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  • Turn Me Loose

  • Paradise, Idaho, Book 3
  • By: Rosalind James
  • Narrated by: Claire Bocking
  • Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (479 ratings)

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Turn Me Loose

By: Rosalind James
Narrated by: Claire Bocking
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Rochelle Marks is working hard to build a name for herself that has nothing to do with her pinup-girl curves. She's made mistakes in the past, and now she's trying to stop her little sister, Stacy, from making worse ones. Rochelle's done with being nothing more than someone's good time. Even if that someone is the one-night stand who turned her life upside down before vanishing - and who's just arrived in Paradise, Idaho, looking to pick up where they left off.

Tech mogul Travis Cochran's hard-won new priorities have brought him to town as a university lecturer, but he's come for something else, too: the smart, sassy, gorgeous woman who's been in his head for months. When Stacy's choices draw her big sister into a web of down-home crime and cold-blooded murder, Travis's mission gets a whole lot more urgent. Now convincing Rochelle to trust him isn't just about winning her back. It may be the only way to keep her alive....

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Excited by Her Bruises

In the first 2 books, I liked Zoe's best friend Rochelle - smart, sassy and independent. She didn't seem like the pathetic type who would allow a man to slap her around and not kick him to the curb. It's so annoying when an engaging female character becomes stupid the moment she meets an attractive man.

It was disturbing when Travis got excited by seeing the bruises he'd left on Rochelle's body during "rough sex". What kind of man enjoys knowing that he caused a lover pain? Travis was portrayed as a devoted son and brother, yet he casually hit the woman he claimed to love. Travis even lied to her father, swearing that he would never hurt her.

Except for several incidents of physical violence, the plot was an interesting mix of romance, family drama and suspense. Unfortunately, the happy ending was contrived and unrealistic, since Travis's actions didn't match his supposed character. Perhaps Rochelle should have asked Kayla (book 2) about the dangers of domestic abuse.

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Narration not as good as the first two

I loved how the first two in this series were narrated. I really like this book but the narration wasn’t my favorite.
As a sibling of someone who abused prescription drugs I thought the author handled the topic well.

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Great summer listening!

I could listen to Claire Bocking narrate a cookbook. She is seriously one of the best narrators out there. This book has a very feisty lead heroine who has worked hard to make a good life for herself and her sister. Enter a hunky tech guy, and you have a recipe for....murder? This is a suspenseful romance that will keep you on your toes. Enjoy!

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Turn Me Loose

This was a very enjoyable book, right up until Rochelle did the "Too Stupid To Live" stunt that she had been warned not to do, in so many words. It all turned out ok in the end, but I was rolling my eyes hard through that whole section.

The narrator was good, although she didn't make much effort at character voices & I couldn't always tell who was speaking. But otherwise she was pretty good. Overall, I give it a thumbs up!

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True Love Sparks From the Ashes of a Broken Life

What made the experience of listening to Turn Me Loose the most enjoyable?

Stacy's had a rough life as the oldest child of a large family in a farming community. It was interesting to read (hear) about Rochelle's undying loyalty to her family and how powerful an advocate she was for her sister Stacy. The theme carries its way into her love interest part of the story as she learns to trust, and falls in love with, the romantic hero, Travis.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rochelle is my favorite character, and not just because she's the heroine in the story. She shows such strong character and courage to face her obstacles head-on. I admired her tenacity and strength very much.

Have you listened to any of Claire Bocking’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes I have and this one is up there near the top of my favorite performances so far. I might be a little biased though. I've heard all the books she's done for Rosalind James and I love her performance style and diversity of voices and characters she can act out. She's very talented!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Travis tells Rochelle for the first time how much he loves her and will "die trying" to convince her. That was such a beautiful scene.

Any additional comments?

This is the third installment of Rosalind James' romantic suspense series – in Paradise, Idaho. At this point I think Ms.James is coming into her own with her books in the romantic-suspense genre. We met Rochelle in her first story, Carry Me Home, and after a strong start in this new genre (to her), her stories keep getting stronger and more compelling, and the characters are richer with more depth.

Rochelle and Travis initially met in a bar 9 months earlier and had a chance encounter that neither expected nor understood the impact until later on. Fast forward 9 months. Upon meeting in the Dean's office at the University, Travis is happily surprised to find Rochelle as he had wanted to build something with her, but Rochelle wasn't having any part of that. At first. Together they learn to trust each other and overcome issues together as they bond over situations revolving around Stacy, Rochelle's youngest sister who is the secondary plotline in this book. There are some dangerous situations, plenty of suspense, lots of twists and turns and some great chemistry going on between Rochelle and Travis. All in all this is still a romance, and this story will not disappoint. Well done, Ms.James!

NOTE: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

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Only So! So!

This one was not as good as the other two- Did not like Claire Blocking at all for this book. I enjoyed her so much in the Australia series but not this one. Some of the scenes in the book were to unbelievable.

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Great Romantic Suspense Read!!!

What did you like best about this story?

What I liked most about this story is that there a strong female lead that had her independence and was able to pull herself out of where she was living before. She also has the chance to be there for her sister when she gets in trouble and needs help.

Have you listened to any of Claire Bocking’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to all of Claire Bocking's performances and she does an amazing job on this one.

Any additional comments?

Rosalind James writes in this story very current hot topics such as not doing well in school and partying more than focusing on your studies.
This book also explores the hopeful message that youthful mistakes don't have to permanently ruin one's life. The importance of honesty is frequently repeated throughout the story.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

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Juggle a tricky new romance, life and a murder

We met Rochelle in previous books in the Paradise series and wanted her to find someone special, too. It's not easy in a small town where the faces don't change much and everyone knows you. What happens when a one-night stand in another city comes into town and you have to work with him? And he is really hot and nice, but he sure can screw things up! Like - he not only never called, but he forgot your name???

Turn Me Loose is a good story that will pull you in to Rochelle's world where being as professional as possible at work and as dedicated a sister at home are her basic life rules. Travis has had his own issues lately and he falls for Rochelle quickly, but has to repair a few bridges before she'll give him the time of day.

This was a good story, but Rochelle and Travis weren't my favorite characters. She was so defensive and he was so clueless sometimes.They both have to work their way into a relationship while there's a murderer in town. . . closer than you'd think.

I loved how Claire read the women's voices in this book, but wasn't as crazy about how she did Travis, especially the "umph" noises. Stacie's voice was pitch-perfect though, with just enough whiny-ness to capture that baby sister tone.

I had already bought the ebook, but I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

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Romantic Suspense at its best!

The Romantic Suspense genre was created for this book. Rosalind James has written a true blend of a romance novel and a suspense. The characters in this story could be your neighbors. Rochelle works hard to make a respectable life for herself, while Travis has taken a position as a visiting professor for a semester before heading back to the corporate world. Together they try to overcome their baggage and build a relationship, and if they're lucky, a future.

The mystery surrounding a body found in a farm ditch touches many members of the community, including Rochelle. The perils of misusing prescription drugs is handled realistically and well by the author, and finding a killer becomes a family matter.

This novel will keep you involved from start to finish. Claire Bocking does a wonderful job voicing the characters. She truly understands the characters and makes them each individual. Expect the unexpected. Enjoy the ride. This is a good one!


I received a free copy of this Audible in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

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I'd Love to Be Turned Loose in Paradise, Idaho

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In Turn Me Loose, Rosalind James has once again written an engrossing book that tells the story of a sweet and hot romance while at the same time delivering a serious message. In this case, Ms. James deftly weaves a story line involving the dangerous increase in abuse of prescription drugs into her book. The book also explores the hopeful message that youthful mistakes don't have to permanently ruin one's life. The importance of honesty is frequently repeated throughout the novel, as are the themes of flexibility when it comes to facing life's challenges (Plan A, Plan B, etc.), and facing challenges head-on. Ms. James is quite adept at bringing depth to her books that ratchet them above a typical romance novel and such is the case in this engrossing read, which I great enjoyed.

Rochelle and Travis are likable lead characters and share a palpable chemistry. Stacy, Rochelle's younger sister, is well written and her character adds necessary depth to Rochelle and the book. Paradise, Idaho and its surrounding area bring so much to the book as to almost be another character. I can picture the area in my mind and would love to visit there. 

Claire Bocking does good job with the narration, though I did hear her Australian accent come through now and then, especially with lesser, male characters, and her mispronunciation of Spokane, was a bit distracting.

I read this book in written form before listening to it and, as usual, I found that listening to a book after reading it gave me new insights and also highlighted things I may have buzzed by during my first read. 

I recommend this book for lovers of romance, romantic suspense and for fans of Rosalind James. It is a very good book. Four and a half stars.

I was given a free copy of the audio book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions stated are solely my own.

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