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Title: Any Time, Any Place

Author: Jennifer Probst

Narrator: Madeleine Maby, Sebastian York

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-24-17

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

HGTV's Property Brothers meets The Marriage Bargain in this second volume in the Billionaire Builders series, an all-new, heart-wrenching, and sexy contemporary romance from New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Probst.

At 15 years old, Raven Bella Stratton's father was killed in a horrible car crash. The bigger shock was the discovery of a woman with him - Diana Pierce - and their two fully packed suitcases with airline tickets to Paris. Devastated by her father's betrayal, Raven went to live with her aunt, never truly overcoming the traumatic event. When she discovers that the mysterious woman had a family with a husband and three boys, Raven vows to leave the memory of her father behind.

Until Dalton Pierce visits one night and suddenly her past challenges her future....

Leaving his life in California behind to run Pierce Construction with his two older brothers, Dalton Pierce has enjoyed returning home and studying his passion of woodworking. But when he visits the local bar with his brothers one evening, he's immediately drawn to the smart-mouthed, badass, sexy bartender who sets his body on fire. Unfortunately, she doesn't seem as intrigued by him, and his multiple advances are met with rejection. When he offers to restore the bar back to its original glory, he begins to work with her on a daily basis, and falls harder. His plan of seduction slowly weaves a web around them both, until they are caught up in the spell. But Dalton doesn't know the secret that can either destroy them both...or finally mend two broken hearts.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyed this one!

Jennifer Probst has been one of my favorite romantic authors and this series ranks right at the top!

Sebastian York is wonderful as alway!

While I do enjoy Madeleine's work; I feel during the male portion of her narration she tries way too hard!

Hooked again

I'm hooked again to another Probst series, and that's okay because I always find her reads melo-drama free and entertaining.

I'd never read a book by this author

Good read I love Sensation York!!! But Madeleine Many was Auful!! Her voice was so flat and no enthusiasm at all I'll probably read the other book I liked the cast of characters

Secrets are uncovered as Dalton & Raven find love

Dalton Pierce is the youngest and still trying to prove himself in the family business Pierce Brothers Construction. He doesnt believe in permanence when it comes to his love-life, preferring casual hookups with no attachments. As fate would have it, the owner of a popular bar, Raven Hawthorne appears immune to his charms and isnt interested in a casual hookup. The more she rebuffs his advances, the more intrigued he is. When Raven hires Pierce Brothers Construction to renovate her bar, Dalton sees it as his opportunity to show her that he isnt the shallow ladies man she believes him to be.

When they finally give into the sexual tension, Dalton and Raven realize they may have something special. But Raven knows things about Dalton and his family. In fact, Raven targeted the Pierce family for revenge. Will the past hurts keep Dalton and Raven from embracing a future together or have they built enough to overcome the secrets?

I enjoyed this story and the characters. I felt drawn to the story and the people in it. The author Jennifer Probst did a great job of creating characters that the readers could empathize with and root for.

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Title: His Personal Relationship Manager

Subtitle: Dating by Design, Book 1

Author: Jennifer Peel

Narrator: Nancy Peterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-17

Publisher: Jennifer Peel

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After suffering a very public humiliation, Kenadie Marshall realizes that love shouldn't be left only to personal judgement. Instead of wallowing in her misery, Kenadie creates Binary Search, the perfect balance between a software application and human intuition to help others find true and lasting love, all while personally swearing off relationships for good.

Attractive and loveable Jason Hadley is taken with Kenadie from their first meeting. Determined to prove that love isn't over for her, he does everything he can think of, even if it means using her firm's service and dating other women to stay close to her. Jason quickly gains a rally of supporters, including Kenadie's over-enthusiastic mother and meddling best friend, but will his ploys help Kenadie find her match, or jeopardize everything she's created and lead to further humiliations? In an epic battle of wills, this romantic comedy shows that love is patient, love is kind, and love can heal even the most broken of hearts.

Members Reviews:

Don't Miss This Fun Rom-Com

This is a fun Rom-com that has likable characters and witty dialogue. The plot is refreshingly different and quite entertaining despite some predictable moments and a shortsighted, yet likable, main character. Very enjoyable and a winner for those who like quirky characters and funny scenes.

Nancy Peterson narrates wonderfully. She never disappoints me.

Note: I would give this a 17+ rating. There is some swearing and sexual situations that weren't detailed.

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

Jennifer Peel does it again!

I LOVE everything I have ever read by Peel, and this was no exception! I generally do not listen to audiobooks since I can read it myself in much less time. However, I enjoyed being able to listen to Kenadie and Jason's story while making dinner and cleaning. The narration took me a little while to get used to, but the more I listened, the more I liked it! Great job, Jennifer and Nancy!

Love, Love, Love this book!

I love Jennifer Peel. I basically scream for joy every time a new book comes out. For work I drive a lot so I was extra excited to have this audiobook come out so I could enjoy one of my favorite books while driving. This audiobook did not disappoint. I loved Nancy Peterson as the narrator. She had good pacing and helped the book come to life, which I appreciated because this is one of my favorite stories by Jennifer peel. I was cheering for Jason and Kenadie the whole way as I laughed and cheered. The characters are rounded and the plot is unique. I would recommend this audiobook to anyone!

Ready to fall in love?

This book was very enjoyable. it's an easy listen and the narrator did a great job expressing all of the different emotions and breathing life into each character. Jason, the hero of our story, was swoon worthy and just want to snatch him out of book and take him home with me! I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review, but I would have happily paid for it - that's how enjoyable it was!

Love is Patient

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher. Both the author and narrator were new to me. I think both are extremely talented.

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Title: Mr. Romantic

Subtitle: A Mister Standalone, Book 2

Author: JA Huss

Narrator: Erin Mallon, Tad Branson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-17

Publisher: Oh My Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 540 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Charm is the key to the world. Charisma, magnetism, sex appeal - that "it" factor that can't be described. Nolan Delaney has it is spades. The infamous Mr. Romantic. And maybe he is out of my league, but I'm going to give it the old college try anyway. Because I didn't travel 2,000 miles for a job interview at his request just to be put out like trash. Don't underestimate me, Mr. Delaney. I'm really not as innocent as I look.

**Includes a special bonus note read by the author.

Members Reviews:

4 Stars

WOW this book was nothing that I expected at all. I love that this author always surprises me with her books. This book has everything from love and suspense to violence and love. At first I thought this would be a contemporary romance but the action in this book is high and the sex is just WOW! Beware this book has a rape fantasy that is very graphic. The author wrote this scene so well I was actually holding my breath and feeling a little freaked out while listening to that scene. Can't wait for the next book!

Narration was great, Erin Mallon is a favorite of mine. She could have done this one alone and It would have been perfect. I will say that I did notice the breathes she took with every pause but I think that is an editing issue because I've never noticed it before with her work.

Out of breath much?

Great narrators and great story. I can't wait till the next book. If I had to say one bad thing about this book is that the female narrator was a little too breathy after each sentence. When I first started listening I had to rewind because instead of listening to the story I was counting her breaths.....

WELL THIS STORY'S CERTAINLY CONTROVERSIAL!!

I'll admit, before purchasing this audio, I really didn't read the description or reviews, and had a "what the he$$ did I get myself into" moment. After my initial shock, I enjoyed the story, and how we learn a little more about the Mr's back story, and how it begin, but liked the humor, and chemistry from book one more. I'm not into extreme role playing fantasies, and this ones pretty extreme, but have to admit J.A. Huss delivers a well written, thought out, and descriptive scene. She certainly does a great job of captivating the reader, and getting them hooked, and invested in wanting to hear the other characters stories. I also loved the author shared her thoughts on how she came up with the plot, and the characters. The only negative for me, was the instant romance, the heroine was a 22 old virgin who was ready to lose her virginity after knowing the hero one day.

An overall five star audio, flawlessly narrated. It's worth a credit!

I'm all about Dark romance but this was just weird

It had some good bones just not the right build up. I think this story needed work, needed more insight and more chemistry. Sadly it lacked all three.

intriguing

this author has quickly become my favorite. very smartly written and now I am hooked. even better is the author gives eobs. ..this is some of the best parts and gives a deeper level of the story than you could have imagined.

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Title: Since I Fell for You

Subtitle: New York Sullivans, Book 2

Author: Bella Andre

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-17

Publisher: Oak Press, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 184 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Suzanne Sullivan doesn't need a bodyguard. After all, she's one of the most successful digital security specialists in the world - so she can most certainly take care of herself despite the problems she's been running into lately. Unfortunately, her three brothers don't agree. So when Mr. Way-Too-Handsome shows up bound and determined to protect her, whether she wants him there or not, sparks definitely start to fly. Because she has absolutely no intention of falling for the bodyguard she never wanted in the first place.

Roman Huson has vowed to do whatever it takes to protect Suzanne Sullivan from harm. And her brothers would kill him for so much as looking at her the wrong way. The only problem is that he's never been hired to work for anyone so beautiful, or brilliant, before. Between trying to keep up with her - and working like hell to keep from kissing her breathless - he's up against the most difficult challenge of his life. Especially when it turns out that the passion, and connection, between them is hotter than anything he's ever known.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyed this book

I've read all the Sullivan books up to this one & loved everyone of them. The stories are great & hold your attention, the storyteller is awesome with a super pleasant voice & the author is fantastic. She continues to bring in the whole extended family & promote good wholesome family values.

Her BodyGuard

Would you try another book from Bella Andre and/or Eva Kaminsky?

Yes, I would. The narrator was very good and I enjoyed listening to her.

Would you be willing to try another book from Bella Andre? Why or why not?

I would try another Sullivan book. This one was good, but the hero was one that had to be slapped up side the head and the heroine was more sappy than I really was comfortable with.

What about Eva Kaminskys performance did you like?

Her voice range was very good and each character, male/female, each had their own voice.

Any additional comments?

I like romances as a book choice. This book seemed to belabor the fact that the hero was damaged, however, I have read/heard much more damaged heroes without them being so blind. His past wasn't as bad as he made it out to be and the heroine was a lot more wordy about her attraction and love of the hero which made me roll my eyes on more than one occasion. The story was good. The narrator was very good. I would listen to another book by this author, but these characters were a little over the top in my limited world experience.

Since I fell for you

Cant get enough of these Sullivans give us more but longer than 1-2 -4 hrs too short 7-8 hrs is more satisfying. Love these books unbelievable.. just perfect reading or I must say listening so hot

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Title: Mulberry Moon

Author: Catherine Anderson

Narrator: Kate Turnbull

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-03-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The New York Times best-selling author of New Leaf returns to Mystic Creek, Oregon, where a wounded heart finds a place to call home. After a career on the rodeo circuit, Ben Sterling longs to settle down on his farm and start a family like his brothers. He's searched all over for the woman of his dreams. Yet the only one to spark his interest is the new owner of the local cafe. Getting her attention, however, won't be easy.

Sissy Sue Bentley has worked hard to make it on her own, and she doesn't need another man in her life. From her alcoholic father to the men she's dated, who were after only one thing, they are nothing but trouble. Except Ben keeps showing up whenever she really needs help. Sissy struggles to deny her growing feelings for him-but soon Ben's tender concern has her hoping for a happier future. Then her past comes barreling back into her life, and it will take more than the love in Ben's heart to hold them together.

Members Reviews:

Mystic Creek makes me want to move there!

Loved it! one of my favorite authors! great narration! I have listened to the entire series, love the people of Mystic Creek!

great review

I loved it. wow. what that girl had to overcome to become a very strong woman. very powerful.

Mulberry Moon is a winner!

Another wonderful 5 star love story by Catherine. I'm a big fan and enjoy how she mixes in animals with her stories and slightly wounded or soul damaged people who come out winners in life and find the real meaning of love .

Predictive

The first book in series was pretty good. The 2nd book I deleted after less than an hour listening because it was THE SAME STORY just brother number 2. Now book 3 and again THE SANE STORY, handsome bachelor meets by accident a beautiful woman they fall n love and live happily ever after. If theres a book 4 I can only imagine it will be the 4th brother finding love also. The author did well in first book but really needs a new story line. Deleting book 3 after 30 minutes listening cuz the writings on the wall. If Im wrong I apologize but just dont care to hear the same story 3 times.

another amazing book.

Would you listen to Mulberry Moon again? Why?

Yes, i really loved the book and i have loved everything i have read by this author and listened to the stories multiple times.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mulberry Moon?

When sissy and ben started to get to know each other and save the cat.

What does Kate Turnbull bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

She is a fantastic narater and rings the characters to life.

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

yes.

Any additional comments?

fantastic, already looking forward to the next book by this author.

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Title: Everything for Her

Subtitle: For Her, Book 1

Author: Alexa Riley

Narrator: Summer Morton, Jay Crow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-16

Publisher: Harlequin Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 234 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

USA Today best-selling author Alexa Riley's first full-length novel shows just what happens when a strong, possessive man finds the woman of his dreams.

I'll never forget the way she looked, so confident and sure of herself. I watched her from a distance. She wasn't ready for me yet. I didn't approach her, and I didn't disturb her, but I never once took my eyes off her.

Mallory Sullivan is ready to start her new life. After graduating at the top of her class, she's landed one of the most coveted internships in the United States. Hard work and determination have gotten her to this moment of living the life she only dreamed of while growing up in foster care.

From the start I knew that she would be my greatest achievement, so the day I let her go, I set down a path for her. A path to me.

She never expected Oz to be the greatest culmination of those dreams. But sometimes fate determines who you fall in love with. Who makes you lose control. Who owns your soul.

And then you realize it wasn't fate at all.

I've wanted to care for and protect her since the first moment I saw her. I've constructed everything in our lives so that at the perfect moment, I could have her, could give her the life she deserves.

The time has come.

Members Reviews:

THIS BOOK WAS A BIT TOO SWEET AND UNREAL

Any additional comments?

It's not a bad listen it just to Tyler Perry perfect for me. I love a rich man falling for poor girl but this was a bit stalker like for me. I can't give it a bad rating because the narration is good and the story enjoyable it's just the it's sooooo perfect. He is soooo perfect it's annoying . I'm sure you will enjoy it but by the end you will have a touch of diabetes.

Too drawn out

Can't finish it. Too drawn out. Oz seems to possessive & stalkerish. I don't like him from the beginning. They "fall in love" way too fast & unrealistic.

Hmmmmm.....

This book wasn't as good as others I read. The female lead character was to much of a push over. The lead male character, to me was super creepy falling for a teenager and inserting himself into every aspect of her life for 5 yrs . setting up her life so that she leads straight to him, and she simply accepted it and everything he did with hardly a question, made her seem weak. it made the whole story drag on and on. I won't be listening to the next book.

repeat forever

I have fallen in love with this story. I keep hitting replay at the end of the story. This is the best HEA ever!!!!!!

I am so excited there is going to be a second book, even though there is no way this book will dwindle in it's perfectness!!!

the only way this could be better is to have 'Jay Crow' read ALL of the OZ parts... and 'Summer Morton' read ALL the Mallory parts.

Really?

OMG, this book was laughable. Im sorry but it was horribly unbelievable. The main characters just meet, there are all kinds of hints and red stalker flags, yet it was a surprise when it all comes to light that something is wrong with this guy, (and the way it is written you cant chalk it up to innocence because of the obvious signs, only someone, whos deaf, dumb, and blind (yes, all three, and while Im at it, Im going to throw in brain dead too) and wouldnt be running from this him within 24 hours of meeting him.

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Title: Silent Waters

Author: Brittainy C. Cherry

Narrator: Erin Mallon, Joe Arden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-13-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 564 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Moments.

Our lives are a collection of moments. Some utterly painful and full of yesterday's hurts. Some beautifully hopeful and full of tomorrow's promises.

I've had many moments in my lifetime, moments that changed me, challenged me. Moments that scared me and engulfed me. However, the biggest ones - the most heartbreaking and breathtaking ones - all included him.

I was 10 years old when I lost my voice. A piece of me was stolen away, and the only person who could truly hear my silence was Brooks Griffin. He was the light during my dark days, the promise of tomorrow, until tragedy found him. Tragedy that eventually drowned him in a sea of memories.

This is the story of a boy and girl who loved each other, but didn't love themselves. A story of life and death. Of love and broken promises.

Of moments.

Members Reviews:

A TRAGIC ROAD LEADS TO A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY

Wow.. I wasn't expecting quite such a moving, heartbreaking, beautiful, profound, powerful and breathtaking story as this as an innocent 10 year old Maggie May humorously plans her wedding to her brother's unwilling 11 year old best friend Brooks with hilarious letters, quick-witted banter and amusing inner thoughts. But before the naive "I do's" tragedy strikes which will sentance Maggie May to 18 years of terror provoked silence, 18 years of loneliness tethered to her house by a child's fear of one very real demon, 18 years of a household under immense strain that'll eventually split loving parents up.. and 18 frustrating years where both joy and heartache will be felt over loving and losing Brooks.

And Brooks grew up being a good friend to Maggie, her anchor, a shoulder for her to cry on and her rock. Over the years that friendship turned into an unconditional beautiful love - but Brooks destiny was to become a successful Rock Musician.. and Fate wasn't finished with throwing obstacles in this couples way - and then it would be Brooks that would be drowning and need saving.

This book was a deep and emotionally draining listen and I was riveted to every word wondering what the next chapter would reveal. Brittainy C. Cherry has written an epic tale of a little girl's fear and anxiety after witnessing something horrific and her ongoing debilitating psychological daily battle will touch many lives and have far reaching consequences. It's not an easy feel good listen.. but it is totally addictive, unpredictable and an unforgettable one where pain will eventually be replaced by pleasure and tears will eventually be replaced by a wonderful friendship, a passionate love.. and a fairy book ending. All the secondary characters had a part to play in this love story and all of Brittainy's characters were awesome. Great dual POV narration.

Worth A Credit? Absolutely it's amazing. And all I can finally add is experience its awesomeness for yourselves, be touched by a beautiful love story that'll tear you apart and then stitch you together again, immerse yourselves as tender feelings turn into romantic declarations and fall in love with these loveable characters.. they're waiting.

I COULD NOT FINISH BUT ITS

I can tell from the first half of the book that it is excellent but I just can not handle sad books. The book is narrated superbly and the story is great. I will go back and finish but there is enough sadness in the world I'll keep my books hot dirty and sexy.

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Title: Reaper's Fire

Subtitle: Reaper's MC Series, Book 6

Author: Joanna Wylde

Narrator: Sean Crisden, Tatiana Sokolov

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 427 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The club comes first.

I've lived by those words my whole life - assumed I'd die by them, too, and I never had a problem with that. My Reaper brothers took my back and I took theirs, and it was enough. Then I met her. Tinker Garrett. She's beautiful, she's loyal, and she works so damned hard it scares me sometimes. She deserves a good man - one better than me. I can't take of her yet, because the club still needs me. There's another woman, another job, another fight just ahead.

Now she'll learn I've been lying to her all along. None of it's real. Not my name, not my job, not even the clothes I wear. She thinks I'm nice. She pretends we're just friends, that I've still got a soul. Mine's been dead for years. Now I'm on fire for this woman, and a man can only burn for so long before he destroys everything around him.

I'm coming for you, Tinker. Soon.

Members Reviews:

ANOTHER GREAT LISTEN

Any additional comments?

All I can say is it is really good but this is a great series so if you enjoyed the others you will love this one. The narration was just a excellent.

REAPER'S MC started my love of MC Books

Like I said Reaper's MC started my love of MC books. I have all the Reaper's and Silver Bastard's books and have listened to them several times and will listen several more. This is why I was disappointed in this book. It doesn't measure up to the rest of the series. It's to tame for Reaper's MC. I felt kind of lost at the end and was WTF with the epilogue that came out of left field.

Gage is sent undercover to Hallies Falls to infiltrate the Nighthawks MC which is a supporting club to the Reaper's. The Nighthawks dues paid to Reaper's has dropped and Gage needs to find out what is really going on.

Tinker lived in Seattle with her husband Brandon who is an attorney with aspirations to a political office. A tragedy happens with Tinker and the way Brandon reacts to it causes her to finally leave him. She moves back to Hallies Falls where she grew up, where her father lives, and where she takes over a small apartment building her mother owned, and she opens a chocolate shop.

Gage rents a room from Tinker. They fall into almost immediate LIKE. This is an attempt at their story.....

I also think that for a corrupt attorney Brandon's actions were pretty tame. I was disappointed that he didn't get his just-deserves.

I'm curious if Joanna Wylde even wrote this book since it's so far off the marker from the other books.

When Sean Crisden and Tatiana Sokolov are performing I don't even listen to the sample audio. These two are an automatic purchase for me.

Is it worth a credit/$$ You decide. As much as I hate to breakup a series I'm not keeping this one.

Loved it!

I'm s glad Joanna Wylde wrote another book. I missed the Reaper's. If you listened to the previous books then you'll definitely listen to this one too.

If your new to the Reaper's, you can read this book and still be able to follow the story.

UNDERWHELMED.. SORRY BUT WAS I EXPECTING TOO MUCH?

As this new Reaper's story unfolds it reveals Gage who oversees their Strip Club - he's handsome, sexy.. and is used to sleeping with different women each night, but now he's deep undercover to catch some thieves.

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Title: Anti-Stepbrother

Author: Tijan

Narrator: Bailey Carr, Vikas Adam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 417 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

He told me to settle. He asked what was wrong with me. He called me an easy target. That was within minutes when I first met Caden Banks. I labeled him an asshole, but he was more than that. Arrogant. Smug. Alpha.

He was also to-die-for gorgeous, and my stepbrother's fraternity brother.

Okay, yes I was a little naive, a tad bit socially awkward, and the smallest amount of stalker-ish, but if Caden Banks thought he could tell me what to do, he had another thing coming.

I came to college with daydreams about being with my stepbrother, but what if I fell for the anti-stepbrother instead?

Members Reviews:

Sweet and heart felt

I really liked this book. Had sweetness and heart tugging emotions. All the characters were well developed and I was able to connect with them easily.

Narration was on point in my opinion. Have to see what else they narrator.

First Tijan read but definitely not the last.

5 Crazy Ass Must Read Stars!!!!!

So I have this whole guilty pleasure with forbidden romances and when I saw the sign up for this, I was curious and intrigued by the title. I'm always up for a twist to the usual plot. I had never read anything by Tijan and have heard nothing but great reviews of her work. My sister raves about the Fallen Crest series all the time. With all that in mind, I decided I was going to test the Tijan waters.

Why didn't I read her work sooner? How did I go this long without reading anything by her? ~ All thoughts I had while reading this.

I loved how the story flowed and the characters never seemed be lacking whether it be the jerk of the stepbrother, the brother to the anti-brother, and friends.

I laughed, shed a couple tears, clutched my chest, wanted to wring necks, and got all kinds of hot and bothered.

This was my first Tijan book but I can most definitely say it will not be my last! I'm checking out the Fallen Crest series next.

one of my favorites

I loved it. Tijan is a wonderful Author. This is a must read. I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. So I bought the Audiobook so I could listen while I clean.

Anti-Stepbrother

Falling in love with her step brother, at first she fell in love with him (Kevin), but now she (Summer), is now in love with his fraternity brother (Caden). I am guessing this is why it's called Anti-Stepbrother, she's (Summer) is now cool with her step brother (Kevin) it's crazy how their parents found out they had *** (Kevin and Summer). But they not ***ING though, she's dating someone else (Caden) , he a THOT (Her Step brother). We'll was one, he's dating someone else, that's good)! Since Summer changed him (Kevin) from being a Thotism! Good book, I have enjoyed every book I've read by Tijan.

Audio was great, book was... meh

I really liked the female narrator. She did a pretty good job of portraying a barely legal college freshman. I wish the male narrator had more to say, though I know that's just the way the book was written.

As for the book itself, it was not my favorite by this author. It was very new adult, high school to college drama with some some strange outcomes. Maybe I'm just burnt out on the whole step-brother hookup theme that even having it in the back story was a turn off.

Even so, the author did a good job with the flow of the story, her writing style stayed true throughout, and there were several relatable events.

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Title: A Beautiful Funeral

Author: Jamie McGuire

Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt, Joe Arden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A Beautiful Funeral: A Novel is now a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best seller!

Losing has never been easy for a Maddox, but death always wins.

Eleven years to the day after eloping in Vegas with Abby, Special Agent Travis Maddox delivers his own brand of vigilante justice to mob boss Benny Carlisi. Vegas's oldest and most violent crime family is now preparing for vengeance, and the entire Maddox family is a target.

The secret Thomas and Travis have kept for a decade will be revealed to the rest of the family, and for the first time the Maddoxes will be at odds. While none of them are strangers to loss, the family has grown, and the risk is higher than ever. With brothers against brothers and wives taking sides, each member will make a choice - let the fear tear them apart, or make them stronger.

Members Reviews:

Intricately woven story....well worth a listen

This is a series (unfortunately for me) I started with this one, the last in the series!! I have to read the others to get up to speed-- because McGuire has me that interested in going back to listen to the others! This book can be read as a stand alone because McGuire gives enough back ground information to keep you abreast of some of the complicated relationships between the characters. She did an absolutely STELLAR job of giving just enough information to keep the current story relevant, but, at the same time, makes you want to go back and read the story lines you have missed!

If you choose this listen, you will find the story synopsis was vague and no where near the intricacies of relationships between the characters. Two of the brothers are FBI and their cover has been blown making the entire family a target for the mob. What transpires as the story unfolds shows the emotional trauma that is family unfold as they realize that despite the hurt and what some of them considered betrayal, their only chance of survival is sticking together and fight for their lives.

Joe Arden always delivers a steady, excellent performance. This is my first listen to Ms. Schanubelt, but she also did a good job.

I recommend using a credit for this story. It is relevant, heart wrenching in some places and the character development is unparalleled! Well done Ms. McGuire!

Don't read this book if you love the series!

I was so disappointed with this book. I have loved this series so much! And to have it end this way. I felt that things were still left unresolved and the family was left in so much turmoil! It was terribly sad and one of the character deaths was so unnecessary to the story and useless. And then to just brush it off with one sentence was unfair. This book left me hanging with the status on all of the Maddox boys and their relationships.

I wish that I had read reviews prior to reading this book as it has left me sad and wishing that I didn't read it.

Balling my eyes out.

Jamie McGuire is an amazing author. This isn't the usual genre I read, but that's how good this series is. This book will have you crying your eyes out.

wonderful

A beautiful ending to a wonderful series. I've truly enjoyed the journey. I wish that one of the people didn't have to die. that was a hard one to take.

Tears

Get out the tissues. I loved the entire collection of Maddox's. Jamie made a very strong family with them , warts and all . Best advice start from beginning and keep on to the end.