Gina Dutton
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Love, Accidentally
- By: Phoebe MacLeod
- Narrated by: Victoria Fox
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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As an A&E nurse, there’s not much that can catch Tilly off guard (not even those kinds of accidents). But when her bachelor flatmate gets a girlfriend and her sister announces she wants another baby, Tilly is surprised to find herself questioning her happily single existence. Thankfully, the arrival of a new face on the ward offers a welcome distraction. With his lustrous hair, and charming personality, Dr Luke sets hearts racing all across the hospital. But as Tilly and Luke get to know each other better, she starts to wonder if he’s really her McDreamy after all...
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Fast & Easy Listen
- By Gina Dutton on 07-03-25
- Love, Accidentally
- By: Phoebe MacLeod
- Narrated by: Victoria Fox
Fast & Easy Listen
Reviewed: 07-03-25
Another absolutely enjoyable and fun read by Phoebe MacLeod! Her novel is light-hearted, funny and the perfect romantic story. I always enjoy the development of strong relationships MacLeod builds between her characters. The slow burn, second chance romance is so sweet. With this book, MacLeod has added a small twist and a relationship that develops from one random encounter. I have enjoyed and loved her previous books and I have now added this book to my collection as well.
The narration by Victoria Fox is great. I have listened to her narrate several books and she has a great voice and clear voice distinction between each character. Her easy flow and transitions makes this book enjoy and fun to listen!
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Tilly is an accident and emergency nurse. Her good reputation has her boss assigning Tilly to help a new doctor at the hospital. The more time Tilly and Luke spend together, the more their relationship goes beyond professional boundaries.
While Tilly has plenty going on, the changes around her have her reflecting on her life more. Suddenly, she finds herself wondering if Luke is the right person for her. It seems her sister and flatmate (and his new girlfriend) have plenty of advice. Now, Tilly just has to figure out what her next steps should be to achieve the love she is seeking.
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The Proposal Project
- By: Donna Marchetti
- Narrated by: Kelly Burke
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Event planner Priscilla Cain has been asked to plan her best friend Tina’s dream wedding proposal to her boyfriend, Ryan. It looks like groom-to-be Ryan might just beat her to it. The solution? Team up with Ryan’s obnoxious, but gorgeous, best friend Oliver to plan a joint proposal. But keep their unlikely alliance a secret from both their friends. But as Priscilla and Oliver work together to pull off the proposal of the year, could there be more than one happily ever after on the cards…
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Silly & Sweet!
- By Gina Dutton on 07-03-25
- The Proposal Project
- By: Donna Marchetti
- Narrated by: Kelly Burke
Silly & Sweet!
Reviewed: 07-03-25
This audiobook is one of both silly & sweet moments as Priscilla & Oliver come together as they help their best friends propose to one another. With the best of intentions to make this all work out perfectly, Priscilla & Oliver have no choice but to work together in order to make the proposals intertwine & meet the wishes of their friends. Kelly Burke provides a nice narration. Her voice is easy to listen too and makes the book that more enjoyable.
Olivier is Ryan’s best friend & is planning his proposal for Tina. Priscilla is Tina’s best friend & planning her proposal for Ryan. They figuring it is best to form an alliance & call a truce (yup, there are some unanswered questions here) and it take quite some time for the reader to be discover this mystery. In order to justify all their time together, Priscilla & Oliver end up fake dating. Now, all kinds of things Priscilla never thought would are happening & she does not know how to processes the entire situation.
As everything falls into place, the lines of fake dating & developing true feelings has the lines blurring quickly. As the lines blur, the spiciness cranks up! As always, the best part is the HEA that has the reader smiling all the way to the end of the book.
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The Puck Stops Here
- The Karma Club, Book 3
- By: Rachael Stewart
- Narrated by: Ava Blair
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When journalist Astrid Sinclair meets her kindred spirits at a snowed-in airport, she knows she’s found her ride-or-die circle—women with a lot to love and an ex they'd sooner hate. But hating's no fun, karma is! So they hatch a plan to go after one another's ex...Astrid's target? NHL superstar Aiden Carter—the man who traded his childhood sweetheart for the bright lights of fame, tearing her new BFF's heart in two. Astrid's plan? For the punishment to fit the crime!
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Delightfully Charming
- By Gina Dutton on 07-03-25
- The Puck Stops Here
- The Karma Club, Book 3
- By: Rachael Stewart
- Narrated by: Ava Blair
Delightfully Charming
Reviewed: 07-03-25
A delightfully charming hockey romance that is an easy listen & very relaxing! Ava Blair gives a solid narration of the book. She provides an easy transition between chapters and the characters. The only drawback in the narration is the male voices are too similar yet it is not so bothersome to pass the book by. I found this to be an enjoyable listen.
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How to Get Even
- The Karma Club, Book 2
- By: Pippa Roscoe
- Narrated by: Ruby Alexander
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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Socialite Bella Carmichael's perfect life was shattered when she was jilted at the alter. But a fated encounter with three perfect strangers at an airport is the beginning of an exhilarating and empowering sisterhood; The Karma Club. Bella doesn’t need a man, she just needs to get even! But instead of her ex-fiancé, Bella’s target is the man who betrayed her new best-friend, Chase Miller; artist, charmer, cheater!
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Disappointing
- By Gina Dutton on 06-18-25
- How to Get Even
- The Karma Club, Book 2
- By: Pippa Roscoe
- Narrated by: Ruby Alexander
Disappointing
Reviewed: 06-18-25
As much as I tried to enjoy this book it was simply to difficult to get through. With Ruby Alexander’s narration, the distinction between the female was not there. They all sounded too familiar. Lacking distinctive voices also made it difficult to follow along with the story. I could not make it through.
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The Payback Plan
- The Karma Club, Book 1
- By: Amy Andrews
- Narrated by: Helen Keeley
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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When fate strands Paige Parker at O’Hare airport during a snow storm little does she know her misfortune is the beginning of a wild and life-changing adventure. Because when she meets three complete strangers, they quickly bond over shared tales of betrayal and heartbreak. And just for fun, they concoct a scheme to exact sweet revenge on their exes!
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Hilarious!
- By Gina Dutton on 06-07-25
- The Payback Plan
- The Karma Club, Book 1
- By: Amy Andrews
- Narrated by: Helen Keeley
Hilarious!
Reviewed: 06-07-25
I had no idea how much I would enjoy this book! It started off a little slow however, once the action gets going I feel in love with it. The story is simpIe: three women (strangers at first) share betrayal, heartbreak and a plan to create havoc for the men who scorned them. Paige and Oliver are center stage in this book and the craziness ensues once Paige enters through the doors of Oliver's house. I could not stop laughing at the antics Paige pulls to drive Oliver crazy. Yet, even with every crazy thing she does, somehow the payback plan begins to change into something completely different. Paige might drive Oliver crazy, but she also ends up helping him more than he knew he needed and vice versa. Once I was invested in the book, I could not put it down and I needed to know how Paige and Oliver's relationship would end. There are some intense moments toward the end so be ready waiting to see how the happily-ever-after comes about for them. Loved it, definitely recommend it!
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Tell Me How You Really Feel
- By: Betty Cayouette
- Narrated by: Rusty Mewha, Brittany Pressley
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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Now, Maeve needs to find a way to keep the show going without letting Finn completely ruin her. But to make things even more challenging, Finn is dead set on winning her back over. Told between flashbacks to the start of their show and the present, Tell Me How You Really Feel follows Maeve and Finn as they navigate their growing celebrity, try to make podcast history, and rediscover what they mean to each other.
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Too Serious
- By Gina Dutton on 06-07-25
- Tell Me How You Really Feel
- By: Betty Cayouette
- Narrated by: Rusty Mewha, Brittany Pressley
Too Serious
Reviewed: 06-07-25
A contemporary read dealing with topics of equality, social media and anxiety and a streaming show about sex. While there is a solid attempt to put the romance as the focus, it actually revolves around the three topics. This second chance romance goes back and forth so many times making it feel like the romance of the story is somewhat lost. The plot is slow moving and a repetition of equality in different ways. It overpowers the romance of the book. The book is easy to read and the streaming topic is funny and entertaining at certain parts. However, the book had more of a serious focus than a relaxing one.
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Long Story Short
- By: Victoria Walters
- Narrated by: Geri Allen
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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Assistant literary agent Freya Harrison never thought her chance at a big break would look like this: at a swanky romance conference in New York, managing the agency’s most insufferable client. Sure, Jake Richards is a global best-selling author, adored by all his fans. But on meeting him, Freya finds him arrogant, condescending, and, worst of all, a complete phony. After being overheard calling romance ‘easy money’ and his readers ‘fools’, Jake’s reputation is tanking. And it’s Freya’s job to clean up the mess – and maybe, finally prove her worth to her boss.
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A Wonderful Romance
- By Gina Dutton on 06-07-25
- Long Story Short
- By: Victoria Walters
- Narrated by: Geri Allen
A Wonderful Romance
Reviewed: 06-07-25
Love the narrator! Geri Allen does such a great job narrating this book. She has such a smooth and easy narration for all of Walters’s books. Victoria Walters’s book is both charming and filled with wonderful romance all revolving within the world of books. There are spicy moments and just a little suspense to keep the reader moving forward. As with other books, her books are embedded in a plot surrounded by books and romance appealing to romance readers everywhere. Any book lover will find charm and delight in the romance of her books.
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Too Hot to Handle
- By: Portia MacIntosh
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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Workaholic Molly is buzzing when her best friend tells her she’s getting married. As maid of honour Molly can’t wait for the perfect bachelorette party in Spain. What could be better than a week in a stunning villa? Sun, sea, cocktails and gossiping – and best of all, no boys allowed. But when the hens arrive they discover that they are not alone. The villa has been accidentally double booked by a group of stags who make it very clear they’re not leaving!
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Great summer book
- By Tanya R on 06-15-25
- Too Hot to Handle
- By: Portia MacIntosh
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
Entertaining & Creative
Reviewed: 04-14-25
What delightful and perfect book to listen to! Karen Cass gives a nice narration although I found the distinction between the characters lacking. The male voices had less distinction than the female characters.
I loved the premise of the book; a vacation villa mix-up where Molly and her three friends find themselves in a double-booking situation with four guys. Well, all is fair in love and . . . villas? Both parties are there to attend weddings, so with a two week stay on the line, both parties decide on some competitive fun to see who gets to stay. The crazy competition ideas everyone comes up with in order to best the others is funny and creative. There is plenty of sass, banter and attraction between characters. And when you are finally approaching the end, there are a few surprises. Enjoy listening!
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Any Trope but You
- A Novel
- By: Victoria Lavine
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Jesse Vilinsky
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Beloved romance author Margot Bradley has a dark secret: she doesn’t believe in Happily Ever Afters. Not for herself, not for her readers, and not even for her characters, for whom she secretly writes alternate endings that swap weddings and babies for divorce papers and the occasional slashed tire. When her Happily Never After document is hacked and released to the public, she finds herself canceled by her readers and dropped by her publisher. Desperate to find a way to continue supporting her chronically ill sister, Savannah, Margot decides to trade meet-cutes for murder.
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Super cute story, super cringe narration
- By ak417 on 04-24-25
- Any Trope but You
- A Novel
- By: Victoria Lavine
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Jesse Vilinsky
Some Many Tropes!
Reviewed: 04-14-25
Any Trope but You is such a good listen! Jesse Villinsky & Tim Paige are great narrators for this book. Villinsky covers most of the narration which is no surprise since this is Margo's story. With their narrations, I was invested in Margo's story and her time in Alaska to regroup and reinvent herself after a livestream podcast gone wrong. Forrest, radiates “leave me alone” vibes. Jesse Villinsky is very good narrating Forrest's voice and Margo's annoyance when she discovers he is holding precious letters from her. I was so engrossed in this narration and in each trope appearing, Margo and Forrest and everything else that I was at the end before I knew it. I strongly recommend listening to this book!
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The Plot Twist
- By: Eleanor Goymer
- Narrated by: Cicely Whitehead
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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When romcom author Allie Edwards crosses paths with bestselling crime novelist – aka publishing dinosaur – Martin Clark at a party, they discover they both have crippling writer’s block, overdue manuscripts and precisely zero words to show to their respective editors. With deadlines looming, Allie and Martin decide to switch plots and tell each other’s stories. In the writing process, Allie not only gains a father-figure in Martin, but also meets gorgeous events caterer Will, the answer to the leading man-shaped hole in her life and her lack of spicy material.
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Excellent Narration
- By Gina Dutton on 03-27-25
- The Plot Twist
- By: Eleanor Goymer
- Narrated by: Cicely Whitehead
Excellent Narration
Reviewed: 03-27-25
I enjoyed the audiobook just as much as the book. Cicely Whitehead is a wonderful narrator. I was very impressed how each character voice was so distinct from others. That does not always happen but when it does there is a stronger connection to the characters and the story. Personally, I look forward to listening to more of her narrations.
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