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Title: Fatal Deception

Subtitle: Red Stone Security, Book 3

Author: Katie Reus

Narrator: Pyper Down

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-14

Publisher: Katie Reus

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A woman with a dark past

Mara Caldwell made a clean break from her old life, never imagining her secrets could come back to haunt her. When an old enemy surfaces and threatens the world she's created for herself Mara is prepared to give up everything, including the husband she loves if it will keep him safe.

The truth might destroy them.

Harrison knew his wife had secrets when he married her, but when he discovers the truth, it's far worse than he imagined. He's determined to protect her from a deadly enemy who wants to destroy her, but her lack of faith in him infuriates and wounds him. They must work together to keep her safe, but the man they're up against seeks to destroy everything they've built together. Including their lives.

Members Reviews:

Heart-pounding romantic suspense!

If you could sum up Fatal Deception in three words, what would they be?

Thrilling romantic suspense!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fatal Deception?

There were quite a few that I can still remember even months after listening to the audio. I would have to say that the bedroom scene is the most memorable. It was HOT! When Mara confronts the villain is another.

Which character as performed by Pyper Down was your favorite?

Pyper Down truly excels at her male voices, so I would say Harrison was my favorite of her characterizations. She has a clear voice that is easy to follow. Her voices - especially her male voices - sound genuine and are consistent throughout. Pyper Downs performance makes the story come alive.

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

Her past came back to haunt her...

Any additional comments?

Katie is one of my favorite authors. Fatal Deception is an enjoyable listen from the first through to the last. If you enjoy well-plotted stories of passionate romance paired with steadily building thrilling suspense and packed with excitement and non-stop action, Id encourage you to add Fatal Deception to your must-read-soon list.

I've Enjoyed This Series

This is my first Katie Reus series and I love that her story lines intertwine throughout the series. She has a great style of writing and I'll be looking for more books from this author.

The Past Returns

Mara Caldwell has finally found happiness. She's married to a man she loves with all her heart. Her past with MI6 is buried or so she thinks. Now the monster she helped convict has escaped and wants her dead. Her secrets have come back to haunt her. Will Harrison still want her if he knows the truth? Does she have the strength to leave him? The Red Stone Security Series is filled with strong characters, passionate romance and plenty of suspense. Mara is such a strong, compassionate woman. I love that she had the strength and courage to stand up for her self. She and Harrison are the perfect couple. They are fiercely loyal and protective of those they care about. This plot flowed smoothly and the suspense kept building. As always I enjoyed when characters from previous Red Stone books make an appearance. I'm addicted to this series and to the writing of Katie Reus.

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Title: Saved by the Rancher

Subtitle: The Hunted Series, Book 1

Author: Jennifer Ryan

Narrator: Coleen Marlo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-14

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 211 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From the moment rancher Jack Turner rescues Jenna Caldwell Merrick, he is determined to help her. Soon, he is doing more than tend her wounds; he is mending her heart. Jenna is a woman on the run - hunted down by her ex-husband, David Merrick, from the day she left him, taking part of his company with her, to the second she finds herself in the safety of Jack's ranch. More than just a haven, Jack's offering the love, family, and home she thought were out of reach.

Jack's support will give Jenna the strength she needs to reclaim her life. The hunted will become the hunter, while David gets what he deserves, when they have an explosive confrontation in the boardroom of Merrick International. But not before Jack and Jenna enter into a fightfor their lives.

Members Reviews:

Self Defense Needed

I enjoyed most of the characters in Saved by the Rancher - especially Lilly (precocious 3 year old), Sally (family dog) and Blue (wild horse). However, certain parts of the plot were too ridiculous to be believable.

Jenna was spunky & smart, so why didn't she get take self-defense training or learn to use a weapon. Also, she could have used video and/or audio recordings to prove that David (ex-husband) was abusive and violent.

When Jenna arrived at Jack's ranch, beaten & bleeding, I didn't buy that she went from being terrified of men to falling in love with Jack and having wild sex in a few weeks. It also would have been more interesting if Jenna had learned to protect herself.

Exceptional book!!!!!

This was a great book with an exceptional story line. The narrator did an excellent job in bring each character to life. I highly recommend!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-L-Y Perfect Book - LOVE IT

Any additional comments?

I LOVED, SO LOVED this book. The story was Pure Gold and totally excellent. It has everything in it from love, sex and total non-conditional Love I am new to Jennifer Ryan and will be stalking the next book in this series praying it will be released on Audible very soon...

Marrying millionaire David Merrick was the biggest mistake of Jenna Caldwells life. Two years after their divorce, Jenna is still on the run, relocating to a new place every few months after each terrifying run-in with her ex. No matter where she hides, he always finds her, and each time his temper worsens. Bruised, battered, and bloodied, Jenna takes her lawyers advice and relocated to a quiet ranch in Colorado in the hopes that she can finally stop running

Jack Turner was also running; in the hopes of forgetting about his nightmarish experiences in the army, hes retreated to his familys ranch. But Jenna shows up and forces him out of his isolationand right into her arms. All he wants to do is pull her close and protect her from the worldand especially from her stalker of an ex.But David Merrick is on the hunt for Jenna and he wont stop until shes dead.

Not as good as it could have been.

This story had a good plot and a great hero.

That was all it had going for it. It was ruined by the extremely rushed unrealistic romance, and dragged on and on about the ex husband. She was extremely abused by her ex who she married only 3 months after meeting him. Then we are to believe she will rush into making out/love and sex and another marriage proposal with a rush to get her pregnant with a man she has only known for days, half of that time she was out cold due to her injuries??? WTF? No freaking way.

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Title: Danger Next Door

Subtitle: Red Stone Security Series, Book 2

Author: Katie Reus

Narrator: Pyper Down

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-14

Publisher: Katie Reus

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From the USA Today best-selling Red Stone Security Series: a contemporary beauty and the beast themed romantic suspense.

After an explosion leaves detective Grant Caldwell scarred he quits his job and tries to hide from his well-meaning family while he heals. When Belle Manikas, a beautiful new neighbor, moves in next door with problems of her own he finds himself drawn to her even while he tells himself she's nothing but trouble. Even though he knows he'd never have a chance with a woman like her - not with his disfigurement - he can't stay away.

Thanks to severe health problems as a child Belle grew up sheltered and smothered by her loving, if overbearing, family. Now that she's finally out on her own she plans to wring everything she can out of life. When she sets her sights on her brooding neighbor nothing can stop her from getting him into bed - until a madman fixates on her. With Grant now working for Red Stone Security, he sees it as his duty to protect her at all costs. Unfortunately a violent criminal is stalking Belle and will stop at nothing until he's destroyed her.

Members Reviews:

Very good contemporary romance :D

4 stars

This was a very good story. I liked Belle and Grant and their story was very good. This is the first book I've read by this author and based off this I will probably read more of her books in the future. Obviously I didn't read book #1 before this but I didn't have an issue with confusion because of not reading it first.

Belle is a nurse and a really nice woman. She grew up sheltered due to heart issues that caused her to need multiple surgeries when she was younger. Belle finally managed to break loose from her over-protective family and out on her own for the first time. She wasn't expecting to become the victim of a stalker on the first day she moved in to her new house.

Grant is a former police detective and former military. He was injured and badly scared when an explosion went off while he was on a raid of a drug den. Grants family has been trying to get him to join up with their security team but he hasn't wanted to. Grants been staying inside his house most of the time as hes having a hard time dealing with others seeing his scars. His beautiful next door neighbors house getting broken in to is just what he needs to pull him out of his shell.

Belle has a bit of trouble when moving in to her new house when a family friend, Palo, is being rather brutish and rough with her. Grant happens to hear the raised voices and when the womans voice sounds upset, he goes to check it out. Grant saves Belle from Palo's attentions and then they talk. Grant tries to keep his scars hidden but Belle can see them. Shes not bothered by them though and Grant is happy about this but unsure how much Belle would want to be around him. That night, Grant sees someone trying to break in to Belles house and runs the intruder off. He decides to protect her and sleeps at her place (on her couch) to safeguard her. The next day, Belle is attacked again while swimming in the middle of the day. Belle is saved in the nick of time but once again, the attacker gets away. Grant is even more determined to keep Belle safe and stays with her even after the she gets a security system installed. Belle is attracted to Grant and is sure hes attracted to her but he doesn't make a move.

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Title: After the Storm

Subtitle: A KGI Novel

Author: Maya Banks

Narrator: Adam Paul

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-14

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 442 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Over the years, Donovan Kelly has fought relentlessly for justice, women and children always holding a special place in his heart. Working side by side with his brothers, Donovan has witnessed firsthand the toll its taken - physically, mentally, and emotionally - on his loved ones, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. What he never expects is for his next mission to happen right on his home turf - or for it to take a very personal turn.

Picturesque Kentucky Lake is the perfect place for a soul in search of safe harbor. A beautiful stranger has arrived - desperate, breathless, and on the run from a dark past closing in on her and the younger siblings she has vowed to protect. Donovan must now draw on every resource at his disposal - if he wants to save a woman and the children who may prove to be his destiny.

Members Reviews:

Big Disappointment...

What would have made After the Storm better?

A storyline....

Any additional comments?

I have waited for this book with high anticipation. I love the series and Donovan's story was one I looked forward to reading. Except, there was very little storyline and what there was annoyed me mostly. I have an intense dislike of the BIG MISUNDERSTANDING plot. To me, that is lazy writing at best - reminiscent of '80s bodice ripper romance novels. One simple conversation would have prevented disaster. I found the character of Eve to be mostly too stupid to live. Yikes, what a disappointment!

Not a Believer

Maya Banks is a hit or miss author for me; I either love or hate her work. I'm ambivalent about this book. I forwarded through much of this book as I felt like the main characters went on and on about everything and I was bored. I don't believe in the "I've only known you 2 days and I love you". It wasn't realistic at all to me. I didn't get to take a journey with the couple as they fell in love. I agree with another reviewer that the "misunderstanding" situation was overdone. I saw it coming a mile away. As a person who appreciates the journey of earning someone's trust after they've been through some hard situations in this life I didn't believe that all 3 of the siblings trusted Donovan and his family within hours. For example; Eve was prepared to run away in the night to prevent Donovan from bringing a doctor by to see her sister but she's in the sac with him right away and in love? I definitely didn't buy into his book at all.

On a positive note Adam Paul did a great job narrating the book as usual.

Good but not great

3-3.5 stars

This was a good story. I've really liked Donovan in the past books and have been looking forward to him getting his own book and HEA. I have to admit I was a little disappointed. Overall the story was good but there was an insta-love situation between Eve and Donovan that made the whole thing seem a bit rushed. I think if the things had taken place over a little more time (giving more time for the relationship between Eve and Donovan to form) I might have given the story 4 stars but as is I just couldn't.

Eve is a good woman. Her mother was married to a horrible man (Eve's step father) who beat her and tried to control everyone in his "realm". Eve tried to help her mother but wasn't able to do anything as her stepfather's power and money meant he was able to convince people she was lying.

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Title: Colton Christmas Rescue

Subtitle: The Coltons of Wyoming, Book 6

Author: Beth Cornelison

Narrator: Lauren Fortgang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-13

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Join the Coltons of Wyoming for a holiday showdown at Dead River Ranch.

Amanda's done with deception, but the irresistibly mysterious Slade draws her trust. When danger-and uncontained passion-spark, they must both put aside secrets and agendas for survival...and love?

Members Reviews:

great series

Books in series, is The Colton Ransom, Colton by blood, the missing Colton, The Colton bride, Tri[le Exposure, Colton Christmas Rescue.

This is a really good book, but you will feel lost if you read this book first. I missed reading a book or two in the series. I felt like I was missing key information, but was still able to enjoy this book.

Amanda made a wonderful heroine, and pulled me right into the story. This story did have a lot of characters, that only added to the story in a good way. Slade, what can I say? I love a hero that has scars, but learns how to let his heart love once again.

The suspense of this story was fantastic. It had twist that left me shocked. Amanda's baby was almost kidnapped a few times. She hired a body guard to protect her. Accidents happened on the ranch, but someone was covering up the truth. Slade was working undercover to find answers. He was a detective, posing as the new ranch foreman. He was dealing with grief of losing his wife, and baby. He didn't want to fall for Amanda or her baby. little baby Cheyenne melted his heart, and he vowed to protect her, and her mom. I love how protective he was. This book had a few emotional moments that choked me up. I didn't shed tears, but it was close. This was a great book. I was glad all the mystery's were solved by the end of the book.

Great Wrap Up to the series

This final book in the series wrapped up all the questions in the previous 5 books ... though some seemed a little rushed since they were mysteries carried forward.

Amanda Colton is a typical oldest child. Determined, self-assured, and due to her relationship with her baby's father, she's also untrusting. She's a very independent soul.

Slade Kent is hired on by Dylan Frick at the end of the last book as the new foreman of the ranch when Dylan decides, even after finding out he's the Cole Colton kidnapped 30 years ago, to go into the Witnes Protection Program with Hope Woods. Dylan knew Slade was a federal agent and brought him on because he wanted answers...even if he wouldn't be there to find out what truly happened to him 30 years prior.

Slade is an experience rancher in addition to being an agent. His main agenda is to find out who killed his father, a Dead River Policeman, on Dead River Ranch 10 years ago. He's very untrusting of anyone named Colton and the last thing he wants is to feel an attraction to Amanda. Both of them have trust issues for different reasons. Amanda has been lied to by her baby's father as well as her own her entire life. Something hard to swallow for her. Slade is a very reluctant hero and doesn't want any sort of relationship due to losing his wife and daughter.

Amanda's daughter, Cheyenne, uses her baby charisma to break through Slade's hardened heart. As he interacts with this infant/almost toddler, he wonders what his own baby would have become had she lived.

Amanda learns many family secrets in this final book. How her father accumulated his billions. What really happened to baby Cole Colton 30 years ago.

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Title: No One to Trust

Subtitle: Red Stone Security Series

Author: Katie Reus

Narrator: Pyper Down

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-13

Publisher: Katie Reus

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 195 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Computer security specialist Elizabeth Martinez has never been able to turn her back on her brother Benny. When his risky lifestyle finally lands him in harm's way, Elizabeth finds herself dragged into the dangerous underworld with him and into the cross hairs of one of Miami's death-dealing drug lords. Only after her ex-boyfriend saves her does she realize she might have no choice but to depend on the one man she has tried so desperately to forget.

Former Marine Porter Caldwell never should have let Elizabeth walk away from him all those months ago. She means more to him than anything and now that she's in danger and turned to him for help, he won't make that mistake again. When a local gang targets her and she's nearly killed in a drive by shooting, Porter vows to do whatever it takes to keep her alive. Even if it means turning his back on all that he's sworn to uphold.

Members Reviews:

Great book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this book to friends. I love everything that I have read that Katie Reus has written, and this book is no exception. It has action, passion and a good story line and is a great lead into a series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Porter was my favorite character. He is a strong, hot, take action kind of guy that would do anything for the woman he loves. Who wouldn't love a guy like that?

What does Pyper Down bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

It took me awhile to connect with Pyper Down's voice, but once I did I thought she did great. She has a nice voice and did a good job changing it to accomodate the different characters and in expressing their emotions.

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

I would have loved to listen to this book all in one sitting if I had the time. It was a great read and kept me wanting to listen to more.

Any additional comments?

I think this is a great book and will definitely listen to more in this series.

Narrator or robot

I really enjoyed this story. It was action packed and very sexy, but I struggled with the narration. I kept thinking how much more I would enjoy this book if read by someone else. It almost seemed like a robot was reading it in very clipped, mechanical sounding sentences, with no emotion. During the time the narrator was speaking for the characters she actually did a good job of sounding like a person. But most of the book sounded robotic to me. I still gave it 4 stars because I thought the story was great.

Band of Brothers, "yeaah"

Would you consider the audio edition of No One to Trust to be better than the print version?

Yes as I purchased this book due to Pyper Down reading it. I did not start with this book so I did not agree with other reviewer of having to get use to this reader. Grant's story is so sweet.

What did you like best about this story?

bossy hero and when he binds our heroine's feet, I was lost. These are fast pace, sexy short stories. If you have to have every detail spelled out, then these are not for you.

What about Pyper Downs performance did you like?

Her low male voices are not deep, but she sure does make our hero and his brothers just plain yummy and I mean hot and sexy. Pyper knows how to pace her read to the material and she knows when to draw out a word that really makes the heros sexy.

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Title: Mind Tryst

Author: Robyn Carr

Narrator: Christina Traister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 455 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Still reeling from her young son's death, Jackie Sheppard retreats to a small town in the Colorado Rockies. Comforted that no one knows of her tragic past, she's thrilled to take a job at a family law firm, where she meets Tom, the local carpenter. Jackie's distrust of others hinders their relationship, but they slowly build a budding romance.

However, as she begins to settle into her new life, disturbing things start happening to Jackie - objects are moved around her house, an indentation of a body appears on her freshly made bed, and a bouquet of wildflowers are inexplicably left by her door. With eccentric residents in the town, Jackie dismisses the oddities, but as Tom's checkered background reveals that his wife and child were murdered, Jackie believes she may be the next target of a sadistic killer.

Acclaimed for its strong characters and thrilling plot, Mind Tryst is Robyn Carr's only psychological suspense novel. Delighting fans of suspense since 1993, it will continue to leave listeners looking over their shoulders long after they've finished.

Members Reviews:

Not Your Normal Robyn Carr Book!

Any additional comments?

I love all of Robyn Carr's books, she is one of my favorite authors. Let me say this is not a Virgin River novel! This is a sit on the edge of your seat thriller and kept you guessing until the end. I couldn't turn it off and listened until the wee hours of the night. From what I understand, this is an older book but there is no hint of that the story is very timely. The characters were very real and the narration was right on. Well worth a credit!

Hated It

Would you try another book from Robyn Carr and/or Christina Traister?

Absolutely. I love Robyn's normal romance books but I disliked this book. And yes I knew this was a different genre.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I am listening to Kristin Higgins

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Christina Traister?

I don't know but this narrator had a depressing voice

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Mind Tryst?

I don't know, I didn't get further than 71 minutes into the book

Any additional comments?

I found this book to be absolutely depressing. I listened to 71 minutes, the first two chapters and it was all about this woman's depression with dealing with the loss of her son in a car accident and short marriage. It was just very difficult to listen too, not because of the loss but 71 minutes of the loss with more to come I am sure then to find out the male character was coping with the loss of his wife and child who had been murdered, WTH, now I have to listen to two people go on and on and on about it? This is a story, fiction, and it should not have taken over the whole story, this was just not entertaining. I got to a point where I was dreading listening to the next fifteen minutes as I was just expecting more and more of the same bleak, disheartening reading.

disturbing

Would you try another book from Robyn Carr and/or Christina Traister?

I usually love Robyn car but this one left me needing a happy story.

What was most disappointing about Robyn Carrs story?

I listen for enjoyment and this just left me shook up

Very Interesting Departure

I think I've read every Robyn Carr book and, while realizing that this book would be different, I wasn't ready for such a departure from her tried and true genre. In short, I loved it.

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Title: Rising Storm

Subtitle: A Bluegrass Brothers Novel, Volume 2

Author: Kathleen Brooks

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-13

Publisher: Laurens Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 318 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Katelyn Jacks was used to being front and center as a model. But she never had to confront the Keeneston Grapevine! After retiring from the runway and returning to town to open a new animal clinic, Katelyn found that her life in the public eye was anything but over. While working hard to establish herself as the new veterinarian in town, Katelyn finds her life uprooted by a storm of love, gossip, and a vicious group of criminals.

Marshall Davies is the new Sheriff in Keeneston. He is also right at the top of the town's most eligible bachelor list. His affinity for teasing the hot new veterinarian in town has led to a rush of emotions that he wasn't ready for. Marshall finds his easy days of breaking up fights at the local PTA meetings are over when he and Katelyn discover that a dog-fighting ring has stormed into their normally idyllic town.

As their love struggles to break through, they must battle to save the lives of the dogs and each other.

Members Reviews:

Great books

Wonderful story full of action, drama and romance. This book is well written and I would recommend it as a must read. Marshall and Katelyn have to work through their misconception of each other to find true love.

Love will find a way

I like Brooks' writing. It is easy to read and have great characters. The love/hate relationship here is amusing and the inherent threat of physical harm from the outside will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.

Marshall is such a darling and Ahmed's kind heart makes me wish he finds love and redemption. Brooks has also laid the foundation for the next book by weaving hints into this story.

What I really liked about the ending was the way we were kept in suspense till the very end before revealing the identity of the 'inside' influence. I was surprised by their identity.

I can't wait for the next book.

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Title: Live Wire

Subtitle: Elite Ops, Book 6

Author: Lora Leigh

Narrator: Clarissa Knightly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-13

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Captain Jordan Malone. For years he has been a silent warrior and guardian, operating independent of government protocol or oversight, leading his loyal team of Elite Ops agents to fight terror at all costs. A legend in the field, Jordans true identity has remained a mystery even to his own menuntil now.

Tehya Talamosi, codename Enigma, is a force to be reckoned with. A woman this striking spells nothing but trouble for Jordan. Armed with killer secrets - and body to die for - shell bring Jordan to his knees as they both take on the most deadly mission they have ever faced. Because this time, its personalLive Wire is an Elite Ops novel from Lora Leigh.

Members Reviews:

Wish the rest of the series was available

After listening to Wild Card and Maverick available on Audible, I waited for the rest of the Elite Ops series to become available on Audible for well over a year. I enjoyed the first 2 books a lot, and Clarissa Knightly did a great job narrating those books. The rest of the Elite Ops series didn't show up on Audible, but the other day I noticed Live Wire (the last book of the series) was now available. So I got it, but I am kind of ambivalent as to whether or not this was a good thing.

Lora Leigh tried to write this series (6 books) so they can be read as stand-alones by repeating a lot of details about relationships, previous story lines, etc., etc., in each successive book. This technique wasn't a problem with the first 2 books, but in Live Wire, using the repeat/review technique gets really confusing and annoying. It's a shame because it's really a good story, but because books 3 thru 5 aren't available in audiobook format, listening to Live Wire as a stand-alone is not a satisfying experience. In fact, it gets very confusing in places.

I was also somewhat disappointed with Clarissa Knightly's performance this time around, especially in the sex scenes. She reads the sex scenes in Live Wire (and there are a lot of them) like she's calling a horse race. In the other 2 books, she was appropriately passionate, but this time, she was just ridiculous.

The rest of the narrative of Live Wire was done well, but I got to the point where I had to fast forward through the sex scenes because they made me feel like I had to go place a bet.

Bottom line, if you can dial down the sex scenes in your own head and make sense of the many details and story lines woven in from the previous books, you will enjoy Live Wire.

Great Series in the Beginning-I REALLY Tried, But

What did you like best about Live Wire? What did you like least?

I HATE writing mixed or negative reviews as I have not the talent or bravery to write a book or put myself out there as so many authors do. That being said....

Wild Card and Maverick (Books 1 & 2 in Elite Ops Series) were dynamic, fantastic, magnificent and all the other positive ---ic's you can think of, but I found Live Wire (6 in the Series) lacking.

I do not know what it was or what combination made this boring, predictable, eye-rolling, repetitious, etc. There are several factors at play:

Perhaps it was the gap between listening to Book 2 and 6 (3-5 were not available at this writing)

Perhaps Lora Leigh was tired of writing this series or she was stretched thin as she released several books in different series at the same time.

Maybe it's me - there seemed to be no plot in this book-it was not gripping as her previous books.

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Title: Her Dying Breath

Subtitle: A Slaughter Creek Novel, Book 2

Author: Rita Herron

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

For years, Brenda Banks was haunted by nightmares hinting at the true identity of her birth mother. That hunger for the truth inspired her to become a reporter, and Brenda refuses to back down when a serial killer targeting Slaughter Creek chooses her to publicize the gruesome crimes. It's a twisted game, one she's certain to lose without the help of FBI Special Agent Nick Blackwood, the man she's loved since high school - and whose tormented past holds the key to catching a killer.

Narrowly surviving childhood with a sadistic father, Nick Blackwood has devoted his life to chasing down criminals, but he's never forgotten the small-town beauty he once loved. But when a murder investigation brings him face-to-face with Brenda Banks, Nick cannot ignore the smoldering fire she rekindles in his troubled soul. Allowing Brenda into his heart means letting down his guard - and that's just what the killer is counting on

Members Reviews:

Just as good the second time around.:)

Would you listen to Her Dying Breath again? Why?

Definitely!

Well written and read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nick.

Have you listened to any of Tanya Ebys other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes.

Just as good as the first.

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

"These voices"

Any additional comments?

I Love all the "Slaughter Creek" books... :)

I am from Knoxville,TN so i love all the references in the books.

Excellent page turner

Great book. Going to check out other books by this author. Love a great who done it

Good book, but...

I really liked the plot of this book and the one before it, but I could have done without the gratuitous amounts of sex. Oh well.

I like the story... but...

All of the stories by this author have the same storyline... change it up some...

Great Story! Kept me Guessing. Great Narration!

Wow this was was great story. I loved it. It was darker than the first book in the series, which made it even better. I liked Brenda and Nick they had some great chemistry and a couple of hot and steamy sex scenes.

The story line and plot were great. This one is about a serial killer named Seven. It was awesome. She was just the right amount of crazy that you kind of liked her, and had empathy at the same time. This story had me guessing all they way through. With a bang of a conclusion. There was so much great dialogue, and the story flowed so nicely it was very easy to follow along. Great writing.

As for the narration, it was fantastic. Tanya Eby is becoming a favorite of mine. The men sound like men, everyone has their own distinct voice and she reads with emotion. Makes the story even better.

This was a free read free listen with my KU subscription, what a great deal!

I totally recommend this series. I am off to the next book! I hope its as good as the first 2 have been.