sinful Too... It will floor you.

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Title: A Carol for Christmas

Author: Robin Lee Hatcher

Narrator: Kathy Garver

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-09

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

What would you give up for love? For Carol, it was her passion to sing. But was her sacrifice worth it now that her marriage is crumbling? In this heartwarming novella, two people discover the true essence of Christmas and its power to rekindle the flames of love.

©2006 Robin Lee Hatcher (P)2009 Zondervan

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Robin Hatcher is a good author!

Love Story

This is a good story about a couple who have some problems. Some they can work through,and some that might not be workable. You have to read it to see if their Christmas turns out to be a good one or if they go their different ways to find lives of their own. I enjoyed reading it...you will too.

Wonderful Christmas surprise

Love the stories based on an area I love. Love the snow and miss home. The story is life played out. We all struggle with selfishness and sometimes it's nice to remember that God has brought us a long way but have so much more learning to do.

A Good Christmas Choice

Every year I treat myself to a Christmas fiction. This year I chose A Carol for Christmas. I wasn't disappointed. Would definitely recommend it.

Enjoyable Christmas story

This was a nice story to read around Christmas; a story that shows the importance of love and giving at the most appropriate time of the year for the lesson.

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Title: Shattered Justice

Subtitle: Family Honor Series, Book 1

Author: Karen Ball

Narrator: Stevie Ray Dallimore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Karen Bell's Shattered Justice journeys from heartrending grief to life-changing renewal. Still reeling from his wife's death, Sheriff Dan Justice takes refuge in Sanctuary, Oregon, with his young children. Soon counselor Shelby Wilson is convinced Dan's just the mentor her teen clients need - and, perhaps, the answer to her own prayers. And then a tragedy shatters Dan's faith and his sense of justice.

©2005 Karen Ball; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

God's Grace at its finest!

This is the second time that we have listened to Shattered Justice. Though we remembered a lot it still had a great impact. Karen Ball is a wonderful inspirational author and Stevie Ray Dallimore is a perfect performer. The story just pulls you in and you don't want it to stop listening.

okay

This guy just can't catch a break. The story was interesting if not a bit unbelievable. (thankfully) Certianly didn't leave you with the feel good happy feeling but rather a mixed bag. Well written if nothing else.

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Title: Deadlock

Author: James Scott Bell

Narrator: Buck Schirner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-09

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

A suspense novel that asks what if a liberal Supreme Court Justice, and the all-important swing vote, has a religious conversion that changes her whole life--and the way she views the law?

©2002 James Scott Bell (P)2009 Zondervan

Members Reviews:

Another great book!

You can't beat James Scott Bell. this legal thriller will leave you with answers and questions about the inner workings of our government systems. Awesome book.

Excellent story, almost achieves greatness

Very well written with a good story and increasing tension as the characters develop. It definitely held my interest, but

I have enjoyed other stories by James Scott Bell more. Some of the principal characters seemed too broadly drawn for

me. Overall, I liked it very much but I didn't get totally into it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes James Scott

Bell's books.

Decent read overall

I think this book started out really good. I liked the writing style and the character development. I think it fizzled though about 1/2-3/4 of the way through, and then wrapped up very quickly at the end. A decent read though overall.

A Great Story

Deadlock is a well crafted legal thriller that is hard to put down.

It centers around Supreme Court Justice Milly Hollander who has some major life happenings including a near death experience that makes her examine her relationship with God. That leads to a major transformation of her legal philosophy.

This happens about the same time that she is nominated to be the Chief Justice by a liberal president. Her new views cause major consternation for the president and members of Congress who share his philosophy. They make it their mission to destroy her.

Along the way, the author weaves in a subplot of a young woman who has a major legal battle with the abortion industry.

Overall, the story was excellent. It addresses issues of concern to all and will make the readers think. There are two things that I did not like. One is a plot twist that I would have liked to have seen done differently. Although the way it was written led to a major surprise, I think it took away from some excitement that could have occurred later on had it been done differently.

The other criticism was this: One of the characters, Jack Holden, had written a legal brief exploring the big questions of life, God, etc. during his own spiritual searching. Holden shares it with the Justice. Mr. Bell only provided enough of the brief to whet the reader's appetite. I would like to see him expand on that. He could actually write a complete future novel based around that.

In spite of that, this is a great book with superb character development. I highly recommend it.

So real and relevant

A story to grip your heart and questions to grip your mind - just one of which is, "What is truth?"