Review: Dissension

Dissension by K.A. Salidas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••




Meghan truly brings out Mira's sardonic wit and feelings of entrapment. Her performance lends real life to all the characters making them all individualized. I am not sure I would have understood the truth desperation involved without her renderings. I will definitely be looking for more of her work and truly hope she continues on with this series :)



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Defiant And Unbroken



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Initiation. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to Complication!


Mira has been a slave in the Arena for 30 years. Fighting as a Gladiator she is undefeated. Probably the only reason she is still alive. After all she takes nothing from anyone no matter who they are. She has even tried to escape innumerable times... Attacked gaurds... You name it. She will not be meek and accept her Fate! She knows that one of these days she will escape... Or die trying. Will she ever escape? Will she get her friend out with her? Is her determination just a pipe dream? Or will she lose her next fight and be put to death? Why is she so set upon doing the impossible?



Lucian is both shocked and intrigued after meeting Mira. He knows that all he has been raised to believe is wrong just from one short meeting. He feels drawn to Mira and her unbroken indomitable spirit. He needs to keep her safe. Will she help him with his secret plans? Or will his attachment to her be discovered? Will she cause him to lose favor and be removed from power? Will she be the death of them both?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy post postapocalyptal dystopian supernatural fantasy horror with plenty of action, mystery, intrigue, and adventure with a dash of romance :)



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Review: Symphony of Light and Winter

Symphony of Light and Winter by Renea Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



This was my first experience with Michael Levine and Erin deWard ’s performance and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Michael is very good at accents and that lent another layer to his characters. Erin has a very good grasp at conveying myriad emotions. Overall I don't think any other pair of narrators could have pulled this off as well. I hope they continue to work together until the end of the series :)



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In The Blood



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Imposter's Kiss found at Chapter 22 in the Audible Audio Edition. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to Between The Waters!


Thinking Cyril (the love of her life) dead (since he died in her arms) or a figment of her imagination (as Michael told her) Linden moved on with her life. She recovered from her coma under Michael's care. Eventually he talked her into marrying him... With disastrous results. She woke up in bed with him dead next to her (they had consummated their marriage) the next morning. She vowed never to have sex or love again. Everything changes th e night of the Symphony Fund Raiser when her dead love walks into the room. Can he truly be alive? How? What is he? Why doesn't he remember her? Will being with him kill him again? Or is he exempt?



Cyril has no idea how the gorgeous creature in front of him gained his blood! He has no memory of her whatsoever! She draws him to her like no other. It makes no sense! Is she a trap carefully laid for him by his many enemies? Is she a cruel joke played upon him by the Gods? His Goddess? How can she be immune to his Curse? Could she possibly be his Light?



***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy historical to modern supernatural romances with sarcastic humor and steamy sex scenes filled with intrigue and mystery :)

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Review: Taming Jake

Taming Jake by JoMarie DeGioia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



The narration was great! The nuances of each character's emotions were clearly portrayed lending a depth to the story I might have missed if I was reading it instead of listening :) Each book in this series the narration hets better as she grows more familiar with the characters! I can't wait to listen to the rest of this series as Wendy Rich Stetson seems to completely convey the author's vision fully!



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The Thrillseeker Playboy & The Staid Accountant?





This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Finding Harmony. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to Loving Cassie!




Claire has pretty much spent her whole life worrying and planning because of her father's gambling addiction. She lives a very spartan life always scrimping and saving so that she can support both her father and herself. Rarely does she treat herself to even the smallest of luxuries. It just isn't in her budget. She is an excellent accountant because of her dilligence to the bottom line... After all, she has always had to do alot with a little. Meeting Jake throws her for a loop. She is so attracted to him... But he is dangerous. The kind of man to never settle down. Can she afford to take a chance on him? Will he be worth her while? Or will he just disappoint her the way her father always has? Can she trust him with her heart?


Jake never ever has relationships. Not even then friends with benefits kind. He has never even had a female friend! Claire intrigues him and he can't seem to stay away. He tries to be friends with her though deep down he knows he wants more. Will he be able to get her to let down her guard? Is he ready to take the ultimate chance and have a real relationship? Can he convince her he is worthy of her?


***This chicklit romance series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hopeful stories with plenty of steam and a dash of ecofriendly morals to go with the requisite HEA :)

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Review: Impostors' Kiss

Impostors' Kiss by Renea Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Interlude That Restores Hope

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Symphony Of Light And Winter!


Created by a cruel Goddess, Cyril is cursed. Fated to live forever, cursed until he finds his Light. He was created for sex but must never let his lover look into his eyes or the Curse will be upon them. He pleases his lovers but will not take advantage of a woman. His vow forbids it. Will he ever find his one true love? Is she just a figment of his imagination? Is there even a reason to go on hoping his Curse will end?

***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy historical supernatural romances with sarcastic humor and steamy sex scenes :)

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Review: Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air by Marla Josephs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



Jamie Lamchick's performance in this series keeps getting better! As the characters' relationships become more complex and their bonds deepen you can hear their feelings in her portrayals. I really adored her first performance in this series and she keeps getting better! Definitely going to keep listening to this series!


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Finally Fitting In


This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Alexander Ranch. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to Deep In The Night!


Feeling safe thinking Kevin (the Drainer that tried to kill her multiple times) is dead Lela still is working to become better at self defence by sparring with Sean who was reccomended to her by the Alexanders. She is getting pretty good and is proud of her progress. Having friends is also helping her to feel more normal. Too bad when Sean kissess her Jordan picks that time to finally reappear! Finding out they need her help on a real case AND that Kevin is alive and well (if incarcerated) further threatens her calm. Should she help on the case? What impact will that have on the secrecy of her powers? Should she give Jordan and her a real shot? Is she ready for a relations?


Jordan wants to keep Lela safe... And yet, he wants her to share every aspect of his life. It is a conundrum of epic proportions. He knows she is it for him but how can he convince her that she needs him? That they would be good together? How can he let her use her powers to help them and yet keep her safe? Can they make it work? Can she fit into the supernatural world and survive?


Filled with growing bonds of friendship and love this book is uplifting while still filled with the edge of your seat tension of any good mystery suspense thriller! It sucks you in and keeps you enthralled while leaving you wanting more :)


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy paranormal mystery action adventures with lots of intrigue and a bit of reluctant romance :)

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Review: The Zee Brothers : Zombie Exterminators

The Zee Brothers : Zombie Exterminators by Grivante
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



The performance was incredibly amusing and I loved the distinctly different characters! He has an incredible voice range and fully illustrated each one with his performance. The background music (opening and closing theme and Xanadu's Theme) was a really nice touch! Even if (because of the zombies) I now have "Thriller" stuck in my head :) I will definitely check out more titles by this narrator!




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Native American Zombie Mayhem


This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to the next one!


Jonah and Judas are zombie exterminators. Getting a call from a new client should be a good thing... Until they hear their client get eaten! They can't let a zombie outbreak get outta hand, so client alive or not, they are on the case. Will they be able to contain the zombie outbreak before it becomes a full fledged Apocalyse situation? Will they be able to break the Curse? Or will they get eaten first?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy zombie stories with a little horror splashed into a total Grindhouse darkly comedic action paranormal fantasy adventure with a smidge of sexy fun :)

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Review: Rock, Rattle & Roll

Rock, Rattle & Roll by Taryn Elliott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



As always Kai & Wen bring this story to life with their expressive dual narration! I get lost in the performance and wonder where the time went :) I can't imagine this series without their voices anymore. I am sure if I read any of these books later (instead of relistening) I will STILL hear their voices! Kind of like if you fall in love with a TV show and then read the books and hear the actors you love in your head for their respective parts... Amazing!



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Honeymooners Out Of Sync



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Rocked. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Twisted!



Harper has been out of sorts... Frayed and frazzled going without sleep or even alone time with Deacon. A new contract and a new album for the band will do that... Add in her new catering company Savory And Sweet and time becomes your enemy! Fortunately they both have some time off so they are going on their much anticipated Honeymoon FINALLY. Will they be able to set aside their burgeoning careers and actually take the time off? Will they be able to keep the promise and leave all work behind focusing only on them? Why is she so out of sorts?


Deacon decided to spring Harper from her last gig early... Partly because her frazzeled assistant Annie begged him to... Mostly because he has missed her and cannot wait to get her all to himself for an uninterrupted week! Theh have barely had time for each other lately and he is feeling the strain. Will their Honeymoon be as magical as he hopes? Or will their pressing career concearns make them distracted, antsy and miserable? What has been wrobg with Harper lately? Is it just lack of sleep and increased stress? Or is it something more... Someting worse? Are they doomed?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy contemporary rockstar romances with unconventional adopted families, self depreciating humor and lots of drama to go along with all the steamy love scenes :)

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Review: Rocked

Rocked by Taryn Elliott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



This fun rocker/chef romance was a great listen especially with the dual narration! I love the way Kai and Wen play off each other :) It is always easy to tell all the different characters apart so there is never any confusion. I would probably listen to just about anything narrated by them! Well ... Within reason hehe


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Just A Fling To Forever



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Rock, Rattle And Roll!


Harper is FINALLY a chef! She has been waiting for this since she was 17! Noone and nothing will get in the way of her totally rocking this job. No band, no rockstar, and certainly not her. She has worked too hard, studied too hard, to allow for any distractions. She loves the road and the road life. It's really all she has ever known. When she meets the gorgeous Deacon her instant lust and his love of her food along with his ability to make her laugh make her consider a short fling... Until she finds out he's a musician. Been there, done that, never again! Can she resist his constant flirting and attention when she feels so drawn to him? Should she even try? Is he as different as he seems?


Deacon is living his dream. When he meets Harper and rates her food he just knows he has to have her! He has never met another woman like her. She fascinates him in a way no woman ever has. He knows they would be great together... Now he just has to convince her. Why won't she give him a chance when she so clearly wants him? What does she have against musicians? Can he win her over before the tour ends?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy contemporary rockstar romances with alot of food porn, self depreciating humor and lots of drama to go along with all the steamy love scenes :)

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Review: Holding the Link

Holding the Link by Hope Welsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Prophecy Fulfilled


This series must be read in order. The first book is Linked. I can't wait to read the next one!


I love this series :) If I hadn't read it in order I would have been totally lost. I really enjoyed this book (though I wanted to kick Lana a few times) I wasn't at all disappointed in the storyline as it flowed well from the first book seamlessly :) A lot of times second books lose the momentum of the first but that was not the case here at all. Cole and Lana are great characters and I love how they interact.... No matter what it is always them against the world :) Insurmountable odds are beatable only because the strength of two becoming one is stronger than anything!



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy paranormal romance with a dash of Fate and a bit of horror :)

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Review: Linked

Linked by Hope Welsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fated For Each Other?



This series must her read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Holding The Link!


I was disappointed when this book was finished. I wanted more... The characters were real and totally likable. The action was fast paced and had good flow. The sex scenes were so well integrated into the plot the story could not have done without them. I can't see this book as erotica but that is not a bad thing. I guess if you wanted to it could be classed as tame erotica but personally I don't see it. Overall I would class this book as exceptional paranormal romance or maybe urban fantasy. Every true writer has their own voice and i truly enjoy Hopes! This book is for adults and as an adult I highly recommend it :)



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy paranormal romance with a dash of Fate and a bit of horror :)

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Review: Alexander Ranch

Alexander Ranch by Marla Josephs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



I loved this performance! Jaime Lamchick was very expressive and conveyed a lot of nuance to the characters I might have missed by reading instead of listening. I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to start listening to the next one :)


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In The Wrong Place At The Right Time


This series must be listened to (or read)in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Into Thin Air!



Lela has a special gift that she keeps secret from everyone (even her big brother who she lives with) ... She can feel other people's emotions and intentions and even sometimes read their inner thoughts. When she is out for some fun in the sun hiking she accidentally stumbles on three men... Two have guns and are threatening another on his knees. When one of them shoots, she gasps and turns to run away. They shoot at her and she jumps into the river allowing the current to take her away. When she emerges she sees a strange man sitting at the river bank. Is she saved? Or is he another of the men she just escaped? Will he help her?


Jordan feels drawn to the woman who so mysteriously appeared before him out of thin air. He only knows he must help her! He takes her back to the cabin and tends to her injuries the best he can. What makes her so important to him? Will he be able to help her? Or will he accidentally harm her? Where did she come from? How was she shot?


A heroine not interested in love and completely out of her depth meets a reluctant hero who doubts his ability not to be a villain in this quirky paranormal series filled with many other strong characters and lots of secrets!


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy paranormal mystery action adventures with lots of intrigue and a bit of reluctant romance :)

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Review: Finding Harmony

Finding Harmony by JoMarie DeGioia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The narration was great! The nuances of each character's emotions were clearly portrayed lending a depth to the story I might have missed if I was reading it instead of listening :) I can't wait to listen to the rest of this series as Wendy Rich Stetson seems to completely convey the author's vision fully!



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The Developer And The Conservationist?



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Taming Jake!



Harmony is a conservationist who works for Cypress Corners to make sure no nature is harmed by new development. It is her job to keep the rare plants safe from developers who would likely just destroy them to meet their almighty deadlines and keep their high profits flowing. Finding the rare buckwheat has been proof that she deserves her job. Now she just has to convince the handsome developer Rick he has to listen to her. Will they learn to work together? Or will they spend all their time fighting over what is more important, nature or the bottom line? Can she make him see reason? Why does he spark her interest when noone else has since college? Will she ever get over the past?


Rick has been working his whole life to gain his father's approval. He needs to keep his promise to his dead mother. Becoming heir apparent and the second in command at his father's empire is all that matters. He can't fail his mother's memory or his two siblings. No matter the price. He has no time for romance and he doesn't want it anyway! He will be happy when he FINALLY has his rightful place in the company. Doesn't he? Why is he so drawn to the one woman who can destroy his dreams? Could he be interested in more than a quick distraction?


***This chicklit romance series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hopeful stories with plenty of steam and a dash of ecofriendly morals to go with the requisite HEA :)



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Review: Shadowboxer

Shadowboxer by Cari Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


I absolutely adore the dual narration by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross! I have yet to hear a book featuring them that wasn't enhanced by their stellar performances :) They are both incredible actors who play really well off of each other. Every performance with them is an enthralling new treat! Enjoy!


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The Spider And The Fox


This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait for the next one!


Fighting is just a means to an end. Mia uses it to exorcise the demons of her past and to make extra money. Soon her baby sister Carly will be out of highschool and they will make a new life far away and together. Somewhere safer. Nicer. Like where they grew up. She just needs to convince Fox to fight her. Then she will have enough money for her endgame. Another new life... But this time for both of them. Too bad women fighters are not taken seriously. How will she convince him to get into the ring with her? What if he just laughs at her?


"Fox" (Tray) is bored. With fighting. With his life. With everything. He doesn't even know what he is looking for... Until he sees Mia on the street. She intrigues him like no other person ever has. Something about her is familiar and he knows he has never met her before. He'd remember. There is no other woman like her and he has to get to know her. Why is she so enticing? What makes her impossible to ignore or forget? Will he be able to get her to give him a shot? Why does he even want one?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy steamy humorous chicklit romances with some horror and alot of MMA goodness along with fractured people learning to trust and a HEA :)



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Review: I Bring the Fire: Part I Wolves

I Bring the Fire: Part I Wolves by C. Gockel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loki: Bound to Earth :)


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Monsters!


I adored this original new take on Loki :) Instead of being the dark evil being most portray him as C. Gockel shows the god's mischievous trickster side instead. Loki is one of the most misunderstood gods in the Norse pantheon.

The action and adventure kept me on the edge of my seat right until the end of this book. I have never been more amused by a god hiding in plain sight. It is totally believable (and more scary than I want to admit) the thought of Loki hiding among us and interfering in our little lives. I can't wait to read the rest of this series! Modern fantasy with loads of twists.

***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy stories detailing the modern exploits of the Old Gods mixed with scifi, fantasy, action, adventure and plenty of humor with a dash of romance and a bit of horror :)

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Review: Schism

Schism by Laura Maisano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



Listening to this book was riveting. I couldn't believe it was over! I will definitely keep an eye out for more books narrated by Ryan Prizio in the future :) I hope the author uses him again for the next book!


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Missing Memories And Hidden Monsters



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait for the next one!


Gabe is lost. He has complete amnesia. All he knows is he was in a car crash that robbed him of both his fiancèe Heather and every memory of his past. He struggles constantly trying to remember anything. When he meets Lea he feels engaged in life for the first time since he can remember. What is this strange girl up to? Can she really help him get his memory back?


Lea is always searching and doing research to improve her experiments. She needs to find proof of the monsters so she can free her parents from the mental institution they are incarcerated in. Only she knows the truth. Her parents did not hurt each other... The monsters did. Gabe is the first person she has ever felt a connection to. The first person who didn't treat her like a freak. She has to help him... If only so he will continue to help her. Will they find a way in to the world of the monsters? Why does he believe her?


***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy new adult coming of age sci-fi fantasy action adventure mysteries with a dash of romance and tons of intrigue :)

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Review: The Haunting

The Haunting by Nicole Garcia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The Haunted House LIVE!



This is a stand alone novel.


Kelly is sick to death of her life as an exotic dancer with a college degree. She never wanted to be an exotic dancer in the first place! She wanted to be a doctor... But she can't afford medical school. Heading about the live Haunted House reality show contest seems like the perfect way to make the money for medical school! Will she get on the show? Will she be able to stick it out to the end? Is the money for medical.school worth risking her life and her sanity for?


Jace has never really had anyone to care for him... Except his mother and little brother. Now that his mother is dying of lung cancer, even working for a he can't possibly make enough money to keep abreast all of the bills for her care. Being a high level thug in a drug cartel just isn't cutting it anymore. Hearing about the contest seems like the perfect answer. He will be able to take care of his mother and brother in the manner they deserve if he manages to win. And he will be able to quit being Ceasar's right hand man as well. Will he make it onto the show? Will he win? Can he afford not to win? Will the money be enough to make a new life? Or is he risking his life and sanity for no good reason?

***This book is suitable for adult readers who enjoy steamy romantic.suspense thrillers with a good dose of horror and paranormal elements :)

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Review: The Library: Where Life Checks Out

The Library: Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



This is narrated by one of my favorite narrators and is a really fun listen! I really enjoyed it because Babb is so expressive and creative in her performances. I can't wait to listen to something else narrated by her :)


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The Haunted Detective



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is The Pit Stop: This Stop Could be Life or Death and as far as I know is unavailable in Audible Audio Edition format. The second book is The Depot: When Life and Death Cross Tracks and is included in this edition though not listed in the description as far as I could tell. This is the third (and it seems final) book in this series.



Mark has been trying to deny the existence of ghosts for quite some time now. It keeps getting harder and harder for him to pretend they are not real and that they are figments of his imagination. His fiancée's life was saved by her greatgrandmother's ghost after all. Can he keep denying the supernatural's existence? Or will he just take the extra help to solve this odd string of crimes spanning generations? Will he be able to stop the killing before it lands too close to home? How can he trust his instincts when he half believes henis cracking up? What is really going on in their town?


***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners (and readers) who enjoy short supernatural mysteries with a bit of romance and ghostly intervention :)


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Review: Bitten: A Club Blood Erotic Short

Bitten: A Club Blood Erotic Short by Nicole Garcia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



The dual narration of this book was incredibly impressive. Both voice actors are very talented and kept me enthralled from beginning to end! I can't wait to listen to more performances by them :)

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To Bite Or Not To Bite?



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to (or read) the next one!


Carissa has taken responsibility for the rest of her female only vampire Coven. It is her job to keep them all safe... No matter what. All the males were killed by Hunters long ago. Not that they were much of a prize to begin with. Sexually insatiable, they treated the women they turned like their own personal harem of sex slaves. How will they survive against the Hunters without any male vampires? After living so long without the overbearing presence of male Vampires, would they be able to survive their presence? Are they better off without male Vampires? Why is she so drawn to the human male Noah? What makes him so irresistible? Should she risk it all and reveal her secret, their secret, to him?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy paranormal romance with a dash of horror and a whole lot of heat :)


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Review: The Depot: When Life and Death Cross Tracks

The Depot: When Life and Death Cross Tracks by Carmen DeSousa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


~~~This book was included in the Audible Audio Edition of The Library: Where Life Checks Out~~~


The Police Detective, The Beautiful Girl, And The Ghost?


This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is The Pit Stop: This Stop Could Be Life Or Death. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to The Library: Where Life Checks Out!


This was a fun and short mystery involving an apparent suicide just outside a notoriously haunted reseraunt bar that used to be a train depot. Mark is the police detective assigned to get to the bottom of it all. Will he figure out what happened? What would make a wealthy, attractive young man with a great job, a gorgeous and sweet girlfriend and his whole life ahead of him take his own life? Was he murdered? Or helped along in any way?


This book is more like a prequel short story or novella than an actual novel. It can easily be listened to (or read) in one sitting. I really enjoyed this bonus short story and can't wait to start reading the next one!


***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners (and readers) who enjoy short supernatural mysteries with a bit of romance and ghostly intervention :)

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Review: The Pit Stop: This Stop Could be Life or Death

The Pit Stop: This Stop Could be Life or Death by Carmen DeSousa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Haunted By The Past

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read The Depot: When Life And Death Cross Tracks!


Gino has been having dreams about his dead grandparents. They seem to be warning him of danger. Is the warning for real? Who would want to hurt him and his wife? How could it be related to his grandparents who died over twenty years ago?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy short supernatural mysteries with a bit of romance and ghostly intervention :)

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Review: Requiem

Requiem by Skye Knizley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Monsters Among Us

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read the next!

Chastity and her brother Malachi work for a secret organization tasked with battling the forces of Darkness and the Unholy no matter their origin or form. Chas is very good at her job even though she takes a lot of risks. She will not suffer evil to live. Caught up in a mysterious rash of mutilated corpses and unnatural creatures London needs her at the top of her game! Will she be able to figure out who the true villain is? Or will she be stymied by the never ending string henchmen and pawns? Who is this new American Inspector? Can he be trusted? Will he be a help or a hindrance?

Christian Locke has been at a loss with this case. It seems there is something going on that is more sinister than it appears. Who is this reporter Chastity? How is she somehow one step ahead of him at every turn? Can he trust her? What are her intentions? Who is the masked vigilante that he had had run ins with? How is the vigilante involved in these murders? How many more people will die before they find the culprit?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy Victorian horror, SciFi supernatural thrillers with plenty of intrigue, action, adventure and mystery along with a dash of romance while hunting monsters both natural and unnatural :)






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Review: Dream Kisses

Dream Kisses by Verna Clay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The narrator was incredibly expressive and brought the story to life with all of the myriad emotions from each and every character! It was a really fun listen and I ended up listening to it all in one day! I just couldn't stop :) I will definitely read (or listen to) more books by this author and I will definitely be seeing what else this narrator has done so I can listen to her again :)



The Romance Writer And The Model Cowboy?




This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to (or read) Honey Kisses!


Mims is a famous romance novelist who is kind of sour on love. She believes in it for her characters... Just not a plain Jane like herself. Meeting the cover model Sage from her books sends her info a bit of a tailspin. Her editor and his joke on her just was not amusing! Now she can't write. Needing to finish her book, she books six long weeks at a dude ranch hoping to find real-life inspiration and insight into her modern chicklit western romance. Too bad Fate is conspiring against her! Will she make it to the ranch? Will she get her book written on time? Will she survive the lack of civilization?


Sage hates being a sex symbol. Too bad it pays the bills. What can he do? He has to make a living somehow to keep his ranch and all the land. How did Mims end up on his ranch as a dude? Is someone playing a joke on them? All he knows is that she intrigues him. Will they get along? Or will he lose a paying guest and a cover model job in one fell swoop? Will he win her over? Or send running back to the city?


***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy modern romance with chicklit overtones in a western setting filled with fun and second chances while learning to love again and move past tragedies of the past :)

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Review: Reign of Blood

Reign of Blood by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Zombie Vampire Plague Takes Vegas



This series must be read in order. The first book is Resonant. This is the second book.


April is supposed to be worrying about things like college and dances and good grades... But that was the old world. At almost 18 she has spent a year taking care of her mother and 6 year old little brother... Survival is killing zombie zampire hives and scavenging for food, medicine, weapons other supplies. Most days are the same. Drive into Vegas and scrounge for supplies(killing any vampires she might find) and hurry back to the van so they can get back to the bunker before sunset... Then take shifts on watch all night long. April longs for adventure... Or maybe just another actual person... Until the day her world is ripped apart.


Full of gripping suspense and nonstop action this is an awesome post apocalyptic distopian series. There is a smidge of romance to enhance the chilling thriller atmosphere of the book. I was very happy with the world Purdy created for her vampire plague and it's survivors. I will totally be reading Disarming (Reign of Blood #2) next!


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners who enjoy post apocalytal horror adventure survival coming of age stories with a bit of romance and loads of suspense :)

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Review: Reign of Blood

Reign of Blood by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


I listened to the book at 1.25 speed and it was really good! I really enjoyed listening to the actress' interpretation of the main character's emotions :) Overall it was an amazing experience listening to this book! I can't wait to listen to more :)


Zombie Vampire Plague Takes Vegas



This series must be listened to(or read) in order. The first book is Resonant. This is the second book.


April is supposed to be worrying about things like college and dances and good grades... But that was the old world. At almost 18 she has spent a year taking care of her mother and 6 year old little brother... Survival is killing zombie zampire hives and scavenging for food, medicine, weapons other supplies. Most days are the same. Drive into Vegas and scrounge for supplies(killing any vampires she might find) and hurry back to the van so they can get back to the bunker before sunset... Then take shifts on watch all night long. April longs for adventure... Or maybe just another actual person... Until the day her world is ripped apart.

Full of gripping suspense and nonstop action this is an awesome post apocalyptic distopian series. There is a smidge of romance to enhance the chilling thriller atmosphere of the book. I was very happy with the world Purdy created for her vampire plague and it's survivors. I will totally be listening to Disarming (Reign of Blood #2) or Resonant (Reign of Blood #0.5) next!


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners who enjoy post apocalytal horror adventure survival coming of age stories with a bit of romance and loads of suspense :)

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Review: Artemis Rising

Artemis Rising by Cheri Lasota
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The narrator has an incredibly expressive voice and is extremely talented at voice acting. I felt like I WAS Eva and not just witness to her trials and tribations. I would definitely both listen to more work by this amazing narrator and read or listen to more books by this inventive and talented author! I hope they work together again in the future as they do so well together :)



To Myth Or Not To Myth


This is a stand alone novel. I wish there were more!


Eva has been raised to dedicate herself to Artemis as Arethusa just as her mother did before her. To become the myth personified in service to the Moon. The Goddess sends her a warning though her mother received a different vision. Which is the true vision? Should she continue on the path her mother laid before her or follow her instincts and find her own way? Is the way of the Goddess the right way? Does she even have a choice anymore?

Diogo is rich and spoiled and used to getting everything he wants. Except from his cruel and forbidding father. Eva intrigues him and he wants her for his own. At first he is merely trying to protect her. To woo her. But after he is maimed in her defense by his father something overtakes him. She becomes his obsession. Will he win? Will he own her in the end? Or will his twisted drives destroy them both?


Tristao has never know a father's love or a mother's kindness. He sees something in Arethusa that he has been waiting for his whole life... Hope. Finding her and rescuing her seems to be Fate. Is she the answer to his prayers? The girl who will share his life and give him the love he missed as a child? Will she help him get rid of his anger at his father's disinterest and abandonment? At the mysterious absence of his mother. Will she make him into something other than the favored oldest orphan?


***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy stories of the Old Gods filled with mystery, intrigue, Myth, action, adventure, supernatural forces, magic, mayhem and horror but, most of all, romance and the search for truth and true love despite Destiny or Fate :)


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Review: Resonant

Resonant by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



In The Beginning Of The End




This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Reign Of Blood!


April is a survivor. First she survived her father's death. Then she survived her mom starting up with Randy. She even survived Randy trying to replace her dead father... So far. This virus, on the other hand, seems like difficult thing to survive. If the virus gets you it turns you into a feral vampire like creature with no thought other than to feed on anyone near you not also a feral. If it doesn't get you... The ferals will unless you kill them first. How will they survive? Will she be able to keep her baby brother Jeremy and her mother safe as well? How do you hide from a disease and those inflicted? Will life ever be normal again?


*** This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who like their new adult apocalyptic stories with a strong heroine and loads of monster killing fun :)

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Review: Resonant

Resonant by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In The Beginning Of The End



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Reign Of Blood!

April is a survivor. First she survived her father's death. Then she survived her mom starting up with Randy. She even survived Randy trying to replace her dead father... So far. This virus, on the other hand, seems like difficult thing to survive. If the virus gets you it turns you into a feral vampire like creature with no thought other than to feed on anyone near you not also a feral. If it doesn't get you... The ferals will unless you kill them first. How will they survive? Will she be able to keep her baby brother Jeremy and her mother safe as well? How do you hide from a disease and those inflicted? Will life ever be normal again?

*** This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who like their new adult apocalyptic stories with a strong heroine and loads of monster killing fun :)

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Review: Fantasy Football Romance - Box Set: Seasons 1-4

Fantasy Football Romance - Box Set: Seasons 1-4 by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


A Second Chance At Love: Football Style


This is a fun chicklit series that centers around a professional football team and second chances both at love and at life. The characters are likeable and relatable as well as believable. There is plenty of humor and a lot of steamy love scenes to keep any contemporary romance lover happy! I really enjoyed the listening experience and hope the author finds a reason to continue the series as I am not quite ready to leave this world yet. Each book has its own HEA,



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy chicklit steamy sports romances with a HEA and a good dose of humor :)

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Review: The Quarterback Sneak

The Quarterback Sneak by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The Owner's Socialite Daughter And The Born Again Quarterback?


This series must be listened to(or read) in order. The first book is Playing For Keeps. The second book is Going For It. The third book is Huddle Up. This is the fourth book. I hope she writes more of this series!


Liam hasn't been able to get Hayden out of his mind since Angel and Billy's wedding! You think he'd be able to resist the resident partying bad girl now that he is a recovering alcoholic and "born again" but she tries his vow of celibacy nigh onto breaking. Will he be able to stay true to his beliefs and his faith while she is a constant form of temptation? Why does she attract him so? Could he have real feelings for the spoiled princess? Can he resist whatever is between them?


Hayden has always tried to win her father's love and approval to no avail. She covers for her "golden child" illegitimate younger brother no matter what the personal cost. After all no publicity is bad publicity. The worth of her own company goes up every time she is in the news... No matter the cause! Too bad nothing she can do will ever make her father truly proud of her. Liam both infuriates and attracts her. It makes no sense! Will she be able to corrupt him into giving her what she wants? Why is it so important to her? Or will she be able to make him run the other way? That is what she truly wants.. Isn't it? Why does she look forward to seeing him so much? Can he be what she has been missing? Or is this just another bad idea to get back at daddy and stay in the press? How could she want someone so different?




***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy chicklit steamy sports romances with a HEA and a good dose of humor :)


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Review: Baehrly Bitten

Baehrly Bitten by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series must be read in order. The first book is Baehrly Beginning (A Goldie Locke and the Were Bears Short Story) which is ALWAYS free on Amazon. The second book is Baehrly Breathing (Goldie Locke and the Were Bears #1). This is the third book.

I loved this book! Reeves makes you care about her characters as much as she does. It is well written and the story moves with a life of it's own :) My only complaint is I wished it was longer because now i have to wait for the next one Baehrly Alive (Goldie Locke and the Were Bears Book #3) to come out to live in Goldie's world again :) Elizabeth A Reeves is definitely an author to watch!

***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy a bit darker than the How (Not) To Series by Reeves with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: Huddle Up

Huddle Up by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The Longlost Love And The Surprise Daughter


This series must be listened to(or read) in order. The first book is Playing For Keeps. The second book is Going For It. This is the third book. I can't wait to listen to The Quarterback Sneak!


Billy always felt like he must have been inadequate in the bedroom and that is why Angel dumped him. What other reason could she have possibly had? He never got over her... Hasn't even had a real relationship since. Now she is demanding a paternity test and child support for a child that she says is his! If Gabriella is his why didn't she tell him she was pregnant?! If she is just after money... Why didn't she come after him when he signed his first profootball contract and started making the big bucks? Why wait five years and then some? Why now? The timing means the kid COULD be his... Does he stand a chance at making them a real family? Will he be able to win her back?


Angel would not be asking Billy for anything at all if she had a choice! Her degenerate gambler father (besides withholding affection her entire life and making her break up with Billy in the first place) died and left her with nothing and a huge debt ontop of it. To give Gabby any kind of life, she now has to ask the man who didn't want her or their child to do right by them. Will they be able to come to terms for Gabby's sake? Or will there be a long drawn out court battle for support and custody? Will be try to take Gabby away from her?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy chicklit steamy sports romances with a HEA and a good dose of humor :)

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Review: Going For It

Going For It by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



The Supermodel And The Super Bowl MVP


This series must be listened to(or read) in order. The first book is Playing For Keeps. This is the second book. I can't wait to listen to Huddle Up!



Hannah has serious issues. Her mother raised her to be a beauty queen instead of a real girl. All she knew were beauty treatments and pageants until her first big modeling break. Homeschooling from her mother was a joke. And yet no matter what she did she was never good enough. She never feels like she is enough, can ever be enough. Raising herself legally since she was 16 gave her some confidence but it is really just a pretty shell. Can she really have a real future with Jake? Or is he just like every other man? Will he try and exploit her like all the others? How can her really care for her? How can she possibly be enough?


Jake had a rough life. Football saved him from his selfdestrutive tendencies by giving him an outlet for his aggression and anger issues. It saved his life and made him a star. Now not even football can keep him calm. Hannah got under his skin and he is not sure he can live without her. How will he win her back? Will they be able to make it long term? Or is she like the rest of the women and seeking fame and news coverage? Is he in love with her? Will he be able to make her see they are meant to be together?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy chicklit steamy sports romances with a HEA and a good dose of humor :)

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Review: Playing For Keeps

Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


The ExWar Reporter And The Football Star?


This series must be listened to(or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Going For It!



Sam was captured and tortured in Iraq. She was rescued and came home. She CAN'T GO BACK! Ever. So now she is going to be a sports reporter. She survived insurgents and war zones... How hard could it possibly be? The guy she has had a mad crush on for over ten years just happens to be a star on the team she covers... How will she resist him? He seems to want to ruin her career... Or does he truly care? Will she be able to hack it in sports reporting? Or will the irresistible Ryan prove to be too much of a temptation?

Ryan has been trying to catch Sam's eye for the last ten years and blnow is his chance! Has he changed enough to be worthy of her? Wait... Is he interested in more than a fling? Will she ever take him seriously? Or will he always be the big dumb jock not worthy of a place in her life?

***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy chicklit steamy sports romances with a HEA and a good dose of humor :)



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Review: Baehrly Breathing

Baehrly Breathing by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gotta love Golidie :)


This series must be read in order. The first book is Baehrly Beginning. This is the second book.


This book fleshes out all the characters from the prequel until they have a life all their own :) You really should read the prequel first Baehrly Beginning (A Goldie Locke and the Were Bears Short Story) as the series must be read in order.

I originally fell in love with Goldie in Elizabeth's How (Not) To series ... I was really excited when she decided to start the spin-off and she definitely delivered on it's promise! I read this book pretty much in one sitting as I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next one Baehrly Bitten (Goldie Locke and the Were Bears #2)!!!! These books are very original and I wish I could live in Goldie's world :)


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy a bit darker than the How (Not) To Series by Reeves with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: Baehrly Beginning

Baehrly Beginning by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being A Magical Eco Activist ... Lawyer?


This series must be read in order. This is the first book.


I LOVE this prelude to the Goldie series! I thought the introductions to the characters were very good. This book left me wanting more and i think that's what a prequel is for. Too many other authors write prequels with spoilers in them that ruin the rest of the series but Elizabeth A Reeves' prequels are perfect! They get you involved in the characters lives without telling all their secrets... More please! I can't wait to read Baehrly Breathing (Goldie Locke and the Were Bears #1)!

***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy a bit darker than the How (Not) To Series by Reeves with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: Echoes in the Glass

Echoes in the Glass by Cheri Lasota
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Edition of this book•••


The Haunted Lighthouse And Its Haunted People


This is a stand alone novel.


Morgan is a boy haunted by the death of his mother by the hands of his father. He feels like a failure because he could not save her. After he meets Carina he knows he will do anything, sacrifice everything, to keep her safe! Will they be able to survive on their own? Or will her father catch them? How can two kids make it out in the big bad world during the Depression?


Tiria is a girl broken by the worst betrayals possible. Her father left her and her mother is too wrapped up in her new boyfriend to care. That only leave her with her father whose abandonment she never got over and the boy with the secret he refuses to share. Is Finnian broken like her? Or is he an untrustworthy liar like most men? Does she dare open up to him and share her pain? Will he understand or ridicule her?


Finnian is haunted by the fact he killed his younger brother Jos three years ago. He didn't mean to... He just flew in a rage because Jos hit their mother and knocked her out cold. After he ran. He has been running ever since. Maybe he is finally ready to face the music and take responsibility for his actions. That's what restoring his father's favorite Lighthouse is all about. Doing something that his family could be proud of... So they just might forgive him. He is instantly intrigued by Tiria and wants to protect her. Noone will ever hurt her again if he has breath in his body! Can be open up an tell her the truth about his past? Will she be horrified or understand? Can he keep her safe from the big that hurt her? Can he help her heal and move past whatever horrific thing was done to her? Or will they just stay two broken people barely alive?

***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy mysteries with paranormal elements and mild horror as well as suspense, action, adventure and meddling ghosts with a dash or two of romance :)

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Review: The Coma Monologues

The Coma Monologues by Mario Milosevic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Edition of this book•••


The performance contained within this audio book was varied and engaging evoking both happiness and grief as well as humor and frustration alternately. I believe books like this lend them self easily to narration as they are basically written for the stage already :) I look forward to more! Both from the author and this incredibly talented narrator :)



Whether To Wake Or Not To Wake


This book is a loosely strewn together collection of essays on a common theme in chronological order. I believe if to be a stand alone novel.


What I find most intriguing about this book is that it could be easily acted out as a play with little effort. There wouldn't need to be any real conversion of the work. It also could be used as audition pieces as each essay is really only person giving a monologue as per the premise of the book.


Gary is in a coma. His wife desperately wants him to wake up and rejoin the land of the living. She devises a plan to get various people from his life.to come and talk to him. She hopes that he will hear something that will make him want to wake up. She also records the conversations for later playback to Gary in case repetition helps to hasten the process. Will her plan succeed? Can her hear them? Will he wake up? Does he want to? Or will he die without ever waking up again?


***This book is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hopeful and dramatic novels full of joy, disappointment, humor and angst tempered with grief and paranormal aspects :)

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Review: Summer Dreaming

Summer Dreaming by Liz Matis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Edition of this book•••


More Than Summer Fun?



This was a really fun listen! I recommend listening with earbud or headphones so noone else overhears the steamy bits! You also might want to listen at home alone to avoid having to explain why you are laughing like a lunatic :)



This series is written by three separate authors but is probably best listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book.


Kelsey has just graduated college and is gearing up for one last summer of fun before she decides what to do with her life. Her father's death a year ago still overshadows everything for her, especially while driving the Shelby he painstakingly restored over a ten year period. He left her the car and it is the only thing she has left of him. She is determined to have fun with her two best friends before they go their separate ways. A summer free of anything but them and fun in the Hamptons is just what she needs! Who is the incredibly confident guy who followed her into the store? Should she give him a real chance? Or should she just have a meaningless fling and forget him before she knows him?


Sean is determined to enjoy his last summer at home in the Hamptons. He will lifegaurd during the day and party all night! Maybe he will find another fun, rich, spoiled summer girl to break his heart and make leaving easier! Who is the gorgeous blond with the hot rod that has so captivated him? Will she be the last summer girl to break his heart before he ships off to Basic Training? Or does he hope for more? Or will she be like all the others?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who like fun and flirty summer romance coming of age stories with alot of heart and quite a bit of steam :)

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Review: Relic

Relic by Steven Whibley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Gift Not A Curse?

This series must be read in order. The first book is Glimpse. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Impact!

Dean, Colin, and Lisa have been forced into group therapy along with all the other kids from their school due to the accidental death of their teacher. Unfortunately Eric and Rodney are also in group therapy, and doing their level best to make everyone else's lives as miserable as possible! They are also dealing with Dean's gift and working as a team to try and prevent the deaths he sees. Will the Society ever really contact them? Or will they be forced to figure this stuff out on their own? Will the Society try and take Dean's powers if the find him unworthy? Will he decide he wants to give the power up? Will they be able to successfully prevent the deaths or be utter failures? Can kids really do anything worthwhile without help? Or will Lisa and Colin abandon Dean because of the danger and pressure?

***This series is suitable for middlegrade through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with plenty of mystery, action, adventure and suspense with a group of diehard friends to always keep you going and sane :)

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Review: How (Not) to Kiss a Ghost

How (Not) to Kiss a Ghost by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Impossible Becomes Reality


This series must be read in order. The first book is How (Not) To Play With Magic. The second book is How (Not) To Kiss A Toad. The third book is How (Not) To Kiss A Prince. The fourth book is How (Not) To Kiss A Beast. This is the fifth book.


Another great read :) Every book is better than the last! I am always sad when it's over because then I have to WAIT for the next one to come out :( This book answered many of the questions left open at the end of the last one How (Not) to Kiss a Beast (Cindy Eller #3) But in the end there were new unanswered questions... Elizabeth sure knows how to leave you waiting impatiently for the next book :) I love how she foreshadows the future and yet brings the conflict of each book to a sound resolution every time. On top of that all the unanswered questions in Cindy's life get answered eventually and it's fun finding out which one it will be next :) If you are looking for a series suitable for all ages this is it! It is fun and funny with plenty of action and adventure for all... dusted with magical mayhem :)




***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: Glimpse

Glimpse by Steven Whibley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With A Name Like Curse

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Relic!


Dean is an ordinary highschool kid. He has two bestfriends (Colin & Lisa) who are always by his side. Everything is normal. Bullies, a kid sister &tests are his main worries until the fateful day he is late for school and sees a man being beaten in an alley. He can't help himself... He has to do something! He chases the guys off by pretending to have a cellphone and tries to help the bleeding man. The man touches Dean's blood covered chest and murmurs "Glimpse" before passing out. Now Dean gets terrifying visions of people contorting and screaming in agony. What did the man do to him? Is he cursed? What do the visions mean? Will he ever figure out what is going on?

***Though written about a highschool student this series is (so far) suitable for middlegrade through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with plenty of mystery, action, adventure and suspense with a group of diehard friends to always find the truth :)

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Review: How (Not) to Kiss a Beast

How (Not) to Kiss a Beast by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where There's A Beast There's A Way


This series must be read in order. The first book is How (Not) To Play With Magic. The second book is How (Not) To Kiss A Toad. The third book is How (Not) To Kiss A Prince. This is the fourth book.


This was by far the best book in the series! I feel like I live in Cindy's world when I'm reading these books :) They really must be read in order or you would be totally lost. This is the one series I thoroughly enjoy personally that I can not wait to share with my children :) They appeal to all ages and I can not wait for the next installment!


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: How (Not) to Kiss a Prince

How (Not) to Kiss a Prince by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Princely Confusion?


This series must be read in order. The first book is How (Not) To Play With Magic. The second book is How (Not) To Kiss A Toad. This is the third book.

I am an amazon prime member and I borrowed this book as my free book of the month and now I'm sad I did not buy it :( Every book in this series has gotten better and better and once you return it .... it's gone. I am definitely going to buy it so I can read it over and over! I wish I lived in Cindy's world :) I will definitely be buying the whole series!



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: How (Not) to Kiss a Toad

How (Not) to Kiss a Toad by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Warty Fun?


This series must be read in order. The first book is How (Not) to Play with Magic (A Cindy Eller Short Story Prequel) (Cindy Eller Snack). This is the second book.

I love this book! I was seriously disappointed when it was over lol. I do not know how Elizabeth does it but with every book she writes the world becomes more and more immersive and alive :) I admit freely that I am a Cindy Eller addict :) And i want to infect everyone else my addiction :) These books are fast paced and easy to read as Elizabeth's voice breathes life into her characters and their world. The only complaint I ever have is that I want MORE !!!! :)



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

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Review: How (Not) to Play With Magic

How (Not) to Play With Magic by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Kissing Curse

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read How (Not) to Kiss a Toad!

This prequel is a really good introduction to the world Cindy lives in and the myriad cast of characters that make up her family and friends :) You definitely need to read this before you read book one but as it is a "snack" I can't see how that will be a problem... I can't wait until my children are better readers so I can introduce them to Cindy! This book is great entertainment no matter what your age :) Elizabeth breathes so much life into her characters that you can't help but fall in love with them right from the start! Enjoy!


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy modern fantasy with a fractured fairytale vibe and magical mayhem with a dash of romance :)

•••This book in particular is suitable for readers of all ages•••

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Review: Running

Running by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Living In Fear


This is a stand alone novel.


I found this book highly disturbing. That said I also found it engrossing and impossible to put down :) I would think twice before allowing a child to read it but I would recommend it to all my adult friends. It was a very unique world with incredible characters that had me rooting for them until the very end. I just think the subject matter ls a bit too mature for most impressionable teens. I would love to read other books in this universe as I really enjoyed it and am kinda sad it is a stand alone instead of a series.


***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy dystopian suspense thriller paranormal action adventures with plenty of horror and a dash of romance :)

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Review: Infatuated

Infatuated by Elle Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scary But Wonderful :)


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait for the next one... More please!

I REALLY loved this book!!! The characters are very well written and engaging. There's a ton of suspense with a bit of romance and action thrown in. The editing was impeccable and it was really easy to read. This book illustrates every woman's nightmare vividly alongside every woman's dream. The contrast between the two is very intriguing... too bad not every girl with a stalker also finds a knight in shining armor. I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with how well this book kept my interest without all the cross genre bits :) It has been ages since i read straight thriller/suspense and if it was all like this I would read way more :) I can't wait to read more from this great author!!!


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy suspenseful romantic thrillers where the identify of the bad guy is murky at best and the newly adult heroine learns to trust herself through the horror and uncertainty :)

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Review: The Dangers of Black Magic

The Dangers of Black Magic by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pure Fantasy :)


This is (unfortunately) a stand alone novel.


I really enjoyed this book :) It is well written and the characters are very realistic. The world was beautiful and unique. The story line was full of twists and kept me guessing until the very end. It has been a while since I read anything that was pure fantasy genre because a lot of times they are hard to get into but that was not the case here. I just wish there were more books :( This book is a stand alone *sigh* but maybe if enough people complain Elizabeth will write more :) Coming of age meets sword and sorcery at its finest :)


***This book is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dark fantasy :)


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Review: Adrift

Adrift by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Very Original Selkie Story :)


This series must be read in order. The first book is Avow. This is the second book.

You should read Avow (A Last Selkie Short Story Prequel) first as it is the true backstory of this series :) I really loved this book a lot... the characters were unique and believable and the plot was very original. I really loved how all the characters were conflicted at their cores and their interactions were colored by their own internal issues. This story was very multidimensional yet easy to read :) I really hope she writes the next one soon as I can not wait to read it!


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy a modern take on mythological creatures in their fantasy romances :)

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Review: Avow

Avow by Elizabeth A. Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Short Sweet Prequel


This series must be read in order. This is the first book.


This book is more of a teaser that a short story but it is worth reading :) I would have been very confused if I had read Adrift (The Last Selkie) before I read this. Backstory is very important to any good series and this story provides it :) I really enjoyed it and had to read the next one right away :) Selkies are a very rare branch of faerie lore and it is nice to see them get their own series even if some people misunderstand them. Their one true love is the Sea and nothing can keep them from it for long.... unless you steal their pelt and hide it where they can not find it.


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy contemporary fantasy with a mythological twist :)

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