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Title: The Queen's Gambit

Subtitle: Wonderland Series, Book 4

Author: Irina Shapiro

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Home at last after years of exile, Neve and Hugo Everly just want to pick up the pieces of their life and enjoy time with their growing family, but destiny has its own plan. A tragic loss nearly tears the family apart, and an unexpected guest brings a warning of dire events still to come. Hugo and Neve find themselves in danger once again; for outstanding debts must be paid, and old enemies will no longer wait to settle scores.

Members Reviews:

Just okay

First, I know I will purchase the next book in the series because I like to see how storylines progress or finish. However, I did not enjoy this book. I found myself just skimming the pages looking for a new development. The story is dragging and I am not satisfied with the character development. However , there is a good cliffhanger so hopefully the next book in the series will be better.

Fantastic!!

I have read many of this author's books and truly enjoy her writing style. The wonderland series is one of the best I've read. People,don't miss this read.my only regret is that they end too soon.When I get a book I cannot put it down ,and then it's gone.Awaiting the next book in the fall.

Great Series

This is the fourth book I've read in this series and I read it in less than 24-hours. I enjoy the author's style and the twists and turns she weaves into her stories. Thankfully, there is going to be a 5th book in this series. Sadly, I'll have to wait until Fall to get it.

Kept me guessing

I really enjoyed the storyline but what really hooked me were the characters. The characters are flawed but that is what made them real. You could even sympathize and understand what is driving the villain to make the choices they do.

What pulls me into Shapiro's books are the emotions the stories put me through. She makes me laugh, gasp, heart broken and also blush. She makes me feel.

Love this series

I just love this series, so I'm not too bothered if the characters don't appear complex enough any more, or if the storyline is somewhat predictable. I like Irina's writing, and I have read several of her other books as well. I have seen her writing evolve over the years, and I like that there is some good historical background (though I'm not an authority on British history). I'm hoping the story will wind up in the next book as sometimes a series can get too drawn out. I'd rather see it end before that happens.

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Title: Modern Day Bride

Subtitle: Moment in Time Series, Book 3

Author: Lexy Timms

Narrator: Stacy Hinkle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-23-17

Publisher: Lexy Timms

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

You were made to be with me, as I was made to love you. No moment in time can take that away from us.

The sounds of a storm wakes Mya in the middle of the night. Except instead of a storm, a war is raging outside the window. She had no idea what time it is, or even the date. She doesn't know how she ended up in the building, or who the handsome soldier that saves her is.

She feels connected to him, and his older worldly ways. A stranger and yet she knows things about him - intimate things, like the scar on his chest, the way his hair curls around her fingers when she runs her hand through it.

Pieces of a puzzle they don't understand, begin to fit together. Destiny seems to be pushing them together, but why? Just when they are on the verge of figuring out their connection, the devastating war tears them apart again.

You were given this life because you're strong enough to live it.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Fun series.

I am...

loving the series. With each book, we get a little more information regarding what is happening. There is more depth into Kayden, and what happens to him when Mya disappears from his lives. Soul mates who arrive in different times, only to find each other again and again. The white stag always watching over them. Some day they may get their forever before death parts them!

Trapped

Five Amazing Stars

I was so absolutely excited to now third amazing series series, Moment in Time. Written by Lexy Timms. With this one exciting book!!

As the sky lit up completely with a thunderstorm bringing Mya, herself awake. The whole sky opened up loudly. She shut her eyes as the lightning opened up. It kept circling high above. It was not far away now above. The thunder clapping now was just so noisy. She had just realised now she'd been sound asleep dreaming.

These dreams had been so sweet, laying in this glorious forest, right on a cliff she just waited now to see this wonderful view. And the man who was with her, he was so strong and simply gorgeous guy. As the rain fell from the sky she knew she would have to move to find shelter in this nearby house. Only then realising she wasn't in bed, but fallen already. She was bitterly cold, and now totally nude.

Mya grabbed a blanket to keep her warm now. Then laid down on the bed to eventually keep her rested. Laying in this such dirty, unorganised room. As she finally woke up to see the dark sky. Her only hope now was to survive this incredible time. Would she be safe. Through this terrible time. The War!!

I loved this amazing book. So strong. Such a wonderful adventure. I so enjoy this most marvellous book!!

* I recommend this book to everyone!!

Still don't get it...

I've read the first 3 books now and all I understand iis that they both wake up in different time periods with no memory. Still don't get what the stag is for, or why this is all happening. Were they cursed? Did one or more make a deal with this as a consequence? I keep reading them in hopes that I will find some answers but so far I feel like I'm just reading a porn...

Love Time Travel Action romance

I'm really enjoying this series! Time travel is one of my weaknesses! Love the history and romance in this series! And love the story itself! Highly recommend!

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Title: His Heartbroken Bride

Subtitle: The Brides of Paradise Ranch - Spicy Version, Book 4

Author: Merry Farmer

Narrator: Caroline McLaughlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-17

Publisher: Merry Farmer

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Libby Chance Sims was orphaned, along with her siblings, at an early age, traveled west on the Oregon Trail, and thought she had her fairytale ending when she met and married a good man at trail's end. But 10 years later, when her husband is killed in a logging accident, her life takes a horrific turn at the hands of unscrupulous "family friend", Hector. Fearing for herself and the lives of her two boys, she flees Oregon for Haskell, Wyoming and her family. But has she run far enough to escape her past?

Mason Montrose has never forgotten Libby, the beautiful, young bride he fell in love with before realizing she was married 10 years ago in Oregon. When she steps down from the train in Haskell, dressed in widow's black with fear in her eyes, all of the affection and longing for her that he thought he put behind him returns. He will stop at nothing to protect Libby from the demons chasing her, both real and emotional, even marrying her to keep her safe.

Some demons are more sinister than others, though. When Hector arrives in Haskell, it takes more than the power of Mason's love and devotion to Libby to defeat him, it takes an entire community.

Please be advised: steam level = HOT

Members Reviews:

Good Quick listen

I enjoyed this book. the narrator was very good and kept the story moving forward. She did the voices with care. Loved the boy's voices. Hector was evil personified. I am also glad that she included in the story that not all mail order brides marry the men they are intended for. Libby is accosted when her husband dies and flees the lumber camp riddled with guilt. Hector follows her and tries to ruin her reputation. He is a bully but Mason saves the day. This is less than five hours so when you have some free minutes to listen do so. It is worth the time. I got this book via audiobook boom. You will enjoy the story and you will love the narrator.

His Heartbroken Bride

Libby must start over after a tragic accident claims her husband. But she is having to accelerate her time frame on that after a man that worked with her husband won't leave her alone. And Hector is bad to the core. Returning to her adopted family and meeting up with the one that got away she hopes her and her boys have a new chance at happiness.

The town characters are just great and really they make the story. The ladies from the brothel are some of my favorites!

Good Second Chance Romance

Any additional comments?

When Libby's husband of ten years dies suddenly in a logging accident, she is assaulted by an evil man named Hector. Riddled with guilt and fearing for herself and her two children, she flees the logging camp but is carrying Hector's baby. She escapes to Wyoming and is confronted with seeing Mason, who she had known before she married. Mason has always been in love with Libby and now has a second chance to be with her. When Hector comes to town to claim her, Mason proves his love and devotion to Libby and will stop at nothing to protect her. I enjoyed His Heartbroken Bride and the narration was well done. I would recommend this.

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

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Title: Sins of Omission

Subtitle: Wonderland Series, Book 3

Author: Irina Shapiro

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

When Hugo and Neve settle in Paris, they assume that they will enjoy a few peaceful years away from the turmoil of British politics, but they are not nearly as safe as they believe themselves to be, especially since everyone has something to hide. Meanwhile, Max must learn to adapt to life on a sugar plantation in Barbados, and decide whether to accept help from an unexpected and dangerous source; a decision which may cost him his life.

Members Reviews:

Excellent .. best book yet.

This author ... just keeps getting better and better with each book in this series. It's wondetful to see an author develop. This series is the best i have v read in this category.

Loved it!

Loved this story. The narrator does a great job. On to the next book in the series!

Very enjoyable

Granted - this series is

another time travel romance and has all the usual twists & turns. It has, however a delicious taste of historical flavor - from both England & France.

I totally enjoyed the escape from our now turbulent political times!

oh dear ...

wow, how many things can go wrong in one family's lifetime . I really am on tenterhooks.

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Title: Royal's Bride

Subtitle: Bride Trilogy Series, Book 1

Author: Kat Martin

Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

After years abroad, Royal has returned to Bransford Castle to find his father dying and the family treasury nearly empty. Then the old duke wrests a final promise from his guilt-ridden son: that Royal will marry heiress Jocelyn Caulfield and restore the estate to its former glory. However, it is not his fiancée who quickens Royal's pulse, but rather her beautiful cousin Lily Moran.

Penniless Lily knows that nothing can come of their undeniable attraction - but there is a way she can help Royal. Enlisting some questionable characters from her past, Lily concocts an elaborate ruse to recover some of the Bransford fortune from a notorious confidence artist. As the dangerous scheme unfolds, Lily and Royal are thrown together in pursuit of money, the very thing that keeps them apart. Contains mature themes.

Critic Reviews:

"Set in 1854 England, this steamy trilogy opener from best seller Martin is an enjoyable mixture of tension and romance." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Barely Okay story and narration.

This story started out decent then seemed to go all awry.

I liked Royal and Lily as a couple. They had good chemistry and it felt genuine, not forced so that is good.

To many things going on that should have not been there, made the story irritating. Why did there have to be so many more characters and elements added after about 30%. It started to get confusing and did not flow very well.

As for the narration it was okay at best. The narrator needs to work on her men's voices.

the story is okay, kind of drawn out.

this story quickly became boring. the story felt very forced. the hero was not heroic. the herion was a good character, the uncle was a good character but, it come together well. the narrator was not convincing as male.

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Title: Dr. Bones and the Christmas Wish

Author: Emma Jameson

Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-17

Publisher: Lyonnesse Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A bit of Christmas magic in Cornwall

A few days before Christmas 1939, Dr. Benjamin Bones is in a "Bah, humbug" sort of mood. It's the coldest winter on record, his country is at war, and his love life has run aground. But magic as well as mysteries abound in Cornwall. When Ben makes a bargain with an elfin little man, it leads him to an old woman who longs to make amends - and a chance for Ben to show that certain someone how much he cares.

Listeners who enjoyed the Dr. Benjamin Bones Mysteries, Marriage Can Be Murder and Divorce Can Be Deadly, will adore this holiday tale of love lost and love found featuring Dr. Bones and Lady Juliet.

Members Reviews:

Lovely!

I won this in a giveaway on the wonderfully talented Emma Jameson's Facebook page.

I have not read the other Dr. Bone's books as of yet, and I'm sure I would have enjoyed this even more if I had. I am also even more certain I will read them in future.

This is a novella set between the second and third books in the series, with a bit of magic and mystery, and a great deal of sweetness. If you have read the series, this is a must! If you haven't, please do.

The narration by the outstanding Matthew Lloyd Davies only made my enjoyment more complete.

More, please!!

A delightful little gem for the holiday season, perfect in every way except that it is simply too brief! I am so in love with both Dr Bones and Lady Julia, and with their special relationship; I cannot accept that there is merely a v brief Valentine tale to come, and then no more of them. I shall have to be content with listening over and over to the 2 full-length stories about them: Marriage Can be Murder, and Divorce Can be Deadly Hope I have called them correctly.

They mightnt sound like romances, but they are, and in the v best sense of the word.

A Dear Little Christmas Story

It was like a tiny treasure...unfolding too quickly... and over when I wanted to savor more of the prose...

A little gift from the author for the season...

Nicely done

Love it

Love this author. Love the narrator. Love the series. This builds on previous books but can be enjoyed on its own.

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Title: The Brigadier's Runaway Bride

Subtitle: Dukes of War, Book 5

Author: Erica Ridley

Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-16

Publisher: Erica Ridley

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Miss Sarah Fairfax is having a wretched year. Her intended perished at war. His child is in her belly. To secure her future, she resigns herself to a loveless marriage. Just as she's about to say I do, her fiancée returns from the grave to crash the wedding, but he's no longer the charming, carefree man she remembers.

After being left for dead on the battlefield, Brigadier Edmund Blackpool is scarred inside and out. He fights his way home only to discover his intended before the altar with his best friend. He'll be the one to marry her, no matter what she wants! But when his new bride disappears with his child, he must reopen his wounds to win the most important battle of his life.

Members Reviews:

A little slower than the earlier four books

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed all the previous books in this series, but I feel like this one could have been better. It's probably more a matter of my personal preferences when it comes to my reading material. Spending the last half of the book reading about the tired hero and the tired heroine taking care of the baby twins they conceived the one and only time they did the deed, and Sarah's predictable rollercoaster-y "I'm so ugly, he probably won't want to touch me ever again" attitude, got old pretty fast. There was very little romance in this regency romance novel. Regardless, I'm still looking forward to the remaining two in the series - hopefully they'll be baby-free.

A free advance copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

Cute but short

Another cute short book by Ridley. They are always pretty enjoyable. Here we get to see what happens when Sarah agrees to marry the Duke so her child will have a father. Not everything happens according to plan.

The audio production was a bit tinny but Stevie Zimmerman does a great job. Her voices are well done.

Stop the Wedding - The Real Groom is Alive

Where does The Brigadier's Runaway Bride rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

The audio is great and the story is well written.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the fact that even though he was left for dead - Edmund didn't hold it against his brother or friends. They felt guilty but he was able to put it behind him

Which scene was your favorite?

After the twins are born reading about how the exhausted parents try to deal with bath time. That is probably one of the funniest things I've read.

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

After giving birth the first time they make love is a disaster. Sarah is self- conscience of the differences in her body and is worried that Edmund won't love her and her new body

Any additional comments?

This story goes into a lot of areas that usually don't come up in books include how exhausting it is to have not one but 2 babies and making love after the birth of a baby. These two people had made love and then don't see each other until almost the birth of their children. They have a lot of things to get over.

I am loving this series

Any additional comments?

Another delightful installment in the Dukes of War series. I was eagerly anticipating Sarah and Edmund's story. It was well worth the wait.I felt real sympathy for Sarah as a happy ever after for her didn't seem to be in the cards.

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Title: My Fair Lily

Subtitle: The Farthingale Series, Book 1

Author: Meara Platt

Narrator: Hollis McCarthy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-16

Publisher: Myra Platt

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ewan Cameron, estranged grandson of the Duke of Lotheil, is in London because of a deathbed promise made to his father and has no intention of staying beyond his three month obligation. Nothing can tempt him to remain, not even Lily, the beautiful bluestocking determined not only to restore relations between him and his grandfather, but to turn Ewan into a proper gentleman. Ewan, proud of his Scottish heritage, refuses to admit that Lily, a blue-eyed, English girl, has claimed his heart. It doesn't matter that his big lump of a sheepdog is madly in love with her. Nor is it significant that Ewan can always tell Lily apart from her identical twin sister. Always.

Lily Farthingale, the scholarly twin, dreams of becoming the first female member of the Royal Society. She grabs at the chance when the elderly Duke of Lotheil approaches her with a proposition - he will admit her into the Royal Society, if she helps him to establish a relation with his estranged grandson, Ewan Cameron, a very rough-around-the-edges Scotsman who hates everything English. Between shootings, explosions, and Lily's abduction, Ewan ends up falling in love with Lily in this Pygmalion-inspired story.

Members Reviews:

I loved the narration and the accents were great

Great story, alpha highlands male and sweet English rose come together in a great story. Hollis McCarthy brings it all together is a delightful narration. The story is well-written and makes me want to read more from this author. I truly enjoyed this book and give the performance two thumbs up. Worth your time, worth the credit.

Great book

Enjoyed this book, have to read the next one in the series. I think you will enjoy iit

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Title: Incognita

Author: Jaima Fixsen

Narrator: Lucy Paterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A troubled widow and a dashing war hero clash in this compelling regency romance.

There are worse things than being spectacularly jilted. Losing a leg, for instance, or getting shot - well, perhaps not: The bullet Alistair took fighting in the peninsula never landed him in London's scandal sheets.

Captain Alistair Beaumaris never dreamed he'd be tossed over by Lord Fairchild's bastard daughter, losing both her and her fortune - a singular humiliation that should have taught him a lesson. But when your luck is out, you do foolish things, like quarrel with your oldest friend. Or mistake a perfectly respectable widow for a lady of easy virtue.

Unfortunately, that kind of blunder needs fixing. Yielding to his troublesome conscience, Alistair tracks down the elusive widow...but the only thing he doesn't find is an easy way out.

Members Reviews:

What a great story

I really enjoyed the story as a whole and I can't imagine a better narrator for these characters. Thanks again to everyone at audible for another great story

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What did you like best about Incognita? What did you like least?

the short story was just too short, it suddenly ended and i was so surprised, that i just sat there in shock.

Do you think Incognita needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

yes

Dragged on and on

The first book was okay, but the second (this one) was so repetitive. The h repeats the same thought over and over again, I started skipping ahead. I also thought the book was all over the place, felt like 2-smaller books in one.

The details in the story were a bit much. I don't need to know every single color, taste, or movement that takes place, especially when it's not supporting the story development.

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Title: The Scottish Duke

Author: Karen Ranney

Narrator: Tim Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-16

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best-selling author Karen Ranney returns with the first novel in a new series about dashing, charismatic dukes - and the women who tame them.

Though raised as a gentleman's daughter, Lorna Gordon is obliged to take a position as an upstairs maid at Blackhall Castle when her father dies. Alex Russell, the Duke of Kinross, is the most tempting man she's ever seen - and completely unattainable until, at a fancy dress ball, Lorna disguises herself as Marie Antoinette and pursues an illicit tryst, with scandalous consequences.

Months after his mysterious seductress disappears, Alex encounters her again. Far from the schemer the distrustful duke assumed her to be, Lorna is fiercely independent and resourceful. She's the one woman capable of piercing his defenses. But when danger threatens Lorna, Alex must prove himself not just the lover of her fantasies but the man who will fight to protect her.

Members Reviews:

Excellent!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Scottish Duke to be better than the print version?

I did not read the book, but with Tim Campbell's narration I would say the audio version would be better.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything, it held my attention from beginning to end.

What about Tim Campbells performance did you like?

Not only does he have a pleasing voice, but he has the ability to match just the right voice for each character bringing them to life in the minds-eye of the listener.

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

No extremes but came close to tears a couple of times.

Any additional comments?

The story is not a new one; that of a besotted admirer hiding their identity at a Masquerade Ball to have the forbidden object of their affection. The difference is how the very talented Karen Ranney penned this story making it seem original. The way she told the story made it uniquely hers. It has all the elements that make a great book. I will certainly look for more books from this author.

Tough to Get Through...

If not for Tim Campbell's narration, I don't think I'd have made it through this story. The writing is good, in fact, very good. The story, however, was slow and filled with quite a few seemingly-unnecessary details.

The characters weren't all that well fleshed out, which made them unbelievable. For example, you come to understand how Mary feels and what she wants, but her motivations are pretty shallow. Or, we see the H/H interact, but not enough to make their HEA believable. We're told the Duke is everything, but he doesn't really come across that way.

Above all, the pace is rough. The story jerks around quite a lot. Months will go by between chapters, but it may take pages and pages for a few minutes to pass. It doesn't roll along at an even clip, which makes it tough to sit through.

The narration and the author's writing style were the best things about this book. I ADORE Tim Campbell, which is why I bought the book in the first place and he's the sole reason I kept listening. Any lesser narrator--or having been reading the story myself--I'd likely have quit before the end.

All that said, this was my first Karen Ranney book and will likely not be the last.