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Couldn't get into it because of the reader

Reviewed: 01-07-13

Would you try another book from Eloisa James and/or Susan Duerden?

I'm an Eloise James fan but I can't listen to this reader. She and Ann Flosnik are horrifying for me. I can't past their readings. Sorry.

What was most disappointing about Eloisa James’s story?

Don't know didn't get that far

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Completely. That's why I gave up on it.

Any additional comments?

Get better reader's. There are good ones out there. I have dozen's of books I won't buy because of the readers.

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Average at best.

Reviewed: 11-28-12

Would you try another book from Nora Roberts and/or Fiacre Douglas?

The narrator was fine. This particular series was a chore to get through.

Would you be willing to try another book from Nora Roberts? Why or why not?

Unfortunately, I'm done with Nora Roberts. I find myself saying "who cares" in most of her books. I did the Boonsborough Inn trilogy and was truly disappointed. Maybe it's me but I've moved on.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Fiacre Douglas?

Yes

Was Born in Fire worth the listening time?

No

Any additional comments?

No

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A disappointment in a good series

Reviewed: 10-29-12

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I loved this series and XE Sands is an exceptional narrator. She made St Denise a very real place for me. This particular book was very uninteresting. I couldn't finish it. In the end, I had to say, "who cares". The story held no interest for me. There was no under lying mystery, no tension, nothing to hold me. I was frustrated by the lack of a journey in the story. Not her best by any means.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Clay had the potential to be a really interesting simple good guy. The story and the characters fell apart.

What about Xe Sands’s performance did you like?

Her tambour is outstanding. With very little effort her characters come alive.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

That the heroine be more decisive. There had to be a reason why Clay was special. I didn't really care about either of them.

Any additional comments?

Don't miss the series because of this one book.

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Won't live long enough

Reviewed: 08-16-12

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I do not recommend. This book was so slow. It bored me to death. I didn't finish it.
The reader was awful. A slow, overly detailed book and a dull reader make for torture. So sorry but I hated this one.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Author spent way too much time in the characters heads. Conversations between them seemed rather foolish.

Would you be willing to try another one of Helen Stern’s performances?

No!

Although she has a lovely reading voice she is not at all skilled in characterizations.

Do you think The Reasons for Marriage needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Oh, please, I couldn't get thru this one. I was a fan of Stephanie Laurens a long time ago. I find her books very boring now.

Any additional comments?

Get Grace Burrowes books on audible.

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Worth the wait!

Reviewed: 07-03-12

Where does Temptation & Twilight rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very, very good. Loved this series. Wanted to wait for the audiobook and it was certainly worth it. He is clearly my favorite of the characters in the trilogy.

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