Sandee Wagner
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Unholy Alliance
- Space Opera and Sci-fi Romance
- By: Tyler Chase, Laura J. Quinn
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
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The Murkudahl come with a dire warning for humanity... The well-written, fast-paced plot moves from one hair-raising dilemma to another, ramping to a fevered pitch ...The writing is crisp, the pacing excellent! --KIRKUS Reviews For years, humans have exploited the noble alien race, the Murkudahl Kait, harnessing their advanced technology and medical miracles without mercy. What they don’t know is that the Kait are pacifist offshoots of the blood-thirsty Murkudahl Kurukaii, a savage race of warriors who thrive on war and domination. Now, the Kurukaii have learned of the humans' cruelty and...
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Not Sure About Virtual Voice
- By Sandee Wagner on 07-31-24
- Unholy Alliance
- Space Opera and Sci-fi Romance
- By: Tyler Chase, Laura J. Quinn
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
Not Sure About Virtual Voice
Reviewed: 07-31-24
The narration was not robotic or odd; however, it was not nuanced or emotional. There is no vocal change between characters--at all. Which makes it hard trying to keep up when multiple voices should be heard. There is no acting. The tone of voice is the same during a fight scene spewing expletives and a cozy love scene. Overall, it really takes you out of the story.
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Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
- The Miles Vorkosigan Adventures, Book 17
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Future imperfect: Three years after her famous husband's death, Cordelia Vorkosigan, widowed vicereine of Sergyar, stands ready to spin her life in a new direction. Oliver Jole, admiral, Sergyar Fleet, finds himself caught up in her web of plans in ways he'd never imagined, bringing him to an unexpected crossroads in his life. Meanwhile, Miles Vorkosigan, one of Emperor Gregor's key investigators, this time dispatches himself on a mission of inquiry into a mystery he never anticipated - his own mother.
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Only for Cordelia fans and, even then, be warned.
- By Susan on 07-22-16
- Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen
- The Miles Vorkosigan Adventures, Book 17
- By: Lois McMaster Bujold
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Emotionally Satisfactory
Reviewed: 03-04-16
Cordelia finds peace and begins a new stage in her life after Aral's death. Admiral Jole plans for retirement and re-engages in his love affair with a ruling Vorkosigan.
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Brotherhood in Death
- In Death, Book 42
- By: J. D. Robb
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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Dennis Mira just had two unpleasant surprises. First he learned that his cousin Edward was secretly meeting with a real estate agent about their late grandfather's magnificent West Village brownstone, despite the promise they both made to keep it in the family. Then, when he went to the house to confront Edward about it, he got a blunt object to the back of the head.
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Another excellent turnout by JD Robb. Loved it.
- By Alexis Fox on 02-06-16
- Brotherhood in Death
- In Death, Book 42
- By: J. D. Robb
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
Another winner in a great series
Reviewed: 02-08-16
Dropped right into Eve's world and her fascinating mind. The plot involves Dennis Mira and his cousin. several times, I was brought to the brink of tears by Eve and her view of Mr. Mira. Another exciting installment of futuristic law enforcement.
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How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Even in Grundy, Alaska, its unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem.
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Preternaturally Funny
- By Mariya Joldzic on 02-26-11
- How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
Southern Humor in the Great Frontier
Reviewed: 09-12-15
I love this book! The author has the right amount of down to Earth desperation to avoid her clingy parents, and whacky good natured spirit of adventure. The narration is Southern sassy and perfect for the tone of the book. A light hearted paranormal with lots of charm!
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The Martian
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plainold "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
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Macgyver on Mars
- By Michael G Kurilla on 06-21-13
- The Martian
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
Out of this World!
Reviewed: 01-16-15
Watching as an astronaut struggles to survive alone on Mars was fascinating. I had no idea what struggles could come next!
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Hellbent
- Cheshire Red Reports, Book 2
- By: Cherie Priest
- Narrated by: Natalie Ross
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Vampire and thief Raylene Pendle doesn’t need more complications in her life. Her Seattle home is already overrun by a band of misfits, including Ian Stott, a blind vampire, and Adrian deJesus, an ex–Navy SEAL/drag queen. But Raylene still can’t resist an old pal’s request: seek out and steal a bizarre set of artifacts. Also on the hunt is a brilliant but certifiably crazy sorceress determined to stomp anyone who gets in her way.
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Nice Second Installment
- By Tiffani on 09-02-11
- Hellbent
- Cheshire Red Reports, Book 2
- By: Cherie Priest
- Narrated by: Natalie Ross
A great paranormal read
Reviewed: 03-05-13
Hellbent was the second book in this series and I feel robbed that I didn't listen to the first book (Bloodshot) prior to enjoying this tale.
Excellent secondary characters, all well written and interesting. This vampire, Raylene Pendle, has surrounded herself with a variety of misfits. Her primary job as a high end thief is challenged by a contract to steal some 'penis bones' for a collector.
You cannot guess where this narrative is going, ever. It's well read by Natalie Ross, who manages to seamlessly voice all the secondary characters and give them individual voices.
I liked this book a lot. I will be getting Bloodshot next!
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The Secret
- Highlands' Lairds, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
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Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered.
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MEDIEVAL HIGHLAND ROMANCE AT IT'S BEST
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-18-13
- The Secret
- Highlands' Lairds, Book 1
- By: Julie Garwood
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
Excellent Scottish Historical
Reviewed: 02-19-13
The Secret is a wonderful read. The story is interesting and plausible with compelling characters. I enjoyed the narration and had no trouble distinguishing character's voices or hearing the words.
This story features conflict between the English/Scottish at the borderlands and how that is distinct from the Highland clans. A very interesting perspective on how the families whose members intermarried might have fared.
I love this tale. Any woman who has given birth will enjoy the heroine's stint as a midwife and her distress at each woman's labor.
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With This Ring
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
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With 22 million of her books in print, and 12 consecutive New York Times best-sellers to her credit, Amanda Quick is a phenomenally popular author of historical romances. With This Ring, set in Regency England, sends a beautiful, headstrong woman on a perilous quest for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite. To recover her family’s meager fortunes, Beatrice Poole must locate the antiquities stolen from her favorite uncle shortly before his highly suspicious death.
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Twist and turns!
- By Karen on 02-26-12
- With This Ring
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
Another Charming Period Romance
Reviewed: 02-05-13
This story has it all, murder, mystery and a horrid novelist. It's a wonderful read with just the right amount of historical detail to give it place, without overwhelming the quick moving plot. Barbara Rosenblat does an excellent job reading the book. I lost myself listening to her characters' voices.
Amanda Quick (Jayne Ann Krentz and Jayne Castle) has a deft hand at historical romance. She manages to write a story that features a romantic entanglement but includes lots of other interesting plot elements. I enjoyed it tremendously.
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The Mummy Case
- The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 3
- By: Elizabeth Peters
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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The indomitable Amelia Peabody and her husband, known to many as "the Father of Curses", are into archaeology and mischief again. This third in the series brings the reader once more into Egypt and the shady world of black market antiquities. The winter excavation season has hardly yet begun when Amelia stumbles onto what looks suspiciously like a ring of thieves.
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Excellent!
- By Leanna on 04-20-11
- The Mummy Case
- The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 3
- By: Elizabeth Peters
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
Exciting Cosy Mystery
Reviewed: 01-15-13
If you like Amelia Peabody, and I do, you'll enjoy this third book in the series featuring an amateur sleuth archaeologist in the early 1900's. There is kidnap, murder and a plethora of ancient antiquities all providing a compelling read.
I love Barbara Rosenblat's voice for these books, which are all in Amelia Peabody's point of view. Her overwrought prose is part and parcel of the 'journal style' of the story told.
Great fun! But read the series in order, the relationships all build nicely over time.
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Northern Lights
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Gary Littman
- Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins
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As a Baltimore cop, Nate Burke watched his partner die on the street - and the guilt still haunts him. With nowhere else to go, he accepted the job as Chief of Police in a tiny, remote Alaskan town with the hopes of starting over.
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Really Really Good
- By tgp157 on 11-13-12
- Northern Lights
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Gary Littman
When You Want Alaska
Reviewed: 01-02-13
This mystery/romance is a great read for anyone who loves to imagine life in Alaska. The new police chief relocates to a small Alaskan town right in the middle of the winter. Everyone places bets on whether or not he'll last until breakup. His romance with the local bush pilot is well plotted and reads believably.
I enjoy a story about the frontier and the tough minded folks who live there. This story is has a generational whodunit that keeps the reader engaged.
Gary Littman does a great job reading this narrative. His tone changes as his dry, damaged character begins to be charmed by the natural beauty of his surroundings. Very well done!
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