Leah Brock
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Best Supporting Actor
- Creative Types, Book 3
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story5 out of 5 stars 31
When Tag O’Rourke, struggling actor-slash-barista, meets Jay Warren, son of acting royalty, it’s loathing at first sight. Loathing…and lust. Tag’s dream is to act, but it’s a dream that’s crumbling beneath the weight of student debt and his family’s financial problems. If his career doesn’t take off soon, he’s going to have to get a real job. After all, feeding his family is more important than feeding his soul. Luckily, Tag’s about to get his big break…
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clever story that reflects real-life issues
- By Anonymous User on 04-03-25
- Best Supporting Actor
- Creative Types, Book 3
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
Romance for Jay and Tag
Reviewed: 08-22-24
This book is very sweet. The series continues to show off the talents of authors Sally Malcolm and Joanna Chambers. Jay and Tag start off on rocky footing before proceed to a period of miscommunication and misunderstandings. All the while having delightful moments of pure romantic heaven for the reader, ending with smile-inducing happiness. Adding his wonderful voice to the production is Simon Goldhill's spectacular performance.
Recommended
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Studious
- By: Leslie McAdam
- Narrated by: Declan Winters
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
After a disastrous high school game of spin the bottle, I gave up trying to get a boyfriend and spent my time studying instead. Now I’m twenty-four, and I’m not only a virgin, I haven’t even been kissed. When I meet Danny, a handsome legal hotshot, he catches my eye. Right before I trip on flat ground. Ugh.
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 stars for Studious!
- By Carra at Making it Happen blog on 07-02-24
- Studious
- By: Leslie McAdam
- Narrated by: Declan Winters
Exemplary Writing; Flawless Narration
Reviewed: 07-10-24
Fun and sharp-witted, this Pygmalian-esque story by Leslie McAdam is easily the best romance I’ve read in many months. The dialogue sparkles. The first-person POV doesn’t get too heavily bogged down with internal angst. It’s the perfect breezy beach/poolside summer read.
Adding to this impeccable audio edition is the spectacular voice-acting by Declan Winters. His performance brings the listener directly into the story and makes it feel real. I’ll be looking out for more of his excellent voice work.
Highly recommended!
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Silence of the Missing
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4 out of 5 stars 26
In 1986, thirteen-year-old Jeb Kleber vanished during his small town’s Fourth of July fireworks. His mysterious disappearance left his first love, Sammy Blake, grieving for years. Flash forward to present day. A now middle-aged Sam Blake has a comfortable and predictable life with his husband Marc in Chicago. All that changes when a stranger arrives at Sam’s door, claiming to be the missing Jeb Kleber.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Twisty and Eerie Suspense
- By Traci S on 04-21-24
- Silence of the Missing
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
Suspensful Romantic Mystery
Reviewed: 05-16-24
Rick R Reed writes “Silence of the Missing” with a gothic-like atmosphere, infusing this romantic mystery/suspense tale in a spooky, other-worldly foreboding. David Allen Vargo delivers a wonderful performance as narrator. The production value is top-notch.
The book has plot holes, implausibilities, and unanswered questions that I couldn’t quite look past. This is probably just unique to me, however, when comparing to reactions from other reviewers. Ultimately, I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it–it’s fine.
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Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
From the outside, it looks like model and influencer Mason Nash has it all—beauty, fame, and fortune. With his star rapidly rising, and a big contract up for grabs, Mason’s on the verge of hitting the big time. When an opportunity arises to co-host a gardening slot on daytime TV with his ex’s brother, Owen Hunter, Mason is definitely on-board. And he intends to use every trick in the book to make the show a hit—including agreeing to his ruthless producer’s demand to fake a ‘will-they/won’t-they’ romance with his co-host…
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5 out of 5 stars
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Delightful characters excellent narration
- By Carol on 02-08-25
- Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
Opposites Owen and Mason Find Love
Reviewed: 04-20-24
This delightful opposites-attract romance between gardener Owen and model/influencer Mason gets under way with an adorable get-to-know-you phase. The happy times are undermined by a manipulative outside influence that brings in the angst for Mason and Owen. But never fear, the tear-inducing moments are conquered by honesty and forgiveness to end with a lovely happy-ever-after.
Narrator Simon Goldhill delivers a marvelous performance in his depiction of these wonderful characters.
Highly recommended.
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Husband Hunters
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Wesley Landry
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4 out of 5 stars 17
You never know where the love of your life might turn up. When Matt Connelly suggests to his best buddy Cody Mook that they head to downtown Seattle to audition for the gay reality TV show Husband Hunters, both agree the experience might be a lark and a chance to grab their fifteen minutes of fame.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This Friends-to-Lovers Story Needed Better Friends
- By Reading*Renee on 04-18-24
- Husband Hunters
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Wesley Landry
Can Reality TV Bring Best Friends Toghether?
Reviewed: 04-03-24
With a clever ‘House Hunters’-style premise, Rick R Reed tells the romantic story of Cody and Matt. While Cody spends much of the book keeping Matt firmly in the friends-zone, Matt is angst-ing over his unrequited love for his best friend. Will they ever find their way to each other? Well, if reality-TV show ‘Husband Hunters’ has any sway in the matter, the answer is yes. Listen as two best friends, and a couple of matchmaking TV producers, slowly make love happen. ‘Husband Hunters’ is an enchanting story on every level.
Narrator Wesley Landry, who narrates Reed’s ‘The Couple Next Door’ (also a good listen), does a wonderful job conveying the personalities of both Matt and Cody. He delivers a splendid performance throughout.
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In the Gray
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Our circumstances couldn’t be more different, and yet I’m drawn to Foster in ways I hadn’t expected. When our attraction skyrockets, Foster assures me that finding comfort in each other doesn’t hurt anyone. But when it becomes something deeper—meaningful conversations and mind-blowing intimacy—it occurs to me that I might’ve met the right man at the wrong time. Story of my life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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" I want to hold you when we're IN THE GREY and look up at the stars " !
- By Ron Gorton on 12-22-23
- In the Gray
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
Foster and Lachlan Face Their Challenges Together
Reviewed: 03-30-24
In what could have been a heavily angst-ed story, Christina Lee writes a fairly light, sweet romance between Lachlan, a man experiencing houselessness and Foster, who is diagnosed with chronic depressive episodes. Throughout the book, both men come to realize that despite their individual challenges, they can weather the storms together in love. Add in an adorable dog named Oscar and an ever-brilliant narration from Nick J Russo, and ‘In the Gray’ will give listeners a lovely experience.
Highly recommended.
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Punk-In
- Wayward Lane, Book 1
- By: Ava Olsen
- Narrated by: Zachary Zaba
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4 out of 5 stars 21
Brodie: My rock band has reached the pinnacle of success but fame has its price. Sooner or later, people let you down or sell you out. Except Ivan Cross. My manager, my muse, my obsession. There’s nothing in this world that I want more than Van. And I always get what I want.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Sasha Fountain on 11-04-24
- Punk-In
- Wayward Lane, Book 1
- By: Ava Olsen
- Narrated by: Zachary Zaba
Van and Brodie Recognize Their Love for Each Other
Reviewed: 03-24-24
Forbidden rockstar/manager romance, age-gap, and super-low-angst are the prominent tropes/features of ‘Punk-In’, first in a series featuring romance among the members of superstar rock band, Wayward Lane. In what can almost be declared a slow-burn romance due to Olsen revealing the past 4 years of Brodie and Van pining for one other, becomes steamy true-love near the middle of the story. While the dialogue gets a bit sappy toward the end, the story as a whole is sweet, cute, and enjoyable.
Speaking of dialogue, Zachary Zaba’s performance of Van and Brodie’s voices is oddly formal sounding. So much so that it takes the listener out of the story somewhat. The exposition is executed flawlessly in contrast.
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The Foxxxy Gentlemen's Club: Angel
- Foxxxy, Book 2
- By: Nikole Knight
- Narrated by: Eddie Herrera
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
Life has not been easy for Taylor Greer. Born queer and intersex to a Southern Baptist preacher, they left home at fifteen to escape conversation therapy masquerading as a “Christian summer camp.” After surviving four years on the unforgiving streets of Boston, they struggle to get their life back on track for a chance at a better future. Working two jobs to stay afloat and studying every spare minute to pass their GED exam, Taylor has little time for a social life, let alone a love life. But who needs romance when living is this complicated?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great listen
- By Samantha Cato on 03-18-24
- The Foxxxy Gentlemen's Club: Angel
- Foxxxy, Book 2
- By: Nikole Knight
- Narrated by: Eddie Herrera
Angel and Taylor Find Love at Foxxxy's
Reviewed: 03-09-24
An adorable, sweet romance between two young people dealing with their own particular identity issues is at the core of this love-beats-all story. Angel and Taylor are becoming more than coworkers, but they each must face traumas from their pasts before they can have their happily-ever-after. Along the way they discover not only each other, but their Foxxy crew found family. Nikole Knight’s story delivers all the feels and compels the reader’s belief in Angel and Taylor’s love.
This performance is a first-time listen for me with narrator Eddie Herrera. Angel and Taylor’s accented dialogue is well executed. Angel’s POV ‘voice’ is great, but Taylor’s ‘voice’ doesn’t match with what I imagine it to be in my head.
Recommended.
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When Survivors Rise
- After It Turns Dark, Book 5
- By: Jack Hunt
- Narrated by: Miles Meili
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54
As the United States collapses, safety in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, becomes paramount. When the Sheridan family heads to the largest survival community on earth with the promise of refuge, they soon discover the cost. Meanwhile, back in Spearfish, as a new threat looms on the horizon, FEMA coordinator Elena Cassidy seeks the help of Magnus. But an unsuspecting attack by an old adversary forces them to question if safety exists as they wage war closer to home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The War at Home
- By neur0mancr on 02-21-24
- When Survivors Rise
- After It Turns Dark, Book 5
- By: Jack Hunt
- Narrated by: Miles Meili
The Sheridans In Peril Again
Reviewed: 02-19-24
I didn’t hate it, but I’ve found other post-EMP offerings to be more satisfying. Maybe I’ve read too many PA books. Hunt seems to have thrown in all the PA tropes here, but, disappointingly, not in any intriguing new way. Some predictability is inevitable in any popular genre, but there’s nothing surprising here. A few of the plot points snapped my suspension of disbelief thoroughly.
Miles Meili is my choice for narrator of the apocalypse. Great performance, as always.
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Every Hidden Truth
- Far from Ruined, Book 2
- By: Nikole Knight
- Narrated by: Nick Newport
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18
Sarcastic loud-mouth, Silas Brigs is used to taking care of himself. He's done it for years, after all. But the too-perfect Ben Adams has other plans. Against all odds, the California diver has worked his way under Silas's prickly exterior, and Silas is left to wrestle with the simmering attraction building between them. When their feelings can no longer be ignored, Silas and Ben must work together to navigate their insecurities and trauma, or risk the delicate relationship they've come to rely on.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Samantha Cato on 03-05-24
- Every Hidden Truth
- Far from Ruined, Book 2
- By: Nikole Knight
- Narrated by: Nick Newport
Ben and Silas Strengthen Their Relationship
Reviewed: 02-19-24
This second book of Nikole Knight’s ‘Far from Ruined’ series, being less angsty than Book 1, reveals the growing relationship between Ben and Silas. Not-as-prickly Silas is slowly becoming more accepting of the affection and help Ben is offering him. Ben, for his part, is learning to navigate through Silas’ resistance. Except for some intense angst very near the end, the book is an adorable portrayal of teens falling in love.
I can’t explain why, but the cliffhanger here is more egregious than with Book 1.
Nick Newport does an excellent job with voicing the main characters. Newport conveys their personalities exactly how I interpret Knight's writing of them.
Recommended.
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