Sometimes Rachel Grey’s books work for me with that quick, satisfying read but this one lingered, reading a bit here and there for a 2.5 stars of meh.
Sometimes Rachel Grey’s books work for me with that quick, satisfying read but this one lingered, reading a bit here and there for a few weeks. I started on audio but got bored after a few hours, moved over to ebook but that didn’t help. It took some skimming to get to the end and now I can’t exactly remember what the book was about but I think that rating is my general feeling....more
It was okay but I wasn’t overly excited by the story or the characters. In particular, I didn’t like the hero too much but the heroine made up for somIt was okay but I wasn’t overly excited by the story or the characters. In particular, I didn’t like the hero too much but the heroine made up for some of his shortcomings. This didn’t feel like anything new but I’m such many will like this for easy reading/listening. Good dual POV narration....more
This book was out of field in terms of my normal read. I don’t normally like mafia stories but an enjoyable read from this author previously drew me iThis book was out of field in terms of my normal read. I don’t normally like mafia stories but an enjoyable read from this author previously drew me in. However, it was flawed in experience for me because of the two MCs. A weak and sometimes annoyingly sappish heroine and more than anything, the jerk of jerks of a hero. What a tool.
BUT I found myself drawn in, often. It had real highs but also some lows from a storyline perspective. I’m glad I read it, but the characters didn’t improve on further inspection.
The narrator had a slightly annoying voice, however she did great with the Russian accents from a non-Russian perspective....more
Narration 5 stars, both narrators nailed the characters and their voices were a delight to listen to.
This was just a random pick from the aud4.5 stars
Narration 5 stars, both narrators nailed the characters and their voices were a delight to listen to.
This was just a random pick from the audible romance package and it blew my expectations. It was a fast-paced, adrenaline-packed story from start to finish with a suspense storyline.
Boone is literally a wild man who has been living alone in wild Alaska, finally arrested for a military offense. Kate is a FBI agent trailing her own case but finds herself caught up in a complex and dangerous situation. This story is multi-layered, well thought out and compelling.
Mason Boone was swoon central without trying; strong, silent and powerful. Kate made up for her small stature with determination and front.
I highly recommend this to all my friends, especially on audio. ...more
I found the whole audio uninspiring. Whilst the synopsis promised an interesting dystopian read with a splash of romance, I felt bored and 1.5-2 stars
I found the whole audio uninspiring. Whilst the synopsis promised an interesting dystopian read with a splash of romance, I felt bored and I tried to power through but now I wonder why I wasted precious reading time. I found the heroine rather mundane and I really disliked the hero.
I’m rating because I got so far in that I feel I can fairly make the judgement. This audio started off so well and it was the premise of the sDNF @65%
I’m rating because I got so far in that I feel I can fairly make the judgement. This audio started off so well and it was the premise of the story in the synopsis that really drew me in. Rory goes to a Comic-Con to meet the manga author/illustrator he has admired for years, he’s half in love with her. Said author has had this situation before where he’s mistaken for a women. Their meeting was fabulous but sadly everything went downhill by 20%. There was unlimited drama that took the plot in bizarre directions. I just couldn’t continue any longer.
I pretty much loved the narrator, his accents and style....more
2 stars for the lack of research regarding some of the impossible medical happenings, truly you don’t need a health background to see the stretch. How2 stars for the lack of research regarding some of the impossible medical happenings, truly you don’t need a health background to see the stretch. However I’m going with 3 stars overall as this was a gripping read, clever in its conception and a definite departure from Hoover’s normal writing. Unusually, the medical impossibilities didn’t spoil things for me.
I found the characters, particularly Verity, sufficiently creepy that I didn’t continue to read in the dark one night (I am the original scaredy-cat). As with most reviews I’ve seen for this book, I’m left with a what the......more
This book started off with so much promise but it demised into instalove in the space of two days. From love to forever in that time frame too. Just nThis book started off with so much promise but it demised into instalove in the space of two days. From love to forever in that time frame too. Just nope. Good narration....more
This was one of the most ridiculous books I have ever read. The storyline moved beyond far fetched to nonsensical.
The story revolves around a dystopiThis was one of the most ridiculous books I have ever read. The storyline moved beyond far fetched to nonsensical.
The story revolves around a dystopian future where most of the men have died out but some remain as sex slaves (or are they...as the storylines constantly evolves around...yes they are). One of the End Men, Folsom has a paid inpregnation attempt with Gwen and its all hearts and roses from here to there. It was initially entertaining but then it tried to be all feminist in an equality sense and it was a wompy failure. I didn't believe the weak characters, the weak world building or the weak storyline. Sorry but this wasn't a case of not for me, it was a case of I advise you not to pick up the book. I can't bear to post this review to the blog and give it wordspace.
The male narrator's female voice was hideous.
I retain the right to rant about this. The end....more
This was a decent audio with good narration. The story line was engaging, cute and easy to get into but the listen was brought down in general with a This was a decent audio with good narration. The story line was engaging, cute and easy to get into but the listen was brought down in general with a lack of realism. The lack of professional behaviour or boundaries from the teachers made me eye roll too many times....more
I found this too like a million books I’ve read before and I think I’ve moved away from this kind of story. Yak to the 16-17 year old male alpha, not I found this too like a million books I’ve read before and I think I’ve moved away from this kind of story. Yak to the 16-17 year old male alpha, not appealing. I had to skim to the end because I was so uninterested....more
I enjoyed this far more than I expected. The cover and the title are misleading in my opinion. I was expecting a world class asshole. He was actually I enjoyed this far more than I expected. The cover and the title are misleading in my opinion. I was expecting a world class asshole. He was actually a single dad, a little arrogant but a decent guy. I was totally won over by him.
The hero was a divorce attorney and the heroine was a marriage therapist, it made for a great tale and the storyline was well devised. Couple all this with great dual narration and I totally enjoyed the experience. I’m going to look for some more recent Vi Keeland audios now....more
A generally enjoyable listen. I really enjoyed the Hawaiian context. It was a strange story in some ways, an odd coupling that made up part o3.5 stars
A generally enjoyable listen. I really enjoyed the Hawaiian context. It was a strange story in some ways, an odd coupling that made up part of the plot. Later on as things got to the getting together stage, I found it a bit ‘smushy’, a bit too much. The heat was solidly written, Halle does this well. The plot took a turn at about 80% and I thought I was going to hate it, but that aspect was reasonably short lived.
The narration was single POV, single narrator. I liked the narrator for the heroine but when she did the hero’s Australian dialogue (which was often), it jarred every time....more
This was a most intriguing story from Penny Reid; it's full of mystery and fun. Alex is the most curious hero, a waiter who is clearly something more This was a most intriguing story from Penny Reid; it's full of mystery and fun. Alex is the most curious hero, a waiter who is clearly something more but that's the big mystery. What or who is Alex? I've liked Sandra from the knitting crew but not really had the measure of her character properly until now. Sandra was a smart, witty lady, often found being sarcastic or self deprecating. I really liked her. Her lack of love life was hilarious and she was the woman who made men weep then get therapy.
The direction of this storyline was unexpected, unusual and had me reaching for the Internet to do some research. That's not to say that background isn't explained adequately, I just found myself curious as to the reality of the story context and it's grounded in fact. Penny Reid bring her signature wit and intelligence to this series but I found this book a little hotter than previous books in the series. this was a slow burn connection with all the heat boiling to a frenzy; such a delight to listen to.
I drank in the connection between Alex and Sandra. I swallowed my frustration with Alex at times. I revelled in what could be. Most of all, I sat back and enjoyed almost every minute of this book.
This was a re-read by audio and second time round, it was a dream. The audio was a single pov, single narration audio and Devra Woodward did a fantastic job in general but also with male dialogue. She captured the snark and humour so well and brought these characters alive.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities Blog here....more
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