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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I’m over at AudioGals today with a review of The Winter King by CL Wilson, narrated by Heather Wilds. It was a bit of a mixed bag, but overall, I enjoyed it.
Why 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
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.
Why I read it: This is one of my own purchases. I think Harper and Ronconi are a winning combination.
What it’s about: (from Goodreads) When Sadie and Josh compete for the same Kentucky Tourism Commission job, sparks fly – turns out Kentucky really is for lovers.
Sadie Hutchins loves her job at the Kentucky Tourism Commission. Not only could her co-workers double as the cast of Parks and Recreation, but she loves finding the unusual sites, hidden gems, and just-plain-odd tourist attractions of her home state. She’s a shoo-in for the director’s job when her boss retires at the end of the year…until hotshot Josh Vaughn shows up to challenge her for the position.
Josh is all sophisticated polish while Sadie’s country comfort, and the two have very different ideas of what makes a good campaign. So when their boss pits them against each other in a winner-takes-all contest, they’re both willing to fight dirty if it means getting what they want. But it turns out what Josh and Sadie want could be each other – and Josh’s kisses are the best Kentucky attraction Sadie’s found yet!
What worked for me (and what didn’t): Molly Harper’s sense of humour just works for me and when Amanda Ronconi is narrating, it just adds to the fun. Ronconi’s comedic timing gels nicely with the text. This author/narrator combination feels in sync to me. There’s nothing earth-shattering about the stories, a Harper audio gives me reliable enjoyment and I know it will make me laugh. This series appears to be audio only and Audible only – although Goodreads tells me that the third book is going to be released by Pocket Star this month. When I did a search, the only versions which showed up of this book were from Audible however.
I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Kissed in Paris by Juliette Sobanet, narrated by Tanya Eby. Warning: Kaetrin gets ranty.
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