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Title: Starting Over

Subtitle: Treading Water Series, Book 3

Author: Marie Force

Narrator: Holly Fielding

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-13

Publisher: Marie Force

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In a drunken stupor, Brandon O'Malley frightens his brother Aidan's girlfriend, enraging his brother and the rest of his family. Aidan offers Brandon the choice of rehab or jail, and Brandon reluctantly enters treatment. While in rehab, he confronts the lifetime of secrets and resentments that fueled his spiral into alcoholism, and these revelations have a major effect on his entire family. When he returns home expecting to resume his supervisory role in the family's construction business, Brandon learns his father has retired and put his younger brother, Colin, in charge.

Brandon is unhappy to be given the job of renovating an apartment building where he loses his heart to an adorable five-year-old tenant named Mike. After he falls hard for Michaela, Brandon becomes involved with her mother, Daphne, who is running from a past that will later test his sobriety and his mettle as a man.

Members Reviews:

Surprised

I started this story and was a little surprised and disappointed with the way the story had turned to new characters. Let me say after the first chapter I was so hooked on Brandon and his story and then Colin. I LOVE this arm of the story and will never again be so quick to judge. Thank you again Marie Force for a truly amazing and loving story. One more book to go I am a little afraid to start it as I know it is the last and I truly don't want to let go of anyone in these books.

I loved Brandon O'Malley

Starting Over is book 3 in Marie Force's Treading Water Series. It focuses on Brandon O'Malley. It is a powerfully written book that elicits many emotions. I love that even though people make mistakes, their lives are not over.

Brandon O'Malley has spent the better part of the last 10 years in the bottom part of a bottle. He hits rock bottom when he makes unwanted advances on his brother's girlfriend Claire. This forces his life in a new direction. This incredible story is how he puts his life back together. It is filled with hope, fear, love and happiness. There are twists and turns that kept me burning through the pages. Marie has a way of making you fall completely in love with her characters. I laughed, I cried and I felt every emotion imaginable.

PS - Holly Fielding is amazing at performing this story for the audio version. Her talents combined with Marie's story makes for an incredible experience.

New Beginnings

The commitment to a new life and !he belief in something greater then self. True love prevailing.

Awesome

The best ever so many happy tears!

I love this series. So intense.

But I am so delighted the series is complete so I can go on to the next book immediately!!!

these books knocked me to tears

If you could sum up Starting Over in three words, what would they be?

loved this collection

What did you like best about this story?

the love this family shares the strength the mother has with her kids wounderful

Which scene was your favorite?

loved the whole book

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

no matter what we r still family

Any additional comments?

hope there will be more to this collection

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Title: Coming Undone

Subtitle: Brown Family, Book 2

Author: Lauren Dane

Narrator: Lucy Rivers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-27-13

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After his parents' death, Brody gave up a promising career to care for his family. Now, with his siblings grown, Brody owns his own business, and for the first time in years he's alone. Elise has come to Seattle with her daughter to find peace. After years as a world-famous ballerina - and trapped in a marriage gone bad - she's looking for neither love nor attention.

But she finds both in the handsome, honest man who befriends her with no strings attached. Brody and Elise discover in each other the wild, physical passion they need. But it'll take a shadow from Elise's past to make them look beyond what they need - to what they truly desire.

Critic Reviews:

"This is a major 'feel good' book about two people rebounding from hard knocks without bitterness. It also comes with emotionally mature characters, palpable love and caring among family and friends, an adorable child and suspense." (

Romantic Times)

Members Reviews:

A NICE SENSITIVE (AND HOT) LISTEN

Definitely not quite as spicy as the first book - this one was more character driven with no sub plots or unanswered questions - just a steadily paced hot romance spanning well over a year between two very likeable people, and their families and friends with just one little hiccup. There are some bad memories, sexy hot scenes, a b*tch and dislikable in-laws that must be overcome before the couple can finally move on.

It also gives us a chance to catch up on the characters we grew to love from book 1 (if you've read it) and due to this there was a scene of m/m action then the pair were joined by their female partner.

Worth a credit? Yes, and I'm also looking forward to the next sibling's story.

WOW....Love this book!!

A woman who chose an abusive man but saved herself and her child. Now she does not trust herself when she is attracted to a man who rides a Harley and has tattoos. Can not wait for Cooper's book.

Enjoyable

I loved Laid Bare and was really looking forward to the brother's story. While this book flowed well and kept me interested it wasn't as spicy as I was expecting. I'm not saying the writing was bad or the premise of the book sucked but I wasn't pulled into the story like I was with Erin's story. I definitely will be listening to the other sibling's book when available but I hope to have some spice in their stories.

Pretty Good

It's not in any way as good as the first book in this seires. If you like a regular love story then you'll enjoy this one. It has the characters from the first book but this one is Brody's story. It is nice and has issues for the characters to deal with and some mild sexual situations. All in all I'd rather get this one on sale. For those of you that like the regular love stories with modern day family problems (maybe extreme family problems) then you'll enjoy this one. I hope Adrian's story is more like the first book.This book is too tame for my taste, but it is a "nice" book.

It was good

This book was good - not great but I liked it. Tuff tattooed guy - sweet girl fall in love with crazy friends and family to hinder their relationship. Love, romance, and drama makes a good book . I enjoyed the narrator - she added a lot of emotion to the listen. Will probably get the next book in the series.

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Title: Marking Time

Subtitle: Treading Water Series, Book 2

Author: Marie Force

Narrator: Holly Fielding

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-13

Publisher: Marie Force

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Book 2 in the Treading Water Trilogy, Marking Time continues the story begun in Treading Water, as Clare Harrington begins a new life.

She's considered a miracle, but everything that's happened since she recovered from a three-year coma has been less than miraculous. Now left to grapple with the aftermath of a selfless decision, she is home from the hospital and trying to figure out what the next chapter in her miraculous recovery has in store for her.

Meanwhile, her 18-year-old daughter, Kate, a talented singer and songwriter, sets out to pursue her musical dreams in Nashville. Her parents have agreed to allow Kate to spend a year there, but they couldn't have anticipated Kate falling in love with a much older man. Her newly divorced parents are forced back together to confront their wayward daughter.

Spanning from Newport, Rhode Island,to Nashville, Tennessee, to Stowe, Vermont, Marking Time is a story of new beginnings and new loves.

Members Reviews:

Book 2 was even better

Marie Force continues to tell an amazing story in Marking time, book two in her Treading Water Series. This book continues with the characters from book one, but it is focused from Claire and Aiden's perspective.

Claire is doing her best to find her way after recovering from her coma. To get away from it all, she moves to Vermont to help her brother for a few months. The last thing she expects is to meet a broody carpenter who makes her think differently about her life.

Marie has an amazing way with words. She captivates you from the start and does not let go. This series is one I could read over and over again. The angst, trials and tribulations as well as the connection between the characters makes me fall in love each time I've read it. I felt every emotion possible while reading this book. I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I fell in love. This is a series I would recommend to all. The best part is that there is more to come for me to read!

PS - The audio version of this book is phenomenal. Holly Fielding does an amazing job. She makes the story come to life and I could not stop listening to this. She has a tremendous talent and paired with Marie Force's story, it was quite a treat!

Poor recording quality

Unfortunately this book is marred by almost constant background noise in the recording. Characters grew on me and story held my interest.

Wonderful characters. Uplifting story.

I love the characters and the storyline that focused on the power of love and overcoming life's heartbreaks,

always a good story

I love Marie Force. her stories are intriguing, her characters lovable, her writing is excellent!!! she never disappoints!

Forgiveness

Would you listen to Marking Time again? Why?

Yes, the story was awesome. Just to imagine yourself being someone in a coma for three years and to wake up one day to your life as you know it gone and you are left to pick up the pieces in the same house.

It's a lesson in forgiving and moving on.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Clare and Aiden.. You have Clare who was in a coma for three years after begin raped and feeling no hope in life to having a husband in love with another women who was pregnant by him and who took care of your daughters while you were in the coma.

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Title: The Vanishing

Author: Jana DeLeon

Narrator: Elisa Carlson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-12

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Certain death awaits any outsider who enters Cache, a mythical city said to disappear when intruders threaten. But P.I. Max Duhon won't let the Cajun superstition stop him from going there. He'll do anything to help sexy Colette Guidry and close this missing person's case, even admit how attracted he is to his client. But as their investigation deepens, Max finds himself protecting Colette from the inexplicable terrors of the bayou. This includes the specter taunting them with voodooand a shotgun. It seems they may have come too close to Cache and its eerie secrets - and dangerously close to each other.

Members Reviews:

Narration ruined book for me....I will need to try to read myself someday.

I can't get past the narration of the book. The story sounded okay but I had to quit the book about 1/3 way in....sorry......narration ruined for me.

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Title: Catching Fireflies

Subtitle: Sweet Magnolias, Book 9

Author: Sherryl Woods

Narrator: Janet Metzger

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-31-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When bullying threatens to destroy a teens life, painful memories resurface for dedicated high school teacher Laura Reed and pediatrician J. C. Fullerton. With the support of the Sweet Magnolias, they bring the town together to ensure that a promising students future isnt ruined - and to establish once and for all that bullying has no place in Serenity, South Carolina.

Both J.C.s and Lauras passion for the cause is deeply personal, and their growing feelings for each other are just as strong. But with so many secret hurts to overcome, can these two vulnerable lovers find the strength to believe in happily ever after?

Critic Reviews:

Woods always thrills with her wonderful characters, witty dialogue and warm and loving family interactions. (RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

Another great piece by Sherryl Woods

Catching Fireflies

This was a great read. Bullying is truly a difficult subject to address, the author did an amazing job. Loving the Sweet Magnolias series

Series is great

LOVE the series

A great message in this book

Unlike other Sweet Magnolia books, the theme of this one is about a serious relevant issue - bullying. Some new characters joined the old characters, expanding the lovely town of Serenity. Though more serious than other books in the series, it was still a sweet romance.

A Worthwhile Topic

Bullying is not something that I have seen addressed in books of this type before and seldom in any others in spite of the prevalence of this awful scourge. Those of us who have lived through it and it's devastating effects know how hard it is to overcome the damage that occurs to one's self-esteem and the work it takes to rebuild it. To have this in black and white, to see it written for all to read that the effects can be life long is liberating as it allows one to say, see, it really was that bad.

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Title: Rainshadow Road

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 347 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful Friday Harbor, Washington, with a boyfriend, Kevin, who she believes is her soul mate. She has always had a magical side a gift that finds its way into the breathtaking glasswork she creates and she struggles to keep it contained. But when Lucy is blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal, she questions many of her choices. Her boyfriend leaves her and his new lover is none other than Lucys own sister. Lucys bitterness over this devastation is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life.

Meanwhile, facing the severe disapproval of Lucys family, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to romance Lucy so that she can more easily move on. But when Sam and Lucy begin to feel real sparks between them, Lucy must ask herself if she can easily risk her heart again. As Lucy questions her beliefs about love, loyalty, old patterns, mistakes, and new beginnings, she explores the possibility that some things in life - even after being broken - can be re-made into something beautiful. And that it is only by discovering who you really are that you can find the one who truly deserves you.

Critic Reviews:

"Lisa Kleypas has a knack for making readers cry, laugh, and cheer often within the first couple of pages. (

RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

The second in the series doesn't disappoint.

When I read romance novels, there are certain components that make or break the book for me. Of course, at the most basic level, the author has to knows how to write and execute a story. Given that, I have to like the main character and find myself rooting for his/her happiness, laugh aloud at least once in the story, and ultimately be left with a heart warming ending.

Rainshadow Road focuses on Lucy and her family and stayed true to the storyline without all the extra fuss and dramatics that often get thrown in gratuitously. I strongly dislike dramatic irony in fiction, especially in romance novels. Knowing the main character was deceived and will suffer because of it throughout most of the story or that something terrible has to happen in the end for the story to be resolved gives me anxiety and takes the joy out of reading for pleasure.

This is only my second contemporary novel (the first being Christmas Eve at Bar Harbor) by Lisa Kleypas. I really enjoyed her Hathaway series and Wallflower series and decided to try her contemporary fiction. Rainshadow Road does not disappoint. Lisa Kleypas has a way of infusing humor and witty banter in her dialogues. This book is definitely one that I will listen to again.

It's not absolutely necessary to read the first book in order to enjoy Rainshadow Road, but I would highly recommend starting with Christmas Eve at Bar Harbor to appreciate the interactions and development of the characters.

After reading Rainshadow Road I know I'll be waiting for the Friday Harbor books as they are released. I'm looking forward to reading Zoe's story when it comes out in August.

GREAT story

I love Lisa Kleypas --

this was does not disapoint.

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Title: How to Knit a Love Song

Subtitle: A Cypress Hollow Yarn, Book 1

Author: Rachael Herron

Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Abigail is more than ready for a change when she inherits a cottage from her beloved mentor, knitting guru Eliza Carpenter. Leaving the oppressive city for the greener pastures of a small California beach town, she intends to turn her cozy little windfall into a knitting shop and spend her days spinning, designing, and purling. But shes not going to be welcomed with open arms by her new neighbor.

Elizas disgruntled nephew, the gorgeous Cade, now owns everything surrounding Abigails ramshackle new home, and he views this sexy city girl as an unwanted interloper.

But chemistry working overtime is drawing two very different people closer than they ever thought possible, and when the past that Abigail thought shed left behind comes calling, shell have to somehow learn to trust her handsome adversary with much more than just her heart.

Critic Reviews:

The perfect book to curl up with, as warm and cozy as your favorite sweater. (Susan Wiggs, New York Times best-selling author)

Members Reviews:

A lovely romance with knitting!

Any additional comments?

I loved this story that put romance and knitting together. It was fun to listen to while I was knitting and I enjoyed the characters and story. I especially liked the romance. Although it was obvious where it was going, I did enjoy how the story unfolded. I will definitely be reading the next in the series.

Don't bother

Poorly writen, totally predictable, no depth to characters. I stuck it out to the end hoping that it would get better but was disappointed.

A fun book

Very well written and a delight to listen to while working with fiber and yarn. The reader did an excellent job bring the story alive.

Unlikable Hero

** 2.5 stars **

How to Knit a Love Song was okay, fine, but I didn't love it, or even enjoy it that much. Abigail was a decent heroine, didn't annoy me as much as other readers. I liked that she was obsessed with yarn and creating beautiful objects with great yarn. She was way impulsive and prone to falling all over the place. Cade, on the other hand....

I could not stand the man. He was rude, judgment, prone to jump to stupid conclusions, and not above using another woman to hurt Abigail. I did not get his appeal and I was not in board with the romance.

As for the narration: I've definitely heard worse, but I didn't think this narrator was a good fit for the story and characters.

If you like a racy story, this book is for you.

I, personally, don't like reading books with explicit sex. I know plenty women do. So I won't say this is a bad book, it's just not for me. I fast forwarded through the unnecessary parts to listen all the way to the end. The narrator is excellent, able to change her voice for different characters very entertainingly. And the story did hold my interest.

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Title: Beach Lane

Subtitle: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7

Author: Sherryl Woods

Narrator: Christina Traister

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie OBrien and Mack Franklins not dating claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susies thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis.But OBriens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susies rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Macks former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susies definitely up to the challenge... as long as Macks right there by her side.

Critic Reviews:

Woods amazing grasp of human naturemake[s] this story universal. (RT Book Reviews on Driftwood Cottage)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable

What did you love best about Beach Lane?

That Mac and Susie finally hook up.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mel she is just a neat wise ol woman

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

The proposal

Any additional comments?

It ended so abruptly I was left hanging

LOVE AND SORROW

What did you love best about Beach Lane?

This was a very sad story but it was wonderful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beach Lane?

Matt and Susie were so in love that they helped each other thru everything.

What about Christina Traisters performance did you like?

She was wonderful

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Title: Wizard

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz

Narrator: Ashley Adlon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-09

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 68 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Intellectual Sophia Bennett knew what kind of man she wanted: a rugged cowboy. And in Texas they were everywhere! So why couldn't she take her eyes off brilliant professor Max Travers? He was a Wizard in mathematics who surely made love by the numbers. Yet every inch of him - no Stetson, no dusty boots - added up to dangerously sexy.

©2008 HQN Books; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"A master of the genre...nobody does it better!" (Romantic Times)

Members Reviews:

Could she be more annoying?

This girl was annoyance personified from start to finish! It is only in the pages of a romance novel that anyone could find this person even remotely appealing. Save yourself the frustration and eye rolling and skip this one.

Early Effort by a Genre Master

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

I am somewhat ambivalent on this question. I enjoyed listening to one of the early efforts by a favorite author. However, like many early works, it is not up to the standards of this author's efforts in the last ten to fifteen years. It is not a story that really held my interest and is not one I want to listen to ten or more times as I have some of her others.

Would you be willing to try another book from Jayne Ann Krentz? Why or why not?

Oh definitely. As mentioned above, I could tell that this was a very early work by a favorite author and someone who is one of the best authors in the romance genre.

Any additional comments?

Get this on sale if curious about Krentz development as an author. However, don't expect too much.

I know it had it's bad moments I enjoyed it anyway

I, unlike most of the other reviewers quite liked this, maybe if I'd actually read the book I may have felt differently, but it is what it is - a lighthearted feel good totally fictional romance novel. I agree that the female character was a really annoying bit_ _ and very dislikeable and that there were 'eye rolling' parts but it was also fun and enjoyable. However, I'm a JAK fan and pretty much love all her work but some are better than others and this one's a 3 not a 5.

Worth a credit? No, but get I'd get it if it's on sale and be happy.

Overly Dramatic Narration Ruins This One

I sure will be happy when Audible lets you rate both the book and the narration separately. What ruined this book was the nauseating over emphasis put on every single word from the narrators mouth. Plus Ashley Aldon and her producer got the whole tone of the book wrong! I've read the book many times and the heroine was not a smart mouthed *itch and the hero was not a quiet nerd! But that is what we get with this narration. Instead of the two very confident people finding common ground that were written in the book. A classic JAK from 1985 trashed by the narration/production. Two stars, only in nod to JAK.

ok

maybe I would have liked reading it myself better. didn't care for narrator. I love jayne's books, I think this may be the first one I struggled to finish.

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Title: Her Mother's Keeper

Author: Nora Roberts

Narrator: Therese Plummer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-09

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 322 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

But once Gwen meets Luke--a man reputed to be an expert in both words and women--her composure disappears. Now she has stars in her eyes but isn't so innocent.

Critic Reviews:

"Her stories have fueled the dreams of twenty-five million readers." (Entertainment Weekly)

Members Reviews:

A disappointment....

I usually like everything I read by Nora Roberts, but this book was a bit of a disappointment. The main character(Gwen came off as very immature and churlish, and she seemed incredibly stupid for acting on an assumption that could have been easily clarified. Since she and Luke had this explosive chemistry between them, how hard would it have been for her to just ask if he had been involved with her mother? Since this is the premise of the entire book, I found myself rolling my eyes several times over the sheer lunacy of it all. And the fact that Gwen blamed Luke for everything rather than taking any responsibility for her own actions was just ridiculous.

The narrator did a good job with the southern accents, but that only made Gwen's southern belle character even more annoying. Not Nora's best work.

NR fan

I have enjoyed many, many of NR's books. I didn't enjoy this one as much but it is an okay read. Could have just been timing for me. I will always purchase her books and give'em a try because she writes stories I enjoy.

Not so good

I enjoy Nora and Therese but there just wasn't anything to like about this heroine and the story was boring

Best narrator

This was a really good book. It was easy to follow for a light read or listen. But what really made this book stand out was the reading by the narrator Who did a remarkable job.

Save your money!!

I simply didn't like the story. Too damn close to a soap opera. The main female character is beyond annoying. I found myself frustrated. I usually love NRs books this one was a serious let down.