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A Holiday to Sustain Us
- The Magi Accounts
- De: Michele Notaro
- Narrado por: Zachary Zaba
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 14
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 14
One kiss under the mistletoe and now I’m hooked. I can’t get him out of my head… and I think I might like it. Convincing my pride to have a holiday celebration was supposed to be a fun way to bring everyone together. But my plan went awry when my younger pride mate convinced everyone I needed a kiss. I hadn’t expected Ash to volunteer. And I certainly hadn’t expected him to kiss me on the lips and… linger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cute
- De Nikki en 03-13-25
- A Holiday to Sustain Us
- The Magi Accounts
- De: Michele Notaro
- Narrado por: Zachary Zaba
Cute holiday story
Revisado: 12-29-24
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
You have to have read/listened to the previous books in this series before reading/listening to this story.
I absolutely adore Charlie, he's one of my favorite characters from this series. It's clear how much Charlie cares about others, especially his pride members. Knowing as much as we do about the Magi compounds, and how Ash came to live at the pride house, I'm not surprised by Ash's struggle to trust. I love how patient Charlie was with Ash and seeing Ash grow to trust Charlie. Ash and Charlie really are adorable together! We also get to see the pride from a different perspective. This is a great holiday edition to the series.
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Real Risk
- West Coast Forensics, Book 3
- De: Elle Keaton
- Narrado por: Michael Dean
- Duración: 8 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 59
Chief Flynn is fighting smoke and flames, tirelessly protecting the lives and property of his fellow islanders from yet another spate of fires. Arson or accident? When injury puts him on the sidelines, West Coast Forensics Arson Investigator Kimball Frye offers his assistance. Frye is the most irritating man in the world, a condescending know-it-all who rubs Devon the wrong way. Or does he?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Real Risk
- De H. Martin en 07-27-22
- Real Risk
- West Coast Forensics, Book 3
- De: Elle Keaton
- Narrado por: Michael Dean
Real Risk
Revisado: 08-18-22
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
This part of the review is specific to the audiobook version (see below for the story review):
I thought Michael Dean did a really good job with this story. There was enough variation to the characters to make it easy to follow. The pacing was good and and the narrator has a nice even flow.
Below is my review for the book:
Devon and Kimball were great together. The banter between them was great and we get a chance to see them build a connection in this book. The arson plot was okay, but the romance is really the highlight of this book. I could understand why both of them had some issues with relationships, but I think it made the connection between them even better. It was the little moments between them that really showed the bond (really want to try those pineapple waffles!).
Devon's sister, Birdy, is amazing. Not only is she a great deputy (more based on the other books, but I still stand by it), but she manages to wrangle he overly stubborn big brother. I also really liked Foster (looking forward to his book!). I also getting to see some of the characters from previous stories, a great chance to catch up (even just a bit) with some favorites.
*I think this book is better if you've read the previous books and the Veiled Intentions series for the background and secondary characters, but it isn't required.
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A Touch of Fever
- Arcane Hearts, Book 1
- De: Nazri Noor
- Narrado por: Zachary Johnson
- Duración: 7 h y 18 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 295
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 265
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 264
Jackson Pryde was never great at wielding magic. Instead, he works as an artificer, crafting enchanted devices in the Black Market, a shadowy bazaar of wonders. But Xander Wright, the mouthy, pretentious mage next door, hates all the hammering in Jackson’s workshop. When a chance assignment forces them to team up, they discover a terrifying predicament. Something is driving members of the magical community into murderous rages. Jackson and Xander must combine might and magic to find the source of the Fever and stop it.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I'll probably keep reading but....
- De Amazon Customer en 04-04-22
- A Touch of Fever
- Arcane Hearts, Book 1
- De: Nazri Noor
- Narrado por: Zachary Johnson
A Touch of Fever
Revisado: 12-28-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
3.5 stars
The world-building was certainly here for this book. I really liked the black market and the way magic is both part of and separate from the normal world. I do think there is room for the world-building to keep growing and developing in future books, but there is a really good basis in this book. I think Jackson (as the story is told from his POV) is much more developed as a character than the others, maybe because we only see them through his eyes we're missing a bit of the why in their actions. I'm hoping we'll get to delve deeper in Xander's story as the books progress.
I wasn't a huge fan of the way Jackson would sort of addressed the audience in the story, a few times can be almost amusing, but it just seemed excessive in the story (and a little distracting). I'm thinking part of my issue with so much of the story being in Jackson's head is the narration, it was sometimes hard to tell if this was something Jackson was saying or just thinking (I may have done better with a print version).
The mystery was okay, interesting enough to keep the plot moving. I wasn't a fan of how SEER was portrayed in the story. On the one hand we're told they handle everything, normally without help. Then we see how they jump to conclusions and are basically acting like bullies in the story. The one SEER agent we see a lot of is excessively arrogant that he almost felt like a caricature. I'm sure we'll see more of SEER in the future books, but I'm hoping with a bit more depth.
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Real Danger
- West Coast Forensics, Book 2
- De: Elle Keaton
- Narrado por: Michael Dean
- Duración: 7 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 71
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 71
How can one man be so incredibly frustrating but so sexy at the same time? Ryder knows two things. Tragedy can strike at any moment so you have to hold tightly to the gifts life gives you. And Shay is one of those gifts. To Ryder their 15-year age difference is nothing, Shay is the man he wants. Now he just needs an opportunity to plead his case with the sexy lawyer. He gets his chance when Shay asks him to assist on a case involving a missing person, but the investigation quickly turns perilous.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A sweet romantic mystery
- De RACHEL REED en 11-11-21
- Real Danger
- West Coast Forensics, Book 2
- De: Elle Keaton
- Narrado por: Michael Dean
Real Danger
Revisado: 11-22-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
*I have read/listened to some other books by this author so I had some background (primarily from the Veiled Intentions series), but I have not read all of the previous stories. While I highly recommend at the very least the three main books in the Veiled Intentions series (since that introduces both Shay and Ryder), I think it read okay without some of the others.
I liked the little chats between Shay and Ryder at the beginning of each chapter, it was a fun way to get some bonding between them in without bogging down the story. But I will say for the first few chapters I was rather confused by the way it comes across in the audio. I happened to read a review that mentioned them and it made so much more sense.
I could understand Shay's concern over the age-gap with Ryder, 15 years can seem like a lot. But I think Ryder is a mature enough character that the age-gap isn't really an issue once they start figuring things out. Ryder's determination to get past Shay's wall could have come across as too pushy, but it was actually rather adorable in the story. I thought the mystery was good, plenty of twists and turns to keep it from being completely predictable and enough action to keep the story moving. I liked getting to see some secondary characters that I've gotten to know in other books as well.
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Omega from the Ocean
- Heron Manor, Book 1
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Lance West
- Duración: 8 h y 48 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 70
Merman Jack is a terrible virgin sacrifice. Mostly because he isn’t virginal. At all. Hopefully the Sea King won’t notice. For Jack, the human world has too many wonderful temptations, and too many alphas to resist. He only has two months left before he has to give himself to the Sea King, and he doesn’t want to spend them in the cold, dark catacombs where the Mermen of Rixton live. It may be forbidden for Jack to go to shore, but when did that ever stop him?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic World-Building
- De W.F. en 10-10-21
- Omega from the Ocean
- Heron Manor, Book 1
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Lance West
Omega from the Ocean
Revisado: 10-16-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
3.5 stars
The concept of this book was good. I did like the characters. But the story just seemed so drawn out I was loosing interest part of the way through.
There are a few different groups woven together here. The mermen have been under the control of the Sea King for a long time. The Sea King keeps them hidden, but at a steep price. Jack (aka Seafoam) is a rebellious little brat. Though he knows he must give himself to the Sea King or risk his father and brother, he keeps sneaking off to dry land to live a little before his sacrifice. Peter is a dragon that can't shift because he never found his hoard.
I liked Jack and Peter. They were cute together. I'm not sure the Daddy/Boy element worked for me, in part because I think there were still too many communication/language issues for Jack to really understand. There were a lot of characters introduced in this book, and while I'm guessing that some of them will have their own books later, but it made the ending feel a little too incomplete.
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The Fairy Tale Collection
- Contemporary MM Retellings
- De: Helen Juliet
- Narrado por: Kieran Flitton
- Duración: 30 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 151
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 150
Experience Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Rapunzel as you’ve never seen them before in this box set of contemporary adaptations! Available together for the first time, each book is a stand-alone with its own HEA, but watch out for familiar faces!
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boring
- De Brandy en 04-25-23
- The Fairy Tale Collection
- Contemporary MM Retellings
- De: Helen Juliet
- Narrado por: Kieran Flitton
The Fairy Tale Collection
Revisado: 08-30-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
These stories are best enjoyed if you view them as an alternate-universe. The stories are good, but there needs to be a certain suspension of disbelief to really enjoy them.
Thorn in His Side
The Beauty and the Beast retelling was good, though I think some elements felt a little forced to make them work with the fairy-tale. I felt so bad for Darius: an abusive father that controlled his life, the loss of his mother, the tragedy that ended his military service. Joshua took a little while to uncover the heart that Darius kept hidden, but I thought when they finally came together it was rather sweet. I do think this might have worked just a bit better in more of a historical setting, but I did enjoy the story.
A Right Royal Affair
Theo and James are from such different backgrounds. I thought this was a sweet Cinderella story (and not just because it's one of my favorite fairytales). I loved the Yorkies (each with their own personalities). I did think a few elements were a bit too easy at times (but isn't that how fairytales work). I thought James's sister was really sweet, it was clear how close they were. I also thought the castle staff were more friends than staff for James, it made him a bit more human.
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Settle for Nothing
- Desert Homesteaders, Book 2
- De: Susi Hawke
- Narrado por: Drew Bacca
- Duración: 3 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Silas Jones has no interest in getting a mate, fated or otherwise. At 22, he’s alone in the world...or would be without the quirky pack of desert homesteaders who’ve become his family. Who needs more than that? Not Silas. Everyone else can partner up and risk loving the wrong person; he’s not judging.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Short and sweet!
- De RACHEL REED en 09-04-21
- Settle for Nothing
- Desert Homesteaders, Book 2
- De: Susi Hawke
- Narrado por: Drew Bacca
Settle for Nothing
Revisado: 08-22-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
I had not read the first book in the series before listening to this one. I didn't feel lost, but I do think it would have been a little bit better if I had.
I could completely understand why Silas isn't interested in a fated mate. After what he saw as a child, that would give anyone some lingering issues. Daniel was so patient. Yes, he wants his mate, but he doesn't push too hard. He's not too domineering as an alpha, but still protective. Even for as short as this story is, there is a slow-burn feel to it. The narration had good pacing.
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A Home for Ben
- Alaskan Pebble Gifters, Book 3
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Zachary Zaba
- Duración: 5 h y 56 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 80
Ben is a pebble-gifting season reject. He wandered the cold streets of Anchorage for three weeks straight, hoping an alpha would give him a pebble. But no one did. Axel is banished. He lost his temper four years ago and almost killed the alpha who abandoned his brother. When Cyrano runs into Ben and Axel by chance, he decides to lure them both to bed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A sweet MMM!
- De RACHEL REED en 06-27-21
- A Home for Ben
- Alaskan Pebble Gifters, Book 3
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Zachary Zaba
A Home for Ben
Revisado: 06-16-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
I thought the narrator did a good job of juggling having 3 main characters, they each had a distinct voice for me.
I will admit that the Daddy/boy kink is not really my thing, but I think it works better in this story than in the second book in the series. I felt bad for Ben, given how abandoned he felt both from being left as an egg and not getting any interest during Pebble Gifting season. I'm glad he got both Axel and Cyrano to show him how amazing he really is. Axel made one stupid mistake (and a perfectly justifiable one in my opinion) and got exiled from Anchorage and the only family he has left. Cyrano wants to be accepted for who he is, a mix of alpha and omega, and he's wanted Axel for a forever mate for years, not just a temporary mate as is more customary in polar bear culture. I liked how it really takes the three of them to balance, it didn't just feel like a couple with an extra person thrown in. I think the magic is interesting, and we get a bit more explanation in this book than in previous books.
I know that Axel's brother Lu has his own book, but it felt weird to have bits and pieces weave into this story. I also thought the time jumps felt a little jarring at times. Also, I get the penguin nesting is very important, but I almost felt like Ben's pregnancy was viewed as more important than Cy's at that point. But overall, this was a solid piece to the series.
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Alaskan Pebble Gifters Bundle: Books 1 & 2
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Drew Bacca
- Duración: 9 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 108
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 106
This bundle includes A Pebble for Lewis and An Egg for Ansel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hilarious. Hot. Heartfelt.
- De W.F. en 05-14-21
- Alaskan Pebble Gifters Bundle: Books 1 & 2
- De: Amy Bellows
- Narrado por: Drew Bacca
Alaskan Pebble Gifters
Revisado: 06-14-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
I really liked the narrator for this bundle. It was easy to tell who was "speaking" through out both books (especially important because the MCs from both books are important in both stories).
I really liked friendship between Lewis and Todd. They are sweet together and their relationship progressed in a way that makes it easy to see the love between them. Though there were still some serious communication issues as their relationship develops, but that makes sense as their cultures have some differences. I loved how seriously Todd took learning about penguin shifter culture, like the pebble ceremony.
Ansel and Daniel were a very different type of relationship. My heart had to ache for Daniel and what he went through with his Alpha. Ansel also has had his own issues with trying to find a relationship with someone who cares for him. The Daddy/boy kink isn't something that really appeals to me, and there was times where it felt a bit awkward between Ansel and Daniel. I'm glad they both got their HEA, but I did like the first story better.
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King's Gambit
- Road to Redemption, Book 1
- De: Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
- Narrado por: Thomas Hart
- Duración: 6 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 62
I can never make up for the things I did while deep in the gang life. It doesn’t matter how much I've changed. Rory will never see past it. Things burn hot between us, but he's far too good for a bad guy like me. I don't date, and Rory is the kind of guy that deserves more than one night. But for him, I might be ready to change my rules. If he can ever accept my past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this!🤴
- De RACHEL REED en 06-11-21
- King's Gambit
- Road to Redemption, Book 1
- De: Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
- Narrado por: Thomas Hart
King's Gambit
Revisado: 05-21-21
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this book.
Rory enjoys bartending at King's Gambit, but he knows the rumors about the owners past with ties to organized crime. King has tried to put his past behind him, putting his life into his Chicago club. Both men are running from their past, but if they're willing to focus on the present they might be able to have a future together.
There were some communication issues between these two that could be a bit exasperating at times, but I think once they started communicating they got each other. The chemistry between them was smoking. The secondary characters were well developed, I especially liked King's younger brother. There was a good bit of drama, but lots of steam and romance as well. I thought the story flowed well and kept me interested throughout. I also really liked the narrator, he kept a good pacing in the story.
I'm not sure I consider the ending a cliffhanger, but it is certainly a To Be Continued. It sets up for the next book in the series I'm assuming, and possibly reveal more of Rory's background.
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