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Home for a Cowboy
- Windsor, Wyoming, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Lassiter Windsor-March has been planning for his future for as long as he can remember and he knows exactly where that future lies: at his family’s ranch in Wyoming. What doesn’t lie in his future is a summer fling with one of the seasonal workers—they never stick around. Even if one of those workers is the college crush he’s invited to work a summer job at the ranch.
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Sweet romance, ok audio book
- By BaileyMom on 09-05-24
- Home for a Cowboy
- Windsor, Wyoming, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
Sweet romance, ok audio book
Reviewed: 09-05-24
I’ve both read and listened to Home for a Cowboy, and I loved the story. The voice acting was often a bit “sing-song-y,” which I found distracting. If audio is the way you enjoy books and you like Amy Aislin’s writing, this one is probably worth listening to, but otherwise, I’d read it instead.
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Summer Catch
- A Charleston Condors Novella
- By: Beth Bolden
- Narrated by: Darcy Stark
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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Newly hired Charleston Condors’ coach Jonathan Kelley is very aware of all the uphill battles he’s got to climb. There’s a new owner he’s got to please. New culture to implement. New players to train. New rules to follow. But one rule hasn't changed: don't spend so much time flirting with the cute bartender via text that you start to wonder if you're straight, after all. But Kieran doesn’t just make the best drinks in Charleston, or own the Pirate’s Booty, the most fun bar in town, he’s kind and sweet and undeniably hot.
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A Fantastic Story!
- By Janette on 11-15-24
- Summer Catch
- A Charleston Condors Novella
- By: Beth Bolden
- Narrated by: Darcy Stark
Good addition to the series
Reviewed: 09-05-24
Having listened to and read Summer Catch, I would say I enjoyed both versions, and am glad to have read/listened to it given that I've read the other books in the Charleston Condors world that Beth Bolden has so lovingly and thoughtfully created. That said, if I hadn't read the full length novels, I would probably feel a bit disappointed with this novella. It does a lot of time skipping, as in there is often a week or two that has passed between the end of one chapter and the start of another. As a result, the story feels a bit more like it's skimming the surface. It does fill in gaps and compliments the other novels, so it's worth reading alongside the others. Regarding the voice acting, I found the southern accent somewhat put on (it didn't feel fully organic) but I liked the pacing of the reading overall.
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Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
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From the outside, it looks like model and influencer Mason Nash has it all—beauty, fame, and fortune. With his star rapidly rising, and a big contract up for grabs, Mason’s on the verge of hitting the big time. When an opportunity arises to co-host a gardening slot on daytime TV with his ex’s brother, Owen Hunter, Mason is definitely on-board. And he intends to use every trick in the book to make the show a hit—including agreeing to his ruthless producer’s demand to fake a ‘will-they/won’t-they’ romance with his co-host…
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Love Owen and Mason!
- By Tim Sauke on 08-18-24
- Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
Witty, wise, and wonderful romance
Reviewed: 03-28-24
In book 2 of the Creative Types series by Joanna Chambers and Sally Malcom, we get to know Owen, Lewis' older and much more serious brother (Lewis gets his own story in book 1, Total Creative Control), as Owen accidentally ends up hired to appear opposite Mason, Lewis' ex and a model/influencer, in a weekend morning TV show gardening spot. The audio book, narrated fabulously by Simon Goldhill, made me laugh out loud more than once, and made me tear up, as well. Just like the other 2 books in the series, Home Grown Talent features two men needing to grow beyond the ways they've lived, behaved, and loved in the past if they want to move into a future that's more joyful and authentic. Having recently read book 3, Best Supporting Actor, I'm ready to start the series again. Chambers and Malcom are a terrific writing team, and Home Grown Talent is a winner.
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In the Gray
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
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Our circumstances couldn’t be more different, and yet I’m drawn to Foster in ways I hadn’t expected. When our attraction skyrockets, Foster assures me that finding comfort in each other doesn’t hurt anyone. But when it becomes something deeper—meaningful conversations and mind-blowing intimacy—it occurs to me that I might’ve met the right man at the wrong time. Story of my life.
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" I want to hold you when we're IN THE GREY and look up at the stars " !
- By Ron Gorton on 12-22-23
- In the Gray
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
Sensitive and sweet romance
Reviewed: 03-21-24
In the Gray, a novel by Christina Lee, is a wonderfully thoughtful story about two men struggling with the blows that life can deliver. From the detailed portrayal of life for the unhoused, to living with chronic depression, Lee weaves a tale that has romance at the center, but also gentle hopes for how people can face adversity, get support, and find their way to more joy. Lachlan teaches Foster about the realities of the streets, and Foster helps Lachlan understand depression, as well as explaining spoon theory, an idea originally coined Christine Miserandino in her 2003 essay "The Spoon Theory," which has since been adopted by many in the disability rights community, especially those with "invisible" disabilities (I realize that many people may know this, but the origins aren't mentioned in the book, so I wanted to make sure to credit Miserandino here). I received a copy of the audio version, acted powerfully by Nick J. Russo, whose work I love. In the Gray is a short, but powerful novel, and one I'm grateful to have listened to.
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Playing Deep
- Miami Piranhas, Book 5
- By: Beth Bolden
- Narrated by: Darcy Stark
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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Kenyon Ellis knows getting involved with Julian Anderson is an enormous mistake—but from the very first night, he finds him annoying, intriguing and ultimately, irresistible. One, Kenyon is a player, and Julian is a reporter, so hooking up with him, no matter how spectacular the nights are, is a terrible idea. Two, he’s falling for him, even if Julian continues to be prickly and impossible. But every time Julian’s walls shift, Kenyon sees the real man behind the attitude, and he only wants more.
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Amazing !
- By Marylene on 02-18-24
- Playing Deep
- Miami Piranhas, Book 5
- By: Beth Bolden
- Narrated by: Darcy Stark
Enough tension to tease!
Reviewed: 02-03-24
Kenyon is a pro football player and Julian is an up and coming sports writer assigned to cover the team Kenyon plays for. The twist? They hook up before either of them knows who the other is. What follows is a fun and heated test of their willpower while they both discover whether they can keep strict boundaries on their interactions in and out of the bedroom. The audio book is well acted and the ending satisfying. I received a copy of the audiobook. This is my own opinion.
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To Catch a Fallen Leaf
- Rossingley, Book 2
- By: Fearne Hill
- Narrated by: Richard Stranks
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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Reuben Costaud counts his blessings daily. His run-in with crime is firmly behind him. He has a wonderful job gardening on the Rossingley estate, a tiny cottage all to himself, an orphaned cat named Obélix, and a friendly bunch of workmates. The last thing he needs is a tall, blond aristocrat strolling across the manicured lawns towards him.
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Better than the Book!
- By ThrillReader on 12-24-23
- To Catch a Fallen Leaf
- Rossingley, Book 2
- By: Fearne Hill
- Narrated by: Richard Stranks
Wonderful audiobook, fabulous romance
Reviewed: 12-23-23
This is my first book by Fearne Hill and it definitely won’t be my last! Reuben and Freddie are an unlikely pair, to say the least, but their slow burn is totally worth the wait. The audio version is terrific acted, and each character gets his own voice. Five stars all the way around. I received an advance copy. This is my own opinion.
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The Couple Next Door
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Wesley Landry
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Jeremy Booth leads a simple life, scraping by in the gay neighborhood of Seattle, never letting his lack of material things get him down. But the one thing he really wants—someone to love—seems elusive. Until the couple next door moves in and Jeremy sees the man of his dreams, Shane McCallister, pushed down the stairs by a brute named Cole.
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Decent romance, with an excellent narrator.
- By Anonymous User on 03-28-24
- The Couple Next Door
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Wesley Landry
Dramatic mystery-romance
Reviewed: 11-27-23
This is a tough book to review without revealing too much. Having received an advance copy, I gave the performance a 5, the story a 2, and overall a 3.5 rounded down to a 3. I found the underlying premise of the book deeply regrettable because it’s based on stereotypes. It also minimizes the real inpacts of trauma without showing any of the ways people can heal from it. If I could put a trigger warning on the book without giving too much away, I would. The writing is strong but I can’t recommend the book because of the problems with its message. Proceed with caution, if at all.
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Game Changer
- Vancouver Orcas, Book 2
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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It’s Blair Brawsiski’s ride or die year. After a decade in the AHL, if he doesn’t get called up to the NHL this season, it’s time to hang up his skates and focus on other things. But between a second job and family priorities, his attention isn’t where it should be, and his dreams of making it to the big leagues are dwindling by the day.
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No angst at all.
- By Devin Bundy on 02-09-24
- Game Changer
- Vancouver Orcas, Book 2
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
Sweet, funny hockey romance
Reviewed: 10-31-23
Game changer, book two of Amy Aislin’s Vancouver Orca’s series is delightful. Blair and Charlie both have reasons to lean into and away from their mutual attraction, and they help each other reach for their dreams. I would rate the book a five but for the fact that there were some odd anachronistic moments (no one I know makes phyllo dough from scratch, for example) that distracted me a bit. That said, it was well narrated (I received a complimentary audio book) and I’m looking forward to book three.
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Game Plan
- Vancouver Orcas, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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As the new head coach of the Vancouver Orcas, Matt Shore has got his work cut out for him. Coming off a season where the Orcas came in last in the entire AHL, Matt’s job is to whip his new hockey team into shape for the oncoming season. He doesn’t need any distractions, especially not one in the form of a tall, dark, and gorgeous antiques dealer. Who’s also his ex—and his best player’s father.
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Great couple.
- By Devin Bundy on 12-28-23
- Game Plan
- Vancouver Orcas, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
Great hockey second-chance romance
Reviewed: 10-29-23
I haven’t read or listened to Amy Aislin’s work but this was a great book to start with. Matt and Pierce have history and have to figure out how to get through hurt and misunderstanding but this is a low-angst, fun read with sensitive and honest descriptions of mental health challenges. I can’t wait to listen to book two. I received a free copy of the audio book. It was well narrated
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The Impossible Childhood of My Desires
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Adam Stone
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
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Carl Young’s biggest secret: he’s always felt like Cara Young. Through the years, he acknowledged his authentic female self in ways he kept hidden in the shadows. The makeup, the dresses, the shoes -- all of them represented his most longed-for desires and his deepest shame.
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I Normally Love Reed...
- By ThrillReader on 07-12-23
- The Impossible Childhood of My Desires
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Adam Stone
Sweet, honest journey to authenticity
Reviewed: 07-19-23
Overall, I loved The Impossible Childhood of My Desire. The plot was believable, the emotions felt true, and the growth of both characters was authentic. It started up a little slowly but once I got a couple of chapters in I wanted to keep listening to the end.
Regarding the audio version, I found Adam Stone’s voicing soothing, which matched well with Carl/Cara but his accents and cadence for Roberto and some of the other secondary characters felt a little stilted. Additionally, Stone mispronounced a just enough words to be distracting (id pronounced I.D, like identification not ihd like the concept of ego and id; respite said reh-spite not reh-spit; a few others…).
Overall, I would recommend the book but for a reread I’d read it rather than listen. That said, I did find listening enjoyable and would encourage anyone who likes audio books or needs books read to give this one a listen. The story is a good one.
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