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The Negotiator
- The O'Malley Series, Book 1
- By: Dee Henderson
- Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,187
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,924
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,921
Best-selling author Dee Henderson's acclaimed novels are an irresistible blend of suspense, romance and spirituality. More than a million copies of Henderson's books are in print, and she has won many prizes, including the Christy, the RITA and the National Reader's Choice Award. FBI special agent Dave Richman loves hostage negotiator Kate O'Malley. But keeping her safe is another matter entirely, one that requires deep trust in God.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Do not let this book fool you!
- By AudioAddict on 05-19-13
- The Negotiator
- The O'Malley Series, Book 1
- By: Dee Henderson
- Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
Suspenseful and inspirational
Reviewed: 03-14-24
Timely and suspenseful with enough twists and turns to keep your interest. Laced with humor, romance and spiritual reassurances.
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Magic Bites (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Kate Daniels, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: full cast, Nora Sofyan, Michael Glenn, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Story5 out of 5 stars 153
When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all kinds of paranormal problems in its wake. Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up these magical problems. But when Kate’s guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta’s magic circles.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not impressed.
- By Jason on 05-02-23
- Magic Bites (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Kate Daniels, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: full cast, Nora Sofyan, Michael Glenn, Steven Carpenter, Christopher Walker, Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira, Mort Shelby, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Henry W. Kramer, Ken Jackson, Chris Davenport
great version!
Reviewed: 04-28-23
I really liked this adaptation. If you have already read the book, the only thing that may bother you is the pronunciation of names. This made me want to read the whole series again.
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Clean Sweep (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Innkeeper Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Alejandro Ruiz, Christopher Walker, Holly Adams, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 849
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 763
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Story5 out of 5 stars 762
On the outside, Dina Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a perfect neighbor, whose biggest problem should be what to serve her guests for breakfast. But Dina is...different: Her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn is magic and thinks for itself. Meant to be a lodging for otherworldly visitors, the only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can’t leave the grounds because she’s responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating and extremely immersive
- By Victor @ theAudiobookBlog dot com on 04-06-22
- Clean Sweep (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Innkeeper Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Alejandro Ruiz, Christopher Walker, Holly Adams, James Lewis, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Elias Khalil, Ryan Reid, Alex Hill-Knight
great adaptation for the most part
Reviewed: 03-14-23
This is a great adaptation of the original text. I found the background music to be distracting as it just didn't fit. Arland didn't sound Savage enough. Otherwise, it was a fun listen.
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Junkyard Bargain
- Shining Smith, Book 2
- By: Faith Hunter
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,840
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,347
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,321
Time is running out for Shining Smith and her crew to gather the weapons they need to rescue one of their own. But will they even make it to the ultimate battle? First, they’ll need to hit the road to Charleston - a hell ride full of bandits, sex slavers, corrupt lawmen, and criminal bike gangs looking to move in on Shining’s territory. Shining’s human allies will do anything to protect her - because they must. But will victory be worth it if she must compel more and more people to do her bidding?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating!!
- By Lynn Boyles on 02-27-21
- Junkyard Bargain
- Shining Smith, Book 2
- By: Faith Hunter
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
Just ok
Reviewed: 12-28-21
The second installment for this series was just ok. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I was reading it rather than listening to it. I have listened to this author/narrator combo before with little complaint. It seems that trying to sound tough and Southern at the same time is just not possible!
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Born Magic
- The Diary of Scarlett Bernard (Disrupted Magic, Book 4)
- By: Melissa F. Olson
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 255
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 225
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 224
Cleaning up crime scenes and juggling supernatural politics is hard enough, but now Scarlett must face changes to every part of her personal and professional lives. What happens when the world's most powerful null goes on parental leave? And what will the Old World have waiting for her when she comes back?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not a great installment to this series...
- By Lynch on 05-06-21
- Born Magic
- The Diary of Scarlett Bernard (Disrupted Magic, Book 4)
- By: Melissa F. Olson
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
not your typical mom
Reviewed: 01-25-21
Narrator did a great job. The storyline began where it left off. I really found myself disliking scarlett. her ranting became annoying.
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Flirtasaurus
- By: Erin Mallon
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 429
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 378
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Story4 out of 5 stars 378
My name is Calliope and "I bone for a living." Kidding. I am studying to be a paleontologist though. It's the only thing I've ever wanted to be, and I have finally landed the perfect museum internship to make all of my dino-loving dreams come true. Trouble is, everyone wants me to be a gentle, loving sort of creature, but I'm more of the T-Rex type by nature - the kind who is determined to stomp and tear her way through any obstacle in order to get what she wants.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't Finish
- By Kimberly on 08-19-20
- Flirtasaurus
- By: Erin Mallon
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
not a likeable heroine
Reviewed: 12-07-20
Didn't make it past chapter 3. Protagonist was not likeable. Too bad because story had potential.
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A Bad Day for Sunshine
- A Novel
- By: Darynda Jones
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,055
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,729
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,713
Del Sol, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers, its strong cups of coffee - and, now, a nationwide manhunt? Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff - thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her - and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sunshine is an amazing character!
- By Kim @AudioLoversBlog on 04-08-20
- A Bad Day for Sunshine
- A Novel
- By: Darynda Jones
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
Great story with twists and turn and lots of heart
Reviewed: 11-09-20
If it is written by Darynda Jones, it should be in your library. This is hopefully the first installment in a series about a law enforcement officer named Sunshine. She is a single mom and both she and her daughter have eventful first days in their new environments. Sunshine must track down a kidnapper, face her past and come to terms with a past romance that might not be so past after all. Her daughter is facing challenges of her own in a new school and helping unearth clues about her kidnapped friend. Great read and narration was well done.
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All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- By: James Herriot
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,669
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,424
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,410
In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl named Helen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wonderful Listen--Stories That Never Get Old
- By Sara on 09-10-14
- All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- By: James Herriot
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
Amusing memories from a country vet in England.
Reviewed: 11-09-20
These stories are so well written you can imagine yourself visiting the farms right along with the good vet. This is first in a series by James Herriot and they are all worth reading and listening to. Narration is by Christopher Timothy who played the part of James in the British television series based on the stories. I found myself laughing as well as wincing along with the narrator. Great purchase! Well written and well narrated.
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Real Fake Love
- By: Pippa Grant
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,157
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,073
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
If people have polar opposites, Luca Rossi is mine. His butt is in the baseball hall of fame. Mine's comfortably seated in the hall of lame. When he's not snagging fly balls out in center field, he's modeling in shampoo commercials. I once jammed my own finger while stirring cookie dough, and sometimes I forget shampoo is a thing. He's a total cynic when it comes to love. I make a living writing love stories. But after my latest broken engagement (no, I don't want to talk about how many times that's happened), it's clear he's exactly the man I need.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jason Clarke and Virginia Rose nailed it!
- By Luv2Read on 09-16-20
- Real Fake Love
- By: Pippa Grant
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke
Fun and fast-paced fake boyfriend story
Reviewed: 11-09-20
Great romance story with lots of humor. Characters had a fun relationship. Narration was well done also.
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Emerald Blaze
- A Hidden Legacy Novel
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,205
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,970
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,965
As Prime magic users, Catalina Baylor and her sisters have extraordinary powers - powers their ruthless grandmother would love to control. Catalina can earn her family some protection working as deputy to the Warden of Texas, overseeing breaches of magic law in the state, but that has risks as well. When House Baylor is under attack and monsters haunt her every step, Catalina is forced to rely on handsome, dangerous Alessandro Sagredo, the Prime who crushed her heart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed in the narration.
- By DGG on 08-25-20
- Emerald Blaze
- A Hidden Legacy Novel
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
Great installment in the series
Reviewed: 11-09-20
There is something living in the swamp. It is up to Catalina and Alessandro to figure out what it is, and how to neutralize it, all while tracking down a murderer. Story has lots of action with a romance and family feelgoods mixed in. Leon may be my next favorite character! If Ilona Andrews wrote it, it should be added to your library. Narration was well done.
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