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BloodGuard, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Taylor Meskimen
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Lucas Webley
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By:
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Cecy Robson
About this listen
ONE HUNDRED YEARS. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF GLADIATORS. AND TODAY, ONLY ONE WILL RISE …
Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie.
Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose.
He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity.
All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day.
Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom.
But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap.
Nor will his ultimate revenge …
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The first three books in the USA Today best-selling series. Awakened: Traumatized by her past, Sera spent the last three years at college hiding from the world. Then a chance encounter with Liam changes her life. Though she’s frightened by the powerful emotions he awakens in her, Sera finds herself opening up to him more every day. Destined: Determined not to live her parents’ fate as a mated vampire, Isabelle locks herself away from society. Untamed: Ethan has spent his entire life hiding violent urges from his family.
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Same story all 3 stories
- By trinity steffensen on 08-26-21
By: Brenda K. Davies
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The Last One
- Last One, Book 1
- By: Rachel Howzell Hall
- Narrated by: Tamika Katon-Donegal
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help. Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting. As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath.
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A Epic Fantasy that fights modern wars
- By Jenna on 12-17-24
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The Crown of Oaths and Curses
- The Mortal Fates, Book 1
- By: J Bree
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang, James Fouhey
- Length: 21 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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I devoted my life to a king who was not my own. On the road to ultimate honor and glory, I lost everything. Now, in a world ravaged by the whims of those who rule, I must turn my back on a lifetime of friendships and loyalties to face my own fate. The Savage Prince. Heir to the high-fae throne of the Southern Lands, he is known for his brutality and cold heart. But with the kingdom on the brink of ruin, I have no choice but to seek him out.
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Compelling
- By ForeverReading on 11-24-24
By: J Bree
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Avalon Tower
- Fey Spy Academy, Book 1
- By: C.N. Crawford, Alex Rivers
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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I spent five years saving up for a European vacation. But instead of drinking champagne on the beach, I get swept into a war of espionage between the humans and the fey. It turns out, I have a magic power needed to fight an evil fey king. I'm quickly whisked off to an elite spy academy in a hidden realm. There, in the ancient and gothic halls of Avalon Tower, snobbery and brutal competitions are among the oldest traditions.
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Great characters.
- By MamaNanisaidso on 11-16-24
By: C.N. Crawford, and others
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Wicked Beautiful
- Wicked Games, Book 1
- By: J.T. Geissinger
- Narrated by: Tara Langella, Melissa Moran, Wesleigh Siobhan, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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Life coach and best-selling author Victoria Price has it all: a successful career, fabulous friends, a fantastic penthouse in Manhattan. What she doesn’t have—and doesn’t want—is a husband. Fifteen years ago her high school flame broke her heart so badly she swore she’d never love again.
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Unlikable women. Spoilers
- By J. A. Schow on 06-19-23
By: J.T. Geissinger
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Lone Wolf Pack: Books 1-3
- Wolf Cursed, Wolf Captive, Wolf Chosen
- By: Heather Hildenbrand
- Narrated by: Sarah Puckett
- Length: 28 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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After my nightmarish past, starting fresh should be a dream come true. But when my father’s death leaves me on the run, I have no choice but to seek shelter with the only family I have left: an uncle I’ve never even met.
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Excellent story
- By Amazon Customer on 11-05-23
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The Foxglove King
- By: Hannah Whitten
- Narrated by: Emily Ellet
- Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins
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When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she’s lived by one rule: don’t let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city. Mortem, the magic born from death, is a high-priced and illicit commodity in Dellaire, and Lore’s job running poisons keeps her in food, shelter, and relative security. But when a run goes wrong and Lore’s power is revealed, she’s taken by the Presque Mort, a group of warrior-monks sanctioned to use Mortem working for the Sainted King.
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Overall, pretty bland
- By Brendan on 06-15-23
By: Hannah Whitten
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Runestone Saga: Children of Ragnarok
- By: Cinda Williams Chima
- Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya
- Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins
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Since Ragnarok—the great war between the gods and the forces of chaos—the human realm of the Midlands has become a desperate and dangerous place, bereft of magic. Sixteen-year-old Eiric Halvorsen is among the luckier ones—his family has remained prosperous. But he stands to lose everything when he’s wrongly convicted by a rigged jury of murdering his modir and stepfadir. Also at risk is Eiric’s half-systir, Liv, who’s under suspicion for her interest in seidr, or magic.
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I only have 1 regret
- By Paige Branam on 01-23-23
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The Games Gods Play
- By: Abigail Owen
- Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
- Length: 17 hrs and 57 mins
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I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus. Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won’t notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus’ patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. The worst god. Hades. For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible—the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus.
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Not usually my cup of tea but so good however leans towards YA
- By Rachael Smith on 10-24-24
By: Abigail Owen
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Castle of Nevers and Nightmares
- Fae Devils, Book 1
- By: Lana Pecherczyk
- Narrated by: June deBorahae, Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
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When winter comes to the Court of Dreams, the war against the Subterranean of Nightmares freezes. To celebrate, the faerie queen holds a tournament where mortals compete for the prize of a dream come true. For outsider Willow Nightstalk, it's the only way to break the curse making her as ugly as she feels. But the deadly tournament has a darker purpose—to flush out flawed mortal blights on the perfectly pretty fae society… and to kill them.
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Amazing
- By Ana on 02-02-25
By: Lana Pecherczyk
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The Predator
- Dark Verse, Book 1
- By: RuNyx
- Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Michael Pierce
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all. His skills are unparalleled, his morality is questionable, and his motives are unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together.
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〰️ THIS IS A CLIFFHANGER DUET FOLKS 〰️
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-26-23
By: RuNyx
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A Fate of Wrath and Flame
- Fate of Wrath and Flame, Book 1
- By: K. A. Tucker
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett
- Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins
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Gifted thief Romeria has flourished from her days as a street kid pilfering wallets to survive. Now she thrives, stealing jewels from the rich under the involuntary employ of New York City's most notorious crime boss. But when an enigmatic woman secures her services at swordpoint, Romeria is plunged into a startling realm of opposing thrones, warring elven, and elemental magic she cannot begin to fathom. Her quest is straightforward: Steal a stone from Islor's sacred garden without anyone discovering her true identity, which would earn her certain death.
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I can’t
- By Tanisha Lee on 04-08-22
By: K. A. Tucker
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Guarded by the Nightmare
- Monster Security Agency
- By: Cassie Alexander
- Narrated by: Jonathan Lake, Avery Caris
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
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I’m a Nightmare, a creature that feeds on fear, and I’m capable of boundless cruelty—which is why my services come at a steep price: the life of the person who hired me. As such, the only people who hire me on are those brought to me by fate, like Mina, a woman so desperate for revenge that she’s willing to spend her own life to get it. I don’t usually care why I’m hired. Human affairs don’t matter to me. Food is food, and a job is a job. Mina’s enemies will get what they deserve—and I’ll get what’s mine. Her beating heart.
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Sheesh!!!
- By tamara cooney on 04-20-25
By: Cassie Alexander
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- Caitlin Elam
- 12-03-24
Great story - female performance was grating.
Cecy Robson's "Bloodguard" is an exceptional story that beautifully blends engaging, slow-burn romance with a compelling world steeped in unique history. The characters are rich, multidimensional, and memorable, making it easy to fall in love with the story. The romance felt authentic and realistic, adding emotional depth to the thrilling narrative.
Regarding the audiobook performance, I didn’t mind the male voice talent. He did an excellent job using his deep voice to convey a wide range of emotions, all of which felt genuine and nuanced—a feat that's not easy to accomplish. Unfortunately, the female voice talent left much to be desired. Her delivery often sounded strained or scratchy, and her inflection at the end of sentences gave the impression that every statement was a question. This lilting quality made her narration feel unconfident and, at times, grating. It was distracting and made the audiobook harder to enjoy.
Despite the challenges with the female narration, the strength of the story itself more than makes up for it. Cecy Robson’s world-building and storytelling are top-notch, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend "Bloodguard" to anyone who loves an engaging romance and a well-crafted fantasy world. If the narration detracts too much, the book is certainly worth reading in print (especially the hardback version with the beautiful sprayed edges).
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- Lauren Kaltenberg
- 11-20-24
Feels like Hungry Games meets Gladiator
Loved the story and the male narrator was so good. The female’s acting was questionable at times but overall such a good listen!
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- justine Boback
- 01-13-25
The males voice
The male voice was too deep couldn’t understand what he was saying..it made the tension fall flat between the characters
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- Lauren Harris
- 02-23-25
Great book!
It’s a great book!! Don’t be scared to start it, it will start out slow but it gets so much better!
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- Hannah
- 11-27-24
I enjoyed the story
I liked the story, and the female narrator was good, but the male narrator sounded like Batman and was hard for me to hear and understand even when the sound was turned up. That whisper-growl made it somewhat unpleasant to listen to Leithe's pov.
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- bbs_bookish
- 01-20-25
Skip the audiobook, go for print
I loved the concept of this book: a gladiator who is fighting for his freedom and a young woman in line to the throne with many evil characters trying to keep them both down. But the execution was just not riveting for me. I honestly may have liked it more had I only read the print version (which is beautiful and lovely on my bookshelf), but I listened to most of it on Audible and the female narrator used a very immature voice, making the character come across and a very young, naive, and immature when she's described as strong and powerful. She also read very slowly, necessitating listening at at least 1.2x. The male narrator was great and what one would expect for a gladiator, but the juxtaposition to the female character's voice was not believable and a little icky. Overall, I give it 3 stars. This does contain spicy scenes.
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- Rey M
- 01-29-25
Yes yes yes
This is a solid reason and I can’t wait for the second book to come out. I need that book yesterday. Everything works really well and the plot and storyline are great.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-15-25
The story is great
This may be the worst voice acting I’ve ever heard. Very monotone, the male just sounds like he’s growling.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-14-24
Voice acting
The voice of Leith was just too raspy. Soften that a little bit but besides that pacing was decent.
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- Jordyn Hicks
- 11-27-24
So Worth It!!
This book was amazing from start to finish! It grips you from the first chapter and doesn’t let go.
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