Kelly

This is my first Jessica Peterson book but it won't be my last.

This was a really fun and entertaining story. With characters you can't help but love. I definitely need to check out the other books in the series as I need to know the supporting characters stories.

I loved Greyson so much. Who knew the growly boss could be so darn sweet and swoony. He was a man of two sides and seeing them both was a shock to the aural system. Are we supposed to dislike this guy or want to climb him? Shrugs Julia did both and it worked out okay for her, just saying.

I really liked the heroine, Julia, for the most-part, but during the main conflict, I felt she was really selfish and that annoyed me. Maybe because I've never been pregnant so couldn't relate. But I felt she expected too much without any guidance and expected him to change to her demands. Rather than it being a compromise but otherwise, I really empathised with her.

The tension and buildup because Greyson and Julia was all the things. The sexy time was enough to make someone need a moment to recover with with characters lol. I was glad the conflict was resolved quickly. And we got to see how it was affecting both of them. I loved that they weren't ashamed of their emotions and need communicate well. (With the exception of the hiccup—which is probably why I was frustrated as they appeared to be so together in their desired and communication.)

I really liked that it didn't make the pregnancy all sunshine and rainbows. It felt a lot more realistic. From what I've heard. The reader in my just loved that element to the story, and how connected the book Julia was reading played a part in her relationship. Julia was every romance book lover.

As a lover of the southern accent, I was very happy to have so much southern in my ears. Emma Wilder and Joe Arden were fantastic. Emma's range was really showcased as she not only had the characters, but also the story within the story—which I thought was a very unique and fun element to the book. The production was smooth with no issues.

I loved this audio so much. Full disclosure, I didn't know a lot about this book when I asked to review it. I just knew that the narrators are in my top tier, and my good friend, Hayley, had read the book and said how good it was. She wasn't wrong. I was hooked early on. I loved that Arlo was this grumpy strict teacher who had to endure Greer, a sort of new age teacher, who is sassy and quirky. It's everything he doesn't understand. Whereas Greer is wildly attracted to Arlo, even though he's stuck up and arrogant. Their enemies to lovers relationship was some of the best buildup and tension I've ever read and it reminded me why I love that trope so much.

Although I was loving it, I was also torn a little, some of the behaviours seems really immature but then I found myself laughing too. It was like a push and pull—I don't understand why they are they doing this? And, Oh, this is so funny. See? Torn! Overall, the laughter won out. And right now, in these times, don't we all need a little laughter in our lives?

The girl crew in this book is fantastic. I loved their dynamic and their book club reminded me so much of my own, only mine isn't in person. The way they supported and learned and accepted each other was just beautiful. The guy crew was pretty awesome too.

Back to being torn. The breakup, it's a romance, so you know it has to happen. I understood why she was so mad, so I was totally on board for that. But I struggled a little with how it came about. I don't want to spoil anything, so let's just say, I felt it was extreme and unrealistic, I know, it's fiction! And part of it could be because I'm in a different country so maybe my knowledge and understanding is lacking. But again, I was also in love with the grovel, so much so that I had tears and was cheering out loud. It was one of the best I've ever read. Soooo, that totally made up for that one tiny thing.

This is a long book and a good portion of it was them not getting along. The sexual tension was palpable and every time, I'd be sat there thinking, this is it, this is where it's going to combust. Once they finally get together, holy smokes, somebody pass me a fan, talk about super-charged sexiness. I loved that Greer knew what she wanted and deserved and wasn't afraid to go after it. The notes, sigh, the notes. I swooned hard.

Erin Mallon and Zachary Webber were pure perfection in this book. Their comedic timing was spot on and they really elevated this story and these characters. Zachary as the strict teacher was something I didn't know I needed in my ears. And Erin as the sweet and sassy woman that brings him to his knees was brilliant. The transition from male to female and vice versa was smooth and seamless. Both Erin and Zachary have believable opposite gender voices and that really helps the listener get lost in the story and made the POV switches less jarring. Casting was spot on for this audiobook. And the production was fab with no issues to note.

The audio also contains a novella. Date Night. Performed by Connor Crais.
It was cute and a different change of pace from a typical romance. It's a date night gasp shocker right there, right? Haha. For a married couple and it was fun seeing their dynamic and trying to have sexy time. Having listened to Three Blind Dates it was fun to see familiar characters.
Connor Crais was good, I've only listened to one other book by him and enjoyed it. He's being used a lot more in romance, so I'm sure his name will be showing up in reviews frequently going forward. I'm assuming the accent during the role play scenes was supposed to be humorous, in which case, he nailed it. Production was good, with no issues to note.

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book. It had a lot of build up and seemed to rely heavily on the narrator pair-up. That being said, I really enjoyed it. It was a tad on the long side, but I enjoyed the story and the characters, who we first got to meet in One Night Only, and the main characters from that book pop up in here too as side characters. Stone and Jackson are so good together. The attraction is palpable between them. They have sweet, sexy, and emotional moments that will keep you glued to the story.

I got frustrated with Jackson a little. His issues about his job seemed to be over the top. But maybe that's because I just loved Jackson and Stone together and didn't want to see them in conflict? The resolution to the conflict was fantastic though and got all the swoon meters.

I did feel that there was a lot of sex in this story and it didn't always feel necessary to move the story along, it felt that it was there for the narration more than the story. Don't get me wrong, it was written well, it just felt unnecessary.

Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan are always great when they pair up and this book is no different. They are a joy to listen to and bring all the emotion, humour, and sexy. Jacob singing was a real treat. The production was great with no issues of note.

I think Lauren's second M/M is better than the first and I'm sure she'll continue to grow in strength in this genre.

Are you looking for a book that will melt your Kindle with its heat level? If so, look no further than this book from Lana Brazen. Oh my word. It is a book straight out of our fantasies. It's short and downright dirty. I'm not one of those people that hides what they read or won't read in public or whatever, but this book, man, it should come with an alone-time warning/ suggestion. That being said, it also has emotion too. The author is going on my repeat read list. I can't wait to read Andrew's book.

Single dad stories are my kryptonite and this one was no different. It hit me hard in the feels. Not only is it a single dad story but Isaac is struggling to make ends meet and his child has some underlying issues that come to light throughout the story. Enter Cora, a movie star, who seemingly has it all, yet spends so much time at the coffee place Isaac works at. After one hot night, they don't see each other for a while. But once they reconnect it is all the things. I loved that Isaac was a man with real issues and real emotions and reactions. He doesn't always do or say the right thing. And I loved that Cora didn't back down, she fought for what she wanted. She accepted Isaac and his son as they were. Their story is beautiful and endearing.

There is one guy-wrenching scene that just had me all up in my emotions and crying and cursing. I'm sure anyone that has read or listened to it know what scene I mean. The performance was outstanding for it too.

I had to run to my book club lovelies to ask questions at one point due to country differences, and I needed to check the info. As I was surprised. That's not on the author but how different countries operate. Not going to say any more on that as to not spoil it for anyone.

Tim Paige and Lessa Lamb were great for this story. Their voices complemented each other and the transition from one to the other wasn't too jarring. Tim brought so much emotion to Isaac's character that it shone through and made this one of my favourite performances by him. Lessa had the perfect voice to the sassy Cora.
The only slight issue I had with the audiobook was the lack of diversity for a diverse character. Otherwise, I thought it was a high quality audiobook.

When I said I didn't really do audio plays, Erin Mallon said, Hold my beer!” Erin's writing truly captures the essence of the story and characters. The way she blends humour throughout this play, that deals with some difficult issues, is just astounding. As a woman, my heart ached at parts. I may have cheered at one point, and I laughed so much. I thought the way the creepy vibe and humour intersected was beyond perfect. It also has some really heartfelt and touching moments. There is a reason I've listened to this three times now.

Set in Trenton psychiatric hospital in 1907, New doctor, Henry Cotton has some interest ways of curing his patients. When his daughter, Tilly comes to join him, things literally start to go bump in the night but that is just the beginning of this brilliantly creepy and humourous story. It also time-hops to 1969 where Ilda and Susan are connecting and preparing for the moon landing, Ilda has some strange but funny ways that will keep you laughing and wondering until the very last moment.

What a stellar cast. They were outstanding. Each and every one of them brought something fantastic to the play. Erin was wonderful as Susan, the snark really shone through. Caitlin Kelly played the young Tilly to perfection. I kept forgetting it wasn't a child that had been cast. Thérèse Plummer was Margot, and her talent shines, the balance between the humour, the difficult moments of her situation, and the interactions with Tilly were simply stunning. Jonathan Davis played Henry with this creepy vibe that had my skin crawling, absolutely brilliant. Cynthia Darlow was fantastic as Ilda, she had some of the best comedic moments that blended so well with the darker elements.

The music was performed by the phenomenal Angelo DiLoreto on piano and the brilliant Zachary Webber on violin. The music really enhanced the feel of the play and set the mood.

The sound effects were completed by Nick Long, and I have to give him props. I'm not a usual fan of them, but these really worked. It wasn't overpowering and didn't take away from the actors performances. They enhanced the scenes and added to the creepy vibe of the story.

This is a creepy, humourous, and touching audio play that will keep you engrossed throughout and leave you entertained and wanting more. My husband also listened and he agrees, it's a top-notch production that fans of talented performers and smart writing will love.

This was a cute story. It was funny, Suspenseful, and sexy. Not to mention the dirty talk. It was the perfect blend. The suspense and twist and turns were unexpected but pleasantly so. I enjoyed that element to it probably more than anything else. The murderous cat was hilarious.
Colin and Kirby are friends with crazy chemistry. He's a rockstar and she's a writer and that combo really worked for me. I loved their dynamic. And when they finally give in to the attraction, holy moly, talk about steaming up and melting a reading/ listening device.
Jason Clarke and Lili Valente we're fantastic. Jason's deep and growly paired with Lili's sweet and quirky worked so well and was a joy to listen to. The transition from character to character was smooth and when the POV changed it wasn't jarring at all. The production had no issues to note.

3.5 Stars


This was a cute and fun story, as you come to expect from Kendall Ryan. It had some fun banter and lots of sexy time. I was a little disappointed that the story didn't really relate to the blurb, I sat there waiting for Maren to teach Hayes how to be a better boyfriend and it never came. But otherwise, it a great. Hayes' grandma was fantastic, I love her and her little side story, it gave an added feel to the story.
I loved Maren, but I have to say that Hayes annoyed me a little, and I found myself telling Maren to cut her losses and go find someone worthy of her. His back and forth was giving me whiplash. And the way he behaved was made worse by the lack of reaction by Wolfie. So it felt all for nothing. This story is on the sexy side, I mean, Hayes is part owner of a sex toy shop after all. I think I would have liked a little more story and communication between Hayes and Maren. Things felt rushed between them in the bedroom, and I never really felt this amazing connection between them. But they had chemistry. The side characters were funny, and I enjoyed the banter between them all. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Sebastian York played the annoying and cocky character of Hayes well. And Erin Mallon was fabulous as the sweet, Maren. Both transitioned well from each character, and for the most part kept the character voices unique. There were a couple of instances were Wolfie did sound a little different during Sebastian's pov but that may have been interpretation. The production was fine with no issues of note.

The last 45 ish minutes of the audiobook is the first five chapters of The Bedroom Experiment. Performed by Jason Clarke.

If you're looking for your next sci-fi binge listen, look no further than USS Hamilton, Ironclad Station. It's got everything a sci-fi lover could want. Space battles. Aliens. Robots. And a serial killer. It's a fun story that is captivating and keeps you listening late into the night because you need to know what is going to happen next. I'm hooked and ready for book two.

The only real downside was a text to audio issue. You really notice those he said/ she said when it's being performed, which is nobody's faults, it just doesn't flow as well on audio as you don't black it like when reading.

Performed fantastically by James Patrick Cronin. The story has a LOT of different characters and situations and each is given their own voice and unique sound and feel. This was my first time listening to James but it won't be my last. He has a great voice for sci-fi.

It's been a while since I've gotten to read a new Brenna Aubrey book, and let me tell you, it was worth it's weight in gold. For The Taking is standard Brenna goodness, filled with banter, geeky references, and a romance to make you swoon.

I loved Kat and Lucas's story. A marriage of convenience they said. It has an expiration date they said. How cute, that they actually believed that themselves. They had the best banter, their chemistry was off the charts. This story is more of a slow burn, the tension is high throughout though. But once they get together, it is scorching. I loved the emotions embedded throughout the story. Both Kat and Lucas have difficult family situations and are struggling to deal with the after affects of that. Together they are able to grow and learn to love. It is a must read for sure.

This was my first Pippa Grant book but it will not be my last, honestly, I'm side-eyeing you all for not telling me to read or listen sooner. I loved her style and most of her humour. When I saw the book was over 9 hours long, I was a little surprised, most romcoms I've listened too aren't anywhere near that long, so I wasn't sure how it was going to go, but it worked. I never felt like the story dragged or that any part of it was unnecessary.

Luca and Henri are hilarious together. I loved their dynamic and banter. Luca is a straight-laced baseball player who doesn't have time for love and Henri is a love addict, just ask her previous five Fiancés. So who better to teach her about not falling in love than Luca? Spoiler alert: It doesn't work. But it was so much fun seeing them try to fight their attraction and feelings. Henri is a romance author, and I loved the little bits that I think most writers and even readers of the genre can experience. The way Luca supported her was fabulous and melted my heart.

Jason Clarke was fantastic. It's been a while since I've heard him in a Rom Com, and I forgot how good his comedic timing is. I loved his delivery as both Luca and Henri, he was really able to showcase his performance skills.
Virginia Rose has great comedic timing and it shows in this production. The way she performed Henri was hilarious and at times I was worried about her taking a breath—some amazing breath control skills were showcased. Together, they were brilliant and performed it in a way to make it believable. There transition between POV and voices was spot on. The production was wonderful with no issues.

3.5


I am so torn with this book. I wanted to like it but it just didn't hit the mark for me. It felt rushed. The trip in the beginning felt like it needed more to establish the connection between the two characters. I did like how the long distance thing worked for them. The issues with Natalie's ex-husband never really seemed to get resolved and Parker's inability to comprehend how his actions could affect someone was extremely frustrating, especially when he laid the blame at Natalie's feet. Yes, I think she overreacted but it wasn't without provocation. The movie aspect was fun.

I did like the couple together and thought they were cute. They had crazy chemistry which translated to some steamy scenes. I liked that they eventually resolved their issues.

Erin Mallon and Brian Pallino were fantastic and suited the characters. Both brought a lot to the story and are probably the reason I enjoyed it as much as I did. The switch from POV and voices was smooth and with no issues.

This was a cute, fun, fast-paced friends to lovers story. It felt like more of a short story collection for several couples than a full story for Ransom and Teagan. That's not a bad thing, just not what I expected. I think I would have liked more focus on them but overall it was a good listen. I wouldn't consider it a standalone. I think you really need to have read the other books in the series to really appreciate this one.

The narration was fantastic.

I loved this novella. It hit me in my emotions more than I expected it to. It's a short, sexy listen.

Jah is my type of guy. He's the damaged hero with a heart. And the way he loves is just all the things. And Tricia is bad-arse, I adored her. Together they were on fire.

Jakobi Diem was on fire in this story. His delivery of the vulnerability of Jah was brilliant. And Wesleigh Siobhan was fantastic, I loved how she performed Tricia. Their voices complement each other perfectly and the POV transitions are smooth.

Side note: If you don't like cheating, this isn't going to be the book for you.

If you like short erotica stories, especially those with older characters, this book is going to be your jam. It's sexy and sweet and funny. There is a lot of timeline jumping back and forth so it won't be for everyone, personally, I thought it worked and I didn't have any difficulties following along.

Set and Kareema meet (re-meet) at their high school reunion and start seeing each other to service their needs, never wanting or expecting more. But soon the unexpected happens and their feelings come into play. I loved that they were in their forties and didn't mess around. They told it like it was. This book is on fire.

Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem were fantastic. I loved their delivery. The transition between characters was smooth and distinct. I bought the book based on the narrators and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest.

This was a fun, easy listen. A slow burn, second chance romance with a dash of single dad and brother's friend thrown in.

Single dad stories are my kryptonite, so it is no surprise that this book grabbed my attention. Lex is such a sweet guy. There is really very little to not love about him. He's a wonderful dad and a caring son. Knowledges his past mistakes and treats the women in his life like precious gems. He's definitely a keeper.
Corrigan is a delight. Lex hurt her in the past and it takes time for her to adjust but once she does, they were so good together. As mentioned above, it is a slow burn but once they give in, they are explosive together.
Greer was an extremely well spoken two-year-old. As I was listening, I kept forgetting she was as young as she was. She was cute though and they made a great little family.

I would have liked it to have been a little longer. I'd really liked to have seen the reactions of Corrigan's friend and brother to the relationship. Especially since both were so against Lex and her. I wasn't a big fan of Lex's mother, her insistence that Greer needed a mother was annoying and the way her story played out seemed to be a little too ‘happiness overkill' but that's just me. Overall, it was a cute story.

Joe Arden and Erin Mallon were wonderful as always. They both had great little girl voices for Greer. Erin's male voice was on top form. Both Joe and Erin transitioned PoV smoothly with no issues. And let me just say, Joe as a single dad, Lex, was all the things. swoon
The production was great with just one tiny hiccup - where a word was used but context made it seem like the wrong usage. It could be a text rather than production issue though.

This novella was a little darker than the previous too. There is some closure for the Mitchell brothers at the end.

I loved Shu and Denver, they were so good together. I loved that it was an age gap. Some of their encounters were at disturbing places but otherwise, it was great. I loved how much they loved. How easy they loved after experiencing so much badness in their lives.

Jakobi Diem and Wesleigh Siobhan are just amazing in this trilogy. It's been such a joy to listen to them tell the Mitchell brothers stories and the women that bring them to their knees. This book is no exception. They have given each character such a wonderful cadence that really highlighted the emotions. The transition between character and POV was flawless.

Full transparency, this book didn't really appeal to me. I'm not a huge fan of older woman stories, I don't know why. But this had a fabulous narrator pairing so thought I'd give it a go, and I loved it. It is one of my favourite Kendall Ryan stories ever, top five for sure. Funny how that happens, isn't it?

I will say that the blurb makes the book sound completely different from what it is. It makes it sound like they meet and have some fun before finding out he's her friend's brother, but in actual fact, it is a slow burn romance and years pass before they get together.

Layne is a serious business woman. She knows what she wants, she's just having difficulty getting it. Enter Griffin, he's everything she shouldn't want and when she finds out he's her friend's brother, well, she puts him firmly in the friend zone. But some rules are made to be broken, if she could just get out of her own way, she could find something pretty spectacular.
Griffin is a sweetheart, he knows what he wants and what he wants is Layne. He's always there when she needs him. I felt so bad for him at times because although he held his own, he always felt like a lost puppy following her around and waiting for any scrapes she would throw his way.

Layne and Griffin have excellent banter, which is a huge plus for me. I just love it. Although this is more of a slow burn romance, they had great chemistry all through the book from the moment they met but once they finally give in, cue fireworks and explosions. The build up was pure perfection, the sexual tension palpable. I thought my phone was going to melt.

Christian Fox and Emma Wilder were absolutely fantastic. It's been a hot minute since I last listened to Christian Fox so I wasn't sure how that was going to go with the character being younger but he nailed it. Drunk Christian Fox is the best thing I've heard all week. And Emma Wilder is perfection for this character, she performed the vulnerabilities she was experiencing so well. If I was to have a fictional narrator girlfriend, it would be Emma! The production was great with no issues to note.

I've never rated a book this low before. I was originally put off this book by the warning, but my book club selected it so I thought I've give it a go. I should have listened to my gut. I almost didn't finish it a few times.
Now, let me just state that I'm not a prude by any means, I've read some pretty extreme books, and I curse like a fisherman, so bad language doesn't bother me. But this book felt like a test to see how many curse words, vulgar phrases, and sex scenes could be placed in one book, held together by the slimmest of stories. The sad thing is that this could have been a great story but instead of focusing on telling the story, the author went for shock value and repetitiveness instead.

Lessa Lamb narrates and does an amazing job. Not only with the reading but the singing too. A shining diamond in this production.

I love a good second chance romance and this definitely hit the spot. Add in the suspense that was brought and the things the couple had to overcome, it's a solid story that will keep you hooked. Kacey Shea sure knows how to hook me and keep me invested in her characters. She weaves her stories so beautifully, making them fun whilst dealing with some difficult issues which are handled with sensitivity and grace. It's been a joy to binge this series.

I was never sold on Austin. He was my least favourite member of the band so when I started this book, I was prepared to not be invested in the story. But what actually happened was I met my latest book boyfriend. Getting in Austin's head and understanding him really made a difference and when I think back now to the previous books, I feel like I understand him more. He was not only the one-liner guy but the sweet and considerate guy, the guy with demons nobody knows about and the guy that will do what it takes to help those he loves. And how can you not swoon at that? Jayla is a kick-arse heroine with a difficult past. I knew it was going to be difficult for me once we found out about her, but it is written well and doesn't go into too much detail. The way she has learned to cope and allowed Austin in was brilliant and realistic. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with. Their push and pull really worked for me, I loved their chemistry and how Jayla tried to fight it but once she gave in, it was game on.

I've never really been a fan of stories where the female takes control in the bedroom department but this worked so well and made perfect sense to the story that I really enjoyed it. It was a different dynamic.

There is a bonus epilogue on the audiobook and thank goodness, I'd have definitely felt disappointed had I not got the closure that provided.


Jason Clarke was on fine form in this production. He played the cocky rockstar so well. And especially made those more vulnerable and emotional scenes stand out and give the character the depth he was missing in the earlier books. Did I mention Jason also sings? Be still my heart. I was excited when I heard Morae Brehon was cast for this audio but unfortunately, the performance fell flat for me. I really struggled with her chapters, it felt choppy - in that the words didn't seem to flow and it sounded like there was a period after every few words. Iodine I needed to speed up her chapters just to get through them, which was disappointing. Both Jason and Morae had smooth transitions between characters and the emotional sense were really heightened by their performances. The overall production was great.

3.5 stars


This was more of a play than a story so it takes a little getting used to the fact that there is no narration just dialogue. It also includes sound effects that were quite distracting and at times made me lose focus of the actual dialogue. That being said, it was a sweet and fun story. A quick if you will, at just shy of an hour and a half. If you're looking for fun characters, brilliant performers, and a cute story. Definitely pick this one up.

There were some fantastic voices in this production. Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke do the brunt of the dialogue and are wonderful as usual. Emma Wilder, Dan Bittner, and Savannah Peachwood have some fun parts. And then you add in the wonderfulness of Erin Mallon and Jakobi Diem as the friends to the heroine and hero to round it out perfectly. Cast wise, this was a home run.

Jeremy Robinson is always a must read for me. His writing style is captivating and addictive. Once I started, I didn't want to stop.

I was doing so well with this book. Then the final chapter and epilogue did me in. I sat with tears streaming down my face.

Luke Daniels was fantastic.

I wasn't sure I was prepared for the next book in this series after listening to Derail, but thankfully, this one was easier on my emotions.

This is the third book in the off track records series and another wonderful instalment. We get to spend time with our favourite band back on tour.

Leighton is a musical prodigy that blackmails his way into the band, but then the tables are turned. I got a little frustrated with him at times but then had to remind myself of his age, which I think was harder due to the narration. See below for more about that.
Opal is a sweet, southern girl who we met in Detour, she's Lex's half sister and joins the band on tour as their PA. She is thrust into this world that she doesn't really understand and is hit with a lot.

I love Leighton and Opal together, I thought they were really suited and loved their interactions. I liked that it had a love triangle feel to it at the beginning but once Opal knew, she knew. Although the conflict could have been avoided it made sense for their ages, and I liked that it wasn't a quick fix, it took time and for them to really look into themselves and how they felt.

The way the band really looked out for Opal was so heartwarming and enamoured them to me again after my upset in the last book...I'm not saying I hold a grunge, but...you know, they needed to earn their swooning spots back.

The overuse of uncle and sister was a little distracting as it felt like a constant reminder of who the person was to them as opposed to just using their name. But it was something little that didn't change my enjoyment of the story.

I love Jason Clarke, and I think the way this series has been cast with him narrating the entire band with different female narrators has been fantastic. But. Yes, I know, there is a but. Leighton is 18 years old, and Jason does not sound like an 18 year old. So it was a little tough it get lost in the story like the previous two. That being said, Jason was fabulous and his performance was filled with his usual skill and emotion. Savannah Peachwood was fantastic as Opal, it's been quite some time since I last listened to a Savannah performance so it was great to have her in my years again. Her southern accent was pure perfection and her ability to perform the young and sweet Opal was spot on. Their voices complemented each other well, the transition from one to the other and the genders was smooth with just a slight difference in the depth of the southern accent. No production issues of note.

3.5 stars


This was my first Anna Durand book and it's book 8 in the series. I feel like it might have been beneficial to have read/ listened to the other books in the series first to fully understand the dynamics of the family as some things happen that had me really scratching my head as to why.

This is a second chance romance with a little suspense thrown in. At the start, I thought it was going to be enemies to lovers but nothing really came of that aspect. It was more a rekindling of a relationship.

I wish there was more of a bridge between how the characters felt to begin with and their change of feelings. It was like they both had a huge shift without any cause or explanation for it. That being said, the chemistry was certainly there and could be steamy to say the least.


Shane East and Elle Newlands narrate. I thought Elle's performance of Cat was fantastic, but unfortunately, this is one of those cases where I think a duet would have been much better. Her male voice and British/ American accents really took me out of the story, it was very jarring. Shane's performance was brilliant and his transitions between accents and gender was smooth. The production was great with no issues.

I don't even know where to start with this review. It's been a long time since I've been this invested in a story. I'm talking shouting at the audio, threatening characters lives, crying. The full works. My husband was very concerned. This book made me feel so much and it was unexpected. I wanted to throw my phone at so many moments.

Kacey's writing is so captivating and although this book involves a difficult subject, it is written with so much sensitivity and understanding that it as beautiful to listen to, even if I did need to hit pause a few times to just deal with the emotions I was experiencing.

Jess has been beaten down so much in her life that she truly believes she deserves whatever happens to her. It isn't until she meets Sean, a man that treats her with kindness and respect, that she starts to see things differently. I adored her journey to the person she was born to be. Sean may have helped open her eyes, but she's the one that did the work.
Sean is all the things. His capacity for care and kindness is just everything. I loved how gentle he was with Jess. Always wanting what is best for her, even if it wasn't him.
Together they were just perfect. I loved the dynamic between them. The chemistry and tension was palpable.
The band drove me crazy with their don't get involved policy but thank heavens for Deb. Who is not only the sweetest band mum ever but a wonderful person.

Jason Clarke was perfect as Sean and conveyed the emotions well like always. Emma Wilder as Jess was outstanding. I've listened to Emma before, and she's always a hit, but this book, her performance blew me away. The way she conveyed the raw emotion and experience of the character was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Both Emma and Jason have fabulous opposite gender voices and it makes for an all-encompassing listen as you don't get taken out of the story or the performance with the switch. Their voices complement each other well and the transition from one to the other and from each character was smooth. The production was great with no issues.