Burning Ember: Harbingers of Chaos

Burning Ember: Harbingers of Chaos, Volume 1

Written by: Darby Briar

Narrated by: Honey Scarlett, Leeroy Will

Length: 17 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:05-12-16

Publisher: Darby Briar

My Review

What truly makes this a 5 star for me was the narration! When having more than one narrator this is how it should be done. I have not read this book but I can tell you now it would not be the same, there is no way the book could be better than the audio. This started out as a good story but when the dual narration kicks in with each doing their own genre I was wowed away. When the story starts out it is a little confusing you know what is happening and it is bad but you do not know the why of it until much later. It is an audio you won’t be able to put down giving you a very high entertainment that will leave you holding your breath. This starts off with a house burning, a women escaping and on the run it takes you through her paces as she runs from town to town until she stops and the story really takes off.

Mav is something else from the start you just have to step back and so wooooooooo chill man. He has his own story to tell as he lives a battle of his past let made him what he is today. One women tore his world apart another comes into it, she won’t get the chance to do what was done before her. Can one woman give him back his life and hope of a future or will she tear him down?

Ember is way too innocent to be on the run trusting when she should not. Running out of money and her ex hot on her trail she has few options. One cop and one stranger change her life with no turning back she has made her choices for good, bad or even death they have been made. One man she is scared to death of she left behind another steps before her way to handsome for his own good but lord he is even scarier than the one she left behind or is he?

Mav and Ember are very strong characters neither taking much off the other. She needs to stay he wants her gone who will win in this tug of war? Mav comes across as a total jerk where Ember is sweet. They are very much attracted to each other but neither wants the other to know. This was a wonderful MC story that has a touch of everything in it. You have danger, over the top sex, homeless people, and a crazy nut case ex, just everything that makes this an outstanding story.

Honey Scarlett, Leeroy Will narration was out of this world each hitting tones right on the money. You know just who is talking and what they are feeling. For me they made this audio what it is any other narrators would just not do it justice. Honey takes on the life of all the female roles with Lerroy taking on the male. Their many different voices were outstanding never leaving you guessing who was talking and just how they felt. There are no background noises or any places where the volume are higher or lower or tones off. They give you a listen you won’t be able to put down. If they took a break you cannot tell it is just one smooth listen that hooks you from start to finish. I found things to do so I wouldn’t have to turn it off. They made you feel the emotions at times you even wanted to cry and lord did they make you laugh. Just outstanding narration at the finest. I can’t wait to listen to more from this duo.

The author gives a well put together story which is long. With most all story the filler is just too much. Here the author fills it will many different issues and plots as she twist and turn her way through giving you a wonderful listen with lots of danger. There are stories inside of stories with many wonderful characters I can’t wait to read more about. The ending is wow as danger comes to their door. I loved the many different characters as each of them took a piece of my heart. Yep there were bad bikers but had a heart of gold for those they love. Just when you think you have a handle on the story the author changes it blowing your mind. There is always something exciting going on with lots of drama to follow. I found this to be a believable story that really took my breath away. The author gives you a wonderful plot with exciting wonderful characters. This was so outstanding I can hardly wait for the next one to come out.

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Summary

The last thing she needs after running from one monster is to land in the lair of the Devil.

Twenty-one year old Ember flees her past with soot on her face, ash in her hair, and a promise. She’ll never let another man take away her freedom and treat her like she means nothing.

But that is exactly what Maverick Gunn, leader of the notorious Harbingers of Chaos motorcycle club seeks to do from the moment his lethal gaze locks on her. He burns her with every look. Every touch. Every word.

Ember’s only hope is to convince him she’s nothing like the woman who blackened his soul before he drags her down into the darkness with him.

WARNING: For Mature Audience 18+

Contains Adult Sexual Situations & Language

Cold Hearted: Cold Justice (audio)

Cold Hearted: Cold Justice, Book 6

Written by: Toni Anderson

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins

Series: Cold Justice, Book 6

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:06-13-16
Publisher: Toni Anderson

My Review

I love second chance stories this one not all things were as they seemed. Not the right questions were asked leaving two people heartbroken. One man goes to jail leaving a whole town in an uproar. Erin was doing her job found the guilty and put him behind bars. Time past with a whole town hating her than the unthinkable happens more women are rape and end up dead with the same MO did she put the wrong man behind bars leaving the killer free to kill again? FBI Darsh is sent in to make sure any wrongs are made right as well as to see if Erin might have jumped the gun putting the wrong man in prison.

I love the suspense and intrigue of the story along with their past one nightstand leaving misunderstandings and an almost a hate but still attracted to each other. The killer will keep you guessing as your heart breaks for the women killed by a sick man. This killer is no dummy he has out smarted us all and got away with it, just maybe he will think he is to smart and make a mistake leaving the jailed free and him behind bars or could this be a totally another crime maybe a copycat?

Mr. Dove as always does a wonderful job of narration giving you the emotions and facts that bring this story to life. There are no background noises or any place where the volume was higher or lower what he gives you is a wonderful smooth listen you get lost in. If any breaks were taken you could not tell. His male and female voices slide right off his tongue you never are left guessing who is speaking or what their feelings are. You can feel the heartbreak and the anger of those that feel and injustice was done as well how each main character feels. He gives you likeable voices with an audio you won’t want to put down.

I love the characters it was so nice to go back a see some that you have gotten to know. The suspense is wonderful leaving you guessing and as normal you are wrong. This one took me awhile to work out. I love the attraction between the characters and the pull at the heart with their past. Erin past is one you can relate to as the author put the words to the page she grabs your heart but does it in a style you can relate to and with class. The plot is wonderful leaving you in suspense as you can see it happening in your mind. This is a college town where young man are looking for action some taking what they want even when the answer might be no. This was a wonderful addition to the series with wonderful narration. I can’t wait for the next one in the series.

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Hunting for a killer who doesn't play by the rules.
Detective Erin Donovan expects life to quiet down after the arrest and conviction of a serial rapist who terrified her university town last summer. Then two young women are brutally slain and the murders bear all the hallmarks of the campus rapist. Did Erin arrest an innocent man? Now her job is at stake and tensions are high and just when it looks like things can't get worse, her department gets the help it needs to solve the double homicide - in the form of a man Erin has never been able to forget.
FBI Agent Darsh Singh has no interest in reliving the past. Three years ago, his feelings for Erin Donovan had him breaking all his rules about getting involved. Now his only interest in the former NYPD detective is figuring out if she screwed up a rape investigation and helped send an innocent man to prison. But being forced to work together rekindles their old attraction, and as Darsh and Erin fall for each other, the campus predator fixates on Erin. The race is on to identify the ruthless killer before he makes Erin his final victim.

Lone Star Nights:

Lone Star Nights: Cowboy Trouble Bonus (The McCord Brothers #2)

by Delores Fossen

 My Review

I fell in love with this author from the first book I picked up of hers nothing has changed she is still writing the best books with wonderful touching plots which pull you in making you smile, laugh and at times gives you watery eyes. There is such passion in her writing with wonderful characters you can relate to. I just adore Dixie Mae with her hard core attitude but has a heart of gold she keeps well hidden.  She is one smart who will leave you laughing all the way to the end where you will find a big surprised that will make you laugh out loud for a while.

Lucky’s past has haunted him for years it is one of the reason he does what he does. He is kind of a standalone character with a love them and leave them attitude. Everyone in his family has their place with him feeling lost and sometimes alone. Dixie Mae has always been a type of mother to him, maybe a little rough around the edges but a mother type the same. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for her. Her last request has him cursing all the way but he will do as she ask, doesn’t mean he will like it or not try to find a way out of it.

Cassie is running away from her own reasons life isn’t all flowers for her. With things out of her control that has her second guessing her actions along with a father who never was one she looks to Dixie Mae for the love she never had from him. There isn’t anything she wouldn’t do for this women when her last request is placed before her she is shocked and using the F-word more than she should which is very cute with little ones around she tries her best to clean up the language which with Lucky might take some doing.

Both Lucky and Cassie are attracted to each other Cassie just never gave in she won’t be another notch on his bed post. Dixie Mae may know more than she ever let on with two children they will have to take care of. Neither are parent material and do not have the first clue since they can’t even take care of themselves.  I really love the way the pull and tug goes on with them. The children are just darling even the older one will steal your heart as it breaks for them and all they have to deal with.  The author gives you a strong understanding of a child who is trying to find her way and going about it the wrong way. This is very emotional but at the same time very down to earth leaving you smiling at the same time pulling on her heart.

This author will pull on your heartstrings as she gives you a read you won’t be able to put down. There are times when you will say please no and other times where you will be cheering with an ending you will adore leaving you wanting more. I can hardly wait for the next book in this series.  This is a standalone you don’t need to read the first book but I am sure you will want to as it is full of fun and laughter as well as heartbreak. This is a very well blended story that will hook you with true romance with a twist.

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No  strings attached is pretty much Lucky McCord's calling card in Spring Hill, Texas, but when family is on the line, this cowboy's honor and heart are about to get lassoed, tied and branded

Every family needs its black sheep, and Austin "Lucky" McCord is happy to oblige. The bad-boy bull rider lives fast and loose, until his business partner leaves him an unexpected bequest. Suddenly Lucky is sharing custody of two children with Cassie Weatherall, one of the few homegrown women he hasn't bedded. And not from lack of trying…

Cassie fled her messy past to become a celebrity therapist in LA. So why does it feel so right to come back and share parenting duties—and chrome-melting kisses—with a man she's striven to avoid? Loving Lucky always seemed like a sure bet for heartache. But for this perfectly imperfect family, Cassie might just gamble with everything she's got.

Broken Dreams

Broken Dreams (Shattered Lives #1)

by Rissa Blakeley

My Review

This was a story that I really enjoyed it had a slow confusing start but it wasn’t long before it all came together. It has an interesting story line that will hold your interest giving back details as needed. The characters are very likeable you really find yourself invested in them and the story as the wedding takes place and falls apart when life as everyone knows it changes leaving people in shock and running for their lives. The fight for survival takes off giving you a page turner.

From the first page Daniel grabs your heart at all he had to go through and his fight for freedom from the program. Elaina I really liked her attitude and sassy ways never taking things at face value she was a strong character. There were other characters I liked and some I didn’t a few I found a little confusing but for the most part I enjoyed them.

The only issues I have with this story was way too long with information that is not needed. It is nice to read some about their past but a lot is just too much and takes away from the story along with too much filler you do not need to know every detail and a few were repeated side beside. I just wanted to get on with the story and see how things were going to go.

The author gives you an interesting read filled with gore, action along with a ton of drama and romance. This is a story that I think most will enjoy even if you do not care for this kind of read. If you are into this genre it is a book you do not want to miss you will love it. I found it very enjoyable but too long. For me it was worth the read.

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Elaina Cooper’s world was turned upside down on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. She was about to marry Henry Daniels, the man of her dreams -- or so she thought. Just as she was to walk down the aisle, screams pierced the air.

In the days that followed, questions lingered in Elaina’s mind. Why did Henry seem to know so much about what was happening? And why did she feel like he was keeping secrets from her? Henry knew that his haunted past would eventually catch up to him…in more ways than one. Through all of this, he must face his demons, and Elaina must decide whether she can accept who he is. Henry is determined to fight to the very end to make their sexy, mercurial relationship work no matter what staggers in their path.

Along with their ragtag band of survivors, they must travel south to face Henry’s fears. There will be joys and loss but, in the end, is love enough to hold them together?