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Title: Secrets

Subtitle: The Michelli Family Series, Book 1

Author: Kristen Heitzmann

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Adored for her sweeping Rocky Mountain Legacy series, Kristen Heitzmann inspires countless fans with her tales of Christian faith and romance. The search for a family secret drives Lance Michelli to the old villa once owned by his grandparents. But its present owner, Rese Barrett, is independent enough, and beautiful enough, to derail his efforts, distract his heart and stir his faith.

©2007 Kristen Heitzmann; (P)1992 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Not the complete book...

I have read this book before and once I got to the end I knew that I was missing something. Just went to the library and checked out the book on CD, it is actually 18 hours and 45 minutes. About 1/2 of this book is missing. Called audible and got a refund and had no problem. This is a wonderful book but don't purchase through audible unless they add the rest of the book. The series is awesome and anyone that enjoys this genre should enjoy the book, just not through audible. I have been with audible for about 4 years and have bought 100's of books, this is the first that was not complete and as I said, I had no trouble getting a refund...........

I want my life back

Wow! I am never hard on books but this is the exception! Others said this book was bad and I thought I would try. I even went so far to get the next one to see if there was something I was missing.

Forget my money/credits! I just want my life back that I put into this!

Any book that you have to read the last 2 minutes 5 times to make sure you didn't miss something is just wrong!

All around Good Listen

The series was a good listen. Secrets is the first of the book series followed by Unforgotten then Echoes. I found parts of the book and series to be very slow but it came together in the end. I thought the characters of Rese and Lance to be a bit boring at times, but the knight in shining armour always comes through. Put your headphones on and clean your house. The time will pass.

Loved the hardcopy

I've read all three books in this series and really enjoyed them. The audio was just as good until we got to the end of part 2 and it seems that a major part of the ending is missing! That was disappointing! I'm hoping the next two books are complete!

Loved it.

Enjoyed narrator's. I have read and listened to this book many time. I enjoy story line and characters every time.

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Title: The Bartered Bride

Author: Mary Jo Putney

Narrator: Michael Page

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Alexandra Warren ventured to Australia as a young bride eager for adventure. A dozen years later she is returning home as widow and mother when a pirate attack separates her from her beloved daughter and condemns Alex to a life of servitude. Then a miracle arrives in the form of a steely-eyed Yankee captain willing to risk everything to set her free.

A shocking turn of events brings an unexpected alliance with her rescuer, and Gavin and Alex arrive in London as intimate strangers joined by too many painful secrets. Yet attraction and affection soon overcome the trial of their first meeting. Until the past reaches out to change Gavin's life - and threaten the passionate love he has found with his irresistible bartered bride.

Members Reviews:

WOW. Powerful and moving story

I was extremely moved by this story because unlike many other romances, it eloquently portrays the true difficulties of finding love for people who have been deeply wounded by painful experiences. Putney is known for not shying away from difficult topics, and female slavery-both in the East Indies, and the U.S. is a significant issue in this story. which is quite unique in that it begins at the end. As one of the main characters Alexandra says to Gavin , "We did things backwards, starting with disaster, marriage and then love." How they work their way back from events they could not control makes their story less a fairy tale and more a story of real human love with all its difficulties.

Sea Captain and international merchant Gavin Elliot has made his fortune in America and Asia, and he is heading back to London to set up a new office as well as to face his difficult family history. When he discovers British citizen Jeannette Warren in a slave market on his visit to a tropical Island, he tries to buy her, but the ruler decrees he must win her through a series of difficult physical challenges. Gavin frees Jeannette and marries her shortly after in an effort to preserve her reputation in London society.

Meeting Alexandra's relatives brings Gavin into contact with Dukes and Duchesses, members of the landed gentry, an institution he has learned to despise in America. Gavin suffers to find his place among them but is even more baffled when his own history brings him into society in surprising ways. However, the overriding issue for the love between Gavin and Alexandra is her fragility due to the way she was treated as a slave. And just when the two are finding their way to towards love and romance, catastrophe enters their lives again with potentially disastrous results. Through it all Alexandra demonstrates courage and determination to fight for herself and for their happiness. While some readers have labelled the story "predictable," it doesn't seem possible to use that adjective in a tale about human bondage that works backwards through pain and brokenness to create love. Even though the author uses every plot device available to create what seems like melodrama, the story itself is compelling and lovely in the way it shows real human striving, using their compassion found through pain to create a life full of love and dedication to the betterment of society.

Just wonderful!

This was an engaging, interesting historical romance. It's one of the better ones that I've read in a while. Michael Page was fantastic.

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Title: Thanksgiving

Author: Janet Evanovich

Narrator: C.J. Critt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-06

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 252 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When it comes to men, Megan Murphy has an aversion to "I do". Then she meets irresistible pediatrician Pat Hunter. Add in a cozy colonial cottage, the world's biggest turkey, two hopeful families, and a skirt-chomping rabbit, and you've got a feast of fabulous fun!

©1988, 2006 Janet Evanovich; (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Downright Frothy

To describe this book as light reading is inadequate...it's so light it's downright frothy. I purchased this title 3 years ago because I enjoy reading seasonal books and was looking for something Thanksgiving-themed. As a previous reviewer wrote, the dialogue is definitely cheesy. It's also filled with tired clichés and characters speaking to each other in a manner found only in a high school writing course. Still, I've listened to it for 3 Thanksgiving seasons in a row...why? Because when Evanovich writes as the narrator rather than her characters, she provides vivid and inviting descriptions of Colonial Williamsburg, so charming and appealing you feel as if you were there, or at least you wish you were. It makes wading through all the cheese worth it.

Not her best one

I wasn't enamored by Thanksgiving. I had listened to a couple of her Stephanie Plum books and found them quite entertaining. This book (not a S. Plum story) was not as cleverly written.

Love the ending!

Another great Janet Evanovich--and C J Critt is a wonderful narrator!! It always makes me warm and fuzzy at the end!

Ok but not great.

Thanksgiving was a fun little holiday listen. I was not crazy about the narrator and the story was a little silly at times but that is kind of what you expect for fun short holiday themed books. I have read better but I dont regret buying this book it had many cute funny parts and was nice to listen to right before the holidays.

Ugh

Degrading female characterization that seems straight out of the 1950's, and exasperatingly cheesy dialogue and story. Don't waste your time.

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Title: The Italian's Suitable Wife

Author: Lucy Monroe

Narrator: Lindsay Ellison

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-13-05

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 364 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Enrico DiRinaldi wants a wife and children, even though an accident has left him unable to walk. So he proposes a marriage of convenience to Gianna Lakewood. Having secretly always loved Rico, Gianna can't say no.

The passion Rico ignites in his innocent bride is explosive! But when she realizes that Rico's full recovery from his injuries is imminent, and his beautiful ex-fiancee is waiting in the wings, Gianna is sure he won't want her any more. However, Rico is still intent on keeping his convenient wife by his side...

Italian Husbands: Tall, dark, and ready to marry!

Members Reviews:

honesty

loved the story, made just right for audio book.Characters could have been a little more developed but all in all a good story.

Feel Good Read

This is a good read when you want to escape and just listen and enjoy. This novel was well written, although the Italian accents weren't the best by the narrator.

Weak male and female, poor narration.

What did you like best about The Italian's Suitable Wife? What did you like least?

The storyline should have made for a great read but the female character was spineless and the male character insecure.....all made worse by the terrible narration. I have never disliked a narrator before but she was so wrong for this book it just ruined it.

Great Story

If you could sum up The Italian's Suitable Wife in three words, what would they be?

Romantic, fascinating and thrilling.

What three words best describe Lindsay Ellisons voice?

I do not like her narration of Gianna's voice, it makes her sound blah........

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

Yes, I would listen to this book in one sitting.

not bad for a bodice ripper

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

Not particularly, but I was also doing my housework at the time so that isn't totally true.

Did The Italian's Suitable Wife inspire you to do anything?

I kept on waiting for the female lead to grow a back bone. It didn't happen.

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Title: The Rocky Road to Romance

Author: Janet Evanovich

Narrator: C.J. Critt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-09-04

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 244 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Loving Daisy turned Steve's life upside down, especially once he adopted Bob, a couch potato masquerading as a huge dog. But was Daisy finally ready to play for keeps?

Members Reviews:

LIght and fluffy does it.

This was my wife's choice and I decided to give it a listen. The narator is perfect - her vocalization of each character produced images of real people. While the story line is too predictable, it brought a welcome change to a steady diet of murder, intrige and mayhem. Don't expect much substance, however overall this is a delightful story with characters who are totally beliveable. Well done to both author and narrator.

Lighthearted romance and extremely funny!

i always LMBO with the outrageously funny antics in this book! somtimes life really is this funny and romantic;]

Not doing it for me.

I began listening but had to stop C. J. Critt's voice just annoyed the hell out of me. The Stephanie Plum series is getting repetitive. I have all of them but decided not to buy the last one, so I borrowed it from our library. Started it and after 4 chapters I gave up. These stories are getting stale. I'm not a writer but I do know what I like to listen to and Ms. Evanovich isn't cutting it for me. Unfortunately I already purchased her latest Knight and Moon, I hope it's better, or no more Evanovich for me.

good for laughs

love the narrator and author. funny story and light hearted. good book if you don't want depressing sadness storyline!

SUCH A CUTE STORY

This story kept me laughing so hard. I loved it and I loved all the others, too. They are wonderful books.

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Title: All the Secrets We Keep

Subtitle: Quarry Road, Book 2

Author: Megan Hart

Narrator: Kate Rudd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In the riveting conclusion to Megan Hart's passionate new family drama, the secrets they keep are no match for the truths their hearts will never let go.

Still stuck in his small Central Pennsylvania hometown, Ilya Stern is used to feeling like a disappointment. After his high school girlfriend, Jennilynn, drowned, he married her sister, Alicia, only to divorce a decade later. The business they started together is threatened by a luxury development - and Alicia has already sold her stake. Now that Babulya, Ilya's gentle Russian grandmother, has died, there's no one left who believes in him. Or so he thinks.

Theresa Malone was Ilya's stepsister for only a year, until his mother threw her pill-popping father out of the house in the middle of the night, forcing teenage Theresa to follow. Now she's returned for Babulya's funeral - and to facilitate the quarry-development deal. As she tries to convince Ilya to sell, she realizes her feelings for him have ignited - from sisterly into something more.

Working together closely, Ilya and Theresa struggle to define their intense attraction. When the details of Jennilynn's death surface, will Ilya and Theresa's deep connection keep their hope for the future afloat - or submerge them once and forever in their tragic past?

Members Reviews:

great story and a great narrator

easy listen with a great story. I think I enjoyed book 2 more than the first.

A great ending to this family saga!

I really enjoyed this series! The story was compelling, but relatable. The narrator did an amazing job bringing this book to life!

really liked it.

It was a nice wrap-up to a good series. Would read others by this author.

Great

Enjoyed narrator's, characters and story line. Juicy, sad, happy much like life. Great series. Thanks!

brilliant

could not put it down. will be reading the next book by this author .

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Title: Just One Kiss

Subtitle: A Fool's Gold Romance, Book 10

Author: Susan Mallery

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-28-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 381 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

He wont hesitate to put his life on the line...but will he ever risk his heart?

Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraws otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now, hes back in Fools Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can she trust that he wont abandon her again - and her daughter, too?When bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet beauty of his childhood friend. Hes returned to open a defense academy, and the Patience he once knew is all grown up. He cant resist her smile, or her curves. But Justices past doesnt make him husband, or father, material.

Patience and Justice think theyll succumb to just one kiss.... Then one more.... Okay, just one night together. But they might learn that falling in love is beyond anyones control.

Members Reviews:

book 10

loved the book and all the characters . loving the series so far. Susan mallery can really write.

Extremely boring!

Would you try another book from Susan Mallery and/or Tanya Eby?

Yes. Susan Mallery's books are rather good, however this one wasn't. The characters where not strong enough for their own story.

What could Susan Mallery have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

This would have been a better sub-plot rather than the main tale. The story wasn't interesting. The characters lack depth.

What three words best describe Tanya Ebys voice?

A great job.

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

Disappointment.

Any additional comments?

The author needs to stop dragging out Ford's return (which I'm expecting to be a disappointment with all the build-up) and just write it already.

Light fluffy read

Would you listen to Just One Kiss again? Why?

No, I think I may have out grown my Susan Mallery days.

If youve listened to books by Susan Mallery before, how does this one compare?

Just as good as any. Its what one would call a fluffy feel good read, or maybe a beach read.

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

Yes and she did fine as always. Perfect for this kind of book.

Any additional comments?

This is one of those light easy reads, one that doesn't take that much brain power. I had a few issues which some has more to do with me then the book but at the beginning I was like GET ON WITH IT!....and I swear I know we have to do the doubt thing (what if) but seriously it started to get on my nerves. And if the repeated one more time what they were doing or were they came from I would of screamed. I think I may just out grown this type of book and was not in the right mood for it.

If you looking for an almost sickly sweet book then this is for you. If you don't mind a few too many repeats in statements then I say grab this book.

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Title: Hot as Sin: A Novel

Author: Bella Andre

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-13

Publisher: Oak Press, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 303 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Only total desperation could reunite Dianna Kelley with Sam MacKenzie, the irresistible bad boy she walked out on ten years ago. But the fearless firefighter with the awesome wilderness skills is the only one who can take her where she needs to go. It's a gamble-tracking down her endangered sister while keeping Sam and their undeniable attraction at arm's length. Not easy when they're trekking into a remote corner of the Rockies, where she's got to trust her former lover with her life.

Despite their past, Sam never could refuse a damsel in distress, especially one who has haunted his dreams for years. He'll help find her sister and get Dianna out of his system once and for all. But soon it's hard to tell whether the greatest threat is from the rushing rapids, the deadly enemy on their trail, or the passion that's sending them straight into the line of fire...

Members Reviews:

Standard

This was a completely standard romance novel. Nothing special in my opinion. There wasn't a good "meet que" because the characters had a past. Some of it seemed a little unrealistic and I was especially bogged down with her constant thoughts. I finally had to skip through some of the later parts of the story because I was irritated with the female character. The story is OK but its almost two stories going on at the same time past/present and neither one is really well developed. I'm saddened that this was a feature book on audible and will not make the mistake of assuming something is good just because it's featured!

AN EMOTIONAL ACTION PACKED STORY

A good follow-up to book 1 (but I did feel it wasn't quite as good) about a super sexy handsome Hot Shot fireman and what he goes through for love and that lucky lady needs him bad - in more ways than one. But a word of warning - you have to put away your reality gauge and enter knowing that this is total fiction with some implausible acts and situations (treat it like a Willis or Cruise film).

This one's about second chances as the h/h had been engaged briefly 10 years previously but a heartbreak had torn them apart. Now Dianna needs Sam again and he's right there but neither want to get their heart's broken again and try to resist the sexual chemistry that's pulling them together but, (as we all know and eagerly wait for) eventually it snaps. Tense, thrilling plot about revenge, kidnapping, human endurance and forgiveness not only for the lovers but for family members too as terror for one another brings some home truths and insight.

There was romance and sex scenes but they weren't hot - just loving passionate moments, and even though I felt this was a more diluted listen than the 1st one, I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment. Although there were slight references to something that happen in the previous book this could easily have been a stand alone listen.

Worth a credit? Well, if you're a romance lover and can overlook the implausible to get to the happily ever afters then press the Add To Cart button now.

A Good Read!

Book Description...

THEYRE LIVING LIFE TO THE EXTREMEAND BURNING UP THE COLD MOUNTAIN NIGHTS

"Only total desperation could reunite Dianna Kelley with Sam MacKenzie, the irresistible bad boy she walked out on ten years ago. But the fearless firefighter with the awesome wilderness skills is the only one who can take her where she needs to go.

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Title: Just the Sexiest Man Alive

Author: Julie James

Narrator: Karen White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-10

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 501 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A fabulously fun, romantic comedy from a dynamic new talent.

Nothing fazes Taylor Donovan - not in the courtroom and not in her personal life. So when shes assigned to coach Peoples Sexiest Man Alive for his role in the next big legal drama, she refuses to fall for the Hollywood heartthrobs charms. Even if he is the Jason Andrews.

Members Reviews:

The story is better than the title..

It's not that deep, but it was light, entertaining and less cheesy than most chick lit. The male character was a little one-note, but the female lead was sarcastic and kind of funny.

I found the narrator a little irritating in the beginning, but got used to her and thought she relaxed as the story went on. Generally enjoyable!

Cute...

I wouldn't say this is the best book I've listened to, but it was cute and funny. I think the character development was good and the story was well written, but it just didn't have the WOW factor of novels by the greats like Susan Elizabeth Phillips or Nora Roberts. But I will definitely try future novels by Ms. James. I think she has the potential to evolve her craft into something really special. NOT a waste of a credit. Narration was good as well.

Cute, Funny Romance

This was an enjoyable romance with a lot of funny moments. I wasn't super crazy about the main guy - he was a spoiled Hollywood star and was almost too spoiled to be likable, but I loved the main girl; she was smart, hilarious and didn't take any crap from the guy. I'd recommend the book if you want something light and funny. I also really liked the narrator. This is the first time I've listened to a book read by her and I'd definitely listen to another one.

Charming

This was a sweet romance. Yes it was a bit predictable, however it was charming. It is not as cleverly written as Molly Harper or Janet Evanovich but it did have a few places that made me laugh. All in all it was a fun romance story, if your looking for something without a lot of sex or offensive language I would recommend it!

Another easy listen

The start was a little slow but once the story picked up, it is super fun. The main characters have a lot of chemistry, the story is interesting enough, and enjoyable. I liked it and enjoyed the hook up scenes. Super fun. Perfect for unwinding after a LONG week. This is beach read worthy!

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Title: Bachelor Unforgiving

Subtitle: Bachelors in Demand

Author: Brenda Jackson

Narrator: Madison Vaughn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-19-16

Publisher: Harlequin Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Passionate payback

They say you can forgive, but you can never forget. Virgil Bougard takes that saying to heart. Four years ago Kara Goshay believed a vicious lie about him and ended their relationship. And even after her apology, Virgil is still bitter. He doesn't intend to make things easy for Kara when his family's firm hires her PR company to revamp his playboy image. But faking a liaison with Kara for the media backfires when the line between fantasy and reality is blurred by strong sexual attraction.

Kara wanted forgiveness. Instead she's deep into a heated affair with the powerful, charismatic man she can't resist. The man who claims he'll never forgive her, especially when a secret enemy puts her professional reputation in jeopardy. Stakes are high - but so is their searing desire, a connection so intense it could possibly tame this elusive, unforgiving bachelor at last.

Members Reviews:

Brenda Jackson has wrote another great one...

Vergil's story was intimate and personal which is what Brenda Jackson is known for but I do not believe that the person who read the story on audio did a great job. I didn't believe that she did the story any justice and I didn't believe that the characters felt real. That is the point in me buying the audio books because I want to really feel apart of the story. Great story but I would have enjoyed more had I just read the book instead to buying the audio.

Worth the wait!!!

As always, Mrs. Jackson, you're simply the best!!! It is such a joy to read your books! I feel as if I am a part of the story!

Another Brenda Jackson romance novel!

You will love this story of love and patience conquering all and how one's inability to forgive almost destroyed true love. Masterfully written.

Waiting for Marty's story to evolve.

Not too exciting and predictable

Didn't really enjoy this book. It was predictable and boring. It was a sweet story but nothing exciting about this story.

Great romance but it is a much better read

Good story but that narration was horrible, greatly took away from the story. I wish a male did it save

yourself and just get the book!