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A Shadow in the Ember
- Flesh and Fire, Book 1
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 25 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,114
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,298
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,273
Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort. However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania - she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission - one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then...end him.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A credit lost.
- By Jodeei on 10-25-21
- A Shadow in the Ember
- Flesh and Fire, Book 1
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
Shadow of what??
Reviewed: 10-27-21
I’ll give this review a 4 stars for trying, but a 2 overall. I’m deeply disappointed in Shadow of an Ember. Story was extremely hard to follow, the inner monologue was draining, and the temper tantrum’s Sera threw were exhausting.
I kept wanting to go back and re read FAAB because this is supposed to be set in the same realm but when? Is the primal god Nikos the sleeping god in the other series? Some elements were similar but not enough to actually be from the same realm. Then I kept thinking, is this the prequel- and if so- how? I ask b/c I just could not follow the dang story line.
Also, the use of modern terms was unbelievable. The like ness to modern terminology was annoying and unbelievably.
And lastly, the use of the same narrator was too similar for me. Which doesn’t usually bother me when reading from the same narrator but when it’s a new series you should switch.
That isn’t a dig at a narrator, she was great at what she did, it’s a dig on the author for choosing the same.
I hate that this review could possibly deter other readers. But I need to be honest. It wasn’t the best beginning to what I felt was going to be a great series.
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Exhale: An MM Shifter Romance
- Flesh and Bone Series, Book 1
- By: Joel Abernathy
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 664
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 621
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 616
Two men haunted by the same ghost...Falling for "the other man" in my marriage was never part of the plan. Then again, according to Nicolae Ursache, I am the other man, and human wedding vows don't apply. Not to werewolves. Nicolae is a smug, arrogant alpha male stereotype - and I do mean alpha in the literal sense - but when the same people who killed my wife kidnap my teenage daughter, he's my only chance at getting her back. The fact that Nicolae was my wife's rightful mate means that we share a mutual interest in bringing Ellie home.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Take a deep breath
- By Annika on 10-23-18
- Exhale: An MM Shifter Romance
- Flesh and Bone Series, Book 1
- By: Joel Abernathy
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
Exhale
Reviewed: 03-06-19
Just finished re-listening and it was as good the second as first time around. I’m super excited to begin Bleed. I’ve read it already and was impatiently waiting for the release in audio.
If you haven’t read the series do so now!! It’s hot, angsty, exciting, MC’s you’ll hate then fall head over heels for and with a fantastic narrative it’s a win win!! Enjoy
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Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)
- 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
- By: George R. R. Martin
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 26 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,932
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,470
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,397
Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen - the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria - took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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150 years of Westeros history
- By Kingsley on 11-22-18
- Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)
- 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
- By: George R. R. Martin
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
It’s the same book written twice! Feeling ripped o
Reviewed: 01-10-19
So I’m going to finish the book since I have it. What I should get to right out the gate is this is literally word for word “The World of Ice and Fire”, and I’m disappointed. I’ve read the former book 3 years ago. I own the book I’m re-reading it now b/c I KNEW I had heard this before. So why oh why did GRRM sell us the same exact book with a different title? Am I missing some hidden joke? At 41.00 for this book and more for the hard copy I feel ripped off.
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My Bloody Life
- The Making of a Latin King
- By: Reymundo Sanchez
- Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 884
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 805
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 807
Looking for an escape from childhood abuse, Reymundo Sanchez turned away from school and baseball to drugs, alcohol, and then sex and was left to fend for himself before age 14. The Latin Kings, one of the largest and most notorious street gangs in America, became his refuge and his world, but its violence cost him friends, freedom, self-respect, and nearly his life. This is a raw and powerful odyssey through the ranks of the new Mafia.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good book, but the reader wasn’t a good fit
- By TheAutumnWind on 02-13-19
- My Bloody Life
- The Making of a Latin King
- By: Reymundo Sanchez
- Narrated by: Rudy Sanda
Enlightened.
Reviewed: 07-20-17
Very powerful scenes were played out in this read. I felt as if I could have been standing on the sidelines watching this young mans life unfold.
I lived in Chicago for about 4 yrs and am familiar with the sounds of shootings. Being robbed walking home, but I also remember the beauty chi town has to offer. I felt both were captured correctly and coherently in the authors words.
I am going to agree, this should be a required read for jr high kids. Especially inner city students who are susceptible to influence, who are growing up abused in horrific ways, and who think this life style is not with out heavy consequences.
My only let down was not knowing his life afterwards. Not an epilogue of sorts, but another chapter in what may have come his way after life without his gang family.
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Tell Me It's Real
- By: TJ Klune
- Narrated by: Michael Lesley
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,357
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,288
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,285
Do you believe in love at first sight? Paul Auster doesn't. Paul doesn't believe in much at all. He's thirty, slightly overweight, and his best features are his acerbic wit and the color commentary he provides as life passes him by. His closest friends are a two-legged dog named Wheels and a quasibipolar drag queen named Helena Handbasket. He works a dead-end job in a soul-sucking cubicle, and if his grandmother's homophobic parrot insults him one more time, Paul is going to wring its stupid neck.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't read on a plane!
- By Kindle Customer on 07-08-14
- Tell Me It's Real
- By: TJ Klune
- Narrated by: Michael Lesley
New favorite author!!!
Reviewed: 04-19-17
5 stars for my third novel by TJ Klune! I'm heavily addicted to his sarcastic, flirty, fun and amazing characters! Read, laugh, and be merry lol, while listening to his fantastical tales of love and courage and wild hilarious stories. Also, the narrator is pretty cool in all his voices, fierce drag queens and laid back boyfriends his voice and pace was spot on!!
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Defending Jacob
- A Novel
- By: William Landay
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,008
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,443
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,429
Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than 20 years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: his 14-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terrific!
- By cristina on 03-12-12
- Defending Jacob
- A Novel
- By: William Landay
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Didn't see that coming
Reviewed: 01-28-17
Really good narrative and story telling, I often wondered if this was a true story. The ending...was heartbreaking and not in an expected way. Great book!
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Justice Redeemed
- Darren Street, Book 1
- By: Scott Pratt
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,631
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,142
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,130
Two years ago, Darren Street made a name for himself as the man who rooted out corruption in the district attorney's office. Now the hotheaded young lawyer is in the public eye yet again - this time, accused of murder. Jalen Jordan retained Street for what seemed to be a minor traffic violation, but when evidence turned up linking Jordan to the death of two boys, Street wanted out of the case.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Power In The Hands of Dishonest Prosecutors
- By R. Pontiflet on 04-01-16
- Justice Redeemed
- Darren Street, Book 1
- By: Scott Pratt
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Another great book
Reviewed: 06-29-16
I'm very satisfied with what I hope may be a new series by Scott Pratt! Narrative was impressive, clear distinction in voices/characters.
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Sinner's Gin
- Sinners, Book 1
- By: Rhys Ford
- Narrated by: Tristan James
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 744
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 700
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 699
There's a dead man in Miki St. John's vintage Pontiac GTO, and he has no idea how it got there. After Miki survives the tragic accident that killed his best friend and the other members of their band, Sinner's Gin, all he wants is to hide from the world in the refurbished warehouse he bought before their last tour. But when the man who sexually abused him as a boy is killed and his remains are dumped in Miki's car, Miki fears death isn't done with him yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tristan James Brings This Book To Life
- By Reece on 01-13-14
- Sinner's Gin
- Sinners, Book 1
- By: Rhys Ford
- Narrated by: Tristan James
Cool book
Reviewed: 02-11-16
I absolutely adore Tristan James as a narrator! Here's hoping he grabs more authors attention!
As far as the actual book. It was a good story, very believable, I could have done with out mikis attitude. Especially during the love making scenes, it came off very a&$wholish!! But other than that, again I was impressed by Tristan and am grabbing the next book in the series!!
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Kage
- By: Maris Black
- Narrated by: J. F. Harding
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,621
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,517
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,513
My name is Jamie Atwood, and I'm an addict. I never thought I'd say such a thing. Never had a problem being overly attached to anything in my life. I came from a perfectly middle-class family, made good grades, and had a hot cheerleader girlfriend...but the truth is, nothing ever really moved me. So how did a guy like me become an addict? I met Michael Kage. Kage is an MMA fighter. A famous one. I like to think I helped him get that way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Be Warned
- By Sweet Pea on 06-20-16
- Kage
- By: Maris Black
- Narrated by: J. F. Harding
Kage
Reviewed: 01-27-16
Maris is quickly becoming my new fav author! Great performance from the narrator! Intense! Exciting new mma series.
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A Matter of Time, Volume 2
- By: Mary Calmes
- Narrated by: Paul Morey
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 900
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 845
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 850
Three years ago, Jory Harcourt changed his name and shut the door on a past full of pain, only to emerge stronger on the other side. He has a new career, a great working partner, and a satisfying life - except for the hole in his chest left behind when police Detective Sam Kage walked out with his heart. Now Sam's back and he knows what he wants... and what he wants is Jory. Jory, who doesn't know if he can survive another breakup or losing Sam to his dangerous job, resists returning to the arms of the only man he has ever truly loved. But when a serial killer with a score to settle targets Jory, he will have to decide if love is worth the danger.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It's not you...
- By Donald on 04-12-13
- A Matter of Time, Volume 2
- By: Mary Calmes
- Narrated by: Paul Morey
Good except the end
Reviewed: 10-29-15
The book was good, all but at the end. I didn't for one minute think that excluding Jory out of the wedding and his extended family was ok. It was actually disrespectful and all because of the brothers wife? Really. I'm extremely disappointed to read the last chapter. Sam was feeding food with another woman, taking sexually suggestive photos, getting a lap dance and Jory just had to go with the flow. Wow!! Not cool. Then the mother in law says it's ok you two make a wonderful couple...yeah lady what if it was your husband acting as if he wasn't married all because others wouldn't understand or except it. That was crap and truly upsetting as a reader. As someone who invested time into this book and the relationship. Then at the end Sam just says oh stop you know I love you. Yeah she was hot but I like you better?? WTF...
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