Historical Romance Collection

Historical Romance Collection

Written by: Kathleen Hope

Narrated by: Theresa Stephens

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:03-17-17

Publisher: Kathleen Hope

A collection of stories about four sisters who want to marry military officers and what they have to go through to find one. I really enjoyed the first story the sister is more of a tomboy and wants a man to take her as she is not trying to change her. The other stories are good but I didn’t enjoy them as much as I did the first one. I think they were out of line and would have been better if each story follow the one after it. I got a little confused book 3 I think should have been in the place of book 2 as things happened is one that you were sure took place right after the first book.

Ms. Stephens narration was good there were a few places I didn’t like her character voice but all in all she did a good job. Was not any background noise or any change in volume throughout the audio. She has good tones and pitch for the most part with wonderful emotions that shows throughout the listen. There are no repeats of words or wording, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. Her male voices were just as nice as her female ones which she puts lots of emotion in. I would really enjoy listening to more of her work to get more of a feel of her. I thought her performance was very good and has no trouble carrying out what the story calls for.

I thought only wanting a military officer was a little much but believable. After the first story the rest pretty much followed the same guide lines. Not much of a surprised. I did get a little confused one sister liked dresses but in the next book she wanted to wear pants. It was an enjoyable read but for me after the second story it just all blend together with the others.

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Summary

Four historical romance short stories
Story One: "Place of Thunder"
Story Two: "Sky of Wind"
Story Three: "River of Stone"
Story Four: "Field of Rain"
Happy ever after ending in every story!

Mail Order Bride Camille:

Mail Order Bride Camille: Silver River Brides, Book 2

Written by: Karla Gracey

Narrated by: Alan Taylor

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

Series: Silver River Brides, Book 2

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:02-23-17

Publisher: Karla Gracey Books

Another short, sweet and to the point story that is entertaining. It isn’t the best work by this author but it does hold your attention. There are questions that are left unanswered that I really wanted to know.

Mr, Taylor narration was outstanding, there are no word repeats or any place where the volume changes. His different voices were wonderful from his tones to his pitch. You had no trouble knowing who was talking or what they were feeling. He male voice are just as nice as his female ones. There is no background noise just a very clear audio. If any breaks were taken I could not tell. I thought the narrator has a very smooth voice you have no trouble listening to for hours. He character voices are very pleasant. A very enjoyable listen that held my attention.

This story moved very fast and takes place over long months why Harry gets his farm setup. They take the time to get to know each other and fall in love over letters along with the first time their eyes touch. Harry spends time working out who she is and if he is the right man for her. There are some issues over who Camille father is, there is one man who knows but does not say. I thought this book moved way to fast and left out some key things. All in all it was not a bad read and I did enjoy it.

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Summary

Camille Germain is a newcomer to America. Fresh off the boat and still not sure of her footing. A chance encounter brought her moderate fame, an old family friend helped her to accept who she truly was and what she really wanted. But will a complete stranger be the one to finally give her everything she has ever craved?
Harry Whitton has always been a nomad. The saloons and stables of every town in the country have been his home as he drove his stage coach the length and breadth of every state. But no more. Fed up with his life, he settles in the small town of Silver River, determined to make his land pay. Though he is lonely he knows he cannot afford a wife, but can he really afford not to have one either?

Tainted Future

Tainted Future: The Rememdium Series, Book 3

Written by: Ashley Fontainne

Narrated by: Rebecca Roberts

Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins

Series: The Rememdium Series, Book 3

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:07-12-16

Publisher: RMSW Press 

This part of the story picks up where book two  left off, the series is not done yet there will be a book four. I feel you should read/listen to the whole series to really get the full impact, however I think you can read each book pretty much as a standalone and not feel lost at least not too much. This one starts off with them in the mountains and finding dead bodies with men they feel are military. They are in need of more food and most make a trip to bring some back. There are more deaths and some of the questions you have will be answered. They really find out more than they wanted to and find there is more than undead to fear.

Rebecca Roberts narration is wonderful I really like this narrator from her wonderful many different voices to the emotion she puts into her stories. Her male voices are just as great as her female ones. She has a smooth sexy voice you could listen to all day. Her male characters are rough, tough and strong. I am so amazed that she can do so many voices so wonderfully. Her tones never leave you guessing to the emotion each person is feeling. You can hear the fear, how scared they are from her voice. I heard no background noises or any place where the audio is louder than other places. There are no repeats of words just a clear clean audio that sounds wonderful that will leave you hanging on every word. If you haven’t listened to anything by this narrator I recommend you do she is very talented. Her voice is very powerful and emotions run deep. I am sure you will love her as much as I do.

I enjoyed this installment very much, people get hurt, they learn more about each other sticking together, fighting between their selves as well as others they come across. There are a few twists that will surprise you as well as a little humor. Some love ones are lost and knew friends are gained as well as more to fear. Traps are set and others trap their selves. I thought this would be the last book but it isn’t. As for me the undead are getting a little old. Don’t get me wrong it is a great series just running out of interesting things to hold your attention. I am looking forward to the next book I still have unanswered questions. I feel this series has been well worth my time, it is interesting and does pull you in with your heart beating double time at each new obstacle they come across. I held my breath a time or two, even talked and yelled at a few characters. There were characters I really like and some not so much. It was interesting to see who and what they military men were and what role they play. Maybe the Doc they found will find the curer before they all end up dead or undead.

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Summary

Everything they know is gone. The old world obliterated in less than 48 hours. They soon discover they aren't alone, and other dangers besides the undead lurk in the forests. The new law of the land: kill or be killed.
Dr. Everett Berning and his team seek refuge in the underground lab in the Ozark Mountains. The first week after the collapse of civilization, those who made it out alive struggle against the odds to survive.
Only a handful escaped the devastation in their hometown of Malvern, Arkansas, and they grapple with the new reality. Tired, frightened, and mourning the loss of loved ones, they attempt to regroup and cope with the life-altering changes.
When one suffers a debilitating injury, they are thrust into a tenuous relationship with Dr. Berning's group. Other survivors battle the odds as they flee treacherous cities destroyed by the government and crawling with reanimated corpses.
Unfortunately, they all are about to discover the roaming dead aren't the only threat they face. As the world plummets into darkness, things will never be the same. Ever.

The Widow's Keeper (The Second Wife Book 2)

The Widow's Keeper (The Second Wife Book 2)

by Kishan Paul

Just when I think if she goes the way I think she will she is going to piss me off she turns the tables goes that way and makes me enjoy it. This doesn’t have as much action or darkness as the first one had but it is just as good with an ending that will lead into the next book in the series. It was hard for me to get a handle on Shariff his emotions or mind was all over the place which made it a great read. At times I didn’t care for him and others I felt sorry for him. David and Alyah story along with their friends just about broke my heart. There is a recap on the past book where my heart broke all over again for the little boy sent into the mall to find his death. I felt the pain just as much as I did in book one, I loved that little boy. Rizwan you hear a lot about but only meet him for a short time, he and his son have a lot in common. This was a suspenseful read that has drama with lots of twists and turns that I was totally hook on from one page to the next.

You learn a little more about David and Ally's after the kidnapping how hard it was for them to hang on working through their problems well mostly Ally’s issues which was hard for David. This leads up to the here and now which is filled with pain, sorrow, regret and learning to live again, I guess you could stay starting over. There is a dark side but not as dark as the first book. A lot is lost but a lot is gained between these pages. The book does have a happy ending for the here and now but leaves it open to what will happen in the future. There is a love interest kind of which is done in a way that you are all for it.

The writing style pulls you in with a powerful hold on your heart. It is a book you don’t want to put down. It is written in a way that it was easy to picture each scene. It wasn’t long before I became a part of the story and each character held my full attention. Ally and I had long talks as I tried to pull her one way but she was hell bent on going another. She is one stubborn woman when she makes up her mind it is made no matter how much anyone tries to talk her out of it. David and I had a few chats too, I spent some time yelling at him. He made me just about cry. As much of a heart puller as book one was this one was is as well but in a different way and for different reason.

When you come to the ending you better grab some tissues it just about made me cry, in a good way. Ally really shows us what she is made of and just what the true meaning of love is. She has some very hard choices to make but never blinks once, she makes her stand and sticks with it. It has been a pleasure getting to know such a strong women who just about always puts others first. I would not trade places with her for nothing in this world. I liked, loved and adored her, she is way stronger than I will ever be.

In closing if you haven’t read The Second Wife you should I picked it as my favorite read the year it came out. If you are thinking about reading The Widow’s Keep think no more pick it up and give it a read you will love it. Both of these books are a keeper and a book you will want to read again and again. From the characters to the plot it is a book worth buying. I doubt you will be able to put it down.

To the author: I really have to say you did it again giving me a read and characters I just adore. Going back to the end of book 1 I thought of many ways book two would go. I thought if you go one way I will not like you much. What I found is it didn’t matter what way you went you have always been able to pull me in giving me an entertaining read I can’t put down. A book I want to reread over and over again. Tears, sadness, and sorrow is filled with hope, love and survival. I JUST LOVED IT! I can’t wait for the next book to come out.  

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Summary

No matter how fast or far you run, your past will follow...

Three years have passed, and Ally's memories of her kidnapping and torture still haunt her. Determined to keep her demons at bay, David refuses to leave her side.

Until...

The lies woven to protect come unraveled. Ally has no choice but to return to the land that once imprisoned her. This time, instead of the sociopath who tormented her years ago, she faces his angry brother. A brother whose thirst for vengeance threatens to destroy everything and everyone she holds dear.