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Title: Your Inescapable Love

Subtitle: Bennett Family Series, Book 4

Author: Layla Hagen

Narrator: Lidia Dornet, Sebastian York

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 108 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Max Bennett was nine years old the first time he met Emilia. The two formed a tight friendship that lasted for years until she moved away. Now, years later, Max enjoys a successful career and loves his life, carefree and fun. He has everything he wants and does not intend to settle down anytime soon (even though his family might have other ideas). But when a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with Emilia, he starts questioning everything.

Emilia Campbell has a lot on her plate, taking care of her sick grandmother. After practically being left at the altar, Emilia has sworn off men...until the childhood friend she hero-worshiped and hasn't quite forgotten steps into her clinic. Max is every bit the troublemaker she remembers, only now he has a body to drool over. They are both determined not to cross the boundaries of friendship. But as their chemistry spirals out of control, can Emilia trust her childhood hero with the key to her heart and accept she might have found her one true love? Contains mature themes.

Members Reviews:

Love the Bennetts!

Bennetts...Bennetts... and more Bennetts! Words cannot describe how much I love the Bennetts! Love Layla Hagen! Love the story of Max & Emilia! Theyve been the best of friends since they were little kids but lost touch after Emilia moved out. Narrators did a great job as well.

Addictive

Another fantastic addition to this addictive series.

Max and Emilia were childhood friends that re-connect as adults and they are explosive together. I really liked how the additional storyline of Emilia's grandmother was written, Alzheimer's is shown in a sensitive, yet honest light and shows the effects it has on both the person and the family. Layla Hagen never fails to impress me with her compassionate style of writing.

Sebastian York is just delicious as Max, he performs him perfectly.

This is the first audiobook I've listened to from Lidia Dornet and I really enjoyed it, at times I did have to pay closer attention to change of male to female characters as it wasn't always obvious but that just made me focus more, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Max is amazing!

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

Yes, because the characters in these books are people you can relate to!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Your Inescapable Love?

Seeing a different side of Max and how he is with Emilia.

Which scene was your favorite?

Watching Max and Emilia reconnect. Realizing that she was going to help Max recover and seeing each other again for the first time.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This story makes you feel good. You can relate to the characters, their stories and their lives.

Loved the story! Female narration needs work

I really loved the story. Lidia needs to improve her narration skills a lot though.

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Title: Pucked Off

Author: Helena Hunting

Narrator: Jacob Morgan, Rose Dioro

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 758 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A standalone novel.

I'm NHL defenseman Lance Romero, AKA Lance "Romance".

I'm notorious for parties and excess. I have the most penalty minutes in the league. I get into the most fights. I take the most hits. I'm a player on and off the ice. I'm the one women with no inhibitions want.

Not because I like the notoriety, but because I don't know how to be any other way.

I have secrets. Ones I shared with the wrong person, and she used them against me. Sometimes she still does. I should cut ties. But she makes it difficult, because she's the kind of bad I deserve.

At least that's what I believed until someone from my past gets caught up in my present. She's all the good things in this world. She lights up my dark.

I shouldn't want her.

But I do.

I should leave her alone.

But I won't.

Members Reviews:

Well HotDamn Romance

Lets just say Lance isn't the player I thought him to be, and Tash wasn't who she seems from the previous books. OMG and Pippa, she is so sweet and understanding... the total opposite of Tash. No spoilers here, well worth your last credit. Run to the checkout with this Hockey hunk listen!!

So Pucking Sexy!

Lance is so Pucking sexy, and Poppy is one lucky girl. This book is strangely sweet... mostly because it was a surprise to find Lance to be such a sweetheart. Like earlier books in this series, Pucked Off is laugh aloud funny with quirky characters, flirty banter and a whole lot of delicious sexiness.

The ultimate in audio entertainment by a fabulous author and two talented narrators.

I review for the Guilty Indulgence Review Site.

Perfect!

I loved this story. Very sweet and amazing narration! Nice to hear his story after getting glimpses here and there throughout the other books in the series. I would recommend to listen to the other books in this series first!

Lance is my unicorn

What did you love best about Pucked Off?

Everything!! I love the story, the characters, the angst, the humor. I loved everything!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lance of course. I knew I'd love him but I never expected to love him that much!! <3

What does Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Jacob Morgan did an amazing job, especially with his accent. He transmited Lance's personality into his voice, smooth and strong but sometimes vulnerable. I really really loved him as Lance. But Rose Dioro did an okay job. Her tone of voice was so soft and low and I had a little difficult listening to her chapters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried so many times. The first time I read it, my heart broke in so many pieces and when I thought I had collected them to glue them all together, I listened to the audiobook and now I don't think I'll be able to fix it any time soon. But the ending of this book was so beautifu and perfect, that I dont mind the broken hearted at all.

Any additional comments?

Love Lance, love his girl and love everything about this book.

My favorite of the Pucked series thus far!!

I loved Lance and his whole story. You could feel his story building up in the Pucked series, and I wasn't sure I would like him very much because of his history in the books.

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Title: Dangerous Secrets

Subtitle: Callaghan Brothers Series, Book 1

Author: Abbie Zanders

Narrator: Aiden Snow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 193 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Taryn Malone is stranded, broke, and desperate for help. But even if the sexy bartender she's been eyeing offers her a job for the evening...even if he seduces her with his impossibly intense blue eyes...even if every fiber of her heart tells her to stay with him, she can't. Because Taryn Malone doesn't exist. Jake Callaghan has been running the family's Irish pub for years now. When he sees Taryn standing out alone in the rain, he does what he's been trained to do as a SEAL - he rescues her. It has nothing to do with her full, firm curves, or her loose, golden-blonde hair, or the way she brushes against him that sends lightning bolts through his body. It's just the right thing to do. Really. But both Taryn and Jake are hiding secrets from each other. Dangerous secrets. And neither one of them knows just how dangerous it can be to fall in love. Contains mature themes.

Members Reviews:

Great Story, Lots of Heroes!

My first Abbie Zander's story was a pleasant find! Dangerous Secrets had a great plot that keeps the listener in suspense. It's an instant love story, one where it seemed the H/h spent more time apart than together. Due to the separation, I didn't really feel the chemistry, and attraction between the H/h; however, I enjoyed the plot enough to listen to the next audio in the series.

Some Spoilers;

Lots of heroes in this one! Taryn (heroine) was on the run from a psycho, and had been staying off the grid. She met Jake (hero) outside his pub when her car broke down, and ended up stranded. While she was waiting for her car to be fixed, she worked temporarily at Jake 's pub to earn some cash. There was an immediate attraction between them that quickly developed. They had a few heated moments together, but Jake sensed something wasn't right. Trained as a SEAL, he believed she's running from something. He asked his brothers to help him investigate and follow her. Taryn knew she had to keep moving to ensure she was not caught, and to prevent Jake from getting hurt. While shopping, she secretly took off. Before Taryn actually fled, Jake had already called one of his other brothers (Cain), who secretly intercepted Taryn. Cain cleverly convinced Taryn to stay at his secluded cabin by making subtle hints and suggestions. She was reluctant at first, but felt safe enough to stay with Cain at his cabin. Taryn and Cain developed a friendship as they went about day to day activities. He didn't tell Taryn he was actually Jake's brother, and was asked to keep her safe, while Jake investigated why Taryn was on the run. When Jake learned why Taryn was on the run, he made an appearance at the cabin. Taryn flees from the cabin thinking Jake betrayed her since he learned the truth. For days, Jake, and his brothers search for her; however, Jake's father knew exactly where she was the whole time, and secretly monitored her movements, but didn't tell Jake. Just when the psycho was closing in on Taryn's location, Jake realized his father knew Taryn's location the whole time. They all go to rescue her.

This story demonstrated how strong Jake's relationship was with this family, and how well they worked together as a team doing co-ops, but I think the time the Taryn spent with Cain at the cabin could have been used to further develop the relationship between Taryn and Jake.

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Title: Defy

Subtitle: Sinners of Saint, Book 0.5

Author: L.J. Shen

Narrator: Tracey Marks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-17

Publisher: L.J. Shen

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Defy is a smutty, insta-love, insta-lust short novella. Defy is a prequel to Vicious. It is recommended, but unnecessary, to listen to Defy before you listen to Vicious. My name is Melody Greene, and I have a confession to make. I slept with my student, a senior in high school. Multiple times. I had multiple orgasms. In multiple positions. I slept with my student and I enjoyed it. I slept with my student and I'd do it all over again if I could turn back time. My name is Melody Greene, and I got kicked out of my position as a teacher and did my walk of shame a la Cersei Lannister from the principal's office, minutes after said principal threatened to call the cops on me. My name is Melody Greene, and I did something bad because it made me feel good. Here is why it was totally worth it.

Members Reviews:

A HOT LITTLE TREAT TO KICK THE SERIES OFF

This is the sort of book I would normally have passed on (YA and a Novella).. but, because I'd just listened to Vicious' book, and been wowed by it, I had to go back to the beginning and hear Jamie's story too.

So, twenty six year old Teacher Melody bagged herself an eighteen year old toy boy! and not just any toy boy.. oh no, he was one of the School's infamous sexy Four Hotholes - all entitled privileged bad boys, who were cocky handsome troublemakers whose charismatic personalities and rich parents got them out of trouble. However, underneath their reckless bravados there was usually something missing at home that made them that way.. so now this tight Brotherhood partied together, watched each other's backs, did whatever they liked and f everyone else. Jamie should've stayed away from her - he was eighteen, he was in her Literature class and he was the Principle's son - but when did he ever follow rules? he knew what he wanted - Melody.. and he just wasn't going to take "no" for an answer.

Melody had been a ballerina but an injury when she was 18 had forced her life in a different direction.. one she was hating and spectacularly failing at so, when she accidentally reversed her old car into Jamie's shiny new one, she thought it was yet another disastrous thing in her life. However, Melody was very wrong.. because it was the start of Jamie's plans.. plans that would lead to clandestine meetings, stolen kisses, steamy sex, whispered words of heady needs, rocky roads.. and a love that defied boundaries, defied threats and defied all the odds. And it would go on to become a solid partnership two years later when the boy became a man.. and then six years later when they both became more.

I really enjoyed this short listen but it did suffer a wee bit by being only a novella.. I wish it had been a much longer book in the series because Melody and Jamie's story deserved more. But wishes don't make it so and it is what it is.. a prequel, a tasty treat and a taste of things to come in the Sinners of Saint series. It's a forbidden love story, a romance that disregarded an eight year age gap and a story that has angst, drama and secrets. It had a storyline that kept my interest, made me think, made me swoon, totally entertained me and ended on a very sweet HEA. Melody owned her sexuality and knew what she wanted.. Jamie - and he was one possessive, self-assured, sexy and determined alpha.

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Title: Checkmate: This Is Love

Subtitle: Checkmate Duet, Book 2

Author: Kennedy Fox

Narrator: Lia Langola

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-17

Publisher: Kennedy Fox

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 150 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The anticipated conclusion of the Checkmate Duet from a secret duo of best-selling authors! Checkmate: This Is Love is an enemies-to-lovers romance that will have you crying with laughter one moment and screaming in frustration the next...but you'll be begging to play the game with The King.

Game on.

***

Viola Fisher is the epitome of perfection.

She despises my one-night stands and mocks my less-than-classy habits.

She's smart, beautiful, and too good to be true.

And I want her.

If she were anyone else, I'd have made my move years ago, but considering she's my best friend's little sister, she's always been off-limits. Not to mention how much she loathes my very existence.

Hating me is her religion, but needing her is mine. Her sexy curves and filthy smart mouth make me want her even more, and I'm more determined than ever to change her mind.

I'll prove I'm done playing games.

But until then, we'll continue to play by her rules.

Viola Fisher may have won the battle, but the war isn't over yet.

Checkmate, princess.

Recommend for ages 18+ due to sexual content and adult language.

This Is Love is book two in the Checkmate Duet. It is recommended that listeners start with This Is War.

Members Reviews:

Loved Travis & Viola's story!!!

A beautiful ending to this duet! You'll love the characters. You must listen to both books. You will not be disappointed. Their story has it all and I look forward to Courtney & Drew's own story!!

My Two Pennies

The way we were left with book one I was dying to jump into this book and see what happened. Travis & Viola are still one helluva team but I just want to scream at them for keeping Drew out of the loop. Their arguments to keep the illusion of what they want everyone to believe are still alive and kicking but when they're alone together it's absolutely amazing. Just when you think Travis can't get any sweeter he takes it to the next level. I love how this story develops and I was squeaking with excitement at times. Courtney and her over the top Crush on Drew has me cracking up with her comments. This is such a great read I loved every minute.

Good book!

After that cliffhanger in the first book I couldn't wait to start this book. It was good, some parts dragged. I can't wait did her next book.

love this series!

I love the book. it finished up nicely but looks like there will be more in the series!? I loved the writing, the characters are so easy to connect with! I loved the narration, she did such a fabulous job. there is nothing I would change or critique!

Fulfilling Conclusion to this Duet!

Would you consider the audio edition of Checkmate: This Is Love to be better than the print version?

Yes, because Lia Langola really brings all the characters to life! She gives them much more depth and personality.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Courtney this time around the most! She's so sassy and funny, but a complete nerd at heart! I also really enjoyed Travis, with his cocky attitude and heart of gold. All the characters are wonderful in their own ways!

Which character as performed by Lia Langola was your favorite?

Again, Courtney was my favorite! Lia Langola voiced her so perfectly, especially all the playful banter between her, Viola, and Travis.

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Title: Fire in You

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Narrator: Erin Bennett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the New York Times and international best-selling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn, comes a richly moving story about heartbreak and guilt, second chances and hope. Full of familiar, fan-favorite characters and no two people more deserving of a happy ending, Fire in You will burn bright....

Jillian Lima's whole world was destroyed in a span of a few hours. The same night her childhood love, Brock "the Beast" Mitchell, broke her heart, her life was irrevocably altered by the hand of a stranger with a gun. It takes six years to slowly glue together the shattered pieces of her life, but Jillian is finally ready to stop existing in a past full of pain and regret. She takes a job at her father's martial arts Academy and she's going out on her first date since a failed relationship that was more yuck than yum. Jillian is determined to start living.

She just never expected Brock to be a part of her life again. But he's firmly back in her life before she knows it, and not only is he older, he's impossibly more handsome, more teasing and more everything. And when he sees Jillian, he's no longer capable of thinking of her as the little girl who was his shadow growing up or the daughter of the man who gave him a second chance at life. He sees the woman who'd always been there for him, the one person who believed in him no matter what.

Brock knows she's the one he should've made his, and what begins as a tentative friendship quickly turns to red-hot chemistry that sparks a flame that burns brighter than lust. Falling for Brock again risks more than her heart, because when the sorrow-filled and guilt-ridden past resurfaces, and a web of lies threatens to rip them apart, the fallout could lay waste to everything they've fought to build together, and destroy the dreams of those they care most about.

Members Reviews:

Fire in You

I've read every book in this series and I'm glad to hear that Brock and Jillian finally got together. I enjoyed the series immensely because of how the characters over came so many obstacles in their life and found someone who understand them. It's what we all want in life to find the other half of ourselves.

Couldnt listen to this narrator..arghhh

What disappointed you about Fire in You?

Narrator was horrible.

What could Jennifer L. Armentrout have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I'm sure the story is as good as the others in series but they killed it with the narrator, they should have stuck with Sophie.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Erin Bennett?

Sophie Eastlake

Why the narrator change?

Sophie Eastlake knocked it out of the park, so the change in narration made this book fall short for me.

I love Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Her books NEVER disappoint. Her story's provide enough angst and subsequent personal growth and lessons learned on roads traveled to lead to a HEA ending. Always great reads!!

5 Fire in You Stars

Ok getting to this book is bitter sweet, I just had to do a series re read because well I love this series.

And it has been utterly wonderful getting to experience these old friends again.

Finding out this book was about Brock I was like yay!

Even if I am still holding out hope, for a Katie (the striper/physic) book one day.

I went it as blind as I could, and I loved it. Jillian and Brock are amazing.

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Title: Life After Wife

Subtitle: Three Magic Words, Book 3

Author: Carolyn Brown

Narrator: Brittany Pressley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-17

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 197 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

All's fair in love and war, and Sophie is determined to win the battle for her aunt Maud's cattle ranch - even if it means fighting Elijah, a rude ex-military man. But it seems that even from the grave Aunt Maud is still matchmaking; her will states that both Sophie and Elijah must share the ranch evenly, and neither wants to give up a share. But Sophie's main focus is on the ranch, not romance; she just put her life back together after being betrayed in her previous marriage.

As the two work side by side, their feelings begin to change. But before they can find their happily ever after, Elijah must see through Sophie's hard armor to the sweet soul beneath, and Sophie must help Elijah overcome his wartime nightmares of fallen friends. In Life After Wife, second chances and true love are strong, triumphing amid heartache and despair.

Members Reviews:

A cute story

Sophie's Aunt is playing matchmaker from the gave and sparks fly! Was enjoyable to listen to.

Enjoyed!

The ending of this series was amazing!!! I hope you enjoy this series as much as I have.

ok listen

narrator was good. story line was but very predictable. I like more indepth, get know your character and drama.

Not as good as the others

this book felt very rushed. i think the author needes 2 more chapters. kinda disappointed . aweet story

Best of series

Devious of Aunt Maude but very effective! Eli and Sophie made it interesting without a lot of drama just life.

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Title: Bad Boys After Dark: Dylan

Subtitle: Bad Billionaires After Dark, Book 2

Author: Melissa Foster

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-03-17

Publisher: Melissa Foster

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Sinfully sexy bar owner Dylan has a thing for needy women. He's a savior, a knight in shining armor, and his mighty talented sword has no trouble bringing damsels in distress to their knees. Enter Tiffany Winters, a gorgeous cutthroat sports agent who looks like sex on legs, f--ks like she's passion personified, and wouldn't let a man help her if she were dangling from a ledge and he was her only hope. One night and too much tequila might change their lives forever. The question is, will either one survive?

The Billionaires After Dark series is part of the Love in Bloom romance collection. Each book may be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series.

Members Reviews:

Dylan and Tiffany- one hot couple

Melissa Foster is one of my favorite authors. I love the Bad Boys series. I listened to the book while flying cross country. I have to say, I am a very anxious flyer but this book relaxed me and made me forget my fear of flying. I find Paul Woodson's narration soothing and relaxing.

Tiffany, who owned a successful sports management agency worked hard to keep her reputation perfect. She knew she had an uphill battle working in a field that is traditionally a male oriented profession. She was available to her clients 24/7. Tiffany built up that wall around her heart until she met Dylan. Dylan managed to break down that wall and showed Tiffany there is more to life then work work work. Dylan was aware of Tiffany's work habits but managed to sneak in there and without Tiffany realizing it turned her life around and showed her how to woo her to relax and enjoy life. Dylan has a compassion for others. Not your typical rich boy. He gets his hands dirty and gives his time to help others too. When these 2 come together all bets are off and the sizzle was off the charts.

I highly recommend this audio book to anyone who likes to listen to hot and steamy romances!

Fabulous

What made the experience of listening to Bad Boys After Dark: Dylan the most enjoyable?

Paul Woodsons voice

Which scene did you most enjoy?

When Tiffany went to surprise Dylan and showed a little more of herself than she meant to to his brothers ;)

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

Definitely :) I was supposed to be working while listening to this and it didn't work lol!

Any additional comments?

I loved this book! After I've read or listened to each book, I think thats it, he's my favourite how wrong am I?!

Dylan is a strong, alpha male who owns a bar with a liking for weak women. Tiffany is definitely not one of these and believes she doesn't have time for a man or the drama of one in her life. Unfortunately a one night stand isn't enough for Dylan, Tiffany gets under his skin and he wants more.

Slowly Dylan nudges his way into Tiffany's life and shows her that there is room for work and play. Slowly, Tiffany sees that by sharing her life with someone it makes her stronger, not weaker and she begins to let her guard down.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did :)

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Title: Hold Your Breath

Subtitle: Search and Rescue Series, Book 1

Author: Katie Ruggle

Narrator: Rachel Dulude

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

As the captain of Field County's ice rescue dive team, Callum Cook is driven to perfection. But when he meets new diver Louise "Lou" Sparks, all that hard-won order is obliterated in an instant. Lou is a hurricane. A walking disaster. And with her, he's never felt more alive... even if keeping her safe may just kill him. Lou's new to the Rockies, intent on escaping her controlling ex, and she's determined to make it on her own terms...no matter how tempting Callum may be. But when a routine training exercise unearths a body, Lou and Callum find themselves thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer who'll stop at nothing to silence Lou - and prove that not even her new Search and Rescue family can keep her safe forever.

Contains mature themes.

Critic Reviews:

"This initial entry into the Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue series is off to a promising start." (RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Pretty good contemporary romance :)

3.5-4 stars

This was a pretty good story. I had some mixed feelings about the story because the story was really good but there were a few points of annoyance/WTF moments that caused my opinion to waver a bit. It ended well though so my overall rating stands. :)

Lou is a barista that volunteers for the Field County's ice rescue dive team. She grew up in an uptight family with parents that wanted her subservient and willing to marry her step-father's second-in-command with no thought of what she wanted. She finally broke free and moved to the mountains but her parents aren't supportive and seem to prefer her Ex over her, still waiting for her to "come to her senses!".

Callum is Captain of the Field County's ice rescue dive team. He's a very controlled and commanding person that does well in his position. Callum grew up with a single mother that couldn't do anything for herself and brought losers into their home constantly. Callum is nothing like that and has been single a while when the story begins.

Lou and Callum have had a weird relationship for the first few months she's been on the dive team before this story begins. Callum liked Lou and was trying not to show it so he kept their communication very professional/instructive/lecturing. Lou was definitely attracted to Callum but thought she annoyed him because of his constant stern demeanor around her. Also, there was the small issue of Lou speaking her mind often and part of that included how hot she thought some of the men around her are hot. Some of which is within hearing distance of Callum, leading him to think she was seriously interested in these men when she was actually just making passing comments in general and has no lasting interest in any man other than Callum. When the story begins, this is how things are going between Lou and Callum. The dive team has a training session that leads to finding a dead body that the police is having trouble identifying. This prompts Lou to start s a Nancy Drew type investigation into the identity of the body and Callum gets pulled into it.

The larger part of the story becomes the stalker that Lou has...she doesn't even know it at first but she starts having a string issues that could just be bad luck. However, when she finds out her flat tires have actually been slashed, she realizes it's intentional and the police get involved.

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Title: Make It a Double

Author: Sawyer Bennett

Narrator: Douglas Berger, Bunny Warren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Brody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he's back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn't recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love.

Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the luxurious and privileged lifestyle in which she was raised. Running her non-profit agency, The Haven, she is content to spend her days helping abused animals find sanctuary, which fulfills her in a way that money just can't buy.

Maybe it's that she recognizes in Brody some of the same characteristics she sees in her homeless wards, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.

While Brody struggles to surface from the darkness, Alyssa tries to protect her heart in case he's not willing to accept the light that she offers him.

Critic Reviews:

"Douglas Berger and Bunny Warren alternate in narrating chapters in this sequel to On the Rocks. Berger is convincing as Brody Markham, who's having difficulty adjusting after being released from prison for a vehicular homicide conviction. Warren captures all the warmth of Alyssa Meyers, a caring young woman who has just opened an animal shelter. When Markham is required to perform community service, he reluctantly volunteers at the shelter. As the couple become involved with each other, listeners will enjoy their exchanges as well as the story's spirited animals, luscious food descriptions, and descriptions of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Both narrators' deliveries intensify when Markham takes on Myers's former boyfriend, who's taken to stalking her. At that point, formerly unknown facts about the accident for which Markham was convicted are discovered. Each character is well rendered, and listeners will be rewarded with a satisfying yet realistic conclusion." (AudioFile Magazine)

Members Reviews:

A SWEET & SEXY FEEL-GOOD LOVE STORY

What a great couple Brody and Alyssa were.. the ex Con and the soft hearted Heiress who owns/runs a pet rescue sanctuary and, through understanding, determination and kindness Alyssa wins a heart that's been damaged, betrayed and frozen. Brody is all Alpha when needed, sexy when in the moody (which is all the time) and loving when Alyssa finally cracks his hard shell.

There's a good build-up to their relationship, sex, angst and drama caused by a couple of twisted ex's and a touching love story threaded throughout that ends in a sweet HEA ending for both Brody and Alyssa and Hunter and Gabby from book 1. Although these are easily standalone listens, and I have listened to these books out of order, it may be best to leave the last book in the series to the end so you can bask in all the couple's final HEA's. Dual POV and good narration.

Worth a credit? Yes, you can rely on Sawyer Bennett to deliver an entertaining story with a sexy Hero and a worthy Heroine who'll take you on their addictive journey as soulmates find each other.

Great start to a new series!

This audiobook was about romance in a small coastal town in the Carolina Outer Banks. The characters are fresh and complex and the story was a good one. The narration was excellent.