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Title: I'm Still Here

Author: Clélie Avit

Narrator: Helen Johns, Sam Alexander

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-16

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

A modern-day Sleeping Beauty story of love and hope, for fans of Jojo Moyes.

Elsa has been in a coma for five months. With all hope of reviving her gone, her family and doctors are having to face the devastating fact that it might be time to turn off her life support....

They don't realise that in the past few weeks, Elsa has regained partial consciousness; she knows where she is and can hear everyone talking around her bed, but she has no way of telling them she's there.

Thibault is in the same hospital visiting his brother, a drunk driver responsible for the deaths of two teenage girls. Thibault's emotions are in turmoil, and, needing a retreat, he finds his way into Elsa's room. Seeing her lying there so peacefully, he finds it hard to believe she is not just sleeping.

Thibault begins to visit Elsa regularly. As he learns more about her through her family and friends, he begins to realise that he is developing feelings for her. And when he talks to her, he can't help feeling that she can hear his every word.

For Elsa, his visits are like a breath of fresh air. Finally here is someone who speaks to her as if she is a real-life person. Who makes her laugh. And who gives her something to fight for....

And so begins a love story that might just save both their lives.

Members Reviews:

Riveting

My friend and I listened to this book on a long weekend car trip. Made the trip that much more memorable.

Great

This was such an interesting story. I couldn't wait to get back to it every time I had to stop.

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Title: The Secret Years

Author: Barbara Hannay

Narrator: Blazey Best

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-16

Publisher: Wavesound Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

When Lucy Hunter stumbles upon her grandfather's World War II memorabilia, she finds a faded photograph of a stunning young woman and a series of heartfelt letters. They are clues about the secret years, a period of Lucy's family history that has been kept a mystery...until now.

From the wild beauty of the Australian bush to England's rugged south coast, this is a deeply moving story of heartbreak, heroism and homecoming by a beloved multiaward-winning author.

Critic Reviews:

"A sprawling love story set in the stunning north Queensland hinterland - this is Barbara Hannay at her best." (Queensland Country Life)

"Will have you laughing one moment and in tears the next." (Talking Books)

Members Reviews:

Loved this, smiled and wept, and smiled

Wonderful interwoven stories, adored the George and Harry parts, was cheering for Lucy and so pleased for Ro. Taken on a gorgeous journey through the Secret Years. Loved it.

Fantastic Book

Loved this book making it very difficult to pause and the narrator has a brilliant ability to switch characters

A beautiful book!

I can't think of a more beautiful story to be written with its background in Townsville and Western Queensland. These areas are very familiar to me. As an added coincidence my pioneer ancestors (to North Queensland) came from Devon.

I loved this book!

This is my first Barbara Hannah book and can't wait to start another one!

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Title: Katy Carter Wants a Hero

Author: Ruth Saberton

Narrator: Emma Fenney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Katy Carter knows she's no domestic goddess: she's scatterbrained, she needs a fire extinguisher at the ready when she's cooking and she daily falls off the diet wagon. But that doesn't stop her fantasising about a hero to call her own. And Katy thinks she's found him in fiancé James, a charming, high-flying city banker.

So why, then, does Katy find herself scribbling steamy historical romances every spare moment she gets and daydreaming about becoming a published author when she ought to be paying attention in staff meetings?

As her wedding day looms, Katy determines to become a wife James can be proud of and employs the help of her best friend, Oliver, to impress James' colleagues and family. But despite best laid plans, the pair set off a hilarious train of events that leads Katy on a crazy journey through celebrity, chaos and makeovers and, finally, into the arms of her hero.

Members Reviews:

A definite must read! Another Fabulous UK author

Super funny book. Katy Carter has such a great, active imagination. At so e points I didn't know if it as her, or her character Milandra whom was our true heroine. However, Katy definitely rises to the occasion to become the fabulous heroine of the story.

Katy is an English school teacher, who is currently engaged to her one time childhood friend turned banker fiancé, James. James is definitely not the likable character, from the get go we get a sense of foreboding that he probably isn't the Hero that Katy Carter is wanting.

But who is the hero that Katy Carter wants? Is she too self involved with her imaginary world to notice her own prince charming ! With a fantastic cast of characters and unstoppable humor this book definitely delivers on all notes. It has he humorous side, emotional connections, and the parts that just piss you off. It even manages to throw on some unexpected bits hat you just don't see coming. And when you have been an avid reader for years, your truly appreciate when an author can slip on a surprise or two along the way.

I definitely will be purchasing more of ms. Sabertons novels!

Two Stars

Liked her other book a lot. Didn't care for this one.

The main character is just so much of a pushover

I really can't stand it when the main character does not have a backbone to begin with because I believe women are more than just identified as doormats as was said several times in this story. Partial redemption is not enough to redeem this character from being a needy and weak woman.

Holding out for a Hero!

Katy Carter Wants A Hero probably couldn't be classified as having a unique plot - after all, it's one I read multiple times a month but the fact is I didn't pick this up for it's uniqueness, I picked it up because it looked like a fun and light read. I had no expectations as to how I would like the book and went into it with a completely open mind. The book is told entirely from Katy's point of view and I was hooked incredibly quickly. I don't know whether that was because of how simple the writing style was, or how likeable Katy was, or just how fun it all was, but the book sucked me in and wouldn't let go. The opening of the book sees Katy writing parts of her novel (kind of what I expect a Mills & Boon book to be like) whilst in a school meeting and it was very quick off the mark, not to mention quite hilarious.

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Title: The Butterfly Summer

Author: Harriet Evans

Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples, Juanita McMahon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-16

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

You follow the hidden creek towards a long-forgotten house. They call it Keepsake, a place full of wonder...and danger.

Locked inside the crumbling elegance of its walls lies the story of the Butterfly Summer, a story you've been waiting all your life to hear. This house is Nina Parr's birthright. It holds the truth about her family - and a chance to put everything right at last.

Critic Reviews:

"Harriet Evans is a master at creating characters you feel like you know inside out." (Heat)

Members Reviews:

Interesting storyline but probably best to read rather then listen

I'm always disappointed when the narrator attempts to do the accents, unfortunately the dodgy American and 'terribly posh' interpretation (which is constant for the characters) made it difficult to get into, i'm surprised they didn't ditch the accents. It's a shame as its a good story. I'm midway through but tempted to read the book instead.

Ok but not her best

I've enjoyed some of Evans' previous books. Her accessible writing and talent as an author of books that hook but are bereft of unutterable woe and miserable endings that I, as someone bedridden and too often in intolerable pain, cannot cope with; made her works ones I looked out for.

Sadly this did not capture my heart and mind or absorb as I had hoped or needed. It is pleasing enough and I'm sure will be popular with many, but it is plods rather and doesn't have the magnetism, charm and pull I'd hoped for.

5 Stars

A bittersweet and beautifully told story. Read with depth of the characters. An intelligent and enjoyable listen.

The Butterfly Summer

This book kept me enthralled. What a wonderful story I really enjoyed all of it.

Good story- childlike narrator.

It was an interesting story- a love story type saga that spanned generations. The voice of the younger narrator was irritating however- rhyming 'book' with 'suck'?

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Title: Duchess in Love

Subtitle: Duchess Quartet, Book 1

Author: Eloisa James

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-16

Publisher: Rosa Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Gina was forced into marriage with Camden, the Duke of Girton, at an age when she'd have been better off in a schoolroom than a ballroom. Directly after the ceremony, her spouse promptly fled to the continent, leaving the marriage unconsummated and Gina quite indignant.

Now she is one of the most well-known ladies in London and living on the edge of scandal....

Critic Reviews:

"Eloisas gift for creating complex, richly layered characters pays off." (Booklist)

"Exquisitely written, insightful, hilarious and sometimes bawdy." (Library Journal")

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable audible book full of fun and frolics

A good story but sadly not very historically accurate. Too many anachronisms for my liking like a darts board in a pub 100 years before the game was invented.

Fun but flawed.

I enjoyed this book immensely because I enjoy Eloisa's style but I imagine it must have been one of her early works as it has several anachronisms in it that jar a little. However her characters and dialogue are always enjoyable and Justine Eyre's delivery is spot on. Definitely worth a listen.

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Title: Fool for Love

Subtitle: Duchess Quartet, Book 2

Author: Eloisa James

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-16

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Lady Henrietta Maclellan longs for the romantic swirl of a London season. But as a rusticating country maiden, she has always kept her passionate nature firmly under wraps - until she meets Simon Darby.

Simon makes her want to whisper promises late at night, exchange kisses on a balcony and receive love notes. So Henrietta lets her imagination soar and writes a letter...a very risqué love letter that somehow becomes shockingly public.

Critic Reviews:

"This spry story will seduce readers with its wily wit and distinctive characters." (Publishers Weekly)

"Eloisa James is extraordinary." (Lisa Kleypas)

Members Reviews:

Loved It!

I have read this story once before. I enjoyed then and now. I love the way the author brings her characters into all the stories. And at the end of each story leaves us wondering what will happen to a certain character. Now, to the next book to find Esme and Sebastian happily ever after. I have already the book once but am looking forward to reading again. The story had intrigue, surprises, betrayal, romance, and a happily ever after.

Five Stars

Comedy and seduction at its finest.

A real keeper!

Wonderful! Eloisa James at her best.

A very satisfying romance

I loved Henrietta! She is not the cliche "feisty" heroine who is constantly contrary and angry and rash. She is strong-willed, but not stubborn. She knows herself, she's smart, and she's honest. No silly misunderstandings that last the whole book because the heroine can't tell the hero how she feels.

Simon didn't fall into a simple mold either. I would have liked to know more about his feelings towards his late Uncle, his Aunt, and his step-sisters. But the important thing was that I knew exactly how he was feeling about Henrietta, and so did she because he showed her and told her.

Esme and Sebastian's story is compelling (although not complete in this book). In all, this book manages to be fun and witty, and also portray deeper feelings authentically. It will stay in my library!

Love this book

Simon Darby is a great character . Henrietta also seems like a nice person. I like a book where the character are nice. I also read the book about Simons brother Tobias. Waiting for the book about Giles or did he not survive...

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Title: The Jade Lioness

Author: Christina Courtenay

Narrator: Julia Franklin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-16

Publisher: Rosa Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Nagasaki, 1648: Temperance Marston longs to escape England and explore the exotic empire of Japan. When offered the chance to accompany her cousin and Captain Noordholt on an expedition to Nagasaki, she jumps at the opportunity. On a foolhardy venture, she meets Kazuo.

Kazuo is fascinated by her blond hair and blue eyes, but he has a mission to complete: Kazuo must restore his family's honour. But when Temperance is kidnapped, he has to make a decision - can he save her and keep the promise he made to his father?

Critic Reviews:

"Along with some brilliantly crafted secondary characters, and the storyline of the mystery of the Jade Lioness, Christina Courtenay has delivered a fantastic addition to the Kumashiro Saga which is definitely not to be missed." (Old Victorian Quill)

Members Reviews:

Predictable

A fairly predictable love story but I still enjoyed it. It will cheer you up if you are feeling down.

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Title: But I Said Forever

Subtitle: Parker Sisters, Book 2

Author: Jennifer Gilby Roberts

Narrator: Helen Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Jennifer Roberts

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

A British chick lit romantic comedy novel.

This book is part of the Parker Sisters British chick lit series, but can be heard as a standalone (no cliffhanger).

Expect little, forgive much?

After a whirlwind courtship, Brittany Beresford married her Prince Charming and looked forward to living happily ever after. Five years later, she's been reduced to a not-quite-desperate housewife, with a husband who spends more time flossing his teeth than holding meaningful conversations with her.

She braves his disapproval and turns working mother and, other than feeling far more drawn to a handsome baker she works with than him, things seem to be looking up. But then she discovers that his "hobbies" include something even worse than golf - and he expects her to put up and shut up.

Fairy tale illusions shattered, but still believing marriage is for life and wanting the best for her son, Brittany has a choice to make: should she follow her heart or her conscience?

Members Reviews:

Good Read

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Sometimes we can be very naive when we are you in which case Brittiany finds out later on in her marriage to Phillip. But she desides to do something about it. Get a job at a local bakery and enjoys it tremendously. When she soon finds out a secret that Phillip has been hiding she takes even futher action of her life and files for divorce. But she still wants to hold on the the fairy tale though. She at least has friends around her that are far smatre and helpful to her. Loved the book and can't wait to read more from Jennifer Roberts books.

Fabulous!

This was such a fun read! A quick read with some good laughs. I'm so happy that Ms. Roberts has given us more of the Parker sisters!

Brittany was easy to relate to. It was great to read her POV since Mel had painted her as such a brat in the first book. I liked hearing her take on Mel as well, and loved that Mel and Will showed up in this book (I missed them so).

I can't wait to read more from this series!

Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book, as well as the others written by the author. If your read both books of the Parker Sisters Series, you'll be able to see she does a fantastic job giving each sister a very distinctive voice. Both stories are great, very contemporary, and entertaining. I truly liked the transformation of Brittany and her overall journey. All secondary characters are also charming and add nicely to the plot.

Fantastic read

Entertaining, funny story, perfect for the beach or to relax.You won't be able to put it down. I give it a 5 star because I got what I expected.

One Star

The main character was stuck up and judgemental over something so trivial.

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Title: Head over Heels

Author: Jill Mansell

Narrator: Patricia Gallimore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-28-16

Publisher: Headline Review

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Jill Mansell, who has written many other best-selling novels including Three Amazing Things About You and The One You Really Want, is at her warmhearted best with Head over Heels.

Jessie has kept the identity of her son Oliver's father a secret for years. She's stunned when she discovers that the man in question, actor Toby Gillespie, has just moved in next door. The truth's about to come out.

One glance at Oliver, and a little mental arithmetic, and Toby has the situation sussed. Meeting the son he never knew he had is the shock of a lifetime. It's a shock, too, for Toby's wife, the beautiful Deborah, though she seems to take it in her stride.

Would Deborah be so relaxed if she knew just how close Toby wants to get to the mother of his firstborn? As the attraction between them flares up again, Jessie just can't see her way to a happy ending. But no one is quite what they seem, and there are more surprises to come....

Members Reviews:

shame about the narrator

What did you like most about Head over Heels?

I've always enjoyed this book and was excited to get it on audiobook. It's a nice light hearted tale of love

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Awful. Such a posh/upper class accent. It was painful to listen to at times. Ive read this book many times and never imagined any of the characters wit poh accents, let alone ALL of them.

Narration spoils this audio book

Voice used for male parts very nasally and does get on your nerves. Spoils it for me.

Not one of Jill's best books

Voices

I gave up with listening to this as the male voices were horrendous and I couldn't cope with listening to them. It's a shame as I would have liked to see how the book finally panned out

Beautifully narrated

Patricia Gallimore is an amazingly clever narrator, she really brings the characters to life.

She tells this story with the same enthusiasm as all the other stories I've heard her read.

This was a great story, with a lovely unexpected ending.

Lovely

I have enjoyed the book as well as the narration very much. Vivid characters. Perfect relaxation.

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Title: Vets on Call

Author: Cathy Woodman

Narrator: Julia Barrie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-15

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

Publisher's Summary:

Motorbike-riding, leather-clad Ross looks like a bad boy, but underneath the leathers hes a good-looking charmer and he soon worms his way into the hearts of everyone in Talyton St George. Even vet nurse Shannon warms to him. So when she needs a place to live, it makes sense to move in with Ross. Just as a friend, of course.

As they grapple with escaped snakes and feral cats, their friendship deepens until they cant deny their feelings for each other any longer. But when a terrible accident leaves Shannons life in tatters, it changes their relationship forever. Because how will she ever know whether Ross is staying with her out of love or pity?

Members Reviews:

This is the best book I've read!

If you like reading about animals and relationships this is for you. I loved it!!!

Nice Village story

I liked this story because of it's innocence. No violence or gratuitous sex. Set in the Devon countryside the story tells the listener exactly what the title suggests.