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Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend, narrated by Tatiana Sokolov

Rocky Mountain RebelWhy I read it:  This is one from my personal library.

What it’s about: (from Goodreads)  Vicki Hansol made different choices than her less-than-reputable mom and sister, yet her fiery temper has left her branded with the same town-bad-girl label. When she desperately needs a change of scenery, her get-out-of-town-free ticket arrives—and requires that she face down one of her deepest fears.

Easygoing Joel Coleman has nothing to complain about, but he’s never really done anything to brag about either. The youngest member of the Six Pack Ranch is looking to make some changes in his life that include stepping out from under his twin brother’s shadow.

So when the bold beauty with the smart mouth approaches him with a proposition, Joel is intrigued. Her request for him to teach her to ride soon takes on a whole new meaning. All that passion in his arms, his bed, in the barn . . . hell, anywhere he can get it? Bring it on.

But tangling the sheets leads to unanticipated complications, and by the time the dust settles, everything family means is going to be challenged.

What worked for me (and what didn’t):  I do like those Coleman boys.  *fans self*  Joel and Jesse are the twins in the family, with Joel the younger by about 30 minutes.  In previous books, we have seen Joel and Jesse “double teaming” various happy, consenting girls but Joel is finding he wants to step out of that now that they’ve finished college.  He wants to have a girlfriend rather than just hookups and he doesn’t want to share with Jesse anymore.
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Review at AudioGals

I’m over at AudioGals reviewing The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne, narrated by Kirsten Potter.  It was nice to revisit the story on audio and relax into the nuance of it. I have no idea why Adrian’s shirt is undone on the cover though.

The Black Hawk audio

Review at AudioGals

I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney, narrated by Peter Bishop. I thought the narration was average but the story brought back fond reading memories.

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Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs, narrated by Lorelei King & Alexander Cendese

shifting shadowsWhy I read it:  I’m a fan of the series so I bought it ASAP on release.

What it’s about: (from Goodreads)  Mercy Thompson’s world just got a whole lot bigger

A collection of all-new and previously published short stories featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends

Includes the new stories
Silver
Roses in Winter
Redemption
Hollow

and fan favorites
Fairy Gifts
Gray
Alpha and Omega
Seeing Eye
The Star of David
In Red, with Pearls

The narration: Each story is introduced by a note from Patricia Briggs (narrated by Lorelei King) and which orient the story in the timeline of the Mercy Thompson world. The novellas are arranged roughly chronologically – something I found helpful.  I’m nerd enough to have appreciated the little insights the author gives in introducing each instalment. Continue reading

Review at AudioGals

I’m over at AudioGals with a review of The Pride of Jared MacKade, by Nora Roberts, narrated by Luke Daniels. I liked this better than the first one but I think the conflict was a bit dated and it didn’t show Jared in the best light.

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