Vashon Raven
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Hunger Pains
- Darkest Whisper Series, Book 1
- By: B.L. Brunnemer
- Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs, Kasha Kensington
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story5 out of 5 stars 96
My name is Lexie, and I raise the dead. Necromancy isn't all I can do. But that's for another time. It's my first week at the university, and an accident has sent our world spinning. A decision that should be years in the making now has to be made in mere days. The repercussions are big—not just for my life but for the guys' as well. Everyone will feel my choice. Everyone will have to live with it. What the hell do I do?
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3 out of 5 stars
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It was almost like a drinking game
- By Vashon Raven on 01-20-25
- Hunger Pains
- Darkest Whisper Series, Book 1
- By: B.L. Brunnemer
- Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs, Kasha Kensington
It was almost like a drinking game
Reviewed: 01-20-25
If you have not read the Veil Diaries, go there first. This book won’t make a lot of sense without reading those first.
Good points:
Sweet story and interesting world building. It was fun to see the next stage in the relationship. The voice actors did a pretty good job except for slowing down during the sex scenes which were not something worth slowing down for. But otherwise they both did an excellent job.
However, whether it’s just this book or the entire series, these sentences will repeat constantly and annoyingly:
The feeling of being loved washed over me
The rich timbre I loved (or I used the voice that she liked to hear)
I met him stroke for stroke.
I don’t know why her editors didn’t stop this but eventually the book was like a drinking game where someone would take a shot whenever one of these sentences was said.
Even with that said the story was worth it if you are a fan of paranormal reverse harem stories.
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Witchcraft in the Woods
- Where the Wild Things Grow, Book 3
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock, Tim Paige, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27
Magic is a gift. A pretty miraculous one, in my opinion. It also comes with responsibilities—things like protecting the town that made this possible. Sadly, that means my last battle with the evil coven may have caused a tiny little problem. The spell that protects this place is fading. My power is fine, but a magical ritual like that takes six wixen to make possible. That means I have two choices: I can either let it fade or work with the assholes I just pissed off. Or, maybe I can find a third option?
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5 out of 5 stars
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love love love the ending
- By Kindle Customer on 11-23-24
- Witchcraft in the Woods
- Where the Wild Things Grow, Book 3
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock, Tim Paige, Katana Jones
Excellent Ending.
Reviewed: 11-01-24
I love the story. The voice acting is wonderful. The only thing I didn’t like was some of the random noises. “He kissed me” and then there would be a kissing noise which I found distracting. But I loved the multi voices of the trees.
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Spells in the Summertime
- Where the Wild Things Grow, Book 2
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock, Tim Paige, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
"Surprise, you're a witch." That's not exactly what I expected when I inherited a cozy little cottage in the woods. Nor to have a cactus as my new door guard or a skunk as my familiar! Still, this whole magic thing is growing on me. The pair of hot boyfriends certainly helps make it easier to accept the insanity. But after dealing a serious blow to the coven of wixen who planned to enslave me, I'm kinda screwed. I may have won that battle, but I learned I do not know enough to stop the upcoming war—and a skunk can only teach me so much.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Something for everyone!
- By Kendra on 02-12-25
- Spells in the Summertime
- Where the Wild Things Grow, Book 2
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock, Tim Paige, Katana Jones
At a crossroads
Reviewed: 09-29-24
A sweet, sexy romance that is about good vs evil. Selfish vs Giving and bloodlines vs real family. The second story about Silvia Holt twists and turns and has a climatic and satisfying ending. Voice acting was wonderful. I like that they also narrated the Wolves Next Door series which is in the same universe
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BloodLust
- Rise of the Iliri, Book 1
- By: A.H. Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 84
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story5 out of 5 stars 78
Sal Luxx is desperate to prove her kind are more than beasts. Born a second-class citizen in a world ruled by humans, the hardheaded pure-bred iliri has had subservience beaten into her veins. But her waning hope for freedom surges when she is given a pass to the trials for an elite military unit… and unleashes her inner predator.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I can finally multi task while enjoying one of my
- By Alyssa I. on 04-06-23
- BloodLust
- Rise of the Iliri, Book 1
- By: A.H. Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
A Cato masterpiece
Reviewed: 08-08-23
This series is intense. Extremely violent - which I generally avoid - and amazing. The story is very compelling and is made more so by Cato’s incredible acting ability.
This series will take you way outside your comfort level in the best way possible
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The Gods We Obey
- The Path of Temptation, Book 6
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story5 out of 5 stars 67
Zeal is back, and he's seen by more people every day. The God of Temptation grows stronger, but High Priest Kinen has found the one thing that can stop a god: disbelief. The return of our gods means an end to his power, and Kinen isn't ready to lose. Over time, the priests of our temple have surrendered their power in the name of our god. We're trained to obey, to help, and to be Zeal's tools when he cannot help himself. Now, that has become a problem.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great ending to a wonderful series
- By Kindle Customer- Jennifer on 04-11-23
- The Gods We Obey
- The Path of Temptation, Book 6
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
A sexy and perfect ending
Reviewed: 04-02-23
Having gone through five books of trials and tribulations with Nari and her guys, this book makes the path we took worth it. The action is fantastic, the relationships full, the sex hot and the ending extremely satisfying. And if you are not a graphic sex sort of person, it’s easy to fast forward through those scenes and enjoy the amazing story.
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The Prayers We Pray
- The Path of Temptation, Book 5
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story5 out of 5 stars 67
The Temple of Temptation is broken. The system is failing the priests who serve faithfully, but Zeal isn't missing. He's simply powerless—or was. As more priests believe in our god, the balance of power has been shifting. Temptation is thriving. Miracles are happening. The High Priest is struggling. In his attempts to control me, he's making it almost impossible to help the other gods. Something has to give, and I'm worried it might be me.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very emotional!
- By Kindle Customer on 03-28-25
- The Prayers We Pray
- The Path of Temptation, Book 5
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
Action Packed yet still sweet
Reviewed: 02-25-23
Both the Temple of Temptation and the city of Calseth are in upheaval. Nari and crew are busy helping it happen. Between temple changes, finishing classes and helping the other gods be seen. In the middle of this, the group still has time to explore sex and love and the difference between the two.
Generally, I don’t enjoy books that have multiple actors but Kasi Hallowell and Aaron Shedlock work seamlessly together for an amazingly acted audio book.
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Wolf's Bane
- Wolves Next Door, Book 1
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Lola James, Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,872
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,564
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,552
Leaving my husband was hard. Trying to face the world alone with my teenage daughter is the sort of thing nightmares are made of, but I caught a break. My best friend just hired me for a great job, with perks like a rent-free house right beside not just one handsome man, but five! Each one is hotter than the last, and all of them seem interested in me. But everyone around us has these strange golden eyes...and there are the questions no one will answer. And who cares if there's a lot of wildlife running around at night? I do, especially when a wolf keeps sneaking into my backyard.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good
- By Amazon Customer on 05-12-21
- Wolf's Bane
- Wolves Next Door, Book 1
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Lola James, Aiden Snow, Aaron Shedlock
Finally an “older” heroine
Reviewed: 01-19-23
I love this series. It’s pure fluff in the best way possible. Single mom meets the guys next door. Hot sex and mayhem ensues. Beautifully acted.
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The Wrath of Angels
- The Demons' Muse, Book 5
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
- Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story5 out of 5 stars 34
The angels warned me that I should fear their wrath. Theirs? Please! They have no idea who they're dealing with. Not that I really do either, but I'm quickly figuring out that I'm a whole lot more than just an artist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A+ Narration
- By Tanya Cunningham on 01-12-23
- The Wrath of Angels
- The Demons' Muse, Book 5
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
Fantastic Ending
Reviewed: 01-17-23
First it must be said - Christina Cato is an amazing voice actor. This story has so many characters and personalities and she presents them flawlessly.
Auryn Hadley’s conclusion to the Devil’s Muse series is wonderful. Action packed yet still slows down for the various relationships to have time to flourish.
The story has an amazing trajectory and ending. But, the epilogue is my favorite part.
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The Ways We Betray
- The Path of Temptation, Book 4
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story5 out of 5 stars 78
This is supposed to be a good year. With a new set of instructors—and ones I know well—I'm sure it will be. For once, things are finally starting to go my way. My mentors are proud, my family is closer than ever before, and I am happy. Unfortunately, the gods are tired of waiting. Every day, Zeal grows stronger, but Ambition, Inspiration, Perception, Compassion, and Intuition don't. They're fading, with no hope in sight. Except me.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This got a little dark, but still good!
- By Kindle Customer on 03-25-25
- The Ways We Betray
- The Path of Temptation, Book 4
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell, Aaron Shedlock
Shit’s getting real
Reviewed: 01-01-23
The new school year is going well: classes are fair and Nari is helping other temples see their Gods. However, politics is coming into play and danger is brewing. Beautifully acted.
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The Lure of the Devil
- The Demons' Muse, Book 4
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
- Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story5 out of 5 stars 34
Angels keep screwing everything up. For millennia, the battle between Heaven and Hell has raged unchecked. The souls of humans unknowingly fuel it. That means it's up to us, the worst definition of evil, to save Earth. The problem is that I still can't quite understand why that makes us bad. Are we sinners? Oh yeah. In the best ways possible. Are we cruel? Only to the ones who deserve it. Satan leads us, Lucifer drives the deals, and Beelzebub destroys anything he can get his hands on.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The whole thing!
- By Lori Bentzoni on 03-27-24
- The Lure of the Devil
- The Demons' Muse, Book 4
- By: Auryn Hadley
- Narrated by: Christina Cato
Christina Cato is amazing!
Reviewed: 12-16-22
Sia’s story keeps getting more and more complex. With Vesdar protected, she needs to learn more about what’s happening and get closer to her legion.
What follows is a kidnapping, a rescue, meeting God, meeting the Devil and learning her purpose and embracing it.
During all the action, the legion gets closer emotionally and sexually.
Throughout all Christina Cato’s amazing acting allows us to embrace all of the unique characters and enjoy all the action.
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