His Trophy Wife

His Trophy Wife

Written by: Leigh Michaels

Narrated by: Paula Slade

Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:08-26-16

Publisher: Leigh Michaels

What do you do when your father has lost everything and you must sell on his death leaving you and your mother with no income, and no place to live? How about if you are a man who wants the better things in life that only a wife in high standing can give you. The answer to this question is to marry into money or position which both Morganna and Sloan do. One wants to make sure her mother is taken care of the other wants a position that only old money can give him. Do not be taken in by his smooth gentle charm he has a secret if it come out might harm his marriage.

Ms. Slade narration was very good she really put the emotion into the story without going overboard. Some of her character voices are close to others but for the most part you have no trouble knowing who is talking and what they are feeling.  There were no background noises if any breaks were taken I could not tell. It is a great clean, fun audio that I really enjoyed. Sloan comes off cool, at times cold and easy going. Not much really gets to him. Whereas Morganna tries her best be do the same she isn’t able to pull it off. The narrator has no trouble deploying these qualities to her listeners.  There was no repeating of words. It is a very clean, clear audio that is very enjoyable.

The author puts a few twists in that I didn’t see coming. I did work out who was doing it and the why but at times I was a little unsure. I loved the mother she is cool but sees more than anyone things.  I really liked this characters she is sneaky. Morganna I have mixed feeling about I liked her and her wit the way she comes back is great. She isn’t a snob but a very caring person. You know almost from the start that she didn’t marry for herself but her mother and that Sloan more or less blackmailed her into it. She didn’t really grab me and pull me in like some of the characters did. Sloan was a little too cool or cold for me. Nothing seems to get to him not even when things happen to his business he doesn’t get excited or loss his tempter. I just don’t know too many people who wouldn’t show some signs of what they are going through even in private. The fire marshal is very surprising he had me going for a little while. I really liked the plot and the characters just some more than others. I do not think the author really gave a good reason why the person did what they did to the business.  Where all that hate came from blew my mind.

It was a fun read that does pull you in at times it is funny and other times heartbreaking. Very clean and easy to follow.  I really enjoyed the touch of suspense and the danger the author puts into this story.The romance has a nice buildup very smooth and easy.   I did enjoy it and plan to listen to more of this author and narrators work.

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Summary

When Morganna Ashworth's father died, leaving her his debts, Sloan Montgomery realized he could finally achieve his two lifelong ambitions: the acquisition of a socially acceptable wife, and revenge on the Ashworth family!
In return for him paying off the debts, Morganna became Mrs. Sloan Montgomery. But once they were wed, Sloan didn't bargain on falling deeply in love with his trophy wife! Especially considering all the secrets and lies between them....
©2001 Leigh Michaels (P)2016 Leigh Michaels

Jester: No Prisoners MC

 Jester: No Prisoners MC, Book 2

Written by: Lilly Atlas

Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine, Erin DeWard

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Series: No Prisoners MC, Book 2

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:02-15-17

Publisher: Lilly Atlas Books

This was a very hot heat read that I thought was realistic with wonderful character you could relate to. What really made this audio for me was the duel narration. The author gives you a sweet woman who is pulled into a dangerous situation when her brother is caught steal from a biker gang. Emily has raised her brother from the age of 13 when her parents died. She has done the best she can but sometimes that isn’t enough when you have a strong minded brother who is hooked on drugs. Making the gang hunting him down and finding his sister was not a wise move at he will soon find out. Emily must do as they ask or they will kill her brother. Her life has been simple up to this point she is more or less sweet and innocent but not that innocent. She must put herself into their rival gang to find out information turn it over to her brothers gang but doing this could get her and her brother killed. On doing this they will release her brother to her. She has two weeks and the countdown has begun.

I loved how the two narrators broke this down doing more or less throw own gender. Mr. Levine has a very strong voice that is sexy, kind, rough, strong, hard, and smooth all at the same time. Ms. Deward has a very sweet voice that can be rough if need me but she is sweet, kind and strong. Both of their normal voices are delightful as was their character voices. There were no background noises, no volume changes, you could not tell where one left off and the other began in this I mean it was smooth and sounded like how two people normally talk. The emotions these two displays throughout the audio are amazing. You always know who is talking and what they are feeling. I loved how they chuckled or laughed along with showing pain and sorrow from start to finish. This audio was exciting, thrilling and passionate filled with real emotions pulling the listener in. I had not listened to anything by them before and was blown away by their performance. If any breaks were taken I could not tell what they deliver is a fun, thrilling ride full of passion, hurt, pain and sorrow trying to make it out alive. When all hell breaks loose you are pulled to the edge holding your breath talking to the characters as if they were real. I was hooked from start to finish. I wish I could give these two more stars.

The author gives you a well balance story that is well thought out. She fills it with excitement, danger, passion and indifference of the unknown. The plot falls together easy making it a very believable story. I really enjoyed the twists and turns they were exciting and kept me on the edge. The main characters were a delight the supporting characters some you fell in love with others not so much. I laughed, chuckled and wanted to cry at a few heart stopping moments. My mind cannot even wrap around what Emily has to do which makes it even harder when she falls for the head of the MC reveal gang. When it comes down to her brother of her lover which one will she save? I think we all do stereo-typing, not everything is as you have heard or even seen. Sometimes there are some good guys that look rough and tough but can be so sweet and gentle but at the same time if you mess with them or theirs there will be hell to pay. Emily finds this out the hard way which leaves her in more danger then she has seen in a life time. She isn’t sure how she will make this work but she must. She will give her life for the men she loves. This is a very passionate filled read with chemistry that is off the wall. It is hot, exciting and one you won’t forget for a while. I loved the humor, the baiting of one another as each has their own goal. This is one of those books I will listen to again. I really didn’t want it to end.

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Summary

Thrust into a world of danger and fear, first grade teacher, Emily, is forced to comply with a terrifying MC president’s demands in order to save her brother’s life. Her only port in the storm is Jester, a member of a rival MC she’s supposed to use and betray. Jester proves to be the opposite of everything Emily expects, and before long she’s in his bed, and he’s in her heart.

Jester would give life and limb for the No Prisoners Motorcycle Club. His sole focus needs to be on the impending attack against their enemies, the Grimm Brothers. Meeting sweet and innocent Emily wasn’t part of his plan, and falling for her is out of the question.

Can Emily save her brother’s life without destroying the man who opens her eyes and heart to an amazing world of pleasure? She’ll do anything in her power to help her brother while protecting Jester, but when Jester finds out she was sent by his enemy, she may lose everything she’s trying to preserve.

Mail-Order Brides of Oak Grove

Mail-Order Brides of Oak Grove: Surprise Bride for the Cowboy\Taming the Runaway Bride (Oak Grove #1-2)

by Lauri Robinson, Kathryn Albright

This was a great buy two books for 1.99 from two delightful authors who have intertwined two stories together that complement each other.  Two twin sisters whose father has died is more or less run out of town and made to become mail order brides or go to jail. The two stories are built around them and their goal of whether or not to get married.

Surprise Bride for the Cowboy

 Mary has always been the one to take care of issues, dealing with problems and take care of her family. When her father died he left her taking care of his mess and her sister.  Her sister is more of a gentler lady more of a wall flower than a doer. Mary is a doer, shaker and doesn’t let any grass grow under her feet. She is not getting married no way no how. As she sneaks off the train she is caught by a very handsome man. He is a little surprise when she lands in his lap. This first meeting doesn’t go so well leaving them both very surprised when they meet up again at Steve’s home with her needing a job.

Taming the Runaway Bride

Maggie’s sister takes off leaving her behind to take the fallout for her leaving. Maggie is worried about her but is enjoying her life of others taking care of her. At first she comes across as a little spoiled but that really isn’t the case. No she cannot cook very well nor do a lot of other things most women can but she is willing to learn if she must. Life gets interesting as men more or less fall at her feet but she isn’t having any of that. That is until one man gets her attention leaving her waiting to spend time with him.

Both stories complement each other neither sister nor Steve or Jackson wants to get married. They put up one heck of a fight but it is a fight they might not win. There is the contract both women signed which isn’t going to be easy getting out of.  I think I liked Mary the best she is more of a go getter but Maggie is more sweet and loveable. I liked both Steve and Jackson for different reason. Both has issues with their past that they will have to overcome. What really makes this a delightful read was the humor. I just loved watching these couples try to out to the other butting head and making waves.  The doctor is a delight and gives many hours of delightful reading as he goes after Mary trying his best to win her hand. He does have a little surprise that left me with my mouth hung open. I found myself chuckling and even laughing out loud a time or two. There is the cowboy that doesn’t seem to want to leave Maggie’s side which leave her trying to outrun him.  I really enjoyed reading these two stories loving how the authors collaborated giving you a highly entertaining read. A clean fun read that really hooks you. The stories are nice and easy and at times fast pace that builds up to a little passion and a lot of fun. I loved how the authors gave a touch of mystery to the story and how fun the characters and the plot was. I look forward to reading more from both authors.

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Summary

Mail-Order Brides of Oak Grove: Surprise Bride for the Cowboy\Taming the Runaway Bride by Lauri Robinson, Kathryn Albright

Twin sisters say "I do" in the Wild West!

SURPRISE BRIDE FOR THE COWBOY by Lauri Robinson

Mary McCary never wanted to be a mail-order bride, but falling off the Oak Grove train into Steve Putnam's lap changes everything… Could he be the cowboy to tempt her down the aisle?

TAMING THE RUNAWAY BRIDE by Kathryn Albright

Running from trouble, Maggie McCary signs up to be a mail-order bride. She doesn't intend to actually marry…until she shares one sensational kiss with Jackson Miller!

Agent M4: Riordan: D.I.R.E. Agency Series #4

Agent M4: Riordan: D.I.R.E. Agency Series #4

Written by: Joni Hahn

Narrated by: Fred Filbrich

Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins

Series: The D.I.R.E. Agency, Book 4

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:07-01-15

Publisher: Joni Hahn

As we get into each new book with the characters new superpower enhancement the stories get more interesting and very entertaining. I love how the author keeps them at odds making them work for their relationship.

I thought Fred Filbrich did a wonderful job of narration. The only issue I found was I could hear him swallow. I thought he brought the characters to life giving them wonderful voices with lots of action. His tones where right on the money you were never left guessing as to how the character was feeling. You could hear the pain, smiles and excitement with each one. I heard no background noise and I could not tell if he ever took a break. The volume stayed the same throughout the audio what you hear is a very clean and clear audio. It was even flow throughout the whole narration. His normal voice is very pleasant and very easy to listen to. It was easy to tell if the character was male or female as he changed back and forward, I had no trouble knowing who was talking and what they were feeling. I really enjoyed his narration and do look forward to listening to him some more.

Riordan is a bad boy who knows how to get what he wants when he wants it. There is some mystery about his past and just where he has been. With a psychological evaluation and one cute doctor leave him on a tail spin. He doesn’t feel he needs this but he does seem to be a wild card.

Natalie is the doctor who will be doing his evaluation she isn’t to impress to start with he seems to know how to push all her buttons. She is the daughter of a politician she never steps outside the box, she does as she has been told. That is until Riordan who pushes her into showing her true self and making her step outside the box she lives in.

I really loved how Natalie comes out and shows her true self. There is drama there must be when you have always been the goody to shoes. These two have a powerful chemistry with some very hot love scenes that really set your heart pounding. The story is full of action, excitement and a few heart stopping moments. I was hooked from start to finish really having a hard time putting it down. The plot is very good, the action between the other DIRE agents is very interesting. There is humor but at the same time some serious issues as the story unfolds and you learn everything these two have had to deal with your heart goes out to them. I am so looking forward to reading more of this series.

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Summary

Agent M4: Riordan St. James

Credentials:

• Former D.I.R.E. enemy agent

• Mongolian Prison psurvivor

Enhancement:

• Magnetism

Sent to a Mongolian prison against his will, former enemy agent Riordan St. James is suddenly back in civilization. With his hands crushed and littered with scars, he trusts no one. When he accepts D.I.R.E.'s prosthetic hands to operate a future superpower enhancement, Riordan knows their offer comes with a price - he just isn't sure he wants to pay.

After an affair with a client turns deadly, psychologist and senator's daughter Natalie Meeks doesn't trust her own judgment. When she's hired to help Riordan adjust to civilization again, she finds herself in familiar, forbidden territory - battling a fiery attraction to her client.

One heated encounter with the elegant Dr. Meeks convinces Riordan to abide by D.I.R.E.'s bargain. However, when new evidence about his disappearance uncovers shocking secrets, he questions not only his decision, but the people around him - including his sexy-as-hell doctor.

While their lives become more entangled yet pulled apart, a madman turns up the heat on his plans for Natalie. And the only person she can trust is the one man who doesn't trust her.