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Title: Darkness Unmasked

Author: Keri Arthur

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

Half-werewolf, half-Aedh Risa Jones is beginning to believe that the only way to find the keys shes been searching for and save her friends is by dying. And when Wolfgang Schmidt, the lover of her boss at the vampire council, is found dead, her worst fears are confirmed. With the first portal of hell permanently open, the energies of the dark path are leaching into the world. Searching for Schmidts killer and the keys at the same time, Risa and reaper Azriel track a shape-shifting spider spirit capable of changing her form into a seductive woman. But when they finally find the second key, the Aedh Lucian snatches it and disappears. Risa is intent on finding Lucian and fighting him to the death - for in her mind, she knows that neither can remain while the other lives....

Members Reviews:

don't bother

What did you like best about Darkness Unmasked? What did you like least?

I have read the previous books, I like the main character, she has spunk.

Would you be willing to try another book from Keri Arthur? Why or why not?

Yes, I would - while not the best she is a good author and most of her books are a good READ. not listen - Read.

What didnt you like about Saskia Maarlevelds performance?

Her performance absolutely ruins the book, there is no life to the reading, huge silences and pauses where there shouldn't be, no connection with the characters, I simply couldn't connect the sentences to the action of the moment because the delivery was so bad.

Was Darkness Unmasked worth the listening time?

NO - until someone else reads it for Audible - which is unlikely, just read it for yourself. you will enjoy it more.

Just Disappointed

Not sure why so many on Amazon are giving this 5 stars. Not sure what Keri Arthur is thinking these days. Maybe she's becoming like Gena Showalter and no longer interested in the details of the relationships in her books. While I'm all for a great story line I also read these books for their love interests and how they ultimately come together. After reading page after page and nothing more than hints about Risa and Azriel's growing relationship, we get a rape scene with more details than the love scenes. WTH? On top of that, Risa can't seem to make intelligent choices to save her life....literally. A sign of that was the bad feeling she was having up to entering the warehouse, yet she does it anyway. A bigger sign was the ending. It just blew me away. She gives Lucian the benefit of the doubt a dozen times and one perceived mistake on Azriels part signifies the end. Talk about ungrateful and small-minded thinking. It was over the top. Beyond all that you have the meandering of Hunters schemes which add nothing to the story line. You also have the incredibly strong, intelligent family members better equipped to deal with the situation yet she keeps them in the dark. I loved her Guardian Series, but have felt cheated since the start of this one. She never lets Risa grow nor learn from her mistakes. She doesnt let Risa have the intelligence to reach out to those who might know more than she does. She writes Risa as weak minded and weak acting. Risa is a far cry from Riley Jensen. This series is just a shadow of the Guardian Series. By the end I was totally done and have decided I will not buy the rest of the series. Maybe if it comes to my local library and my disappointment has abated, Ill listen to the final books. Maybe.

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Title: In Cassie's Corner

Author: Dale Mayer

Narrator: J. R. Lowe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-13

Publisher: The Killion Group

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

Faith and loyalty are tested as a young girl learns what it is to believe - in herself, in her friends, and in life after death.

Cassie's best friend, bad boy Todd, is gone. Gone as in dead. Gone as in ghost.

But she doesn't realize that when he wakes her in her bedroom and begs her not to believe what they say about him. It's not until the next day when her parents tell her about the accident that she learns the truth...

The police believe Todd was living up to the family name, drinking and driving and coming to a predictable end. It's up to her to find out the truth and clear his name. Meanwhile, Todd is shocked at his sudden change in circumstances...and angry. He struggles with his new ghostly reality, realizing all he's lost as he watches his brother build a relationship with Cassie as the two pair up to find out what really happened to him.

The truth isn't always pretty, and Cassie has to be stronger than ever before. Especially when the whole world seems to be against her.

WARNING: there is some mild swearing!

Members Reviews:

A Emotional Heart Gripping Story

A Emotional Heart Gripping Story, this story is about Cassie a young teenager wanting to clear her best friend Todd's name after something terrible happens, it is also about how two people can come together even in the darkest of times. My heart was filled with so many emotions, I felt each charterers emotions, sadness, joy, grief, anger and so much more, this story is utterly complete and deep. Dale Mayer does some serious justice to the voices and lives of each person in this book. I Highly recommend reading it.

Good set of books.

Whoever proofread the manuscript didn't catch all the errors. After a while I was looking for them. It didn't detract from the storyline but would take me a second to catch what was supposed to be said. The intent of the book in my estimate, was good and best of all didn't end with a cliff hanger(which I hate).Overall a good book. I also liked the one before this one.

A good read

Friendship is what this book is about. Loyalty and love for one's best friend can be a powerful thing. Cassie had to prove Todd's innocence in order to show her love and loyalty.

I liked the characters. I was able to connect with them and care about their outcome. This wasn't a rip your heart out emotional tale, but of embarking on a journey of discovery. There were so many different things the characters were trying to find out and come to grips with, that though there wasn't a lot of action, it kept you engaged and interested.

This isn't my first book to read by Dale Mayer and won't be my last. I have yet to be disappointed in one of her stories.

Very Different but great

I enjoyed this book. It was different from most Young Adult books that I read. I was impressed with the characters and felt drawn toward them. I could imagine the pain that Cassie was going through, and how hard it would be to let go of her best friend. I loved how the beginning started. you knew there was something wrong, but couldn't imagine what it was. The pain and sorrow were so heartfelt. I loved how the love wasn't rushed like so many ya books do. It was far more realistic. On the negative, I did feel like a few things were dragging a bit too long, but not enough to keep me from reading this book, nor recommending it. I thought it was well written.

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Title: Blood Solstice

Subtitle: The Tale of Lunarmorte, Book 3

Author: Samantha Young

Narrator: Lucinda Gainey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

Enter a world of fierce wolves, stunning magic and romance....

In the final installment of The Tale of Lunarmorte, Caia is caught between the most powerful beings in her world, and they are all desperate to use her for their own means. While Caia struggles to find her purpose, tragedy strikes close to home, and time runs out.

Now she must decide if she will join the extremists she was trying to destroy...or bring them all down on her own terms....

Members Reviews:

Really a five star book...

But my God, the grammar! Seriously, that is really the biggest drawback in this book / series. I just couldn't rate it a five for that.

However, the rest is a solid A!

In spinning this tale, the author didn't dwell on an issue for long. So once an event happens for the characters to react to, it moves forward quickly and on to the next proverbial hill to climb. The scenes and characters are well written so the climb is easy. I couldn't put the book down because I had to know what was next!

I read the other reviews where there was disappointment in how it ended. I totally get it now. For those who have concern about that like I did and thought it would be about the characters meeting a horrific end or something along those lines - it's not! Thank goodness! I was a bit disappointed too. The way it ends leaves you with the story not finished but in another way it is finished. There is an expectation for the story to continue either in a spin-off or continuing saga. It's just a small chapter so don't let this stop you.

The crazy love between Lucien and Caia being at odds does finally resolve. The pack does experience a loss that is devastating and Lucien had to make some tough decisions. The results of which go both wonderfully right and terribly wrong. Lucien and Caia are both young and in leadership roles which they are still learning. By the end they've matured.

The romance was not intense. When I read those scenes I was left feeling like it was missing the build up, the act and the aftermath. Then I reminded myself: duh, this is a YA novel. So in that vein, well done. It was enough that it showed the characters had an adult relationship.

I got hooked on Samantha Young by reading On Dublin Street. While I absolutely loved the plot and characters, I'll probably stick with her contemporary adult novels - solely because I can't handle the grammar debacle in the YA. I'm sure the others are better, but I *know* the adult books are edited, lol.

Great read!

Disappointing Ending But Still Good

The final book in this series was good through most of it. I just really didn't like the ending or the last battle. The end sort of left it open to have other books, even though this one is the last in the series. In this one Caia, and Lucien are at odds again (it seems they are constantly fighting in this series, it is kind of frustrating). Caia is going to put an end to the war, and kill Marita for all of the horrible things she's done. I did enjoy this book, but was slightly dissapointed with the ending. I do enjoy this author, and I recommend her books.

Wonderful conclusion

Enjoyed every page of this book. The solution to the war war ingenious.

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Title: White Heat

Subtitle: Dept. 6 Hired Guns, Book 1

Author: Brenda Novak

Narrator: Cris Dukehart

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A dangerous cult has recently taken over the desert ghost town of Paradise, Arizona. Members worship at the feet - and in the bed - of its charismatic leader, Ethan Wycliff, and obey his orders blindly. Theyve already tried to murder one woman and theyre implicated in the disappearance of another. Nate Ferrentino, who works for private security contractor Department 6, has been assigned to infiltrate this group. Its a challenge he welcomes - until he learns that colleague Rachel Jessop will be going undercover with him. Thanks to their shared history, hed much rather go alone.... The problem is, only married couples can participate in cult rituals. So, like it or not - and they dont - Rachel and Nate must pretend to be husband and wife. Theres no choice. Because if Wycliff isnt exposed, if he isnt stopped, more people will die. And Rachel might be one of them.

Members Reviews:

Desert Heat

Rachel made a misstep early on in her relationship with Nate and never forgave herself for her misinterpretation of the situation and vowed to never forget it.

However, the two of them are selected to work a case together that required they pretend to be husband and wife. The problem is that Rachel didnt misread Nates earlier interest in her, Nate was affected more than he was willing to admit. Now it seems that Rachel has moved on but Nate still cant get that night out of his mind either.

This case is not going the way Nate hopes, when Rachel decides to take things further on her own, with her life in danger, Nate realizes his true feelings for her. Problem now: how to get her away from the charismatic leader of the cult, because he has big plans for Rachel.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, not a lot of graphic sex, more of a romantic thriller with lots of twists and turns.

I was not interested in the characters.

I didnt care about the characters. The climax and how it resolved seemed generic. I listened to the first third and then jumped to the last few chapters.

The audiobook narrator Cris Dukehart was ok in what I heard.

Narrative mode: 3rd person.

Genre: romantic suspense.

Whoo!!! What a great story!!!

there are so many different elements in this story that keep you hooked. I loved it! Downloading the next book in the series now!!

Wanted to love it...but disappointed!

I adore Romantic Suspense. I love Military Romantic Suspense even more. I was very hopeful that this book would meet my (relatively moderate) expectations.

Many things worked:

~I believed that Nate and Rachel loved each other

~I believed her embarrassment about how their relationship began, "last January"

~I liked the premise

~much of the dialogue worked beautifully (in print...the narrator spoiled much of it)

Many more things simply fell flat (or were unbelievable, even in fiction):

~Nate is a former Navy Seal....but so much of his behavior fell short of that history (he easily could've been a police detective, and then every bit of his action, choices, would've rung true).

A) Nate sneaks into the compound and gets caught (Seals can "ghost" in and out and no one would see or hear a thing).

B) Nate enters the compound near the end of the story, Lone Ranger style...no backup, no weapons brought in with him, no communicating with the Mother Ship.

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Title: Glow

Subtitle: Zellie Wells, Book 3

Author: Stacey Wallace Benefiel

Narrator: Martha Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-12

Publisher: Stacey Wallace Benefiel

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

Zellie Wells has mastered her powers and gotten the guy. She's lived through her parents' divorce and being separated from Avery. She's come back from the dead. What else is there? Oh, yeah. Revenge.

Discover how it all ends when Zellie and the gang finally track down Mildred and fight to right the wrongs of The Society's past, present and future.

Members Reviews:

A bit disappointed with the ending!

Glow was the last book in the Zellie Wells series and I'm sad to see it go. I'm a bit disappointed with this last book too. It's not that it wasn't good because it was, I'm glad to see that everything worked out but I'm just a little stunned. It got really confusing in some parts and this book flipped between too many characters point of view. It was hard for me to keep up with at times and I found myself rereading things at times which is something I don't enjoy doing. Other than that I really enjoyed this book and I'm sad to say goodbye to all of the wonderful characters in this book.

We finally get to meet Connor, Ben's trigger, and I think Melody finally gets a sort of happy ending even though we don't get a ton of information on the relationship she makes with a new character named Raleigh. This book was still packed with action and crazy twists and turns that surprised me like the first two books and I loved that. This book had some decent humor in it too regarding Aunt Hazel and a man named Roger. We also get to see Zellie sort of take charge and try to protect everyone with Melody and Melody only. It was kind of different but I liked it. Everyone get their own little happy ending in Glow, I really wish we could have learned more about everyone's lives after the craziness simmered down but I can accept how it ended without being royally irritated with the book. If you read the first and enjoyed them you have to read the last book to find out what happens!

I recommend this series even though the ending wasn't all that I expected, all three books are affordable and enjoyable reads.

Great YA read!

This series is a MUST read! I am a huge fan of paranormal romance and YA novels--Glimpse and Glimmer became fast favorites. Glow is a great story and finishes the series perfectly. The story is engaging and has the perfect balance of paranormal action and romance. Zellie is definitely the star, but the "supporting" characters shined... Melody became one of my favorites. I love that she developed into such a strong and thoughtful lookout (for more than just Zellie). I am sad to see this series end, but look forward to reading anything else Stacey Wallace Benefiel writes.

Best ending ever

I was very pleased with the ending it left me hanging on the edge wondering what their going to do next. I was almost disappointed that there wasn't more but then found out about Found very happy to get that started wish she went further than just kissing in this one instead of stopping it gotta read part 1 &2 to get real feeling of story big thumbs up to author

Ari's review

Like always, the book is awesome. I am so happy to hear each and every happy ending for all of the characters in the book, and even though like always when the series of a book I'm reading that is like super good finishes I wish it never did.

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Title: The Unspoken

Subtitle: Krewe of Hunters

Author: Heather Graham

Narrator: Luke Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-31-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 294 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

It is 1898. Bound for Chicago, the freighter Jerry McGuen goes down in Lake Michigan, taking with it every man aboard. But what other fate could befall a vessel carrying the ill-gotten sarcophagus of an Egyptian sorcerer?

Now: A veteran diver and ghost ship expert is exploring the legendary wreck for a documentary. He dies inexplicably inside the freighters main saloon. Then another diver is killed, and panicked rumors rise like bubbles from the lake: ancient demons have awakened below!

The expeditions beleaguered financier calls paranormal investigator Katya Sokolov to Chicago to save the film - and perhaps some innocent lives. Along with media forensics guru Will Chan, Kat plumbs the depths of an evil that may date back to the time of the Pharaohs. But some secrets are best drowned in the seas of the past....

Members Reviews:

Inconsistency

Technically this is another good Krewe book. I didn't give it a great rating because I felt that Will's character in this book was completely changed and I didn't see a purpose for it. Plus his skills were not really put to use. Much preferred Will as portrayed in earlier books.

Good story

I really like this authors story but OMG some of the voices are terrible. In this case it is the murderers voice... I had to skip over it sometimes as the voice was just awful.

Terrible narration!

I struggled to listen to this whole book due to the terrible narrator! The voice for the hero was just awful. He sounded like he had a bad accent that reminded me of an old movie Asian bad guy! I usually enjoy Heather Graham's stories but this one just seem to plod along with an obvious and silly ending. Not only that, but she used the main characters to explain what had happened in lengthy detail where if you paid attention to the story at all was self explanatory. Save your money & look for a better story.

The Unspoken delivers on twists and turns.

Where does The Unspoken rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It wasn't my favorite but it still keep me wanting to read more. The idea of diving in the cold water of Lake Michigan just wasn't appealing. The Egyptian storyline kept me interested. And of course I had to love the cat.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cat was my favorite. She was so respectful of the dead & willing to listen to them made me want to meet her. She was strong when she needed to be & soft when it counted.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The first medical examiner in Chicago reminded me of Kermit the Frog with the voice. All the other characters were great.

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

Can't say that it did.

Any additional comments?

The book was enjoyable. I think where the setting was could be why it wasn't a favorite, but that's also a personal preference. I've already started on my next in the series.

Great Series!

Love this Series, good and easy listening. Going to hate when series is over. Excellent narration, Great Narrator!!!

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Title: The Crossroads Cafe

Author: Deborah Smith

Narrator: Kathy Bell Denton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-27-12

Publisher: Belle Books, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A Hollywood actress known for her beauty flees to a secluded mountain cabin in North Carolina after being severely scarred in a car accident. There she finds unexpected love and a new life with a man who lost his family in 9-11.

Members Reviews:

could not make it to 3rd chapter

What would have made The Crossroads Cafe better?

The only reason I gave perforance one star is because I wasn't allowed to go any further leaving it blank.I could not stand Kathy Bell Denton's voice, and being from the South, I can honestly say that I have never heard anyone talk that slow. Before giving up on it, I had started yelling at her to talk faster. The first thing to do to make this book better is to have it reread by someone who actually knows how to read a book!

Would you ever listen to anything by Deborah Smith again?

I have listened to or read her other books, and yes, I would keep listening to them. As long as they are read by someone else!

How did the narrator detract from the book?

She spoke for the men as if they were recovering from a brain injury, and having to learn to speak again.

You didn???t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Couldn't get far enough into story to find any redeeming qualities.

Any additional comments?

I'm hoping that I can get my credit back.What a waste, a big waste.

Great book, horrible recording

This is a really good story, nearly ruined by the narrator's painfully slow reading, mispronunciations, smacking and swallowing noises, bizarre pauses in the middle of words and sentences. The recording quality is equally bad. Lots of background fuzz. If the story wasn't so good, I wouldn't have listened past the first hour.

Worst quality recording I have ever gotten

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Anyone that reads it ... maybe

What did you like best about this story?

The story is interesting enough and I really want to listen to the rest of it but...the quality of this recording is horrible. There is so much background noise that it distracts from the narrator. I read lots of reviews on the narrator and people not liking her and I don't even have an issue with that if it didn't sound like she is standing outside in the wind.

not a good listen

What disappointed you about The Crossroads Cafe?

the narrater

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

couldn't listen

How did the narrator detract from the book?

very slow

What character would you cut from The Crossroads Cafe?

didnt finish cause of the narrater

Any additional comments?

i think i might have liked the book???

narration detracts from the story

Any additional comments?

Other reviewers seemed to like this one so maybe it's just me, but I could not stand the narration. The story itself was great, but the narrator read so slowly it completely ruined the story. It was like listening to paint dry. There were long pauses between sentences and even in the middle of sentences. Not to mention the times she stumbled over words. I'm all for a narrator that draws out the story to build suspense, but this one just made me comatose trying to get through it.

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Title: Reaper's Justice

Subtitle: Shadow Reapers, Book 1

Author: Sarah McCarty

Narrator: Käthe Mazur

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-28-12

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

When the War Between the States came to its end, the battle inside Isaiah Jones raged on. Neither fully human nor fully wolf, he found his peace-and the passion his inner wolf craved-with Adelaide Cameron. Though their union was forbidden by the werewolf soldiers, Isaiah satisfied his urges by guarding her from afar. But when Adelaide is abducted, Isaiah must not only expose his dark nature, but invite her into the shadows with him.

Members Reviews:

Awesome start to a new werewolf cowboy series

Love Sarah McCarty books - haven't found one that has disappointed me and this one is no exception. Brilliant new take on the werewolf shifter type books. Isaiah is a Reaper - after the Civil War torture and experiments were done on a group of Soldiers which changed them into werewolves with shattered memories.

Isaiah is drawn to Adelaide (who has issues of her own) but he believes he is a monster and is undeserving of her so he never approaches her - he just keeps her safe by watching over her from afar. That is, until she is kidnapped and then he has no choice but to let his dark side out in the hope of saving her.

It's an enjoyable paranormal western romance, not as 'hot' as some of her previous series, but it has it's moments and it's a must have for her fans.

Worth the credit? Yup.

NEVER A DULL MOMENT !

From the opening lines, to the final passages this story IS exciting. It's a wonderful treatment of the post civil war days combined with werewolves. I can't begin to express how very much I enjoyed the intellegent and heart warming effects the actions of the different characters gave me. I natually was looking for something with a western flavor after the "Hells Eight Series", which I followed up with "The Shadow Wrangler Series". The first book in this series of books delivers.

Good start to a new series

Would you consider the audio edition of Reaper's Justice to be better than the print version?

I only listened to the book, therefore I can't comment. I did enjoy the audio. The narrator wasn't bad and wasn't great. I think there room for improvement but I think the book is well worth the listen. If you enjoy Sarah McCarty. I can't say I really enjoyed the Hell's gate series. But the other about the brothers rocks.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like Addy. She grew into herself throughout the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

Addy when she realizes she'll need to eat her food with her fingers.

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

The first coupling between Addy and Isiah

Any additional comments?

I would have liked the author to have spent a little more time on the interplay between Addy, Isiah and Blade. The little that there was,is entertaining.

Very Interesting Man, i mean wolf.

I liked this book. I agree with the other reviewers that this book isn't as "hot" as the Hells Eight Series or the Shadow Wranglers but I enjoyed the struggle for understanding between the man, the wolf and the woman. I look forward to the books in the series.

Not what I was expecting

After SM's cowboy vampire series I just finished up I expected so much more of this book, but unfortunately it's not as good as those. Maybe the next book in this series will be better but this is just a OK listen for me.

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Title: Born to Darkness

Author: Suzanne Brockmann

Narrator: Melanie Ewbank, Patrick Lawlor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 596 votes

Genres: Romance, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Dishonorably discharged, former Navy SEAL Shane Laughlin is down to his last ten bucks when he finally finds work as a test subject at the Obermeyer Institute, a little-known and believed-to-be-fringe scientific research facility. When he enters the OI compound, he is plunged into a strange world where seemingly mild-mannered scientists - including women half his size - can kick his highly skilled ass.

Shane soon discovers that there are certain individuals who possess the unique ability to access untapped regions of the brain with extraordinary results - including telekinesis, super strength, and reversal of the aging process. Known as Greater-Thans, this rare breed is recruited by OI, where they are rigorously trained using ancient techniques to cultivate their powers and wield them responsibly.

But in the depths of Americas second Great Depression, where the divide between the haves and the have-nots has grown even wider, those who are rich - and reckless - enough have a quick, seductive alternative: Destiny, a highly addictive designer drug that can make anyone a Greater-Than, with the power of eternal youth. The sinister cartel known as The Organization has begun mass-producing Destiny, and the demand is epidemic. But few realize the drugs true danger, and fewer still know the dirty secret of Destinys crucial ingredient.

Michelle Mac Mackenzie knows the ugly truth. And as one of the Obermeyer Institutes crack team of operatives, shes determined to end the scourge of Destiny. But her kick-ass attitude gets knocked for a loop when she finds that one of the new test subjects is none other than Shane, the same smoldering stranger who just rocked her world in a one-night stand. Although Shane isnt a Greater-Than like Mac, as an ex-SEAL, hes got talents of his own.

But Macs got powerful reasons to keep her distance from him - and reasons that are just as strong to want him close. Shes used to risking her life, but now, in the midst of the ultimate war on drugs, she must face sacrificing her heart.

Members Reviews:

Suzanne Brockmann at her best!

Would you listen to Born to Darkness again? Why?

Yes! I've already listened to it a second time. The story is terrifyingly plausible in its plot.

What did you like best about this story?

No one can give you an adrenaline rush like Suzanne Brockmann. She takes you from 0 to 100 miles an hour in seconds with heart pounding action and rapid-fire dialog. I met a whole new cast of characters of diverse paranormal talents from telepathy, telekinesis, to dream projections and beyond. But, most importantly, Suzanne Brockmann creates characters of toughness and tenderness, strength and vulnerability, integrity, tenacity and compassion. Characters I can't help but love. And woven into all this are three very sweet, very different, love stories. So I feel like I've been double (triple) dipping!

What does Melanie Ewbank and Patrick Lawlor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Patrick and Melanie are exceptionally talented narrators. They have the ability to increase the adrenaline by ramping up the action scenes and then dialing it way down for a tender love scene. Each character is infused with their own special personality.

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Title: Wisdom

Subtitle: My Blood Approves, Book 4

Author: Amanda Hocking

Narrator: Hannah Friedman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 206 votes

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

Publisher's Summary:

Wisdom - the fourth book in the My Blood Approves series.

For her 18th birthday, Alice Bonham takes a vacation to Australia only to have her trip cut short by an unexpected murder. While Alice tries to understand what happened, she regrets some of the choices she's made, especially the more permanent ones. On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and its attracting some very unwanted attention.

Members Reviews:

Worth Reading The Entire Series ...

Would you listen to Wisdom again? Why?

Having read the entire series over five or six days, I was happy that Wisdom was worth the journey. I'll probably read this every year, and take some more time to understand Hockings' writing style.

What other book might you compare Wisdom to and why?

In an odd way, Wisdom and the entire series had overtures of the Twilight series in some parts of the plot and of course the main character love triangle.

What about Hannah Friedmans performance did you like?

I think Friedman hit her stride in this book - this was the most convincing of her performances in the series. I found the characters better differentiated this time around.

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

I think the film's slogan could be:

Any additional comments?

I would not recommend reading this series of books out of order -- be prepared for the story to move slowly at times but to be thoroughly satisfying at the end.

Ummmmm

I am not quite sure what I should say about this book. While I enjoyed it very much, moreso than some of the others, I am unsure of the direction that it headed in. Is this the last book in this series? If so why was it so opened ended? I loved the book, but was very disapointed because I am unsure if the Journey ends here for Alice and Jack?? What about Peter? Milo? Where is this all going??? I would love some answers......another book perhaps.

Wisdom... Where?

If you are going to name a book wisdom, there should be some in it right? Nope. Not a single wise choice made by any character.

I began this series because I bought it during a sale. After the first book I regretted it but I wanted to see if this amateur author picked up any speed - The Iron King series actually does (the first book was rough but it got better). But no, Alice is the same self-absorbed teenager with a blah relationship and no goals. The conflict was lame, the climax was muddled and the resolution was predictable.

Oh, and if one has a rabid 5 year old vampire who has problems attacking people, should one take it on a 15 hour plane ride? Seriously? I tried saving more brain cells from death but I think I pushed them too far. 0 stars.

Good, but definitely made me feel old.

I loved this book 6 years ago, when I was a teenager. I do like the book and the story, but the romance is SO cheesy. Lol, literally so much sex(non descriptive) and it's like anytime things went wrong Alice was all over Jack. Sugar that is not realistic. But overall a great read. But, I'll always be #teampeter

LOVED IT!

Any additional comments?

I thought the first book was a little slow, but each book got better than the last and I thought it was fantastic! Don't listen to the haters. It's a fun story with a good ending.