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Title: Beach Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories, Volume 2

Author: Lisa Scott

Narrator: Tamara A. McDaniel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-13

Publisher: Lisa Scott Macdonough

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Beach Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories is set in the summer sun on Cape Cod. Fun, sweet, and sassy love stories to squeeze into your busy life. Discover the loose thread that connects the stories and ties up in a perfect, happy ending. Each short story is 9,000 - 12,000 words in length.

Stories include: "Ex On The Beach": She's trying to forget the fiancé who cancelled their wedding - until she sees her ex on the beach.

"She's Hot Now": She never used to get a second look; now Natalie's the hottie on the beach. Can she handle the heat?

"Girls Just Wanna Have Finn": It's girls' week at the beach - until the hottie from high school shows up. So who gets Finn?

"Washed Up": When she saves her dream guy at the beach, he wants something more....

"Hot for Summer": The beach goddesses are after the most eligible bachelor on the shore. So why is he hot for Summer?

Members Reviews:

Great light romance vacation pick.

Would you listen to Beach Flirts! 5 Romantic Short Stories, Volume 2 again? Why?

Yes, it was a fun, romantic and relaxing. Perfect to take to the beach or cottage or even you own back yard retreat. A bunch of light-hearted romantic stories, each stands alone but they are related by tone and setting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There were plenty of couples to fall in love with as they fell in love with each other (sometimes again). It is hard to choose a favorite when you enjoyed all the stories.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any beach is paradise for me.

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

I always love the moment when it seems they will never get together and then they do!

Any additional comments?

I will be looking forward to listening to the other "flirts".

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Title: Always Her Cowboy

Subtitle: Search for Love, Book 4

Author: Karen Rose Smith

Narrator: Ben Maclaine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-13

Publisher: Karen Rose Smith

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A sweetly sexy contemporary ranch romance by Karen Rose Smith with an old-fashioned flavor but a modern twist.

Once a doctor, Zack leaves tragedy behind and heads for a life that once brought him peace. He finds a temporary job on the Rising Star Ranch in Wyoming. Lucy McIntyre, adopted into a large family who loves her, does her father a favor by checking the man's references as well as doing a face to face interview. Lucy never expects the sizzling magnetic pull toward Zackary Burke. Almost immediately she realizes he's a complicated man. But she has her own secret. And in the middle of Zack's interview she receives an unusual call from the family lawyer that could lead her on a search for a lost sibling

Family and romance clash. But Lucy thaws Zack's heart until he wants to remain Always Her Cowboy.

Warning: Consummated love scenes

Members Reviews:

Always Her Cowboy

Lucy McIntyre needed a temporary hand at the Rising Star Ranch to replace her brother temporarily while he worked out some problems. Her father raised cattle but his main focus was Quarter Horses, and that was Lucyâs love as well.

When Zachery Burke road in on his Harley inquiring about the job Lucy was very surprised; he looked like a cowboy except for his helmet and motorcycle. She was not thrilled with him but he had already spoken to her father and it seemed like he already had the job wrapped up. The only problem for the both of them was that the Ranch didnât have a bunkhouse so he would have to live in their house and take meals with the family. Zack was especially not happy, he wanted to be alone and away from people. He decided to take the job and try it out for awhile and if it didnât work out, he would leave.

You really have to read the story if you want to know more beyond this point; I donât want to give anything away. It is a very heartwarming story and I really enjoyed reading it!

I really enjoyed the book

I really enjoyed the book. It was wonderfully romantic how each had a past situation had brought them together. I would be a good read about how to path of life comes together One was an online student and was not able to have children while the other had a painful past and left his life leisure. . .

Sigh

A wonderful story of the strength of love and the beautiful thing that life can be when we open our hearts. Karen Rose Smith is a master at creating amazing characters who are warm and believable. This is a book, I can read again and again. It will probably become one of the holiday traditions books I read between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year.

One of the Best

Always Her Cowboy is possibly one of the best short romances I've read. The story is compelling and completely believable; the characters are real, rounded but flawed and entirely lovable. Of course, you know things will turn out happily - but will they? That's the question that comes up with every plot twist and they keep you guessing until the end. If you love character-driven stories with passion and sizzle, if you've dreamed of living on a ranch and falling in love with a cowboy, then Always Her Cowboy is the book for you. Read it, you'll love it. And then you'll do what I did - buy another in Karen Rose Smith's Search For Love series.

Great read!

I like how the author ties characters from one book to the next.

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Title: Take Me, I'm Yours

Author: Donna Fasano

Narrator: Barbara-Ann Horne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-13

Publisher: Donna Fasano

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Sexy single dad Derek Mitchell had learned the hard way to never trust a beautiful woman. So although he would always be indebted to Lainey Adams for thwarting a kidnapping attempt on his beloved daughter, he wasn't about to show his gratitude by offering his heart on a silver platter! But what was the brooding bachelor to do when his matchmaking millionaire father rewarded Lainey's heroism...by giving her part of the family fortune? For despite Derek's love phobia, something about the beguiling Lainey touched his soul, filling him with hope-and desire. Yet he sensed that she was keeping secrets-the kind that could shatter his world....

Members Reviews:

Wrong narrator

Couldn't finish listening to this horrible rendition. The narrator was all wrong for this book. Her accent was childish; she so grossly mispronounced words that it detracted from the story. If you're looking for a saccharine-sweet and completely implausible modern fairy-tale kind of story (which I sheepishly admit to wanting on occasion) it could have been alright--if you overlook the hero's rather abrupt about face and the heroine's unrealistic character and the flat, one dimensional Stepford children. But the narrator sounded like she'd be better off reading children's books. She frequently put accents on the wrong syllables, spoke with broad, nasal vowels, dropped "r"s (dearly sounded like daily; barber sounded like bobber) and wrongly added "r"s (drawering?? Speech therapists work on that with school children!) ) and slight lisp were too distracting to tolerate. She also really should work on consistent voice characterization. Sometimes in a conversation between the man and the woman, the narrator gave the man a higher pitched tone than the woman. Bizarre. Overall, not worth the credit. Thanks, Audible.com, for your return policy!

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Title: Stand-In Star

Author: Rachael Johns

Narrator: Loretta Rollins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-13

Publisher: Carina Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

As an anthropologist, Holly McCartney is more comfortable in a museum than shopping on Rodeo Drive. She isn't prepared for the media frenzy on her arrival in L.A. to accept a posthumous acting award for her late sister...or for her sister's gorgeous friend Nate Devlin to come to her rescue. Though he resents her for some reason, she can't fight their irresistible chemistry - especially when the paparazzi force her to stay at his mansion.

Photographer Nate only agrees to help Holly survive Hollywood for her sister's sake, but she soon gets under his skin in a way no other woman has. The more time he spends with her, the more his attraction grows and he finds himself opening up to her in ways he never expected. But will ghosts of the past stand in the way of their perfect Hollywood ending?

Members Reviews:

Narrator sounds like an automaton. DNF

I couldn't get past the first hour. I cannot believe they would use a narrator this bad. She pauses ever few words. It's like a machine. Honestly, I don't know if the book is bad, or not.

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Title: The Risk-Taker

Author: Kira Sinclair

Narrator: Marilyn Grove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-01-13

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Subject: Totally buff ranger Gage Harper

Current Status: Walking wounded - both physically and mentally

Mission: Finally get the girl he could never have

Obstacle: She may just be the biggest risk he's ever taken

All returned POW Gage Harper wants to do is forget, even if he has to let some gym rat beat him to a pulp to do it. He certainly doesn't want to tell the tale of his heroism to the tabloids. Especially since he's no hero.... But one journalist is determined to get the inside scoop - and she's the only girl Gage has never been able to resist.

Hope Rawlings never took Gage's romantic advances seriously growing up. After all, she was just his buddy, and a guy like Gage could have any girl he wanted. But now she needs his story to get her dream job in the city. And she's willing to do anything to get it.

Members Reviews:

Bad Narration

Would you try another book from Kira Sinclair and/or Marilyn Grove?

Not sure. The story was slow and narration did not capture my attention.

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Title: Hers for the Holidays

Author: Samantha Hunter

Narrator: Julia Duvall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-12

Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Berringer Bodyguards File #2

Name: Ely Berringer

Biggest weakness: This good boy likes a bad, bad girl.

Bodyguard Ely Berringer's job was simple: find the missing woman. But there's nothing simple about smokin'-hot tattoo artist Lydia Hamilton or the fact that they once shared a wickedly sexy night together. And once he finds her in Montana, he realizes that one night with Lydia was definitely not enough!

Lydia's been trying to sort out the sale of her childhood home and ranch. But lately there's been a rash of nasty incidentsbreak-ins, damaged propertyjust enough to convince Ely that he needs to stick around. And if that means some no-strings-attached naughty nights? Well, he's all herseven if it is only for the holidays!

Members Reviews:

Five star surprise, Hot romance worth the credit

Ely Berringer is this nice guy that is very clean-cut, cute, and sexy and all man. He meets Lydia who knocks him for a loop. After being a part for a while they meet up again. At their first meeting Lydia helps to patch up Ely who has a broken heart. Now its Ely's turn to help Lydia patch up her heart and mistakes from her past. This aspect is what made me really like Ely; he really does care for Lydia. Lydia did a terrible thing when she was a teenager and she can't get passed it without Ely's help. In the middle of these two love birds dealing with emotional baggage there is a sub-plot going on that adds an element of danger to the story. All of this is going on during the holiday season which Lydia does not like to engage in. This is a great holiday story, but it would be a great listen anytime really. Not to mention the romance is hot, hot hot! The narration of the story was excellent. I will be looking for more books from this author and narrator.

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Title: The Professional

Author: Rhonda Nelson

Narrator: Liz Chastain, Rachel Green

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-12

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Ranger Security Investigational Files

Case #125: A Retirement-Home Robber?

Notes: Jeb "The Professional" Anderson is sent undercover to investigate thefts at a seniors residence. But what happens when a sexy suspect steals his heart?

Former military man Jeb Anderson accepted a job at Ranger Security to regain some control over his life. But when he goes undercover to investigate a series of thefts at a retirement home, his number one suspect completely unravels his control and sends his libido sky-high!

As far as massage therapist Sophie O'Brien is concerned, Jeb is infuriating. Still, she'd like nothing more than to find out just what's underneath Jeb's reserved exterior - and his clothes! Because if he's half as talented as his nickname implies, letting him uncover all her secrets will be very, very satisfying.

Members Reviews:

2 Books! Nice Fluffy Listens

There are two books in this download. The Professional and The Player. The Professional deals with Sophie a massage therapist at the Seniors Assisted Living Community where her grandmother lived until her passing. Sophie is loved by all of the Seniors there. However, jewelry starts to be taken from the safe's of some of the seniors, so Jeb a former Army Ranger, now a security expert with some former rangers is called in to investigate. He takes one look at Sophie and his world shakes. While formulaic, it is still an interesting 5 hour listen.

The narrator has a pleasant voice, however she put me to sleep a couple of times, she would be a great bedtime reader of childrens books but she didn't do anything for this book. In fact all she did was read, very little change in her voice.

The Player, deals with Jamie Flanagan, another Army Ranger, who leaves the service and set up the security firm with two other former rangers. Jamie and his friends are suffering with guilt over the death of one of their buddies, actually Matt (Max) died in Jamie's arms, so Jamie seeks forgetfulness in the arms of any available woman. (hence the name) Their former Commanding Officer realizes this and agrees to let them leave the service if each one of them would grant him one final mission if he ever need them. They agree. Jamie is the first who is called upon, The general needs him to guard his granddaughter. He gives Jamie a stern warning about keeping his hands to himself, and no funny business with his beloved granddaughter, just keep her safe. HHmmmm he just put a fox in the hen house and told him not to bite.....

This narrator was much better than the first one.

I enjoyed both these books, yes they are fluffy, but sometimes you really need something mindless to listen to take your mind off everyday worries.

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Title: Switched

Author: HelenKay Dimon

Narrator: Gia St. Claire

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-12

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

For Aaron McBain, it was just another routine job, protecting his client at an office Christmas party. Until commandos stormed the place and took a hostage. But they had the wrong woman the very woman Aaron had started dating - under a different cover.

Risa Peters couldn't convince the gunmen she was the wrong hostage, nor could she believe her so-called "tax attorney" boyfriend wrested her away. But as the threats against her escalated, Risa and Aaron found themselves trapped in the building in the midst of a deadly conspiracy. And only her sexy new protector - a man she hardly knew but already wanted - stood between her and a bullet.

Members Reviews:

Switched

I really liked this story---this was an exciting and adventurous book!! Loved men like Aaron and Royal--they are what dreams are made off--thank you for this book HelenKay!!!

Really wanted to like this, but didn't

First off, series romance is not usually my thing because I tend to find the shorter lengths work to the detriment of character development, but this one sounded fun and the price was right on my Kindle. Alas, much as I wanted it to work out, the book did not meet my expectations.

The plotting through the first half was fast-paced enough to keep my interest even as sparks failed to fly between the main characters. Unfortunately, at the halfway mark, the action ceased and the bad chemistry between Aaron and Risa was dragged front and center. I didn't feel like they had sex because there was any desire between the two, but rather they're in a book that demands it as part of the structure. Awkward. That said, the book was a quick, pleasant read that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

Switched

Aaron McBain owns his own security company. What he thought would be a typical security protection job at a corporate Christmas party turned into an all-night adventure when men with guns and bombs enter the picture.

Risa Peters is in the wrong place at the wrong time. She goes to the not-yet-opened facility to check it out for her company's holiday party. Who knew needing to use the restroom would bring her face to face with a man (Aaron) who she went on a couple of dinner dates with. Also finding out Aaron isn't the tax attorney he claimed to be and carried more guns and had more moves than any she'd seen outside the movies also took her by surprise.

Aaron has to put puzzle pieces together as to why these armed men storming the party are trying to kidnap Risa. Risa (in the beginning) wants to know why Aaron never called her after their last date. However, after numerous attempts to kidnap her occur, she puts that question on the back burner and works with Aaron and his assistant Royal on trying to get out alive. Not an easy feat when they encounter danger at every turn.

Unbeknownst to Aaron, the CEO of the company he is protecting has a jealous mistress. A mistress who arranged for her own kidnapping to make her lover jealous. Risa is mistaken for her, though Aaron, Risa and Royal have no idea.

While trying to escape to safety, Risa lets Aaron know she wants to know why he didn't call, and somehow that discussion is tabled. He wants her safe. Royal finds amusement in their bantering.

Things take a turn when the new construction is rocked with an explosion.

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Title: Rancher's Deadly Risk

Author: Rachel Lee

Narrator: Annie Hinkle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-12

Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In these rugged mountains, Cassie thought she'd finally found the small-town welcome she's been looking for her whole life. But after she stops some school bullies, suddenly the rest of this close-knit community isn't acting so friendly. The threats begin, and this schoolteacher has nowhere to turn for help - until a rugged, mysterious rancher steps in.

Lincoln Blair has been drawn to Cassie from day one. That's why he's avoiding the too-tempting new teacher - he knows from experience that outsiders get bored and leave. Still, he just can't help wanting to protect Cassie when trouble starts. As her danger grows, Linc realizes it's his heart he's forgotten to safeguard.

Members Reviews:

A different route for Rachel Lee to take

A romance, yes. A mystery, yes. But also a very interesting look at bullying and the consequences of that, be it an adult trying to stop it, a child suffering through the bullying or others realizing the consequences of such actions. The "other" villain did come out of left field in one way, but in another way, it made sense. He was mentioned earlier in the book and kind of "creaped out" the heroin but, like so many of us, she tended to ignore this person. I think the story may have been better without the added bad person but then, maybe not because he was there to help the hero and heroin resolve their issues. I will probably re-read this story at some point as I like to sit down during a vacation and re-read favorite series.

Rancher's Deadly Risk

I'm a big fan of Rachel Lee, and I chose this book because I own and enjoy rereading the other Conard County titles. While this wasn't among my top favorites, I was interested in the message about trying different methods to get rid of bullying in schools and out. It wasn't preachy, and the characters came across as concerned and sincere. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys western romance with a little more realism than usual.

Be brave and stand up

Another great book from Raahel Lee. This one deals with bullies and a small town where people are always afraid of change or hurting someone's feelings. It has been a while since I read this so can't give you more details but trust me it was good.

Excellent subject

I really liked this story. It's unfortunate that such things happen at all but they do. I'm not going to give up the subject matter here. If you like Rachel Lee, you will like this next installment in the Conard County series.

Great Read

Rachel Lee is the one of my favorite authors. I have followed the Conard County series almost since the first book and look forward to each new installment. Even though this is a series book you don't need to read the preceding books to know what is going on and that is another reason that I like this book.

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Title: Wendy Modern Wicked Fairy Tales: An Erotic Suspense Romance

Author: Selena Kitt

Narrator: Holly Hackett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-20-12

Publisher: Excessica

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In this modern version of the fairy tale classic, Peter finds his Wendy while looking for a rare book on 'shadow' in the library. After hearing Wendy's tale of woe, he invites her and her two little brothers, Michael and John, to come live at his house in south Florida - a place he calls Neverland. But although a large cross-dressing blonde named Tink - who lives with Peter and his band, The Lost Boys - isn't too happy about Wendy's arrival, it's Peter's nemesis, James Hook, who proves to be the new couple's greatest challenge.

Members Reviews:

Just missing a shirtless Fabio on the cover...

Just not enough sex to make up for the ridiculous premise. There is a lot of potential here to write some good filth but it read more like a Harlequin romance novel.

Not enough Fairytale

I was hoping it would be more fairytale like. Instead it was just a story set in our world featuring characters of the same names.

And Captain Hook???

A very interesting adaption of the original book... As with all the Selena Kitt books, You will not be disappointed