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Title: Spin

Author: CD Reiss

Narrator: Mindy Kennedy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 687 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A high-octane thrill ride from USA Today best seller C. D. Reiss.

Theresa Drazen wants to know one thing: Is there something wrong with her? Because from what she can see, she has money, brains, and a body that does the job. Yet she keeps getting shelved - most recently by her fiancé, who happens to be the DA.

And she'll get over it, really. No problem. She'll just have a nice, short encounter with a mysterious Italian named Antonio who may or may not be involved with some kind of alleged criminal activity...blah, blah....

Let's call a spade a spade: He's a mobster.

Let's face a few more facts. He's hot. He's smart. And if anyone breathes on her the wrong way, he's got no problem beating their head against a Porsche until they're willing to lick up their own vomit to make it stop.

Just about everything about that turns her on.

Yeah. There's something wrong with her.

Mature audiences. Rough sex. Dirty talk. Criminal activity. Cursing. Fisticuffs. Closed course. Professional driver. Do not try this at home.

Members Reviews:

O - M - G!!!!!!

This book was in-frickin-credible! Hot, suspenseful, erotic, hilarious, you name it, this book had it all in spades. Already of fan of CD Reiss, SPIN took things to another level for me. I am chomping at the bit to dig into book two--RUIN! I give this one a well deserved 5-stars across the board. Fantastic!

Some positives but overall the story was silly

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No, overall the story line isn't credible and doesn't have enough interest to pull me into the next in the series.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not this series.

Was Spin worth the listening time?

Isn't this the same question as the first one?

Hooked

I loved this book and the audio was perfection. It brought new dimension to an already gripping story. Fantastic!!!!

I wouldn't reccomend this one...

Any additional comments?

Her narration was obnoxious so much so that I would get annoyed and zone out and realized I'd missed sections at a time. The story line was weak and expected. I didn't even finish the book. It is a classic bodice ripping romance story but with a rough mobster instead. I'm glad I got it on sale.

A barely okay story. Decent Narration.

Well this was just an okay story. It was entertaining in some parts and some parts were just not.

The chemistry between Theresa and Antonio seemed to be forced. The romance seemed forced. These two main characters didn't know a thing about each other except they liked having sex together. That about sums it up to be honest.

This is my first mafia book and probably my last.

The story line and plot was just meh.. Nothing exciting or fantastic, not a page turner. To be honest I was glad when it was over.

As for the narration. It was pretty decent. Mindy Kennedy did try to give everyone their own voice, She read with some emotion and she does have a nice reading voice. So I would listen to her again.

I got this as a free read with my KU subscription and the audible was 1.99. It's a good thing I didn't pay any more than that.

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Title: Across the Line

Author: Kate Willoughby

Narrator: Dee J. Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-15

Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Calder Griffin needs to get back in shape. Sidelined last season by a knee injury, he's determined to return to the San Diego Barracudas and play the best hockey of his career. This might even be the year he gets out of his talented older brother's shadow.

For months Becca Chen has poured her energy into Cups, the restaurant she owns, desperate to prove to her parents that she can succeed in the career of her choice, not theirs. But after she spends a five-hour plane ride flirting with charming, magic-on-the-ice Calder, she tells herself she needs a fling.

Becca and Calder can't keep their hands off each other, but they know the relationship can't last. They live on opposite coasts, and they're both too devoted to their careers. All they have to do is prevent their feelings from crossing the line from lust to love.

Members Reviews:

Entertaining

If you could sum up Across the Line in three words, what would they be?

A good listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed all of her characters.

Have you listened to any of Dee J. Adamss other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but I plan to look her up.

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

Yep!

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Title: The Little Paris Bookshop

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Nina George

Narrator: Steve West, Emma Bering, Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-15

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1406 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

"There are books that are suitable for a million people, others for only a hundred. There are even remedies - I mean books - that were written for one person only.... A book is both medic and medicine at once. It makes a diagnosis as well as offering therapy. Putting the right novels to the appropriate ailments: That's how I sell books."

Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened.

After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls anchor and departs on a mission to the south of France, hoping to make peace with his loss and discover the end of the story. Joined by a best-selling but blocked author and a lovelorn Italian chef, Perdu travels along the country's rivers, dispensing his wisdom and his books, showing that the literary world can take the human soul on a journey to heal itself.

Internationally best selling and filled with warmth and adventure, The Little Paris Bookshop is a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Critic Reviews:

"

The Little Paris Bookshop is an enchantment. Set in a floating barge along the Seine, this love letter to books - and to the complicated, sometimes broken people who are healed by them - is the next best thing to booking a trip to France." (Sarah Pekkanen, author of

Catching Air)

"Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, Nina George's impressionistic prose takes the reader on a journey not just through the glories of France and the wonders of books, but through the encyclopedic panoply of human emotions.

The Little Paris Bookshop is a book whose palette, textures, and aromas will draw you in and cradle you in the redemptive power of love." (Charlie Lovett, author of

The Bookman's Tale)

"Nina George tells us clever things about love, about reading that 'puts a bounce in your step', about tango in Provence, and about truly good food.... One of those books that gets you thinking about whom you need to give it to as a gift even while you're still reading it, because it makes you happy and should be part of any well-stocked apothecary." (

Hamburger Morgenpost [Germany])

Members Reviews:

Meh

It had its moments but the story and characters seem underdeveloped. Not a lot of depth to the story and I just didn't find the characters all that interesting.

Feels like a debut novel

I downloaded this because I was going to Paris and thought it would be fun to read while I was in France. I have to say that there are moments in the story and the writing that are lovely - well written and beautifully crafted but the majority of the story is forced and tacked on. I had expected something more by the title and it didn't deliver.

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Title: Grey

Subtitle: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian

Author: E. L. James

Narrator: Zachary Webber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-15

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13459 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

See the world of Fifty Shades of Grey anew through the eyes of Christian Grey. In Christian's own words and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E. L. James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of listeners around the world.

Christian Grey exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty - until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him - past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian's cold, wounded heart. Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night? Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control, and the self-loathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers him?

Members Reviews:

Exactly what I was hoping it was!

I have missed these characters and I hope Mrs. James writes the other 2 books from Christians perspective as well!

Did you ever wonder what Elliot's reaction was when Christian said he had to go get Anna from a bar?

Did you ever wonder what was going through Christians mind when the belt incident happened? This book gives a whole hour of what was Christian thinking after Anna dropped that bomb shell.

If you loved the trilogy this book is for you, if you didn't like the trilogy this book won't change your mind so quit writing bad reviews.

Great for credit/sale/buy!

It was great to hear Christians POV

Any additional comments?

It was great to find out all the things that went on in the story when Anna could not hear or wasn't around. Yes it is the same story but it had a totally different feel to it. When you read the original books you have questions. Why did he know so much about her? To Anna he just showed up out of the blue but from Christian's POV you find out what was really going on. You get to hear what got said between him and Mrs. Robbinson, what was said on the other end of phone conversations. All the things that drove Anna (and the reader) crazy because she wanted to know what was going on, in this book you get to find out. Plus, without all of Anna's inner thoughts you get to hear Christian's inner thoughts and how he didn't always understand what was going on with Anna. You find out that neither one of them was communicating what they felt to each other. I would like to see the other 2 books done in his POV. I really enjoyed it. I don't understand why so many are upset and shocked that it is the same story. There was no secret about that. Heck that's why it says 50 Shades of Grey as told by Christian. I also loved the narrator for this book. He did a great job.

He is still one of my top fave Dominant's

I was leery about purchasing this book. I did not want it to be a re-print of the fifty shades series. It was the original story but so much more than that! I hope there is going to be another POV book for books 2 and 3.

This book ends where book 2 begins however it shows is Christian's struggle with the break up.

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Title: The Witnesses

Author: Linda Byler

Narrator: Erin Moon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Who is responsible for setting the barn fires that continue to keep the Amish of eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on edge? Who is responsible for seeing that they are stopped?

In this third and final novel in the Lancaster Burning series, author Linda Byler takes us inside the home of Davey Beiler, the leader of this Amish district. He clearly feels the heat in more ways than one. Some of the younger members of his church are ready to testify against the man who has allegedly started at least several of the fires. Davey counsels patience and forgiveness.

Members Reviews:

but I like mysteries. I picked up the first book because ...

I am not a reader of romance, even clean romance, but I like mysteries. I picked up the first book because of the mystery and wanted to see how it ended. The author created believable characters, and the struggle between the traditional Amish thinkers and the more "progressive" among the Amish of the story was thought provoking. There was, however, far too much time spent on the "mushy" romance between the main character and the men pursuing her. Also annoying was the amount of space spent on describing food preparation and other Amish customs, not because they are bad, but because they are just too much. The story is obscured by too much description. Overall I did enjoy the book.

Great book, make sure you read all three in the series!

This book, book 2 of the series's, was interesting from the beginning to the end. I recommend reading the series in order, definitely a good read & great find!

The Witnesses

Wonderful story and a great third story in the series. Holds your attention and find myself picking up my tablet every time I sit down. Good job!

Beautiful

This book keep my emotions going up & down, I was happy @ times, & sad at other times, it was a beautiful story.

This is another well written, must read by Linda Byler.....

This is another well written, must read by Linda Byler.....she is a great author if you like Amish fiction. She created believable characters, the struggles between traditional Amish thinking and the more progressive among them made this book more thought provoking. There was quite a lot of romance in the story between the main character and the men showing her interest. There was a lot of content about the Amish customs, so that one could really feel like they know what all aspects of living Amish would be.

I enjoyed the book immensely and would recommend it, if you enjoy Amish Fiction.

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Title: Savannah Blues

Author: Mary Kay Andrews

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-15

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 554 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Eloise Foley, known to her friends as Weezie, has been through the divorce from hell. Her ex-husband Tal (aka Talmadge Evans III) was awarded their house in Savannah's historic district, the house that Weezie had spent years painstakingly restoring to its original splendor. Weezie was awarded the two-bedroom carriage house on the same property. Each was sure the other would sell. But Tal has taken up residence in the main house with his new girlfriend Caroline DeSantos (who never seems to perspire or have a hair out of place during the wilting Savannah summer), Weezie is running her antiques business out back, and neither will budge. She's also got a few loony relatives and a hunky former boyfriend to contend with, and if that's not enough, dirty deals aplenty wherever she turns.

In this town, where everybody knows everybody's business, something's got to give, and something does....

Members Reviews:

great long read to thoroughly enjoy

A good clean read which is hard to find these days. It reminded me of home the south .It is nice long read with a complete story not a hack job

Good story

A little boring at first I didn't get into the book until half way through. Too much detail to things that didn't matter to the story.

Great not so scary mystery!

I loved the story and I feel like the two main characters are especially rich with detail. But my favorite part about this was that it was based locally to me, and the research was very accurate, and the narrator. She is amazing! Great southern drawl.

Just loved it

What did you love best about Savannah Blues?

I'm a sucker for southern everything, but this one just brings it all in -- you get the history and the modern well-to-do's and that one character that you wish you had the chutzpah to be now and again

What does Susan Ericksen bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator had the uncanny ability to capture the soul of each and every one of the characters just as I would have envisioned and then some. Her style was authentic and sassy with all the right amounts.

Any additional comments?

I loved it. This was my first Mary Kay Andrews book. I've since listened to all that were available. Can't wait for what's next!

Loved it

I enjoyed the humor and different storyline. I like stories set in the South and found the narrators accent delightful. Will purchase another MKA book right away.

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Title: Worth the Wait

Author: Jamie Beck

Narrator: Kate Rudd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1416 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Thirteen years ago, Vivi LeBrun was sketching a rooster and eating Oreos when she first met - and fell for - her friend's brother, David St. James. Since then, her love for David has only intensified thanks to years of friendship with his family, who rescued her from a lonely, tumultuous childhood. As she travels to Block Island to vacation with the St. James siblings, Vivi daydreams about reuniting with David, hoping he'll finally see her as his soul mate.

After his mother's death, David distanced himself from his siblings, determined to hide a devastating family secret. Now, he's brought a new girlfriend along to his homecoming - one who's pushing for a serious commitment. The last thing he needs on his growing list of problems is his budding attraction to Vivi.

With tensions running high, David's behavior triggers a series of events that might cost him the love he's always taken for granted and Vivi the only real family she's ever known.

Members Reviews:

DNF @ 45%..

So, this just goes on and on and theres really no story at all. Its all about David, who took off to Hong Kong 18 months ago, after the death of his mother. He found out his father had been cheating on his sick mother and now hates him. And he promised his mother, before she died, that he wouldnt tell his GROWN brother and sister about their dad.

There was soooo much drama over that secret. When he finally told Vivi youd have thought hed just told her that his father was a murderer.

Worse still, was Vivi being so in love with David, since she was 13, but shes getting all kinds of sexual tingles from Franco and David has his girlfriend there, so he doesnt have to do without sex. Not a very good hero and heroine as far as Im concerned.

THAT was enough for me. I just cant read about other men and women in the MCs lives. Even though this was a free read and free listen I would have to pass on anymore from this author. I did read Accidentally Hers by Jamie Beck, which I gave only 3 stars to, so I thought Id give her another chance. Yeah, that didnt work. Too much angst and way too much drama, but the OW and OM turned me right off.

There was no sex by the time I quit reading, not even a thought of desire, lust, wanting, nothing, but I know therell be sex somewhere in this book.

The F-bomb was used 10 times.

As to the narration: Kate Rudd is a wonderful narrator. She reads with emotions and does the males voices like they should be done. But, the book just wasnt worth listening to.

Cute and entertaining

I liked the characters, Vivi reminded me of myself. Art, teaching, spunky, different hair, positive attitude. It was well read by the narrator. The plot line was successful. I could somewhat guess what would happen at the end, but the whole story unfolded well. I soon found myself wanting to know more about what would happen next! It wasn't drawn out, what a great length. The ending is believable!

Loved it!

Lighthearted & fast moving romance that kept my interest all the way through! Highly recommend it!

A sweet story

While this novel is a bit heavier than the typical romance novel, I appreciated the depth and the character development. I liked the narrator's voice.

So so worth it!!

Oh this was so good! Vivi has been in love with David since she was 13 years old but he has always seen her like another little sister. Years go by, the friendship grows stronger and her feelings for David deepen.

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Title: Gemini

Author: Penelope Ward

Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer, Therese Plummer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 532 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Diner waitress Allison Abraham has no idea her mundane life is about to change dramatically the day she serves a devastatingly handsome customer. Allison is immediately captivated by the mysterious man who stares through her soul with his electric-blue eyes. After he abruptly leaves the restaurant, she can't get him out of her head. She has no idea that he actually came on a mission to find her. Cedric Callahan wasn't expecting to fall in love at first sight with the pretty waitress he'd set out to find. In fact she is the last woman on Earth he should be having feelings for. But his selfish heart has other plans. Feeling compelled to know her before revealing himself, he makes her believe their meetings are coincidental. After a passionate romance ignites, Cedric's lies and secrets are finally revealed, changing both of their lives forever.

Members Reviews:

WHAT A JOURNEY, WHAT A LOVE STORY & WHAT AN AUTHOR

The Pubisher's Summary captures the premise of this story.. however it was the words, the chapters and the star-crossed characters that captivated me as Allison and Cedric instantly fell for each other at first sight. Furtive glances were made and a deep connection was felt - but loving words were never shared because the circumstances and timing were all wrong as Cedric had a girlfriend as well as secrets - secrets that could, and would eventually, devastate Allison and break hers, and Cedric's, hearts.

However, first there was a slow climb as they overcame misunderstandings, uncertainties, impossible odds and Cedric's constant guilty conscience because he was naively keeping back a very shocking and heartbreaking story from Allison in order to taste a little bit of Heaven before the truth would come out. And Cedric knew he was on borrowed time - because the truth was catching up.. and it was about to rock and change Allison's world.. as ghosts, painful memories and shocking revelations from Cedric's past would destroy hearts, futures, possibilities and beautiful dreams.

It was a very enjoyable slow to develop dual POV love story set amidst uncertain and tempestuous seas with likeable characters who finally worked through it all and got their HEA together. There were some touching sentiments, romance, passion, sex, a shocking secret, heartbreak, some unexpected new people joined the storyline and a sweet Epilogue. Good narration did what the Author couldn't do - they gave them voices and brought them, and all the scenes, to life.

Worth a credit? YES absolutely - I've had a very lazy Sunday listening to this book and I haven't regretted a single second of it.

So Touching

This would get. Full 5 and more but I just had a hard time getting past the idea that Cedric wasn't projecting feelings, including guilt when he first saw Allison. Loved the characters, sweet, loving, loyal and forgiving. Very happy with ending and I also like stories without cheating- if there is actual cheating the romance is often taken away. Not so in this story. The narrators were great. I will look for books they have done. Get this book, great story , not the usual. Plot

Didn't see that coming

I though Allison was a very lovable character. She was so hardworking and I loved how passionate she was about her career field. I could see why Cedric and all of his family loved her. Cedric on the other hand, he handled the situation poorly.

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Title: Soaring

Author: Kristen Ashley

Narrator: Hollis McCarthy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-16-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2049 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

American heiress Amelia Hathaway needs to start anew. Her husband cheated on her, and when everything she wanted in life slipped through her fingers, she fell apart. When she did, she took another heart wrenching hit as she lost the respect of her children.

When her ex took her family from California to live in the small town of Magdalene in Maine, Amelia decided it was time to sort herself out. In order to do that and win her children back, she moves to Cliff Blue, an architectural masterpiece on the rocky coast of Magdalene. Her boxes arent even unpacked when she meets Mickey Donovan, a man who lives across the street, a man so beautiful Amelia takes one look at him and knows she wants it all from him. The problem is she finds out swiftly that he's friendly, he's kind, but he doesnt want everything back.

Amelia struggles to right past wrongs in her life and at the same time find out who she wants to be. She also struggles with her attraction to the handsome firefighter who lives across the street. But Amelia will face a surprise when her friendly neighbor becomes not so friendly. As Amelia and Mickey go head to head, Amelia must focus on winning back the hearts of her children. She soon discovers she also must focus on winning the heart of a handsome firefighter who understands down to his soul that the beautiful heiress who lives across the street is used to a life he cannot provide.

Members Reviews:

A "HELL YES" FOR WOMEN!

"SOARING" started off really dire for me, mainly because the female lead, American heiress Amelia Hathaway, found herself in the worst case scenario for any woman. It was absolutely tragic! Right away readers are made aware of her D-bag husband, Conrad, who while cheating on Amelia, stole her children's affection, and moved them clear across the country with his new wife. OMG!!! My heart sank at her initial conundrum, HOWEVER, I KNEWI JUST KNEW that as low as the lows were in this novel, that Kristen Ashley was going to deliver an incredible high that would blow the sad parts clear away!--And she did! This was another masterpiece in the Magdalene series.and, that was because of the beautiful love affair that built slowly, but surely between Mickey Donavan and Amelia "Amy" Hathaway.

I loved that both leads were in their late 40's and were still hot! I loved that they were both mature characters. No stupid, annoying petulant behaviors on behalf of either lead. Their struggles were believable because they were real-life problems and real-life hang-ups that needed to be worked through. So, when Mickey and Amelia solve these hurdles that spring up in their relationship.OMG, you will feel like you're are soaring in the clouds along with the leads because IT'S THAT FREAKEN AMAZING! Let me add that the love scenes were ON FIRE! Oh that Mickey Donavanhe sure had a way in the bedroom with Ameliahot-hot-hot!!!

This whole story was amazing, and I"m grateful for K.A.'s rambling, detailed style of writing. It's so soothing and fulfilling. While, the story may have started really sad for Amelia, it developed into such a FANTASTIC, culminating end.

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Title: The Will

Author: Kristen Ashley

Narrator: Hollis McCarthy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3002 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Early in her life, Josephine Malone learned the hard way that there was only one person she could love and trust: her grandmother, Lydia Malone. Out of necessity, unconsciously and very successfully, Josephine donned a disguise to keep all others at bay. She led a globetrotting lifestyle on the fringes of the fashion and music elite, but she kept herself distant. While Josephine was trotting the globe, retired boxer Jake Spear was living in the same small town as Lydia. There was nothing disguised about Jake. Including the fact he made a habit of making very bad decisions about who to give his love. But for Josephine and Jake, there was one person who adored them. One person who knew how to lead them to happiness. And one person who was intent on doing it. Even if she had to do it as her final wish on this earth.

Members Reviews:

Happy I Used A Credit

1. Some people complained about Josie speech. If you like the Harlequin old english type books kind of speech then this will not irritate you. She is very proper and speaks old english so yes there are some "thus" and "indeed", but not enough to irritate. 2. The narrator to me was fine. I could tell the difference between the characters and no ones voice was just too bad. 3. The story itself was pretty good, not too predictable, not too smutty but gives you just enough. 4. There were some bad guys but not any real violence. 5. The alpha male wasn't too overbearing which is good to me because I can only take so much of that. 6. The main female character while she has her submissive old fashion ways she is still strong and frequently speaks up which I appreciated. It seemed more real that way where some of these book makes the woman so week that well you start wishing it to be over...quickly.

This book is 23 hours long and I will admit that I finished it in 2 days which means that I lost a lot of sleep. But it was well worth the credit. If you liked "Breathe" by Ashley then this book may be what you are looking for.

KRISTEN ASHLEY AT HER BEST!

Here's the deal, Kristen Ashley has kind of ruined me for other authors because of the incredibly detailed and beautiful love stories she creates! And, let me say, THE WILL, the first of the Magdalene series was a masterpiece!

You have this incredible build up and chemistry between Jake and Josie. Both of their backgrounds were so interesting, and you wouldn't think that a high class, fashion-savvy babe like Josie could fall in step with Jake, a man who lives in a small town, owns a boxing gym (and another business that might be perceived as indecent), has a string of troublesome ex's and 3 kids, BUT THEY WERE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. K.A. builds an incredibly beautiful love story showing just how perfect they were for each other. In fact, this will be one of my K.A. favorites.

I loved how Jake and Josie fell in love. Regarding Josie, though, I had to get used to her extremely formal way of expressing herself. Most of the time she sounded like a person with high functioning autism, or a pedantic, university professor. However, if her speech wasn't a problem for all of the other characters who received and loved her, it wasn't a problem for me....LOL

The way Josie bonded with Jake's kids was so tender and melted my heart like butter.