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Crescent Kingdom
- The Wolves of Crescent Creek, Book 1
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Connor Crais, Jason Clarke, y otros
- Duración: 6 h y 29 m
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Never stop running. And no matter what, never let the world know who you really are. I’ve spent my whole life hiding. Training. Preparing. Hoping that no one will discover my secrets. What I can do. Who I am. And I’ve gotten so good at it, sometimes even I forget. Until them. The wolf pack with a ruthless reputation and a penchant for revenge. The protective fighter. The charming Brit. The shy hacker. The silent mercenary. The cruel assassin. They see more than anyone ever has before. And even with demons of their own, they give me sanctuary.
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Keeps You Hooked
- De Trenda Fawver en 04-25-25
- Crescent Kingdom
- The Wolves of Crescent Creek, Book 1
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Connor Crais, Jason Clarke, JF Harding, Shane East, Teddy Hamilton
I absolutely DEVOURED this audio!
Revisado: 04-23-25
Did I binge listen to the audio for this book this morning?! YEP!!
I have this week off for Spring Break and I’m making it a goal to mood read to my heart’s content and if that means not listening at all, then so be it.
But along came this audiobook and I knew I’d have to listen ASAP—there’s just something so wildly addicting about Tessa Hale books! And Crescent Kingdom is no exception. ✨💜🐺🌙
Wren is on the run from a dark past when she finds herself in Crescent Creek, Colorado. In the few weeks since she has arrived she has carved out a somewhat safe existence for herself—until some locals return to town after a mission.
It’s clear to Wren that Kingston, Puck, Locke, Brix, and Ender are wolf shifters—all with their own dark pasts/histories. But it’s easier to keep everyone at a distance just in case she needs to run again.
And when dark mages suddenly attack one night no one can be sure of their motives—not with so many secrets swirling around.
I love that all of the characters have such distinct personalities (and their own narrator on the audio!) and POVs. This author excels at differentiating between the many MMCs in her why choose novels.
I was also a huge fan of how Wren was able to establish a genuine connection with each pack member. This book definitely focused on solidifying pack bonds and setting the tone on backstories! Yes, there’s some spice! But it served to enhance the growing intimacy of the connections the FMC feels for her MMCs.
As with all of her books, this one ends on a cliffhanger—and it definitely leaves you desperate for more! I can’t wait to read what happens next!
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Alive and Wells
- Wells Ranch Series, Book 1
- De: Bailey Hannah
- Narrado por: Jack Calihan, Angelina Rocca
- Duración: 9 h y 54 m
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The last place city girl Cecily Kennedy expected to end up was a cattle ranch. But she needs a job—and refuge from her abusive soon-to-be ex-husband. If only her new boss, Austin Wells, would make it clear whether he hates her or wants her. His gaze makes her feel things she hasn't in years. However, getting over her ex by getting under her grumpy boss isn't worth the potential fallout.
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Perfect cowboy romance
- De Ashley en 05-29-24
- Alive and Wells
- Wells Ranch Series, Book 1
- De: Bailey Hannah
- Narrado por: Jack Calihan, Angelina Rocca
A love story that sucks you in!
Revisado: 04-10-25
This emotional romance read has a little bit of everything to keep you intrigued:
—Hot Cowboy 🤠
—Woman on the run
—Tension
—Slow-ish burn 🔥
—He falls HARD
—They both have some trauma
—Touch her and 🔪
The way the two main characters learn to trust each other, heal each other, and love each other made for a fully engaging and captivating romance.
I can’t wait to read more by this author!
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The Front Runner
- Gold Rush Ranch, Book 3
- De: Elsie Silver
- Narrado por: Zachary Webber, Soneela Nankani
- Duración: 9 h y 26 m
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Stefan Dalca is infuriatingly handsome. And annoyingly persistent. We’re supposed to hate each other. But apparently he didn’t get the memo, because he’s been asking me out for years. And I always say no. Until today. Today he has something that I desperately need. Today he’s a savior, and I’m his prize. Our time together starts out as a simple transaction. Three dates. No touching. No telling anyone. And definitely no falling in love.
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Aaaah, Stefan...
- De MonicaB - The Accidental Romance Blogger en 07-01-24
- The Front Runner
- Gold Rush Ranch, Book 3
- De: Elsie Silver
- Narrado por: Zachary Webber, Soneela Nankani
A new fave Elsie book?!
Revisado: 08-13-24
I’m such a sucker for a misunderstood hero—and Stefan Dalca is no exception. He just might be my fave!
This third book on the Gold Rush Ranch series gave me such a different vibe from the first two books: the emotions felt so much more layered, the characters so much more isolated/lonely, and their connection somehow felt deeper. Maybe it’s because Mira’s character traits resonated with me or maybe it was a by product of Elsie’s evolution as an author.
Either way, The Front Runner is a must read! Here’s what I loved:
🐴 The chemistry between Mira and Stefan was palpable! The tension, the build up, the slow burn—I was hooked and kept praying for them to FINALLY snap!
❤️ The way Stefan was portrayed as a villain in the first two books, only to have his layers peeled back to reveal the heart of gold in this story. He fiercely protects the ones he loves!
🐴 Watching Mira learn that life isn’t a linear progression—sometimes we need to step off of the well worn path in order to find and experience the adventure of truly living.
Just do yourself a favor and give this one a DL. The narration was fabulous and the storyline is addicting!
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Order of Scorpions
- De: Ivy Asher
- Narrado por: Stephen Dexter, Maeve York
- Duración: 25 h y 44 m
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Six years ago, I awoke in a cage with no knowledge of who I was or where I’d come from. Six years ago, I was spared the flesh markets and instead thrown in with a group of savages, where I learned it was fight or die. Now, eight Orders of Assassins are converging on the only home I’ve ever known. All in hopes of purchasing new blade slaves for their ranks. I’m for sale, yet all I want is a life far from death and ownership. Then I meet them, the Order of Scorpions. Their allure is a threat to the freedom I crave, but I won’t fall victim to their sting, no matter how tempting it might be.
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Good story, but major ick *Spoiler review*
- De C Ricketts en 08-19-23
- Order of Scorpions
- De: Ivy Asher
- Narrado por: Stephen Dexter, Maeve York
Buckle in for a binge listen!
Revisado: 07-23-24
I should’ve immediately believed my bestie when she told me I’d adore this book. But the length had me…intimidated. 😏 And my moodiness lately has been a BEAST to contend with, but I said “eff it,” and hit play on the audiobook.
And much like an FMC revels in the subsequent satisfaction of a good “eff it” moment in my romance reads, I, too, was CONSUMED by the chokehold this story had on me.
Here’s what you can expect:
🖤 Why Choose
🩶 Enemies to Lovers
⚔️ Dark Fantasy
🖤 Found Family
🩶 The MMCs Fall First (they’re obsessed!)
⚔️ Fated Mates
🖤 Slow Burn
🩶 Vengeance is Hers
⚔️ Journey of Self-Discovery
The long and short of it is that Auset has no memory of her past, all she knows is that she’s held captive and forced to train as an assassin—enduring pain and torture at the hands of her captors.
But the day finally comes for her to prove herself to one of the orders that rule the underbelly of their kingdoms. And instead of submitting, she seizes her opportunity to right the wrongs that have been done to her.
However, the mysterious members of the Order of the Scorpion have her losing her carefully honed control. Will they help her or leave her for dead again?
My favorite part of this book was the way the author oh-so-slowly but ever so artfully cultivated a sense of trust and family between Auset and the Scorpions. This wasn’t love at first sight. Auset’s trust *had* to be earned and watching the Scorpions do everything in their power to do so was empowering. They never sought to shield her, but rather acted as her shield. They were hers to wield. They supported her in all the ways she didn’t even know she needed and I ATE IT UP.
Yes, they were absolute bada$$e$, but the dichotomy of their simp/warrior personalities was DELICIOUS.
Do yourselves a favor, go give this a download and buckle in for a binge read.
The audio was FABULOUS. Both narrators did a great job of creating a voice for the myriad of characters in this story!
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Dawn of Flames
- Dragons of Ember Hollow, Book 3
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, y otros
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
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Ripped from my mates. Taken by an evil who has it out for us all. And it’s all I can do to hold on, just hoping that they will find me before it’s too late. Because I’m in the clutches of someone who only wants one thing…power. Power that only I can give them. And I’m a second away from breaking.
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Good
- De zachary en 04-24-25
- Dawn of Flames
- Dragons of Ember Hollow, Book 3
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
What a way to end the series!
Revisado: 07-20-24
4.5 STARS!!
If you’ve been following along then you’ll be well aware that @tessahalewrites is a relatively new to me author and I’ve been reading through her backlog (whenever my moodiness allows, lol).
But the Dragons of Ember Hollow series was my first read of hers! Little did I know at the time that only book one was released 😅 —but it didn’t stop me from anxiously awaiting for the next two books to drop and read them IMMEDIATELY.
Well, release day is here and book three has been read, so let me tell you what I loved:
🐉 As with the two preceding books the action is absolutely non-stop. There’s always something going on—villains abound and they are constantly coming at Hayden and her mates from every direction. This makes for a fast paced read that keeps you furiously turning each page.
💕 Seeing the way Hayden navigates the relationships with one of her mates and seeing their bonds form/strengthen was definitely a highlight for me. Yes, this book is steamy (obv, it’s why choose! lol), but it’s also a great way to see that in order to make relationships work you need to understand your partner(s) and communicate accordingly.
🔥 SO MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPIIIIIICE. There’s a little something for everyone in this book! ❤️🔥
💜 While I would’ve LOVED to see more of the entire crew happily bonded in this book (we’ve got some hold outs, folks), the epilogue definitely showed me a bit more of what the full bonded group dynamic would be like and now I’m just sad that it’s all over! 😩
I also had the pleasure of listening to this book while reading along with the ebook and the full cast absolutely NAILED their performances—they each fully embodied the personality of their individual characters so much so that I knew which character was which simply by tone/inflection. It was so well done!
If you’re looking for a fast-paced and action packed why choose shifter romance—give this series a download!
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A Photo Finish
- Gold Rush Ranch, Book 2
- De: Elsie Silver
- Narrado por: Connor Crais, Vanessa Edwin
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
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I've seen every square inch of Violet Eatons delectable body, and she has no idea who I am. Until now. What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past. Until it didn't.
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Cole and Violet, DUAL POV NARRATION!
- De Leah Hargrove en 04-21-25
- A Photo Finish
- Gold Rush Ranch, Book 2
- De: Elsie Silver
- Narrado por: Connor Crais, Vanessa Edwin
My fave Gold Rush Ranch book so far!
Revisado: 06-30-24
This book! While A Photo Finish might come across as your typical spicy small town romance, it’s SO MUCH MORE!
Holy moly—the secrets. And I’m not sure which ones were more surprising: Violet’s or Cole’s! But as you watch each hidden piece of both of these characters come to light you can’t help but to love them a little more. 🥹💖
My favorite part about this swoony and slow burning romance is 100% the character evolutions. Violet goes from constantly trying to constantly trying to prove her ability/independence to recognizing that sometimes our loved ones just want to keep us safe (not smother us)—and that like so many things, life requires balance.
And Cole? My precious, broody, grumpy, and just needs to a gd hug favorite Harding thus far? Like Violet, he goes from isolating himself from everyone to avoid heartbreak to becoming the source of so much happiness and comfort. Cole puts in SO MUCH work to become a stronger version of himself that can experience not only joy but also the sting of heartbreak—knowing he can lean on the people who care about him to see home through whatever life might throw at him.
If you’re looking for a book that will give you ALL THE FEELS, then look no further. This might be my favorite Gold Rush Ranch book 🫶🏻
Side note: I listened to the audiobook while reading along and the narrators were SUPERB! And while this is a dual narrated book, the text message exchanges were duet and it was a fun surprise!
Also, can I just say that I love Vanessa Edwin’s voice for Cole?? She’s so talented! Do t get me wrong, Connor is a SUPERB Cole, but Vanessa definitely did him justice in her chapters, lol.
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Leather & Lark
- The Ruinous Love, Book 2
- De: Brynne Weaver
- Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Eric Nolan
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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Contract killer Lachlan Kane wants a quiet life working in his leather studio and forgetting all about his traumatic past. But when he botches a job for his boss’s biggest client, Lachlan knows he’ll never claw his way out of the underworld. At least, not until songbird Lark Montague offers him a deal: use his skills to hunt down a killer and she’ll find a way to secure his freedom. The catch? He has to marry her first. And they can’t stand each other.
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wow!!!!
- De Courtney S. en 06-19-24
- Leather & Lark
- The Ruinous Love, Book 2
- De: Brynne Weaver
- Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Eric Nolan
Romantic horror/thriller is my new fave genre!
Revisado: 06-22-24
I loved it. The duet narration was SUBLIME and the accents and banter pulled me into the story completely.
If you’re looking for a story that features “multiple deleters” as main characters who love hard, have witty banter, and make you laugh just as often as you say WHAT THE ACTUAL HECK— then you have a winner right here, folks. 😅🤣
This author is a genius. The way she somehow creates a symphony of romance out of the horror and grotesqueness (is that a word?) of a thriller…chef’s kiss! 💋
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Midnight of Ashes
- Dragons of Ember Hollow, Book 2
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, y otros
- Duración: 6 h y 34 m
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Book 2 in the in the Dragons of Ember Hollow series. More details coming soon.
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Major cliffhanger
- De Ap2514 en 03-23-25
- Midnight of Ashes
- Dragons of Ember Hollow, Book 2
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
Loving this new series!
Revisado: 04-23-24
Tessa is clearly the queen of cliffhangers, lol. MY FREAKING GOODNESS. I’m a shook!
✨Fated Mates
🐉Dragon Shifters
✨Corrupt Adversaries
🐉Dirty Showers 😜
✨Touch Her and 🔪 Vibes
Midnight of Ashes picks right up where we left off—the Corbett clan is stirring up trouble for Hayden and her mates. This second installment of the Dragons of Ember Hollow series shifts the focus from introductions and scene-setting onto Hayden strengthening her bond with each of her mates all while juggling school and navigating how to deal with the corrupt dragon council.
This book is action-packed and will keep you locked in until you’ve binged the entire book in one sitting and you’re left slipping into Tessa’s DMs begging for book three, lol.
I’ll you’re an audio fan, you won’t want to miss this series! There is a full cast of narrators for each character and while it’s still DUAL narration style, each voice actor absolutely nails their performances—give these audiobooks a listen asap!
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Bride
- De: Ali Hazelwood
- Narrado por: Thérèse Plummer, Will Damron
- Duración: 12 h y 47 m
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Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast—again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again...
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I loved this!
- De Margaret Samora en 02-14-24
- Bride
- De: Ali Hazelwood
- Narrado por: Thérèse Plummer, Will Damron
A sweet shifter romance!
Revisado: 03-26-24
AUDIO RECOMMENDATION 🎧 ❤️
I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately, but I was desperately in need of a distraction on my plane ride down to the SWEETGRASS book signing event and the blurb for Bride by @alihazelwood caught my attention—
🐺 Shifters
🩸Vampires
💍 Arranged marriage
🌶️ Spiiiiice
It ended up being this super cute romance that I couldn’t put down. The FMC, Misery (yes, that’s her name), was someone I connected with immediately—her sense of humor, pragmatism, and intense loyalty towards the people she loves the most all resonated with me. However, her aversion to Sparkles the cat is decidedly very un-Caitlin-like, lol. #catladyforlife
I loved watching Misery and Lowe figure out how to make their relationship work. It gave me full-on Beauty and the Beast vibes (the scenes where they start to fall in love 😻). SO CUTE.
If you’re looking for an entry level shifter romance read, this is a fabulous choice! You still get a lot of the shifter behavior (scenting, primal behavior, knotting 😏), but seeing as how the book is told primarily from Misery’s POV, it’s not a huge focus.
My only wish is that we had more of Lowe’s POV. I’m a dual POV fan and the wee snippets we get from Lowe only served to tease me, lol.
The audio was easy to listen to and I loved that Lowe’s wee insights were voiced by a male narrator to better define his thoughts.
Go give it a listen!
#shifterromance #shifterromancebook #alihazelwood #vampireromance #berkleyromance #owlcrate #audiobooklove #audioromance
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Twilight of Embers
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, y otros
- Duración: 6 h y 46 m
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They make me feel like I belong for the first time since my parents were murdered. And when they touch me, my whole world sparks to flame. But they have enemies. Those who would give anything to harm what they hold dear. And while they’ll do whatever it takes to keep me safe, sometimes falling in love will put you right in the line of fire.
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Loved this!!
- De Courtney S. en 02-03-24
- Twilight of Embers
- De: Tessa Hale
- Narrado por: Vanessa Moyen, Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
What a narration dream team!
Revisado: 02-25-24
Holy. Freaking. Crap. I feel like I’ve been living under a rock—WHY DIDN’T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT @tessahale ??
Special shout out to my homegirl @kcbooklover for showing me ✨THE LIGHT!✨
I was in the mood for a shifter/pnr romance with some fated mates and spice and my goooodnesssssss did Twilight of Embers hit every mark.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The prologue immediately had me hooked and I found myself reading along with the ebook as I listened to the audio. I was ENTHRALLED.
Hayden is starting over at Evergreen University in Northern California — she has two goals in mind: maintain her scholarship and graduate as a pre-med student. However, her life starts to take unexpected turns from the minute she steps off the bus and runs into Knox…and all four of his “brothers.”
Secrets, shifters, and magic abound as Hayden learns that the world she thought she knew is so much bigger—and far more dangerous.
What you can expect:
💕 Why choose romance
🐉 Dragon shifters
💕 Touch her and ⚔️ vibes
🐉 Fated mates
It’s important to note that this is book one in a series—but fear not! The second book is planned to release in April & book three will be in June! 🙌🏻
As for the audio, it’s SUPERB! Vanessa Moyer is the perfect Hayden and ALL FOUR guys have their own narrators: Jacob Morgan, Connor Crais, Jason Clarke, Joe Arden, and Teddy Hamilton. WHAT A DREAM TEAM!
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