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I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book. It had a lot of build up and seemed to rely heavily on the narrator pair-up. That being said, I really enjoyed it. It was a tad on the long side, but I enjoyed the story and the characters, who we first got to meet in One Night Only, and the main characters from that book pop up in here too as side characters. Stone and Jackson are so good together. The attraction is palpable between them. They have sweet, sexy, and emotional moments that will keep you glued to the story.

I got frustrated with Jackson a little. His issues about his job seemed to be over the top. But maybe that's because I just loved Jackson and Stone together and didn't want to see them in conflict? The resolution to the conflict was fantastic though and got all the swoon meters.

I did feel that there was a lot of sex in this story and it didn't always feel necessary to move the story along, it felt that it was there for the narration more than the story. Don't get me wrong, it was written well, it just felt unnecessary.

Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan are always great when they pair up and this book is no different. They are a joy to listen to and bring all the emotion, humour, and sexy. Jacob singing was a real treat. The production was great with no issues of note.

I think Lauren's second M/M is better than the first and I'm sure she'll continue to grow in strength in this genre.

This was a cute, fun, fast-paced friends to lovers story. It felt like more of a short story collection for several couples than a full story for Ransom and Teagan. That's not a bad thing, just not what I expected. I think I would have liked more focus on them but overall it was a good listen. I wouldn't consider it a standalone. I think you really need to have read the other books in the series to really appreciate this one.

The narration was fantastic.

I loved this friends to lovers story. The concept was fantastic. Trying out key events that show up in the majority of romance novels - hilarity ensues and it was a great listen. The chemistry and attraction between this couple is off the charts and it was showcased so well in this study. I was cheering them on the whole time.

Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke were fantastic. Although the other voices were great, I didn't find them necessary to the story or the production. It's just a personal thing, but I feel like if you're going to have different voices for the characters that the main characters should be voiced as well, it just seems odd to have Andi doing both characters but not other characters. Again, that's just a personal feeling and I'm sure many loved it.

3.5 stars

I find the Audible Originals hit and miss. The good thing is that they are free with a membership. This one wasn't bad. I'm not always a fan of celebrity narrations but Kevin Bacon gave this story life! If you like things that are a little out there, you will probably love this. It is a little far-fetched, and at times, I found my thoughts drifting whilst listening, so it didn't keep my attention as I would have expected and wanted. But it was thought-provoking, and at times, funny. It's a quick and easy listen.

This was my introduction to Reacher, I know I know, where have I been? It's not that I haven't gotten other books or don't know who he is, the opportunity just hasn't arisen to dive in. I really enjoyed this book, it was everything that I love in a thriller. It was suspenseful with a mystery and interesting story threads and characters. It had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happening next and how everything was connected. Scott Brick performed the audiobook to perfection. Each character and emotion was given a unique voice and the transitions were smooth. There was a number of characters and it was always easy to ascertain which character's POV we were in. The production was great with no issues.

This is a sweet, sweet story. Ava goes to work as a consult for 4 months at a multi-million dollar jewellery company, and meets CEO Sebastian Bennett. Neither of them are looking for a relationship, however sparks fly from almost the get go and while they try to fight it, the attraction is just too strong. Get ready for some funny banter, plenty of sexy times and even some emotional moments. I adored the Bennett family, I can't wait to read/ listen to more of their antics.

I haven't read a lot of Stephen King, mainly because I connect him with horror and that's not my genre of choice. However, in broadening my horizons this year, I decided to dive into this collection of short stories and was pleasantly surprised. The stories felt more spooky than scary. They kept my attention throughout. His writing is so captivating. It may even have tempted me to try another of his books. If you like well written, intriguing stories, this is definitely a collection to try.

The narration was fantastic.

Erin Mallon is such an amazing playwright. I love her plays. They always bring more than you expect. Take these six short plays for example. You expect them to be funny and entertaining, and make no mistake, they are. But they are also thought-provoking, and at times, emotional.

We tend to have such singular views on what masculinity is and these plays give us chance to not only view it differently but actually think about how we view it and why. And how we can view it differently.

Performed by Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, PJ Ochlan, Lance Greenfield, Shane East, and Teddy Hamilton. These guys all bring something unique to the stories they are performing and these plays give them a chance to showcase skills we very rarely see from them on their romance narration. I laughed. I cried. I sat and thought about things. I jumped in a chat with my best girlfriends to discuss. Absolutely brilliant.

This is a second chance romance, although, for this book, there isn't much about the romance, it's more them reestablishing being in each other's lives. I'll admit, I felt this book probably would have worked better for me as one book, had they cut out a lot of the childishness between the characters and had the heroine made smart decisions.

Sometimes, you meet heroines that you fall in love with and sometimes, they drive you crazy. Unfortunately, Gemma is the latter. Her inability to think for herself drove me to distraction. I kept waiting for her to end things in her current relationship and she just didn't, not matter how manipulative or emotionally abusive he was. Then, to make matters worse, she keeps pushing Tyler away when she is clearly still in love with him, and acting jealous when he looks to be moving on. Honestly, both characters were frustrating and acted a lot younger than they were. Which was disappointing because their chemistry was fantastic.

Overall, it was an interesting story and part one of a duet, the cliffhanger was a good one and leaves the listener wondering what is going to happen.

Lia Langola and Tor Thom narrated and did a good job. Although, at times, it felt like the accent was inconsistent. Production-wise, it was fine with the exception of one line that was repeated twice, but I don't know whether that was an audio issue or a book issue.

Note: If cheating isn't your thing, this book probably won't be to your liking.

This was like going on a holiday with my favourite group of people. Every time a Brenna Aubrey book releases, it's like a visit from an old friend. And this was no different. I loved that it was an ensemble story, featuring all four of her couples...plus Heath. Seeing them living their HEA and getting glimpses into that and seeing them working at keeping things going and connected.
Adam and Mia, they've been through so much, so it was such a joy to see them happy and making future plans. I had to laugh at Adam more than I should, but his control freak ways are just great.
Jordan and April, oh Jordan, I wanted to shake him so much, but I could help but laugh at him too. I loved that he was prepared to do something just because he thought it was what April wanted.
Katya and Lucas, they're so competitive and the way neither would give had me laughing and wanting to shake them at the same time. It was so great seeing them so soon after their story and getting to see them living their hea.
Heath, all I'm going to say is gimme gimme gimme. I NEED his story in my life.
William and Jenna, swoon. So many swoons. It's no secret Wil is my guy. My heart was so full spending time with him and Jenna again. The love they share and how the express it, it was just all the things. Not going to lie, I would adore another William and Jenna book. Maybe I should beg?

It was so good. A must read for fans of the Gaming the System series. I've lost all my articulation right now so I might rewrite this later.

You know how sometimes you read a book and it is exactly what you need? This is that book for me. I eagerly turned every page (yes, paperback, baby!) and read late into the night. Mabel is the sweetest person ever and it was so brilliant to see her grow. Wally, man, I thought I was in for a grumpy, sexy guy that was going to push my buttons and annoy me—in a, I need more of this way lol. Instead, I got the swooniest guy ever, and I was here for it! He's going on my top book boyfriends list for sure.

Erin's writing is captivating and funny—I'm talking laugh out loud hilarious—but it is also heartfelt. There were some underlying things happening or discussed that really had me high-fiving, nodding, and shedding a tear or two.

As a non-bug lover, I wasn't sure how I was going to do with this book, but I was surprised that not only was I not creeped out but the info on bugs was really interesting in the way it was presented and part of the story. It blended really well with the character and her quirks.

This book hits quite a few tropes. But not in the sense that it's a huge part of the story but in that something happens and you sit there and think, oooh, that could fall into this trope or that.

This is a must read. In fact, in a day or two, I'm going to listen to the audiobook. That's how much I loved it. Plus, I gotta hear Erin perform some of these scenes.

Side note: Dearest Mabel, I am with you on the C word. I got you, girlfriend!

3.5 stars

I was a little torn on how to rate this book. It's performed by some favourites, and the premise had my attention. Business partners that pretend to be married for a week? Sign me up! But the story just didn't hit all my favourite spots. Maybe I wasn't in the right headspace for it or maybe because I expected something different?

I thought this book was going to be more like Lauren's romcoms than her After Dark series based on the cover and branding, but it felt much more like an After Dark book. The characters had been introduced in the series which adds to the feel, I think. And the focus was very much on the sexual journey of this couple than their relationship. Now, I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but I just didn't expect it and felt the book left me wanting. Wanting more of them building their relationship—it felt like they went from business partners/ friends to f**k buddies to being in love with very little buildup in between. Wanting more humour—like I say, I thought this was going to be more on the romcom side of things and it ended up dealing with some pretty serious issues.

That being said, it was an enjoyable listen with interesting characters. A fun premise. And I loved that they were traveling around and getting to visit all these places with them.

If high heat, insta-love is your thing, you should most definitely pick this book up as I think you will love it.

It's performed by Vanessa Edwin and Shane East (with a few other voices thrown in here and there - it's a multicast) and I thought they did an amazing job with it. Vanessa is all the things. I love her voice and was so excited that she was the heroine in this story. She brought so much to Scarlett and her experiences. Shane is obviously the go-to British male voice, and for good reason, he was wonderful as Daniel and really brought a lot of emotion to the things the character had experienced in his past.

At the end of the audiobook was a novella prequel to Lauren's next book. That was performed by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton. I enjoyed listening to it, a football team owner and a baseball player - sounds like fun, right? I look forward to finding out how their story unfolds.

Finishing up my relisten with Worth Any Cost was so good. I love that we got another Adam and Mia book, looking at were their relationship is and how it's progressed. The little tidbits from the first book that made their way into the story to give it that feel of coming full circle. Of course, nothing is smooth sailing were this couple are concerned but thankfully, nothing gut wrenching. We also get to see peeks at Jordan and April, and William and Jenna and that was such a delight. Of course, this book had me cursing Jordan again, but he came good, in the end. A must listen series.

Jason Clarke and Kirsten Leigh were fantastic. It's been a joy to listen to them throughout.

This was such a fun relisten. Having done the earlier books in the series and being reminded how much I disliked Jordan and April, it amazing me how Brenna managed to not only turn my opinion of them around but make me fall completely in love with them. I love a good office romance and add in an a-hole hero, and I'm there. This book not only has all the elements I love in a good story but it also lets us have a window into Adam and Mia's lives after the original trilogy. There is so much more to April than I even thought, and I loved that. Finding out why she did the things she did and the person she is really made her one of my favourite heroines. And Jordan. Swoon. Who doesn't love a bad boy turned good?

Kirsten Leigh and Jason Clarke were fantastic. I especially loved how Jason made every character sound how they did in the trilogy. So Adam sounded just like Adam did throughout the trilogy. I'm so pumped to listen to William's story next. He's my favourite.

I started listening to this with very little expectation. I hadn't read/ listened to any other books in the series, so I really didn't know what to expect. Well, I can tell you that I didn't expect to listen to the whole thing in one sitting. That's for sure. This was most definitely a ‘one more chapter' situation and then before I knew it, we were at the epilogue and it was 3:30am.

It's a second chance MM romance that will tug at your heartstrings and make you swoon. There were times when I wanted to hug Tucker and Sam, and times when I wanted to slap them upside the head. Their relationship was all the things. They're so good together. The tension is real folks and it leaks from the page (earbuds) and has you needing to know what is going to happen next. And the sexy time? Insert shock and heart eyes emoji here.

I loved Sam's family and can't wait to dive into the other books to get to know their stories better.

Aaron Shedlock & Teddy Hamilton performed the heck out of this book. It's in duet, my favourite narration style, and it did not disappoint. Stella Hunter also pops in and voices the female characters like a champ. The southern accents were on point for this Brit. Swoon-central. The emotions in this story were performed to perfection. I was so lost in their performances that I lost track of the time and just wanted to keep listening.


The audio also included Hard Love a bonus prequel. Performed by Aaron Shedlock and Stella Hunter. This was such a sweet insta-love story. I loved getting to know how the Ryker parents came to be. They're so perfect for each other. I adored their story. What a wonderful addition. Aaron and Stella were fantastic. Their voices complemented each other and blended really well. The transition from one to the other was smooth and enjoyable.

Every single time I see or hear something from Erin Mallon, I think this is the time she's not going to have my full attention. This is the time that she isn't going to captivate me. Not because I don't have faith in her, but because I'm a firm believer in not every book or play being for every person. The thing is, Erin has yet to let me down. Every time I listen to something she has created, I am blown away with her mind and skill.

Branched was quite the mind-trip. It was funny and thought-provoking, classic Erin, but it was also weird as hell. I have no idea where Erin comes up with these ideas. I listened to it once to take it in, a second time to pick up on all the subtleties I missed, and a third to just enjoy and bask in the awesomeness of talent. This is a must listen audio play that will have listeners scrunching up their faces, laughing out loud, and doing a double-take before leaving them wondering what the heck they just experienced. Five stars!


The cast was everything. Erin Mallon, Lance Greenfield, and Carly Robins were fantastic but Joe Arden stole the show with his performance of five-year-old, Ben. Each of them brought something special to the role they played and the interactions were just everything I needed.
Zachary Webber's violin skills were showcased beautifully. Nick Long did an amazing job with the sound effects. If you've read any of my reviews or talked audiobooks with me at all, you'll know that sound effects are not my thing, but Nick does such brilliant work that it didn't overpower the dialogue. And Tyler Whitlatch worked his usual magic for a seamless production.

Story: 4 stars. Performance: 5 stars (if I could give more, I would)

This book is full of twists and turns, some obvious and some not, it's difficult to really talk about it without ruining any of it. So let me just say that it is a great story. A little on the short side but I can see why. It kept me captivated and wanting to know what was going to happen next. Now, I would have liked a little more at parts, especially the end, I would have liked to have seen a switch in POV to see how a certain character reacted and felt about the revelations. But I can also understand leaving it where it did. I'm a conflict of opinions lol.


Jason Clarke as a serial killer is new for me and once I got over the ‘WTF? No, this is my flowers and chocolate romance guy' moment, and could really appreciate him in this role. Hank and Claude are so different and the way he performed them was fantastic. It was obvious which character was which and this performance is just more evidence to Jason being the most versatile voice actor in narration right now.

The production was brilliant with no issues.

Five star narration

I really enjoyed this book. There was a moment or two that had me scratching my head and running to my girls to ask about their thoughts but overall it was a really enjoyable story that was sweet and easy to listen to. I loved that the conflict was minimal. It is one of those books that you can listen to in a day when you want something lighthearted to entertain you. The characters were made for one another and their banter was pure perfection.


The narration was spot on. Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton were perfectly cast for this audiobook. They really gave these characters life. The production was great with no issues.
There is a bonus epilogue for one of the characters, performed by James Joseph, and I think anyone that loves the British accent will be asking for more. It was a cute epilogue, and I'd have liked to have had a little more of Matthew's story. Just because I find him intriguing and wanted more.

You also get a little taste of future books, and it was fun to hear what is coming next for the side characters that have their own stories coming soon.

What a wonderful story. It was fun and sweet. The illustrations really add to the magical aspect of the story and allow the reader/ listener to really visualise what they are reading/ listening about. The story is beautifully written and can be enjoyed by all ages. Narration was perfect for this magical tale.

This was a really fun book to listen to. RC Bray brought the characters to life perfectly. The Roach was the perfect antihero. His story is one that will make people consider their moral compass. When is killing okay? Factor in the brilliant way the story progresses and the intrigue of who and why. Then, there is the fact that the ‘hero' of the story is dependant on a wheelchair and it throws a whole new light on what people are ‘able' to do. It was so good to see representation that we don't usually see, especially in thriller stories.

I really enjoyed this story, it was full of intrigue and interesting characters. I loved the way the journal entries were part of the story and not just read out. The narration by Joshua Saxon was brilliant. He transition between accents smoothly and gave each character a unique voice.

I really struggled with how to rate this book. The story is cute and fun, and had I read it instead of listening, I probably would have enjoyed it more.
Unfortunately, some of the British aspects of the story didn't sit well with me. Mainly, because they were mixed in with the American and it just became confusing. I understand that an American audience is probably the demographic they are aiming at but in that case, I feel that the hero should have been American or at least grew up there.
I usually love listening to Lili Valente and Shane East but this book just fell flat for me. I think had the narration been a duet narration it would have been more enjoyable. The change from POV and accent was so harsh that it was difficult to focus on the story.

Erin Mallon has brought the original cast back for a ‘what happens next...' for a catch-up with out favourite audiobooks narrators/ audio engineer/ authors/ and listener, and this time, The Narwal is in love! Including two new characters that are all the things. The writing will keep you entertained from the moment you press play until the final ‘We hope you have enjoy this programme.'

With brilliant performances from Erin Mallon, Shane East, Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Tanya Eby, Joe Arden, Emma Wilder, and Maxine Mitchell. Each of them brought something special to the role they played and infused laughter and enjoyment for the listener whilst maintaining the top-notch quality we have come to expect from these pros. A must listen.

Every time I start a Heather Lyn book I think to myself that this is the one that won't break me. But, then I break. Her words are so emotionally driven that it's hard for me not to connect to the story and characters. They hurt and I hurt with them, but what I'm always guaranteed is a fantastic payout. And this book was no different. Nacole and Garret are everything. Their story is everything. It was heartbreaking and beautiful. My heart bled for Nacole and what she'd been through - was it easy to read, no, it was truly heartbreaking, but it's also something that is happening every day somewhere and that just makes it all the more sad, but ultimately her story had a happy ending and that made the difficult parts worth it. The way Heather incorporated her past into the present was perfection and made it easier to read too. Garret, swoon. Nacole calls him a Book Boyfriend and I have to agree. He's the tough sexy cop that has a sweetness to him. I adored the cameos from Heather's characters from different books....it's always good to have a little catch up with your favourite book people. That being said it is a standalone and their story is complete. This book was just what I needed.

You must read or get a play-by-play of Pretty Little Savage and Stone Cold Queen before reading this book. It's a true trilogy. As with the previous books, reader discretion is advised. This is a dark book and contains some difficult themes - I'm happy to go into more detail for anyone with specific triggers, just message me.

Throughout reading this book I didn't know whether to swoon or question my morality. Some messed up stuff happens, and I was pretty much okay with it. Lucy Smoke has a way of writing that is captivating and intriguing. The suspense in this trilogy is all the things. You want answers, and you get most of them. I cannot wait for more books from the other characters. I need Abel and Brax's stories already!