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Perfectly Charmed Pixie: Parsnip's Story
- Perfect Pixie Series, Book 3
- By: MJ May
- Narrated by: Tor Thom, Cooper North
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 101
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
As a social pixie and host of a popular TV show, Parsnip desperately needs to fool everyone into believing he's that same, stunningly colorful creature. Warlock-made charms are all Parsnip needs to keep up the rouse. But the financial cost is high, and each activated charm steals more of his life force. Despite this, Parsnip is willing to pay any price. After all, who would want a faded pixie?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Cozy and low angst
- By Me on 04-25-24
- Perfectly Charmed Pixie: Parsnip's Story
- Perfect Pixie Series, Book 3
- By: MJ May
- Narrated by: Tor Thom, Cooper North
OMG! Cutest scene ever!!!
Reviewed: 12-29-24
This edition of the all-5-star Perfect Pixie series deserves 100-stars for the purring, kneading, kitten hair clips!!
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Fluke and the Frontier Farce
- The Fantastic Fluke, Book 4
- By: Sam Burns
- Narrated by: Zachary Johnson
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 156
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story5 out of 5 stars 144
It’s been a long year for Sage and his friends, and all of Junction, California, and it’s not over yet. Freddy's school of magic is still a mystery, and figuring it out would be enough work, but the investigation leads them to the mysterious coded notes of Junction’s long-dead first magical artist, and then to the last place any of them ever expected to end up: the 19th century. Worse yet, when they get there, Fluke is missing, and Sage isn’t sure he can get back home without his best friend. If Sage has to leave him behind, is it worth returning to his own time at all?
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5 out of 5 stars
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10 Stars for Fluke Bonus Story!
- By Otakuchik on 08-04-24
- Fluke and the Frontier Farce
- The Fantastic Fluke, Book 4
- By: Sam Burns
- Narrated by: Zachary Johnson
10 Stars for Fluke Bonus Story!
Reviewed: 08-04-24
Absolutely loved the bonus chapter at the end, Fluke's Frontier Adventure, told in Fluke's POV. Wish there were more!
Have been thoroughly enjoying this continuous series and looking forward to the Finale next....Also, hoping there's more Fluke bonuses!
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Fractured Souls
- Fallen Messengers, Book 1
- By: Ava Marie Salinger
- Narrated by: Alex Kydd
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 190
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 178
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 178
When Cassius Black moves to San Francisco for a fresh start, the angel's hopes of staying below the radar of the supernatural organizations that oversee the otherworldly and magic users in the city are dashed when he stumbles across a dead body in the sewers. Morgan King and his team of Argonaut agents have been on the hunt all summer for the culprits behind a series of gruesome killings that have rocked the city. When Fate puts Cassius in Morgan's path, he realizes the angel everyone likes to call The Devil may very well be the only person who can help them track down the murderers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Holy Crap, How didn’t I find this sooner???
- By Ethan on 11-06-22
- Fractured Souls
- Fallen Messengers, Book 1
- By: Ava Marie Salinger
- Narrated by: Alex Kydd
Audio volume NEEDS EQUALIZATION!!
Reviewed: 08-02-23
Plot: Mysterious killings, soul stealings, angels, demons, witches and warlocks, and an impish kitty
Feels: Not much in the emotion evoking department aside from the scenes with the demon cat.
Drama: Mysterious big bad
Heat: 2/5
Characters: A huge cast of characters, will definitely need a character list and glossary.
Pacing: Fast
Length: Longer with some filler
Ending: Continuing series, light cliffhanger for the murder mystery, and a start to Cassius and Morgan's relationship.
Performance: Alex Kydd's narration, enunciation, and inflections were good. The audio recording edits, however, was horrible for headphones or car speaker listening due to the drastic volume changes going from 1 to 10 and back randomly throughout. Sure, I know to expect shouts and exclamations at a higher volume, but this was ridiculous, and it wasn't limited to shouts. It was as if 70% of the time as he was narrating scenes or performing the MCs, he was reading looking down at the book instead of speaking into the mic and then either depending on the text or who knows what, it was like he decided he needed to loudly speak right up on the mic. Not sure why this happened most often for other characters’ dialogue, especially females - I dreaded those volume change moments.
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Beautiful Boy
- By: Grace R. Duncan
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 357
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 339
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 342
Malcolm Tate hung up his flogger when his submissive sought out another Dom and landed in the hands of a serial killer. Convinced his lack of dominance sent his sub away, Mal has spent two years blaming himself for what happened. But when his best friend finally convinces him to go back to the local dungeon, Mal's grateful. Especially when he wins beautiful, submissive, firmly closeted Kyle Bingham in a charity slave auction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cliff hanger
- By Steven on 06-17-16
- Beautiful Boy
- By: Grace R. Duncan
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
Surprisingly sweet and fluffy
Reviewed: 05-06-23
Plot: This surprisingly sweet and fluffy romance with hard BDSM play entirely focuses on the development of the MCs’ relationship and their independent growth: Mal learns that he can be his sadistic dom self with Kyle. And Kyle learns that he can trust in being wanted and loves submitting to his master.
Feels: The fluffy aftercare scenes were very heart-warming
Drama: A mere drop in the bucket, thankfully. Mal’s drama spanned a few pages in the early chapters, and Kyle’s drama spanned across a chapter towards the end. Good riddance for unapologetically homophobic parents.
Heat: 4/5, lots of extended, descriptive BDSM scenes
Characters: Kyle is a sweet, insecure, masochistic submissive, making him a perfect fit for the sadistic but loving Mal.
Pacing: Smooth flow, medium
Length: Long with some ‘slice-of-life’ filler
Ending: HEA in BDSM-style
Performance: The narration was enjoyable, the voices and characteristics given to Kyle and Mal were distinctive and not over-the-top. Most importantly, the diction was crisp and clear and best at 2x speed.
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Acsquidentally in Love
- Sucker for Love Mysteries
- By: K.L. Hiers
- Narrated by: John Solo
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
Nothing brings two men—or one man and an ancient god—together like revenge. Private investigator Sloane sacrificed his career in law enforcement in pursuit of his parents’ murderer. Like them, he is a follower of long-forgotten gods, practicing their magic and offering them his prayers…not that he’s ever gotten a response.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVE This Series!
- By Jodi Harbour on 09-12-23
- Acsquidentally in Love
- Sucker for Love Mysteries
- By: K.L. Hiers
- Narrated by: John Solo
I'm a Sucker for this series!!
Reviewed: 03-25-23
Plot: An original action mystery set in a mystical world of magic and gods
Feels: Romantic and hysterical
Drama: Mystery of the past
Heat: 5/5 Super hot tentacle-ly sexy times
Characters: Both MCs are completely lovable. Loch/Azaethoth is hilarious and so sweet, just perfect for Sloane.
Pacing: Quick
Length: Medium
Ending: HFN - can’t wait for the rest of this series on audio!
Performance: John Solo was a great choice to give life to Loch and Sloane. His style of narration matched the whimsy of the story and made Sloane’s reactions super cute (especially after sexy times lol).
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Cold Hard Cash
- A Dark Mafia Romance
- By: K.L. Hiers
- Narrated by: Scott Carousel
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 122
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 122
When you owe money to a powerful mafia kingpin, you find a way to pay it back or you get hurt, and the only thing 26-year-old Jimmy Poe has to offer a man like Boss Cold is himself. Cold agrees to give Jimmy a chance to have his debt cancelled, but it will mean surrendering his body to Cold's rough, ruthless demands every night until the very last penny has been repaid. Over the coming days, Jimmy learns what it means to be truly mastered, and Cold's stern dominance arouses him far more intensely than he would have thought possible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Phenomenal narration brought the story to life
- By Mom Needs Coffee on 09-11-22
- Cold Hard Cash
- A Dark Mafia Romance
- By: K.L. Hiers
- Narrated by: Scott Carousel
Steamy hot!
Reviewed: 06-06-22
This was the best way to 're-read' a fave book from fave author! Scott Carousel wonderfully brought Mr. Poe and Boss Cold to life in this gritty and super steamy MM mafia romance. Hoping for the rest of the connected books to be narrated soon by Scott as well!
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Duck Duck Ghost
- Hellsinger, Book 2
- By: Rhys Ford
- Narrated by: Tristan James
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 367
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 340
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 339
Mostly because he stuck it firmly in his mouth when his lover, Tristan Pryce, accidentally drugged him with a batch of psychotropic baklava. Needing to patch things up between them, Wolf drags Tristan to San Luis Obispo, hoping Tristan's medium ability can help evict a troublesome spirit haunting an old farmhouse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Scary, but Sexy!
- By Tammy M on 03-21-15
- Duck Duck Ghost
- Hellsinger, Book 2
- By: Rhys Ford
- Narrated by: Tristan James
Great until the big reveal at the end
Reviewed: 03-06-22
I loved this book and Tristan James did an awesome job bringing on the spookiness. Word of warning: don't listen with headphones at high volume.
Only reason for 1-star deduction is because the big reveal at the ending was practically cliffhangery with no book 3 on the horizon (this was published in 2014!) I truly hope it's still in the works...
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Piñatas and Paintbrushes
- Hearts of Snow Lake, Book 3
- By: Ashton Cade
- Narrated by: Cam Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
He’s a shining star, I’m a black hole. Complete opposites. And just like our astronomic counterparts, there’s no way Marty’s light is ever going to brighten me. Black holes don’t let any light escape. They devour it all. And that’s what will happen to Marty if he doesn’t keep his distance from me. I want to warn him, but there’s a selfish part of me that can’t do it. Like a moth, I’m drawn to Marty’s light. I know I should stay away — for his sake more than mine — but I can’t.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Theme song: You light up my life
- By Otakuchik on 04-27-21
- Piñatas and Paintbrushes
- Hearts of Snow Lake, Book 3
- By: Ashton Cade
- Narrated by: Cam Walker
Theme song: You light up my life
Reviewed: 04-27-21
Plot: A very sunshine/grump trope; the past visits and won’t go away
Feels: Marty is so endearing you truly root for him, while you want to shake Sebastian sometimes. Sebastian's story was heart-breaking.
Drama: I am so not a fan of MM stories with bitchy villainesses that create drama to move the plot along and Ugh you get two in this
Heat: 1/5
Characters: Holy moly one nasty old biddy (doesn’t deserve to be called a ‘lady’) and the evil twin sister of Sebastian’s lost fiance
Pacing: Good flow
Length: Not too long
Ending: HEA
Performance: Good narration - one comment I have is that you can hear the inhalation at every pause.
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Buried Secrets
- By: A.D. Ellis
- Narrated by: Christopher Solon
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Detective Drake Lewis is tough, focused, and unbending. He has no problem keeping his workaholic professional life completely separate from his lonely personal life. Drake has never met a man who could pull him from his job. Until he does. Liam Walters is a construction foreman with a painful past. He’s happy with himself and what his life has become. When his path once again crosses with Drake’s, Liam is willing to take whatever Drake can offer him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sexy Thriller
- By Otakuchik on 04-27-21
- Buried Secrets
- By: A.D. Ellis
- Narrated by: Christopher Solon
Sexy Thriller
Reviewed: 04-27-21
Plot: Mystery/suspense with romance - reminiscent of those fun thrillers from the 80s and 90s, but with a happy ending
Feels: Was on the edge of my seat not knowing who to suspect at the beginning, especially when I thought it was only Drake’s POV; Heart-breaking moments with a couple of backstories.
Drama: Liam’s first blowup fight with Drake, though Liam quickly resolved it himself with the best inner monologue
Heat: 4/5 - lots of smexy times
Characters: So glad Drake got over his aversion to commitment, and Liam was definitely the better choice!
Pacing: Good flow
Length: Just right
Ending: HEA
Performance: Great solid narration
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Where There’s Smoke...
- Heroes of Port Dale, Book 7
- By: Romeo Alexander
- Narrated by: Keith Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Matt: I’m proud to be a Port Dale firefighter, but it isn’t all excitement and sitting around eating homemade meals. It’s also dealing with your work “family” in ways you never expected. I love my real family, and I love my work “family”. Well, most of them.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I finished it
- By Outlaw on 06-01-21
- Where There’s Smoke...
- Heroes of Port Dale, Book 7
- By: Romeo Alexander
- Narrated by: Keith Smith
When Ethan meets Matt
Reviewed: 04-26-21
Plot: Firemen, former Marine, coming out of the closet, slice-of-life
Feels: Heart-warming and heart-breaking
Drama: Ethan's brother, Keith’s homophobia; Matt’s father’s mental health
Heat: 3/5
Characters: I love Romeo Alexander’s embarrassingly supportive fathers and Matt’s father definitely is adorably supportive, Ethan cowers a bit too much under his homophobic brother
Pacing: The story meanders a bit in the middle, but overall good flow
Length: Ok
Ending: HEA
Performance: Conversational tone and narration, I liked Ethan’s voice [and Theo’s], but feel Matt’s was too affected
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