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Review: Just One Night: Audiobook

Just One Night by Kyra Davis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just One Night by Kyra Davis is the compilation of the three previously separately released parts of this book ("The Stranger", "Exposed", "Binding Agreement").

Audible Audiobook "Review: Just One Night"
Where does Just One Night rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is now ranked among my favorites. An intriguing story that will keep you guessing and provide a few jaw-dropping moments.

Who was your favorite character and why?
Simone was my favorite character. Her free spirit and absolute support of her friend are admirable end enviable.

Which character – as performed by Grace Grant – was your favorite?
Kasie - Especially when she drifts off to fantasy land. Grace is one of my favorite audiobook performers to date. If I'm stuck on choosing a book and she is narrator for one, she will be the deciding factor.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes - It wasn't possible but I definitely did try my best to binge listen.

Any additional comments?
This audiobook is a compilation of the three ebooks released in this series. The 3-parts were "The Stranger", "Exposed", and "Binding Agreement". Definitely value for money with this audiobook.

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Review: White Trash #1: White Trash beautiful

White Trash Beautiful by Teresa Mummert

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

White Trash Beautiful by Teresa Mummert will get under your skin and into your heart from practically the first page! An touching story of family, abuse and how love makes a difference.

Audible Audiobook"Review: White Trash #1: White Trash beautiful"
If you could sum up White Trash Beautiful in three words, what would they be?
Love conquers all!

What other book might you compare White Trash Beautiful to and why?
Oh, I don't think I've really ever read anything quite like this. Um, the abuse both characters suffered in Jessica Sorensen's "Callie & Kayden" series and maybe Julianne's painful experience in Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard.

Which scene was your favorite?
The scene where they were dancing in the hotel room and probably the very last scene in the book which I won't describe due to spoilers.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book hurt. People suffer the abuse that Cass suffered every day, it's tragic, but at least for a fairy tale moment this girl found her handsome white knight to rescue her along the way. Well, it wasn't smooth going in the book either. There were loads of speed bumps along the way.But, it made for an excellent story.

Any additional comments?
Grace Grant is an excellent performer and I find myself looking for audiobooks that she specifically has narrated. The skills of the performer make a huge difference for the book and she is just fantastic!

I’m not naïve. I know I don’t get the happily ever after. My knight in shining armor took the highway detour around this godforsaken shit hole. I’ve made peace with that. That doesn’t mean I’m going to lie down like a doormat and let every cocky prick in the trailer park have his way with me.
-Cass

“I’m not your sweet- heart.”
“Challenge accepted.” He laughed.
These guys were all the same. I sighed.
-Cass

“please don’t regret me, Cass.” His voice was barely audible as he ran his thumb over my cheek, catching the stray tear that had betrayed me. His words unleashed a floodgate.
-Tucker

“Tucker, the sky is the limit for you. My limit is the tattered fence around this trailer park.”
-Cass

I can still smell you all over me. I can’t stop thinking about you. — Tuck
-Tucker

He put his finger to my lips to stop me from talking. “The only thing I ever wanted out of my life was someone to share it with.”
-Tucker

*****

Up Next - Book Two - White Trash Damaged

Expected Publication October 8, 2013

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Review: Inside Out Trilogy #2: Being Me

Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones is the second book in the Inside Out Trilogy.

Holy flipping cow! When things heat up, or when the proverbial poop hits the fan...Lisa Renee Jones will absolutely not disappoint. Wow! I am so glad I have a galley copy of book three...I know it's out in a couple of weeks, but what on earth is in France? I must know. But I enjoy the audiobook versions so much I may wait anyway. Grace Grant is a fantastic performer! Decisions, decisions!"

Audible Audiobook "Review: Inside Out Trilogy #2: Being Me"
What made the experience of listening to Being Me the most enjoyable?
Grace Grant's performance. This is the 6th book I have listened to her perform and have started to choose which book on my to read list is next based on if she's the narrator.

Who was your favorite character and why?
Chris - I really like Chris. He's so caring and sweet yet damaged and dark. It's a quirky combo.

Have you listened to any of Grace Grant’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
All of Grace's performances are stellar. This one is probably one of my favorites, right next to Beautiful Bastard.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If I had enough time to spare, then yes I would have liked to listen to it all as fast as my ears could hear it. This 2nd book of the trilogy is packed tight with drama, emotion, twists and WTF moments!

Suddenly, he is in front of me, towering above me. I feel him in every pore of my existence even before I dare to lift my gaze to his. I know what I must do but I am scared. I told him I wasn’t.
I told myself I wasn’t. But I am.
- Sarah

I have never felt as part of a man as I do in that moment. Never felt so a part of another human being. I do not know what to do with the emotions inside me. I do not know how to be this close to someone and still hold on to myself.
- Sarah

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Review: Inside Out Trilogy #1: If I Were You

If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones is the first book in the Inside Out Trilogy. After a slow start, this book picks up speed, and steam, as soon as Chris and Mark make their appearance.

Sarah's concern for the safety of Rebeccah is touching. Her passion for art almost rivals the passion the Chris ignites in her soul. But there is a dark secret waiting to be revealed. What was Rebeccah into? How is the art gallery involved?

I love when authors/books introduce you to songs or bands you haven't heard before. I am loving Broken and Nerve Damage by Lifehouse.

Audible Audiobook "Review: Inside Out Trilogy #1: If I Were You"
Would you listen to If I Were You again? Why?
If there was a large gap between reading the novels I might. This is already my second time reading this story.

What did you like best about this story?
I like the tension between Sarah and Chris. They both are really into each other but they have so many walls up around themselves they struggle to get close.

What about Grace Grant’s performance did you like?
I really enjoy listening to Grace Grant. She has narrated the majority of the last few books I have listened to. I would definitely listen to her again.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book keeps you on edge, almost constantly. You have no clue what happened to Rebecca, you don't know if Sarah is in danger or just paranoid.

May the odds be ever in your favor, and mine as well.-Mark

I sink down into the seat, and watch him walk toward the massive open kitchen overlooking the living area, and he is all long-legged, male grace and flexing muscle.-Sarah on the male beauty of Chris

"It’s not about making you feel better. It’s about the truth. Sara, baby,” he strokes my cheek, “this ‘crazy’ thing you’re making me feel is the best crazy I’ve felt in a long time. I’m not ready to let go of you. I don’t know what you’re doing to me, Sara, but please…don’t stop."-Chris

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Review: Immortals After Dark # 13: MacRieve

MacRieve by Kresley Cole

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MacRieve by Kresley Cole is the thirteenth book in the Immortals After dark series. The tale begins with Uilleam as a child in Scotland. We learn exactly what happened in his tragic past and just how terrible his demons are.

Chloe is a soccer star - she's competitive and capable and freaky things are starting to happen to her. She is abducted by witches and put up for auction. Oh, yeah, and she's human.

Imagine attending an auction with the sole purpose of winning the bid for your greatest enemies most treasured possession. Now imagine the possession is the enemies human daughter. Now imagine realizing that this human female is your one true mate. And so this is a perfect representation of the luck MacRieve has had his whole life.

Audible Audiobook "Review: Immortals After Dark #13: MacRieve"Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would reccommend this audiobook to anyone who has read and loved the Immortals After Dark series.

Who was your favorite character and why?
MacRieve. He's so angry and alpha and intense, but loyal to a fault when it counts.

Which scene was your favorite?
Any scene where Chloe was kicking MacRieve's butt was good, she is fiesty and strong, but probably the love scene after Chloe returns from her family and needs MacRieve to be true to their love in order to survive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I felt a lot of heartache for MacRieve AND Chloe throughout this story. He has had so many bad things happen to him that you can't fault him for his prejudice, but Chloe doesn't deserve the things he dished out in anger.

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Review: Lords of the Underworld #10: The Darkest Craving

The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter was not my favorite of the Lords of the Underworld books. I probably should have taken the time to do a re-read on the series before jumping directly into Kane's story.

The Lord Kane, keeper of Disaster is a gentle, kind male. Or at least he was until he was captured in Hell and tortured non-stop for weeks on end. His saviour, Josephine (AKA Tink) thinks that he will finally be the one to give her what she needs. A good 'ol deathblow. She's tired of being a blood slave and is unable to do away with herself and made Kane promise to kill her in return before she freed him from Hell.

Kane refuses, he's falling for Tink, quite literally. We follow their story as they get to know each other better, battle her horrible family, their mutual enemies, and Kane's very own demon.

We also get to see some side stories with Torin, keeper of Disease and Cameo, keeper of Misery. Torin's book is up next, The Darkest Touch.

My two favorite pop culture moments...

"The atmosphere was very...Victorian era meets The Hunger Games in Wonderland, with an R rating."

"The things he’ll do to her when he finds her...it’s going to be legend—wait for it—dary."

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Review: Thoughtless #1: Thoughtless

Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens was one of the most painfully intense stories I have read in a very long while.

This gets 1 extra star from the three I was going to give because S.C. Stephens created one HELL of a hottie in Kellan Kyle! Yummy! But this had to be one of the most uncomfortable books I have ever read! I have noticed that most reviews either Love, Love, Love it or absolutely hate it with a passion. I liked this story, I just felt too much for the characters and their pain. Love triangles are a freaking mess!

Kiera was not my favorite leading lady. It was maddening to see her waver so much between Denny and Kellan. But who could say no to Kellan?!?

Audible Audiobook "Review: Thoughtless"
Would you listen to Thoughtless again? Why?
No - I don't think I would listen to Thoughtless again. It was a very difficult story for me to be a part of. Something about the depth of emotions inside this love triangle was too much for me. It was a very difficult book for me in parts.

Would you recommend Thoughtless to your friends? Why or why not?
I would definitely recommend it. My recommendation would be heavily laced with multiple warnings about the previously mentioned love triangle and about the deep emotional places this could take you.

Which character – as performed by Rebekkah Ross – was your favorite?
I have to say that Denny was my favorite because she didn't butcher the Australian accent. She did a really great job with all the characters but I enjoyed listening to her perform Denny the most.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No - I usually listen on my commute and, if possible I'll try for times beyond that. This book was painful and I don't know if I could have handled it without multiple breaks along the way.

Any additional comments?
I keep mentioning how uncomfortable this book was for me, but I also need to say it was a great story. S.C. Stephens obviously wrote a great book if she could get me that invested in their lives.

“You…the only woman I’ve ever loved…ever. You thought I’d toss that out? Do you really think anyone in this world, compares to you in my eyes?”

With a heavy breath, I returned his intense gaze, his eyes smoldering in a way that made me weak. “You wreck me,” he growled, crashing his lips back down to mine.

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Review: The Blackstone Affair # 3: Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller is the third book in what is planned to be a four book series. Book four is still untitled but is scheduled to release as an ebook at the end of this year.

Oh My Lord!!! Raine Miller, you have forever burned the image of Ethan Blackstone on my mind (and libido)! Thank You! What a perfect choice. And while I feel a little apologetic for objectifying the gorgeous model that Ethan is based on, I just cannot seem to help it. You are a beautiful man David Gandy, just beautiful!

This story continues the tale of Brynne Bennett and Ethan Blackstone. It opens with a creepy prologue, we don't know (but can maybe make some guesses already) who this person is. At this point in the story Ethan has still not divulged the details of his tragic past to Brynne. She still desperately wants to know so she can help chase away his nightmares. Book two, All In, ended with them on their way to Ethan's sisters manor house and B&B. This book picks up with them in the throes of passion shortly after their arrival at Hannah's home. Very HOT!

Various emotional and life changing events unfold as the beginning of the olympics draws closer. We see them get closer to, and more interested in, each other. However, this book is where the confrontation happens. This where the bad stuff happens. The person who sent the video message, he's still around, and he's more trouble than anyone realized.

The book has somewhat of a Happily Ever After and no big cliffhanger but we will get more of Brynne and Ethan when book four comes out!

I am definitely looking forward to that!

Audible Audiobook "Review: The Blackstone Affair # 3: Eyes Wide Open"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes - This is a fantastic series full of heat, passion, desperation, and is all tied up in a happy ending.

What did you like best about this story?
I like Ethan - He has been my favorite part of all these stories so far. He is so bloody British and alpha and sex on a stick!

Have you listened to any of Grace Grant and Shane East ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have heard both of these narrators perform before. This was just as great as the others. Grace can become each of the characters without her performance sounding forced. Shane's voice is sexy, and where I NEVER love a male doing a female voice, his wasn't terrible and did not take away from the performance.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moment at the restaurant with her friends Benny & Gaby when Brynne answered her mothers call and Benny ends up on his phone with Ethan. That was a tough moment.

Any additional comments?
Read the series - just read it!

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Review: Crossfire # 3: Entwined With You

Entwined with You by Sylvia Day

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Entwined with You by Sylvia Day was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It doesn't have a cliffhanger at the end so waiting for Captivated by You won't be too torturous.

There are moments in book two where weird, unexplained things happen...
- Eva's mom's reaction after lunch one day, getting pale and shaky.
- Eva assuming Gideon was seeing Corinne when she saw her leaving the Crossfire building looking very disheveled.
- She later finds red lipstick [?] on Gideons sleeve and he has just gotten out of the shower. He has no good explanation.

We learn how all these pull together into a much more sinister and potentially dangerous situation for Eva.

So Book three begins with Eva and Gideon still estranged. Eva thinks she knows what happened, but she doesn't know everything, yet.

In this book we get to see them re-connect and it is HOT!!!!

I like that Steven and Mark are a slightly bigger part of the story.

Audible Audiobook "Review: Crossfire # 3: Entwined With You"
Would you listen to Entwined With You again? Why?
Yes, I might listen to Entwined With You again, time allowing, just before book four will be released.

What other book might you compare Entwined With You to and why?
Of the books I have read, I would compare Entwined With you to "All In" and "Eyes Wide Open" by Raine Miller.

What about Jill Redfield’s performance did you like?
Jill Redfield is an excellent audiobook performer. Her voice can transition through the characters without sounding forced or fake. She IS Gideon, she IS Eva. It was a pleasure to listen to.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Gideon has done everything to be with Eva and keep her safe but will it be enough?

“Careful, Eva.” Gideon shot me a stern look. “Or you’ll derail my attempt to seduce you properly before I ride you on every flat surface in this apartment.”

If souls could be mated with wishes, ours would be inextricably entwined.

We were completely entwined, grasping and pulling at each other...I thought this next one was hilarious...
His lips thinned. “I have to go deal with Christopher. Are we okay?”
Nodding, I said, “I’m good. You?”
“As long as Kline doesn’t kiss you.” The warning was clear in his voice.
“Same goes.”
“If he kisses me, he’s getting decked.”

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Review: The Blackstone Affair # 2: All In

All In by Raine Miller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All In by Raine Miller is the continuation of Naked and the story of Brynne Bennett and Ethan Blackstone. We begin to learn about Ethan's past, the torture, the scars, and we start to see that the danger to Brynne is much more evident than she expected and as bad as Ethan feared. We begin where Naked left off but from Ethan's perspective. We see them struggle with sharing their lives with each other, working out the kinks in having another person involved in almost everything you do. Brynne has to learn to take Ethan's warnings seriously, Ethan has to tone down the caveman inside. The story continues on to the trip to Ethan's sisters house, and on my re-read of this book I am so happy that book three, Eyes Wide Open, is already available.

Audible Audiobook"Review: The Blackstone Affair # 2: All In"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
*Smiles* I have recommended this book to every friend I have that reads if they haven't already read it.

Who was your favorite character and why?
Ethan Blackstone is my favorite character. He is such a strong alpha caveman with such depth of emotion and feeling it's almost hard to unite the two. Unless of course you are Brynne Bennett.

What about Shane East and Grace Grant ’s performance did you like?
I have heard Grace Grant before when listening to Beautiful Bastard and Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren and I really liked her performance then. She becomes the character without overdoing it and allows the story to play out in your mind with such ease it's a pleasure to listen to her.

Shane East - Well, I'm English. I grew up hearing English accents, they were NO BIG DEAL! The past 20 years spent in the United States, however, has caused me to find immense pleasure in listening to a crisp accent like Shane's. His voice conveyed the attitude and magnetism that I envisioned Ethan Blackstone as having, perfectly! An absolute pleasure to listen to. (A double entendre MAY have been intentional in that one.)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moment that moved me emotionally was when Ethan woke up from his nightmare with Brynne their to help him pull himself back together.

The funniest moment was his inner monologue on the pitfalls of a steady relationship when the female is experiencing her menstrual cycle or "dead week" as he called it.



LOL
Ethan on Brynne's hormones during her dead week...

Can you say wicked hormones changing my girl into Medusa and scaring the hell out of me?

“All right, chief,” I said in utter bewilderment, waiting till she hung up before I sighed good and loud. I shook my head too. And even blew out a whistle. Then I drove over to get my snake-haired, sharp-tongued, unpredictable, and very perplexing girlfriend, like the besotted sap that I very much was.Women . . . frightening creatures.

My Medusa had just turned into Aphrodite worshipping at the altar of Eros. My luck apparently knew no bounds.

Ethan on Fifty Shades of Grey...

Clarkson went in to help Brynne and Marie in the kitchen while Gabrielle and Elaina seemed to hit it off by talking books—something trending about a very young billionaire and his obsession with an even younger woman . . . and sex. Lots of erotic sex scenes in the book, like apparently on every page.

Ethan on the Dark Arts...

“Be nice. Don’t even think of having another tantrum in front of him again,” she muttered under her breath at me.
“Fine,” I said, raising my glass and mentally wishing for direct knowledge of the dark arts so I could curse him into a toad. Wait, he already was a toad; it would have to be something different . . . a cockroach maybe?

Ethan on love and luck...

All in is forever, baby...
When I reached for my girl and showed her how much I did indeed need her, and told her with words too, I knew then that the best gamble of my life had been not the cards I’d played but that one night on a London street, when a beautiful American girl tried to walk out in the dark, and I played the most important hand I’d ever been dealt and went . . . all in.

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Review: The Blackstone Affair # 1: Naked

Naked by Raine Miller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naked by Raine Miller is a romance involving two people with traumatic pasts who almost instantly fall for each other so intensely it is surreal.

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to Raine Miller for my introduction to Ethan Blackstone AKA David Gandy. He is the epitome of classic, gorgeous, aplha male. Having such a gorgeous visual in the back of my mind while reading is very enjoyable.

Brynne is fragile but capable and has been doing just fine with her life until Ethan. He awakens more than just lust and longing in her, the strength of the emotions he evokes trigger the return of her nightmares. But even with the night terrors, she has never felt more safe or loved. Ethan is the perfect match for her needs.

Ethan has a few secrets of his own. He is former Special Forces and has the scars to prove it. Brynne has seen the scars but has decided not to enquire about them just yet, she has her own secrets and understands the need to not share.

I think my favorite quote from this book is...

"He's far too beautiful to have to resort to his hand for an orgasm."

The fact that we learn he overheard her and Benny saying that...I laughed my behind off!

"I heard what you and Clarkson said, by the way-about me and my hand." He tapped his ear. "High-tech security gadgets in my line of work."

I noticed this on my re-read and it made me think of the third book so i decided to add this to the review...

"The intimacy was off the charts and I could not have looked away if I'd wanted to. I needed my eyes wide open."

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Review: Crossfire # 2: Reflected In You

Reflected in You by Sylvia Day

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reflected in You by Sylvia Day is hot, intense, and the continuing source of one the best book boyfriends EVER!!! Gideon Cross is alpha male to the highest power and he is a kind, loyal lover who understands Eva better than she understands herself. If you haven't read this series yet, you should. If you are taking the time to read this review, trying to decide, stop right now, read the book!

Audible Audiobook "Review: Crossfire # 2: Reflected In You"
If you could sum up Reflected in You in three words, what would they be?
He did what?!?

What did you like best about this story?
In the first book we met Gideon and he was distant, cold, economical. By the end of book one, we sort of know better, but only barely. In this book we finally get to see who he is, inside, because of Eva. He is no longer a cold calculating billionaire, he is molten lava hot for Eva and will do anything, I repeat, ANYTHING, for her. I liked the angsty feelings that dredged up whilst reading this. It had been a while since I read book one and two and I am re-reading these before I begin book three. I forgot just how awesome Gideon is.

What does Jill Redfield bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her smooth voice and slight character changes can almost make the words play out like a movie in your head.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It's a re-read for me so I pretty much knew what was coming. However, the fact that Brett happens to be in love with Eva when she was thinking this whole time she was just one of the many girls he was having was bittersweet.
***SPOILER BELOW***
When Gideon sees them kissing he charges and attacks Brett,and even though she didn't start the kiss and had just pulled away realizing it's ONLY Gideon she wants, you have to wonder what this now means for Eva and Gideon...

"I'd caused that. I had turned the warm, wickedly playful man who'd enchanted me all evening into the cold murderous fighter in front of me."

And then the ride in the limo after they pick Gideon back up...Holy Hotness...*fanning face*...WOW! He asks her over and over "Why, Eva?" and she tells him "I don't know" and a sexual battle ensues and she finally breaks down. That was intense!

Any additional comments?
Read this series!!! It's awesome!


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Review: Crossfire # 1: Bared To You

Bared to You by Sylvia Day

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

***Spoilers***

I've read all three books back to back and am having a hard time keeping the details contained to each individual book.

***You've been warned***There are spoilers***

Bared to You by Sylvia Day is a steamy, dramatic, romantic tale of a mega rich alpha male and his obsession with the new girl in the building. She's damaged, he's damaged, they are both VERY dysfunctional AND high-maintenance and yet you will find yourself rooting for them to be able to work it out. This first book alludes to the childhood trauma that Gideon has suffered and goes into detail with Eva's past.
An ex-fiancee shows up from Gideon's past, completely blindsiding Eva who never even knew he had been engaged. Jealousy plays a huge part in their misunderstandings and problems. Eva's best friend, a gorgeous male model named Cary, also has a tragic past but is the rock Eva leans on. Cary has a meltdown in the form of an orgy and it puts Eva in danger and then Gideon flies in to the rescue, fists flying *sigh* !

Audible Audiobook "Review: Crossfire # 1: Bared To You"
Where does Bared to You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Bared to you ranks among my favorite of all the audiobooks I've listened to so far and I've listened to a VERY large quantity of audiobooks since I began my Audible membership in October 2008.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bared to You?
The scene in the library where Gideon and Eva are interrupted, first by Magdalena and then by Christopher.

"A movement on the far side of the room caught my eye and I froze, my gaze locking with Magdalene’s. She stood just inside the door, halted midstride, staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the back of Gideon’s moving head."

Eva almost revels in the feeling of exhibitionism and ownership when she realizes Magdalena is watching and returns her focus to Gideon, then disregarding the other woman. Then they are interrupted AGAIN by Christopher but are situated so that he can't see what is going on underneath Eva's skirts - and there is A LOT going on under there!

"I climaxed. Afraid of the wail of pleasure that wanted out of me, I sank my teeth into Gideon’s hard pectoral. He grunted softly and started coming, his cock jerking as it pumped thick spurts of scorching semen into me.
The rest of the conversation was lost beneath the roar of my blood. Christopher said something, Gideon replied, and then the door shut again. I was lifted to sit on the armrest and Gideon started thrusting between my spread thighs, using my body to rub out the rest of his orgasm, growling in my mouth as we finished off the rawest, most exhibitionistic sexual encounter of my life."

Definitely one of my more favorite moments *sigh*!

Have you listened to any of Jill Redfield’s other performances before?
How does this one compare?
This is the first time I have listened to a performance by Jill Redfield. In comparison with other narrator's...she is VERY good. She changes her voice and inflection just enough that there is a difference between characters but not so much that it sounds awkward or ridiculous.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
They have already laid their bodies bare to each other, can they survive the baring of their hearts?

Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed the story and wish I had a Gideon of my very own!



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Review: Down London Road

Down London Road by Samantha Young

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Down London Road by Samantha Young is a follow up to On Dublin Street. This book starts a short while after the first one ended and focuses on Jo, Jocelyn's friend and co-worker from Club 39. This book was funny and well-written and had just enough angst to make it worth it. Although Jo did get a little aggravating with her self-doubt, it was annoying because it was real. People really do behave that way, managing to sabotage the good things in their lives due to insecurities and past traumatic experiences. Lucky for her, Cam doesn't take any of her crap. Cam is an absolute hottie. Tattoed, smart and loving. Yum!

Be Caledonia!

Audible Audiobook "Review: Down London Road"
Would you listen to Down London Road again? Why?
Probably not. The narration was out of this world, the story was great, but I have so many books "To Read" that I probably would not revisit this one anytime soon.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Down London Road?
The bathroom scene between Cam and Jo. You could just feel the sexual frustration and longing leaping at you.

Have you listened to any of Elle Newlands’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No I have not. But I really, really enjoyed her performance and would definitely love to hear her narrating again.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book did both. Well a little bit. There were many funny parts and also a few areas that made my eyes tingle with the threat of tears. I don't think any fell though.

Any additional comments?
A continuation of the story of the lives of people we met in "On Dublin Street" this book stands omits own feet enough that it's not an absolute necessity to read "On Dublin Street" before this one, but I would still recommend it as that was a great book too.

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Review: Beautiful Bastard & Beautiful Stranger

Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful book. The characters were funny, the names were cool, the heat was off the charts.

Beautiful Bastard is hilarious and HOT . Phew!

I love that this is told from both POV's. Bennett truly is a bastard until you get in his head and then you just pity the poor guy. The intimate scenes are hot! A stairwell, a conference room, his office chair... StEaMy!!! I highly reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance novels without the frills. The interaction between characters and the situations they put themselves in is just a joy to read.

Audible Audiobook "Review: Beautiful Bastard"
If you could sum up Beautiful Bastard in three words, what would they be?
Hot Office Sex or
BB Is Hot or
Chloe Vs. Bennett

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Bastard?
SPOILER...
The food poisoning incident and how Chloe handles it.

Which character – as performed by Grace Grant – was your favorite?
Bennett. I love when narrators can make themselves into only the voice, and not the male/female behind the voice. I really enjoyed this narrator.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me laugh, a whole bunch of times. I also got a little sad when the angsty stuff kicked in.


Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Max Stella is one HOT S.O.B! Wow. Can you be an anglophile is you are already English? He makes me crave everything British (Sigh!). For being so unlucky in love Sara is now one lucky girl!

Once again funny and steamy and unexpected. I loved, Loved, LOVED this book. It was a tad bit more serious than the last one but, oh, Max is HOT! (Did I mention that already?)

Audible Audiobook "Review: Beautiful Stranger"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I AM recommending this book to all my book buddies and friends...Why? Because it is a riot. It's funny, the sex scenes are off the wall crazy, and the main guy is British.

What did you like best about this story?
I liked that Max was NOT the playboy he was misunderstood to be. I liked that the girl kept screwing up for once, albeit very gracefully. I liked that Max understood Sara better than she understood herself.

Which scene was your favorite?
The scene in Sara's apartment. Too much more would be spoilers, but, the events of that evening were my happy point in the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I almost did listen in one sitting. Yes - The things Maz & sara did to defile New York City were AwEsOmE!!!

Any additional comments?
I had a hard time at first dealing with the British accent. I'm from there, and do not find that North of an accent particularly sexy. Well, I didn't. Honestly, Max's personality completely overrode by snobbery :-D The accent Grace Grant does for Max took some getting used to, but after hearing the "real" thing out of Jonathan Cole's mouth it got easier to listen to. The story flowed so well though that this is a minor, MINOR complaint.

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Review: Slammed

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really wanted to love this book. I really did. But, there were times Layken's very age appropriate behavior and reactions got on my nerves. The drama, however, made for an excellent story that I thoroughly enjoyed, but I really did just wanna slap her some times.

Slammed by Colleen Hoover is a YA book about loss, love, life and death.

Layken Cohen meets her hot new neighbor, Will Cooper, the first day they arrive in Ypsilanti, Michigan from Texas. The are immediately attracted to each other, and so the intricate plot begins. Not that I didn't successfully call some of the situations that happened, but I also missed some and got blind-sided.
This was a very enjoyable book. I have every intention on finishing the series. If your sole focus is on steamy adult romance then this isn't for you. If you don't mind losing the explicit details in exchange for angsty romance then I recommend this book.

Up Next...

Slammed #2

Slammed #3

An additional shout out to the AwEsOmE Miss Hoover...Thank you for the introduction to the music of The Avett Brothers. I do not know how I have never heard of them before now, but am glad I now have another band to enjoy.

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Review: Outlander (Outlander #1)

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read this book multiple times and have actively switched between listening to the audiobook and physically reading the ebook. What can I say, I could NOT put this down!!!!!


Goodreads Review (eBook)

10/2011 - Read for first time
I loved this book! I just can't believe that it took me so long to pick it up. I am now officially hooked. Oh well, on to the next book, Dragonfly in Amber. I'm starting to get obsessed with Scotsmen and kilts :-)
***
03/2012 - Second Read
Just as good the SECOND time around :-D
3/8/2012 to 3/22/2012
***
03/2013 - Third read of this one.
I'm fizzled out again on Fiery Cross, but not with Jamie :-D so I thought I'd read their first story again...
It's a little eerie that it was this exact time last year that I decided to re-read this book.

My Audible.com Review

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If this was an audiobook on tape or CD it would be worn out by now. Thank goodness that digital media is obsessive proof. I have read (listened to) this book three times now.
The first time, Iw anted to kick myself for waiting so long to meet Claire and Jamie. I have since recommended this book to EVERYONE I talk to about books. I warn them that no man will ever be enough once they've met Jamie Fraser, and that they will soon become obsessed with kilt-wearing scotsmen. I thank my sister (Jenny) and my good friend (Cathy) for making me aware of this Outlandish Outlander world. This Sassenach is officially obsessed with this series.
1st Read - 10/2011
2nd Read - 3/2012
3rd Read - 3/2013
(Sassenach - The Gaelic term for a Saxon. Survives in modern day Ireland and Scotland as a derogatory term for an English person. ALSO, a term of endearment that Jamie uses for Claire)

Who was your favorite character and why?

Um, really? James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser!
and Claire and Murtagh.
Why?
Because he's the perfect Alpha Male.
And because she's Claire and Murtagh is just very Scottish and loyal.

Have you listened to any of Davina Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Davina Porter is AWESOME - That's not even a strong enough word.
She narrates these books and you get lost in them. She is Claire. She is Jamie.
She ceases being a voice reading a book and becomes the characters of the books.
Thank you Davina Porter! Thank You!!!!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed, I cried, I had quite a few WTF moments.
Life in Scotland in the 18th century was harsh.
Jack Randall is an EVIL character thats evokes so much anger for what he does (for no good reason) to ruin Jamie and Claire. Black Hearted Black Jack Randall!

Any additional comments?

You MUST read this book. If anyone you know has recommended this book to you because they think you may like it, then you probably will LOVE it!
Give it a try - give it at least until Jamie and Claire meet.

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