Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother:  A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either. 

When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world.  Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul.

As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide … just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy.

I loved this book from the first chapter to the last.
I was thinking to myself how wonderful it was to be back in the BDB’s world, taken back by the excellent narration and interpretation of Jim Frangione. He does just a masterful job with the characters, he truly captures each personality to the max, his voice is sensual, sexy, strong and just plain cool, delivering with the exactitude JR Ward's style of writing.
This is the ninth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and if you are not familiar with it, I recommend to start with the first book, this is a continuation of these character’s lives and I don’t think you would enjoy it as much without the back history,  and what a back story it’s!!, Also be aware of  the sexual  content, these are not YA, but just a greedy, emotional, sexy and entertaining as hell Paranormal Romance on the border of Urban Fantasy, in fact some might categorize it just that, particularly after this installment where it seems for a big part of the book  the main couple in this  story  took a bit of the back seat for the rest of the characters , even though, we still get the happy ending  we all have come to expect from these books.
Without going into any spoilers I can only add what a great listen it is, I didn’t want to pause for a minute, I felt gone, taken away  and really experiencing the lives of these characters, which I come to know and love, thanks to the excellent portrait and writing approach of JR Ward.
I highly recommend this audio book, and even if you’ve already read it, you will love the way Jim Frangione adds a different dimension to this book as well as the rest of them in this series.
 To all Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy lovers I say: If you haven’t partaken in this phenomenal series, what is holding you back?

What others said:

By Valerie  Mar 30, 2011 
 She is a master story teller. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one. 

By Wilma  Mar 30, 2011 
 Great book love love love BDB. Please keep them coming. Narrator is the best story really comes to life.

By Mary Mar 30, 2011 
 Jim Frangione makes the Black Dagger Brotherhood come alive wonderfully. His voice makes the characters what they are meant to be, strong, sexy, cool. I just cant get enough. I hope there are many more to come and they must always be read by Jim Frangione. I tried reading one and it just wasn't the same. He should have narrated JR Wards other (much inferior) Fallen Angels series. Wish there were more series like this.... another good one is the Ghost Walker series, narrated by another great reader... Tom Stetschulte.  

Mercy Thompson, Book 6

Car mechanic Mercy Thompson has always known there was something different about her, and not just the way she can make a VW engine sit up and beg. Mercy is a shapeshifter, a talent she inherited from her long-gone father. And she's never known any others of her kind. Until now. As Mercy comes to terms with this new information, an evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River. Something deadly is coming, facts are thin on the ground and Mercy feels ill at ease. However, her father's people may know more. To have any hope of surviving, Mercy and her mate, the Alpha werewolf Adam, will need all the resources the shifters can offer. Or death will be the least of their worries.

I can say enough about the perfect execution by Lorelei King, she brings Mercy and Adam as well as the rest of characters to life, I can honestly say that I’m glad I listened to this book first, I might have been a little disappointed If read it instead, this is one of those cases when the narrator makes the book a better one.
This the sixth installment of the series Mercy Thompson, this book made me realize the Mercy might just be my favorite heroine in a series or a t least a close second to Clare   from the Outlander series. Patricia Briggs does a masterful job at creating and humanizing these characters that you come to consider them part of your family.
In this installment we get to see what a wonderful relationship Adam and Mercy share (I love them both). This book was a little different than the previous ones; we get to spend a lot more time with Adam and Mercy, there’s a little more romance  without missing some the action that we come to love and expect. You'll be pleasantly surprised to see that Stephan is back, and is hinting that we’re going to hear a lot more about him.
These characters are so consistently well written that I enjoy reading or listening about them, whether they move the story forward or not.
I definitely recommend reading or listening to this series in order, this book reads like another chapter in Mercy and Adam’s world, you really have to have these characters’s history to appreciate this book.

What Others said:


By Gayle
I have enjoyed each and every book in the Mercy Thompson series and I believe this is my newest favorite! I truly enjoy the writing of Patricia Briggs and Lorelei King did an awesome job bringing this to audio life! This was well worth the wait - can't wait for the next installment!!!


By Margaret
This story includes many previous characters, but adds quite a few new ones, and I hope we get to see at least some of them again. The story has moved in a new direction, adding depth to the story and the characters. I especially enjoyed the humor - there seems to be more of that this time. I'm really looking forward to book 7! This series is one that I have listened to several times, and I plan to continue to replay. Ms. Briggs writes a very good story, and Ms. King brings it to life.


By Laurielu
Patricia Briggs delivers another story that packs a wallop in River Marked! While on their 10-day Honeymoon, Adam and Mercy get caught up in a mystery which leads the reader into some of Mercy's American Indian roots. This includes more background on her biological father. The Fae are involved in the periphery of the story, as well. Along the way, Adam and Mercy are put into a situation where they must contend with a water-dwelling monster lurking in the depths of a river near where Mercy and Adam are staying for their Honeymoon. In order to eradicate the evil river monster, she and Adam must join their new-found allies against the monster in order to conquer it.
This novel is a great addition to this series. Patricia Briggs does not disappoint her fans in this intricate story. Plus, Lorelei King's voice is perfect for Mercy.
Happy Listening from Bona Fide Reflections!

Charlotte “Charley” Davidson is not your stereotypical Grim Reaper. She’s sexy, sassy, and likes to help dead people with unfinished business before they cross. She’s more of a bright light kind of girl than a hood with an axe. For her day job, Charley is an Albuquerque private investigator and a consultant to her police detective uncle. Lately, her nights have been steamed up with dreams of a hot mystery lover who may or may not be real. It’s chick-lit meets paranormal with a touch of mystery in the buzz-worthy First Grave on the Right.
Inevitably, this book will be compared to Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. They both have feisty female protagonists, snappy dialogue, and zany characters. Veteran narrator Lorelei King also performs the Stephanie Plum books and is well-cast in this novel. What makes her fantastic in the Plum series is her ability to define the voices of all the secondary characters and inject them with interest and distinct personalities. In this performance, she does not disappoint. King seamlessly switches among the characters and has fantastic comedic timing. She elevates the work and keeps the laughs coming.
This is a debut novel from Darynda Jones. It will not be her last; this is clearly a launch for a series. There’s quite a bit of set-up as Charley begins to understand more of her abilities and the presence of other supernatural beings. Jones has created an interesting premise and characters. The mystery element is weak, however, and the writing is on the mediocre side. Jones is at her best with witty dialogue and keeps things moving at a brisk pace. Overall, it’s a fun, breezy listen and an enjoyable escape.
Fans of Janet Evanovich, Lorelei King, and paranormal romance will want to give this new series a listen

4.1/2 ♥
What a great take off for a series, my expectations are high and very enthusiastic about the future installments and I got a feeling they will be met.
I really enjoyed Charley; she’s sarcastic and self-deprecating to the max, what a great character, I can  very easily  see her becoming part of a list of characters  I consider my fictional family. 
If you love the Stephanie Plum series you really are going to enjoy this book, this was a fast moving funny and sexy romped listen.
 Any book that can keep me laughing and listening without wanting to pause from start to finish is a keeper on my shelf.
 Lorelei King was fantastic as usual.
If you have never listen to Lorelei king before, you will be pleasantly surprise, she’s an excellent narrator, some of her previous books include the  Stephanie Plum series in which she does a fantastic job, also narrates the Mercy Thompson books, both of these series are among my favorites.
 After listening  to all of these series I can really appreciate her talent, she manages to give each of the heroines their unique personalities, capturing the true character as intended by the author.
Looki♥ng foward to the next book.

What others said:

Loved, absolutely and unabashedly delighted in, the first 3/4 or so. The last part ended up being a 'tie up the ends and make a POINT' although not quite proselytizing and while it helped to have it knotted up, it wasn't nearly as fun as the first bit. That having been said, the book was absolutely worth reading. Characterization was balanced and they did mostly what one would expect of them given the set-up. The plot line moved along nicely; it seems to me to be a set up for a series, but still it ENDED rather than being a 'tune in next week' sort of story line. Lots of laughs without being fatuous. And I find myself occasionally bringing up parts of the book and working on why the author included it or what she meant or ... well, you get my drift, so enough meat to leave me going 'hmmm'.


By Sheila
If you like Janet Evonavich you will love Darynda Jones...they have much the same humor. This book is a great listen, once again Lorelei King does a fantastic job with each character! This book will not disappoint! Can't wait until the next book.


By Rebecca
This book was really good...nothing like I've been listening to. A female heroine who is brave, sassy, and sexy and not afraid to show her own sexuality. It is okay for women to be sexy (not slutty). A very funny listen!!! I felt in tune with the lead character, as I have her same grace and sense of humor! I can't wait for the next installment!

Once described as 'the best known American voice on radio 4,' Lorelei has recorded more than 200 programs for the BBC, including the Marx Brothers tribute, 'Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel,' super-hero 'audio movies' including 'Superman,' 'Batman' and 'Judge Dredd and classic American drama such as 'East of Eden,' 'Ethan Frome' and 'A Thousand Acres.' She appears regularly as a panellist on shows such as 'Where in the World' and 'Wordly Wise' and has hosted her own talk show, 'All About Eve.'
Lorelei is a multi- award-winning narrator of audiobooks, recording the works of best-selling authors Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton and Patricia Cornwell among others.
Her work in animation is extensive, and in America she provides the voices for 'Wendy' and 'Packer' (among others) in Bob the Builder.
Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Los Angeles, Lorelei now makes her home in London, where she lives with her husband, actor Vincent Marzello.

Dark Hunter, Book 3

Paranormal Romance
By: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Narrated by: Fred Berman
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11 hrs and 19 mins


Zarek's point of view:
"Dark-Hunter: a soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
"Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity - I enjoy every minute of it.
"Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.
"Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled - I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
"Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.
"Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?"

 

French Quarter of New Orleans to the isolated Alaska wilderness) and its focus on Zarek, the baddest of all the Dark-Hunters. Physically gorgeous but scarred psychologically thanks to his former life as a Greco-Roman slave, Zarek is bitter, feared and rejected by everyone, including the Greek goddess who transformed him. It's up to the emotionally detached nymph Astrid, sister to the three Fates, to judge whether 900 years of isolation has made Zarek too vicious to be redeemed. To accomplish this task, she tries to push Zarek "to the heights of his tolerance and beyond." Sasha, a werewolf posing as a mere pet, serves as her protector, and the witty telepathic banter between them is a nice counterpoint to the seriousness of Zarek and Astrid's relationship. Kenyon's slangy dialogue also leavens the story. In the midst of a heated battle, for instance, a disoriented Astrid asks Zarek what's happening, and his blasé reply is, "Not much.... Some invincible asshole is trying to kill me." Those who can't get enough of bad boy heroes and Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns will relish this roguish tale.

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This is the third book in the Dark hunter series, according to Mrs. Kenyon's website.
Some counted it as the fourth if they include Fantasy Lover as the first book in the series.
I’m really starting to get into this series; after listening to the first book and not being that impressed I kept putting it in the back burner. I’m so glad I picked it back up, I really enjoyed this one, and it could be that I’m a sucker for torture heroes, or just that I’m becoming more familiar with the characters. I see now why everyone loves Acheron, I already do, can’t wait to get to he’s book, I don’t know how I’m going to make it 12 more books.
This book drew me in immediately, I quickly became engrossed in the plot, and I felt all the character come to life with the help of Berman’s narration, he added so much emotion and depth that I found myself deeply caring and feeling for the characters.
Fred Berman was terrific he gave the right tone to all situations on this book, he also did a great job with the female character; they didn’t sound like “la cage aux folles”. (if you know what I mean).
I highly recommend this book; I do think you need to read the previous books to get the picture of the whole story, and assuming that you’re familiar with the high sexual content of this genre. (yes!! the sex is hot). Even though is not the main point of these books.

What others said:


By Denise
This was my favorite Dark-Hunter book.....well besides ACHERON!! Zarek's story was moving and well.......I am not going to give the story away by saying anything about the plot. The reader, Fred Berman was really good. His voice, to me, is like Holter Graham's, is easy to listen to and I love that he gave Zarek the accent.I am a big fan of Sherrilyn Kenyon and I hope to see more of her book in the audio format on Audible.She is one of my "Escape" authors.You pretty much know there will be a happily ever after. It's the journey to that point that is the ride!!


By Jose
Im a man and when i say a man im a tuff man. But even I could not stop the tears that escaped my eyes. it was beyond my control. It is a very good written book. And the narrated does a very good job with the accent and sincere heart he put in it. I really recomend it.


By Fabi
One of the most heartrending stories I've ever read. I simply could not stop listening. I found myself driving around aimlessly (since I listen in my car) only to keep the story going. I also sat in several parking lots, just listening. In printed form, it would have been one of those I couldn't put down until I finished.
By the way, Fred Berman brought the story alive with his excellent interpretation.

Stage, television, and film actor Fred Berman has read a number of audiobooks for young listeners, including Judy Blume’sSoupy Saturdays with The Pain & The Great One and Andrew Clements’s The Last Holiday Concert. Please visit his web site at www.fredberman.net to learn more about him.

Dark Hunter, book 2

Second book in the series; I'm glad I gave it a chance, I listened to first book ( Night Pleasures) and I wasn't that impressed, and every time I came across this book I keep passing it over, so I decided to read the reviews, and it had so many high ratings that it convinced me to try it.
The narrator was very good, especially with the male character's voices, which is unusual, sometimes that's a big bummer on an audio book, when they do horribly at the male voices, but that's not the case here, she manages real good with all the characters, I particularly love the way she did Acheron, who starts so sound like a character I will really like.
I wish I would've listened or read this series before I read The Black Dagger Brotherhood,  I would've been a lot more impressed by this book, but like any other series it only gets better the more familiar you become with the characters. 
I do recommend this book, especially if you have not read the series before.
The sex scenes in this book are HOT HOT!! , I can see why Mrs. Kenyon has so many fans.


What  others said:

By Tracy 
And still, at times, this brought tears to my eyes. Even though it was 'read' by a woman, she does Talon and Sunshine's voice's so different, that it's like more than one person reading. Fantastic. This makes me remember WHY I love this series. 
Her last few stories weren't all that great, but this makes me remember and makes me excited for Ash's story coming out Aug 5th :) 
Ordering the next one now. :)

By Janice 
I love this series. At first, I wasn't sure but each book gets better and better. I LOVE the narrator! She does a great job with the characters. Once you get to know the style of the writing and the "world" of the dark hunters, it will make you want to hurry to the next. I only wish Audible had the rest of the series. I'm trying to find them in downloadable form as I love listening to a book while I drive, do laundry or anything else. For now, I'm getting others from the library and reading them. I can't put them down.

By Cindy 
I loved this book. I loved the story and Carrington MacDuffie is a wonderful narrator. It's the second book in a series but can be considered a stand alone book. There is a reference to the previous story but it's explained enough that it's not confusing. It was fun to listen to because I love the Irish brogue.

Carrington MacDuffie came to audiobooks from a musical background as a singer and recording artist, responding first to the opportunity of reading poetry. For the last five years, the LA- and Seattle-based actress has read titles as varied as THE ART OF WAR, novels by Jackie Collins, and, recently, a fantasy novel by Ursula le Guin. Earlier this year, Carrington got a chance to record bestselling author Harlan Coben’s JUST ONE LOOK. Celebrated in this issue is her Earphones-winning performance of Christopher Buckley’s FLORENCE OF ARABIA. “As a vocalist, I love to do dialects; here, I got to play a camel!” Carrington told us. That’s probably once-in-a-lifetime casting.

Chicago Stars, Book 7

By: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Narrated by: Anna Fields
♥♥♥♥♥
Hot
Length: 12H and 1M

Dean Robillard is the Chicago Stars' hotshot quarterback. Not only does he have lightening reflexes on the field, he is also utterly gorgeous. First introduced in the critically acclaimed Match Me If You Can, Dean is trying to recover (both mentally and physically) from a shoulder injury by taking a road trip. Along the way, he meets Blue, a beautiful woman down on her luck, and as they spend more time together their attraction grows. Blue has had a string of bad relationships and doesn't want to trust Dean right away. But they wind up living together, along with Dean's troubled half-sister, and learn that families and luck work in mysterious ways.This is a hilarious new novel by New York Times best-selling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
©2007 Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

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This is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best!!! I can’t say enough about this audio book, the book itself is fantastic, Anna Field was terrific, I was very sad to find out this was to be Anna’s last book.
What a great introduction this would be if you are new to the contemporary romance genre, this book will entertain you from beginning to end.
IF  you read the book and like to revisit, I highly recommend this audio book.
For a complete review of this book visit:
                              All About Romance

 

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By M (Marianna, FL, USA) Sep 27, 2008
Although I read one or two of the Chicago Stars series I have really enjoyed the rest of the series on Audible and am glad I have them to go back to listen to when I want a fun, easy listen. The characters are flawed and have issues and that makes them more realistic. As in all of SEP books, there is fun and snappy dialog and good sexual chemistry. The sex scenes are steamy and fun without being unnecessarily graphic like a lot of authors are doing today. As I have noted with some other SEP books, there is a primary couple, but also a love story for a secondary couple. I think Anna Fields does a GREAT job narrating and changing voices. She even does a fine job singing a little in this one!

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By Victoria (Melbourne, FL, USA) Mar 9, 2008
Another great story by a talented author - and read perfectly! I usually prefer to read silently a book by an author I love. Readings don't allow the same suspension of disbelief and make it harder for me to 'lose myself' in the story. This reader however was so good that I forgot it was being read aloud and got totally involved in the book. I will look for books read by this reader!

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Chicago stars, Book 6

By: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Narrated by: Anna  Fields
Hot
♥♥♥♥♥  
Length: 11H and 18M

In This Heart of Mine, you met Kevin Tucker. Now meet Kevin's shark of an agent...and Annabelle Granger, the girl least likely to succeed.Annabelle is tired of being the lone failure in a family of overachievers. She's endured dead-end jobs and a broken engagement. But that's going to change now that she's taken over her late grandmother's matchmaking business. All Annabelle has to do is land the Windy City's hottest bachelor as her client, and she'll be the most sought-after matchmaker in town.
With his money-green eyes and calculated charm, Heath Champion is the best sports agent in the country. He's wealthy, driven, and gorgeous, so why does he need a matchmaker, especially a red-haired screw-up like Annabelle Granger? True, she's entertaining, and she does have a certain quirky appeal. But Heath is searching for the ultimate symbol of his success: the perfect wife. And to make an extraordinary match, he needs an extraordinary matchmaker, right?
If Annabelle isn't careful, she just might find herself going heart-to-heart with the toughest negotiator in town, a man who's beginning to ask himself...exactly how perfect does perfect have to be?
         

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This is another winner from my favorite duo: Susan E. Phillips & Anna Fields, if you have listened to any of Susan’s books before, you will love this one, if you are new to romance audio books; this is great way to get started.
Anna is just a terrific narrator, she really gets the characters, giving them the right tone and the right attitude that it turns  it into such a entertaining experience.
I only give four hearts to the printed version of the book, but I definitely give five hearts  for listening experience.
For a more in depth review of this book visit:
The Romance Reader

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By Linda (Athens, TX, USA) Sep 2, 2005
Wonderful example of Susan Elizabeth Phillips' talent. Characters that you care about and ones that you'd like to meet. Heath Champion's hunt for a wife leads him to matchmaker Annabelle Granger. At first these two seems destined to be adversaries but just stick around for the sparks. Secondary characters provide a great additional love story. One of SEP's trademarks is re-acquainting us with characters we've met before. Phoebe, Dan, Molly and Kevin again charm the pages. A great story read by the incredible Anna Fields.

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By Carol (Harvard, MA, United States) Sep 13, 2005
This book is another fine example of the author's ability to create characters you quickly care about and a story line that is fast moving and unpredictable (despite a predictable ending). In a manner very much along the lines of "Ain't She Sweet", it is a delightful romp that would be fictional fluff except for the warmth of the humanity that comes forth from all the characters and the depth of character development shown by the majority of them. Pippi is a special delight, made so by the incomparable Anna Fields who does another remarkable narration. This book is a lot of fun and well worth reading on all fronts.



 

Midnight Breed, Book 8

By: Lara Adrian
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
Hot
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Lenght: 10H and 12M


In the frozen Alaskan wilderness, former state trooper Jenna Darrow survives an unspeakable breach of body and soul. But with her narrow escape comes an even greater challenge. For strange changes are taking place within her, as she struggles to understand - and control - a new hunger. To do so, she will seek shelter in the Boston compound of the Order, an ancient race of vampire warriors whose very existence is shrouded in mystery.
Perhaps the most mysterious of them all is Brock, a brooding, dark-eyed alpha male whose hands hold the power to comfort, heal... and arouse.
As she recovers under Brock's care, Jenna finds herself drawn to the Order's mission: to stop a ruthless enemy and its army of assassins from subjecting Earth to a reign of terror. Yet in spite of their resolve, a purely physical relationship without strings soon binds Brock and Jenna together with a desire fiercer than life and stronger than death itself - until a secret from Brock's past and Jenna's own mortality challenges their forbidden love to the ultimate trial by fire.

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This was not one of my favorites of this series, but the audio version  is excellent,  I liked the book a lot more after I listened to it, Hillary Huber narration was perfect for this book,  there's  very few instances when the narrator helps to take a book to a different level, this is definitely the case here.
If you are a fan of this series you will enjoy this book very much, if you are new to it, I’d recommend starting with the first book “Kiss of Midnight” also available on audio.

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By Tyronza (Pensacola, florida, United States) Jan 18, 2011
I absolutely love this narrator!!!!. I have pass this series up more times that I can count. When was given a free credit by audible, this was series I chose and I have not been disappointed. Hillary did a fabulous job with the narration and I have since purchase every book in this series because of the great narration she has done. I am eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. Great job Hillary!!!!!

Guild Hunter, Book 3

By: Nalini Singh
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Hot
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Length: 10H and 21M

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux and her lover, the lethally beautiful archangel Raphael, have returned home to New York only to face an uncompromising new evil. A vampire has attacked a girls' school---the assault one of sheer, vicious madness---and it is only the first act. Rampant bloodlust takes vampire after vampire, threatening to make the streets run with blood. Then Raphael himself begins to show signs of an uncontrolled rage, as inexplicable storms darken the city skyline and the earth itself shudders. The omens are suddenly terrifyingly clear. An ancient and malevolent immortal is rising. The violent winds whisper her name: Caliane. She has returned to reclaim her son, Raphael. Only one thing stands in her way: Elena, the consort who must be destroyed.

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Let me start by saying, this is a great series, I read the first two books and I was thrilled when I saw them on audio. I read all the reviews and just about everyone gave it high marks... but, I had a very hard time getting used to the narrator's voice, I almost switched to the printed version a few times, I can tell you this "you do get used to her voice after a while and it's not as annoying as it was at first" . The book is very good, it kept me on the edge of my seat, specially at the end, I loved seeing more of the Seven, especially Aodhan and Illian.
I don't think you would enjoy this book as much without reading or listening to the first two books, I highly recommend all three books.

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For a more in depth review of this book visit:
Love Vampires

Night Huntress, Book 1

By: Jeaniene Frost
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
Hot
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Length: 11H and 17M


Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unlikely partnership.
In exchange for help finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner…are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon, Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side...and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.
Jeaniene Frost lives with her husband and their very spoiled dog in Florida. Although not a vampire herself, she confesses to having pale skin, wearing a lot of black, and sleeping in late whenever possible. And while she can't see ghosts, she loves to walk through old cemeteries. Jeaniene also loves poetry and animals but fears children and hates to cook. She is currently at work on the next novel in her best-selling Night Huntress series.
©2007 Jeaniene Frost (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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I read this book before I listen to it, it was not available on audio then.  I love this book and I love this series, the narrator did a great job with most of the voices, but my God I hated the way she did Bones, I only got over it because this is a great book, I still enjoyed, but please!!! can they start using two different narrator for these books.
Maybe now that audio books are becoming more popular due to the easy access, they start thinking about putting out  a better product.
If Bones would have sounded just a little better, I would have given this book 5 hearts all the way!

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By Slavena (Chevy Chase, MD, United States) May 10, 2010
Halfway to the grave is one of my favorite PNR series, very interesting story, likable heroine and sexy british vampire. My problem with the audio version is Bones's british accent. The narrator is great at portraying Cat but there is a LOT to be desired from Bone's accent. I just couldnt listen to it, he doesnt sound manly or sexy at all. Book deserves 5 stars but the narator KILLED Bones which made me sad.

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By Kristi (bellingham, WA, USA) May 26, 2010
Loved this story and the characters! The only flaw is the narrator's portrayal of Bones (the male lead): not strong or sexy enough for such a great character. However, Ms. Gilbert did a great job as Cat (the female lead) and a good job with the lesser characters. Can't wait for the 2nd book in this series to go Audible!       

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    By Silje (Trondheim, Norway)Apr 12, 2010
If you like the Sookie Stackhouse series you're very likely to love this one. Plucky, tough heroine, lots of humoristic twists and plenty of fangy drool-material. Quite bloodthirsty, dead sexy and completely addictive. Also great narrator - I love her Bones-accent.