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Title: The Guilty Proposal

Subtitle: Heroes of Hays, Book 1

Author: Barbara Goss

Narrator: Leonor A Woodworth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-10-17

Publisher: Barbara A. Goss

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Travis Grayson feels responsible for a serious injury to his long-time friend, Libby. Out of guilt, he proposes, much to her delight. Not long after, he meets Evaline Radcliffe, and she immediately steals his heart. He finds himself in a predicament: he's betrothed to one woman out of duty, and head over heels in love with another.

To make matters worse, Evaline eventually discovers his duplicity. Evaline has a problem of her own, and she enlists her father's help in solving it. Her father's solution is to arrange for her to be kidnapped.

Members Reviews:

It all began with the guilt

As I think back to listening to this book, my thoughts are mixed.

The story opened and I formed an opinion of how the plot would go, except it didn't go that way...at all. The conclusion of the book made sense to the story and wrapped everything up nicely, but I still have a lingering question wondering what would have happened if the plot had twisted in a few of the ways that my mind thought it would.

Travis drove Libby home one evening and an unfortunate accident on the ride home caused Libby injury to her legs, making the doctor wonder if she would walk again. Travis feels guilty and does everything he can to help Libby, including selling cattle to pay for a doctor and even offering to marry her. Then Travis meet a woman in town that he is attracted to and the plot thickens.

One thing I do like about books by Barbara Goss is the characters. They have character and integrity without being boring, uptight or stuffy.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Would recommend.

Any additional comments?

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Out of Barbara Goss books that I have read/listened to, this has to be for me the best of her works.

I liked and believed in her characters. I felt a connection with them and kept wondering how on earth they were going to get out of the mess they were in. There are twist and turns that keep you listening until you get to the end.

Would highly recommend!

Love conquers all!

A sweet story about marrying for love verses marrying for honor! Another great series by Barbara Goss! I love the narration on this book. Although the English accents don't sound authentic, each woman's voice is distinct enough to tell them apart without their names relayed every time they speak!

There are several parts where I giggled and even laughed outright! Why is Ned attracted to the smell of Ellen if it reminds him of his Grandmother? I've enjoyed this whole series but the audio version really adds to the story in my opinion!

Great beginning for a new Series

If you could sum up The Guilty Proposal in three words, what would they be?

Very good story

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Guilty Proposal?

The accident

Any additional comments?

A very entertaining Christian romance with twists that keep you reading.

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Title: Mail Order Ruse

Subtitle: Kansas Brides, Book 3

Author: Barbara Goss

Narrator: Reagan Boggs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-17

Publisher: Barbara A. Goss

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Graham Easton sends for a mail order bride, but when she arrives, he changes the rules they'd agreed upon in their correspondence. Unknown to her is, he has an ulterior motive for bringing her to Hunter's Grove. He stalls the nuptials by saying they need to get to know each other first, and invites her to live with his family in the meantime.

Grace Webster arrives to meet the man she's to marry, and discovers he's much older than she'd thought. He has grown children and a four-year-old granddaughter. When her groom changes their plans, she becomes confused and angry. She wonders why he brought her there, and for what purpose.

Members Reviews:

Sweet Short Story

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

I would recommend this book to anyone who wanted a simple, sweet story. It tells of good people making the best of their tragedies. They are thoughtful and kind to each other.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The twist of the ruse (you'll have to read it) is slowly revealed. Quite interesting!

Which character as performed by Reagan Boggs was your favorite?

Grace is the character who stands out for me. Reagan Boggs was a good match. She was also able to do the male characters very well. It can be hard for a narrator to do both.

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

The child's view point was sweet and simple. Well done.

Any additional comments?

This book was hard for me to get caught up in, it was very simply told. It was more of an oral story with little scene setting and description. I couldn't get attached to the characters, they didn't have enough dimension for me. But I loved the plot and the way the people behaved. No cringing because you can see what's coming, they actually acted normally. Sometimes they didn't talk about the problems and then they would. As I said, a sweet and simple romance.

This book was provided to me free of cost in exchange for a read and an honest review.

Best book Barbara's written!!

This was amazing! I completely enjoyed the audio version of this book but the story was simply beautiful! I was very involved in the book and found myself crying and laughing with the characters! This is the best book Barbara's written (at least of the many I've read)!!! The deep growing love was perfect and the deep conversations they had are what I have been craving! Seems lately most characters are full of doubt and make wrong assumptions but in this book they actually talk things out instead of guessing incorrectly and causing more issues!!!! Very very well done Barb!

So very Sweet

What an enjoyable short story, great storyline and so very sweet and heart warming.

If you're after something short and sweet I recommend this audiobook. Reagan Boggs, you have a lovely voice.

Great Third Book!

Grace is a young woman who has not had a break in life until she receives a letter of proposal from Graham Easton to come and be his bride. When she gets to Hunter's Grove, however, things are not all that they seem to be and neither is Graham.

Graham is looking for a woman to help his family and even though he changes the rules at Grace's arrival, he cares for Grace and wants to do the best for her.

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Title: A Splash of Substance

Subtitle: Taste of Romance, Book 1

Author: Elizabeth Maddrey

Narrator: Brenna Hobbs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-29-17

Publisher: Elizabeth Maddrey

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

She doesn't vote. He works for a Senator. Is it a recipe for romance or disaster?

Paige Jackson has always stayed out of politics, leaving it to God to govern the world. She has enough on her plate as the owner of a catering company founded on convictions to buy local, sustainable fare. Jackson Trent works on Capitol Hill for Senator Carson, putting his beliefs in action to help shape national policy.

Hoping to find high-end clients to keep her business afloat, Paige bids on a contract to cater the Senator's next fundraiser. Shake-ups in the Senator's staff leave Jackson grudgingly in charge of the event. After Paige is chosen as caterer, she and Jackson must work together despite opposing beliefs on how God calls Christians to participate in government. As Paige introduces Jackson to sustainable fare, it's not just the food that piques his interest.

When Senator Carson becomes front-page news in Washington, Paige is sucked into the whirlwind of scandal. Can Jackson convince Paige he wasn't complicit and win her back or has politics burned his chance at love?

Book one in a new series of contemporary Christian romance from Elizabeth Maddrey, A Splash of Substance is a heartwarming romance that also provides listeners a chance to consider their views on the civic responsibility of Christians and sustainable living in the suburbs.

Members Reviews:

Sweet romance and creative professions!

Normally, I'm a small-town girl through and through but this story set in the hubbub of the DC area doesn't have that overwhelming lost in a crowd feeling. It is loaded with intimate relationships and authentic church community. Both the main characters have interesting professions that I enjoyed learning a bit more about and their relationship progressed in a natural way (bumpy but natural). I would definitely be interested in more stories from this series!

I listened to this book on audible and the quality of the narration was excellent!

I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook. The opinions expressed are my own.

Enjoyable Christian Love Story

Enjoyable romance and political story. Showing that God's will not be overcome. Excellent choice for Christians looking for a great story.

Love Triumphs over misunderstandings

I loved this book. The story was easy to follow and I felt like the characters were well developed. There was enough surprises to keep it interesting. I laughed and felt frustrated or excited along with the characters. Overall well done.

The worst. Narration. I have ever. Heard in my. Life.

The story was not my cup. Of tea. Either. And I am not an uneducated. Person. I'm writing my review like this. For a. Reason. Because. Much of the book. Was narrated just like. This.

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Title: Infatuation

Subtitle: A Christian Real Curvy BBW & Admirer Tale

Author: Pay Day the Author/Julian Hill

Narrator: Tracie "T Elice" Christian

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-17

Publisher: Real Game University Sounds

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Shay Tolliver has a world of her own intertwined with close friends located near and far. Terrell Fletcher moved to Arizona three years ago from Detroit, Michigan. But only a year and a half ago, he relocated to Lake Havasu City where Shay lives. They connect with one another through a social website for all types of people named Sexy Elite. Terrell reaches out to Shay one day and they find out they have more in common than meets the eye ordinarily. When they arrange a face- to-face meeting, they realize they live one block from each other. Trust that it gets far more interesting than this. In all the time Shay and Terrell have basically lived within the same neighborhood, they hadn't come across one another. Shay develops a taste for writing prose or poetry after being inspired by her new man of interest, Terrell. Still Terrell is the one that got things started on this heated passionate ride. The two begin growing closer with every moment they spend together. Shay's circle of friends are extremely close originally developing in their college days at Arizona University at Phoenix. Things are moving fast for this duo. Can they withstand the test of time? Are they simply infatuated with each other? Or is this the real thing called love? Is the truth that they will stand the test of time being in love or are they in infatuated with each other? Enjoy.

Members Reviews:

Ok

Story OK but I did not like theplay-like way it was written. Lots of typos in the ebook. Do not recommend.

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Title: Mending the Heart

Subtitle: A Heartwarming Amish Romance

Author: Paige Millikin

Narrator: Amanda Terman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 02-16-17

Publisher: ELJ Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

When Miriam received the news that she had been awarded the job of a lifetime, she immediately wanted to tell the love of her life, Kyle. Only he had some news for her too that would change what her winter would be like.

In the small Amish community of Cannontown, rarely anything out of the norm ever happens. Miriam was about to find herself caught up in the middle of the gossip trail for something she did not see coming. When Kyle suddenly disappears and evidence leans towards him being kidnapped, she calls on his best friend Jacob Stroker to help her find him.

Jacob finds himself in a precarious position. Does he help Miriam to find the man she loves? He can't say no, or the secret he has held in for so long will be made clear. As the snow signals the start of winter Miriam and Jacob find themselves on an adventure that would bring clarity to their lives. Will they be open to it?

Members Reviews:

Needed More

Miriam finally gets the wonderful news that sheâs been selected to teach in her Amish community. She rushes off to the tell her love, Kyle, but he breaks up with her. Devastated, she blames Jacob, Kyleâs best friend. But as she and Jacob try to figure out whatâs going on with Kyle, everything begins to change.

The story didnât sound true to the Amish faith to me. First of all, there were too many modern slang phrases, like âget dumpedâ meaning âa couple breaking upâ and âclam upâ for ânot talking.â The daughter of the preacher even said âyou always gave me hell.â In addition, if a young man who had been baptized decided to go live with the English, he would have been shunned and his family and friends could have nothing more to do with him. The book ended at 81% making the 87 pages listed really only 70 pages. In addition, there wasnât a firm ending. The story definitely needed more.

Good Amish read

Good short book with a bit of mystery while still being a romantic story. I liked that the twist was near the beginning and how it all worked out in the end. There was a strong female character and more books about her would be great.

Five stars

another great Amish book

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Title: Stone's Heart

Author: Darby Karchut

Narrator: Leonor A. Woodworth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-17

Publisher: Clean Reads

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

No way, blue jay, and never again. That's the vow Linney Van Horn has made regarding single dads and their adorable children. After all, that's why she's tucked tail and hauled herself and her beloved Arabian horse clear across the country from New Jersey to the small town of Venture, Colorado. To mend her bruised heart - and ego - and start over.

However, the good Lord has a different "do-over" in mind for Linney. She finds herself living next door to Stonewall "Stone" Wheeler, the frustratingly stubborn, but oh, so ruggedly hand-some farrier, and his seven-year-old son, Beau.

A widower, Stone has buried himself in his work to avoid the grief of losing his wife. Determined to grow his horse-shoeing business and raise his child, falling in love is the last thing on his mind. Until an equally stubborn - but pretty as a daisy - teacher moves into the cottage besides his, and charms both him and his son.

Divine intervention. Yup, it's a beautiful thing.

It's going to take one adorable little boy, a pair of spirited horses, and a near-fatal accident to convince Linney and Stone a second chance at a grace-filled forever is theirs for the asking.

Members Reviews:

Touching clean wholesome read

Any additional comments?

I really liked this story it is a very touching romance that moves nice and steady reaching out and touching your heart from lost love to losing so much more when your heart breaks and just cant take anymore you close it off so tight no one or nothing can come in. The author gives you a wonderful spiritual story of finding your way back to God and forgiving yourself and the things you do not understand. Sometimes things are taken away so you can find a road that holds more love than you have ever seen. A wonderful clean sweet read that really pulls you in letting you find peace that is very exciting with a little adventure and some sadness with an ending that will melt your heart.

The narrator as always does an outstanding job pulling on your heartstrings with the emotion she puts in her voice. She has a very lovely voice that really takes you away as she goes from one character to the other. Bo voice and tones were wonderful you knew when he was excited or sad and even pouting. He was just adorable. Her male and female characters really pull you in from their trying times to the joy they give each other. You have no trouble knowing just who is talking and what they are feeling. The narrator really makes you hold your breath a time or two as danger is near leaving your heart beating fast she changes from excitement to chilling and scared. There are no repeating of words, no background or any place where the volume changes, just a very clean and clear listen that holds your attention from start to finish. Her performance is outstanding and kept me spellbound from one scene to the next. I have really enjoyed this narrator and watching her talent grow with each audio she performs.

The author really put a lot of thought into bring you a story that will just about make your heart stop a time or two. The last dangerous scene had me hanging on the edge begging someone to do something. I felt I was right there with Linney as her cries became mine. My heart broke for all that she lost as the author throws a twist leaving you guessing how it will play out. Stone has turned away from God he has lost way more than any person should lose.

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Title: The Faithful One

Subtitle: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance

Author: Cami Checketts

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-17

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Zander Keller survived an addiction recovery center and being on reality TV, but he should never have agreed to do an undercover boss stunt to help his father. The beautiful manager of the southern bed and breakfast makes him laugh and forget his troubles, until she tries to solve his commitment issues like every woman has since his mother's murder.

Trin Dean has no intention of becoming besotted with Zander like every other red-blooded female who watched him on television. But when he begins helping out at her bed and breakfast, she discovers the true Zander, who has overcome losing his mother and an alcohol addiction. Can she risk falling for him and jeopardize her job and her home?

Members Reviews:

Undercover Boss

When Zander Keller is asked to check out one of his father's properties, he wonders why he's being sent, but he goes anyway. The bed and breakfast is smaller than the grand hotels his father owns, and run by a young woman named Trin. She sees right through his fake identity, and recognizes him from his stint in the bachelor.

Both have some issues to work out, but are drawn to one another. My favorite part of this story was Trin's friend, and the cook at the b&b, Moriah. She had sass! She is the type of friend who will make you laugh, have your back, and tell it like it really is! I hope we can get more of her story somehow!

Back to Zander and Trin...the romance was sweet. A nice addition to the Billionaire Bride Pact series.

Content: clean (mild violence-assault and a murder, no language, some kissing, previous struggles with alcohol and drugs)

Four Stars

I have enjoyed this series.

Love the chemistry between Zander and Trin!

I love the fact that Trin tries to help Zander and doesn't realize how much he's helping her. I couldn't stop reading this one! Kept me up all night!

Enjoy

These stories were good! Great writers! They kept your attention thru out the story! I love a happily ever after book!

Sweet story

This story was sweet and had a depth to it that I hadn't anticipated. I laughed at some of the characters dialogue and antics, but also found myself tearing up at some of their tragedies and things they had dealt with. A good read!

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Title: Painting Kisses

Author: Melanie Jacobson

Narrator: Aubrey Warner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-17

Publisher: Covenant

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Lia Carswell is good at what she does - even if it isn't as glamorous as her old life in Manhattan. The popular waitress works hard in a small Salt Lake City diner, with the goal of easing her sister's financial strain. And with her witty personality and good looks, she's something of an enigma to the male customers who vie for her attention. Ever the professional, Lia keeps her distance - with one exception. Aidan is a breakfast regular, and Lia's easy rapport with him draws her attention, though she would never let their relationship get serious - especially since he's not the only one trying to catch her eye. Her handsome neighbor Griff has been hinting that he wants more than a neighborly relationship.

Then her old New York artist life comes knocking, and an offer is made for a series of commissioned paintings. Lia knows it would ensure financial security for her family, but she doesn't know if she wants that life anymore. When she undertakes one final project, she reawakens her heart and soul. And as she finds herself falling in love and needing an outlet more and more, she realizes her paintings might be her saving grace.

Members Reviews:

I've loved everything I've read by Melanie Jacobson

I've loved everything I've read by Melanie Jacobson: her writing is clean, fun, refreshing and sweet. Painting Kisses is no exception. Lia Carswell has left behind a hot-shot life in New York as a premier artist (leaving behind her not-so-hot ex-husband) for a quieter life in Salt Lake City working in a diner and helping her sister raise her niece, Chloe. After her experience with her ex, she's less than interested in dating, particularly not anyone who's handsome and confident, like Aidan, the construction worker who flirts with her at the diner--he rings all the wrong bells after her previous experience with romance. She's actually more interested in Griff, her nice-but-quiet neighbor, who doesn't scare her--but who also doesn't spark quite the same emotional response.

After getting an unexpected commission from a former New York contact, Lia finds herself doing something she never thought she'd do again: paint. As she rediscovers the joy of creating, she finds herself opening in other ways as well, including to the unexpected joys of a new romance.

I thought this was quite well done. The characters are real--and, seeing them through Lia's eyes, we make some of the same misjudgments that she does. I liked, too, that this novel had some unexpected depth: it wasn't just about romance and kissing, but about Lia coming to terms with her past. As an amateur artist myself, I also resonated with Lia's deep satisfaction in creativity, and I thought Jacobson's descriptions of that process were nicely done. One of my favorite lines in the book compares Lia's sisters to paintings: a radiant Klimt when she's rested, a muted Modigliani when she's exhausted. That was enough to conjure a near-perfect impression for me.

My only real complaint is that the book is too short! I wanted just a little more resolution to the love story.

A Beautiful Romance

After her divorce, famous artist Lia Carswell throws away her brushes, paints, and canvases, and she flees from New York to the mountains of Utah. There she invents a simpler life by changing her name, waitressing in a small diner, and helping to care for her sweet little niece.

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Title: Bridge to the Heart

Subtitle: Secret Rendezvous

Author: Hannah Weaver

Narrator: Keyla McClure

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-09-17

Publisher: Joseph S Zeller

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

In an Amish community deep in Ohio there lives Abigail. She is too old to still be at home, but none of the boys in her community interest her. Rumspringa has lost its intrigue, and now she finds her days monotonous and without the adventure she longs for.

Aaron played minor league baseball. Now he is a wanderer, a lost soul believing that the experiences he enjoyed playing baseball are only waiting to be trumped by something out there. Something that he can capture with his art, whether paint on a canvas or photography. He longs to find something special, and when he passes Chicago to go deeper into the country he thinks he found that place.

Can Aaron find what he is looking for? Will Abigail be able to find contentment with her family life? Perhaps what they both seeks is romance, an Amish romance.

This is a wholesome book that is suitable for all ages.

Members Reviews:

Great read

I really enjoyed this book. However there are many spelling errors and misuse of words, such as their, instead of there, hear, instead of here. The many misspellings make it difficult to read. There is at least one error on every single page. There is one place in chapter 2 where Abigail is being talked about and then Hannah is used instead of Abigail.. a better proofreader is called for. I enjoyed the book but shame on publishing something with so many errors.

This is a good clean read with likable characters that you find yourself ...

Aaron is a former baseball player seeking to find beauty in nature and painting. Abigail is an Amish girl who dreams of more than the rules and expectations of her current life. In Bridge to the Heart, they meet by chance against the backdrop of an ancient bridge in the middle of the forest. This is a good clean read with likable characters that you find yourself rooting for. I highly recommend it.

Sweet

This was a sweet book. Are usually read books that are a little longer little bit more plot. But nevertheless I enjoyed it.

Bridge to the Heart by Hannah Weaver

5 Star Rating. This was a very interesting book of many short stories. I enjoyed every story and recommend this book to all Amish book readers.

Ummm

Good book, but far too predictable and also too short. For once in an Amish story I'd like the Amish person to run away and live a normal lifestyle......

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Title: Mary's Prayer

Subtitle: Amish in the West, Book 2

Author: Faye P. Baker

Narrator: Cindy Killavey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-16

Publisher: Faye P. Baker

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Mary Beiler is not ready for change. She wants to hold onto the past as tightly as she can. But new roles and relationships test Mary's boundaries as she learns that she must trust God's plan for her life.

Eli Glick used to be a school-yard crush, but she hasn't let herself dream of a future with him. When their paths begin weaving together, she starts to wonder if the feeling she notices towards him might be more than the memories of her childhood.

Will Eli Glick see past Mary's scars and into her heart?

Will Mary learn to trust again?

Members Reviews:

Heartfelt and spiritually warm book

And absolute Heartfelt book showing the trials and tribulations of a young Amish girl.

Wonderful

It had wonderful stories. And such interesting way of holding your attention.

Can't wait to read the next one in line.

Five Stars

I liked this book very much. Will be looking for other books of Faye P. Baker.

Great read.

I enjoyed reading Mary's prayer. It was a great story and I couldn't put it down.

Good

This was a really good book. Clean language and no sexually explicit words. I highly recommend it to anyone liking Amish books.