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Ready or Not
- A Novel
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Alex Finke
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,001
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 971
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 971
Eve Hatch lives for surprises! Just kidding. She expects every tomorrow to be pretty much the same as today. She loves her cozy apartment in Brooklyn that’s close to her childhood best friend Willa, and far from her midwestern, traditional family who has never really understood her. While her job is only dream-adjacent, it’s comfortable and steady. She always knows what to expect from her life . . . until she finds herself expecting after an uncharacteristic one-night stand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A new favorite
- By Grape_Ape on 02-27-24
- Ready or Not
- A Novel
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Alex Finke
Quite the love letter
Reviewed: 05-08-24
Wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but knowing Bastone wrote it had me diving in. I was not disappointed! Once again, I feel like the story has left a residual feeling of empowerment and warmth in its wake. The story starts simple: girl gets pregnant from a one-night stand and her life gets complicated. THATS just the tip of the iceberg however! Complications inevitably arise and the plot takes a sweeter turn. Amidst the trials of pregnancy and changes, the main character must persevere and come to terms with her new reality. I loved this book and can’t wait to read Bastone’s next work!
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Maybe This Time
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Zoë Chao, Noah Reid, Josh Hurley, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,508
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,438
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,437
Romance can be a little complicated when you get sucked into a wormhole. Just ask high school English teacher June Flint. One little solar flare happens and suddenly you find yourself 85 years in the future. Eighty-five years from your dream job. Your ailing mother whose only companion in this world is you. Your favorite stuffed-crust pizza from DeLucia’s on Sunday nights. But when June’s cell phone inexplicably picks up a signal, she’s able to call back to the present—more specifically, four weeks before she accidentally time traveled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like a hug with mega dose of confidence
- By Amanda on 05-03-24
Like a hug with mega dose of confidence
Reviewed: 05-03-24
Not sure what it is about Bastone’s books, but I always feel like I’ve gotten a big hug after listening to them (and never get sick of re-listening). Also like I could take on the world, strangely enough. The story like in this latest novel was right up my alley, time travel, romance, conflict, it’s got it all! Well, I’m off to go re-listen to the Love Lines series once more while I await her next hit!
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Butcher & Blackbird
- The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Brynne Weaver
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Lucy Rivers
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,842
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,338
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,336
When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Listen, I'm a 'sympathetic retcher'
- By J. Scarlyn on 10-25-23
- Butcher & Blackbird
- The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Brynne Weaver
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Lucy Rivers
Wonderfully twisted
Reviewed: 01-31-24
Wasn’t sure what to expect after the intro warning, but was ready for just about anything. I’m floored by how amazing this book was and am dying with laughter and too many emotions. Good emotions, of course. And I can’t wait for book two!!!
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Secrets and Ruin
- Jacky Leon, Book 9
- By: K.N. Banet
- Narrated by: Savannah Gilmore
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story5 out of 5 stars 110
Sending Dirk back to his father is complicated, but I have to do it. Even if it’s for a short time, I know that father and son need to talk about what’s changed between them. They need to talk about what the future holds for both of them. One year. That was how long we wanted to keep his new status as a werewolf as secret as possible, before we involved the family. That one year is up, and now, it’s time to face the music. Niko is only the start.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love the story Hate the name change.
- By Troi on 12-07-23
- Secrets and Ruin
- Jacky Leon, Book 9
- By: K.N. Banet
- Narrated by: Savannah Gilmore
Another great Jacky Leon story!
Reviewed: 11-17-23
There was a lot more at stake in this newest adventure for our favorite heroine. I teared up the most in this story to be honest and love how things turned out! Good for Jackie.
(Like most who’ve been listening to the books, I did find the change in Hassan’s name a little cringy. But I digress. )
I’m curious to see what Banet will bring us in the next book! The world of the Tribunal is so incredibly complex that I hope Banet will continue writing for years to come! That aside, her books never fail to entertain and entice the reader! Keep up the amazing work, K. N. Banet!
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Blood Heir
- Kate Daniels World, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,007
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,996
Atlanta was always a dangerous city. Now, as waves of magic and technology compete for supremacy, it’s a place caught in a slow apocalypse, where monsters spawn among the crumbling skyscrapers and supernatural factions struggle for power and survival. Eight years ago, Julie Lennart left Atlanta to find out who she was. Now she’s back with a new face, a new magic, and a new name - Aurelia Ryder - drawn by the urgent need to protect the family she left behind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The names are correct, stop complaining.
- By Leigh Ann Parente on 02-09-21
- Blood Heir
- Kate Daniels World, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
A promising start!
Reviewed: 11-01-23
After the Kate Daniels series I wasn’t sure anything could measure up to my high expectations but I think I’ve found my new favorite series (hopefully there’s a book two soon!). Though some of the pronunciations were off I was able to listen happily and it didn’t detract grim the story. I’m waiting for book two!
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Tainted Blood
- Everly Abbott, Book 3
- By: K.N. Banet
- Narrated by: Elise Hoffman
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story5 out of 5 stars 29
I’m Everly Abbott, and I work for one of the most dangerous vampires in the world. He’s known as Alexius, the Hunter and he’s also one of the oldest. We’ve been invited to a gathering of ancients like him, and we can’t pass on this opportunity. We’re hoping to gather information, anything that might draw us closer to the group behind Jacob’s murder, the events in Alaska, and the threatening email I received. However, we’re not the only ones attending with our own agenda.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story, but hate the budding love story
- By MrAtoni on 05-02-24
- Tainted Blood
- Everly Abbott, Book 3
- By: K.N. Banet
- Narrated by: Elise Hoffman
Another great story by KN Banet!
Reviewed: 10-11-23
This is the third series I’ve read from this author and love the dynamics for these characters! Never a dull moment in the lives of her characters, Everlys series has been another eye-opening book in the world of the tribunal. I can’t wait to see where this series will take us but an thoroughly enjoying the ride!
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Corsairs: Mathiras
- Corsair Brothers Series, Book 4
- By: Ruby Dixon
- Narrated by: Hollie Jackson, Mason Lloyd
- Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story4 out of 5 stars 49
Someone is illegally stealing humans from their home world and cloning them. For months, we've been hunting this ring of criminals and the end is in sight. I'm separating from my brothers and taking my ship to track down the bad guys. One small problem—Helen insists upon joining me on this dangerous mission. Helen herself is a clone, created to be an object of beauty. She's not safe if she goes with me, as her kind are coveted all across the universe. But she's not interested in staying safe. She's interested in staying at my side . . . and tempting me to kiss her.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Bimbo fembot clone overshares her love of handjobs
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 07-19-23
- Corsairs: Mathiras
- Corsair Brothers Series, Book 4
- By: Ruby Dixon
- Narrated by: Hollie Jackson, Mason Lloyd
The Corsair Adventures Continue
Reviewed: 07-22-23
I’m thrilled to have gotten this new perspective with Helen and Mathiras! It was interesting to have the female lead as something other than human or human/clone. After the last book, I was curious to see how their story (Helen and Mathiras) had taken such a sharp turn. As usual, Dixon didn’t let me down! Adventure, steam, and new experiences come in spades with this book!
As for the performance/voicing of the characters, I was a little apprehensive about Helen’s narration - but she is supposed to be other. Her voice is sweet and high, as her character description calls for. I think it just took a little getting used to.
All in all, this was a great book and I can’t wait for the next one!
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Wed to the Alien Warlord
- Accidental Alien Brides, Book 1
- By: January Bell
- Narrated by: Mason Lloyd, Hollie Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 202
As the first humans allowed in Suevan space, there’s a lot riding on my all-woman team. Earth desperately needs their tech, and I’m determined to prove we can negotiate the price. Without their planetary defense systems, Earth is a sitting duck, ripe for invasion. Except the Suevan culture is nothing like ours. When I take part in what I think is a welcoming ceremony, I leave with more than I bargained for: a husband. A mate. Apparently, we’re there to marry them as payment—something the top brass on Earth doesn’t bother denying. Fantastic.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Derivative but good!
- By Ilikebooksbest on 04-18-23
- Wed to the Alien Warlord
- Accidental Alien Brides, Book 1
- By: January Bell
- Narrated by: Mason Lloyd, Hollie Jackson
Great Alien Rom-Com
Reviewed: 07-20-23
The concept/plot for this series is interesting. The world Bell’s created is interesting and the characters are well-written! I can’t wait to see how the other books will turn out!
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Fused
- Legacy of Magic, Book 6
- By: Lindsay Buroker
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 175
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 154
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Story5 out of 5 stars 155
Matti Puletasi finally has the chance to confront those who kidnapped her parents, and she’ll do it with Sarrlevi, the elf assassin she’s come to love, at her side.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By silena on 06-01-23
- Fused
- Legacy of Magic, Book 6
- By: Lindsay Buroker
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
Lots of loose ends tied but relief there’s plans for another!
Reviewed: 07-16-23
I hope Buroker never stops making these urban fantasy novels! Hilarious and so much adventurous fun, I’ve loved listening to the Death Before Dragons and this series! Mattie’s life is still a source of curiosity for us - even after a few more ends have been tied in this book, and I’m relied there are going to be more books! I’m interesting to see how things will play out from here!
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The Youngbloods: Family Demons
- By: Gwenda Bond, Kami Garcia, Sam Humphries
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam, Lee Osorio, Amber Dekkers, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 330
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 272
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Story4 out of 5 stars 271
The Youngbloods are a mafia-like demon family, sent as a sinister advance team to prepare Earth for an infernal invasion. But when something goes wrong, the demon invasion never comes and the Youngbloods are stuck on crappy Earth with the worst creatures in the world—each other. Petra Youngblood is the family’s hunter. Her job: to track and kill the annual human sacrifice that keeps the Youngbloods immortal. Otherwise, they will crumble to dust. But as Petra is hunting down this year’s sacrifice, a man named Killian Irons, she breaks the first demonic rule.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Can’t wait for release of next in series!
- By What do you do with 1 on 06-23-23
Interesting Start to a new Series
Reviewed: 06-30-23
I wasn’t sure what am to expect, but I’m liking the supernatural and duplicitous aspect of this story/series. Each character is different, with their own complex emotions and reasons for being how they are. Though the book is sort, I have hope that we’ll get to see more and learn more about the situation our main characters find themselves in. Color me intrigued!
I also love that they let us know when the next book will be out on Audible! I’m setting my calendar-count down!
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