Paper Love

Paper Love

A Chicago Christmas, Book 2

By: Aubrey Wynne

Narrated by: Sara K. Sheckells

Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Release date: 10-23-17

Language: English

Publisher: Plato Publishing

What a awesome story of two people so different but yet so much alike when they come together sparks fly and love happens with some trying times in between.  There is so much fun and laughter in this book but at the same time so much sadness, lose and confusion. Joss has lost so much from the home away from home she misses so much but what she misses more is her mother and the love her whole family shared. Now it is just her, her sister and father who are trying to find peace in a world where they have lost so much. Ben is handsome, use to women falling for him but he is very caring. What both he and Joss have in common is shyness, a feeling over life being too much and trying to work out things in their lives.

Ms. Wynne does and outstanding narration with her character voice that give deep sexy tones to her males and lovely sweet sexy ones to her females.  Her emotions are wonderful she has such a caring tone but can still reach those angry and lost ones very well. She brings true emotions to the listen that pull you in giving you a story you can buy into making it real. I loved how she brought out the fathers off the wall humor really making it a fun listen. She showed how truly caring each family member was and how so how painful it was to lose those you love. There are no background noises, no repeating of words, and no volumes changes just a truly enjoyable clean and clear listen.  Her performance was outstanding which made this a win, win listen for me.

The author gives a compelling story of passion from different points on many different things. The love and lost of a dear mother, as well as the country they all adored. Each feel the loss in a different way but each are trying their best to support the other. I loved the father his off the wall humor matches my own so it was very easy to relate to him. Joss’s sister was fun but you sure could feel her pain. I have to say my heart went out to Joss the most because she is torn from the loss of her mother, supporting her family and still wanting to go back and support her adopted family. She sure does love it in the small village in New Guinea. She isn’t ready for love and thinks Ben is a play boy being able to pick any women he wants. Ben isn’t really into the one and only love but finds her very attractive and wants to get to know her better. He isn’t ready for her to turn him down and he isn’t giving up. He falls fast and hard, I really like how he deals with it all and do love his pigeon  and how that came to be. I had many laughs over their time together. His origami takes my breath away and what he uses it for really is great. I really loved the buildup of this romance it was steady but easy. The two families help work it out with a few surprises along the way. I loved their day trip and how that plays out. Ben does have a few tricks up his sleeve. I loved the humor all throughout the book, the plot was outstanding, the characters even better.

Bottom line this was an outstanding read that really holds your attention pulling you in from the first page, keeps you smiling and laughing as well as giving you some sorrow and pain. This is the only audio the author has at this time I sure hope there will be more. I enjoyed this so much I bought the other two in the series. Now to just find the time to read them, they do sound as awesome as this one. I believe most people will truly enjoy the read. If you love humor it is a must. I do hope you will pick it up and you enjoy it as much as I did.

Buy Links

Audible

https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Paper-Love-Audiobook/B076KPBXDY

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Love-Chicago-Christmas-Book-ebook/dp/B01M9CCE5O/ref=cm_cr_if_orig_subj?_encoding=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&tag=audiblecom0f-20

B&N

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/paper-love-aubrey-wynne/1124795735?ean=9780997184129

Kobo

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/paper-love-1

Summary

Growing up in a Papua New Guinea mission, Joss Palmateer is a gentle soul with a unique view of life. Still adjusting to a new home in the US and the sudden loss of her mother, love is the last thing on her mind.
Sexy physical therapist Ben Montgomery meets his sister's friend and the sparks fly. He takes it as a challenge when she ignores his advances, but it's her extraordinary inner beauty that captures his heart.
With the help of a stray homing pigeon and an old origami legend, Ben sets an unwavering course of romance to win her love.

Timeless Bond

Timeless Bond

Timeless Hearts, Book 8

By: Peggy L Henderson, Timeless Hearts

Narrated by: Cody Roberts

Series: Timeless Hearts, Book 8

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Unabridged

Release date: 06-28-17

Language: English

Publisher: Peggy L Henderson

This was a fun touching read that is heartbreaking as well as emotional.  I really liked that past characters play a part in this story. They can’t hit a redo button but they do get the chance to make a wrong a right. I also like the fact that they travel but do have a chance to go back if they want to. There are so very serious issue the author writes about and does it with style and class. A truly enjoyable listen.

Mr. Roberts narration was lovely right down to his sexy male voices. He has a very smooth deep voice that really makes his males come alive and at times downright sexy. There were no background noises, no repeating of words, no volume changes just a smooth clean listen. His female voices fit the characters giving them a tone that really plays out the characters. He really made this audio come alive with his emotions, dryness, compassion showing how each character truly feels and the pain they are in. If any breaks were taken I could not tell, he delivers a smooth, exciting listen with meaning that pulls the listener in giving a compelling listen that feels like it is happening before your very eyes.

I liked how the authors in each of the books in this series tie in, in the same way how the time travel takes place. There we have one character that thinks the time travel lady is nuts and the other character who is buying into it since her ex talked in a way that was confusing but now seem very clear.  She plans on taking his place for more than one reason. She wants to undo the wrong she did and to be taken to a place where no one can find her and she can die in peace.  (you will have to read to find out the why of it) When they both get taken back both are very shocked but not as much as they are to the outcome and the mess they find their selves in.  Part of this was cute and fun but the other part is very serious. Scott does meet a man that could be his relative and will play a big part in his life and future.  It is a clean read with some very serious issues that the author writes in a lovely way leading the characters to not only help their selves but others as well. The romance is wonderful kind of hits them when they are less expecting it. I liked the characters and their stories. The plot is great and getting to see some past characters was delightful.  It is a short listen but well worth the time and money. No fillers makes this a win for me. I am looking very much to the next book in this series.

Buy Links

Audible

 https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Timeless-Bond-Audiobook/B07365C4NF

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Bond-Hearts-Book-ebook/dp/B0716GBNZ3/ref=cm_cr_if_orig_subj?_encoding=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&tag=audiblecom0f-20

B&N

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/timeless-bond-peggy-l-henderson/1126894216;jsessionid=C201847124653ED2F3F7B053FF41E100.prodny_store01-atgap12?ean=2940154668955

Kobo

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/timeless-bond

Summary

This is book eight in the Timeless Hearts multi-author western time travel romance series.
Lies. They seemed like the best solution at the time. Amber Milligan has the answer to all of her problems, but only one person knows the truth. Picking up a stranded biker along the way wasn't part of the plan, but the annoying stranger may get in the way and undo everything.
The future everyone else has charted for Scott Kincaid does not include his own goals or desires. Being from an affluent family affords him the freedom he craves and the adventures he seeks. Getting thrown into the past with a stubborn, pessimistic beauty may well be the most extreme undertaking of his life.
Despite the external dangers of the environment, Scott and Amber must fight the greater struggles within themselves. As they look for a way to get back to their proper time, the wilderness teaches them that their perspectives of life, and attitudes about love, may hold the key to their survival and future happiness.
Contains mild language, mild violence, and kissing. Rated PG/ one to two on a heat scale of five.

The Final Vow

The Final Vow

Hearts of Hays, Book 2

By: Barbara Goss

Narrated by: Persephone Rose

Series: Hearts of Hays, Book 2

Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Release date: 10-02-17

Language: English

Publisher: Barbara A. Goss

I can’t think of much worse than not having a family, not knowing what a normal day to day life is but not to have this and take a vow to become a nun without experience it is just to much as Laura finds out once she gets a taste of what a normal life is like.

Mr. Rose narration was very good there was one place where I could hear him sallow but beside that there are no background noises, no volume changes just a very clear clean audio. His character voices both male and female were good, he does need to work a little more on the female voices but they were pretty good. You had no trouble knowing who was talking or what they were feeling.   He did hold me on the edge with the outlaws throughout the story. I had no trouble buying into his buildup with excitement and some scary times. I look forward to listening to more of his work.

Ms. Goss gives you a delightful tale of a woman just about ready to take her last vows giving God all her love until she is kidnapped by outlaws and the man who chasing them down bring her back to town. He is her hero one she is very attracted to. She gives a compelling read of mixed feeling of a young women and her love for two which will she pick her vows to God or her vows to the man she is coming to care for. I like how the author showed the confusion, the pain and sorrow of being pulled two different ways. I really enjoyed Jesse’s family with a medaling mother who is ready for her son to settle down.  The author gives you suspense, a few thrills, mystery of Laura’s past and the love of children who need a family. It was very touching seeing how this town came together making room for a few more, giving them the love that children need.  I really enjoyed this delightful clean read as I am sure you will to.

Buy Links

Audible

https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/The-Final-Vow-Audiobook/B075ZXH5XW

Amazon on KU

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Vow-Hearts-Hays-Book-ebook/dp/B00UXQO3Q8/ref=cm_cr_if_orig_subj?_encoding=UTF8&linkCode=xm2&tag=audiblecom0f-20

Summary

Christian romance
Left on the steps of a church as an infant, Laura struggles with her decision to dedicate her life to God. On her way to a mission in Texas, a train robber snatches the novice nun and uses her as a hostage. Jesse Collins, her rescuer, not knowing what else to do with her, takes her home to his family. Never having experienced family life, Laura is touched by it and is confused by her building affection for Jesse. However, someone wants her gone and takes steps to make that happen.

Frontier Law

Frontier Law

Frontier, Book 1

By: Liam Mullen

Narrated by: John E. Broussard

Length: 1 hr and 35 mins

Unabridged

Release date: 10-02-17

Language: English

Publisher: Liam Mullen

I really enjoyed this it really shows how hard life was back in the old days when there wasn’t a lot of law and people taking the law into their own hands right or wrong. When the man with the most gunmen won and more or less took over the town with no one willing to take him on.  The audio starts out with them killing the sheep and their owner from there it just goes downhill for the law that is until two rangers come up missing which brings more lawmen to town. Frank is a very smart man but he does make a few mistakes which gets him in hot water. Can he get out of the mess he is in and get some much needed help or will he be taking his last breath.

Mr. Broussard did a delightful job from his narration to the sound effects. His character voices were really good, you know who is talking and what emotion they are feeling. I don’t usually like music and such but he did a wonderful job with them. It was pleasant and not over powering. There were no background noises, no volume changes, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. His male voices were strong, tough , his female ones were feminine.  His performance was great making me buy into the story and giving me a highly believable listen.  I look forward to listening to more of his work.

The cover is a little misleading making one think this might be a romance. There are some women characters which are a great addition to the book but there is no romance. This is a book based on a lawmen cleaning up a town and the trouble he gets into. It is very entertaining, pretty fast paced, exciting and suspenseful with gun fights, killers, outlaws. The characters are likable for the most part, no doubt you will be cheering for the law. This was short, sweet and to the point, a listen that I enjoyed very much. This is a book that the whole family can enjoy listening to for some family time.

Buy Links

Audible

https://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/Frontier-Law-Audiobook/B075VBFZGC

Amazon on KU

https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Law-Frontier-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07125G5CK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1511481932&sr=8-2

Summary

Frontier Law follows the exploits of Texas Ranger Frank Sirocco when he rides into San Ysidro to investigate the murder of two colleagues. Up against a deadly band of killers, gunfighters and renegades, Sirocco will need all of his wits and guns to survive this one. Fortunately, help arrived from unexpected sources.