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A Dark and Brooding Gentleman Audiobook by Margaret McPhee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret McPhee) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:18:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dark and Brooding Gentleman Author: Margaret McPhee Narrator: Cathleen McCarron Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-04-13 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sebastian Hunter has shown his last hand at the card table. Nights once spent womanising and gambling are now spent in the dark shadows of Blackloch Hall. That is until the mysterious Phoebe Allardyce - his mothers new and far too pretty companion - interrupts his brooding. After catching her thieving, the master of the house has no choice but to keep a close eye on this provocative little temptress.... Members Reviews: Delightful! I really enjoyed this story. The Hero is indeed dark & brooding but has a kind & loving heart, the heroine is loyal, passionate & courageous. I loved how their passion for each other sparked & grew, how they got closer & closer to each other, the pace their relationship developed, the way he had this "gut feeling" it was right & trusted her, despite all the outward signs that she was a thief (she was being blackmailed). The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because of the ending: did not care for the secret society, heroine being tied to a cross, Hero becoming the leader of the secret society etc. It was surprising that after all this secret society did to the heroine, Hero still becomes their leader. Just too much. I kind of felt like the story was wonderful all the way till the end. In the end it was kind of weak. I also felt the same way about "A Wicked Liaison" by Margaret McPhee: also building up great & ending kind of weak. But nonetheless I still loved it! Interesting-Intriguing Will now to find the rest of Margaret McPhee's books. My only complaint is the endings excessive n overblown love declarations, sounds more like they're trying to convince them selves. The love had already been spoken and shown, quite adequately. I recommend this book. Dark and Brooding Gentlemen This book was definitely a great read. I have read this novelist books before but I believe this is one of her best work. a dark and brooding book well written. just dark. especially the secret society ending, complete with heroine on cross with black robed members kneeling and kissing master's (hero's) ring. story and characters left me with a rather yucky feeling. outstanding love the ending It was a great book to keep my interest and hard to put down. I look forward to read more Margaret's books

Here We Lie Audiobook by Paula Treick DeBoard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paula Treick DeBoard) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:60:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here We Lie Author: Paula Treick DeBoard Narrator: Alex McKenna, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A riveting novel about how the past never stays in the past, from the critically acclaimed author of The Drowning Girls and The Mourning Hours. Megan Mazeros and Lauren Mabrey are complete opposites on paper. Megan is a girl from a modest Midwest background, and Lauren is the daughter of a senator from an esteemed New England family. But in 1999, Megan and Lauren become college roommates and, as two young women struggling to find their place on campus, they forge a strong, albeit unlikely, friendship. The two quickly become inseparable, sharing clothes, advice and their most intimate secrets. The summer before their senior year, Megan joins Lauren and her family on their private island off the coast of Maine. The weeks go by, filled with fun and relaxation, until late one night at the end of the vacation, something unspeakable happens, searing through the framework of the girls' friendship and tearing them apart. Many years later, in the midst of a political scandal, Megan finally comes forward about what happened that fateful night, revealing a horrible truth about Lauren's family and threatening to expose their long-buried secrets. In this captivating and moving novel of domestic suspense, Paula Treick DeBoard explores the power of friendship and secrets and shows how betrayal can lead to disastrous, and deadly, consequences. Members Reviews: ... book Iâve read by this author and definitely my favorite! While I donât want to give anything away This is the third book Iâve read by this author and definitely my favorite! While I donât want to give anything away, I will say Here We Lie deals with incredibly timely issues, like sexual assault by those in positions of power. This is an important book and a great examination of why things play out the way they do in society. Iâm certainly looking forward to reading whatever else Ms. DeBoard writes in the future. I received an advance copy. All opinions are my own. A very timely read Here We Lie is an incredibly timely read. I do not want to risk spoiling any portion of the plot so I will just say that Here We Lie adds another useful and thoughtful perspective on an ongoing social/political issue dominating the news today. The book touches on numerous thought-provoking topics including female friendships, family ties, male dominance, and the harmful effects of brushing horrible events under the rug instead of addressing them head-on. I struggled a little with Lauren and Meganâs relationship. Both girls are attempting to find their places in life, but they are such polar opposites and really onât have what I would call a true friendship â it is more based on lies, privilege (on Laurenâs part), and the fact that they are both intrigued by the other; clearly as the story plays out they donât really know each other that well. But maybe that is what DeBoard is getting at- ultimately how hard some female relationships can be. I definitely enjoyed Here We Lie. I received this book to read and review. All opinions are my own. when I turned the last page, I just could not believe what happened. Two unlikely women become friends and develop a closeness that is significantly changed one summer, and their lives will never be the same. Here We Lie by Paula Treick DeBoard, brings us Megan Mazeros, a Midwestern girl, just trying to find direction in her life and Lauren Mabrey, the senatorâs daughter. Megan Mazeros has had a hard time in life.

A Bachelor Establishment Audiobook by Jodi Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jodi Taylor) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:54:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bachelor Establishment Author: Jodi Taylor Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1080 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: High adventure and dark mystery combine in a sparkling historical romance, by Jodi Taylor writing as Isabella Barclay from The Chronicles of St. Mary's. Bascombe, widowed and tied to an impoverished estate, has learned to ask little of life. With no hope of leaving, the years have passed her by. Lord Ryde, exiled abroad after a scandal, has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America. A chance encounter changes their plans, plunging Elinor and Lord Ryde into adventure and not a little peril until, finally, they are forced to confront the mystery of what happened on that night, all those years ago. Are they both so entangled in the riddles of the past that they are about to miss this one last opportunity for future happiness? Members Reviews: A clever and well-plotted Regency Romance Any additional comments? I'm still smiling. Clever humor, a plot that is fun but not over-convoluted; no extra filler, just a well-told story. (No explicit sex.) The interplay between hero and heroine was very fun and the romance made total sense. It comes to a very satisfactory and HEA ending for many. I'm not sure it fits exactly into the Regency genre; Napoleon is gone, but there are few other time clues, but it doesn't matter. This is a short, delicious listen. Ann Bentinck does quite a good job, although her voice is high enough that her men's voices are not great. I didn't find that a hindrance to my enjoyment, however, she is a very good narrator and the way she approached the reading highlighted the book itself, not her narration, which is how I much prefer to hear books read. Isabella Barclay, as Jodi Taylor, writes a wonderful series of time travel scientists that is also very clever and whimsical, although a bit darker than this story. I would recommend those books to anyone who likes sci fi/fantasy books, with a small bit of romance thrown in. Regency romance AND mystery? Count me in. I've not recently had the pleasure of discovering characters as smart, witty and charming as Mrs. Bascombe and Lord Ryde. The writing here is delicious. Will be following Jodi Taylor's works for a long time to come I think. I also have discovered a new favorite narrator in Anna Bentinck. She was fantastic with her timing, voices, and expression. The mystery is light but still twisty, the romance is believable and satisfying, I may just listen to this again. I'm just sad to find out this is the author's first book in this genre, I really was hoping to discover a pile of them to dive into. I do look forward to discovering her other series and works, they look like fun. Please, Ms. Taylor, do write many more of these. Pretty please? MORE MORE MORE!!!! I am not a romance fan.. At all. But I am a HUGE Jodi Taylor fan!!! So, I absolutely gave this a try. I fell in love with her version of a romance!!! Please more... Don't stop writing St Mary's books (please please never ever) but this was throughly enjoyable. I immediately cared about the characters, I was immersed in the world building and snickered all the way through. MORE MORE MORE! Delightful romance a la Heyer This is a Regency romance with a little bit of darkness and a lot of humor. The sex is not overstated. Jodi Taylor is know for her St Mary's series on time travel and some of her snarky irony shows up here too. The performance by Anna Bentinck is excellent. Not up to St.

Me Before You Audiobook by Jojo Moyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jojo Moyes) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:60:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Before You Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jojo Moyes Narrator: Steven Crossley, Alex Tregear, Owen Lindsay, Andrew Wincott, Anna Bentink, Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29342 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose. Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life - steady boyfriend, close family - who has never been farther afield than her tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life - big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel - and now he's pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy - but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. A love story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn't have less in common - a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, what do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart? Members Reviews: A Journey Into the Unknown This book starts with a simple bad luck story - in a very class-conscious country a "lower class" woman loses her menial restaurant job, which has helped support her family, and takes on a position as an "emotional" caregiver for a quadriplegic. His family has substantial economic resources and spares nothing in providing care for their impaired son; the protagonist, Louisa, is hired on, not as a medical care provider, but as a sort of lifestyle assistant, to improve the man's quality of life. This works until she learns that she is to be his babysitter to stop his suicide attempts - of which there has been at least one. She dislikes this premise when she learns of it but continues on to fulfill her contract, and Will's mood, appearance, and enjoyment of life gradually improve. She takes him on outings, to concerts, buys voice recognition software for his computer so that he can be part of the disabled community and form friendships, thus expanding the scope of his life. At first I thought this would be predictably about how the able-bodied/impaired learn to relate, like each other and then fall in love. In this story, they do form a bond, of sorts, eventually, but it's not enough for Will to want to continue his life. The story then moves on to considerations of assisted suicide, and asks the tough questions about quality of life and what level of quality is worth preserving. I won't spoil but the resolution of the story is handled with dignity and grace. Along the way, added to the mix are the emotional forces of those around Louisa and Will who have their own opinions and agendas. Though well-written and full of laugh-out-loud moments, the book is not a front-runner on the audible home page, and I just happened to find it while browsing the "back room". The book truly deserves the 5 stars I've given it. I would recommend a different title and cover design - both mislead the audible shopper towards the romantic and chick-fic genre and the story is so much more nuanced and complex. (Note: I am not disparaging chick-fic, and think it's a valid genre for entertainment purposes.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette Audiobook by Maria Semple

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maria Semple) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:52:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where'd You Go, Bernadette Subtitle: A Novel Author: Maria Semple Narrator: Kathleen Wilhoite Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7796 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect, and to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Mom. Then Bernadette disappears. It began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle - and people in general - has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic. To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, secret correspondence - creating a compulsively readable and touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world. Members Reviews: Misleading cover contains excellent novel I expected 'chick-lit' because of the cover--- I don't need to read about a red-lipsticked 22 year old discovering herself through a series of cute foibles. I took a leap of faith owing to the abundant praise. I was not disappointed. It's a quirky story-- a fun story, an unusual story with unusual characters. A young daughter tells the story of her odd mother, father, and the events of a several month period in the uppity community the inhabit. The narrator is also unusual (listen to sample first-- might turn you off if you are sensitive to less conventional voices) and does a wonderful job delivering sophisticated themes with the matter-of-fact manner of a child. Though somewhat dark, the story never becomes melodramatic. The gravitas is cleverly enfolded in humor and the naivete of the narrator (the story's narrator as well as the performer.) The characters' questionable choices lead to inevitable consequences which form a web that intertwines wonderfully: A domino effect. Complex and satisfying. There's a lot more here than just good entertainment. As for the cover: I have no idea who that spunky young chick is. She doesn't really fit the description of a younger Bernadette, nor anyone else. Narrator extraordinaire for hilarious tale! What made the experience of listening to Where'd You Go, Bernadette the most enjoyable? The excellent narration brought the individual characters to life. I could picture each of the exchanges in emails and encounters as if they were a movie in my head. Reading this book by myself would never have been so entertaining, even though the writing is perfectly crisp and the story line is really funny. I bought this book without knowing anything about it and look forward to my daily walks just to get further along in the story. What was one of the most memorable moments of Where'd You Go, Bernadette? Without spoiling anything, the scene where the entire hillside of Bernadette's house slips down to crush her neighbor's durning a fundraiser for their children's school. Who knew that blackberry vines could be the only thing holding up a hillside? Which character as performed by Kathleen Wilhoite was your favorite? Bernadette! Who was the most memorable character of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and why? Bernadette! You have to listen to her, especially in the email to her former professor in LA.

The Letter Audiobook by Kathryn Hughes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathryn Hughes) — Thu, 07 May 2015 21:29:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Letter Author: Kathryn Hughes Narrator: Rachel Atkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2707 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Number One Kindle best seller guaranteed to break your heart. Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover the Number One best seller that has captured thousands of hearts worldwide.... Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever.... Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine.... The Letter tells the story of two women, born decades apart, whose paths are destined to cross and how one woman's devastation leads to the other's salvation. Members Reviews: If you have any degree of misophonia, skip it. If you could sum up The Letter in three words, what would they be? Entertaining & well written if a little contrived. This was quite an enjoyable story with all of the loose ends neatly tied up. How did the narrator detract from the book? The very audible lip smacking, breathing, noisy nasal inhalations/exhalations, and other moist mouth sounds almost made this book unbearable. Turning the volume down didn't help because the audio levels were all over the place with low-talking and whispering. Very contrived but a sweet and captivating book. The narrator is excellent and this is a good summer read. You can't help liking it. Great narrator. Fun to listen to audio version!!! Would you consider the audio edition of The Letter to be better than the print version? Absolutely! Who was your favorite character and why? Tina Craig What does Rachel Atkins bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She is incredible. It was like listening to a movie!!! Would love to hear more of her stuff!! If mouth sounds bug you, skip this one... Any additional comments? I probably would have enjoyed this story more if I hadn't listened to an audio version. The narrator was fantastic except for one important thing- she smacks her tongue and lips every time she voices a characters, and if you are anything like me, it will make you crazy. Not sure why they can't edit that stuff out in this day and age. Destined to be a Hallmark movie! What made the experience of listening to The Letter the most enjoyable? The two story lines were very entertaining. I enjoyed both of them. What other book might you compare The Letter to and why? Not sure. What about Rachel Atkinss performance did you like? I love, love, love the English and Irish accents. Also, good inflection, good acting - not just being read to.

The Memory of Butterflies Audiobook by Grace Greene

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Grace Greene) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:30:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Memory of Butterflies Subtitle: A Novel Author: Grace Greene Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 319 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: To keep a devastating family secret from being revealed, a young mother's desperate lies could end up destroying everything, and everyone, she loves. The Memory of Butterflies is a poignant story of family and forgiveness - of knowing when to let go and when to hold each other close. Hannah Cooper's daughter is leaving for college soon. The change is bittersweet. A single mother since the age of eighteen, Hannah isn't eager to confront the pain of being alone, but she's determined not to let her own hang-ups keep Ellen from the future she deserves. As Ellen's high school graduation approaches, Hannah decides it's time to return to her roots in Cooper's Hollow along Virginia's beautiful and rustic Cub Creek. With the help of longtime friend Roger Westray, Hannah devotes her energies to building a new house on the site of the old family home, destroyed in a fire more than a decade ago. But Hannah's entire adult life has revolved around one very big secret. And her new beginning comes with unanticipated risks that will cost her far more than she could have imagined - perhaps more than she can survive. When a confrontation forces Hannah to expose her secret, the truth may destroy her beloved daughter. Hannah is prepared to sacrifice everything to protect her family, but can their lives and their bond withstand the seismic shift that's coming? Members Reviews: Loved this book and narrator!!! Wow it has been a long time since I've read any story so moving and well written. I want to cry for all Hannah went thru in her life but how real and resilient she was. This book reminds me of books by Catherine Ryan Hyde...thank you Grace Greene! Gets progressively more implausible No spoilers: At first I was willing to go with the implausibility of what happened because the story was interesting and the author did do good job of convincing me that given the circumstances, Hannah could have made the choice she did. But then the story switches to present day when Ellen is now getting ready to graduate from high school. It was downhill from there as things got more and more ridiculous. The breaking point was Hannahs confession. If I had been reading in print instead of listening, I suspect I would have read about 5% of that scenethe dialogue. Whats in between the dialogue are long and drawn out (and tedious) descriptions of Hannahs feelings. The narrative drive is completely lost when after every piece of dialogue, theres no answer to a question or further explanation but instead a huge chunk of description about Hannah and her mental or physical state. And it kind of continued that way for the rest of the bookmostly just stuck in Hannahs head with her questions, guilt, and all her other feelings. I just wanted to get to the end of the book and see how it wrapped up. Not a thinking persons book Im struggling to think of even one thing I liked about this book. Sure, I finished it, but I kept hoping it would get better (it did not). (Its hard to invest so much $$ in a book and then just drop it.) The performance was awful: vocal fry drove me crazy, and the dialogue was unrealistically melodramatic and painful. The story itself was trite and indulgent. Small-town life did not get its due, this was an impossible tale of a woman who gets no thanks for raising and loving a daughter no one else wanted. The whole thing left me angry, skeptical and unsatisfied.

When We Were Sisters Audiobook by Emilie Richards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emilie Richards) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:05:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When We Were Sisters Author: Emilie Richards Narrator: Elijah Alexander, Karen White, Rachel Fulginiti Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1130 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From USA Today best-selling author Emilie Richards comes an emotional story about love, loyalty, and the deep bonds of sisterhood. While love and loyalty made them sisters, secrets could still destroy them. As children in foster care, Cecilia and Robin vowed they would be the sisters they had never had. Cecelia, now a superstar singer-songwriter, is living life on the edge. Robin set aside her career as a successful photojournalist to create the loving family she always yearned for. But gazing through a wide-angle lens at both past and future, she sees that her marriage is disintegrating. Her attorney husband is rarely home. She and the children need Kris' love and attention, but does Kris need them? For Cecilia, a lifetime of lies has finally caught up with her, and she wants a chance to tell the real story of their childhood and free herself from the nightmares that still haunt her. When she asks Robin to be the still photographer for a documentary on foster care, Robin agrees, even though Kris will be forced to take charge for the months she's away. She gambles that he'll prove to them both that their children - and their marriage - are a priority in his life. As the documentary unfolds, memories will be tested and the meaning of family redefined, but the love two young girls forged into bonds of sisterhood will help them move forward as the women they were always meant to be. Members Reviews: An incredible journey! Emilie Richards writes books about women and relationships. Good books about women and relationships. Not only man/woman relationships, but relationships between women, whether sisters, mother/daughter or friends. When We Were Sister is a book about two women who were foster children together and who have formed an inseparable bond. They are now grown and have taken very different paths. Robin gave up her career as a photojournalist and is now married with two children. Her husband is a successful lawyer who is so busy that his family rarely sees him. Cecelia is a superstar singer-songwriter, but I'm happy to say the glam part of her career played a minor part in the book. When Robin is injured in a car accident, things in her life start to change. Cecelia comes to be by her side, but her hospitalization appears to be an inconvenience to her husband. Cecelia asks Robin to work with her on a video about foster children. In doing the video, both women will revisit the traumatic events that took place in their lives. The opportunity to take photos for a meaningful project and be with her "sister" is something Robin decides she must take advantage of. She insists that her husband step up and take care of the home front while she is gone. It adds more stress to an already stress filled marriage. As the two women spend more time together, they explore their feelings about their past. When their individual secrets start tumbling out, they discover that events that shaped their past and present just might not be what they thought. The question is, can they resolve their past to make a better future for themselves and the ones that love them? I read this book six months ago, but as awesome as I found it then, the audio version offers so much more. I loved the different voices for the three main characters. The narration added a lot.

The Marriage Lie Audiobook by Kimberly Belle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kimberly Belle) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:33:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Marriage Lie Author: Kimberly Belle Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1054 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Everyone has secrets. Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and their marriage is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will leaves for a business trip to Florida, Iris' happy world comes to an abrupt halt. Another plane headed for Seattle has crashed into a field, killing everyone on board, and, according to the airline, Will was one of the passengers. Grief stricken and confused, Iris is convinced it all must be a huge misunderstanding. Why did Will lie about where he was going? What is in Seattle? And what else had he lied about? As Iris sets off on a desperate quest to find out what her husband was keeping from her, the answers she receives will shock her to her very core. Members Reviews: Just a Middling Story --Long & Trite at Times This book didn't quite captivate me -- perhaps because it just sounded like a whiny, good-wifey person trying to figure out what her husband had done to their marriage throughout most of the story. Of course, she found out -- although the finding out was tedious and somewhat contrived it seemed to me. In the end, the whiny wife got her revenge -- but it wasn't a satisfying ending to the story at all. It just seemed that two evil, immature people found each other and made a mockery of marriage. If I could do it over, I wouldn't spend the time or money. Last third of the book doesn't hold up Any additional comments? Ultimately disappointing. Kind of a romance book mixed with a thriller, or a thriller about a romance. The husband's motives for lying to his wife and not going to Florida felt pretty weak. Then they threw in this handy new love interest who also happens to be a lawyer, (Evan) so he can now help Iris with looking into Will's background, chasing leads, and dealing with the police. He makes Will look bad in comparison, with what meager shading in of his character we do get; plus he's more interested in saving and protecting Iris than almost anything else, despite the fact that he just lost his wife and child in the same plane crash. He even invites her to stay at his home for her safety, saying he can't stand how empty it feels. Idk, i just feel like a lot of the characters motivations seemed manufactured for plot ease. On the other hand, it's a pretty good thriller, better than your typical dime mystery whodunit, and I liked the twist at the end (the last sentence.) Not a big twist, but kind of an ironic twist; a cynical statement about forgiveness and reprisals, I suppose. Like other reviewers said, it's pretty strong for the first 2/3rds. And it's not as if the last third is weak, exactly, I just felt disappointed by the answers Mostly engrossing but not a shocker A good listen. A somewhat lightweight "suspenseful thriller". But I figured out who the culprit was and what was going on pretty early on. I'm not giving myself credit. I'm just saying it's easy to figure out. Mostly enjoyable nonetheless. Although when the narrator went into the other voices it was a bit annoying. Like, oh she's doing the male voice now.i guess that can't totally be avoided but still annoying. I love thrillers, and I will not listen to this book again, like gone girl which I can listen to time and again. Not bad but not great. Putrid The main character in this book would have to be severely retarded to make the storyline even slightly plausible.

The Woman Who Met Her Match Audiobook by Fiona Gibson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Gibson) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 02:41:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman Who Met Her Match Subtitle: A funny romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud! Author: Fiona Gibson Narrator: Emma Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What if your first love came back on the scene...30 years later? After yet another disaster, Lorrie is calling time on online dating. She might be single in her 40s, but she's got a good job and wonderful children, and she's happy. This, Lorrie decides, is going to have to be enough. That is until she receives a very unexpected request from France. Antoine Rousseau, who had once turned a lonely French exchange trip into a summer of romance, wants to see her - after 30 years. But Lorrie is a responsible woman. She can't exactly run off to Nice with the man who broke her teenage heart...can she? A wonderfully funny novel, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Joanna Bolouri and Milly Johnson. Critic Reviews: "A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine." (Sunday Mirror) "Warm, funny and poignant." (Daily Mail) "Warm, witty and fun." (My Weekly) "The voice of modern woman." (Marie Claire) "More than funny, it's true." (Elle) "Warm, funny and endearing." (Best) Members Reviews: You won't be disappointed Love the story line and connected with the main character. Put a smile on my face, ! Was over too soon. Loved it. The story was fun. Laughed out loud a few times. You really didn't know where she was going to land until the last chapter. The narrator was exceptional. Can't wait to listen to another by this author and narrator. worth the credit this book held my listening ear from the beginning. excellent narrator. The story was both funny and heart warming. The story tells of the complication in families but the love remains. A must-read if you want a super funny, heartwarming story! This book made me laugh out loud too many times to count! What an engaging story as well as performance. I have recommended this book to my family and friends. Look forward to reading more from this author! really enjoyed the it made me laugh out loud and it was very enjoyable for my daily commute.

The Signature of All Things Audiobook by Elizabeth Gilbert

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Gilbert) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 03:34:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Signature of All Things Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Narrator: Juliet Stevenson Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4028 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition, and the thirst for knowledge, from the number-one New York Times best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed In The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction, inserting her inimitable voice into an enthralling story of love, adventure, and discovery. Spanning much of the 18th and 19th centuries, the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as led by the enterprising Henry Whittaker - a poor-born Englishman who makes a great fortune in the South American quinine trade, eventually becoming the richest man in Philadelphia. Born in 1800, Henry's brilliant daughter, Alma (who inherits both her father's money and his mind), ultimately becomes a botanist of considerable gifts herself. As Alma's research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she falls in love with a man named Ambrose Pike who makes incomparable paintings of orchids and who draws her in the exact opposite direction - into the realm of the spiritual, the divine, and the magical. Alma is a clear-minded scientist; Ambrose a utopian artist - but what unites this unlikely couple is a desperate need to understand the workings of this world and the mechanisms behind all life. Exquisitely researched and told at a galloping pace, The Signature of All Things soars across the globe - from London to Peru to Philadelphia to Tahiti to Amsterdam, and beyond. Along the way, the story is peopled with unforgettable characters: missionaries, abolitionists, adventurers, astronomers, sea captains, geniuses, and the quite mad. But most memorable of all, it is the story of Alma Whittaker, who - born in the Age of Enlightenment, but living well into the Industrial Revolution - bears witness to that extraordinary moment in human history when all the old assumptions about science, religion, commerce, and class were exploding into dangerous new ideas. Written in the bold, questing spirit of that singular time, Gilbert's wise, deep, and spellbinding tale is certain to capture the hearts and minds of listeners. Critic Reviews: "Juliet Stevenson's face would be instantly familiar to Anglophiles everywhere, especially those with a penchant for British TV (her films include "Truly Madly Deeply" and "Drowning by Numbers"), but she's also a first-class narrator. Stevenson conveys the sense that the hand on the wheel is firm and certain and that the reader may lean back in perfect confidence that neither journey nor destination will disappoint." (Laura Miller, Salon) Members Reviews: Don't miss this one Once again, for the past week, I have been in the enviable position of loving a book so much that I didn't want it to end. I have found Elizabeth Gilbert's name, unfortunately for her, will more often than not pull a rolling of the eyes from someone when I mention it. I have had to convince my friends and family that Gilbert is a fine writer - even if you didn't want to go with her on her self-reflective journey which I found more of a romp than a great work of non-fiction.

Better Off Without Him Audiobook by Dee Ernst

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dee Ernst) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:58:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better Off Without Him Author: Dee Ernst Narrator: Gillian Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: Elizabeth Ernst Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Mona Berman is an expert at Happily Ever After - after all, she's a best-selling Romance writer and happy endings are what she does best. So when her husband of 20 years leaves her for somebody 15 years younger, 30 pounds lighter, and French, she's got a lot of adjusting to do, both personally and professionally. Lucky for her she's got three savvy teen daughters, a few good friends, and Ben, the world's sexiest plumber, to help her along the way. First she decides that her next book will be the anti-romance - her heroine finds the best part of her life AFTER getting dumped. Next her daughters tell her she needs to start practice dating, and summer at the Jersey shore is the perfect place for that. She's also juggling her soon-to-be-ex, a loony aunt, and a match-making neighbor, while Ben is sending her romance-driven imagination into overdrive. Can Mona's life imitate art? Can she write her own happy ending? Members Reviews: Loved it! Narration and overall story was great! A must read, this was a terrific book, and a more realistic story. I really enjoyed it and the narration was great too! Readable Middle Aged Chick-Lit To me, Chick-Lit describes books written about twenty-somethings. Or maybe up to mid-thirty-somethings at best. Once the main character moves beyond that age the term "chick", which is already slightly insulting, becomes even more so. But there isn't another genre to describe this, except for "Contemporary Fiction", which is entirely too vague. It definitely isn't a romance novel. There isn't much romance in it. Maybe it is a "coming of middle-aged" novel. Whatever the label, this was a well written, enjoyable, easy to read, fluffy with just a little weight to it, book. The characters were portrayed realistically and sympathetically. Even the "bad guy", whom I suppose is the ex, had his better moments. My only complaint was that the romantic interest comes to play at the very end of the book. It seemed to be an afterthought. I imagined an editor or publisher reading the draft and saying "This is really good, but it needs some romance", so rather than weave a romantic component throughout the book, the author added two more pages at the end of the book that dealt with the heroine's budding romance. I would have liked it better if she just left that out entirely. I thought the narrator did a very good job. Other than the anti-climactic romance element, I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I laughed so many times This is s well narrated book, the writer is hilarious and I found myself laughing out loud constantly. If you're looking for a fluffy happy book, this is it. FUN! Fun, funny, Laugh Out Loud entertaining. Easy listening, very well written feel good story. Very colorful characters: I loved them all, even the nasty ones!! Gillian Vance as narrator did an outstanding job. As a young woman in my early 60's (hohoho!) I definitely would recommend this book to any woman my age or younger (or older!). One of the best audiobooks I've listened to I loved all the characters. Mona was real and likable. I loved the humor. The plot wasn't too contrived (she actually "dated" other men before ending up with Mr. Right -- okay, it was contrived but I liked it!).

Staying for Good Audiobook by Catherine Bybee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Bybee) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:33:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Staying for Good Subtitle: Most Likely To, Book 2 Author: Catherine Bybee Narrator: Cristina Panfilio Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 621 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Zoe Brown may have been voted Most Likely to Never Leave River Bend, but the paper-thin walls and suffocating air of her family's double-wide trailer were not what she wanted for her life. Other than BFFs Melanie and Jo, the only thing that kept Zoe sane during high school was her boyfriend, Luke. She didn't just leave, she escaped - turning her back on the shame of her black-sheep siblings and imprisoned dad. Now a celebrity chef in Dallas, she can afford all the things she never could have growing up. But when she returns to rustic, ruggedly beautiful River Bend, Zoe has to face all that she abandoned - including Luke. While Luke was a refuge for Zoe in the past, he knows they inhabit totally different worlds now. Anchored by his parents and his job as a mechanic in his father's shop, Luke never felt the urge to leave River Bend - until Zoe's return. But when the two rekindle their old flame, Zoe is forced to make the hardest decision of her life: remain in River Bend and confront her past before it destroys her, or say good-bye to everyone she's ever loved...again, this time for good. Members Reviews: Nice to listen A bit predictable. I have to wonder why Zoe drinks since her father is an alcoholic. I hear her using it as a crutch. The reader clips words and I find that difficult to listen to. However, I do not regret the purchase. awesome story the story and characters in this series are great and I strongly recommend reading the 1st instalment as well. Book 2 of 3 This book has further character development of the three main characters who have known each from childhood. Each book has a smoth transaction from the prior book to the next. The reader finds it hard to not start the next as the previous book in the series is finished. All in the family The flow of the story is so well written. Bringing each character in to the plot is so smooth yet it keeps the main story well in the forefront of the story. Wonderful Series! Loved narrator and all characters. Very well written series and awesome storyline. Onto next book.

Attachments Audiobook by Rainbow Rowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rainbow Rowell) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:53:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Attachments Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rainbow Rowell Narrator: Laura Hamilton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2337 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder, coworkers at The Courier, know the newspaper monitors their office e-mail. But they still spend all day sending each other messages, gossiping about their coworkers, and baring their personal lives like an open book. Jennifer tells Beth everything she cant seem to tell her husband about her anxieties over starting a family. And Beth tells Jennifer everything, period. Meanwhile, Lincoln ONeill still cant believe that its his job to monitor other peoples e-mail. When he applied to be an Internet security officer, he pictured himself protecting the newspaper from dangerous hackers - not sending out memos every time somebody in Accounting forwarded an off-color joke to the person in the next cubicle. Lincoln is supposed to turn people in for misusing company e-mail, but he cant quite bring himself to crack down on Beth and Jennifer. He cant help being entertained - and captivated - by their stories. But by the time Lincoln realizes hes falling for Beth, its way too late for him to ever introduce himself. What would he say to her? Hi, Im the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you? With snapping dialogue and irresistible charm, Rainbow Rowell transforms an ordinary IT guy into a lovable and endearing romantic hero and proves that falling in love never happens the way you plan it. Written with whip-smart precision and charm, Attachments is a fresh and energetic debut that marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in fiction. Members Reviews: Just what I'd hoped for If you're looking for a quirky, fun but poignant listen, this is it. I picked this book based on the premise--socially awkward IT geek falling for a smart, sassy girl without ever having laid eyes on her, and I wasn't disappointed. The narrating was spot-on and the writer really hit on what it's like to be an Average Joe looking for love. This story, told entirely from Lincoln's point-of-view, hooked me from page one and I obsessed about it when I couldn't be listening. What a great debut from an author I'll be watching for! Smart and Sweet Rom-Com This is such a cute story, and I just love the premise. You just know working in an office that IT is monitoring the email and web surfing and I like the idea that this guy really hates to do it. Lincoln is a nice guy in his late twenties who lives with his mom. He has a plan to move forward with his life but has been dragging his heels. He had a bad breakup and is gun-shy about starting another romance. Even though its 1999 he is kind of stuck in the 80s and wants a Morrissey haircut and plays Dungeons & Dragons. The whole book actually has a retro feel to it. Its fun seeing Lincoln come into his own throughout the book. Another thing thats interesting is that it takes place in 1999 when the Y2K uncertainty was going on and everyone was freaking out that the computers would stop working in 2000. I remember that on New Years Eve CNN was covering the New Year in every country and by the time New Year arrived in California, the whole Y2K thing was a non-event. So, in addition to the email monitoring, Lincoln has the Y2K scare to worry about. We get to know Beth and Jennifer very well through their email exchanges. Jennifer is married and thinking about starting a family, while Beth has a musician boyfriend and is at the stage where shes thinking about marriage.

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Audiobook by Jenny Colgan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Colgan) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:48:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Author: Jenny Colgan Narrator: Beverley A. Crick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: It's true that Anna Trent is a supervisor in a chocolate factory...but that doesn't necessarily mean she knows how to make chocolate. And when a fateful accident gives her the opportunity to work at Paris's elite chocolatier Le Chapeau Chocolat, Anna expects to be outed as a fraud. After all, there is a world of difference between chalky, mass-produced English chocolate and the gourmet confections Anna's new boss creates. But with a bit of luck and a lot of patience, Anna might learn that the sweetest things in life are always worth working for. Hopeful, laugh-out-loud funny, and irresistibly addictive, The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris is a novel worth savoring. Members Reviews: Paris, the star of the show! Big fan of Jenny. This one was different in that it had two stories woven together, and was much more detailed about the food processes than in the others. Both stories were interesting and charming. Several reviewers call the âmodernâ character, Anna, boring, but she wasnât. Like so many of us, she had allowed herself to lead a narrow life, a job and a boyfriend and social life that demanded nothing of her, and to which she offered the minimum. Claire, the older womanâs, earlier life was very different as expectations and opportunities for women were different in the â70âs, but she, too, had allowed herself to be caught up in a path of least resistance, and spent her adult life grieving for an intense summer romance from her youth. How their lives intersect make up the story, which is funny and sad and interesting all at once. There is a bit more about gourmet chocolate making than I needed to know, but the magical descriptions of Paris made up for it. Thank you, Jenny, for a wonderful summer in Paris. Or two wonderful summers, 40 years apart. A sweet read I really enjoyed the story of the two principal women. A very touching story. And, since Paris is my favorite city, I love to read anything that is set there. It makes me feel like I'm having another visit. mouth watering I learned much about the art of chocolate making, while traipsing along with the characters. This tugged at my heartstrings. I have since loaned the book often to others. Just Beautiful I loved this beautiful book. Beautiful characters and food and prose. From beginning to end it was fresh and thoughtful. Love, love Love, love, love Jenny Colgan's books and as always, I had a hard time putting this one down. I highly recommend it!

Faking Friends Audiobook by Jane Fallon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Fallon) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 08:17:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faking Friends Author: Jane Fallon Narrator: Sally Scott, Kristin Atherton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Faking Friends by Jane Fallon, read by Sally Scott and Kristin Atherton. Best friend. Soulmate. Confidante. Backstabber. Amy thought she knew who Melissa was - then again, Amy also thought she was on the verge of the wedding of her dreams to her long-distance fiancé. When her career begins to unravel, she pays a surprise trip home to London. Her boyfriend Jack is out, but another woman has been making herself at home.... And that Other Woman is Melissa. Amy has lost her job, her fiancé and her home in one disastrous weekend - but instead of falling apart, she's determined to get her own back. Piecing her life back together won't be half as fun as dismantling theirs, after all. Members Reviews: Schadenfreude to the max This was a good book and though its in the chick-lit genre its not at all cheesy (not that it has to be, but its typically a main ingredient for chick-lit). The story delves into a deep-rooted, toxic, best friendship between childhood friends and the elements that hold it together and tear it apart. It explores the meaning and recognition of genuine friendships and how schadenfreude is not and should never be in the mix. Overall, the story is solid, character development is great, and the ending is truly satisfying. Great Great Story I rarely review books but this one was outstanding. Clever plot and full of surprises! Enjoy Loved it, great narrator, brilliant story Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an easy listen with a feel good factor. Wish it was a series Terrific Easy listen but still v exciting . Really worth a listen ,one of my favourites.excellent narration. Fantastic Absorbing and clever, didn't want it to end. Narrator easy to listen to, good at differentiating characters without found OTT.

Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk Audiobook by Kathleen Rooney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathleen Rooney) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:31:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kathleen Rooney Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 385 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Library Journal Editors' Pick It's the last day of 1984, and 85-year-old Lillian Boxfish is about to take a walk. As she traverses a grittier Manhattan, a city anxious after an attack by a still-at-large subway vigilante, she encounters bartenders, bodega clerks, chauffeurs, security guards, bohemians, criminals, children, parents, and parents to be in surprising moments of generosity and grace. While she strolls Lillian recalls a long and eventful life that included a brief reign as the highest paid advertising woman in America - a career cut short by marriage, motherhood, divorce, and a breakdown. A love letter to city life - however shiny or sleazy - Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic, the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop. Critic Reviews: "Between author Rooney's story and narrator Xe Sands's craftsmanship, this Walk will sweep listeners off their feet. Sands captures the essence of 80-year-old Lillian Boxfish, who is modeled after groundbreaking advertising icon Margaret Fishback, a former Macy's copywriter and poet.... Through Sands we feel the force of Lillian's personality - with all its drive, wit, and grace - as well as the counterforces that want to constrain it. A concluding interview explores why the performances of the most exemplary narrators are so seemingly effortless yet so compelling." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Amazingly well written If you enjoy intelligent writing and stories you'll enjoy this book. It's not a thriller, yet the highly well-spoken heroine was thrilling to listen to. Every time she uttered the perfect comeback to a rude, jealous or unthoughtful person I found myself wishing I had that ability. Every time she engage with a stranger and brought out their essence, I was amazed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Fabulous story Love how this book romanticized Manhattan in the early 20th century through the eyes of a woman whose mirror no longer reflects the youth her spirit beholds. performance excellence! no performance , in any other book is better than this. As Lillian she kept me entralled with the story. very well done.. Recommend!! Lillian takes a stroll down memory lane! The year is 1984, Manhattan, New Year's Eve. As the last hours of the year elapse, 85 year-old Lillian Boxfish takes a 10-mile walk around the city, and brings us right along with her. While she encounters old acquaintances and makes new ones, she reminisces on her life, past and present. Observing the dramatic changes that have taken place in the place she has called home for more than 50 years brings a certain level of nostalgia and sadness. It wasn't until after I finished the novel that I realize that Kathleen Rooney's inspiration for this character was a real person. Like her fictional counterpart, Margaret Fishback was a poet and copywriter for R.H. Macys during the 1930's, becoming highly successful in both roles. As she makes her way through the streets of the city, our protagonist recalls her best moments: the publication of her first book, meeting Max (the man she eventually marries), giving birth to her son.

The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion Audiobook by Fannie Flagg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fannie Flagg) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:39:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion Subtitle: A Novel Author: Fannie Flagg Narrator: Fannie Flagg Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1729 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The one and only Fannie Flagg, beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, Can't Wait to Get to Heaven, and I Still Dream About You, is at her hilarious and superb best in this new comic mystery novel about two women who are forced to reimagine who they are. Mrs. Sookie Poole of Point Clear, Alabama, has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to relaxing and perhaps traveling with her husband, Earle. The only thing left to contend with is her mother, the formidable Lenore Simmons Krackenberry. Lenore may be a lot of fun for other people, but is, for the most part, an overbearing presence for her daughter. Then one day, quite by accident, Sookie discovers a secret about her mother's past that knocks her for a loop and suddenly calls into question everything she ever thought she knew about herself, her family, and her future. Sookie begins a search for answers that takes her to California, the Midwest, and back in time, to the 1940s, when an irrepressible woman named Fritzi takes on the job of running her family's filling station. Soon truck drivers are changing their routes to fill up at the All-Girl Filling Station. Then, Fritzi sees an opportunity for an even more groundbreaking adventure. As Sookie learns about the adventures of the girls at the All-Girl Filling Station, she finds herself with new inspiration for her own life. Fabulous, fun-filled, spanning decades and generations, and centered on a little-known aspect of America's 20th-century story, The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion is another irresistible audiobook by the remarkable Fannie Flagg. Members Reviews: New favorite! This is my new favorite Fannie Flagg book! This had just the right amount of humor, emotion, and family drama to make it a perfect mix and a great story. Mrs. Sookie Poole has accidently found out some life altering information, that changes how she sees herself and who she thinks she is, which honestly she was already struggling with before any of this happened, since she just married off her last daughter. She has an overbearing mother who she thinks is never happy with anything Sookie does. She is lucky that she has a wonderful, understanding husband and great kids that help her through this difficult time. We also meet Fritzi in the 1940s, her family runs a gas station but when her father takes sick and her brother is sent off to war the girls of the family take over the station and make it a big hit with an all-girl staff. This works for a while but what Fritzi really loves to do is fly, and here is where we learn some great history of the WAFs and how these sisters became an integral part of that, it was a great history lesson of a little known part of the stateside war effort. This was somewhat of a coming of age book for Sookie, she became something so much more than she ever thought she could be by the end but what I loved is that her kids and husband knew how great she was all along but she couldnt see it.

The Idiot Audiobook by Elif Batuman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elif Batuman) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:59:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot Author: Elif Batuman Narrator: Elif Batuman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A portrait of the artist as a young woman. A novel about not just discovering but inventing oneself. The year is 1995, and email is new. Selin, the daughter of Turkish immigrants, arrives for her freshman year at Harvard. She signs up for classes in subjects she has never heard of, befriends her charismatic and worldly Serbian classmate, Svetlana, and, almost by accident, begins corresponding with Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary. Selin may have barely spoken to Ivan, but with each email they exchange, the act of writing seems to take on new and increasingly mysterious meanings. At the end of the school year, Ivan goes to Budapest for the summer, and Selin heads to the Hungarian countryside, to teach English in a program run by one of Ivan's friends. On the way she spends two weeks visiting Paris with Svetlana. Selin's summer in Europe does not resonate with anything she has previously heard about the typical experiences of American college students or indeed of any other kinds of people. For Selin this is a journey further inside herself: a coming to grips with the ineffable and exhilarating confusion of first love and with the growing consciousness that she is doomed to become a writer. With superlative emotional and intellectual sensitivity, mordant wit, and pitch-perfect style, Batuman dramatizes the uncertainty of life on the cusp of adulthood. Her prose is a rare and inimitable combination of tenderness and wisdom, its logic as natural and inscrutable as that of memory itself. The Idiot is a heroic yet self-effacing reckoning with the terror and joy of becoming a person in a world that is as intoxicating as it is disquieting. Batuman's fiction is unguarded against both life's affronts and its beauty - and has at its command the complete range of thinking and feeling that they entail. Members Reviews: Fascinating point of view The author's voice and experiences are interestingly objective - intelligent, restrained and artifice- free. If you require a plot-driven story, this isn't the one for you. If, though, you'd like to get out of your head and into the author's, then dive on in! Captures the strangeness of being This account of a young woman's first year at Harvard and summer trip to Hungary captures the random directionlessness of life and of the mind and also the human foreignness to language. Batuman captures the feeling that words are incapable of describing our experience and that no one even begins to understand this problem. If you're looking for the kind of "twisty plot" that is so common these days, you will be disappointed. But if you are ready for a new dimension of existence to be revealed to you, this is the book. Disappointing narration What disappointed you about The Idiot? The narrator is the author and she should stick to writing. Her flat narration ruined the book for me. It was like someone telling jokes who ruins a good punch line every time. What did you like best about this story? I think if I read it that it would be funny. Half way through the book I decided to read it instead of listening to the rest. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Elif Batuman? Anyone with more dramatic flair or sense of humor. Flawless It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a book this much for language, thought and tone alone. Thanks, Elif Batuman. Mind numbingly boring This book lacked any type of plot line.

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Audiobook by Rebecca Wells

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rebecca Wells) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:05:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Author: Rebecca Wells Narrator: Judith Ivey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 403 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Vivi and Siddalee Walker, an unforgettable mother-daughter team, get into a savage fight over a New York Times article that refers to Vivi as a "tap-dancing child abuser", the fallout is felt from Louisiana to New York to Seattle. Siddalee, a successful theater director with a huge hit on her hands, panics and postpones her upcoming wedding to her lover and friend, Connor McGill. Vivi's intrepid gang of lifelong girlfriends, the Ya-Yas, sashay in and conspire to bring everyone back together. Visit Ya-Ya.com, where you can: Critic Reviews: "One heck of a rollicking good read....You'll laugh. You'll cry. But you'll mostly want to laugh and offer Wells a hearty merci." (Columbus Dispatch) Members Reviews: Absolutely Fabulous Dahlin' This was a wonderful book! It made me realize a lot about my relationships with people. Namely my mother. You never know what shapes a persons life and makes them into the person they are. As usual the book is better than the movie Judith Ivey brings to life the wonderful southern charm of Vivienne and her relationship with her oldest child. struggled to finish This was a heartwarming read, but maybe a little too long and too drawn out. Wish I had heard this years and years ago! This book is so rich in the wisdom of human relationships, their messiness, their triumphs, their incomprehensibility. Rebecca Wells has opened me at 46 to understandings for which I am so grateful. Her storytelling is masterful, her imagery fresh and immediate. The characters are complex and imperfect, rich and real, free from judgement. Given by the the storyteller the blessing of being in all of their human frailty and glory. I leave this lovely book with a redemption of the relationships in my own life - especially my relationship with my mother - with a new curiosity and with a freedom from the disappointment and anger which have riddled that relationship for years. Love, understanding, forgiveness and a willingness to be patient and vulnerable reveal themselves to me through this delightful, sad and triumphant story as the magic elixirs of life! Thank you Rebecca Wells! Judith Ivey's narration/ dramatization is brilliant! I am from the south and delighted in her accents and the authenticity of her storytelling - right down to the acknowledgements where she says "and for my brother - Tom Wells - whom I love" in such a way that it gave me goosebumps all over. She is absolutely fabulous! Excellent book, outstanding narrator This audiobook had me laughing, crying, nodding my head and shuddering as the narrator told the story of a mother/daughter relationship and the stories behind it. It made me realize that we all have a story--that few people know. We all deserve to be loved for who we are, not who others think we should be. I will be more open and loving to the women in my family, as well as in my little world. I loved this book and will listen to it again when I've had time to live a bit first. Then I'll come back to the Ya-ya's for their wisdom! Judith Ivey does an amazing job giving each character their own voice and they are each exactly what I would have heard in my head if I had been reading it myself. LOVED IT!

The Promise Between Us Audiobook by Barbara Claypole White

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Claypole White) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:05:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Promise Between Us Author: Barbara Claypole White Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of The Perfect Son comes a hopeful tale of redemption, renewal, and the promise of love. Metal artist Katie Mack is living a lie. Nine years ago she ran away from her family in Raleigh, North Carolina, consumed by the irrational fear that she would harm Maisie, her newborn daughter. Over time she's come to grips with the mental illness that nearly destroyed her, and now funnels her pain into her art. Despite longing for Maisie, Katie honors an agreement with the husband she left behind - to change her name and never return. But when she and Maisie accidentally reunite, Katie can't ignore the familiarity of her child's compulsive behavior. Worse, Maisie worries obsessively about bad things happening to her pregnant stepmom. Katie has the power to help, but can she reconnect with the family she abandoned? To protect Maisie, Katie must face the fears that drove her from home, accept the possibility of love, and risk exposing her heart-wrenching secret. Members Reviews: Another Barbara Claypole White winner Beautiful and important read about OCD and how it threads through families. Read this book in two days. Barbara Claypole White does a fantastic job of portraying realistic, meaningful characters facing adversity and not so quiet suffering. Add to your TBR! Compelling and Keenly Insightful Favorite Quotes: You might have been blinded by love and lust, but Katelyn was always wound tighter than a dollar store watch. How did this happen? Two PhDs between them, and they couldnât figure out contraception. Iâm a welder who works in a helmet decorated with Power Girl stickers. Why were these horrid thoughts taking up a whole room in her brain? No, multiple rooms! Still as predictable as ever. Takes a small pair of balls to intimidate a small woman. ââCause I feel as if Iâve been skinny-dipping with snapping turtles. And oh, Lordyââhe tossed out an expression that reminded her of Robin Williams playing Mrs. Doubtfireââyou know how much I value my body parts.â Delaney had once complained that it was impossible to make Patrick jealous, but the look he gave Jake was, surely, reserved for muggers of little old ladies. My Review: This book should be required reading for all medical and psychological graduate students and interns. Written from five viewpoints The Promise Between Us was smartly written and endlessly fascinating, yet surprisingly easy to follow. I was quickly mesmerized and completely embedded within the craniums of these peculiar and cringe-worthy characters and have yet to fully resurface. I have a strong suspicion that these singularly unique yet fully formed individuals will be residing with me for quite some time. The storyline was tragic and heartbreaking while the characters were deeply flawed, fractured, and somewhat repellent, yet oddly compelling and endearing for their efforts. But the writing, oh the writing, it was stellar, superb, well-crafted, tantalizing, heartrending, poignant, painfully insightful, sharply honed, and exquisitely observant with unexpected yet perfectly pitched twists of levity, primarily from the most under-appreciated characters. I adore this author and would worship at an altar laden with her works. A Story of Hope The Promise Between Us is a story of hope. I found myself connecting with, and rooting for each of the characters throughout the novel.

Perennials Audiobook by Julie Cantrell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julie Cantrell) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 01:34:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perennials Author: Julie Cantrell Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Eva - known to all as Lovey - grew up safe and secure in Oxford, Mississippi, surrounded by a rich literary history and her mother's stunning flower gardens. But a shed fire, and the injuries that it caused, seemed to change everything...especially when her older sister, Bitsy, blamed Lovey for the irreparable damage. Bitsy became the cheerleader. The homecoming queen. The perfect Southern belle who could do no wrong. All the while, Lovey served as the family scapegoat, always bearing the brunt when Bitsy threw blame her way. At 18, suffocating in her sister's shadow, Lovey turned down a marriage proposal and fled to Arizona - a place as far from Mississippi as she could find. In time, she became a successful advertising executive and a weekend yoga instructor, carving a satisfying life for herself, free from Bitsy's vicious lies. But now that she's turning 45, Lovey is feeling more alone than ever and questioning the choices that have led her here. When she gets a call from her father insisting that she come home three weeks early for her parents' fiftieth anniversary, Lovey is at wits' end. She's about to close the biggest contract of her career, and there's a lot on the line. But despite the risks, her father's words, "family first", draw her right back to the red dirt roads of Mississippi. Lovey is welcomed home by a secret project - a memory garden her father has planned as an anniversary surprise for her mother. As she helps create this sacred space, Lovey begins to rediscover her roots, learning to live perennially in spite of life's many trials and tragedies. Years ago, Lovey chose to leave her family and the South far behind. But now that she's returned, she's realizing things at home were not always what they seemed. Southern Living Magazine Pick for Most Anticipated Books for Fall. Redbook Magazine Pick of 20 Must-Read Books by Women. Members Reviews: Perennials A wonderful book. The greatest gift of all the two sisters shared was having two loving parents whose own love for each other was a bright light. Like a beacon. I am grateful to the author for giving me this story. Beautiful writing Once again Julie Cantrell writes an amazing piece of literature. I love all of her books. "Spiritual" not necessarily Christian Perennials is the story of family: Sisters who are estranged; parents who dearly love one another even after 50 years. It's also the story of returning to one's roots. Eva [Lovey] leaves home to escape the lies her sister, Bitsey, has told about her for years. She made a good career in Arizona, but something is missing. When her father calls requesting her to come home for three weeks before her parent's 50th anniversary, Eva wonders what is going on.While there, Eva helps build a "prayer garden" for her Dad to give her mom on their anniversary. Her parents want the sisters to reconcile, but Bitsey is reluctant hiding the hurts she has experienced in her marriage. As Eva begins to return to her roots, tragedy strikes. There are multiple story lines that finally converge and the sisters learn to let go of past hurts and love again. The literature from Mississippi and the language of flowers are interwoven in the story. That being said, coming from Thomas Nelson, I expected a Christian novel.

If You Only Knew Audiobook by Kristan Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kristan Higgins) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 06:54:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If You Only Knew Author: Kristan Higgins Narrator: Amy Rubinate, Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 962 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sisterhood in all its drama, hilarity, and tears is at the heart of New York Times best-selling author Kristan Higgins' thoroughly captivating new novel, featuring the wit and romance that listeners have come to expect from the much-loved creator of the Blue Heron series. Wedding-dress designer Jenny Tate understands the happily ever after business, yet somehow she's still involved in her ex-husband's life. In fact Owen's new wife may - inexplicably - be Jenny's new best friend. Sensing this, well, relationship isn't helping her move on, Jenny trades the Manhattan skyline for her hometown up the Hudson, where she'll be able to bask in her sister Rachel's picture-perfect family life...and hopefully make one of her own. Her timing couldn't be more perfect, since Rachel will need her younger sister. Her idyllic marriage has just fallen to pieces in spectacular fashion after she discovers her husband sexting with one of his colleagues. Second chances aren't in Rachel's nature, but the desire for an intact family has her rethinking her stance on adultery, much to Jenny's surprise. Rachel points to their parents' "perfect" marriage as a shining example. But to protect her sister, Jenny may have to tarnish that memory - and their relationship - and reveal a secret about their family she's been keeping since childhood. During this summer of secrets and lies, temptation and revelation, Jenny and Rachel will rely on each other to find the humor in their personal catastrophes, the joy in their triumphs...and the strength to keep hanging on. Members Reviews: Great story and amazing performance! Funny yet touching. I love the ending and made me thought about life, love, family and marriage..Such a wonderful book. And I really like Xe Sands' performance!! I felt I could see her! her laughing, crying or smiling... Great great performance!!! EXCELLENCE made EXCELLENT thru the NARRATION. What did you love best about If You Only Knew? How the depth of each character progressed. What did you like best about this story? The humor and the narrators Have you listened to any of Xe Sands and Amy Rubinate s other performances before? How does this one compare? Never have but I will search them out now. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Too many to pick just one Good story - great characters Any additional comments? Loved it. The two female leads, sisters, were both wonderful characters. They were very different but very close. Their mother was a pill. Their father was deceased. One female, Rachael, was married with triplet girls. Her husband was a jerk. The other sister was divorced (dumped). In this book the two sisters are working through hard times and life in general. May sound boring, but it definitely was not. The story was interesting and I ran through every emotion - laughter, tears, anger, hatred, jealousy, etc. I am so glad I chose this book. One Good Book! What did you love best about If You Only Knew? I loved the story line, as predictable as it was, the characters were interesting and felt myself not wanting the book to end because now I won't know what is going on in their lives!! What was one of the most memorable moments of If You Only Knew? I was a big fan of the Leo, Jenny and Owen story line. I cried over Leo's situation (without giving anything away).

Sweet Tea Tuesdays Audiobook by Ashley Farley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ashley Farley) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:11:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Tea Tuesdays Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Linda Henning Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Three best friends met every Tuesday for 26 years. And then they stopped. From the author of the best-selling Sweeney Sisters series comes a novel of friendship, family, and hope. When new next-door neighbors Georgia, Midge, and Lula first assembled on Georgia's porch in Charleston for sweet tea, they couldn't have known their gathering was the beginning of a treasured tradition. For 26 years they have met on Tuesdays at four o'clock, watching the seasons change and their children grow up, supporting each other in good times and in bad. With their ambitions as different as their personalities, these best friends anticipate many more years of tea time. And then, one Tuesday, Georgia shares news that brings their long-standing social hour to an abrupt halt. And that's only the beginning as unraveling secrets threaten to alter their friendship forever. Members Reviews: Pulled on the Heart Strings... Pulled on the Heart Strings... Told well and can connect with all characters as the story jumps from perspectives. Amazing This book is one of those stories that remind you what you hope you and your friends will be like when youre all their age. A story full of love, support, and friendship. Real tear jerker too, so watch out Great story with great morals. Very engaging story. I had never read/listened to anything by this author before but after listening to this book I look forward to reading/listening to many more. I like her style of storytelling. Not my cup of tea any day if the week! I thought I had signed up for a lighthearted friend's story and it started out that way. It quickly turned sour when a prodigal daughter returns home with her girlfriend and not a potential husband. It was all downhill for me but I stuck it out til the last tea party. It was very disappointing. A book about nothing I was greatly disappointed after the reviews I read. This book was not particularly well written and I found it predictable throughout. Do yourself a favor and read or listen to something else.

Confessions of a Shopaholic Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:58:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confessions of a Shopaholic Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1887 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London's trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season's must-haves. The only trouble is that she can't actually afford it - not any of it. Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn't pay much at all. And lately Becky's been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank - letters with large red sums she can't bear to read - and they're getting ever harder to ignore. She tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But none of her efforts succeeds. Becky's only consolation is to buy herself something...just a little something... Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life - and the lives of those around her - forever. Sophie Kinsella has brilliantly tapped into our collective consumer conscience to deliver a novel of our times - and a heroine who grows stronger every time she weakens. Becky Bloomwood's hilarious schemes to pay back her debts are as endearing as they are desperate. Her "confessions" are the perfect pick-me-up when life is hanging in the (bank) balance. This book is also known as The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic. Critic Reviews: "Hilarious...hijinks worthy of classic I Love Lucy episodes." (USA Today) Members Reviews: shopaholic fun fun fun This is an amazingly funny book, I had tears coming down my face from laughing so hard. Mainly because I find myself doing the same types of things that the wonderful charachter Becky Bloomwood does to get out of debt. Positively fabulous! If you thought Bridget Jones' Diary was funny, wait until you read/hear Shopaholic. Enjoy. What a fun read! I am not into Chick Lit, but this book was great. The book is quirky, fresh, fun, humorous and has great characters. Emily Gray, the narrator, did an amazing job too. She really got the voice of our main character Becky down perfect. I would definitely recommend this book. how not to shop by Betty B great fun book.I had to read the neaxt one immediately.Sophie Kinsella has made a new comic character for our times.Read it and weep!(with laughter) Cute & Funny! I picked this book up after seeing it in the bookstore and thinking the title sounded fun (and I liked the artwork on the bookcover). I truly enjoyed this book! It was an easy listen and kept me laughing. Yes, some would say it is all about a girl and her shopping addiction and why can't she control herself, but that is what makes it funny! Also, the narrator for this series does a great job! Not so much! I really had high hopes for this book but I felt that the protagonist was very dull and shallow. The only reason I give it two stars is because of the short romantic scene, otherwise this was a bitter disappointment. I planned to get the other shopaholic books but thought better of it.

The Year of Fog Audiobook by Michelle Richmond

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michelle Richmond) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:58:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Year of Fog Author: Michelle Richmond Narrator: Carrington Macduffie Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From this devastating moment unfolds the spellbinding story of Abby Mason - photographer, fiancée, soon-to-be stepmother - and the consequences of her greatest error. Heartbreaking, uplifting, and beautifully told, it is a riveting tale of how life can change in an instant, of the search for the truth behind a child's disappearance, and of one woman's unwavering faith in the redemptive power of love. Critic Reviews: "[A] page-turner with a philosophical bent." (Booklist) "The book is beautifully paced; one feels Abby's clarity of purpose from the first page." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: a lot of promise I enjoyed this book for the most part -- it had echoes of "The Weight of Water" but lacked the literary tightness. Still, one is drawn into the story, wanting and caring to know the outcome. I thought the protagonist, Abby, was a sympathetically portrayed character whose distress and subsequent actions after a momentary lapse of supervision over a small girl were believable, and that readers/listeners can readily relate to her overwhelming feelings of guilt and confusion. The introductory passages to the chapters were intriguing, and I hope that the author's future writing will reflect more of the ambiguity of life and less of the "tie up all the loose ends" like a TV drama. In short, I don't think you would be disappointed in this book or regret spending money on it, but you may find some irksome - though not critical - flaws. A little disappointing What was most disappointing about Michelle Richmonds story? Nothing happened until the end. It was Abby searching everyday for almost a year with nothing. Several side trips of her life which had nothing to do with the story. I wouldn't recommend it. Strange ending What aspect of Carrington Macduffies performance would you have changed? She was ok What character would you cut from The Year of Fog? Goofy Any additional comments? There were many loopholes. Some of the happenings just didn't have any meaning to the story. Finding Emma's shoe, then nothing? It was basically boring. It could have been exciting With edits w/o edits--a good read... Any additional comments? I read this with my high school son. Then he got to meet the author at his school. This was a treat for him! We both enjoyed the book, felt the main character's deep remorse, and felt emotionally invested in her journey. To explain my rating, as an editor, I would have advised the author to cut some of the asides regarding her relationships that did not really add justification to the plot. Overall I saw where she was going, so some of the asides, especially the more salacious ones, were a bit gratuitous and distracting. Sans this point, it was a good read! Weak story, weaker narration. The narrator's voice as written is whiny and self-involved. The narration of the audio book compounds this flaw. The audio narrator (female) makes all of the male voices, when emotive, sound like stoned surfer dudes. The emotional climax of the novel is ruined when she barks out the male character's lines in a pathetic Keanu Reeves imitation even though the character is supposed to be a philosophy professor! Average read/listen Interesting story however I found the author to be to repetitive for me. Often she would interject information formally introduced for some unknown reason.

The Storm Sister Audiobook by Lucinda Riley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucinda Riley) — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:38:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Sister Subtitle: The Seven Sisters, Book 2 Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Noreen Leighton, Rachel Lincoln Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 648 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A talented sailor, Ally is about to compete in one of the world's most challenging yacht races when she hears the news of her adoptive father's sudden death. In the aftermath of the harrowing events that follow, Ally pursues the clues her father left her to the icy beauty of Norway. There, she begins to discover how her story is inextricably bound to that of a young unknown singer, Anna Landvik, who lived there over 100 years before. Critic Reviews: "What an absolutely fantastic storyteller - I was immediately immersed in the story, and absolutely compelled." (Katherine Webb on The Seven Sisters) Members Reviews: Terrible pronunciation of Norwegian words I really liked the storyline, but I did not enjoy the narration. I'm not found of entire books read in faux accents, and I cringed every time the narrator pronunced a Norwegian word! (And there are a lot of them, and not even hard ones). I guess that a non-Norwegian listener won't find this as bothering as me, but this ruined a lot of the listening experience for me, at least in the first part of the book. Aside from this, it was interesting to listen to a book set in Norway. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE NARRATION! IT RUINS THE STORY I read the first book in this series "The Seven Sisters" and wanted to continue with the story of the next sister.... BUT I haven't even finished the book yet, and I CANNOT STAND the narrator!!! I've been trying to figure out which one is the main narrator, and went online to each of their websites and listened to their voices, so I'm pretty sure the narrator who does the girls' voices is Noreen Leighton, but not positive. Anyway, she is simply awful! She tries to do the sisters' French accents, but narrates with a clipped, German-like cadence. It's like hearing fingernails on a blackboard! I know the story will be good as the first book had a very good story, but WHY did either Audible or the author pick this completely terrible narrator??? It's so difficult to listen to her on Audible! I'm not sure what voice(s) the other narrator is doing - I haven't heard yet, I don't think. Unless, Rachel Lincoln is the girls' voices and Noreen Leighton is the boys. Not sure, but whoever is doing what, I cannot STAND listening to the voices! Please don't have them do ANY other books, especially from this series. I won't be able to download them from Audible, but will have to buy the book and read it for myself - which I don't want to do as I do like to listen as I'm driving. Just don't use these narrators anymore!! UGH! Terrible Narration Ruins It I'm so disappointed in this adaptation as I had just finished "The Seven Sisters" and was hoping to move to the next book. I simply can't get past the terrible narration. The accent is abysmal and so distracting that I've given up on this book. Irritating narration Any additional comments? As others have said - the pronunciation of Norwegian words was truly horrible. They weren't even hard words in Norwegian. Was it not possible to find someone who speaks Norwegian to do the narration? Or at least talk to the people doing the narration and coach them? It was very distracting and really took away from the story for me.

Just for Now Audiobook by Rosalind James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosalind James) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:53:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just for Now Subtitle: Escape to New Zealand, Book Three Author: Rosalind James Narrator: Claire Bocking Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Rosalind Iiams Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: There's no place like home... For teacher Jenna McKnight, nothing spells "heartbreak" like finding her husband with somebody else--in her bed. It's clearly time to reinvent herself. A new body, a new city, and a new job later, she's done just that. The beautiful Auckland villa isn't really her home, though. Finn Douglas and his kids aren't really her family, however much she wishes they were. And playing house can be a dangerous game. Rugby star Finn Douglas is just looking for a temporary nanny and housekeeper. Not a girlfriend, and definitely not a wife. He can't resist Jenna's cooking, it's true. Who knew he'd have so much trouble resisting her? He wants to do what's right for his kids. But waiting is so hard... Note: This romance, like New Zealand, contains a bit of steam. If that isn't your cuppa, maybe visit some other country... er, audiobook. Members Reviews: Right as... I like to listen to audio books while mowing the lawn, driving long distances or cleaning my house. I have listened to many audio books and have even stopped a few when they became an unbearable shadow of the book. Just for Now: Escape to New Zealand has a great narrator, Claire Bocking, and her reading gives more life to the book than I anticipated. If you are new to audio books, here are a few points that make Claire such a great fit. First of all, ever character sounds believable. She has an advantage reading Jenna but she does an equally wonderful job reading Finns character. Secondly, Claire has great diction and keeps the novel flowing. Lastly, who wants to listen to a bad impersonation that takes away from the story? Unfortunately, there are many out there that do just that. As for the actual novel, Just for Now: Escape to New Zealand book 3 may be my favorite. Since I hope that James writes many more, this book sits tentatively at the top with a little wiggle room for future novels to claim #1. I really appreciated the depth the characters developed through action and dialogue. I come across a fair amount of books that often lack character development. No worries on that note when you read one of James novels. The age-old struggle of finding love among the balancing act of life with children makes Jenna and Finn a wonderful love story. The one criticism I would have is regarding Jenna and its a personality conflict on my part. I really dont think that I could be around someone who knew as much as Jenna and not feel resentment that she was such a nice person. I guess that reflects poorly on me but I kept thinking, I would have blown up over that or WOW! She is crazy understanding! I still liked her character overall and overlooked her goody two-shoes approach to life. :) Overall, the audio book for Just for Now: Escape to New Zealand book 3 is well worth the money and your time! I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own. Favorite so far Wish all the books were available on audible. I liked this by just finding it by a fluke. PLEASE get the rest and the series she has written. The narrator is excellent . Just for now is a great listen First, I would like to say Claire Bocking does an excellent job. Her voice is very clear and very likeable.

Happy Ever After Audiobook by Nora Roberts

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nora Roberts) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:22:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Happy Ever After Subtitle: The Bride Quartet, Book 4 Author: Nora Roberts Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1529 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Number-one New York Times best-selling author Nora Roberts cordially invites you to meet childhood friends Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac - the founders of Vows, one of Connecticuts premier wedding planning companies. Parker Brown turned the quartets childhood game of Wedding Day into their dream jobs. And now shes the face of Vows - the one who meets every brides demands; keeps every event on schedule; and brings Emmas romantic flowers, Laurels delicious treats, and Macs stunning photography together in one glorious package. She knows how to make dreams come true. Mechanic Malcolm Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker Brown - with her mile-long legs - is no exception. But as a good friend of Parkers brother, Mal knows that moving from minor flirtation to major hookup is a serious step. No man has rattled Parker in a long time, but the motorcycle-riding, raven-haired Mal seems to have a knack for it. His passionate kisses always catch her off guard, much like her growing feelings for him. Parkers business risks have always paid off, but now shell have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart. Members Reviews: This is a great close to this wonderful series. This is a great close to this wonderful series. Even though most Nora Roberts love stories are very predictable she has a way of writing characters that you know them. I can see being friends with these people I feel like I have been part of their lives. Parkers story is a great way to close out a great quartet. Wonderful ending! I was thrilled to see Nora Roberts was back to her previous form with this fourth book in the series. The characters were fun and enjoyable! I really loved this final chapter to such a great series. I'm going to miss the characters!!! Great ending to the series This was Parker's story. It tied everything up and we even got to see Mac's wedding. Only sorry we don't get to see the other three weddings. This is one of my favorite Nora Roberts series. Absolutely loved it! Loved It!!! I read this series and I have to say I loved it! I felt as if I knew each of the characters and was experiencing the story through them. I wanted to get married again and let Vows plan the whole thing. Great book! Quartet, Book 4 Easy listen. No need to rewind if you get distrated since the plot was simple and easy to follow.

After You Left Audiobook by Carol Mason

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carol Mason) — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 17:29:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After You Left Author: Carol Mason Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 479 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: You want to know what the worst thing is? It's not the embarrassment, or the looks on people's faces when I tell them what happened. It isn't the pain of him not being there - loneliness is manageable. The worst thing is not knowing why. When Justin walks out on Alice on their honeymoon, with no explanation apart from a cryptic note, Alice is left alone and bewildered, her life in pieces. Then she meets Evelyn, a visitor to the gallery where she works. It's a seemingly chance encounter, but Alice gradually learns that Evelyn has motives, and a heartbreaking story, of her own. And that story has haunting parallels with Alice's life. As Alice delves into the mystery of why Justin left her, the questions are obvious. But the answers may lie in the most unlikely of places... Members Reviews: I kept thinking 'what the heck???' For better or worse, After You Left will keep you on your toes. Is it a mystery? Well, yeah- but not the one you think it is. Is it literary? Maybe; some aspects of the book are quite fine while others are straight out of the chicklit handbook. Is it engaging? Yes- except when it isn't. And last, 'What did she say?' Narrator Knoweldon does an excellent job but in that whispery-childwoman voice that keeps me rewinding. Yep, I am ambivalent about After You Left. The story line seemed forced at times but the storytelling was excellent. I'll certainly try more Carol Mason novels because despite everything I've said, After You Left is better than 2/3 of the books I listen to. Rambling story with grating narration Try as I might I couldn't finish it and will ask for my first ever refund After You Left Very dry and boring. Very little emotion. Things that don't matter to the story. Rambling Nope Why couldn't they end the story? They just left it all unfinished. Too long of a book to end without wrapping up any of the stories. I wanted to like this book but couldn't This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Maybe someone with a lot of patience, who doesn't look for the narrator to match the character's voice. Would you ever listen to anything by Carol Mason again? If she better fit a character, yes. Any additional comments? The story's premise was good and well-intended, but the narrator was quite distracting. She couldn't emote well enough.

Twenties Girl Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:23:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenties Girl Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 902 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When the spirit of Lara's great-aunt Sadie - a feisty, demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion, love, and the right way to dance - mysteriously appears, she has one last request: Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadie's possession for more than 75 years, and Sadie cannot rest without it. Lara, on the other hand, has a number of ongoing distractions. Her best friend and business partner has run off to Goa, her start-up company is floundering, and she's just been dumped by the perfect man. Sadie, however, could care less. Lara and Sadie make a hilarious sparring duo, and at first it seems as though they have nothing in common. But as the mission to find Sadie's necklace leads to intrigue and a new romance for Lara, these very different "twenties" girls learn some surprising truths from each other along the way. Written with all the irrepressible charm and humor that have made Sophie Kinsella's books beloved by millions, Twenties Girl is also a deeply moving testament to the transcendent bonds of friendship and family. Members Reviews: My first Kinsella What made the experience of listening to Twenties Girl the most enjoyable? I bought the book based on reviews. The quirky and witty way of the authors writing made the book charming and enjoyable. However, the story was not very believable, but getting the book on sale is worth it. What did you like best about this story? I like the persistence of the ghost - but I DID NOT FALL IN LOVE with the main character. She was not a very honest person and that bugged me. She had other good qualities, but overall leans to become annoying. Which scene was your favorite? There are several funny scenes, I don't want to spoil the book. If you could rename Twenties Girl, what would you call it? The Dragonfly necklace Any additional comments? Did not like the bad language, was uncalled for. Needed a bit more character development It is a "light read" nothing that makes you think or change your ways. I might give the author another try based on reviews. Narration was ok -- male voices were just ok. All the Same, but good for a laugh This is a silly SK book - like all of them. I love the reader and have moments of laughing out loud. This isnt for you if you're not looking for silliness. Silly, but fun It is necessary to turn off your brain for this book, but sometimes that's ok! Very fun, silly, and a great beach listen.I'm glad the cost was dropped down to one credit- it was worth one, but not two. Very enjoyable and much better than expected!!! I am a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella novels and have listed to all her audiobooks. I left this one for last because the title never really captured my attention. I have to tell you that I was VERY pleasantly surprised as I enjoyed this audiobook immensely. Like one of the other reviewers mentioned, you have to set aside the fact that Lara is in touch with the spirit of her Great Aunt Sadie. Lara really develops a believable relationship with her aunt and the story line involves mystery, romance, and above all, family values. A winner for sure! I highly recommend this novel! Great Aunt Sadie Not sure this is my favorite Kinsella, but it was very enjoyable. I love her intricate plots. This one requires a complete suspension of disbelief, even without the presence of the ghost. But it's always fun to see how masterfully this author wraps up all the plot lines.

Sisters Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:04:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sisters Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Sam Freed Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 263 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Suddenly, four sisters who have been fervently pursuing success and their own lives reunite to share one New York brownstone, to support each other and their father, and to pick up the pieces while one sister struggles to heal her shattered body and soul. A bustling house is soon filled with eccentric dogs, laughter, tears, friends, men, and the kind of honesty and unconditional love only sisters can provide. But as the four women settle in, they are forced to confront the directions of their respective lives. With unerring insight and compassion, Danielle Steel tells a compelling story of sisters who are irrevocably woven into the fabric of each other's lives. Brilliantly blending humor and heartbreak, she delivers a powerful message about the fragility and the wonder of life. Members Reviews: Sisters This audio book was wonderful, especially is you have sisters. Danielle Steel grabs you write into the book...Enjoy all its worth it. Typical D.S. Read Okay, we buy her books to be entertained and to listen to a story that you know will always end up okay. That is exactly what you get with this. I would like to hear a D.S. novel narrated by a woman one day, I get tired of hearing the men's voice for her books, especially since her main characters are always women. Sisters...wonderful!!!! As I listened to this book at times tears rolled down my checks as the story was so real and heart-warming. It really brings life home to you. This is a must for anyone looking for a real life like story with family that pulls together....loved every word! Great another Good one Loved it! heartwarming. Simply beautiful. A bit sad, but i couldnt put this one down.

The Devil Wears Prada Audiobook by Lauren Weisberger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Weisberger) — Fri, 03 Oct 2003 18:47:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil Wears Prada Author: Lauren Weisberger Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1608 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Devil Wears Prada gives a rich and hilarious new meaning to "the boss from Hell." Narrated in Andrea's smart, refreshingly disarming voice, it traces a deep, dark, devilish view of life at the top only hinted at in gossip columns. From sending the latest, not-yet-in-stores Harry Potter to Miranda's children in Paris by private jet, to serving lattes to Miranda at precisely the piping hot temperature she prefers, Andrea is sorely tested each and every day - and often late into the night. She puts up with it all by keeping her eyes on the prize: a recommendation from Miranda that will get Andrea a top job at any magazine of her choosing. As things escalate from the merely unacceptable to the downright outrageous, however, Andrea begins to realize that the job a million girls would die for may just kill her. And even if she survives, she has to decide whether the job is worth the price of her soul. Critic Reviews: "Miranda's behavior is so insanely over-the-top that it's a gas to see what she'll do next, and to try to guess which incidents were culled from real life." (Amazon.com) "Weisberger has penned a comic novel that manages to rise to the upper echelons of the chick-lit genre." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: You won't be able to stop the player We listened to this book on a long car trip, and we almost ran out of gas listening to it because we didn't want to stop! The story goes from one unbelievable action to another, and just when you think you've seen the most selfish act on earth, another comes along. The narration is flawless. Just make sure you start on a full tank and you have fresh batteries in your audio player! Don't miss this one. Funny and Light Skip the movie -the book is much better- This is a light book that has some substance to it and is very entertaining. Even if you don't like the main characters at first you may change your mind. narrator's voice is great for the role Outrageous Great light listening. The story about the boss from hell and selling one's soul to the devil. I enjoyed Weisenberger's storytelling style especially her vivid descriptions. The reader had a pleasant voice and the recording was easy to understand. If you love the movie, DON'T listen to this What would have made The Devil Wears Prada better? I don't know if it was the story or just the narration, but this book was so hard to follow and stay interested. I LOVE the movie version, but the Andi in this story is whiney and unlikeable. I felt the story jumped around a lot and maybe it would have been easier to follow in print, but it'd jump to a completely different time and I'd rewind a bit thinking I must have missed the transition. Lots of Fun This audiobook is full of vivid scenes, witty satire, outrageous escapades, and surprising twists and turns. I found myself really rooting for Andrea, the assistant, as she learned to cope with her wicked boss Miranda and figured out what was important to her. This is a fairly long listen, and some parts seemed a bit overly detailed.

Still Me Audiobook by Jojo Moyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jojo Moyes) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:57:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Me Author: Jojo Moyes Narrator: Anna Acton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Still Me by Jojo Moyes, read by Anna Acton - the third Lou Clark novel by Jojo Moyes, following the number one international best sellers Me Before You and After You. Lou Clark knows too many things.... She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend, Sam, in London. She knows her employer is a good man, and she knows his wife is keeping a secret from him. What Lou doesn't know is she's about to meet someone who's going to turn her whole life upside down. Because Josh will remind her so much of a man she used to know that it'll hurt. Lou won't know what to do next, but she knows that whatever she chooses is going to change everything. Critic Reviews: Praise for Me Before You: "A triumph." (Elle) "A tremendous read." (The Daily Mail) "Magical and heartbreaking." (Marie Claire) Members Reviews: Perfect Wow! As soon as I started reading this book I got goosebumps because it was just so thrilling to be back in Louisa Clark's world once again. This book starts in such a fun way with Lou at border control, about to enter the USA, everything she is doing and feeling is so relatable and instantly you remember why you love her as a character so much. There are so many classic Louisa moments in this book, from genuine moments of honestly an heart to moments of insecurity and some really clumsy and or drunken mishaps. She is a great character and I am so pleased that Jojo Moyes has decided to bring her back for a third time, long live Louisa Clark. Of course there are some new characters to meet in this book as well and most of them just happen to be New Yorkers, which is great fun to read about as well. But what Jojo Moyes has done is recognise that there are so many people from so many other countries who live in this city and the characters really reflect this, I think she made a really good choice here! Fear not, we get to catch up with Louisa's lovely family as well, when we got to hear from them through phone calls and visits, it really did feel like I was speaking to home as well, these characters have been so brilliantly written to feel like family to the reader as much as to Louisa. Then there is the fact that the majority of this book is set in Manhattan. I loved seeing the city through Louisa's eyes and visiting places with her that I have visited myself. It has that little bit of "Devil Wears Prada' about it because obviously Louisa is new to the city but must find her way around and get into the rhythm of New York so that she can get on with her new job, and there are some very funny moments that come out of this. One of my favourite things is that she frequently stumbles across the difference between purse and handbag, something that I can really relate to and something I'm glad was included in this book. In terms of the plot, I would say that this, the third in the series is a little more upbeat than the previous two novels and the plot is therefore a little slower in pace. It is very much all about Louisa's new start and I loved the fact that Jojo Moyes keeps it simple and really does focus in on that. She doesn't go too far into the ins and outs of the consequences of visas and plane fares and that makes for a real escapist read.

Mariana Audiobook by Susanna Kearsley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susanna Kearsley) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:11:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mariana Author: Susanna Kearsley Narrator: Carolyn Bonnyman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-10 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1138 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Juliet Beckett believes in destiny. When she moves into Greywethers, a beautiful 16th-century farmhouse, she suspects that more than coincidence has brought her there. The locals are warm and welcoming, especially the eligible squire of Crofton Hall. Yet beneath the ordinaries, Julia senses a haunting sadness about her new home. Then she learns of Mariana, a beautiful young woman who lived there 300 years ago. It seems history has been waiting for Julia.... Critic Reviews: "An intense and gripping novel that is almost impossible to put down. The reader would be well advised to seek out a comfortable chair to experience an exceptional read." (The Winnipeg Free Press) Members Reviews: I was hooked when I heard the Narrator's voice! Although purchasing the Book originally for my Wife, I decided to have a break from my usual Seafaring & Crime Audiobooks. Well! What a surprise this one turned out to be! Carolyn Bonnyman's intimate reading style made me feel that she was sitting opposite me over a cup of coffee and telling me this tale in an almost whispered voice! Her ability to enhance the somewhat eerie setting just with her voice was quite captivating. Although I would not normally have selected such a Book for myself, I am so glad I did! Terrific read Would you listen to Mariana again? Why? I very much enjoyed this book. The story was well written, the plot was interesting and the characters had depth and personality. Didn't see that coming! When I first started listening to this book I struggled with the constant changes in time, but as the book progressed and I relaxed into the story I revelled in all the twists and turns. Mariana is a book that you can't multi-task with - it demands full concentration - a lapse of a few minutes will leave you wondering just what happened and how you missed it. It is a book that needs to be read a couple of times to fully understand and appreciate its underlying intricacies. The narration of the book is excellent and flows easily around each character. What about Jeff I don't know what to think overall. At the end I was a little sad and confused. I feel a very important person in the story was left unexplained. However overall the book accomplished what I'm looking for whenever I read ... to totally take me to a different place for a while and left missing the characters as if I know them when the book is done. As for the reader I don't feel she gave enough inflection in her voice to totally convince me of who the characters were. Not your typical time travel If you could sum up Mariana in three words, what would they be? creative, romantic, satisying What does Carolyn Bonnyman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Carolyn Bonnyman's voice is magical. So gentle and intimate, with great accents. She doesn't over-do character voice changes - makes it all so seemless.

Bridget Jones's Diary Audiobook by Helen Fielding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Fielding) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:03:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bridget Jones's Diary Author: Helen Fielding Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 731 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A dazzling urban satire of modern human relations? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? The third installment in Bridget Jones' journey, Mad About the Boy, will be out in October 2013. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant evocation of life as a single girl in a certain time... reads like Anita Loos out of Jane Austen, and any woman who has ever had a job, a relationship or indeed a mother will read it and roar" (The Times) "I cannot recommend a book more joyfully... Hilariously funny, miraculously observed, endlessly touching" (Daily Telegraph) "Wild comedy... observed with merciless, flamboyant wit. A gloriously funny book" (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: love I'm am loving g this is book so funny so cute can't wait to start next one loved the movie but the book is even better. love. the love story and the performance is great loved her voice work great book Still wonderful! Have read this book half a dozen times and this is my first foray into Bridget's world on audio. Exactly the right voice for this entertaining character. Still laughed aloud at bits that I've read many times. Highly recommended. fantastic narrator, great book What made the experience of listening to Bridget Jones's Diary the most enjoyable? the narrator sounds exactly like a Bridget would, as well as the Mother and even the guys. She does a superb job, incredible acting talent. The book jumps off the earphones :) What other book might you compare Bridget Jones's Diary to and why? none so far, it's the best, i read it twice in a row already Which scene was your favorite? no particular one Hmmm I forgot how much women were required to hate themselves in the 90s. Yikes. Cute story, but I'm glad feminism has moved forward. A laugh If you could sum up Bridget Jones's Diary in three words, what would they be? Everyday singelton fun! What other book might you compare Bridget Jones's Diary to and why? I know that it is surpose to be a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudices, but somehow I fell like that comparison takes something away from the finesse of Helen Fieldings book. Any additional comments? I love the movie, but every time I read the book I remember just how much more it brings to the story. So If you like the movie - read the book, not because it is better by leaps, but it really brings more to the world of Bridget Jones!

Southern Ruby Audiobook by Belinda Alexandra

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Belinda Alexandra) — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:46:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Southern Ruby Author: Belinda Alexandra Narrator: Caroline Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 284 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Forbidden love. Family secrets. A twist of fate. The stunning new generational saga from Belinda Alexandra, best-selling author of Tuscan Rose and White Gardenia. In New Orleans - the city of genteel old houses covered in Spanish moss, of seductive nightlife, of Creole, voodoo and jazz - two women separated by time and tragedy will find each other at last. Amanda, orphaned as a child and suffering the loss of her beloved grandmother, has left Sydney in search of a family she never knew. Ruby, constrained by the expectations of society and class, is carrying a lifetime of secrets. Amanda's arrival sparks revelations long buried: a double life, a forbidden love, and a loss that cannot be forgotten. Southern Ruby is a sweeping story of love, passion, family and honour. Alternating in time between the 1950s and the eve of Hurricane Katrina, it is also a tribute to a city heady with music, drama, history and superstition which has borne the tumults of race and class and the fury of nature but has never given up hope. Critic Reviews: "Filled with glamour, heartbreak, drama and suspense." (The Age) "Intrigue, passion, betrayal - all the ingredients for a must-read novel." (Woman's Day) Members Reviews: Absolutely brilliant! I have been a huge Belinda fan ever since I discovered them in 2010. Authors Kate Morton and Belinda Alexandra are two of my all-time faves. I didn't even realize this had come out, so when I saw it in the new releases, I was thrilled. I devoured it all in almost one entire listen. It did not disappoint! Right away the story grabs you and sucks you in. I love, love, love, dramatic fiction stories about genealogy, family secrets and historical places. This novel about an Australian woman uncovering her roots in New Orleans was gorgeous both in writing and setting. And as usual, Caroline Lee was perfect. I've said it before... she is my all-time favorite narrator, and I am a devoted fan. She brings you into the story so well that at times one forgets it's even a book - it feels so realistic. I adored it, and my only complain was that it had to end. Highly recommend!! Terrible NOLA/Southern Accent Good story. I like Caroline Lee, but her Southern/NOLA accent and pronunciation of local places...in a word- TERRIBLE, just terrible. It made the story difficult to listen to at first. Once I got involved I overlooked the accent. It probably won't bother someone who is not from the South or from USA for that matter, but to a local it was awful. Narration was horrible! I love Belinda Alexandra books. I have listened to all of them. And I love Caroline Lee. But her narration on this book was horrible. The southern American accent was butchered in this book. Several words were pronounced wrong. It was very distracting. The book itself was pretty good. Interesting to hear about segregation in the 50s and what people went through during hurricane Katrina. Please try and read the book instead of listening to it. Would be much more enjoyable. Love narrator. Caroline Lee ALWAYS brings the books to life. I'm a Southern girl that and the reviews of her narration isn't fair. I can say that I buy books whenever she is the narrator.

When We Danced at the End of the Pier Audiobook by Sandy Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sandy Taylor) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:24:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When We Danced at the End of the Pier Subtitle: Brighton Girls Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Sandy Taylor Narrator: Rebecca Courtney Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Brighton, 1930: Maureen O'Connell is a carefree girl, but war is looming, and life will never be the same again. Jack and Nelson have always been dear friends to Maureen. Despite their different backgrounds, they've seen each other through thick and thin. The candle Maureen's always held for Jack burns bright, but just as she's found love, war wrenches them apart. With Jack no longer by her side and Nelson at war, can Maureen look to a brighter future? Critic Reviews: "It has all the ingredients for a perfect read: fantastic, loveable and very real characters, an emotional and compelling storyline, and a brilliant setting in time and place." (Louise Douglas) "I loved this novel so much, even though its probably the most heart-breaking story Ive read all year...it will totally absorb you and capture your heart." (That Thing She Read) Members Reviews: Beautiful wartime story! This novel is based around a group of children growing up in Brighton prior to and during WW2. As beautiful and heartbreaking as any wartime love story. Beautifully narrated by Rebecca Courtney, the story follows the children from a very young age to aduthood with all tbe laughter, heartbreak and sorrow growing up can bring. This is a very good novel, highly recommended...but if I hear the word "daddy" one more time I might just scream! A must read for all wartime romance fans! Great I really loved it, it was a lovely story, the reader was super. Will look for more by the author. Absolutely loved this Absolutely loved the first two books and couldn't wait for this to be released. Loved the story from start to finish. Very sad in places but laughed out loud at others. Highly recommend for a feel good lovely book

A Dangerous Legacy Audiobook by Elizabeth Camden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Camden) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:11:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dangerous Legacy Author: Elizabeth Camden Narrator: Morgan Hallett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Telegraph operator Lucy Drake is a master of Morse code, but the presence of Sir Colin Beckwith at a rival news agency puts her livelihood at risk. Despite their rivalry, Lucy realises Colin's connections could be just what her family needs to turn the tide of their long legal battle over their stolen fortune. When she negotiates an unlikely alliance with him, neither of them realises how far the web of treachery they're wading into will take them. Critic Reviews: "Camden is the master of historical inspirational romance." (Booklist) Members Reviews: I read a lot and this is the best book I have read in a very long time! That was incredible. A page turner!!! It took so many interesting turns! Usually my lacking cognitive issues make it hard to keep track of the details of the book but this one was so easy. Extremely well written!!! History, mystery and romance I've read several books by this author and enjoyed them all. It was exciting to read about the early days of the telegraph invention as well as the invention of the plumbing apparatus that enabled water to flow upwards to accommodate buildings with upper floors. Throw in a mysterious plot, and an unlikely romance and you have a wonderful story that is hard to put down. Great book! This was such a great story. It really was intense in spots but equally joyful & thought provoking. It will go down as one of my favorites. Another great Camden novel Another great Camden novel! I LOVED Colin and Lucy, their dialogue and humor was fantastic and a lot of growth for both of them was nice to seee. Elizabeth Camden Does It Again I loved this book. A beautifully written, clean story of love and intrigue. She proves you donât have to fill the pages of a book with steamy sex scenes and bad language to write a great, page turner of a story.

The Saturday Evening Girls Club Audiobook by Jane Healey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Healey) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:58:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saturday Evening Girls Club Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jane Healey Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For four young immigrant women living in Boston's North End in the early 1900s, escaping tradition doesn't come easy. But at least they have one another and the Saturday Evening Girls Club, a social pottery-making group offering respite from their hectic home lives - and hope for a better future. Ambitious Caprice dreams of opening her own hat shop, which clashes with the expectations of her Sicilian-born parents. Brilliant Ada secretly takes college classes despite the disapproval of her Russian Jewish father. Stunning Maria could marry anyone yet guards her heart to avoid the fate of her Italian Catholic mother, broken down by an alcoholic husband. And shy Thea is torn between asserting herself and embracing an antiquated Jewish tradition. The friends face family clashes and romantic entanglements, career struggles and cultural prejudice. But through their unfailing bond, forged through their weekly gathering, they'll draw strength - and the courage to transform their immigrant stories into the American lives of their dreams. Members Reviews: A Sweet Story I enjoyed this gently told story about young women growing up as first generation immigrants in early 1900s Boston. The focus of the story was centered on hope and changing the old and familiar ways of living. With the support of the club and a collection of generous society ladies the girls lives were transformed. The story was very positive, for me almost a bit too positive. At times, I thought it was a little too rose colored glasses and overly smooth and easy in the way things worked out. In reality, life for young women at the time was difficult and no matter how hard they worked not everyone had such success. That said, this book was an upbeat story which nicely captured the historic feeling of the time. Could NOT finish! I tried I really tried listening and trying to get into "The Saturday Evening Girls Club" but it was NOT a novel from the year 1908! Okay I'm petty, but if an author is using a certain year they better do some research and this author didn't! She didn't research pay scale for a woman in 1908. She didn't research when the 1st car was invented, and last, which bothered me so much..look at this cover..the cover of the book...does it say 1908!!! It was good in the beginning until I also realized the POV was coming from one of the girls? There are 4 girls and 1 was the POV..this author needs to re write this again..especially when a girls is getting married and says "I heard (with tears in her voice...my words) about the marriage night...boohoo...WHERE DOES IT GO? WHERE DOES IT COME OUT?" Obviously trying to ask about sex, but it just didn't read right... I do not like this book, I couldn't even finish it and I hate when I can't recommend a book audible or not...not worth it. awesome enjoyed the story of the 4 girls and their challenges and their success in life. The narrator was fabulous. multi cultural knowledge Early 1900's are a period I knew very little about. Good stories are told, which are fictitious and very telling. A Happy Historical Read I was disappointed when The Saturday Evening Girls Club came to an end. I didn't want to leave Caprice and friends, women who lived in a time where people socialized in person instead of via the technology of today's world.

The Angel Tree Audiobook by Lucinda Riley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucinda Riley) — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:36:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Angel Tree Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 597 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Thirty years have passed since Greta Marchmont left the Marchmont Hall. Now she finally returns, with amnesia and no memory of her past. But a walk through the wintry landscape leads to a disturbing discovery: she comes across a grave in the forest, and the weathered inscription on the cross tells her that her own son is buried here. Greta begins to search for the woman she once was, and to do so she must summon all of her courage.... Critic Reviews: "Spellbinding storytelling." (Choice on The Midnight Rose) "A captivating read from Lucinda Riley." (Daily Mail on The Midnight Rose) Members Reviews: Surprisingly Good! Hesitated in purchasing this book because there were so few reviews, but so glad I took the chance. Although the story was not real suspenseful, it was both in depth and had great character development. Also, narration was incredible! J.B. did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. I actually grew to care for them, and wanted to find out what happened to each of them. Story was definitely long, but the time still passed quickly. Try it out, and do not think you will be disappointed with the purchase. Great book! Terrific performance! This was my favorite of her books so far! Truly three dimensional in character development. Engaging Excellently drawn characters. The narration added tremendously to the story! I usually listen to audiobooks while I exercise and drive, but I could not wait to get to the end of this story. Thank you for the great entertainment! Great! True Lucinda Riley .Loved the story and narator!! This book pulls you in and although predictable at times, still captures your attention. Loved this story This story is awesome! A twisted suspenseful story! Great clean fiction. Maybe one love scene and a few curses words. I love this author!

Frederica Audiobook by Georgette Heyer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Georgette Heyer) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:22:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frederica Author: Georgette Heyer Narrator: Clifford Norgate Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1487 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Rich and handsome, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the Marquis of Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. But when a distant connection applies to him for help, he finds himself far from bored. ©1965 Georgette Heyer; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "A writer of great wit and style... I've read her books to ragged shreds." (Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph) "One of Georgette Heyer's more adorable heroines." (Saturday Review) Members Reviews: Frederica Frederica is one of Georgette Heyers best, and translates wonderfully into audio. I thoroughly enjoyed this audio version of one of my long time favorites. Narrator Clifford Norgate does a wonderful job making these charactors come to life. Thank you Audible for making books by this author available. Please keep them coming. Enormous pleasure!! Wonderful audio book presentation - the reader is exceptionally good, handling the variety of characters with charm and animation. I adore Georgette Heyer novels, and this one, while possibly not the most traditionally romantic (ie the heroine while very charming, is a little prosaic) has a wonderful richness of plot and characterisation. Spend the money and experience the pleasure. Very Addicting This was my very first Georgette Heyer book and first romance novel ever. I prefer historical books, usually ones closely based on factual people and events. I took a chance on this is and it paid off. Heyer is a master of the Regency period with well-developed characters and attention to detail on clothing, houses, furniture, carriages - EVERYTHING. No one can describe the intricacies of a gentleman's cravat better! Since the narrator can either make or break an audiobook, Clifford Norgate is excellent. I was so impressed by this book that, in less than 90 days, I BOUGHT EVERY GEORGETTE HEYER AUDIOBOOK AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE.COM - ALL 23!!! Not all are as good as this one but all are better than any others in the genre, short of Jane Austin. My favorites are the mystery stories "Behold, Here's Poison" and "The Unfinished Clue", along with "Fredrica", "Beth Tangle", "Black Sheep", and "Royal Escape". "Infamous Army" had too much military minutiae which bogged the whole story down, while "The Nonesuch" is just weak overall compared to the other books. Favorite Heyer Audible! I have listened now to many, many of Georgette Heyer's titles, but this remains my favorite. Clifford Norgate does an excellent job of staying in his many character's voices. Richard Armitage and Anne Flosnick are other favorites, but Norgate's execution of this story is priceless. Let's face it this story is filled with such wit that it is a gem of a tale for a talented narrator. I am listening to it for the 2nd time and find myself chuckling all the time. It's excellent. Don't miss it! not run-of-the mill chick lit This is a delightful mixture of light Austen-like comedy of manners with a dash of P.G. Wodehouse mania. There is no bodice ripping, violence, or sex (but no gritty social realism or insight either,of course) -- just "happily ever after" written (and read) well enough for the listener to suspend disbelief. Heyer's books have stood the test of time, while I don't think most chick lit will.

My Everything Audiobook by Katie Marsh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katie Marsh) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 05:18:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Everything Author: Katie Marsh Narrator: Alex Tregear Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: On the day Hannah is finally going to tell her husband she's leaving him, he has a stroke...and life changes in an instant. Tom's only 32. Now he can't walk or cut up his own food, let alone use his phone or take her in his arms. And Hannah's trapped. She knows she has to care for her husband, the very same man she was ready to walk away from. But with the time and fresh perspective he's been given, Tom reevaluates his life and becomes determined to save his marriage. Can he once again become the man his wife fell in love with, or has he left it too late? My Everything is an engrossing debut novel. It will make you cry, laugh and stop to think about what's really important in life. Critic Reviews: "Devastatingly good - wonderfully warm, heartbreakingly real and completely uplifting." (Miranda Dickinson) Members Reviews: Too much describing I gave up this book after 6 hours as it didn't seem to be going anywhere just a lot of descriptions of things and no storyline.

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses Audiobook by Jenny Hale

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Hale) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:33:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses Subtitle: A Feel Good Christmas Romance Novel Author: Jenny Hale Narrator: Katherine Fenton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: An uplifting, beautiful story about never letting go of your dreams, the special magic of a family Christmas...and the rush of falling in love under the mistletoe. Single mother Abbey Fuller loves her family more than anything and doesn't regret for a moment having had to put her dreams of being an interior designer on hold. But with her son, Max, growing up, when a friend recommends her for a small design job, she jumps at the chance. How hard can it be? Nick Sinclair needs his house decorated in time for his family's festive visit - and money is no object. What he doesn't need is to be distracted from his multimillion-dollar business - even if it is Christmas. When Abbey pulls up to the huge Sinclair mansion, she has a feeling she might be out of her depth. And when she meets the gorgeous, brooding Nicholas Sinclair, she knows that shes in real trouble.... With the snow falling all around, can Abbey take the chance to make her dreams of being a designer come true? And can she help Nick to finally enjoy the magic of Christmas? Members Reviews: aloof handsome millionaire intrigued by simpleton woman ridden with welfare mentality "Feel good romance!?!" I kept yelling at my car speakers REALLY BROAD, you told him you didn't know how to eat pasta!?!?! Ohh rich handsome loner millionaire YOU FIND HER LACK OF DINNER TABLE ETIQUETTE CHARMING? Nope. Can't deal. I tried for 2 days I really did. It was supposed to be a short mushy book club read but ... the over the top welfare mentality was a turn off. Her questioning his car collection for instance reminded me of note someone shared recently on social media that said: ''A guy looked at the Corvette the other day and said I wonder how many people could have been fed for the cost of that car. I replied I am not sure, it fed a lot of families in Kentucky who built it, it fed the people who make the tires, it fed the people who made the components, it fed the people in the copper mine who mined the copper for the wires, it fed people who make the trucks that haul the copper ore. That's the difference between capitalism and welfare mentality. When you buy something,you put money in people's pockets and give them dignity for their skills'' Anyway, if all that gives you butterflies and charmed vibes, I recommend listening to the performer at 1.25. Enjoyed the other Jenny Hale Christmas novel more This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The characters didn't feel believable to me. Would you ever listen to anything by Jenny Hale again? Yes, as the other book was better. How did the narrator detract from the book? This narrator was not a match for the character. Her tone did not seem to match the dialogue given to the character. A Xe Sands type voice would have been better for this novel. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Some renovation/small business mention struggle, but not enough. The premise was interesting. Any additional comments? This book should have been right up my alley for Christmas reading, and I was surprised how much it didn't work for me. I do think the narration was a big part of this. Unlikely Coupling! I really wanted to Love this book with its Christmas theme. Not to be.

Love the One You're With Audiobook by Emily Giffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emily Giffin) — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:44:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love the One You're With Author: Emily Giffin Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 617 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: This is a story about why we chose to love the ones we love, and why we just can't forget the ones who aren't right for us. Critic Reviews: "Giffin's snappy prose makes Ellen's dilemma compelling, once again proving she's at the top of the chick-lit pack." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Love The One Your With Great Chick Book for beach or in the car heading for the beach! Great listen! Loved her first book I loved Emily's first 2 books, Something Borrowed and the 2nd Something Blue. I found this book overly predicatable, but I really did have a feeling of loving or hating each Character. The book was good I would recommand it to people who liked her first 2 books. Elightening for married couples I started to get a little tired of the typical titilating affair at the beginning of the story, but was totally satisfied with the reasons for the telling of the tale by the end! winey story I am usually such a fan of stories of Unrequited Love but I found this book to be a tad bit annoying.... I just wanted to take the lead character and shake her and say, "well you did this to yourself" All she did was be winey and played the victim in this story. I loved all of the other books by by this author, but this one, not so much. Cute I just moved from Chicago to Atlanta so I could relate to this story a bit! Good chick lit book. Quick!

The Friday Night Knitting Club Audiobook by Kate Jacobs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Jacobs) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:55:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Friday Night Knitting Club Author: Kate Jacobs Narrator: Carrington Macduffie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 942 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: However, unexpected changes soon throw these women's lives into disarray, and the shop's comfortable world gets shaken up like a snow globe. When the unthinkable happens, they realize what they've created - not just a knitting club, but a sisterhood. Critic Reviews: "Kate Jacobs' breezy first novel reads like Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan." (USA Today) "[P]oignant twists propel the plot and help the pacing find a pleasant rhythm." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Wanted to like it but constantly disappointed. The best part of the book was the knitting stuff -- and I don't even knit. The characters had potential, but the writing was hackneyed and vastly in need of editing ("said her blond friend" etc.). I'm always looking for books about groups of women, though, and kept listening even though I found myself shaking my head at almost every turn. And I'm not generally judgmental about what they call "chick-lit" but most of what I've read before (Sophie Kinsella, Jane Green, etc.) is well written. I agree with the reviewer above who said the way it ended was unbelievable and difficult to take. I also had major issues with what passed for parenting skills in the book. (Spoiler alert: Who rewards their kid for running away with an instant trip to Scotland?) The book actually left me depressed about the state of publishing instead of the fate of the characters. This one should frogged. I am a knitter, and it seeemed that a lot of other knitters liked this book. So I chose it, and boy, was it painful. HORRIBLY written, boring characters, incredibly cliche'ed stereotypes, and unrealistic stories. Georgia gives up a place at Dartmouth to stay with her friend, who then gets in and goes? No, this does NOT happen. What was she THINKING? The narrator was awful too, but I'm not going to hold it against her. I wouldn't be able to read this drivel either. Surprised The book kind of grew on me for the first 3/4 of the book - a "comfortable" read (listen) and no heavy action. But the ending was so wrong (not what happened but the way it happened) - and from a medical point of view - inaccurate. I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. That kind of ruined it for me. Sad. I rarely give up on a book. This one just drove me to throw it over and to look for something else. Honestly, I'm not sure how it got published in the first place. Have editors been decommissioned to the point that an entire book can be made up of trite cliche'd phrases? I love to knit. I hate this book. narration issues The book is OK. The narration is not so great. In particular, the voices of the two black characters are bizarre and, to me, grating. The voices don't fit what we know about the characters.

Ruddy Gore Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:47:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruddy Gore Subtitle: A Phryne Fisher Mystery, Book 7 Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 633 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The glorious Phryne Fisher returns to the spotlight in her seventh adventure. Fisher is an independent, unconventional PI with competence, unflappability and flamboyance in equal measures. Running late to the Hinkler gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, she meets some thugs in a dark alley and handles them convincingly before they can ruin her silver dress. Phryne then finds that she has rescued a gorgeous Chinese, Lin Chung, and his grandmother, and is briefly mistaken for a deity. Denying divinity but accepting cognac, she later continues safely to the theater. But it's an unexpected evening as her night is again interrupted by a most bizarre death onstage. What links can Phryne possibly find between the ridiculously entertaining plot of Ruddigore, the city's Chinese community, and the actors treading the boards of His Majesty's Theatre? Drawn backstage and onstage, Phryne must solve an old murder and find a new murderer, and, of course, banish the theater's ghost, who seems likely to kill again. Critic Reviews: "Scented, dangerous, and highly enjoyable." (The Weekend Australian) "Phryne Fisher sparkles with wit and champagne elegance. Stephanie Daniel performs with genteel ease. Her upper-class Australian accents and her wild assortment of reputable and disreputable characters are truly amazing." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great fun! What a marvelous book! Lovely story and I learned SO much. I didn't even know that Gilbert and Sullivan had written a play called Ruddigore. I learned about it, about Australia in the 1920's and had a marvelous murder mystery to boot! If you're into sex, suspense and sadistic gore, this is NOT the book for you, but if you love old-fashioned whodunits, download this book today! The narrator is wonderful and she even sings! (Quite well, too!). More Phrynie Fisher please!! She's wonderful! Sadly Sung Kerry Greenwood's character Phryne comes to life again This is one of my favourites, but the singing of the reader greatly mars the overall effect of the story, and almost made me fast forward! It is worth gritting your teeth though the singing, just to meet Lin. Gilbert & Sullivan with Murder: Superb! In her seventh adventure, Phryne attends a stage performance of G&S's *Ruddigore,* and sees an actor drop dead on stage in Act 1 and another actor pass out in Act 2. The manager of the theatre company is an old friend from Phryne's London days, so naturally she is involved in the case from the beginning. Current events seem to be all mixed up with the suicide (murder?) some 20 years earlier of a beautiful star in the Savoy Theatre company. As the investigation proceeds, we learn about the background and past of each of the actors, hands and technical workers in the theatre. While she is involved in the investigation, Phryne also experiences a significant occurrence in her life. When she intervenes to foil an attack by several men upon one man and an elderly woman, Phryne meets, and is very much taken with, Lin Chung, a beautiful young Chinese man. Mr. Lin will appear frequently in future books of this series. *Ruddy Gore* has all the elements that readers love in this series. Phryne is as beautiful, care free, confident, capable and smart as always. Inspector Jack Robinson is as stolid, upright, and determined as usual.

The Woman at 72 Derry Lane Audiobook by Carmel Harrington

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carmel Harrington) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:58:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman at 72 Derry Lane Author: Carmel Harrington Narrator: Aoife McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. They're the perfect couple in every way, and Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72, however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she's lost it all...including her marbles, if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances can be deceiving, and when Stella and Rea's worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in prisons of their own making. Has help been next door without them realising it? With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times best seller Carmel Harrington. Critic Reviews: 'A wonderfully, life-affirming book Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty.' (New York Times best-selling author Hazel Gaynor) 'Will make you see life in a different way.' (Woman's Way) 'Heartwrenching and heartwarming.' (Evening Herald) 'Guaranteed to brighten your day.' (Novelicious) 'Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly writtenit surpasses all expectations.' (Chicklit Club) Members Reviews: The 2004 tsunami writ large on Ireland Neighbors in Dublin in 2014 learn theyve all lost family in the 2004 Tsunami in Phuket. The story is less interesting than the characters who feel well drawn and appealing. Too much glib wife beating action (enough already!) and quite a bit too much God moves in mysterious ways but the reader has a lovely accent and just enough variation to delineate the characters well. Love of all kinds, amd especially family bonds, is well handled. Fabulous book! Very entertaining and so well narrated. Great characters, interesting plot, a few twists - bravo! Buy it. Thank you This book helped me leave an abusive relationship, l listened again and again to your advise and found the courage to go, thank you x The woman at 72 Derry Lane I really enjoyed this book. Made me cry, and laugh sometimes at the same time. Looking forward to reading more from this author only wish more was on audible great read. Favourite Book of 2017 This book was my favourite read of 2017! Read perfectly and such a heartwarming story that will stay with me for a long time.

The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse Audiobook by Cressida McLaughlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cressida McLaughlin) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 22:06:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse Author: Cressida McLaughlin Narrator: Emma Tate Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A warm welcome awaits... The charming new arrival from the number one best-selling author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Robin Brennan has come home to Campion Bay. Now her parents have retired, she's set to become the new landlady of The Campion Bay Guesthouse. Bookings have been as thin as the hand towels, and it doesn't take long for Robin to realise that the place needs a serious makeover. Perhaps throwing herself into the task will help to heal her sadness at the tragic end to her dreams in London. As she gives the guesthouse a new lease of life, Robin encounters old friends and new, including old flame Tim, who'd clearly like to reboot their romance. But what about Will, the new arrival at No. 4, who's rocked up with the cutest dog ever? Caught up in a flurry of full-English breakfasts and cream teas, Robin's never sure what, or who, the next check-in will bring.... Critic Reviews: "A lovely, warm gem of a series that stays with you...I loved it." (Alexandra Brown) "Like a lovely warm hug in a book." (Kirsty Greenwood) "Warm and wonderful...bursting with characters you'll adore." (Miranda Dickinson) Members Reviews: Blue Moon Guesthouse Loved it! Sweet story about small town living, neighbor's & friend's there for each other through every day pleasures and struggles. Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, although a little predictable at times. reader was easy to listen too. A good life after death Ever since listening to mothers hour in the 50s with my mother and watching The Darling Buds... in the TV series, Ive been a sucker for these gentle, twee country/ seaside stories. This is a good one with a well thought out story line that doesnt get boring or too sappy. Well recommended for a few hours of happy reading . Great narration as well !! Bland formulaic I stopped listening after an hour but decided to give it another chance. I actually finished listening but just couldn't get interested. I just found the whole book flat. not a particularly useful review but there we are.

Spying in High Heels Audiobook by Gemma Halliday

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gemma Halliday) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:00:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spying in High Heels Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Caroline Shaffer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 636 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos to murder. And things only get worse when her boyfriend disappears - along with $20 million in embezzled funds - and her every move is suddenly under scrutiny by the LAPD's sexiest cop. With the help of her post-menopausal bridezilla of a mother, a 300-pound psychic and one seriously oversexed best friend, Maddie finds herself stepping out of her stilettos and onto the trail of a murderer. But can she catch a killer before the killer catches up to her? Members Reviews: Very fun listen Any additional comments? Very humorous story about an average girl who finds herself thrown into a who dunnit mystery, while she is trying to prove her boyfriend is innocent. It is similar to a Stephanie Plum mystery, where all the bad things happen to Maddie and she is the only one on the right trail. The wittiness of the characters is fun to read and the story moves along at a great pace..... I am going to purchase the next book today. Laughing in High Heels I purchased this book based off one of Audible's monthly recommendations. I have never heard of Gemma Halliday or the Spying series so I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into; however, it was a good read. Nothing too heavy. When you think of the typical mystery/thriller book, it is a heavy read but this was hilarious! Maddie is such a character! I mean, she was investigating a murder, trying to clear the name of her boyfriend (who she finds out has a shady history of his own), all while struggling with the possibility that she is pregnant! Come on...who can manage all of that while being pregnant??! You know it HAS to be funny! I don't know if I will read any more books in this series but it was a nice change to some of the more serious fiction that I normally read. Cute Would you listen to Spying in High Heels again? Why? Once was enough, cute, but not a lot of depth. If youve listened to books by Gemma Halliday before, how does this one compare? No, first one. Probably try another one in the future. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? neutral, didn't dislike, not overly enthused. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? woman bumbles her way through a mystery Any additional comments? If you're looking for a cute, light, story with an amateur detective, try it. What a surprise! Enjoyed very much! Where does Spying in High Heels rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Is it the best book ever? No, but its not meant to be. It is a cheerful, fun listen and I am very glad they put it and 3 more on Audible. Bring more like it! Fun, quirky, bazaar main protagonist Maddie, an almost 30 year old shoe designer, has more strange things happen to her than any other main character I've ever read. The author has developed her into a real ditzy stereotypical blond who doesn't really know what she wants. Though at times she lets the character show some depth, mostly Maddie stumbles thru life making mistake after mistake.

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:50:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 992 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With her shopping excesses (somewhat) in check and her career as a TV financial guru thriving, Becky's biggest problem seems to be tearing her entrepreneur boyfriend, Luke, away from work for a romantic country weekend. And worse, figuring out how to "pack light." But packing takes on a whole new meaning when Luke announces he's moving to New York for business - and he asks Becky to go with him! Before you can say "Prada sample sale," Becky has landed in the Big Apple, home of Park Avenue penthouses and luxury department stores. Surely it's only a matter of time until she becomes an American TV celebrity, and she and Luke are the toast of Gotham society. Nothing can stand in their way, especially with Becky's bills miles away in London. But then an unexpected disaster threatens her career prospects, her relationship with Luke, and her available credit line! Shopaholic Takes Manhattan - but will she have to return it? This book is also known as Shopaholic Abroad. Members Reviews: Delightful! I really enjoyed this book. This book is witty and funny right from the start. It is hard to put down just waiting to see what will happen next. The reader, Emily Gray really brings the characters to life. I can't wait to read the other two books in the series. oh,good,more shopaholic! I did not really think the second book would be as good as the first,they rarely are,but it is! A smashing read. shopaholic in new york the things i have learned from reading this series of books i will be able to shop appropriately for the rest of my life....... or at least be able to stay in debt for the rest of my life ;-) Not good I know this is supposed to be light & fun reading; but I began to hate Becky. She is deceptive and manipulative, and lies to her loved ones. I couldn't root for her or care about how things turned out. For light reading, this was alot of work. Same exact story, different setting I am sad to say that I thoroughly disliked this book. I enjoyed Confessions of a Shopaholic. However, this is the same story with a different setting. I smiled my way through Confessions because this silly character seemed to learn from her mistakes. End of story? Nope. We get to read how Rebecca is NOT simply foolish in a charming way; but is just plain stupid (the chapel scene, really?). I enjoy a light, chick lit novel, I do not expect a literary masterpiece, but this book is just plain annoying.

Blue Christmas Audiobook by Mary Kay Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:60:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Christmas Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: But suddenly things start to go missing from her display, and there seems to be an uninvited midnight visitor to her shop. Still, Weezie has high hopes for the holiday, maybe in the form of an engagement ring from her chef boyfriend. But Daniel, always moody at the holidays, seems more distant than usual. Throw in Weezie's decidedly odd family, a mysterious 1950s Christmas-tree pin, and even a little help from the King himself (Elvis, that is), and maybe there will be a pocketful of miracles for Weezie this Christmas Eve. Editorial Reviews: Isabel Keating's voice shines in her portrayal of characters who engage in a holiday shop-decorating contest in Savannah, Georgia. Keating's voice reflects antiques dealer Weezie Foley's enthusiasm as she embraces the task of decorating her store in a 1950s' theme. As Weezie makes holiday plans with boyfriend Daniel, her voice is tinged with humor, a tone that contrasts well with his deep, pragmatic tones. Weezie's neighbor, a fellow shop owner in the historic district, has a clear, distinctive Hispanic accent, complete with a touch of smugness that expresses his conviction that he will win the decorating contest. Keating's diction remains crisp and clear, even as she provides many of her characters with lilting Southern accents. Critic Reviews: "Andrews...nails idiosyncratic Southern charm and teases out a touching denouement." (Publishers Weekly) "Andrews gives her readers what they have come to expect from her, along with some new twists, in this funny, funky Christmas story." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good book, narrator problems It's almost impossible to ruin one of the "Southern" books by Mary Kay Andrews -- I'm not so fond of the other series, but these books, packed with fun stuff about picking and antiquing and junk shopping -- and selling -- are always interesting. I've both listened to the other books in this series and read them a several times over. Nothing very profound here, just plain old good fun. That said, this one came close to being ruined by the narrator. In the first two minutes, she committed the first goof -- pronouncing Weezie's wacky sidekick's name as "BeeBee" instead of 'Bay Bay'. It's important, because in one of the earlier books, Andrews makes a big point about how the name is pronounced, and why. So right away, I knew this was going to be a less-than-terrific narrator. Some of the other accents are just atrocious -- one character she makes sound as though he's a monster, growling, just out of the grave. She messes around with the gay characters in such a way I'm surprised people haven't complained -- it's not pleasant. Still, you'd have to work harder than this narrator to ruin the book -- its a good short listen, still fun. Just try to let that horrible narration go in one ear and out the other... The jury is still out... I really LOVE Mary Kay Andrews and have been pleased with the audio versions of all her other books, but the narrator on this one is AWFUL....nothing worse than a BAD Southern accent and words and key names being repeatedly mispronounced...am going to try to listen to it again.

Shopaholic & Baby Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:37:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic & Baby Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 678 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to be her husband Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend, Becky's perfect world starts to crumble. She's shopping for two, but are there three in her marriage? Critic Reviews: "Through it all, Becky never loses her spark, making this fifth entry in the Shopaholic series every bit as delightful and hilarious as its predecessors." (Booklist) Members Reviews: JUST LOVED IT! This book is one of Sophie Kinsella's finest....I was a bit worried after the 4th book, Shopaholic and Sister, but this book came through...I didn't want it to end! I hope she keeps right on going with this series... Chaos, Muddles and a Baby Rosalyn Landor is a gold star narrator. Maybe, I am just a softy for lovely low British accents. Rebecca Brandon nee Bloomwood is a woman who loves being a woman. She thinks fate dealt her a splendid hand. It would not occur to her to envy or resent the opposite sex for anything. She loves the man she married and the life she leads. Now she finds herself pregnant. Some women crave pickles and ice cream, for Rebecca it is shopping for designer baby things. Oh yes, all men love going shopping especially for baby things. Not! Poor Luke, I rolled my eyes with him. I love her entanglements and especially her disentanglements. The scene at the delivery room is priceless! Rebecca doesn't lie but occasionally, she fails to give complete answers or provide relevant information in a timely manner. She always knows when she is not playing straight and is usually filled with self recriminations. These less admirable instances occur usually when she is trapped, ashamed or acts to prevent pain to a loved one. i.e. One wouldn't tell the girlfriend the outfit she has spent the day buying and is now modeling is hideous even if it is. My answer is pat: It is lovely dear, it brings out the color of your beautiful eyes. Further, when we go somewhere to show off her new things, I only see the woman and smile. Why bother with facts if they would cause pain? Besides Luke Brandon is no dummy. He knows Rebecca and when she is hiding something. If this is the way they wish to conduct their married life then who am I to stick in my oar? Besides, many of the humorous situations wouldn't come about if Rebecca was always a Girl's Scout. We men are very forgiving of the foibles of a beautiful and adorable woman. I offer Mr. George Knightley and Miss Emma Woodhouse as star witnesses. At the end of the day, Rebecca always does the right thing and is not a selfish being, only impulsive. I like her. I think her baby will too. Must Read! Hillarious! I loved this one! I was in tears of laughter during the first 20 minutes! Referred it to my friends (especially the pregnant ones) who've read the other books in the series. Even though the narrator has changed, you focus on Becky and her antics. Can't wait to see where Becky goes next. Typical Becky Bloomwood If you like the Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) character, you'll like this book too. I will say that I've listened to ALL of the Shopaholic books over the last few months and I'd recommend spreading them out over a longer period of time. I loved the first few but by the time this one finished I'd have enough of Becky.

Between, Georgia Audiobook by Joshilyn Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joshilyn Jackson) — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:49:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between, Georgia Author: Joshilyn Jackson Narrator: Joshilyn Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 776 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In Between, Georgia, population 90, a feud that began the night Nonny was born is escalating, and a random act of violence will set the torch to a 30-year-old stash of highly flammable secrets. This might be just what the town needs, if only Nonny wasn't sitting in the middle of it. Critic Reviews: "Plenty of Southern sass and rueful, charming confidences make this a theatrical and well-paced Southern family drama." (Publishers Weekly) "Quirky and touching....A climactic ending with perfect story resolution makes this book tidy and uplifting." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great listen! I don't usually like books narrated in a southern accent, but I can't imagine this book being read by anyone other than the author. I looked forward to every time I had a chance to listen and didn't want the book to end. The characters were quirky, and not all likeable, but always interesting. Flawed yet somehow loveable. The story line had enough twists to keep it interesting. I hate to go to the gym and only go so I can listen to a book; this one got me there more often than any other in a long, long time! Between, Georgia Enjoyable storyline with family connections and love interests. I would classify this as a good "Chick Flick". Good to listen to or read on vacation or in the car. Glad I purchased it. Wonderful! I really liked this one, as much or more than "gods in Alabama". As the previous reviewer, I really think this without genre. I definitely don't think it should be listed as chick lit. Wonderful narration. Great throughout, very colorful characters, more color would burn my eyes. I grew up in SC and knew people or am related to people much like the ones in the book. If you buy it you'll love it. This is a little out of my usual genre of reading (check my other reviews) but this lady is amazing. Well crafted, engrossing story If you liked "Gods in Alabama" you'll love "Between, Georgia". Once again, the characters are so well developed, you really feel you know them. The story is engrossing and the humor is sharp and thoroughly enjoyable. The author does a superb job narrating (her voice for the character of Bernice is reminiscent of Vicki Lawrence doing Momma on Carol Burnett!). The story will draw you in right from the start and, like all good books, you'll hate when it finally draws to its satisfying close. Two thumbs up! I anxiously await the next yarn from this talented author. amusing story, good listen great characters, slow beginning but built up nicely. Good listen. Amusing story line.

Vanity, Vengeance and a Weekend In Vegas Audiobook by Kyra Davis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kyra Davis) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:51:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vanity, Vengeance and a Weekend In Vegas Subtitle: A Sophie Katz Mystery Author: Kyra Davis Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Kyra Davis Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 796 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sophie Katz, bestselling mystery writer and amateur sleuth, has just discovered that Anatoly, her sexy Russian P.I boyfriend of six years is actually married to the daughter of a Russian mafia boss. Devastated by his betrayal, Sophie banishes him from their beautiful San Francisco Victorian home. Desperate to distract their friend and pull her out of her depression, Dena and Marcus spirit Sophie away to Vegas for a "fun filled weekend" at a Sex Toy Trade Show. But bigger trouble awaits in Vegas. Anatoly is there; his beautiful Russian wife is there; and so is a dead body stuffed into a closet. And to make matters worse someone has gone out of their way to implicate Sophie in the murder. Sophie's completely over her head and when a mysterious man offers her help she's tempted to take it. But who is he and whose side is he on? It's also clear that whoever the bad guy is he would have no problem killing Anatoly, and although she may want to kill him herself, no one else is going to hurt Sophie's man. Members Reviews: Light, fun mystery with a hint of romance STORY (chick lit) - This is the first book I've heard in the Sophie Katz series, even though it's Book #6. I picked it because the summary sounded like it might be clever, which it was, but I still won't be listening to any more of this series. I think there were quite a few unexplained motives, loose ends and conclusions that were hastily reached, but I did enjoy the likeable characters and most of the author's attempts at humor. The characters, including Sophie's ultra-stuffy sister, a gay male friend and an airhead named Maryann, are with Sophie in Vegas. When Sophie finds a dead body in her hotel closet, she finds herself in a mysterious and precarious situation involving her Russian boyfriend, his wife (yes, he's married!) and members of the Russian mob who also happen to be in Vegas at the same time. The mystery is not complicated so you can multitask, but not so simple that you can just listen on autopilot. Sophie and her friends are in Vegas to enjoy a sex toy trade show, so there's vibrator jokes, mention of a performance called "Puppetry of the Peni$" and other references which I thought were clever and fun. They also drop the F-word occasionally, but I thought it was funny when it was used. PERFORMANCE - The narrator did a nice job. Her delivery of the humor was effective, and she did several different voices well, including a Russian accent. OVERALL (Actual rating 3.5) - This story stands alone and comes to a complete conclusion. Besides what I mentioned in the second paragraph above, there is one short, mildly explicit sex scene. Definitely not a book for guys! Better and Better The Sophie Katz mysteries gets better and better. In Vows, Vendetta, and a little Black dress, she sets up her latest novel Vanity, Vengeance and a Weekend in Vegas. Davis does a marvelous job threading the ending of one mystery with the beginning of the next. Another strong suite is her continual rounding out of Sophies supporting cast. She allows the characters to grow and develop along with the central mystery. This growth started several novels ago and strongly continues. In this Novel, the story starts innocently as Sophie consoles herself with her friends in Vegas after she and Anatoly split. Finding out he was - is married was too much.

Tulip Fever Audiobook by Deborah Moggach

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deborah Moggach) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:25:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tulip Fever Author: Deborah Moggach Narrator: Rula Lenska Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Seventeenth-century Amsterdam is a city in the grip of tulip mania, basking in the wealth it has generated. Sophias husband Cornelis, an ageing merchant, is among those grown rich from this exotic new flower. To celebrate, he commissions a talented young artist to paint him with his young bride. But as the portrait grows, so does the passion between Sophia and the painter; and as ambitions, desires and dreams breed an intricate deception, their reckless gamble propels their lives towards a thrilling and tragic conclusion. Critic Reviews: "Sumptuous prose ... reads like a thriller." ( The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Very interesting book This book was unpredictable in many ways which made it fun to listen to. The reader was excellent as she navigated between half a dozen characters. I listened on a trip to Amsterdam and it was perfect for the history and the setting the time of The Golden Age in Holland. Simply loved this book The characters were deep and well defined. Remarkable story that I had no idea how it would end. Author's grasp of language made it intriguing and smart. Narration was perfect. I felt as though I was part of the story. Well worth a credit! I love this book and couldn't wait to listen to it each day! Now I can't wait to see the movie! Finished in a day It was well written and an easy listen, starts off slow but quickly picks up. tulips
I liked the various quotes at the beginning of each chapter. It is very well narrated.

Out of Bounds Audiobook by Lauren Blakely

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Blakely) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:44:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Bounds Author: Lauren Blakely Narrator: Douglas Berger, Nick Tecosky, Yvonne Syn Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The first rule of football - don't screw with a streak. My career is finally looking up, and I'm leading a new pro team down the field every Sunday. No way will I mess with that. But when I meet the most stunning and captivating woman I've ever seen, I tell myself one night will have to be enough. But it's not. And now I can't get her out of my mind. Even when I'm playing. Even when I need to focus. Even when I'm on the hottest streak of my life. And it turns out she's not just some random woman I met. She works for the team. My team. *** I have only one goal this season - do my part as the team's lawyer to keep them out of trouble. Help rebuild their reputation on and off the field. There's no room for error and certainly no room for a secret tryst with a player...even if he's the quarterback. Right? Members Reviews: good story great story. Thought it would be a little longer though. You just get hooked on it and then the next thing you know it's over. Hot. Short. Sweet I like Lauren blakely' writing style. She has such redeeming characters and this short story was a great one-day listen with a no-drama and refreshing plot. Short but sweet I love this couple, wish I could get more of them in the future, the narrators were good and I liked that the characters didn't play it like dumbs. Just perfect! This book was just perfect, easygoing, interesting story line, passionate, no too complicated just a perfect love story with normalcy complications but things easy to resolve. For a long time I didn't know I was craving a simple love story read and this book was just what I really was missing. Drew a normal guy easy going and Dani determined, smart and sassy. The perfect couple! Thank you Lauren Blakely you exactly what to write! I love this book but then again I love most of Lau I like the narrator's they were good considering I haven't heard anything from them before really enjoyed their performance is over all

Remember Me? Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:15:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Remember Me? Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 967 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When 28-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she's in for a big surprise: Her teeth are perfect. Her body is toned. Her handbag is Vuitton. Having survived a car accident - in a Mercedes no less - Lexi has lost a big chunk of her memory, three years to be exact, and she's about to find out just how much things have changed. Somehow Lexi went from a 25-year-old working girl to a corporate big shot with a sleek new loft, a personal assistant, a carb-free diet, and a set of glamorous new friends. And who is this gorgeous husband - who also happens to be a multimillionaire? With her mind still stuck three years in reverse, Lexi greets this brave new world determined to be the person she, well, seems to be. That is, until an adorably disheveled architect drops the biggest bombshell of all. Suddenly Lexi is scrambling to catch her balance. Her new life, it turns out, comes complete with secrets, schemes, and intrigue. How on earth did all this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does? Members Reviews: Light, Amusing Read If you have enjoyed other books by this author, you will like this one as well. The narrator's accent and distinct characterizations delightfully convey this light hearted story. Better than a few I'm a big fan of Sophie Kinsella's work and this one is right up there. I've listened to it twice and although unbelieveable, it is entertaining. Don't expect to be intellectually stimuated. Really fun Where does Remember Me? rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? All of Sophie Kinsella books are fun to listen to! What did you like best about this story? The twists and turns Which character as performed by Rosalyn Landor was your favorite? all of them If you could rename Remember Me?, what would you call it? I like the title I'm Married?! To Whom?! When?! This book reminds me of the "Jane Austen Addict" story line: girl wakes up in a body and life she doesn't remember and has much work to do getting her mind and life back together. Sophie Kinsella is fun. I just finished "Can you keep a secret?" It was my first by her and I thoroughly enjoyed it and decided to try some others. Her books are nice bubble gummy good and require no effort. This one is a bit different, pink, chewy and sweet but at its heart is a very serious matter. Young women in search of husbands would do well to pay attention. I took a quick dislike to the rich handsome Eric Gardener. A man just doesn't treat the woman he loves the way he treated Lexi. Eric Gardener joins a line of fictional characters who are not in my good graces such Mr. Huntington in "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Bronte; Tito in "Romola" by Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot); Mr. Weymyss in "Vera" by Elizabeth von Arnim; St. John Rivers in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and Captain Aylmer in Anthony Trollope's "The Belton Estate". These kinds of men are captivating, engaging, controlling, selfish and can be very dangerous. I call Vera as my prime witness. Girls, if you meet any of these gentlemen, beware. I have a general expectation of fluff from Ms. Kinsella, all hot fudge on Dutch chocolate ice cream with no thinking involved just delightful and restful. It took me a couple of chapters before I figured out we were in new territory.

All Fall Down Audiobook by Jennifer Weiner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Weiner) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:23:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Fall Down Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Tracee Chimo Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 969 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Allison Weiss has a great joba handsome husbandan adorable daughterand a secret. Allison Weiss is a typical working mother, trying to balance a business, aging parents, a demanding daughter, and a marriage. But when the website she develops takes off, she finds herself challenged to the point of being completely overwhelmed. Her husbands becoming distant, her daughters acting spoiled, her father is dealing with early Alzheimers, and her mothers barely dealing at all. As she struggles to hold her home and work life together, and meet all of the needs of the people around her, Allison finds that the painkillers she was prescribed for a back injury help her deal with more than just physical discomfort - they help her feel calm and get her through her increasingly hectic days. Sure, she worries a bit that the bottles seem to empty a bit faster each week, but its not like shes some Hollywood starlet partying all night, or a homeless person whos lost everything. Its not as if she has an actual problem. However, when Allisons use gets to the point that she can no longer control - or hide - it, she ends up in a world she never thought shed experience outside of a movie theater: rehab. Amid the teenage heroin addicts, the alcoholic grandmothers, the barely-trained "recovery coaches", and the counselors who seem to believe that one mode of recovery fits all, Allison struggles to get her life back on track, even as shes convincing herself that shes not as bad off as the women around her. With a sparkling comedic touch and tender, true-to-life characterizations, All Fall Down is a tale of empowerment and redemption and Jennifer Weiners richest, most absorbing and timely story yet. Members Reviews: Entertaining story, well-written as always Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, I love all Jennifer Weiner books. I enjoyed this one about prescription drug abuse, and all that is involved with recovery. It did get slow at times, during the rehab part, but overall, a great read. I did feel that the writing for the 6 year old daughter was poorly done. The six year old spoke more like a 3-4 year old. What was one of the most memorable moments of All Fall Down? I liked that we got a realistic view of drug abuse from the addict's view. What three words best describe Tracee Chimos voice? Annoying at times Any additional comments? The voice that the narrator used for the daughter was EXTREMELY annoying. I wish she had used a normal voice. I also hated that she said "withdraRal" instead of "Withdrawal". The emphasis on the "R" was super annoying. Jennifer Weiner's very best I'm still thinking about this audiobook even though I finished it a few weeks ago. The story itself caught me off guard with the twist at the beginning, and had me gripped from then on. An excellent story, hit VERY close to home, and personally, I'm very glad Ms. Weiner wrote it. She's one of my very favorite authors, and this is her very best. Love Jennifer Weiner! Would you listen to All Fall Down again? Why? Jennifer Weiner writes with such a great comedic voice, you cannot help to be drawn in.

The Summer Without You Audiobook by Karen Swan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Swan) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:43:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summer Without You Author: Karen Swan Narrator: Katie Scarfe Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Rowena Tipton isn't looking for a new life, just a new adventure, something to while away the months as her long-term boyfriend presses pause on their relationship before they become engaged. But when a chance encounter at a New York wedding leads to an audition for a coveted house share in The Hamptons - Manhattan's elite beach scene - suddenly a new life is exactly what she's got. Stretching before her is a summer with three eclectic housemates, long days on white-sand ocean beaches and parties on gilded tennis courts. But high rewards bring high stakes, and Rowena soon finds herself caught in the crossfire of a vicious intimidation campaign. Alone for the first time in her adult life, she has no one to turn to but a stranger who is everything she doesn't want - but possibly everything she needs. The Summer Without You is a gorgeously escapist summer listen from the Sunday Times best-selling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan. Members Reviews: The Summer Without You Good read, but wish hump had found happiness. Wish all of Karen Swans book's were on audible Great listen, loved it Wasn't sure at the beginning but this is a book with really good development. I couldn't wait for the ending and yet I never wanted the summer to end. This was a great listen any time of the year but I really funny intriguing , my only complaint is loud Bobby. This is a great group of characters, set in an awesome summer place with great twists and turns. Highly recommend. Lovely summer listen This was a lovely easy story. Perfect for relaxing too. A bit of a thriller to balance out the romantic plot lines. Very well read, with good differing accents/voice for various characters. Charming book and I loved all the main characters. A wonderful Summer The first Karen Swan book I have listened to and it will not be the last! Twists and turns and beautifully narrated. It's always good to discover a new writer and narrator. WOW Loved every minute of this book, really uplifting, am looking forward to reading group more books.

Cocktails for Three Audiobook by Madeleine Wickham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine Wickham) — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:42:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cocktails for Three Author: Madeleine Wickham Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Each month, three staffers of The Londoner gather at a nearby lounge for an evening of cocktails and gossip. One April evening, Maggie relishes her last weeks of normalcy before the birth of her first child, while Roxanne breezes through between glamorous foreign assignments. But Candice's chance encounter with a girl from her past reveals secret depths in the clean-scrubbed reporter, and the events that follow have permanent repercussions for the trio. With the graceful storytelling and dark humor that have made her books beloved international best sellers, Wickham introduces a trio of irrepressibly charming women whose adventures will keep listeners riveted through the very last word. Members Reviews: Fun Listen, Great Narrator Cocktails for Three is a great story about 3 women working at the Londoner magazine who meet in a great bar each week to talk over their lives. In comparison to Sex and the City (which, really, sets the bar for all of these books), Roxanne's life is much like Samantha's and Maggie is Charlotte WITH a baby. The most compelling story, though, centers around Candice and an old acquaintance she runs into in the bar near the beginning of the book. All of the characters are well-developed, some more likable than others. The narration is tops - the reader has an authentic accent and gives this book a great voice! Very enjoyable Good story line - a little transparent from the beginning -- but good listening. Really liked the relationship of the 3 friends. Good for a beach read Book was easy to listen too. Started a little slow but in the end turned out to be good. However, not one of my favorites by this author. Don't let that discourage you, it's still good for a summer beach type book. Ho hum I was disappointed since I'd been through the shopaholic series which I loved. This was a fairly boring, predictable story. If you need something really light and fast while your 11 year-old is listening to his Chipmunks CD as you drive through endless southern back roads for 5 hours, this is somewhat entertaining. Cute Light and breezy. Quick read. Not life changing, but I enjoyed it. 3 words remaining.

Silver Girl Audiobook by Elin Hilderbrand

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elin Hilderbrand) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:24:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silver Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Janet Metzger, Marianne Fraulo Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 412 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Meredith Martin Delinn just lost everything: her friends, her homes, her social standing - because her husband Freddy cheated rich investors out of billions of dollars. Desperate and facing homelessness, Meredith receives a call from her old best friend, Constance Flute. Connie's had recent worries of her own, and the two depart for a summer on Nantucket in an attempt to heal. But the island can't offer complete escape, and they're plagued by new and old troubles alike. When Connie's brother Toby - Meredith's high-school boyfriend - arrives, Meredith must reconcile the differences between the life she is leading and the life she could have had. Set against the backdrop of a Nantucket summer, Elin Hilderbrand delivers a suspenseful story of the power of friendship, the pull of love, and the beauty of forgiveness. Members Reviews: Loved It!! I really loved this book. The topic was very current and the characters believable. The setting of Nantucket has always been a favorite for me because of much time spent on Cape Cod. I think the narration was skillfully done. I was sorry to hear the ending because I wanted the book to continue on and on. I am a fan of Elin Hilderbrand and I would like to hope that maybe there would be a sequel to this book. The characters are people I want to know more about and what happens to them in the future. I highly recommend this book. Very enjoyable!!!! Yet another great book by Elin Hilderbrand. I didn't want it to end. Worth the credit. Unexpectedly entertaining, dear I say enlightening In all honesty I expected very little from Silver Girl. A co-worker had been hounding me to read Elin Hilderbrand (her fictional background being Nantucket and me from Connecticut - now in California for the last 3 decades). Reluctant I was, because I rarely like any of the movies or books this co-worker recommends, and that's awkward, eh? So, I caved on this one, and was so pleasantly surprised. Yes, it made me homesick for the beach house I loved as a kid, but also the characters very much drew me in. They all started out as the vapid, cliché richself observed and useful to no onebut remarkably and believably, they all slowly become self aware and have their eyes open to those around them as well. The novel's take off on the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, was very thought provoking, with Hilderbrand exposing the kind of character capable of cavalierly ruining so many around him. The author also put her spin on that which has perplexed and puzzled me: how a partner could be so oblivious to the sadistic actions of their spouse. The women were very well drawn - becoming more complex and sympathetic as the plot evolved. The men, well frankly they were a bit like furniture. But that's fine; women rarely write men well, nor do men create much more than Barbie dolls or Raggedy Ann. So why not just focus on the gender you pen best? Also explored is what happens when your spouse of many years dies. The suffering was very real. And even if the convenient (always handsome and sensitive) boyfriend appeared right at her door, the fantasy was as fun and entertaining as a book can offer. It's a very good listen that kept me out in the garden after dark and made me actually look forward to my work commute! PS - The narrators were very good. Lovely voices, both. Sequel, please! I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Essays in Love Audiobook by Alain de Botton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alain de Botton) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:04:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Essays in Love Author: Alain de Botton Narrator: James Wilby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Essays in Love is a stunningly original love story. Taking in Aristotle, Wittgenstein, history, religion and Groucho Marx, Alain de Botton charts the progress of a love affair from the first kiss to argument and reconciliation, from intimacy and tenderness to the onset of anxiety and heartbreak. Members Reviews: Every relationship you've ever analyzed Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I wouldn't recommend this book to all my friends but I know that some of them would enjoy it as much as I did. It's for romantics that think too much sometimes. It's for realists that love to fall in love nevertheless. What was one of the most memorable moments of Essays in Love? There are many memorable moments...but perhaps what stands out now after a couple weeks is the way intimacy in the couple is revealed and lost. The fight scenes are funny in a "oh yeah, I've been there" kinda way. Have you listened to any of James Wilbys other performances before? How does this one compare? It was my first James Wilby book and I enjoyed his reading very much. Who was the most memorable character of Essays in Love and why? I guess it was the main male character because he's so introspective to the point of absurdity but also insightful. Good, later book is great Good book with lots of insights, especially when you realise de Botton was 23 when he wrote it. Great narrator. Also recommend The Course of Love, which he wrote 2 decades later and is quite an amazing book. Dull! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I was excited to listen to this, but couldn't finish after the first long-drawn out personal story that afforded no new insights. Would you ever listen to anything by Alain de Botton again? I'm not sure. Uuug Love de Botton. This one is similar to A Course of love. That was a beautiful book. This one does not compare. Bewildering! The narrator's voice was sublime, as always. The story in itself was mundane, much unlike the author's take on love and his stunning talent in analyzing every psychological aspect of its every stages.

Darker Audiobook by E L James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E L James) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:16:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darker Subtitle: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian Author: E L James Narrator: Zachary Webber Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: E L James revisits the world of Fifty Shades with a deeper and darker take on the love story that has enthralled millions of fans around the globe. Their scorching, sensual affair ended in heartbreak and recrimination, but Christian Grey cannot get Anastasia Steele out of his mind, or his blood. Determined to win her back, he tries to suppress his darkest desires and his need for complete control, and to love Ana on her own terms. But the horrors of his childhood still haunt him, and Ana's scheming boss, Jack Hyde, clearly wants her for himself. Can Christian's confidant and therapist, Dr. Flynn, help him face down his demons? Or will the possessiveness of Elena, his seducer, and the deranged devotion of Leila, his former submissive, drag Christian down into the past? And if Christian does win Ana back, can a man so dark and damaged ever hope to keep her? Members Reviews: Love this story I loved the original story and love his story just as much, can't wait for the last book Best book yet I really enjoyed listening to this book. Hearing the story from Christians point of view made the story really interesting. Looking forward to hearing the last instalment. ????? Seriously I feel robbed, Im sure my review will be disliked by many but lets be real for a moment. Grey was a book released as told by Christian, this was pretty much the same with a touch more storyline into other relationships in his life eg: his personal assistant, trainer (I MEAN COME ON). And if that isnt a slap in the face for fans of FSOG it ends at the proposal, 17hrs and it just end at that. His view on the kidnaping and married life, the birth of his child would have been wonderful inclusions in this book. But come to think of it that was in the book Grey. Im a massive fan of this series, Ive read all the books and own all the audiobooks and have watched both the movies released so far, and Ill be going to see the next one when released. So this was very difficult for me to write, but if your going to leave a review it must be an honest review. As far as the narrative goes loved it, I think the voice of the grandfather is one of my favorites. Well rounded performance by Zachary Webber recommended great book loved this book can not wait for the next and last one ,excellent read ,it was nice to here what Christian thoughts were. loved it. fantastic book can't wait for more. the story telling was brilliant. he read it just perfect. can not wait for more.

What We Find Audiobook by Robyn Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robyn Carr) — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:47:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What We Find Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Under extreme pressure, neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan knows she needs to slow down, and the best place she can do that is Sullivan's Crossing, the land and store at the crossroads of the Colorado and Continental Divide Trails. She relishes the opportunity to indulge in a simple way of life. But Maggie's world is rocked, and she must take responsibility for the Crossing. When Cal Jones offers to help, Maggie is suspicious. Though Cal and Maggie each struggle with loss and loneliness, their time together gives Maggie hope for something brighter on the horizon. Members Reviews: a keeper
definitely one I will listen to again and again. you will not be disappointed. great.

Here's Looking at You Audiobook by Mhairi McFarlane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mhairi McFarlane) — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:14:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here's Looking at You Author: Mhairi McFarlane Narrator: Cassandra Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The new novel from the bestselling author of You Had Me At Hello. Anna Alessi - history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth - seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments. Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn't be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream. However, things weren't always this way, and her years spent as the Italian Galleon' of an East London comprehensive are ones she'd rather forget. So when James Fraser - the architect of Anna's final humiliation at school - walks back into her life, her world is turned upside down. But James seems a changed man. Polite. Mature. Funny, even. People can change, right? So why does Anna feel like she's a fool to trust him? Hilarious and poignant, Here's Looking At You will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. The new must-read novel from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane. Critic Reviews: "Very very witty and funny. Left me in awea total gem." (Marian Keyes) "The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day." (Lisa Jewell) "I loved this book. It made me laugh and reminded me that anything's possible in love - and in everything else for that matter." (Minnie Driver) "I loved this: an original, genuinely funny, genuinely moving, modern love story." (Katy Regan) "Mhairi is darkly funny and quite, quite rudeYou Had Me at Hello is a breath of tart, Northern air." (Sarra Manning) "Bitingly sharp and achingly funnyguaranteed to have you bent double. I absolutely loved it!" (Claudia Carroll) Members Reviews: Here's looking at you Any additional comments? It was ok. I was really looking forward to listening to this book because the synopsis read really well. I struggled to stay focused when listening to the book and I didn't spark with the characters. It was a similar story line to my all time favourite book "you don't have to say you love me" by Sarra Manning. Maybe if I had listened to this book before my favourite one I might have enjoyed it more. I think I spent a lot of time comparing the 2 books. It Grows On You It took me a little bit to appreciate this book because my initial impression was that it was just fluff. Maybe it was fluff, but it was also a sweet, endearing story written with the verbal wit of Nick Spalding that's a lot of lighthearted fun. I'm still thinking he actually wrote this under a pen name. The style and tone are identical. While the narrator is excellent, her strong accent, while adding to the humor in places, also caused me to consistently not understand some words here and there. What began as 2 stars grew to 5. A cute, clever, little feel-good respite from the stresses of daily life. Bridget Jones Fans - This Doesn't Disappoint Would you listen to Here's Looking at You again? Why? I've listened to the ending twice. The book was laugh out loud funny and heartwarming with characters you root for. I'd listen again just for the humour. What did you like best about this story? Sharp, witty dialogue, well-written and let's face it, how many history professors are the subject of romance novels.

Hothouse Flower Audiobook by Lucinda Riley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucinda Riley) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:53:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hothouse Flower Author: Lucinda Riley Narrator: Beth Chalmers Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A heart-rending page turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . .As a child Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park estate, where her grandfather tended the exotic flowers. So, when a family tragedy strikes, Julia returns to the tranquility of Wharton Park and its hothouse. Recently inherited by charismatic Kit Crawford, the estate is undergoing renovation. This leads to the discovery of an old diary, prompting the pair to seek out Julia's grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed Wharton Park.Julia is taken back to the 1940s where the fortunes of young couple Olivia and Harry Crawford will have terrible consequences on generations to come. For as war breaks out Olivia and Harry are cruelly separated . . . ©2010 Lucinda Riley (P)2011 Audible Ltd Members Reviews: what a lovely story I followed the story easily and learned to love the characters. just splendid. go on and purchase. A long, slow joirney.. Would you listen to Hothouse Flower again? Why? I enjoyed the book, but would probably not listen to it again. There were too many stories within stories, which made it feel a little dragged out in places. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? This could possibley have been done over two books, or maybe settle for less is more in terms of storyline twists. Would you listen to another book narrated by Beth Chalmers? Not sure that I particularly liked the narration style. Who was the most memorable character of Hothouse Flower and why? Julia was the stand out character, with the others revolving around her in some way. Any additional comments? A long haul for an audio book, but overall nice story. Excellent book! I enjoyed the story and all the twists and turns. I think she is an excellent author that can tell a very detailed and captivating story. Very Happy Surprise! Would you consider the audio edition of Hothouse Flower to be better than the print version? After reading several negative reviews, although I love Lucinda's stories, I had decided against getting this book. However, since Audible has such a wonderful return policy, I changed my mind and took a chance & purchased this book. I am so very happy I did. I LOVED this book. I wasn't crazy w/Beth Chalmers reading initially, but grew to really appreciate her range and accents. So take a chance, I don't think you will be disappointed. What did you like best about this story? All of the different stories that were interwoven. And also the beautiful description of Thailand. Have you listened to any of Beth Chalmerss other performances before? How does this one compare? No, see above. If you could take any character from Hothouse Flower out to dinner, who would it be and why? Billy Any additional comments? I need a new author...I have exhausted all of Lucinda's Audible books. I would love to see this book made into a movie. Life's Too Short What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I had high hopes for the book--so many of my favourite themes were promised; few, however, were delivered. The book's greatest lack was forward momentum.

The Cottage Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 15 Feb 2002 20:29:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cottage Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: David Garrison Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-02 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 189 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: His new tenants, Mark Friedman and Jimmy O'Connor, have problems of their own. Mark's wife of 16 years just walked out, and Jimmy recently lost his own wife to a devastating illness. But everything changes when Mark's teenage son and daughter move in. The Cottage is transformed - music blasts from every corner, teenagers on skateboards crash into vintage cars, and a never-ending parade of young starlets streams in and out to visit Coop. Amid the noise and the chaos, something unexpected is happening. Three men who never would have met are becoming friends...and each man finds himself changing in surprising ways, Coop most of all. Because beneath the dazzle and flash is a man trying to keep control of his carefully ordered world - a world that is becoming more and more unpredictable with each passing day. A tabloid scandal erupts, threatening Coop's budding romance with a wealthy debutante. A stranger approaches Coop with stunning news. A devastating accident almost claims the life of one of the housemates. In the midst of it all, The Cottage welcomes a new houseguest with a secret of her own, who will change Coop's life in unexpected ways. Among the people who share his cottage and his life, Coop Winslow - loner, bachelor, movie star - may find the rarest of all opportunities: a chance to build a happiness he could never have dreamed of on his own, and to become the kind of human being he has never been. Members Reviews: Love this book... Have you listened to any of David Garrisons other performances before? How does this one compare? I enjoy all of David Garrison's narrations, but this story is one of my favorites. Any additional comments? Danielle Steel relates touching and hilarious life situations in The Cottage and David Garrison is very easy to listen to...one of my favorites. The Cottage is a great escape Daniel Steel is a craftswoman at creating her characters. She brings them alive and makes the listener care about them. However from now on I will only get the abridged versions of her books because her plots are very obvious and it takes her FOREVER to get to the next step. Not something to get if you want to stay awake. Always Love A Happy Ending Glad Coop made the decision he made in the end. All well, ends well . . . . . . . OK but not great, she really drags a story out OK but not great, she really drags a story out would not recommend to anybody narrator great. Ending was predictable, but not until very late in the book. a good sit down and listen no stress book.

Why Mummy Drinks Audiobook by Gill Sims

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gill Sims) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:14:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Mummy Drinks Author: Gill Sims Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Why Mummy Drinks is the brilliant novel from Gill Sims, the author of the online sensation Peter and Jane. It is Mummy's 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel of a future of people asking if she wants to come to their advanced yoga classes, and polite book clubs where everyone claims to be tiddly after a glass of Pinot Grigio and says things like 'Oooh gosh, are you having another glass?' But Mummy does not want to go quietly into that good night of women with sensible haircuts who 'live for their children' and stand in the playground trying to trump each other with their offspring's extracurricular activities and achievements, and boasting about their latest holidays. Instead, she clutches a large glass of wine, muttering 'FML' over and over again. Until she remembers the gem of an idea she's had.... Members Reviews: Funny as fuck Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book gives plenty of good laughs. And who doesn't like humour? What was one of the most memorable moments of Why Mummy Drinks? Her recollection of the first time she made dinner for her husband. What does Gabrielle Glaister bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She's very expressive, bringing the character to life. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Laughed a lot Hilarious! I laughed out loud over and over again It's certainly not for the faint hearted but it is bloody funny! Funny Laughter throughout of what is exactly real life, Laughing out loud when walking the dog, highly recommended side splittingly funny OMG this is so funny because its all true you can see and here yourself in every story and Im male! Its really accurately observed and recorded, really funny. Great listen Really didnt think this would be my thing. Smug middle class mummies? No thanks. But, it was brilliantly hilarious. Hugely recommend

Starry Night Audiobook by Debbie Macomber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Debbie Macomber) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 01:09:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Starry Night Subtitle: A Christmas Novel Author: Debbie Macomber Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 266 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: 'Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new audiobook from #1 New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber. Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a challenge: She can cover any topic she wants, but only if she first scores the paper an interview with Finn Dalton, the notoriously reclusive author. Living in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Finn has written a mega best-selling memoir about surviving in the wild. But he stubbornly declines to speak to anyone in the press, and no one even knows exactly where he lives. Digging deep into Finn's past, Carrie develops a theory on his whereabouts. It is the holidays, but her career is at stake, so she forsakes her family celebrations and flies out to snowy Alaska. When she finally finds Finn, she discovers a man both more charismatic and more stubborn than she even expected. And soon she is torn between pursuing the story of a lifetime and following her heart. Filled with all the comforts and joys of Christmastime, Starry Night is a delightful novel of finding happiness in the most surprising places. Members Reviews: Brings me back I first stumbled on Audio Books through iTunes and my first reads were Debbie Macomber and her Midnight Sons Series. I have dreamed about being in the Alaska Wilderness most of my life, Ms Macomber took me there in the Midnight Sons series. She also hooked me on audio books I discovered Audible and have been an avid listener ever since. Starry Night brought me back to Hard Luck AK it was a riveting love story with an I can not put this down quality. I will reacquaint myself with Hard Luck since it has been over a year since I lost myself in those pages. I hope that Ms Macomber continues the story with Finn Dalton and add more of the Hard Luck AK characters. Love my Audible A Feel Good Story This a good book....all around feel good story; predictable in places but light easy reading that helped make my commute bearable. If you need a break from heavier things; reading, work, life - this is your book; restored my faith that there is still a place for simple, good love stories. Ahhhhhh Sweet, Enjoyable Read What a sweet story. This book definitely does what the author wanted it to do it leaves the reader with a smile on their face and a good feeling in their heart. It is a simple, well written story. Although you know what is going to happen since the story is predictable, you just enjoy the ride getting there. Debbie Macomber does know how to write a story and she did a good job with this one. I gave this book 4 stars since I only give 5 stars to the best of books; but I would definitely recommend this for a quick, enjoyable read. Terrible Christmas story Has Starry Night turned you off from other books in this genre? I love love stories and Christmas stories. This book did not hit the note on either genre for me. What three words best describe Rebecca Lowmans performance? Performance was good If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Starry Night? I would edit out the parts where the author was in speaking for Finn. His reactions and thoughts never fit nor progressed the story. Any additional comments? Picked this for my book club, and changed it almost immediately. I waited til the end of the book for some really great ending, but it lacked from beginning to end.

Shopaholic Ties the Knot Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Sat, 23 Aug 2003 21:22:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic Ties the Knot Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 794 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Then Luke proposes! Bridal registries dance in Becky's head. Problem is, two other people are planning her wedding: Becky's overjoyed mother has been waiting forever to host a backyard wedding, with the bride resplendent in Mum's frilly old gown. While Luke's high-society mother is insisting on a glamorous, all-expenses-paid affair at the Plaza. Both weddings for the same day. And Becky can't seem to turn down either one. Can everyone's favorite shopaholic tie the knot before everything unravels? Critic Reviews: "Chock-full of the charming antics and asides that made the first two installments hilarious best sellers." (Booklist) "Third time's the charm." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Page Turner I call this a page turner even though it is not a mystery because I never wanted to turn off my MP3 player. I absolutely loved this book !!!! I loved Becky, her accent, her neighbor Danny, her job and her family. I identify with her in many ways, like day dreaming about what "might" happen instead of accepting what "will" happen. I spent alot of time thinking about how Becky could "fix things" but the way things did turn out was even better than anythin I could dream up. As funny as this may sound, I almost think of Becky as a friend now. Shopaholic recurrence absolutely amazaing how all 3 books that tell the story of Becky Bloomwood never fails in their entertainment; if you have read the 1st, you will definitely enjoy the 2nd & 3rd I like this book but This book was very enjoyable but I feel that the climactic obstacle was drawn out for very many chapters and I found myself wanting to fast-forward as the main character described in excruciating detail the very same problem that she was experiencing three or four chapters ago Shopaholic Ties the Knot This is another great hit from Sophie Kinsella, and Emily Gray is the perfect narrator for the series! Love Crazy Becky Bloomwood! Would you consider the audio edition of Shopaholic Ties the Knot to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version, so I can't say. What did you like best about this story? I love the twists and turns in the story and how wacky Becky extricates herself from the messes she makes for herself. I love a story that makes me laugh and this series never fails to deliver. What does Emily Gray bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Emily Gray is an excellent narrator, and I'm disappointed that she doesn't narrate the rest of the series. Her subtle voice inflections and changes for each character are superb. Many British narrators overdo it when doing an American accent, but Emily Gray gets it just right. I'll be looking for other books that she has narrated. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Get ready for another crazy adventure with Becky Bloomwood, Shopaholic Extraordinaire!

The Woman Who Stole My Life Audiobook by Marian Keyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marian Keyes) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:12:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Woman Who Stole My Life Author: Marian Keyes Narrator: Aoife McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 430 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From best-selling author Marian Keyes, a hilarious new novel about an Irish beautician and her unorthodox path to love and fame. In her own words, Stella Sweeney is just "an ordinary woman living an ordinary life with her husband and two teenage kids", working for her sister in their neighborhood beauty salon. Then one day she is struck by a serious illness that lands her in the hospital for months. After recovering, Stella finds out that her neurologist, Dr. Mannix Taylor, has compiled and self-published a memoir about her illness. Her discovery comes when she spots a photo of the finished copy in an American tabloid - and it's in the hands of the vice president's wife! As her relationship with Dr. Taylor gets more complicated, Stella struggles to figure out who she was before her illness, who she is now, and who she wants to be while relocating to New York City to pursue a career as a newly minted self-help memoirist. Funny, fast-paced, and honest, Keyes's latest novel is full of her trademark charm and wisdom and is sure to delight her many fans. Members Reviews: Marian Keyes is a genius. This book fails to show As always, in a Marion Keyes book, the dialogue sounds realistic and the characters are well drawn. That said, for me, this book lacked warmth. Possibly because Stella struck me as someone I would never be friends with. I though she treated her boyfriend horribly, and when her life fell apart at the end, I feel guilty to admit I found myself rolling my eyes and thinking, "Well what did you EXPECT, Stella, when you couldn't even tell him you loved him and mb ade c a big deal about a one night stand he had before you were even together?" I would love to hear what Helen Walsh would say about Stella. Helen has a backbone and real solid presence. Marion, if you read this, I will always and forever buy anything you write, because I think you are the Jane Austen of time. This was just not my cup of tea. But then, neither was Northranger Abbey and that's survived the test of time, so what do I know? My favorite character in the book (this one, not Northranger Abbey ) was the petulant yoga-loving teenage son. Hope to see more of him. First Part? Good. Second Part? Ugh! This is two books in one, really. Keyes does a phenomenal job in the first part with Stella's struggle with her horrific, immobilizing illness. Truly, I enjoyed the first part. It was paced well; it was filled with raw and touching emotion. Second book? Oh, my. Stella does nothing: zip! nada! It's almost as though she was still paralyzed for all the action she takes. I understand that she's depressed, but come on. Do SOMEthing! Everybody else takes actions, makes choices. All Stella does is whine, cringe, get confused, until those around her blast her with choices to be made. Worth a Daily Deal, 1/2 credit, for the first book. The second part? Oi veh! Just Couldn't Finish It I just stopped listening at chapter 34. I found it difficult to follow the timeline of the story and I didn't really like or care about any of the characters or what happened to them. I finally just gave up. Book Stole My Heart Loved, loved, loved the book and wanted to stay in Stella's life, sad when it ended. Stella is an ordinary wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, worker as so many of us are. Suddenly struck by a debilitating illness her life changes forever.

The Paris Effect Audiobook by K. S. R. Burns

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (K. S. R. Burns) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:58:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Paris Effect Author: K. S. R. Burns Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Amy loses her best friend, Kat, to cancer, she knows their dream of a secret trip to Paris will never come true. Yet Kat's words haunt her, urging her to embark on the Paris trip alone and shed the dissatisfaction of her life in Phoenix. Little by little, Amy, grappling with a failing marriage and struggling with painful childhood memories, lets herself be swayed. Guided by Kat's bold voice, Amy sneaks off to Paris while her husband is away on a business trip. Once there, however, she finds that her problems have come right along with her. Through her adventures, laced with luscious descriptions of food and Paris, Amy learns that often in life, love, and friendship, nothing is exactly as it seems. Will Amy choose the life she's discovered in Paris or decide to revive the one she left behind? Members Reviews: Character is whiny and lost couldnt decide if she was just lost emotionally or if she was delusional. It was mysterious for a bit, but was ultimately anticlimactic and unsatisfying. Not a strong female character The lead character is the whiniest, most incapable, codependent and loathsome. I wanted to shake her and smack some sense into her. Way too self indulgent for an almost 30 year old educated woman.

Save the Date Audiobook by Mary Kay Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:57:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Save the Date Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 912 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A savannah florist is about to score the wedding of a lifetime - one that will solidify her career as the go-to-girl for society nuptials. Ironically, Cara Kryzik doesn't believe in love, even though she creates beautiful flower arrangements to celebrate them. But when the bride goes missing and the wedding is in jeopardy, Cara must find the bride and figure out what she believes in. Maybe love really does exist outside of fairy tales after all. Told with Mary Kay Andrews' trademark wit and keen eye for detail, mark your calendars for Save the Date! Members Reviews: Every single character was annoying Any additional comments? I am normally a big fan of Mary Kay Andrews and enjoy her characters. But the protagonist is whiny, reactionary and childish. The love interest is, quite frankly kind of a jerk. And how many bad things can happen to one person? My only other comment is a suggestion to Ms. Andrews to retire the word "remember?" from her dialog between characters. It is completely overused in every single book she writes. I'm thinking she believes it adds a certain amount of authenticity to the dialog but it's more like a verbal tic all of her characters have. Not her best The story was more about floral arrangements then developing a relationship. Characters were thinly outlined, but the flowers were detailed. Not the best. Blah Is there anything you would change about this book? A lot. It's entirely too long, not really going anywhere. I haven't finished it yet, and am unlikely to do so, even though there are only three hours left. Three long, long hours. What was most disappointing about Mary Kay Andrewss story? There were quite a few things. Cara tilts quite far toward irrationality. She's whiny and cynical and wonders why she has few friends. I wonder why the male lead is interested in her. Then there's the scene with her dog. Yeah, her assistant was wrong to do what she did, but when you take a job as a florist's assistant, that doesn't include dog-sitting, especially when the assistant makes it very clear they're not a fan of dogs. At all. Cara's reaction to that situation is what put me over the edge on this one. What about Kathleen McInerneys performance did you like? She always does an amazing job. I love the way she voices the characters and her narration is always a pleasure to listen to. Was Save the Date worth the listening time? Nope. That's why I'm about to return it. Waste of a credit. Any additional comments? It's really too bad that this is so hard to get through.

Perfect on Paper Audiobook by Maria Murnane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maria Murnane) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:14:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect on Paper Subtitle: The (Mis)Adventures of Waverly Bryson Author: Maria Murnane Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 679 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Waverly Bryson is a successful businesswoman in her late 20s who almost has it all: a dream job in sports PR, two best friends, and a bar where everybody knows her name. What she doesnt have is a ring on her finger. And after being ditched at the altar, shes in no hurry to get one. Besides, plenty of other issues keep her busy, including her wayward father, a new rival at work, and an ever-nagging fear that her life is not turning out as she thought it would...or should. To stay sane, Waverly makes a habit of jotting down Honey Notes, self-deprecating bitsof single-girl humor that she hopes to one day develop into a line of greeting cards: "Cant face the dating scene after a bad breakup? Honey, hit the bar, and hit it hard. Beer goggles are the lonely girls Cupid." As Waverly stumbles back into the dating scene (no stalkers or jean shorts, please), her personal and professional lives threaten to collide. Perfect on Paper reminds listeners that everyone has had a bad date (or 12), and that everyone needs a best friend to tell them, Honey, you are not alone. Members Reviews: Enjoyable Would you consider the audio edition of Perfect on Paper to be better than the print version? didn't read the print, but really enjoyed the audio version Who was your favorite character and why? Waverly, she always got herself into a situation and how she got out of it or what she did as a result of it made me laugh out loud a few times. Her honey do notes were an additional source of entertainment. Any additional comments? this was a very fun book and halfway through listening to it i had to go out and get the rest of the series. it is a very lighthearted romantic comedy that had very likeable characters and some characters that we have all encountered in our lives and prejudged just to find out they weren't really what we had made them out to be. if you are looking for a quick read that causes you to have some laugh out loud moments all tied up into a romance, then this is the book for you. Even as a guy I enjoyed these books. Fun read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? In fact my girlfriend and I have gifted this series to several of her friends. What did you like best about this story? A window into a world I never suspected existed. I had to stop the audio even couple of minutes for my girlfriend to explain things to me I had never heard of but apparently are part of a language every girl knows. But the humanity and getting yourself into trouble and embarrasing circumstances is universal. Sort of a Brigit Jones sort of book. If you liked that you might like this even more. What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Nice pleasant voice. Helps you dive into the book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I would say so, though my girlfriend and I listened to it in the car so over quite a few sittings. Any additional comments? Try the book, I think that you will like it and want to listen to all three. Just ok... I like fluff but this did not grab me.

Breathing Room Audiobook by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:35:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breathing Room Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Kate Fleming Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 927 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sometimes in life you need a little breathing room, especially when your life has just fallen apart. Dr. Isabel Favor, America's diva of self help, knows this all too well. She's lost her fiancé to a disorganized earth mother, her accountant has absconded with her money, and her self-help empire is in shambles. She flees the country to Tuscany, waiting for life to settle down, but the biggest disaster lies just ahead. On one unforgettable night, she's about to meet Lorenzo Gage, Hollywood's favorite villain. ©2002 Susan Elizabeth Phillips; (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Critic Reviews: "Phillips has created a very modern and textured tale: witty, moving, passionate and tender." (Publishers Weekly) "Stunningly vivid descriptions and some of her most complex protagonists to date." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Exceeded Expectations I read the reviews on this audio book (they were mixed) but it is a great book. The characters are great and the story flows beautifully. At the very end it gets kind of quirky but was well worth the money. I will re-listen to it again as it was so funny in parts that my stomach hurt giggling. The narration is fantastic. It will make you want to go to Tuscany. An enjoyable read. SEP is remarkably talented in developing characters, even those who are flawed, in a very endearing way. I like that both lead characters are very strong individuals and enjoyed the very witty dialogue between the two (most notably after their 2nd meeting). Anna Fields (Kate Fleming) is the most enjoyable narrator I've ever listened to. I highly recommend listening to anything she's narrated! I grieved when I heard she died in a rain/flood related accident in Seattle, and will forever miss hearing her narrate new books. Brilliant! I have listened to many books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, she is an amazing author that has the ability to create quirky, funny and charming romances. She can bring out the humor of everyday life, her characters have a quick dry humor that gets me every time. Breathing Room is so entertaining that I found myself laughing out loud in many places. Parents could relate to this story in many areas, such as having children climbing into your bed at night to keep the monsters away, or the joys of potty training a small child. I loved the romance as well, it was full of heat but not in a dirty way. I definitely recommend this story, it was one of my favorites by the author and the narration by Kate Fleming is shear perfection!!! Laughed and listened every moment I had available I really enjoyed this book. I was surprised at times when it made me laugh. It was so worth buying! The author did a wonderful job and the narrator was superb. I enjoyed the characters very much and appreciate the ending. Totally entertaining I love every book that this author writes and the narrator is the very best I have ever heard. Great story with wonderful characters fully developed. Had me laughing out loud at times. Wonderful ending as usual.

The Best Awful Audiobook by Carrie Fisher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carrie Fisher) — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 07:39:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best Awful Author: Carrie Fisher Narrator: Carrie Fisher Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The obvious solution is to take a little walk on the wild side. But what starts out as a brief gambol through the scary/fun world of 21st-century dating becomes a vigorous jog-trot through the latest drug wonderland, and finally a wild gallop toward a psychotic breakdown and a stay in "the bin." Based on a truant's story, The Best Awful is Carrie Fisher's most powerful and revealing novel: hilarious, moving, and fully informed by the wisdom of a true survivor. Critic Reviews: "Fisher's powerful and partly autobiographical tale of mental illness translates brilliantly into audio, thanks in large part to the author's skillful narration....Fisher's warm voice and smart, sardonic delivery will keep listeners riveted all the way through." (Publishers Weekly) "Fisher's strengths lie in her witty dialogue and her lambasting of Hollywood at its most shallow...." (Booklist) Members Reviews: For Any Family Touched By Bipolar This book may not be for everyone, but those who will like it include fans of Carrie Fisher's trademark wit and gift for glib good humor in the face of life's all too frequent crushing blows. This is her not even thinly disguised second autobiographical volume, picking up where Postcards From the Edge left off. It tells the story of what happened next to Suzanne/Carrie, including the collapse of her newly created family when her child's father announces he's gay, and her inexorable descent into full-fledged mental illness as the chickens of her previously misdiagnosed and mismanaged manic depression come home to roost, forcing her to confront her demons once and for all so she can recreate some semblance of a normal life with her sweet daughter Honey. I love Carrie Fisher, and REALLY loved her youthful and even early middle aged voice, speech and delivery. Then, in her later years, I was horrified and baffled by the change in every aspect of her speech and voice. Sadly and very strangely, this is the book/performance where you can practically hear that change happening before your very ears. Some moments she sounds ALMOST her old self, with a normal vocal tone, conversational cadence, near crisp articulation....and then the next minute that voice is changing, becoming hoarser and more strident, and articulation changes too as if she is suddenly growing dentures or a false palate, and with some dysarthria creeping in. Some of the problem (I can't fully tell, even with my allegedly trained speech therapist's ear) sounds like it may be due to artificially enlarged lips, which is quite ironic because in one passage of this book, she goes on at some length about how preposterous it is that Hollywood women get their lips enlarged.

The Peacock Emporium Audiobook by Jojo Moyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jojo Moyes) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:40:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peacock Emporium Author: Jojo Moyes Narrator: Judith Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The only place Suzanna Peacock finds comfort is her shop, which provides a haven for the misfits in town. But she is forced to confront events of the past and her family that have been haunting her for so long. And she discovers that the key to her happiness may have been in front of her all along.... Critic Reviews: "A rich chocolate box of a novel." (Good Housekeeping) Members Reviews: Main Character unlikeable I LOVE Jojo Moyes' other books, and her writing is just as good in this book, but Suzanna, the main character is so terribly unlikable that it ruined the book for me. the other characters and plotlines in the book were wonderful, but Suzanna, selfish and self-involved, was so unlikable that it spoiled the rest for me. I still love Jojo though. ;) Loved the book; hated the main character Any additional comments? I've read most of Jojo Moyes books so in my eyes, she can do no wrong. I haven't liked (or even reviewed) all of her books but she does have a way of creating a realistic world with realistic people and she does so again with this one. I loved this listen! I hated Suzanna. In fact, Suzanna's HEA pissed me off. I suppose Suzanna had reasons for being the way she was, and the author does not portray her as anything but troubled and searching, but the bodies she bowled over in the quest to find herself made me want to smack her. And poor Neil. At it's core, this book was about love. The long-suffering kind. The loving a child that's not yours kind. The hold on no matter what cost kind. The I love me more than you kind. The if I can't have you no one else will kind. The don't leave me kind. In the end, some trains collided, some didn't. I don't get the "slow start" some people have said about this book. I thought the narration was excellent and the books rhythm moved right along for me. A lovely, moving book After a bit of a slow and confusing start, the book got hold of my heartstrings and moved me both softly and fiercely. So many lives and so much we dont get at a glance. Lovely read, very good job! I guess I was in the mood for it. What made the experience of listening to The Peacock Emporium the most enjoyable? I remained curious about the characters the entire time and although they were represented as real people with all of the challenges of life, they seems genuine to me. I wasn't triggered or irritated by any of the characters (like I often am with other books) and the entire story seemed believable- as if it were actually a true story. What did you like best about this story? I liked how real this story seemed to me. Have you listened to any of Judith Boyds other performances before? How does this one compare? Not sure if I have listened to other books narrated by Judith Boyd but I was very happy with the narration of this book. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I didn't have any extreme reactions to this book- unlike "Me Before You" where I cried a lot during that audiobook. This was more of an easy listening book but still interesting and I really like the way it was written. Any additional comments? I like Jojo Moyes as an author. I have listened to 4 of her audiobooks and I can not tell they are all done by the same author (unlike other authors I have read where you can tell who wrote it).

The Swallows Nest Audiobook by Emilie Richards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emilie Richards) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:14:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Swallows Nest Author: Emilie Richards Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-20-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Lilia Swallow's husband, Graham, goes into remission after a challenging year of treatment for lymphoma, the home and lifestyle blogger throws a party. Their best friends and colleagues attend to celebrate his recovery, but just as the party is in full swing, a new guest arrives. She presents Lilia with a beautiful baby boy and vanishes. Toby is Graham's darkest secret - his son, conceived in a moment of despair. Lilia is utterly unprepared for the betrayal the baby represents, and perhaps more so for the love she begins to feel once her shock subsides. Now this unasked-for precious gift becomes a life changer for three women: Lilia, who takes him into her home and heart; Marina, who bore and abandoned him until circumstance and grief change her mind; and Ellen, who sees in him a chance to correct the mistakes she made with her own son, Toby's father. A custody battle begins, and each would-be mother must examine her heart, confront her choices, and weigh her dreams against the fate of one vulnerable little boy. Each woman will redefine family, belonging, and love - and the results will alter the course of not only their lives, but also the lives of everyone they care for. Members Reviews: Another excellent book by Emilie Richards As with her other books, this was an excellent read! It was made even better because it was read by one of my favorite narrators, Karen White. The story is well developed with great character development. A good story overall.

The Christmas Party Audiobook by Carole Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Matthews) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:19:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Christmas Party Author: Carole Matthews Narrator: Penelope Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Louise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her daughter, Mia. Louise has a good job in a huge international corporation and she's grateful for it. The only problem is her boss who can't keep his hands to himself, but Louise can handle him. What she really doesn't have time for is romance - until she meets the company's rising star, Josh Wallace. Louise usually says no to evenings out but she's decided to let her hair down tonight. It's the office Christmas party, she has a pretty dress to wear and she's looking forward to some champagne and fun. She's completely unaware that others around her are too busy playing dangerous games to enjoy the party - until she's pulled into those games herself.... Romance is in the air and secrets are about to be uncovered. It's going to be a night to remember at The Christmas Party. Critic Reviews: "So warm, so festive." (Jenny Colgan) "Fabulously enjoyable...full of heart and fun." (Milly Johnson) "Simply brilliant." (Closer) Members Reviews: Nice vacation book, what's next? Perfect for a vacation or for when you just want to escape for a bit. I gotta admit I got caught up in the life of each character so much that when the story came to an end, I thought this needs to be a series. I wanted to know what happened to Louise, Josh, Kirsten, Simon, Melissa, and Martin. I would say my only gripe is how old the narrator made Melissa sound. She sounded more like a woman of 70+ years old then what her age was. nice story it was pale at beginning. it is getting better and better while listening it. I have to skip few part because it is too intense. great story indeed. Easy listening Having been to many Christmas parties and knowing the shenanigans that go on the story is fun, lively and heart- warming. No thinking, just sit back and enjoy! Brilliant Really enjoyed listening, the story has a very satisfying ending. Great characters if a little predictable The Christmas Party Really easy listen, I've been to many corporate business does in my time and could definetly relate to the characters.

Shopaholic & Sister Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 12:09:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic & Sister Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 502 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: But their arrival brings a different sort of homecoming, as Becky discovers some unbelievable news: she has a sister. Okay, a half-sister, but a sister nonetheless. Someone to share with, to have manicures with, to shop with! But, can it be, that Becky's long-lost sister hates to shop? Hates to spend, really. And is fascinated by rocks...not diamonds. Members Reviews: Disappointing narration I became a Becky Bloomwood fan through audible books and loved the narration of the first three -- all narrated by Emily Gray who totally gets Becky Bloomwood (my opinion). I found I had to listen to Shopaholic and Sister super-imposing Emily Gray's voice and inflections while I listened. Reading it was more enjoyable. Still LOVE Becky Bloomwood though. Bring on more! My least favourite of the Shopaholic books I enjoyed this lastest Shopaholic book very much, but I found that Becky Bloomwood was at her most irritating in this book. Despite all the trouble she's gotten into in past books she never seems to learn from her mistakes and the mishaps in this book are very similar to those in the other three. i.e. Becky tells a fib and finds things spiralling out of control because of her lie. Of course, she always redeems herself in the end so it's impossible to hate her, but I came really close this time. The introduction of a sister for Becky made for an interesting plot, especially since they're so different. I was very ambivalent about Shopaholic and Sister until right at the end. However, it's a definite must-read if you are a fan of the Shopaholic series. Repairing Connections Josephine Bailey did a fine job with story. Yes, I enjoyed this one. There is less shopping and more doing. You know how we guys like action. ;) Coming up with titles for a review is often more difficult than writing the darn things so I finally fixed on one which describes what Rebecca Brandon is about in this work. She tries to fix problems of her own making with her relationships: sister, husband, best friend. Men and women think differently from each other on most matters. Rebecca thinks extremely differently. She naturally assumes shopping will solve all problems. What did Jane Austen have to say about fine clothes? Oh, I can't quite quote but she goes something like this: woman is fine for herself alone. As long as she is neat and clean, a man will never notice much less remember the new dress, hair color, lipstick shade, style of shoes, the stylish purse or earrings. In other words, we men don't care for the fruit peel only the meat. For other women, something a bit shabby is preferred for conversation's sake. Don't blame me; this is straight from Jane Austen (Northanger Abbey). Rebecca, poor girl, probably wasn't an Austen fan and therefore never got this good advice from the grand dame herself. I really started enjoying this story when Rebecca absolutely gunks up the works then rushes pell-mell to put matters aright. First stop was to patch things up with her sister and manages to totally alienate her. To fix matters, she wound up on the side of a mountain in a storm in her lovely new slippers then slipped off. Oh yes, the story picks up delightfully: action, blood, mud, broken bones, the works. The best of it happened when she found herself accidently organizing a large scale protest of her husband's largest client. Then there are the amusing adventures as she mended matters.

Goodnight Nobody Audiobook by Jennifer Weiner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Weiner) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:04:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodnight Nobody Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 309 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For Kate Klein, suburbia's been full of unpleasant surprises. Her once-loving husband is hardly ever home. The supermommies on the playground routinely snub her. Her days are spent carpooling, and at night, most of her orgasms are of the do-it-yourself variety. So when a fellow mother is murdered, Kate finds that the unsolved mystery is one of the most interesting things to happen in Upchurch. She launches an unofficial investigation with the help of two friends and discovers the secrets and lies behind the town's placid picket-fence facade - and the choices and compromises all modern women make as they navigate between independence and obligation, small towns and big cities, being a mother and having a life of one's own. Critic Reviews: "Hilarious . . . begs to be read in one sitting." (Philadelphia Inquirer) "Weiner's got a brilliant eye for social stratum, character sketches, and rendering of suburban atmospherics." (The Washington Post Book World) "A Peyton Place for the 21st century, only more modern, hip, and funny than the original." (The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Excellent Guilty Pleasure Great Chick Lit. Light, funny, well read. Perfect summer diversion. I have enjoyed all her books this one included. Great Book! Very funny! Any additional comments? I found this book very entertaining. It kept my interest, I wanted to keep listening. I thought I had the bad guy figured out two or three times and I was wrong. It was very funny, I laughed out loud a few times and chuckled a lot. I loved all the characters. I want to be bff's with Janie! Terrific Book! This is a marvelous book -- a spot on satire of motherhood in suburbia -- laugh out loud funny -- and a great story about friendship, husband/wife and mother/daughter relationships. There's even a mystery. All in all, you can't go wrong with this book. Thank you Amazon for having the unabridged version. Enjoyed this more as an audio re-read than I did when I first read it! I first read this book when it was released in 2005 and was, well, lukewarm about it. I decided to try to the audio version now as I've enjoyed re-reading some of Jennifer Weiner's other books in this way. Folks, the narration totally makes this book. Parker brings Weiner's story together beautifully and I enjoyed it far more than I expected. Awesome characters and story! Doesn't disappoint! I wasn't expecting Weiner's "mystery" story to be as good as the others, but this one is my favorite so far. The characters are extremely likeable and I sense some strong undertones of Samantha Jones from SATC in Janie, whom I loved. Ending was superb and "appropriately" plotted.

Getting Rid of Matthew Audiobook by Jane Fallon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Fallon) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:01:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Rid of Matthew Author: Jane Fallon Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: This, of course, is the exact moment when Matthew decides to leave his wife for her. He appears on her doorstep and proceeds to move in. Helen then discovers how much she can't bear him. But she can't just throw him out - after all, she's been begging him to do exactly this for years. The only thing to do, she decides, is to convince his wife, Sophie, to take him back. So after a "chance" meeting in the park, Helen befriends Sophie and hears all about her lying, cheating husband. But then, the unexpected happens: Helen really starts to like Sophie. And then there's the other small problem of Matthew's handsome, charming son. Jane Fallon turns the conventional love story on its head in this irresistibly delicious, ironic debut. Critic Reviews: "Brit TV producer Fallon takes 'careful what you wish for' to hilarious heights in her debut novel....The surprising and rewarding treat is a bright, grown-up story of two women who discover friendship and trust in one another." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Really a good one I could not put this one down! Very interesting and entertaining. Thumbs Up Very enjoyable read. Highly recommended. Very easy fun book to ready - soon a movie! To quote the movie storyline - A hard-charging publicist's lusty affair with a married man is ruined by his decision to leave his wife and two children for her. She invents a new persona, befriends the spurned wife and attempts to patch up the marriage up so she can be rid of him. In the process, she develops a thing for his oldest son. Its a fun book - gets you straight into the story but keeps you wanting to find out what happens. Highly recommended She Jane; She Good! Jane Fallon entered my life with "The Ugly Sister", another excellent story, and I enjoyed this story even more. Plumbing female emotions and lending the sometimes comedic twists of life is a strength that Ms. Fallon demonstrates well I'm her writing. Of course, I wanted to strangle Matthew who was a legend in his own mind. My only quibble was the voice the narrator employed for Matthew -- it sounded implausible. Delightful! What did you love best about Getting Rid of Matthew? The story was engaging, and I loved every moment of it. What about Rosalyn Landors performance did you like? She is always amazing.

Driftwood Cottage Audiobook by Sherryl Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sherryl Woods) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:44:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Driftwood Cottage Subtitle: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 5 Author: Sherryl Woods Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 279 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Single mom Heather Donovans dreams of home and family are tantalizingly within reach when she settles in Chesapeake Shores. The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving OBrien clan embrace her and her son. But accepting their support seems to further alienate her sons father, Connor OBrien. His parents divorce and his career as a high-powered divorce attorney have left him jaded about marriage. Then everything changes. Will the possibility of a future without Heather make Connor look at love and his career differently? Heathers just about given up on her old dreams - of love, of family, and especially of Driftwood Cottage, the home she secretly wishes was hers. Its going to take a lot of persuasion - and some help from the OBrien family - to make Heather believe that some dreams are worth fighting for. Critic Reviews: Sparks fly in a lively tale that is overflowing with family conflict and warmth and the possibility of rekindled love. (Library Journal on Flowers on Main) Members Reviews: Driftwood Cottage OMG Heather was such an annoying person, she drove me mad, Connor should have just said ok and walked away, just truely pathetic and not worth the read, such a disappointment. It started off juicy..... ...but Connor's position (which included the repetitive dialogue on marriage between. Connor and Heather ) just kept going on and on and on and on and on. It was just painful and annoying. Then, just when I thought the book was ending, it went on and on and on and on.... Thus far, of the books in this series that I've read, this is definitely my least favorite in the series. It was unnecessarily long and mentally draining. ok book this book was not as enjoyable as the other books in the series. liked it. Wonderful story I just really love her books. They are really try to life situations and just so delightful to vision to. Not Woods Best Work I began reading this series of books in anticipation of Hallmarks presentation. I enjoy the Hallmark version but the books not so much. I feel like I just read the same chapter 20 times. I do however love the family and want to get to know them as Woods first intended. Hopefully the next book will be better.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Audiobook by Helen Fielding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Fielding) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:02:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Author: Helen Fielding Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 332 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Wilderness Years are over. But not for long. At the end of Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget hiccuped off into the sunset with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy. Now, in The Edge of Reason, she discovers what it is like when you have the man of your dreams actually in your flat and he hasn't done the washing-up, not just the whole of this week, but ever. Lurching through a morass of self-help-book theories and mad advice from Jude and Shazzer, struggling with a boyfriend-stealing ex-friend with thighs like a baby giraffe, an 8ft hole in the living-room wall, a mother obsessed with boiled-egg peelers, and a builder obsessed with large reservoir fish, Bridget embarks on a spiritual epiphany. Bridget is back. V.g. The third installment in Bridget Jones' journey, Mad About the Boy, is out in October 2013. Members Reviews: To Die For Sucked me right in and couldn't pull away from my ears. Charming narrative and wonderful performance. Best of the bunch. Recommend without hesitation. Way better than the film version What did you love best about Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason? I was hesitant to read it since I had watched the movie first and it was a total flop, but I am so glad I did. I feel as though some of the events merged with events that were included in the first film, which may be why the film deviates so much from the book. Still, there were more suspenseful parts of the book which were sadly left out of the film. It goes without saying, the book was better than the movie. What other book might you compare Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason to and why? Other than its predecessor, I'd have to compare the series to an adult version of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries. Light-hearted, humorous romps. Which scene was your favorite? I enjoyed the meat purse fiasco. If you could take any character from Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason out to dinner, who would it be and why? Mark Darcy...because I'd have to steal him away from Bridget, of course! Any additional comments? If you were a fan of the first book/movies, you'll enjoy it! Imogen Church is the best narrator! Need I say more?! She is absolutely fabulous! The story is fabulous! Listen to it as you will laugh and stop what you are doing to just sit, listen and visualise the characters in their roles doing all sorts of funny insane and (in some cases) ridiculously true things. This story is worth it! A surprise Any additional comments? I have read the other Bridget Jone's diaries, and hooted with laughter, but when this one started it was difficult to listen to, and so different from the others. I really wondered where it would go, and how. But what a beautiful culmination of the series. I laughed.. I cried (a lot), and in the end I was enormously satisfied. Audio performance was excellent After listening to a few books you really appreciate a great Narrative voice, Imogene was excellent!!!

Toxic Bachelors Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:37:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toxic Bachelors Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Kyf Brewer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Now the three friends, spending their annual summer vacation cruising the Mediterranean aboard Charlie's majestic yacht, are about to have their bachelorhood rocked. By autumn all three will fall precipitously into relationships they never saw coming. Charlie begins dating a crusading social worker who couldn't be further from his ideal, until he makes a stunning discovery about her. Adam gets involved with his usual 20-something bombshell, only this one has a remarkable mind of her own. And Gray, who has avoided both business and family like the plague, has managed to fall head over heels for a successful career woman, who just happens to be a mother as well. As another holiday on the yacht approaches, and with it a turning point in each man's life, the three bachelors are forced to face the things that scare them most: their phobias about relationships, the wounds of the past, and the kind of women who challenge their deepest terrors. What happens next will spark big changes for Charlie, Adam, and Gray, and might just put an end to their carousing days forever. For as the once-carefree trio is about to discover, love is the most unpredictable adventure of all. Members Reviews: Pleasantly Surprised I havent read a Steel book in years. They are usually a bit to basic and shlocky for me. However, I was tired of all the intense books I was listening to, so i thought this book sounded like a nice break and maybe even fun. Boy was I right! It was a great book. A story about 3 commitment phobic men and how they work to overcome there deep rooted issues to rise above their problems. Definately predictable, but an enjoyable journey, right to the end. The narrator was very good too. He added dimension to the characters. The book was filled with humor, drama and enough twists and turns to make it a very entertaining listen. Wonderful! This is a must read! This is one of her best books. Another of Danielle Steele great novels I always look forward to the release of her next novel & again I was not disappointed - she kept me intriqued - I could not stop listening when I would reach my destination. As always she has done again Old Danielle Steel style I stopped reading her a long while ago as everything became too mushy. This one though was a winner. The stories of three men spin well and kept me listening. Fantastic!! LOVED IT!! I don't 'usually' have a ton of time to read books and mostly read for 10 minutes before bed...and thought I would try an audio book....OH MY GOODNESS...I found every excuse to keep listening to my ipod throughout the day as this book was interesting, exciting, entertaining and light hearted! I listened to this in just about a day! I got a ton of yard work done, housecleaning and even cleaned out the garage....all while laughing or smiling! The bachelors were an interesting trio and the women...WOW! I wish for a part 2!!!

Tangled Up Audiobook by Erin Nicholas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erin Nicholas) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:47:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tangled Up Author: Erin Nicholas Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Storm chaser Max Grady can already feel it: there's a tornado coming to his hometown of Chance, Nebraska. Max is going after it, and the only person he wants by his side is police officer Bree McDermott, fellow adrenaline junkie, his best friend, and the woman Max has secretly been in love with for years. But when a close call with a tornado leaves them lip-locked, Max knows that the danger is only beginning. Bree is always up for excitement. Her close and sexy encounter with Max is unlike anything she's felt before, and she wants more. As they work together to help clean up Chance, the air between them crackles with sexual tension. But Bree has a tendency to look ahead to the next thrill, and Max knows it. Now they're all tangled up as they chase the strongest force of nature on earth: love. Members Reviews: Wonderful! Loved narrator and spicy storyline. It was funny, exciting and very well written. Great series! Too much language The book kind of threw me at first. I had read the first one in the series and thought it was a good series to get into. What threw me was the fact that this one was happening at he exact same time frame as the first one. By the end of the book that was fine with me. What I hated about this book and the first one was be language. Seriously, a good story does NOT need profanity in it. DNF 50% Very few times I quit on a book. I tried to like this one, I gave it a good try at 50%, I just couldn't go any further. The story was so predictable, and it doesn't have the elements to make it interesting. The main female character was simply too annoying for me. Shame because narration was excellent. Enjoyable treat Well, for some reason I'm feeling hungry for ice cream! I did not read the books in this series in order, but it was not necessary to do so in order to keep up with the setting, plot and characters. I really enjoyed reading about Bree and Max! Another great twist in the series! Great narration, brings the characters to life! This story is about Max and Bree, always friends while Max wishes for more. Bree is always searching for the next big adventure in life, and Max is usually the one right by her side, before he retreats back to his mundane life so Bree doesn't get bored with him. All that changes when the tornado hits and they get caught up in each other. I loved the story of Max and Bree, not wanting to lose their friendship, but knowing neither could take anyone else seriously in a relationship. Their honesty with each other is refreshing and leaves you wondering what flavor of ice cream you choose to have in your own life. I can't wait for the third book to come out about Kit and Dillon!

House on Olive Street Audiobook by Robyn Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robyn Carr) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:53:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House on Olive Street Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 519 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr is beloved for her charming, romantic fiction. In this touching work, four womenall writerscome together after a painful loss. Recently deceased Gabby Marshall leaves behind a letter asking her friends to complete her unfinished manuscript. Taking vacations from their own lives, the ladies settle at Gabbys home and get to work. Critic Reviews: Carr offers a well-written, warm-hearted story and a genuinely fun read. ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Good story/liked the characters I am familiar with Robyn Carr's Virgin River Series. You would never realize that this book was by the same author as it isn't a romance. It is a great read because the different female characters had interesting lives. I feel that the author gave a lot of insight into their development and you will find yourself thinking how you know someone like them, or feel that you can identify with some of their situations. It was a wonderful story of how these women all came to be in each other's lives. I also liked the book publishing thread that was woven into the plot. New street for Carr This is such a good story. Very different from anything I have read from this author. I appreciate the attention to detail in this book. I just loved it. Good to know another facet of Ms. Carr. Appreciated the narration. Thank you Ms. Carr & Audible. Wrong Genre This is such a good book that it needs to be in regular fiction, not in romance. Robyn Carr is a good author, her Virgin River series is comprised of books with interesting characters, plots and places, but her dialog from the male characters is so flawed that I am constantly reminded that they are "romance novels" The main characters of this book are women, fully developed characters. Read it you will love it. A hidden Robyn Carr Gem Where does House on Olive Street rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best. What did you like best about this story? The unfolding secrets and struggles of the individual friends and how they all supported each other through the days after the unexpected death of their friend. What does Christina Moore bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The emotions shared between the friends. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Sable's visit to her little boy's grave. Any additional comments? After being a fan of the Virgin River books, this book was an unexpected departure from that genre and such a lovely surprise. Worth the read. Terrible narration. The book was quite lovely. It was inspirational and reflective. Not a must read, but a "worth the read." However, the narration was awful. If she would have just stuck to one or two characters that would have been great, but the way she tried to do so many different characters was just too much. She failed miserably. Again, the book is a good "chick book" though. :-) I would recommend it. Just don't expect much from the narrator.

Wilde Like Me Audiobook by Louise Pentland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Louise Pentland) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:44:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wilde Like Me Author: Louise Pentland Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Social talent star Louise Pentland brings us her enchanting and inspiring audiobook. You'll never forget the day you met #RobinWilde! 'Four years, 2 months and 15 days of single-mum-dom. Didn't someone say this was supposed to get easier?' It's time for Robin Wilde to change. Her. Life. Robin Wilde has a beautiful six-year-old daughter, a job she's really rather good at, a wonderful best friend and an auntie who is bonkers, yes, but loves her to the moon and back. But Robin has a secret. Behind the mask she carefully applies every day, she can't shift the grey, lonely feelings of The Emptiness. She struggles to fit in with the school mum crew, online dating is totally despair-inducing and she worries all the time about raising her daughter with self-confidence, courage and joy. What Robin wants, more than anything, is someone (over the age of six) to share her life with. But Robin Wilde isn't one to wallow. If change won't come to her, she'll just have to go out there and find it. Exciting new opportunities are about to come Robin's way.... Perhaps a man, perhaps the promise of an adventure.... What will Robin do with the possibilities she creates? And when her perfect moment comes, will Robin be brave enough to take the leap? Enchanting and uplifting. Very funny. This audiobook will make you feel fantastic just for being you. Members Reviews: I wanted so badly to love this! I love Louise and her channel, and wanted to like this book, too. I really, really wanted to. It's full of Robin telling us exactly what to think, rather than guiding us along a story. More time is given to describing outfits, cakes and lashes than the really important people - Theo, Aunty Kath and even Lila. I'd love to get to know these people more so that I can come along on the journey with Robin. Louise, you've got talent and the characters are great - I know the upcoming books are going to develop them and your writing style. What Mommy isn't Robin Wilde??! I felt like she could have been me or any of my friends! Loved it! Lovely! Heartwarming, charming, and funny! It's full of strong women supporting, and loving one another. Beautifully written, and well read by the narrator. Can't wait for book two to catch up with Robin, and all the lovely ladies in this story. Not great, not bad This book walks the ok line pretty well, there were moments when I thought it was going to cross the line into great but alas it did not. Worth listening too but not one I would do over and over again. Great reader This is a sweet feel good book. I loved the reader and the characters. Nice easy read if you want something light and fun to read.

Mini Shopaholic Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:11:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mini Shopaholic Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 647 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Nothing comes between Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) and her bargains. Neither act of God nor budget crunch can shatter her dreams of wall-to-wall Prada. Every milestone in her well-shopped life (travel, long-lost sister, marriage, pregnancy) inspires new vistas to explore in the name of retail therapy. But now she faces her greatest little challenge yet: Beckys two-year-old daughter, Minnie. While motherhood has been everything Becky dreamed it would be - Baby Dior, Little Marc Jacobs, and Dolce & Gabbana for toddlers - adorable Minnie is wreaking havoc everywhere she goes, from Harrods to her own christening. Her favorite word is MINE! and her penchant for Balenciaga bags, Chanel sunglasses, and online purchases has no rival under age five. Becky is at her wits end. On top of this, she and her husband Luke are still living with her parents. Thankfully, it appears house buying attempt number four is a go! Until a huge financial crisis causes panic everywhere, and nobody wants to shop - not Beckys personal shopping clientele, not her friends, nobody. And with Luke in the doldrums, its time for Becky to step in - with a party: A surprise birthday party for Luke (on a budget) is the perfect antidote to everyones woes. At first.... Critic Reviews: "Series fans know what to expect and will get it by the Birkin-load." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I'm So Embarrassed! Ok, I give in. I admit it. I'm a Shopaholic Junkie. I know ... it's chick lit, but I can't help it. I'm in love with Becky. She makes me laugh out loud. Her convoluted sense of reality and her warped values are winning character flaws that make her my guilty pleasure. Obviously, in my more sane moments, I realize that no one could be as stupid as Becky's husband, Luke. He falls for her twisted logic every time. In reality, at best he would never have married her and at worst he'd be out the door at the first sign of her outrageous justifications. But I hope he never figures her out.. I say Long live Becky and Sophie Kinsella! Bring back Emily Gray! Love Sophie Kinsella and am loving the audiobook so far, but really dread hearing Rosalyn Landor read anything! She's just not a good fit, in my opinion, with Becky. The first audiobooks narrated by Emily Gray were great - she should've done every Shopaholic book!! Ugh Thank goodness for Rosalyn Landor. If not for her, this book would have been unbearable. I've listened to all the Shopaholic books on audio. Yes, Grey is my preferred Becky but Landor is way better than the one who reads "and Sister." The book itself was a huge disappointment. Becky just never learns. She never grows, develops or changes. She was a compulsive liar, completely unrealistic and utterly spoiled in the first book and now, several years later, she is exactly the same. This is a 29 year old woman who behaves like a teenager with daddy's credit card. Horriflyingly, she is responsible for a young child, who gives every indication she is becoming as spoiled as her overly indulged mother. Kinsella had an opportunity here to develop Becky beyond the shallow consumer who is only interested in the next big thrill into a grown woman who understands that life is not a just party or reason to acquire more stuff. This will be the last Shopaholic book for me.

Letters to the Lost Audiobook by Brigid Kemmerer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brigid Kemmerer) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 23:00:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Letters to the Lost Author: Brigid Kemmerer Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Kirby Heybourne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope. Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past. When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart. Members Reviews: Good Book Any additional comments? This was a good book. It is high school kids. Which I really didn't realize that. But it was still good. Narration is on point. Stunning .. just read it, please :) I bought this book on a whim and I didn't know what to expect, and it was such a pleasant surprise for me that I loved each moment of it .. it was an amazing performance in every way, the writing style, the characters, the story .. when you can't find a path, make it .. I just love this empowering stories, the narration was equally good and they were suitable for thier characters, most recommended I love it so much Fantastic! Wow! What a great listen! This story kept me interested from start to finish. The characters are engaging and very well developed. I cared about them, felt their anguish and joy. Was frustrated by decisions they made when I knew it was the wrong one. The narration was excellent. I was sad when the story ended, I wanted more... An emotional punch! This was very good. The narrators did a great job capturing the characters' voices - and the story really put me through the wringer. Excellent Loved it ! I will surely read it again. Genuine, touching, heartwarming, simply beautiful. Thank you Brigid Kemmerer.

Summer at the Cornish Café Audiobook by Phillipa Ashley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phillipa Ashley) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:48:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer at the Cornish Café Subtitle: The Cornish Café Series, Book 1 Author: Phillipa Ashley Narrator: Emma Spurgin Hussey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Demi doesn't expect her summer in Cornwall to hold anything out of the ordinary. As a waitress, working all hours to make ends meet, washing dishes and serving ice creams seems to be as exciting as the holiday season is about to get. That's until she meets Cal Penwith. An outsider like herself, Cal is persuaded to let Demi help him renovate his holiday resort, Kilhallon Park. Set above an idyllic Cornish cove, the once popular destination for tourists has now gone to rack and ruin. During the course of the Cornish summer, Demi makes new friends - and foes - as she helps the dashing and often infuriating Cal in his quest. Working side by side, the pair grow close, but Cal has complications in his past which make Demi wonder if he could ever truly be interested in her. Demi realises that she has finally found a place she can call home. But as the summer draws to a close, and Demi's own reputation as an up and coming café owner starts to spread, she is faced with a tough decision.... A gorgeous story exploring new beginnings, new love and new opportunities, set against the stunning background of the Cornish coast. Recommended for those who loved Summer at Shell Cottage, The Cornish House, Tremarnock and Poldark. Critic Reviews: "Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read." (Katie Fforde) "Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!" (Jill Mansell) "An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today. I loved every gorgeous page." (Claudia Carroll) Members Reviews: Great Book, Narration not so much. What made the experience of listening to Summer at the Cornish Café the most enjoyable? It's a great story. Engaging and entertaining. Characters you love. Honestly, there isn't anything bad I can say about the story. How could the performance have been better? The narrator uses the same voice for both the main characters and because the story jumps between the two different POVs it's not always easy to know who is telling the story.

The Ex-Debutante Audiobook by Linda Francis Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Linda Francis Lee) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:37:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ex-Debutante Author: Linda Francis Lee Narrator: Susan Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 498 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: So Carlisle takes a leave of absence from her law firm and goes to Texas to help. Her fiance, who has no idea she's an heiress, can't know that she's organizing the ball, handling the dramas of the girls involved, settling her mother's suit - and coming face to face with the true love of her life, whom she ran out on when she left Texas. Her trip home challenges Carlisle's sense of herself and brings the pieces of her past togther, so that when she finally re-meets the man of her dreams, she's in a perfect place to tempt fate. Members Reviews: Very funny, very touching This book was a pleasant surprise for me. I didn't expect to like the main character or her trunk-ful of family drama as much as I did. This was a very satisfying audiobook, great for a long trip or afternoon on the beach. Fun and a Delight This was a fun listen. Not deep, but I smiled and laughed throughout the entire book. If you are a Susan Elizabeth Phillips fan you will love this book. Great narration too. What a Great Listen! Carlisle left the south and its phoney aristocratic attitudes. She became a successful lawyer, however when her mother needs her she takes a leave of absence and goes home to bail her family out. The fun begins, Carlisle finds out the hard way what it takes to wade thru the bull....that is Southern blue bloods idea of high society. Our girl, wades in and gives it her best shot. What a fun ride, until her mother throws her a real shocker!! Loved it! What a wonderful, refreshing book! I truly enjoyed this book - and the performance of Susan Bennett was 100% perfect (A+++). If you enjoy light-hearted books - you'll certainly enjoy this one!!! Excellent Book Great book, funny and light, with wonderful dialog that had me laughing out loud, and very well read. Let's see more from this author!

Wish You Were Here Audiobook by Sneaky Pie Brown, Rita Mae Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sneaky Pie Brown) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:47:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wish You Were Here Author: Sneaky Pie Brown, Rita Mae Brown Narrator: Kate Forbes Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 206 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Crozet's citizens start turning up murdered, Harry remembers that each received a card with a tombstone on the front and the message "Wish you were here" on the back. Intent on protecting their human friend, Mrs. Murphy and Tucker begin to scent out clues. Meanwhile, Harry is conducting her own investigation, unaware her pets are one step ahead of her. If only Mrs. Murphy could alert her somehow, Harry could uncover the culprit before the murder occurs - and before Harry finds herself on the killer's mailing list. Members Reviews: Language of the Cats What made the experience of listening to Wish You Were Here the most enjoyable? Admittedly, it was hard for me to get into at first. After the third chapter I stopped and started at the beginning. Looking back at it the slow beginning was paramount to the story; small town, small people but their issues are the same as the big busy city. I would have said nothing started happening until the murders, but I was wrong. Though I dont live far from where the story is based and am not a stranger to small town Virginia, I wasnt connecting with the characters, not even Mrs. Murphy and Tucker (the tabby and the corgi of the story), but I appreciate why by the time the murders happen the pace was necessary to the story. It became an allegory of the town itself. After the first two murders the story started to pick up pace a bit and was locking in my interest. There are two perspectives you have to keep in line as you read; Mrs. Murphy and the other animals, and Harrys world of humans. I must admit I still dont understand the clue Mrs. Murphy was giving Harry which is driving me crazy, but the story evolved into a wonderful Who-Done-It tale and close to the end I was screaming for the answer. Great read. Who was your favorite character and why? Mrs. Murphy was really cool, but my favorite was Pewter. What about Kate Forbess performance did you like? Ms. Forbes did a great job in giving each character their own unique cadence, accent and pitch. It gave me a good sense of who the character were; pompus, demure, worldly and wise, her rendition added to the experience. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Your Cat's trying to Tell you something.... Any additional comments? On to book 2. It's The Cat's Meow! Loved reading this book.Love listening to it even more.I find I've picked up bits I missed by reading as fast as I do. Hope that "Pay Dirt" and "Rest in Pieces" can also join Sneaky Pie's list of audio books soon. Pretty Good This was okay book. The characters were believable and mystery was entertaining. I didn't care for the commentary of the cat and dogs but it didn't ruin the story. Cute, light read Where does Wish You Were Here rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I can rank Wish You Were Here up there in my audiobooks - however, with over 100 titles in my library - I would prefer to rank the series (not done yet) rather than a single title. Have you listened to any of Kate Forbess other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to Kate Forbes before and actually found this series by looking for other books she narrated. Kate is a fantastic narrator, she never disappoints. Any additional comments? This series is a cute, lite read there is enough mystery to keep it interesting.

The Kiss Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Tue, 27 Nov 2001 09:28:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kiss Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Joseph Siravo Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-01 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a godsend, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellectual curiosity - a kindred spirit who touches him across the miles with her warmth and gentle empathy. Their relationship is a gift - a lifeline that sustains them both through the heartache of marriages they cannot leave and will not betray. Agreeing to meet for a few precious, innocent days in London, Isabelle and Bill find their friendship changing. Then, amid the sudden crash of steel against steel, they are thrust onto a new path, a path fraught with pain but also with possibility. Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabelle, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever. Critic Reviews: "Steel pulls through with skillful plotting, steeping a gentle brew that will once again gratify her legions of fans." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: The Kiss I thought this was a good story line, however, it kept repeating things over and over. I don't know if this is Danielle's writing style, but I don't think I will read another one of her books. I don't understand how it ever received a 4.5 stars?? Lisa Ruder 'What a Kiss' ........ Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would definitely recommend this audiobook. I love Danielle Steele stories and would go as far as saying this was in the top 10 of my favourites. What did you like best about this story? Fistly it was set in France and UK and not upmarket parts of America, which makes a difference. The storyline keeps you on the edge until the end. Would you listen to another book narrated by Joseph Siravo? I think that Joseph Sravo has a great voice but he is not good at accents, especially British accents, he sounded nothing like a British person . I would however listen to another book narrarted by him. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The whole book! Any additional comments? Lovely story, could not 'put it down' and finished it in record time (for me that is) The Kiss Not being a regular and devoted fan of Danielle Steel or the romance novel genre for that matter, I picked up The Kiss with some skepticism. While the story is not heavily ladden with action it was unique in portraying two dysfunctional marriages, two people who fortutiously found one another and their struggles to deal with adversity and find a new life together. The characters of Bill and Isabell were well drawn and were sympathetic charcters with whom you could relate. While the plot devices are broad, the characters are strong enough to overcome the unlikely nature of the devices.

Ten Beach Road Audiobook by Wendy Wax

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Wax) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:26:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Beach Road Author: Wendy Wax Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 347 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Madeline, Avery, and Nikki are strangers to each other, but they have one thing in common. They each wake up one morning to discover their life savings have vanished, along with their trusted financial manager - leaving them with nothing but co-ownership of a ramshackle beachfront house. Throwing their lots in together, they take on the challenge of restoring the historic property. But just as they begin to reinvent themselves and discover the power of friendship, secrets threaten to tear down their trust - and destroy their lives a second time. Critic Reviews: "The sexual magnetism between the bickering Chase and Avery, and a secret that Nicole keeps from her newfound friends, add dramatic tension to Wax's formulaic plot, showcasing three women who rise above their shattered realities with grace, determination, and a little elbow grease." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Learning to live with what you are handed! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes and No! There was some bad language is this book. I do not like it! What was one of the most memorable moments of Ten Beach Road? The friendships developed by the characters in this story. I read the second book before the first so I knew a little bit about the first book. They had to work hard on remodeling the property. At my age I don't know if I could have. Takes me back to the saying 'Where there is a will There is a way". What does Amy Rubinate bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Yes, because they were all trying to achieve the same goal. Get some of their money back that was stolen from them. All the while trying to keep their family from falling a part. Who was the most memorable character of Ten Beach Road and why? She did a very good job of making the different characters come alive. Any additional comments? A pretty good read minus language. Pick Yourself Up and Dust Yourself Off Any additional comments? Three women from different lives and backgrounds lose everything they have. Together, different though they are, they must band together to protect and rebuild the only asset any of them has. What a journey! Mother Maddie, Worker Avery, and High Flyer Nicole couldn't be more different. What a wonderful adventure to watch them work together as they are joined by other characters to rebuild Bella Flora .... and their own lives. Enjoyable story I thought the characters were likable and relatable. Listening was easy. I look forward to future books in the series. A Definite Good Read!!!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This was an amazing display of facing challenges, in friendship, loyalty and love. And finding the newness in ourselves to expand beyond what we think we can. What other book might you compare Ten Beach Road to and why? The other two in this series 3 hours too long this is a 13 hour audio book....3 hours too long with a crazy amount of repetition of the character's personal problems.

Sweet Lake Audiobook by Christine Nolfi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christine Nolfi) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:41:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Lake Subtitle: Sweet Lake, Book 1 Author: Christine Nolfi Narrator: Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Linnie Wayfair knows just how many people are counting on her. But knowing doesn't make doing any easier. Everyone in Sweet Lake, Ohio, wants her to muster all her business sense and return the Wayfair Inn to its former glory. Her parents hope she'll forgive her scoundrel of a brother and reconcile the family. The eccentric Sweet Lake Sirens want her to open the inn - and her heart - to new possibilities. And her hilarious lifelong friends Jada and Cat are dropping none-too-subtle hints for her to ignite a romance with Daniel Kettering, the sexy attorney who's been pining for her for years... Now a shocking turn of events will open old wounds and upend the world Linnie has carefully built. She has to make changes quickly - and the results, though not entirely what she expected, might be what she's been yearning for all along. Members Reviews: Just okay The story was actually not that bad. It had sine pretty funny characters in it, although the main character drove me nuts. No spunk, no stand up for yourself. But the narration just killed this book for me. Her voices drove me up the wall. So I kept changing what she said into something better in my head. I think I will stay away from books with her as a narrator Wonderful Tale of Love, Forgiveness and Family This story is wonderful. You'll experience a roller coaster of emotions: from sorrow to joy, crying and laughing, rooting for Daniel and Linni, hooting with laughter at the sirens, and everything in-between. My frustration was with the narrator. The wasn't much difference in the voices of Linni and Jayden in particular. So when they're having a conversation, it's very difficult to figure out who's speaking. This is particularly true in the beginning as you are learning each character. Once you get a good feel for the characters, you can figure out who's talking. Personally, I found Freddie's voice quite annoying. Another problem I struggled with was differentiating when a character was speaking internally or to another character. Most readers will either speak softer or have a slight difference to clue the listener to an internal vs. external dialog. Not really in this story. For these reasons, I wish I had this book also in e-print so I could have followed along better...or at least re-read some parts so I had a better understanding of the storyline at the beginning. Disappointing I love listening to sweet little romances but this one was painful: Cartoonish characters acting irrationally. Shallow narration. Just plain painful. Really good Great story- loved the characters the narration was wonderful ! Loved the different twists along the way ! Really enjoyed this book! Didn't Get Far in this One What would have made Sweet Lake better? Characters are not plausible. Dialogue is weak. Observing real people and how they talk would help. Would you ever listen to anything by Christine Nolfi again? No. What didnt you like about Carly Robinss performance? Not a bad narrator, but the gushiness seems inappropriate to the setting and age of characters. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No. Any additional comments? Maybe it got better. The first chapters were all I could take.

Spring Fever Audiobook by Mary Kay Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:58:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spring Fever Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In Spring Fever, the New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews delivers her delicious new escapist novel about small towns, old flames, and deep secrets. Annajane Hudgens truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason Bayless. Theyve been divorced for four years, shes engaged to a new, terrific guy, and shes ready to leave the small town where she and Mason had so much history. She is so over Mason that she has absolutely no problem attending his wedding to the beautiful, intelligent, delightful Celia. But when fate intervenes and the wedding is called to a halt as the bride is literally walking down the aisle, Annajane begins to realize that maybe shes been given a second chance. Maybe everything happens for a reason. And maybe, just maybe, she wants Mason back. But there are secrets afoot in this small southern town. On the peaceful surface of Hideaway Lake, Annajane discovers that the past is never really gone. Even if there are people determined to keep Annajane from getting what she wants, happiness might be hers for the taking, and the life she once had with Mason in this sleepy lake town might be in her future. Members Reviews: Still funny, interesting characters, laughs I've read and/or listened to all of the Mary Kay Andrews books. After reading a couple of other reviews for this book, I was hesitant to buy. My sister convinced me after she got the hardback. Yes, I did stay up way too late two nights in a row wanting to hear what happened next. Pokey was my favorite character because she didn't give a rip about what anyone said. As usual with Mary Kay's books, I laughed out loud at many parts because the dialog between her characters is strong. Maybe it is because I have lived in the south all my life that many of the references resonated with me. I enjoyed this entertaining little respite from reality. Think I will go have myself a cherry soda. Cute Story Any additional comments? This was a cute story set in small town North Carolina. I really enjoyed the way Andrews brought the characters to life. I didn't want to put the book down. I liked ! Great story about Anna Jane and her marriage, x-husband, and future husband. She has trial and tribulations along the way with family, friends, and acquaintances. Everyone is not as they seem and Anna Jane finds out how deceitful some people can be. Will listen again! Great narration. Light and sweet Any additional comments? This is a story about rediscovering lost love and friendship. AnnaJane and Mason used to be married, so when she finds herself at Mason's wedding, she starts thinking about what happened to end their marriage and how she still loves him--despite being engaged to another man, as well. The story is about Annajane and Mason, but also small town living, the south and friendship. Conflict comes at Annajane and Mason in the form of their fiancees, family members and the business that Mason's family owns and which employs all the locals. Kathleen McInerney did a great job with the Southern accent and distinguishing between different characters. It's not deep, but it's well told and good chick-lit. another great listen loved it. i'm ready for the next one. i thought that summer rental was great but spring fever showed it up. easy relaxed several times did not want to leave the car. it's to me a must listen.

Dating Game Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 14 Mar 2003 01:53:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dating Game Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Sam Freed Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: "I want a divorce," Peter told her. Just like that, the husband she adored had dumped her for a younger woman, leaving Paris to pick up the pieces of a shattered life. Then the excruciating attempts by well-meaning friends to "fix her up." Worse yet, she still loved Peter. Drastic measures were called for. It was time to move - as far away as possible. Heading west to San Francisco, Paris discovers a world full of men too young, too old, too married, or too good to be true, and with her dating game score hovering between disappointing and disastrous - and her daughter now engaged to a man Paris' age - Paris determines that romance is not in her future. That's when her small circle of offbeat, loving friends becomes more important than ever before. And Paris discovers that that the secret of happiness is finding the gifts in life's unexpected twists and turns - turning despair into freedom and loss into joy. Members Reviews: believe it, don't bother Disbelieving the reviews, I listened to this book, waiting for something to happen. Don't bother, it didn't. What a shame. Danielle Steele's staff needs to go back to doing research rather than wading thru tedium and predictibility like this. This book actually saved my sanity Would you consider the audio edition of Dating Game to be better than the print version? When my marriage was falling apart, I honestly thought I was going insane. I was always the lucky one. I had a marriage that I thought would last forever. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that the old cliché of "a woman half my age" would be the unraveling of my life. But it happened. Fortunately, by some miracle I stumbled across the audio tape version of this book at my local library. It took me years to find the digital audiobook version--and when I finally did, I bought it and listened to it from a different, wiser perspective. In each instance, this book rekindled my joy, hope, and confidence. I would recommend it to any woman who's been hurt and needs the strength to crawl out of bed and carry on. It seems strange that an audiobook would give you that kind of strength, especially one that's just fiction, but ithis one works! Entertaining and easy No deep lessons learned here, but fun and easy to listen to. This is a good 'listen' for those who are dealing with a failed romance through fiction. Dating Game A love story of a woman whoes world falls apart when her husband leave her for another woman and all she goes through to find another love The immature and naive woman's drama Although the author tried to write Paris' story in the magical way as Cinderella, the stories of broken families and irrational relationships listed in the book seemed too immature. Just inappropriate self-justification.

In a Witch's Wardrobe Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:22:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In a Witch's Wardrobe Subtitle: Witchcraft Mysteries, Book 4 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 810 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Taking a night off from running her successful San Francisco clothing store, Lily attends a local art deco ball where vintage fashions steal the show. But when a young woman at the event falls under a mysterious sleeping sickness, Lily senses that a curse was placed on the woman's corsage. Before Lily can solve the woman's magical ailment, she's asked to assist in investigating a string of poisonings in the Bay Area witchcraft community. She's gained the trust of the local covens by supporting women's charities through her clothing store. But soon, Lily suspects that one of her new acquaintances might not be so well-intentioned and could be dabbling in dark magic and deadly botany.... Critic Reviews: "Engrossing." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Loving this series IN A WITCH'S WARDROBE is a well-written, fast-paced supernatural cozy mystery with a little romance and a little action. I wish there was a little more romance for Lilly, but, perhaps that will be in future books. Lilly is slowly realizing what she is capable of and finding her place in San Francisco. The next book seems to offer more challenges for Lily. I can't wait. Art Deco Ballroom looses a female partygoer Lily Ivory's San Francisco vintage clothing store is doing well, absorbing and selling whatever Lily's discerning eye brings in. Now is the time for Lily to shop for herself to attend an art deco charity ball featuring vintage clothing for all. It is always interesting to read Lily's descriptions of the clothing and the details of each piece. Lily attends the Ball with Sailor, the rough and tough friend of Aidan Rhodes, the most powerful male witch in town who acts as a sort of godfather. The two men are on/off friends with differing abilities, with Sailor stronger in psychic abilities. This series of books has brought out the many different types of witchcraft there can be - almost as individual as the practitioner. Lily's strengths are her abilities to read vibrations from textiles and brewing potions. When Lily visits the opulent lady's room during the Ball, she notices one woman sitting on the chaise who appears unwell. As Lily speaks with Miriam, she lays down and goes to sleep. Lily senses that some sort of sleeping spell might have been placed on Miriam's corsage since she finds a hex when she examines it. They call for 911 when they can't rouse Miriam, and Lily swears she catches a glimpse of her in the mirror! Lily meets Miriam's husband and son and promises to do what she can. However, she keeps getting called away to Bay area poisonings and trying to solve them as well. Lily and Sailor finally break into the building where the ball took place and where Miriam's spirit is still stuck. They must travel quite some distance in the dark under the stage area, and run into all sorts of ghosts, some having fun and some quite nasty. The ghosts pulled at them and tugged their hair and made their passage difficult. They find a Victrola along the way which they bring with them to record what Miriam is saying.

You Had Me at Hello Audiobook by Mhairi McFarlane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mhairi McFarlane) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:33:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Had Me at Hello Author: Mhairi McFarlane Narrator: Julie Hesmondhalgh Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling debut from Mhairi McFarlane. "Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them." "You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?" "I think youve missed the point, Rachel." Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel. It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. Its been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away. Theyd been partners in crime and the best of friends. But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return. And along with it, the broken heart shes never been able to mend. Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, youll be hooked from their first hello. Critic Reviews: "Very very witty and funny. Left me in awea total gem." (Marian Keyes) "The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day." (Lisa Jewell) "I loved this book. It made me laugh and reminded me that anything's possible in love - and in everything else for that matter." (Minnie Driver) Members Reviews: Narrator ruins it Great book by one of my new fave authors - but yikes! The narrator! She sounds like Ringo Starr. Heavy accent probably won't faze the UK listeners but really hard to understand for me - and not helped by the fact that she speaks very rapidly, runs all the words together, and tends to mumble and fade out at the end of sentences. Even weirder, she not only doesn't bother to change voices with different characters, she actually goes up when voicing the character of Ben. Makes him sound like a little girl. Almost impossible to distinguish what characters she's voicing with little or no change - or an odd change like with Ben. The storyline is great, but this is one that might have been better to purchase and read! Audible listeners beware! I wish I could give a detailed description of the book but I can't because the audible version is a HEAVY Irish accent and was impossible for me to understand. I made it through 3 chapters and had to archive it. Not only was it impossible to decipher the readers accent, but trying so hard to listen gave me a headache! Disappointed!! I should have played the sample longer! Horrible performance! Narration was horrible! I could not understand what the narrator was saying most times. I continue to listen because I got drawn into the story. Narration was BRUTAL I could not clearly understand the narrator's accent. I would listen again with a different narrator. Good (vague spoilers) Any additional comments? The accent was there, deal with it. Yes it was heavy and a little garbled at first but you can acclimatize. I found it disappeared after a few chapters. I think this author is a bit of a star. I've listen to other British chick lit (Kinsella, Keyes, etc) and this one is the best easily. Very sharp, funny analogies and a gifted ability to observe the world, which is what the best kind of author does. If you're going to tell us about things we see every day for God sake make it fun. The only reason I didn't give it top stars was the ending. Yes it was happy, as these things have to be, but it was VERY rushed a bit incongruous when you compared it to the rest of the story, which was extraordinarily slow and quite values driven.

The Christmas Secret Audiobook by Karen Swan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Swan) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:53:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Christmas Secret Author: Karen Swan Narrator: Laura Main Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Set on the beautiful island of Islay, The Christmas Secret is a gripping story filled with emotion from Karen Swan, author of Christmas Under the Stars. Alex Hyde is the leaders' leader. An executive coach par excellence, she's the person the great and the good turn to when the pressure gets too much; she can change the way they think, how they operate, she can turn around the very fortunes of their companies. Her waiting list is months long, but even she can't turn down the unorthodox but highly lucrative crisis call that comes her way a few weeks before Christmas, regarding the troublesome - and troubled - head of an esteemed whisky company in Scotland: Lochlan Farquhar, CEO of Kentallen Distilleries, is a maverick, an enigma and a renegade, and Alex needs to get inside his head before he brings the company to its knees. It should be business as usual. She can do this in her sleep. Only, when she gets to the remote island of Islay, with the winter snows falling, Alex finds herself out of her comfort zone. For once she's not in control - Lochlan, though darkly charismatic, is unpredictable and destructive, her usual methods gaining no traction with him - and with Christmas and her deadline fast approaching, she must win his trust and find a way to close on this deal. But as she pulls ever closer to him, boundaries become blurred, loyalties loosen and Alex finds herself faced with an impossible choice as she realizes nothing and no-one is as they first seemed. This audiobook contains an exclusive bonus feature with the author, Karen Swan, who shares some of the inspiration behind The Christmas Secret. Members Reviews: Was the narrator Nurse Turner? This was a great story that went between present day back to 1918. The setting in Scotland sounds magical! The character struggles are relatable. Loved the narrator! Good for the Road Enjoyed this one. Not one of this life altering books but good entertainment and found myself looking forward to listening! Reader is great! Fabulous story from beginning to end This book was wonderful. I loved every word from the first to the last. Some stories have lulls or are slow to start or get tidied up to quickly at the end. Not this one. Lovely, rich plots simultaneously pull you through twist after twist making you not want to stop listening. I stayed up late one to many nights! The readers voice and accent only made the story more enjoyable. Predictable, implausible and irritating This is not a Christmas story. It is full of ridiculous and poorly researched management theory. The main character is a 30 year old business coach (without a degree) supposedly advising CEOs of major corporations. The plot is wafer thin and predictable, I kept hoping for a surprise but none came; except that the main character was really good at everything! Very disappointing. enjoyed this book, r ead most of Karen's books. I was truly addicted to the book and was eager to see where it would go. Good to listen too

Commencement Audiobook by J. Courtney Sullivan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. Courtney Sullivan) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:56:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Commencement Author: J. Courtney Sullivan Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: This radiant debut novel from J. Courtney Sullivan examines the deep bonds of friendship and the complex landscape facing todays young women. Celia, Bree, Sally, and April arrive at Smith College as four very different people. But the years bring them closer together, and once they graduate and face the real world, they realize they need each other more than ever. Critic Reviews: "Sullivans debut crackles with intelligent observations about the inner sanctum of the all-womens elite (yet scholarship-laden) college life." (Booklist) The author manages to find that sweet spot between Serious Literature and chick lit. Commencement is a beach book for smart womenand the girls they once were. (Entertainment Weekly) Sullivan tells an involving story of four students from different backgrounds who share quarters at Smith College. It sounds trite, but it isnt. The women change the course of their lives of the years in dramatic ways.... Chick lit with depth and engagement. (New York Daily News) Members Reviews: What an amazing journey.... There is an old adage that says "friends are the family you choose" and it could not be more true in Commencement. For anyone who has been fortunate enough to experience those types of relationships this book will remind you of your blessings. The story takes you many different places physically, emotionally, spiritually and politically. It was a great listen and I'm glad I spent a credit on it. It was the best thing I have listened to since The Help. While I'm not sure if anything can compare to The Help, Commencement ranks up there and provides its own (more current) challenges that face women in our world. I so look forward to following Courtney Sullivans literary career.... Cant wait for more!! college memories What did you love best about Commencement? This book makes you think back to your college days and friendships.Female to female sexual parts are involved so may not be for some people Nothing Special, but entertaining At least sustained me for a while...if you want an easy listen, go for it. Definitely chick lit. Snuck up on me! This book reminded me of all that women should cherish and all that we allow to be destroyed by others. Almost lost interest in early chapters because who can relate to this elitist college group, but so glad I kept listening. Voice of narrator misleading The story was good. It ended to quickly w unanswered questions. The voice of the narrator was clearly an older woman however the characters were in their 20's so it was very difficult to get in to the story based on the very inaccurate sound of her voice.

Sweet Revenge Audiobook by Fern Michaels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:22:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sweet Revenge Subtitle: Revenge of the Sisterhood #5 Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Her former colleague, the conniving Rosemary, did everything in her power to ruin Isabelle, from framing her for a terrible drunk driving accident to stealing her husband and her architecture firm. Now, Isabelle's formerly lovely life is in tatters while Rosemary scoops up the spoils. It's enough to make any friend's blood boil. Rosemary may think she's flying high, but she's about to tangle with the Sisterhood. And when the Sisterhood is on the case, revenge is swift, delicious, and oh-so-sweet... Members Reviews: Good continuing the story Another good storytelling and continuation of the ongoing series keeping me entertained and interested to follow up with the next instalment really good the story seemed a little short, but everything was solved at the end. there were a few loose ends that I wondered about but they are usually addressed at the beginning of the next book in the series. I feel obligated to read them all in order. Great Series So Far!!! What made the experience of listening to Sweet Revenge the most enjoyable? The story line to all of the Sisterhood books are great!!! What other book might you compare Sweet Revenge to and why? The others in the series so far. They all have great characters and stories. What about Laural Merlingtons performance did you like? Her voices. You know who is speaking in the book by her voices. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The togetherness of the sisters. One of the best books so far!! Really enjoyed this book!! So glad the women are back in track and no new 1 book ladies to save! So glad I have the next book in the series is at the ready!! disappointing This series has great characters and a very good narrator but it is getting more and more into revenge and doing things to people that I don't find necessary. In this book, discrediting the woman, having her husband leave her and her business go downhill would have satisfied the premise but they went out of their way to do some nasty things. Two books ago they flayed a man. They could have disappeared him or thoroughly discredited him instead. I think their morals are being compromised more and more. Sad as I do like the people involved and their out of the box thinking.

Polo Audiobook by Jilly Cooper

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jilly Cooper) — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:54:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Polo Subtitle: Rutshire Chronicles, Book 3 Author: Jilly Cooper Narrator: Rebecca Hyland Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-01-18 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Ricky France-Lynch had a large crumbling estate, a nine-goal polo handicap and a beautiful wife who was fair game for anyone with a chequebook. He also had the adoration of 14-year-old Perdita MacLeod, who couldn't wait to become a polo player. The polo set were ritzy and gloriously promiscuous. Perdita was a brat who loved only her horses and Ricky France-Lynch.... With Ricky's obsession to win back his wife and Perdita's to win both Ricky and a place as a top-class polo player, listeners, get ready to be taken on a wild journey! Members Reviews: brilliant book terrible narration fantastic book, I was so please to find on audible just terribly narrated emotionless reading painfully to listen especially if you heard the original version very disappointed for a brilliant book Great Book, poor narration. Sadly the narrative voice really doesnt suit this book, it sounds really amateurish, like shes reading it for the first time with no director. Im on chapter three and think Im going to have to ditch it because I cant engage with it at all. Brilliant story but horrendous narration What did you like best about Polo? What did you like least? A very entertaining story, a great follow on from Riders written true to form. With well rounded and entertaining characters. Very well written, with such great detail that it is easy to see it all played out in your minds eye. How did the narrator detract from the book? Painful to listen to. Any additional comments? Ive always loved Jilly Cooper books, and having read Polo many years ago I was delighted when I saw that it has been recorded for Audible. However excitement quickly turned to disappointment, the narrator is just awful. Slow and almost monotonous, very poor character voices and very oddly timed inflections at times. There are so many more talented narrators that could do this book justice. Ive tried to stick it out, hoping the narration will improve but no such luck. As such Im returning the book Great book, awful narration I love Jilly's books and this one is no exception but, sorry Rebecca, the narration was dire. pronunciation and intonation were awful and on several occasions partial sentences were re-read. narrator ruined my enjoyment I love this book, I've read it many times. I was so excited to pre book one of my favourite authors....until I started to listen...dreadful narration, no emotion, names pronounced incorrectly, accents ridiculous, voices for characters were awful.... pity...great story but ruined by narration

The Gatecrasher Audiobook by Madeleine Wickham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine Wickham) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:13:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gatecrasher Author: Madeleine Wickham Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and is just as delicious as her internationally best-selling Shopaholic series. Madeleine Wickham's bitingly funny and edgy style keeps fans coming back for more. So hold onto your haute couture hats, as you dive into the fantastic world of Wickham! Everything's coming up roses for Fleur Daxeny, as she goes through more rich men than she does designer hats....if that's humanly possible. Beautiful, charming, and utterly irresistible, her success at crashing funerals to find wealthy men is remarkable. But behind Fleur's Harvey Nichols wardrobe, is a woman with a mysterious past. Fleur wastes no time in seducing her latest conquest, the handsome and rich widower Richard Favour, and she swoops into his life like a designer-clad tornado. His children are caught up in a whirlwind as their father's new girlfriend descends on the family estate leaving chaos and excitement in her perfume-scented wake. Soon, more than one family member is suspicious of Fleur's true intentions. Fleur is not one to wear her heart on her Chanel sleeves, but she soon finds herself embracing Richard and his lovable family. But just as Fleur contemplates jumping off the gold-digger train for good and enjoying the ride of true love, a long-buried secret from her past threatens to destroy her new family. Fleur is thrown into a race against time to prove herself to Richard before it's too late. Can she trust her heart or will she cut ties and run away as fast as her Prada pumps can take her? Take a wild and marvelous ride with The Gatecrasher, whose clever, chic, and sassy style will leave you desperately wanting more wonderful Wickham! Members Reviews: The cover is deceiving Don't go by the cover on this one. It's much more serious than lead to believe. The ending is unexpected but in a good way. Really tried to like this book but couldn't What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I didn't like any of the characters in this sad book about a woman who has no values aside from taking money from men who are grieving. Fleur doesn't care who she hurts in her efforts to get rich. She's a user and takes her neglected daughter on this horrible ride. I couldn't finish the book as I continued to dread what would happen to each of the unfortunate characters. What could Madeleine Wickham have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? If there had been a central character I could have felt connected to or even liked it would have made this book better. What about Katherine Kellgrens performance did you like? She's fine. No problems with the performance. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It's well written. I usually love Sophie Kinsella's books. This was depressing and made me sad and anxious for all the characters. More serious fare than Sophie kinsella I was intrigued to see the difference between pen names, and this book certainly provides all the stunning depth of typical kinsella characters even if they do cover more serious territory. The title and cover don't do much to help establish this distinction between voices, but despite the jarring effect of figuring out that this will not be a rom com, it is an interesting read.

Undead and Unreturnable Audiobook by MaryJanice Davidson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (MaryJanice Davidson) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:52:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Undead and Unreturnable Subtitle: Queen Betsy, Book 4 Author: MaryJanice Davidson Narrator: Nancy Wu Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1190 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: They say Christmas is a time for friends and family. But with a half-sister who's the devil's daughter, an evil stepmother, a fiend living in her basement, assorted spirits and killers running amok, and a spring wedding to plan with the former bane of her existence, Eric Sinclair, Betsy is not sure she'll survive the holidays. Oh, right. She's already dead. Critic Reviews: "Sexy, steamy, and laugh-out-loud funny, Davidson's chick-lit foray into the paranormal is delightful." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Fun! This was definitely a fun romp. Lots of action, fun, romance and sex. :) If you're looking for a easy and fun listen, this one is for you. The reader did a great job bringing all the voices to life as well. Two thumbs up! Guilty Pleasure This is a another fun, quick, fluffy read in the Undead series. Betsy's antics are at once humorous and cringe-worthy, but certainly entertaining. Don't be surprised if the series becomes a guilty pleasure. As a warning, the book's abrupt ending is due to missing the last 3 or so chapters. Though not crucial to the plot, it is awfully annoying. (Audible, I'm looking at you.) UNBELIEVALBLY FUNNY ONE MUST READ MARY JANICE DAVIDSON'S UNDEAD AND UNRETURNABLE. THIS BOOK IS UNBELIEVABLY FUNNY, UNUSUALLY IRREVERANT AND ABSOLUTELY A MUST LISTEN: CAREFUL LISTENING WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE. YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF LAUGHING TO HARD DRIVING IS SERIOUS BUSINESS. No More WU Althought I really like the series, I did not particularly like this installment. This story in and of itself can be quite compelling, but the narration is so limited in its range that I would almost rather that the book was just READ rather than almost acted. The ending is incredibly abrupt and leaves a lot hanging. If this were characteristic of the series then I would at least be used to it. But it is not and that makes the ending terrible. Fast and funny Overall I enjoyed it, but I felt like I was listening to pages 300-500 of a 700 page novel. The author plunges right into the story (takes a while to figure how everyone is related) and then the story ends abruply. This is like listening to an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a story.

Revenge Wears Prada Audiobook by Lauren Weisberger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Weisberger) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:17:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge Wears Prada Subtitle: The Devil Returns Author: Lauren Weisberger Narrator: Megan Hilty Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 523 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The sequel youve been waiting for: the follow-up to the sensational number-one best seller The Devil Wears Prada. Eight years have passed since Andrea "Andy" Sachs quit the job "a million girls would die for" working for Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine - a dream that turned out to be a nightmare. Now Andys on the top of the world: Shes writing and reporting to her hearts content; running The Plunge, her wildly successful high-fashion bridal magazine with Mirandas other ex-assistant, Emily; and most importantly, getting married to the scion of a storied media family and the love of her life. But the night before her wedding, Andy cant sleep. As happy as she is - as happy as she should be - shes still haunted by the specter of her former boss. Maybe its survivor syndrome? Or maybe its justifiable, self-inflicted, paranoia. From the start, Andy and Emily have felt entitled to use their rolodex of contacts - Mirandas contacts - from Runway as they make their way in the magazine world. As The Plunge succeeds, Andy and Emily realize theyll soon come face to face with their former tormenter at industry functions, award ceremonies, and even weddings. Still, Andy can hardly anticipate the horrifying reality thats approaching - a reversal so profound that she will be squarely in Mirandas crosshairs once more. Karmas a bitch. And Andys efforts to build a bright new life have led her directly to the one she fled - and into the path of the Devil herself. Members Reviews: Very Disappointed! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I loved The Devil Wears Prada and was very excited when I saw the sequel. I should have listened to the reviews! This book was very disappointing. The characters were shallow and annoying. The witty, smart Andy from the first book has grown up into a whiny woman with no self esteem. In the entire book, she can't make a single decision or deal with any situations that life brings her way. The story line was another huge disappointment. Two-thirds of this book deals with pregnancy, gory birthing details and describing babies. Not at all what you'd expect from Devil Wears Prada type of book. The last third deals with shallow characters who can't deal with life. Miranda is hardly present in the story. Would you ever listen to anything by Lauren Weisberger again? I would, but after carefully reading the reviews. What didnt you like about Megan Hiltys performance? She was just okay. Should have kept the original Andy narrator. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No.

A Summer Affair Audiobook by Elin Hilderbrand

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elin Hilderbrand) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:40:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Summer Affair Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 163 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Max agrees to play the benefit and it looks like smooth sailing for Sheila - until she agrees to create a "museum-quality" piece of glass for the auction, pre-emptorily offers her best friend the catering job, goes nose-to-nose with her Manhattan socialite co-chair, and begins a "good-hearted" affair with the charity's executive director, Lockhart Dixon. Hearts break and emotions stretch to the point of snapping in this in-depth look at one woman's attempt to deal with loves past and present, raise a family, run a business, and pull off a charity event unlike any the island of Nantucket has ever seen. Sheila discovers that doing good and being bad are not mutually exclusive - and that nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Members Reviews: a long winded affair This book would have been much better if it were half as long. It was an okay story and the narrator was good, but it seemed to drag on and on. That may have been due to the author's habit of using repeating phrases throughout the story. Overall, just an average listen. a summer drag Tediously long with unlikable characters of weak dispositions, poorly written, repetitious sentences altogether unenjoyable and the first audio book of over one hundred I have listened to that I failed to finish due to boredom. disappointed in story line The lead character's name in the description is wrong! Get it right. It's not Sheila Crispin Cook; it's Claire Danner Crispin. When reading the description, I didn't see that Claire has an affair. My mistake. Therefore, I was very disappointed, as I believe in fidelity. SPOILER ALERT (so quit reading if you don't want to know) - There were no repercussions, other than her guilt. Sadly, that mirrors real life sometimes. Narrator was great! I loved all her other books I was very disappointe I loved all her other books I was very disappointed. it seemed very predictable and had no suprises. I am sad a spent a credit. I One of her best. Great story with wonderful characters. Loved the ending. It brought the story full circle.

The Happiness in Between Audiobook by Grace Greene

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Grace Greene) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:01:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Happiness in Between Subtitle: A Novel Author: Grace Greene Narrator: Shannon McManus Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A woman returns home to hide from her past mistakes and discovers one more chance at happiness. Sandra Hurst has left her husband. Again. After dropping out of college to marry Trent, divorcing him, then remarrying him, she's shown up on her parents' doorstep nursing her wounds. But her parents refuse to help this time - emotionally or financially. Desperate to earn money and determined to start over, she accepts an offer from her aunt to house-sit at the old family home, Cub Creek, in ruggedly beautiful rural Virginia. But when Sandra arrives, she finds the house has grown shabby, her aunt's dog is missing, and the garden is woefully overgrown. And she suspects her almost-ex-husband is on her trail. As she begins to settle into the familiar homestead, powerful secrets and hurtful memories are unearthed. But Sandra discovers that to move on from the pain of her past, she must embrace the beauty of her future. Getting back to her roots - with a little help from her handsome new neighbor Colton and his son; her aunt's devoted dog, Honey; and a lush garden on the brink of either failing or flourishing - may be just what Sandra needs. And this final chance could lead to regaining her self-respect, making peace with her family, discovering what she's truly made of...and becoming the woman she was always meant to be. And along the way, she just might find a bit of happiness in each day. Members Reviews: Couldn't finish.. DNF @ 51% At 37% I was wondering what this book was and why anyone would write it. Sandra is so crybaby-ish. She was stupid enough to remarry her ex-husband and when it doesnt work out again she wants to blame everyone but herself. So, she leaves Trent and goes home to her parents and her father has dementia and her mother is a biotch. Her parents are retiring to Florida and the mom doesnt seem to care about Sandra. She just wants her out of the house by the time the new owners take over. What? Of course Sandra loses all the cash she got from the sale of her car so she has to sleep in her dads car that the mom gave her. This chick had a perfectly good place to go but she thought she was too good to house sit for her aunt, until she had no choice. This book just went on and on with poor-me attitudes and bad decisions. Yeah, I cant finish this book. Its all about the emotional crap her husband put her through the first time and she divorced him then married him again because she thought she could help him. Really? Its too silly, Sandra is too silly. Theres a lot of 4 and 5 star reviews on Goodreads but this book is definitely NOT for me. So, no romance, no nothing up until 51% when I quit. As to the narration: It surprises me that in 2017 a female narrator still doesnt lower her voice when a man is speaking. Shannon McManus is a narrator I will probably not listen to again. I cant stand when a man sounds like a girl. Thats not my kind of listen. Excellent! Great narrator! Loved the character's and storyline. Exciting, mystery, fun and a wonderful story to read. Depressing I didnt like this book as I found this story to be very slow & depressing. just so so The story was ok, Sandra is a little to childish to me. There wasn't enough of a back story either. Book doesn't have a clear direction of romance or suspense. Just ok.

Getting Rid of Bradley Audiobook by Jennifer Crusie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Crusie) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:24:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Rid of Bradley Author: Jennifer Crusie Narrator: Elenna Stauffer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-06 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 638 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Next thing Lucy knows, Zack has moved in to her big Victorian house, making them both sleepless...and not just from things that go bump in the night. Members Reviews: give me a different voice! I loved the paper book, have lost count of the number of times I've read it and it still makes me laugh, but this narrator drove me nuts. She was not a good match for Lucy. If this book could be re-recorded by someone else, (and I have a list I'd prefer) I'd buy it again and give it another try, but I can't even finish this version. Disappointing I am a huge Crusie fan, and loved "Anyone but you," but this one was so bad! It was dull, boring, the narrator's voice was annoying, and I absolutely despise heroines who are clueless about what's going on around them. Frankly, It made me so frustrated, I never even finished it. Another waste of money. A Fun Read, Great Banter This book is one of my favorite Jennifer Crusie's and while the narrator wouldn't have been my choice, she does a good job with the snarky banter-style dialogue Crusie's books are famed for. Lots of humor and well-paced, this is a fun addition for anyone who enjoys romantic comedy. Idiot Plot I read and loved "Anyone But You" and decided I'd try another Crusie book. What a disappointment! The characters were pretty much cookie-cutter and the plot farfetched, full of absurd coincidences. What bothered me most was the heavy reliance on the "idiot plot", where the heroine blithely refuses to believe she's in danger despite massive evidence to the contrary, and the hero cop fails to spot a clue towards the end that absolutely hit me in the face. I found myself mentally shouting at the characters for being so obtuse. The narrator was a problem for me, too. She has a hard time doing believable men's voices; I couldn't picture the burly, beard-shadowed Zach while listening to her rendition of his voice. And why does Lucy's sister Tina have a heavy Brooklyn accent when Lucy herself has no trace of one? The dogs were cute, though. I am glad I finally listened This is one time I finally didn't go with the reviews and finally listened to the book. I had this book for a couple of months before listening to it. I agree the narrator was not good, she didn't have a "Man's character" voice at all, but to me the story was so cute and entertaining it out shined that problem. I love the banter. I did feel Lucy was a little "too much" but hey...it was part of the story. In my opinion (whatever that is worth) it is worth the credit.

Secrets We Keep Audiobook by Faith Hogan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faith Hogan) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:15:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets We Keep Author: Faith Hogan Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The beautiful old Bath House in Ballytokeep has lain empty and abandoned for decades. For devoted pensioners Archie and Iris, it holds too many conflicting memories of their adolescent dalliances and tragic consequences; sometimes it's better to leave the past where it belongs. For highflying, top London divorce lawyer Kate Hunt, it's a fresh start. On a winter visit to see her estranged Aunt Iris, she falls in love with Bath House. Inspired, she moves to Ballytokeep leaving her past heartache 600 miles away, but can you ever escape your past or your destiny? Members Reviews: Excellent!! Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Bit cheesy, but just what I needed in cold, miserable January!!

Big Cherry Holler Audiobook by Adriana Trigiani

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adriana Trigiani) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:12:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Cherry Holler Author: Adriana Trigiani Narrator: Adriana Trigiani Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 222 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Big Cherry Holler, the extraordinary sequel to Big Stone Gap, takes us back to the mountain life that enchanted us in Adriana Trigiani's best-selling debut novel. It's been eight years since the town pharmacist and long-time spinster Ave Maria Mulligan married coal miner Jack MacChesney. With her newfound belief in love and its possibilities, Ave Maria makes a life for herself and her growing family, hoping that her fearless leap into commitment will make happiness stay. What she didn't count on was that fate, life, and the ghosts of the past would come to haunt her and, eventually, test the love she has for her husband. The mountain walls that have protected her all of her life cannot spare Ave Maria the life lessons she must learn. Big Cherry Holler is the story of a marriage, revealing the deep secrets, the power struggle, the betrayal and the unmet expectations that exist between husband and wife. It is the story of a community that must reinvent itself as it comes to grips with the decline of the coal mining industry. It is the story of an extended family, the people of Big Stone Gap, who are there for one another especially when times are tough - including bookmobile librarian and sexpert Iva Lou Wade Makin, savvy businesswoman Pearl Grimes, crusty cashier Fleeta Mullins, and Rescue Squad captain Spec Broadwater, who faces the complications of his double life. Ave Maria's best friend Theodore Tipton, now band director at the University of Tennessee, continues to be her chief counselor and conscience as he reaches the pinnacle of marching band success. When Ave Maria takes her daughter to Italy for the summer, she meets a handsome stranger who offers her a life beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ave Maria is forced to confront what is truly important: to her, to her marriage, and to her family. Brimming with humor, wisdom, honesty, and the drama and local color of mountain life from Virginia to Italy, Big Cherry Holler is a deeply felt, brilliantly evoked story of two lovers who have lost their way and their struggle to find each other again. Critic Reviews: "Charming.... Readers would do well to fall into the nearest easy chair and savor the story." (USA Today) "Delightfully quirky...chock-full of engaging, oddball characters and unexpected plot twists, this Gap is meant to be crossed." (People ) "As comforting as a mug of chamomile tea on a rainy Sunday." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Growing Pains in Mountains of Virginia This is the second of the Big Stone Gap stories. Ava Maria and Jack have been married about ten years and have the sweetest little girl, Etta. Their marriage is facing "growing pains" . . . they've lost their precious four year old son, Joe to leukemia three years earlier, and grief does horrible things to people. When the coal mines close, Jack loses his sense of identity and Ava Maria doesn't help things by having no clue as to how men tick. In my opinion, neither Jack nor Ava Maria help the situation much . . . both retreating to their own corners and flirting with disaster . . . as humans sometimes do . . . I could have done with a little more depth and wisdom at that point . . . but all and all, I love the characters in this series. The narration is perfect, and by the author. I'm listening to next book already, Milk Glass Moon. LOVE Wow, this was so real and so true to married life.

Me Without You Audiobook by Kelly Rimmer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelly Rimmer) — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:22:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Me Without You Author: Kelly Rimmer Narrator: Federay Holmes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: If you enjoyed Me Before You by JoJo Moyes, One Day by David Nicholls, or The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, then make time for Kelly Rimmer's stunning, heartbreaking new audiobook, Me Without You. A story of how love can break our hearts - and heal them. A year ago I met the love of my life. For two people who didn't believe in love at first sight, we came pretty close. Lilah MacDonald - beautiful, opinionated, stubborn and all kinds of wonderful in ways that words could never quite capture. The woman who taught me to live again. My Lilah, who gave me so much and yet kept from me a secret that she knew would break my heart. My name is Callum Roberts, and this is our story. Me Without You is an audiobook to make you smile, bring you to tears and remind you to hold on tightly to those you love. Members Reviews: Good Story; Too detailed I really cared about the two main characters. However the story seemed to have numerous details about other characters that slowed the narrative unnecessarily. I wish I had known before I bought this audiobook that the narrator had a strong Australian accent. Because I have a hearing loss, I had difficulty understanding some of it as an American who rarely hears that accent. Since this story was told mostly from the male character's point of view, I think the narration would have been more effective if there had been a male narrator instead. The writing was very realistic, making it easy for me to get engrossed in the story. Keep your thinking cap on A womens narration of a mans story without much change in her voice, and a female character named Peter (maybe Peta, hard to tell from the pronunciation). Had to really concentrate on who was speaking. A male A male should have read this book instead of a female. Most of the book is seen through Callums eyes not Lylas. Even as a narrator it should have been male. I wanted to desperately like this book but with the voices it was very hard to follow and understand. Makes you think. Life is so short and conflicting. Really great book with a conflict of heart versus head versus reality. I loved it! I loved lilas character and how she kept her distance but also gave in at the same. the ending was so moving, I felt as if I was there watching the end unfolding. I loved it!!!!

Beautiful Day Audiobook by Elin Hilderbrand

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elin Hilderbrand) — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:53:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beautiful Day Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elin Hilderbrand Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 273 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Carmichaels and the Grahams have gathered on Nantucket for a wedding. Plans are being made according to the wishes of the bride's late mother, who left behind The Notebook: specific instructions for every detail of her youngest daughter's future nuptials. Everything should be falling into place for the beautiful event - but in reality, things are far from perfect. While the couple-to-be are quite happy, their loved ones find their own lives crumbling. In the days leading up to the wedding, love will be questioned, scandals will arise, and hearts will be broken and healed. Elin Hilderbrand takes readers on a touching journey in Beautiful Day - into the heart of marriage, what it means to be faithful, and how we choose to honor our commitments. Members Reviews: Meh. Nothing particularly special about this book. Would you listen to another book narrated by Therese Plummer? The narrator was the best part of the book, so yes, I would listen to Therese Plummer again. Could you see Beautiful Day being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Unfortunately, I could not see this being made into a movie or tv series. Actually, I'm not quite sure how it made it into a book. Any additional comments? Meh, is the best word I can think of to describe this book. Generally, I love Elin Hilderbrand, but this one just didn't quite do it for me. It started out strong with a notebook that the deceased mother had written to her youngest daughter for when she would be married since she knew she wouldn't be around to see it, but after awhile it became annoying how the mother pretty much dictated this poor girl's entire wedding and the drama that unfolds is a bit entertaining, but nothing to call home about. There are so many characters that I found it a bit difficult to keep up with everyone and all their family & extended family. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Loved it! Narrator was my favorite so far! Loved everything about this book! Highly recommend for lovers of family stories! Love Nantucket! dont like any of the characters What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? can't seem to like any of the characters. What three words best describe Therese Plummers voice? read well What character would you cut from Beautiful Day? all of them and start over Any additional comments? this author is usually good. disappointed with this one A good summer read (although slightly flawed) I enjoyed this book - it was light and refreshing and the story line was entertaining. I liked that there were a few unexpected surprises in the story line. There was also a wide array of very colorful characters. I actually found some of less central characters to be particularly intriguing. However, the main character, Margo, was hard to like at times. I also found the story line about the bride and her fiance to be a bit boring and I thought the mother's notebook was a bit much - she was very overbearing! I also think the narrator's southern accent (which applied to just a few of the characters) was pretty terrible - it was distracting. But all in all, it was a good book - primarily because of the less central plot lines.

Fifty Shades of Grey Audiobook by E. L. James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E. L. James) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:50:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Shades of Grey Subtitle: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy Author: E. L. James Narrator: Becca Battoe Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook contains graphic adult content. The book everyone is talking about. When Ana Steele meets Christian Grey.... Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, Fifty Shades of Grey is a novel that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever. When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out. Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man. And, when he warns her to keep her distance, it only makes her want him more. But Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden away from public view. Critic Reviews: "In a class by itself." (Entertainment Weekly) "The book that made women want sex again" (Mail on Sunday) "Its the book everyones talking about, becoming a word of mouth hit, topping the bestseller lists, and the film rights have just been bought to bring it to the big screen a good steamy read. 4 Stars." (Heat) "E L James's erotic novel, one of a trilogy, has become a phenomenon." (Telegraph Online) "E. L. James is the talk of the book world thanks to her Fifty Shades... trilogy." (Daily Mail) "It has become the topic of choice for water cooler chats, school run tête-a-têtes and whispered conversations over the garden fence... Erotic novel Fifty Shades Of Grey is conquering best-seller lists around the world." (Herald Scotland Online) "Fifty Shades of Greyis now a mainstream publishing sensation." (Guardian) "It's the definition of a page-turner Ultimately, Jamess exploration of the dynamics of sexual power is both troubling and intriguing, and women will undoubtedly be discussing it for years to come." (Telegraph.co.uk) "Fifty Shades of Grey isn't your average bonkbuster. It could change our sex lives forever." (Fabulous, Sun on Sunday) "..it was a proper love story If my review has at all persuaded you that Fifty Shades of Grey might be more than just a kinky book full of sex, then I urge you to pick up a copy and try it - I'm sure you won't be disappointed! 5 stars." (ChickLitChloe.blogspot.co.uk) "This is erotic fiction that firmly falls into the by women for women category. Ill be buying copies for all my girlfriends this year... an intriguing read 5 stars." (Bookbag) Members Reviews: Frustratingly bad read What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? It is incredibly difficult not to roll your eyes and exclaim "as if" when you listen to this book. The story line itself as an idea could be worked with. However characters are simply ridiculous. In a year 2011 it is simply impossible to be Ana. The language used in the book is also odd. So many repeats and the attempts at creating the funny lovable character - huge fail. All the internal personalities and their names.... Seriously who calls their internal ego inner goddess"? I am amazed at a line up of very excited people who loved this book. I have pushed myself to finish it. What could E.

Cream Puff Murder Audiobook by Joanne Fluke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joanne Fluke) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:47:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cream Puff Murder Subtitle: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Author: Joanne Fluke Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 300 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Fan-adored author Joanne Fluke always satisfies the cravings of listeners who like their mysteries served with a sugary sweet confection. Hannah Swensen, like most women in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is not a fan of Ronni Ward - the man-stealing gym bunny. So when Ronni turns up lifeless in a jacuzzi - accompanied by one of Hannah's cream puffs - the long list of suspects begins with Hannah. ©2009 Joanne Fluke; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Cream Puff Murder After reading other reviews of this book. I think that the others were perhaps a bit to harsh. I really enjoyed the book. It wasn't deep or particularly earth shattering, however it was a pleasant story and exactly what I was looking for when I downloaded the book. The story was a bit of a cream puff itself. Light and fluffy, with little substance, but delicious for a hot summer afternoon on the beach. I will agree that the recipes were a little distracting, but it is easy to skip past. Actually I would have liked to have a text file with the book with the said recipes. I don't think the recipes within the book were distracting enough to take away from the overall book! Quit being so snobby, and enjoy light reading for what it is! Greatly Disappointed I was looking for a Romantic Comedy under the Romantic Package genre and this book was popped up with the many other books that are so-called romantic comedy stories. I read the description and saw that the story had the added story line of a murder mystery. Sadly this book had no romance and certainly there was nothing funny about it. As for the mystery... that didn't show up until chapter 9 and by then I was getting bored hearing about the main character and her sister's gym adventures. No one really needs to know that Hanna bought a no calorie fizzy water in peach flavor while she bought her sister one in raspberry flavor. The story dragged so much that after the 21st chapter I started to jump ahead in the story just so I could find out who killed the victim. And the last chapter was so unnecessary. Also, the leading lady Hanna Swenson comes off as a real selfish woman leading two men on because she superficially likes the good looking detective who bold face lies to her and a bit of a chauvinist and has no faith in her. All the while letting leading on faithful supportive and honorable and dependable Norman just because he's not movie star good looking and is only a dentist. She basically uses Norman to help her when she needs it and to stroke her ego and all the while still crushing on the detective who has no redeeming qualities. She has two men wanting her but neither of them are getting any more from Hanna than some platonic action. No earth shattering kisses and no tender moments. If you are looking for a romance book this is not it. Audibles has failed by adding this book under the Romance genre listing. Cream Puff Murder I have read all of her books and this one doesn't disappoint. Although I am not all that interested in the recipes, I like that it is what sets her books apart and adds to their interest. I like the reader and feel like I know the characters. To me if I can picture what the characters look like, then the author has done their job.

If You Could See Me Now Audiobook by Cecelia Ahern

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cecelia Ahern) — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 06:28:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If You Could See Me Now Subtitle: A Novel Author: Cecelia Ahern Narrator: Susan Lynch, Repert Degas Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-05 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Playful and at times intensely moving, this is a novel about how seeing isn't always believing. Full of Cecelia Ahern's trademark warmth and poignancy, If You Could See Me Now is a story of enormous hear, and just a little bit of magic. Critic Reviews: "Ahern tempers heartbreak with hope and playfulness in this uplifting, sentimental tale." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Outstanding A very nice tale about a woman's journey of self discovery. Keep the tissues handy. Phenomenal!! Never expected the depth of emotion this book triggered. Wonderful story that made you want to believe like a kid again! Enchanting An enchanting story...superbly read...what a treat. Ingenious story line, lovely narrator Everyone has their own tastebuds (as my son says). Another reviewer hated this narrator. Perhaps it's because I'm a sucker for Scottish, Welsh and Irish accents, I totally enjoyed both readers. The voice for the imaginary friend was a tad odd, but uh, so is an invisible buddy, eh? By the end I thought his narration was spot on. The story was very unique and dealt with imaginary friends in a way I've never encountered before. Very creative, thought provoking and well worth the listen. Open Mind I loved this book, the storyline is excellent. Would easily follow a series of stories with these characters. The readers were also excellent and brought that third dimension to this book. Thank you Cecelia for being such an enlightened and talented writer!

Just for Fun Audiobook by Rosalind James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosalind James) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:52:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just for Fun Subtitle: Escape to New Zealand, Book 4 Author: Rosalind James Narrator: Claire Bocking Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Rosalind Iiams Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 375 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What happens in Fiji stays in Fiji - except when it doesn't. Nic Wilkinson is a responsible, organized, disciplined rugby player at the top of his game. Emma Martens is a sometimes-scattered, often-emotional, and always-broke would-be designer with a big chip on her shoulder where Nic's concerned. They have no history together, except one perfect week. Nothing in common anymore, except the most important thing of all. Getting together again would be messy. Complicated. Scary. And, just maybe, worth every risk. Note: This romance, like New Zealand, contains a bit of steam. If that isn't your cuppa, maybe visit some other country.... er, audiobook. Members Reviews: Emotional and Lovely Any additional comments? I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own. Getting all that legal stuff out of the way, I will say that I gladly would've bought this audiobook. I love this series and have read all of the books, and this is the most heart wrenching in the series. There is something about lost love, all those years that went by when the couple wasn't together, and the "lost baby" story (I only like it if there's a really good reason) that just breaks my heart. I've only recently started listening to audiobooks, and this narrator is the best I've heard. She puts you so far into the story, it's hard to stop listening. My reaction to an already highly emotional book was, as I said in the beginning, heart wrenching and visceral. This only makes the eventual reunion even more satisfying as a listener. I highly recommend this book both in print and audio and I can't wait to take another trip to New Zealand to catch up with the rest of the All Blacks. The author has the gift to make you care what happens to these new friends (what, they're not real? say it isn't so!) and never stop wanting more. The fun in New Zealand continues Where does Just for Fun rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Having listened to probably 50+ audiobooks, I'd say top 10. I'd give the story a 4.5 if I could + the 5 on the narration. The story is good but just not a huge favorite of mine BUT I know I will listen to it again and again. What did you like best about this story? It centers around a potentially heavy topic--a fling that results in an unplanned pregnancy and for various reasons the mother is left to raise the child on her own. Even though Nic could have been an arrogant jerk about the whole situation, he "mans up" and steps in. At the same time, he is sensitive and not overly manly. I love how Emma and Nic's relationship grows, including those pesky bumps along the way. I also like how this is a very real story that people can relate to but it's not heavy or depressing. What does Claire Bocking bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her accent, portrayal of different characters and the amount of emotion so reads with is spot on. Unlike a lot of other narrators, she doesn't over-emote or have weird or awkward pauses in her reading. She's very fluid in her transitions. The written story is great in itself. Ms. Bocking takes it to the next level with her narration.

Christmas at Tiffany's Audiobook by Karen Swan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Swan) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 22:15:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas at Tiffany's Author: Karen Swan Narrator: Katie Scarfe Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Christmas at Tiffany's is an exciting, globetrotting story of friendship and romance from Karen Swan. Cassie settled down too young, marrying her first serious boyfriend. Now, 10 years later, she is betrayed and broken. With her marriage in tatters and no career or home of her own, she needs to work out where she belongs in the world and who she really is. So begins a yearlong trial as Cassie leaves her sheltered life in rural Scotland to stay with each of her best friends in the most glamorous cities in the world: New York, Paris and London. Exchanging grouse moor and mousy hair for low-carb diets and high-end highlights, Cassie tries on each city for size as she attempts to track down the life she was supposed to have been leading, and with it the man who was supposed to love her all along. Christmas at Tiffany's is followed by the captivating sequel, Summer at Tiffany's. Members Reviews: Perfectly Indulgent! Although its not exactly a holiday book like the title suggests, its a great story that I thoroughly loved!!! New York, Paris, London - each city with dreamy possibilities and the author did such a good job of allowing me to live vicariously through Cassie as she found pieces of herself in each city. Cant wait to read the next book! Great story, loved the narrator Really like this narrator such a lovely voice to listen too. Not as Christmassy as Id thought by the title but really enjoyed the story. I would recommend as a entertaining feel good book thats easy to listen too. Best To Date! Fabulous book! Thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Great story with authentic characters and extremely well narrated. Christmas at Tiffanys is witty and funny, sad in parts but always beautifully crafted . This has been my best Karen Swan book to date and will remain a favourite for a long time to come. Hate to say goodbye to the characters. They have become good friends. A great read About friendship love and seeing who self discovery after the end of a long relationship.

Threading the Needle Audiobook by Marie Bostwick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marie Bostwick) — Tue, 31 May 2011 02:33:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Threading the Needle Subtitle: The Cobbled Court Series, Book 4 Author: Marie Bostwick Narrator: Hillary Huber, Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 359 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author Marie Bostwick comes a beautiful novel of sisterhood lost and found - and of the ways we create the rich tapestries that encompass the past and the future. The economic downturn has hit New Bern, Connecticut, and Tessa Woodruffs herbal apothecary shop, For the Love of Lavender, is suffering. So is her once-happy 34-year marriage to Lee. Theyd given up everything to come back to New Bern from Boston and start their business, but now theyre wondering if they made the right decision. To relieve the strain, Tessa signs up for a quilting class at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop and, to her surprise, rediscovers the power of sisterhood - along with the childhood friend she thought shed lost forever. Madelyn Beecher left New Bern 20 years ago and never looked back. But when her husband is convicted of running a Ponzi scheme and shes left with nothing but her late grandmothers cottage, she is forced to return to the town she fled. Unfortunately, the cottage is in terrible shape. Madelyns only hope is to transform it into an inn. But to succeed, shell need the help of her fellow quilters, including the one friend she never thought shed see again - or forgive. Now Madelyn and Tessa will have to relive old memories, forge new ones, and realize its possible to start over, one stitch at a time - as long as youre surrounded by friends. Marie Bostwick was born and raised in the Northwest. She and her family have moved a score of times, living in eight U.S. states and two Mexican cities, and collecting a vast and cherished array of friends and experiences. She has three handsome sons and now lives with her husband in Connecticut, where she writes, reads, quilts, and is active in her local church. Critic Reviews: "Bostwicks writing is warmly nourishing, emotionally compelling quiet yet powerful. (Chicago Tribune on the Cobbled Cour series) Members Reviews: Just wonderful!!! This is a great series. It is clean, easy listening without being boring, if fact there are many lesson reminders that you were taught as a young person. I recommend this series highly, just make sure you start with the first book and continue to the last. I am awaiting more in this series, or another series from Marie. Not as "personal " as previous books Though I liked it, I didn't enjoy it as the previous ones. Narrator change was not Good. More of a negative/melancholy manner of speaking. Made personalities More dull & difficult to tell the difference between them. Enjoyed the book but not the narrators This was an enjoyable, well-written story by the author, but the narration was difficult to listen to. The voices did not seem to fit the characters in the story and I felt did not do it justice. I'm glad the story was well written and interesting, right up until the end or I would have given up because of narration that I thought was not a good fit. I'm glad to see that the next book in the series has different narrators. I really do want to hear what happens to some of the other people in New Bern, CT. It sounds like the kind of place that I wouldn't mind living in! Good continuation from previous stories I felt that book #4 was a good story but that it did not necessarily "connect" to the 3 previous ones.

Hot Shot Audiobook by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:37:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hot Shot Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: But dreams can have a cruel price. For Susannah, daughter of a bigwig in a competing company, success means losing her family. The trade-off is unimagined courage and a passion that will enrich her dramatically. Is it worth it? Critic Reviews: "Fun and lively." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fun This was fun to listen to and brought me back to my early computer days. It may be most appealing to romance loving computer nerds such as myself. The comparison to Apple were obvious, but fun for reminiscing over those early days of the personal computer. Not worth the 2 credits I have listen to all but Glitter Baby - I held out on this one because it was 2 credits, personally this was not worth the credits - it was not one SEP better books. I did not find the story to be interesting and the characters mundane ??? I am a big fan of Anna Fields but even did not enjoy her reading this book. I wish I could get at least 1 credit back Not One of Her Bests Not one of SEPs best, but was still a good listen. I did find myself drifting off in the middle a little bit, but would still recommend this read - after you've listened to all the others! Ok This was not as good as the other books of SEP. I found myself fast forwarding at times. Her other books are much better. Great love story, great sense of humor.... Where does Hot Shot rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? one of my favorites What was one of the most memorable moments of Hot Shot? the humerous bantering between the the two lovers What about Anna Fieldss performance did you like? she is a great narrator for Suzanne E Phillips, always portrays her wit, and edgy remarks Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? had to read/listen to the enitre book in one sitting....

Fifty Shades Freed Audiobook by E. L. James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E. L. James) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:06:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Shades Freed Subtitle: Book Three of the Fifty Shades Trilogy Author: E. L. James Narrator: Becca Battoe Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-12 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook contains graphic adult content Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, the Fifty Shades trilogy will obsess you, possess you and stay with you forever. When Ana Steele first encountered the driven, damaged entrepreneur Christian Grey, it sparked a sensual affair that changed both their lives irrevocably. Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them had anticipated. Ana must learn to share Grey's opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own integrity or independence; and Grey must overcome his compulsion to control and lay to rest the horrors that still haunt him. Now, finally together, they have love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of infinite possibilities. But just when it seems that they really do have it all, tragedy and fate combine to make Ana's worst nightmares come true.... Members Reviews: Don't miss the series One of the best book series I've listened to. A love story with lots of erotic sex to boot. all I can say is WOW. Finally more story and less sex Would you listen to Fifty Shades Freed again? Why? It is probably one of those stories you only need to listen to once, although my partner is now listening to it in the car and I admit I am getting a lot more out of it second time round. What did you like best about this story? Finally Ms James has seemingly got bored with all the sex and started to concentrate on the story and the journey. In this book we now are allowed to let our imaginations work a little as to what happens 'in between' sundown and sun up. I suspect perhaps her editor may have had a hand in it. What does Becca Battoe bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The narrator turn what would otherwise read as a fairly trashy sleazy story into a genuine love story that you do become interested in. She really does an incredible job of letting the listener believe it is Ana and Christian talking to one another. If you could rename Fifty Shades Freed, what would you call it? No that is the appropriate title. A perfect finale Where does Fifty Shades Freed rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 3 and only behind the first two. What was one of the most memorable moments of Fifty Shades Freed? When Ana has to save Mia from the clutches of Jack Hyde and she goes to the bank to get the money and Christian asks her if it was always about the money.

The Little Teashop of Lost and Found Audiobook by Trisha Ashley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trisha Ashley) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:23:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Teashop of Lost and Found Author: Trisha Ashley Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Little Teashop of Lost and Found by Trisha Ashley, read by Colleen Prendergast. Alice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid stepmother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking - the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers - brings a comforting sense of home. So it seems natural that when she finally decides to return to Haworth, Alice turns to baking again, taking over a run-down little teashop and working to set up an afternoon tea emporium. Luckily she soon makes friends, including a Grecian god-like neighbour, who help her both set up home and try to solve the mystery of who she is. There are one or two last twists in the dark fairy tale of Alice's life to come...but can she find her happily ever after? Members Reviews: A Little Feel Good Story Story was an enjoyable listen. I really liked the narrator's accent and speach patterns. There were no real surprises and you knew from the start how Alice's romantic relationship would end, but there was an unexpected twist on the search for her birth mother. The only real negative for me was the narrator did not distinguish enough between the voices of all the characters, so it was confusing who was talking throughout the story. In one conversation I thought the voices were mixed up. I didn't catch on that Dr. Collins was speaking at the end of each chapter until halfway through the book as the voice sounded like Alice, so I missed that thread in the beginning. That said, it was a fun, light story. And thanks for the recipes at the end! distracting Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? it felt like a long book. You know that's not a good sign. The switching of stories was not well indicated in audible format. Seems like the producer could have helped that out some. I will be listening along and then realize it's the "other" story line and have to back it up to follow. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Least interesting is the fairly tale horror aspect If this book were a movie would you go see it? no probably not excellent book fun twists an turns in a great, layered story of new beginnings and finding home. Enjoyed the story I enjoyed the story but I found the narration a little irritating. Too slow and a little stilted. warming You think you know how this story is going to end but....there is a surprise in store when you get to the end. I loved the added recipies

Georgia on My Mind: A Sexy Contemporary Romance Audiobook by Marie Force

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marie Force) — Fri, 02 May 2014 14:54:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Georgia on My Mind: A Sexy Contemporary Romance Author: Marie Force Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: HTJB, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 163 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Since Georgie Quinn's mother died, the highlight of her life has become "jogger stalking" every morning with her roommates, Tess and Cat. Stuck running the senior center her mother founded in Newport, RI, until a replacement director is found, Georgie dreams of returning to her glamorous life in Atlanta. As that life begins to unravel, she discovers a whole new one in Newport where the jogger turns out to be sexy detective and tree hugger Nathan Caldwell. Determined to get her mind off her many problems - including a possible threat to her own health - Georgie indulges in what she intends to be a no-holds-barred one-night stand with Nathan. Unfortunately, Nathan has other ideas and sets out to have a relationship with her. Tess, on the run from an abusive husband, and Cat, who raised her younger brother and sister, hook up with Nathan's brothers, Ben, an injured Iraqi war veteran, and Ian, a single father and talented musician. Add a zany cast of seniors who seem determined to drive Georgie slowly mad with their never-ending needs and comparisons to her sainted mother, and you've got the ingredients for a fast-paced, often comical, emotional journey that leads Georgie straight to the home of her heart. Members Reviews: Great great great I love Marie Force books and this was a great one!!! It has several stories in one so I didn't get bored. It has romance , suspense, love, drama and hot love scenes all with a great narrator!! Loved it!!! what a great story It was one of the best real life type love stories I have read. Very touching A peach of a romance from Marie Force Another sexy romance from Marie Force that didn't disappoint. This story is like three romances in one. Narrator is good. Enjoyable Story Lost by the Narrator Georgia on My Mind: A Sexy Contemporary Romance, written by: Marie Force, and narrated by: Holly Fielding would have been more enjoyable had I read it to myself, or with another narrator. Holly Fielding, the narrator, has a somewhat cute and girlie voice (sometimes becoming too "sing/song") that might be better used in young adult books whose characters are all female. Unfortunately, she becomes monotone and bullish sounding when it comes to male voices, making it very difficult to enjoy. I believe the story is sweet and solid enough to be enjoyable, but I had to leave it several times, due to the narrator's voice, in order to return to it later and finally finish. Had I known what I know now, I would not have used a credit for this performance. Sorry. Starting over I enjoyed this book very much. Georgia is a girl who knows what she wants and Nathan is a man who love her and his family.

Perfect Weddings Audiobook by Lynda Renham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynda Renham) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:49:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect Weddings Subtitle: A Romantic Comedy Author: Lynda Renham Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Whole Story Quest Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Amy Perfect is the crème de la crème of wedding planners, so who best to plan Georgina's wedding? Except that the man Georgina plans to marry is the same man who jilted Amy three years ago. Will her plan to give Georgina an imperfect wedding backfire? Is this the chance for Amy to win back the love of her life, or will insufferable Ben put a spanner in the works? Members Reviews: Absolutely hilarious! True laugh out loud and captivating story. Fantastic!. Difficult to switch off as each time was wanting 'just another chapter'.

Game Over Audiobook by Fern Michaels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:36:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Game Over Subtitle: Revenge of the Sisterhood #17 Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With yet another successful assignment behind them, the ladies of the Sisterhood have enjoyed a relaxing break together and celebrated the wedding of Myra and Charles on Big Pine Mountain. But as soon as the newlyweds return from their shortened honeymoon, they are hit with some exciting yet unsettling news. It seems their dear ally Lizzie Fox, recently ensconced as Chief White House Counsel, is rumored to be near the top of the short list for a soon to be vacated seat on the Supreme Court. While the Sisters are thrilled for Lizzie, they are concerned about her being ripped to shreds in the approval process, partly due to her connections with the Sisterhood. They also fear it will delay or even derail their long-awaited pardon promised to them by President Martine Connor. It will take a masterful plan, and loyal friends aiding them at every turn, for the Sisters to succeed in protecting Lizzie while securing their own freedom at last. Members Reviews: Love this series! Love the storytelling and story! Looking forward to listening to next book in the series. fun story Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes Who was your favorite character and why? Annie funny What aspect of Laural Merlingtons performance would you have changed? Get another reader to add to all the c h aracters Was Game Over worth the listening time? A little short but ok Any additional comments? Fun

A Civil Contract Audiobook by Georgette Heyer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Georgette Heyer) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:32:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Civil Contract Author: Georgette Heyer Narrator: Phyllida Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 684 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Set in the Regency period, this is a classic tale of misunderstood love and an arranged marriage. ©1999 Georgette Heyer; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Excellent Narration G. Heyer's novels are always fun but a great deal of their humor and character insight lies in the wording and implications of the text. Ms. Nash's narration hits this spot on and made me enjoy the audio book even more than the text version. She handles voices (both male and female), tone, characterization and interpretation with a fine sense of the author's intent. Heyer is true to the period and transports us there. This immersion in time is a hallmark of Heyer, contrasting to many contemporary authors who insert 21st century views/mannerisms in historical settings. Ms. Nash delivers this perfectly. If you enjoy a quiet, believable romance of ordinary problems against a background of extraordinary difficulties, try this book. very very good This is one of my favorite Georgette Heyer novels. The author, as usual, creates a host of vivid characters: Lord Linton is a man of integity and duty, his father-in-law is bigger than life (you can love and dislike him at the same time), and Jenny is a wonderfully complex heroine. The romance is entrancing (there is more than one involvement going on); however, the main love story is different from most Heyer novels. Heyer took the time writing this to let a relly good story unfold. I was engrossed throughout the presentatin and did not want to stop even to eat (which means it was REALLY interesting) or to sleep. The reader was perfect for the book. I thought she did a partcularly good job with the Jenny character - her chuckle/laugh was delightful. This is a solid 5 in my opinion. Brilliantly Acted with a Melodious Voice I love all Georgette Heyer novels because her heroines are so sassy, smart and inspirational. But this novel went against all form for me with a heroine who was plain, and just wanted to be a good home maker. In spite of that Phylidda Nash is such a brilliant reader, drawing distinct characters with her voice that i just loved listening to the story, and grew to really appreciate the sentiment of a woman who knows her worth and is loved for being herself. One of Her Best This is the story, not of a fairy tale, but of life when perfect love doesn't prevail, but we make do anyway - sometimes quite happily! Georgette Heyer is a master; her characters especially shine. In "A Civil Contract" she gives us one of her most relatable-to heroines. She also gives us a lot of her customary humor and heart. It's a great story, and one of the most heart-tugging of Heyer's efforts. As always, there is great historical detail and accuracy. Her works are real Regencies, with adherence to the sensibilities and morals of that society. So, no steamy sex, no modern outrage at the lot of women. Enjoy them for what they are: cracking good historical romances with memorable, funny characters and a great dose of wit. Not your average boy meets girl This is a great story with a heroine who despite her obscene wealth, is someone Average Jane can relate to. Take your typical love story with beautiful people and true romance, REMOVE the "beautiful" and the "romance", and what you get is surprisingly good stuff. I applaud Georgette Heyer's mix of talented writing and historic facts, and her little nods to Jane Austen are just sweet.

The Course of Love Audiobook by Alain de Botton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alain de Botton) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 05:00:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Course of Love Author: Alain de Botton Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents, the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Course of Love by Alain de Botton, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Twenty years after his best-selling debut, Essays in Love, internationally acclaimed author Alain de Botton returns to fiction with a brilliant new novel about modern relationships. What does it mean to live happily ever after? At dinner parties and over coffee, Rabih and Kirsten's friends always ask them the same question: how did you meet? The answer comes easily - it's a happy story, one they both love to tell. But there is a second part to this story, the answer to a question their friends never ask: what happened next? Rabih and Kirsten find each other, fall in love, get married. Society tells us this is the end of the story. In fact it is only the beginning. From the first thrill of lust to the joys and fears of real commitment to the deep problems that surface slowly over two shared lifetimes, this is the story of a marriage. It is the story of modern relationships and how to survive them. Playful, wise and profoundly moving, The Course of Love is a delightful return to the novel by Alain de Botton, 20 years after his debut, Essays in Love. Members Reviews: Honest and insightful Really enjoyed every moment. A brutally honest but empathetic view on being human. Living life through the characters i gained perspective on my own relationships, and changed. Romantic cynicism at its best. If you have seen any talks by Alan de Botton, the book will summarize his views. In a sense it is a fictional version of his study. A little depressing at times but well written. A.must read I wish I had read it before. I gave it to my best friends. "love is a skill, not just an entusiasm" Just amazing! The insights and the way the author captured the sublime thought process of the characters left me speechless. Every couple should read/listen to this book. Want to stay together? Have a listen and have a look at yourself. Unlock the skill of love.

The Long Road Home Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 25 Aug 2000 15:06:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Road Home Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Anthony Fusco Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Even as a child, her only escape is through the stories she writes. Only writing can dull the pain of her lonely world. And when her parents' marriage collapses, Gabriella is given her first reprieve, as her father disappears, and then her mother abandons her to a convent. There, Gabriella's battered body and soul begin to mend. Amid the quiet safety and hushed rituals of the nuns, Gabriella grows into womanhood in a safe, peaceful world. Then a young priest comes into her life. Father Joe Connors never questioned his vocation until Gabriella entered the confessional and shared her soul. Confession leads to friendship. And friendship grows dangerously into love... Members Reviews: What a sad story This is by far one of the most despair-filled stories I've ever read, at times extreme - at the same time, it kept my interest throughout, and I would recommend it. AWESOME! This was a great book. I couldn't turn it off. Graphic, Moving and Intense Not your typical chic lit...enjoyable because of the depth of the characters and the compassion it illicits. I would recommend it but don't expect it to be to uplifting. Evokes emotions. The Long Road Home In my opinion, this is the most moving book that Danielle Steel has ever written. I would highly recommend it. So Beautiful I read this book when I was in high school and fell in love with it. I listened to this book for 3 days and it brought back so many memories. the book is beautiful, engaging and a real tearjerker. I enjoyed every minute of it

In Her Wake Audiobook by K.A. Tucker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (K.A. Tucker) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:53:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Her Wake Subtitle: A Ten Tiny Breaths Novella Author: K.A. Tucker Narrator: Sebastian York Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Before you knew him as Trent in Ten Tiny Breaths, he was Cole Reynolds - and he had it all. Until one night when he makes a fatal, wrong decisionand loses everything. When a drunken night out at a Michigan State college party results in the death of six people, Cole must come to terms with his part in the tragedy. Normally, hed be able to lean on his best friends - the ones who have been in his life since he could barely walk. Only, theyre gone. Worse, theres the shattered body of a 16-year-old girl lying somewhere in a hospital bed, her entire life ripped from her because of a case of beer and a set of keys. Everyone assures him that they know it wasnt intentional, and yet he cant ignore the weight of their gazes, the whispers behind his back. Nor can he shake the all-consuming guilt he feels every time he thinks of that girl who wont so much as allow him near her hospital room to apologize. As the months go by and the shame and loneliness festers, Cole begins to lose his grip on what once was important - college, his girlfriend, his future. His life. Its not until Cole hits rock-bottom that he can begin to see another way out of his personal hell: forgiveness. And theres only one person who can give that to him Members Reviews: In the Beginning Cole Reynolds had it all until one crazy night in college he and his friends feeling ten feet tall and bulletproof decide to drive drunk. Before the night is over six people lie dead and the lives of the two survivors will never be the same. Cole will try and make it up to Kacey Cleary the 16 year old victim the only way he can; by watching over her, taking care of her; following in her wake. In the wake of losing her parents, boyfriend and best girlfriend she's become a reckless party girl and Cole becomes her guardian angel. He saves her from several bad situations that she was too stoned and reckless to avoid putting herself into dangerous situations. This novella is a great prequel to the initial K.A. Tucker book Ten Tiny Breaths which was narrated by Kacey. In her wake was Cole's take on the pre Florida Kacey when she was still in Michigan. As usual in this series it's a five star special. Stalking is not sweet I'll just get this one out there now, and this review may include mild spoilers. This book is about a guy who is so overcome with guilt that he decides to stalk the only other survivor of a car accident he was involved in. He involves himself in her life repeatedly, even going as far as to break into her email account. This is not sweet. Stalking is not sweet. Stalking is not sexy. Stalking is not romantic. Stalking is scary, and awful and it would be nice if authors would stop portraying it as some kind of sign of true love. I really wanted to like this, but I found myself constantly appalled by the lengths this guy goes to so he can stalk his victim. This would be a fantastic prequel to a crime novel but not to a romance. The narrator is great though. So there's that. I listened to 10 Tiny Breaths First Is there anything you would change about this book? If you happen to read 10 Tiny Breaths, don't go back to this book, which is the prequel. It is redundant and just to much. Was In Her Wake worth the listening time? No kinda depeessing, slow bd uneventful Struggled to finish this one.

Shoe Addicts Anonymous Audiobook by Beth Harbison

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Beth Harbison) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:48:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shoe Addicts Anonymous Author: Beth Harbison Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Four different women. One common shoe size. And a shared lust for fabulous footwear. In this sparkling novel, the wife of a controlling politician, a debt-ridden eBay addict, an agoraphobic phone sex operator, and a nanny for the family from hell (who barely knows a sole from a heel but who will do anything to get out of the house) meet on Tuesday nights to trade shoes. In the process, they form friendships that will help each of them to triumph over her problems, from secret pasts to blackmail, bankrupcy, and dating. Critic Reviews: "Reading this novel is like eating a slice of cake." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Chic Lit with character development I enjoyed this book because the characters are not outrageous stereotypes. These women are more like you and me than is the norm in Chic Lit. The characters change and grow throughout the book and they do not depend (too much) on men rescuing them from their troubles. I loved getting to know these women and cheered for them when they changed their lives for the better. I also love shoes, which predisposed me to like this novel. This book is slower paced than you might be used to for this genre, but give these characters a chance and they will win you over with their regular gal charms. a cute listen It kept me entertained for the most part. Did it keep me running longer because I couldn't stop listenting to it, no. But there are very few books that do that for me. It took about 15 minutes to get going but I liked how it was about 4 different women so I liked the 4 different point of views. I liked the narrator. Fun read First time reader of this author - will try another. Light reading - cute storyline - loved the orator. Sometimes you just need a good read without a lot of twists and turns. Nice, Enjoyable! It's an easy listen, four women and their shoe addiction. Believeble enough. The stories come together nicely and interestingly at first and problems are fixed with a nice tidy bow at the end. The narrator is fantastic. She's the reason I chose the book. Will read more from this author just for the narrator! was okay This book follows the lives of different women being lovers of trendy shoes that meet up weekly to discuss their lives and of course shoes! I thought the book would be more fun and engrossing than it was, it was an okay read, but certainly not a book that you are not wanting to put down. The book is very slow and you don't really feel or care for any of the characters.

The Jury Audiobook by Fern Michaels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fern Michaels) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:44:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jury Subtitle: Revenge of the Sisterhood #4 Author: Fern Michaels Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For years, Paula Woodley has suffered the broken bones and shattered self-esteem caused by an abusive marriage. But what can she do? Her high-profile, Washington power-broker husband is not a man to be crossed. Or so he thinks. The Sisterhood may not be an organization found in any of his memos, but he's about to take a meeting with them - and they'll be setting the agenda... Members Reviews: Once again these are fun and great to listen too! I am really enjoying the "Sisterhood" series of books. If you have not listened to any of them, I recommend you start at the beginning and listen to them in order, not that you have to, because each one only slightly mentions the prior, but it will make your understanding and enjoyment of this series better. I really have enjoyed these, and am looking forward to the next books!! So disappointed Decided to give this series another try...not good. Same old thing. Won't be listening to any more of these. Not a great story. Students out just okay not one of my favorite books in the series. And a new character that is added kind of doesn't make sense because it's a complete stranger and their story line is just too graphic at one point. Unfortunately it really not a good fun story they the other books. And when the narrator does the male voice sometimes it's hard to tell who's speaking because she doesn't always change it enough between characters. subtitles please I hope you will put some subtitle because sometimes the narration is not clear. thankyou Excellent read Another good read will continue to follow the series to the end and plan on continuing with the men of the sisterhood also

The Little Friend Audiobook by Donna Tartt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Tartt) — Fri, 01 Nov 2002 06:60:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Friend Author: Donna Tartt Narrator: Donna Tartt Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For Harriet, who has grown up largely unsupervised, in a world of her own imagination, her brother is a link to a glorious past she has only heard about in stories. Fiercely determined, precocious far beyond her 12 years, and steeped in the adventurous literature of Stevenson, Kipling, and Conan Doyle, she resolves, one summer, to solve the murder and exact her revenge. Harriet's sole ally in this quest, her friend Hely, is devoted to her, but what they soon encounter has nothing to do with child's play: it is dark, adult, and all too menacing. A revelation of familial longing and sorrow, The Little Friend explores crime and punishment, as well as the hidden complications and consequences that hinder the pursuit of truth and justice. A novel of breathtaking ambition and power, it is rich in moral paradox, insights into human frailty, and storytelling brilliance. Critic Reviews: "An exceptionally suspenseful, flawlessly written story fairly teeming with outsize characters and roiling emotion." (Booklist, Starred Review) "Tartt's second novel confirms her talent as a superb storyteller, sophisticated observer of human nature and keen appraiser of ethics and morality." (Publishers Weekly) "A ruthlessly precise reckoning of the world as it is...filtered through the bright colors and impossible demands of childhood perception." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Disappointed Slow, very slow, with an annoying story deficiency. Beautiful descriptions of details, feelings and places, but that isn?t quite enough to keep me listening. Couldn't put it down! (Can you say that about an audiobook?) I don't understand the negative reviews of this, my boyfriend and I brought it along on a trip to Montreal and found it fascinating. Maybe you need a long stretch of time to listen to it. Donna Tartt has a wonderful reading voice with an ear for accents that brings every character to life. The story is a very moving coming-of-age tale with a lot of touches of dark humor that make for a compulsively listenable story. Good (audio)Book ! I see all those negative reviews, I for one enjoyed the audio cd. It being read by the author is I believe a nice plus too. WAYYYYY too abridged! Any additional comments? Editing 23 hours down to 6 hours means basically you're just listening to someone read a long list of chapter titles! It's a pity, too, because Donna Tartt reads it SO much better than that awful overdramatic warbling uptalker who reads the full version. Even Tartt's version of narration wasn't perfect though--it was very fast, she rushed through it--it sounds like she reads the whole thing as the character Edie! (OMG, is Edie based on herself?) Anyway. Off to go download and listen to the whole book / brave the other narrator. I like this book, though. Harriet is fantastic, and the atmosphere is lovely. A Real Snoozer I made it through the entire book. I'm not sure why. This book was so descriptive, that there was little space for anything else. Just when it started to get interesting, it ended. What a terrible ending ... it just dropped off. You never found out who or why made this story take place in the first place. I don't want to ruin it for others by giving too much away ... but unless you can handle total boredom, I'd make another choice.

The Quiet Professor Audiobook by Betty Neels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Betty Neels) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:36:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quiet Professor Author: Betty Neels Narrator: Anne Cater Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Megan thought she had it all - a good job, a caring family and a fiancé whom everyone agreed would make her a wonderful husband. But then her perfectly constructed world fell apart, and she found that her one hope was Professor Jake van Belfeld. He seemed determined to rebuild her life - but why was he taking such a personal interest in her? He couldn't think that her heart needed his attention, too, could he? Members Reviews: Hope after heartache Narrator's voice was cozy and her depiction of the characters was warm, however I couldn't seem to shake of the sense of the hero being elderly. I've read the book in print and didn't have that problem. Also, there's an incident in the book right near the end that is just too far-fetched for me, but oh, well. I'm a Betty Neels fan and will listen to this book again anyway. This is the first Neels book I've found on Audible, and I hope there will be more, especially if they vary the narrators. Disappointed What made the experience of listening to The Quiet Professor the most enjoyable? I am a Betty Neels fan and have read almost all of her books. This title was one of my favorites. I was very disappointed with the narration. I felt that it didn't fit the book. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Anne Cater? Have no idea. I am also a fan of the Royal Spyness series. That narration fit the story. Any additional comments? No, I think I have stated my case. I sincerely hope I did not offend anyone. Betty Neels at her finest A gorgeous reading of Betty Neels story. A guaranteed Happily Ever After. Thank you for this audiobook! Can't go wrong with Betty Neels! I loved being able to listen while I did other things, mostly crocheted. Overall the performance was great but there was an occasional word that I couldn't hear. Thankfully not very many and my hearing is not very good. Enjoyable Would you consider the audio edition of The Quiet Professor to be better than the print version? I think the audio edition adds to my enjoyment of the story because I can hear accents of the various characters which I just cannot add in my mind as I read it. It's not better than the print version, but it adds another dimension. I would love to find more Betty Neels stories in audio version. Who was your favorite character and why? Well, I think it would have to be the Quiet Professor, Jake van Belfield. He is just so solid, reliable, large and good looking and determined to have his own way. He doesn't force Megan to do to anything she doesn't want to do, but he just manages to convince her that his quietly suggested ideas really would be for the best. The reader believes that if she decided not to go along with him, and he thought she wouldn't budge, he would accept her decision. She just seems to know that he is right about how to get over her "cracked" heart. What about Anne Caters performance did you like? I love her voice, her pacing of the narration, her manner of acting each character so you know who is talking by the way she changes accent, pitch, pronunciation and so on. She's a wonderful reader and actress. If you could rename The Quiet Professor, what would you call it? I cannot imagine. Any additional comments? I'm looking forward to more of Betty Neels novels in audio edition. I hope I don't have long to wait.

Undead and Uneasy Audiobook by MaryJanice Davidson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (MaryJanice Davidson) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:27:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Undead and Uneasy Subtitle: Queen Betsy, Book 6 Author: MaryJanice Davidson Narrator: Nancy Wu Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 857 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In the days leading up to The Big Day, Betsy seems to have a full house - and the wedding guests have yet to arrive. Along with her human buddies, there's a ghost, a werewolf, and a fiend crashing at her place. And though her fiancé, Vampire King Eric Sinclair, conveniently disappears when the conversation turns to seating charts and flower arrangements, he does manage to make his oh-so-sexy presence known at other moments. Cold feet are no surprise, especially with an undead groom. But when Sinclair truly goes missing, and not just to avoid wedding preparations, along with most of her friends and loved ones, Betsy is frantic. Alone and afraid for the fate of everyone she loves, Betsy can't trust anyone as she tries to find them and whoever is behind all the disappearances. And what happens next will shake the foundation of the vampire world forever. Members Reviews: LOVE IT I absolutly love this series! i can't wait for the next one! i am always sad when they are over!!! Series Review I love this series. They are entertaining and who does not appreciate a vampire fashionista? Very much like a vampire Evanovich. Entertaining and a great listen. Narration is fantastic. This is a series so begin with the first book so you will get all of the 'inside jokes'. Enjoy... Great fun I love this series. The narrator is perfect and the story line will keep you smiling. Must have... these are by far the series I have listened to, funny, quirk,and somewhat over the top, they are fun and very enjoyable, you fall in love with Besty, and laugh along with her in her trial & error of learning how to live as the Vampire Queen.. funny FUNNY... be sure to start at book one and go in order.. Short and sweet Betsy gets a cool new power. She's especially whiny in this one. Good story overall.

Porch Lights Audiobook by Dorothea Benton Frank

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dorothea Benton Frank) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:59:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Porch Lights Author: Dorothea Benton Frank Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Jimmy McMullen, a fireman with the NYFD, is killed in the line of duty, his wife, Jackie, and 10-year-old son, Charlie, are devastated. Charlie idolized his dad, and now the outgoing, curious boy has become quiet and reserved. Trusting in the healing power of family, Jackie decides to return to her childhood home on Sullivan's Island. Awaiting them is Annie Britt, the family matriarch who has kept the porch lights on to welcome them home. Captivated by the island's alluring natural charms and inspired by colorful Lowcountry lore, mother, daughter, and grandson will share a memorable, illuminating summer. Told in Annie and Jackie's alternating voices, and filled with Dorothea Benton Frank's charming wit, indelible poignancy, and hallmark themes, Porch Lights is a triumph from "the queen of Southern fiction" (Charlotte Observer). Members Reviews: Another WINNER!!!!!!!!!!! What did you love best about Porch Lights? The descriptions of the Island life, made me miss living there. The story line was done exceptionally well, DBF does not disappoint in any way. I love the inclusion of so much history told in true southern story teller fashion. I couldnt stop listening. A very moving story with out any sappiness. Who was your favorite character and why? Loved Annie and Deb's friendship. The gift of a true friend was warmly presented. What aspect of Robin Miless performance would you have changed? The Narrator would leave character and would speak in an accent that wasn't southern for sure. It was only slightly annoying. I would not seek her out in future books. Liked this book - held my attention - nice story. Was sort of predictible, but a nice story. Held my interest. Listened to the entire book. Narrator was good and her voice fit the characters. I love the South, so books based in the South are my types of books. Low Country living on sultry Sullivan's Island Would you consider the audio edition of Porch Lights to be better than the print version? I have not read the print book, but I did love the audio edition. It was produced very well. Who was your favorite character and why? The island itself was my favorite character. The flavor, tempo and sense of a slower and gracious beach style of living was captured so well. What about Robin Miless performance did you like? Very well read. Her delivery was animated with each character well defined. There was never any question about which character was speaking nor about the emotion that the character was experiencing. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? How the pain of a family's loss is healed by the magic of a low country beach summer. Enjoyable although predictable I have been a fan of Dorothea Benton Frank for a long time and this book was just as delightful as her other books. Although the plot is predictable, it was an entertaining read, leaving the reader with a good feeling throughout the book. I have to give it a thumbs up. Thanks for another good read. great family story Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? it was recommended to me by a friend and I appreciate it. What did you like best about this story? I like the way the author flesshes out the characters. and I like the relationship between the family members. What three words best describe Robin Miless performance? it was good

The Small House At Allington Audiobook by Anthony Trollope

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Trollope) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:31:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Small House At Allington Author: Anthony Trollope Narrator: Timothy West Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Exclusively from Audible The spirited Lily Dale, who longs to be loved, is devastated when her fiancé, the self-interested Adolphus Crosbie, jilts her for the aristocratic Lady Alexandrina. Although heartbroken, Lily still loves Crosbie and believes she must remain single despite him being unworthy of her affections. Even when the more deserving John Eame presents himself, she is still unable to see past her feelings for Crosbie. Meanwhile, Lily's sister Bell is also under pressure to marry for money, not for love. With an array of wonderful subplots, this audiobook is full of subtle humour as well as heartbreak. The Small House at Allington is the fifth audiobook in the series known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire and as usual, Trollope shows his skill at analysing the thoughts and emotions of his characters, a craft that makes them appear truly life-like. Each character feels human, even Crosbie who also suffers himself for the mistakes he makes. Trollope possesses the ability to take everyday events and turn them into a gripping tale. The novel was written at the height of Trollope's popularity and contains one of his most admired heroines, Lily Dale. Former British Prime Minister, John Major, declared it his favourite book, propelling it back into the limelight in the 1990s. Narrator Biography Timothy West is prolific in film, television, theatre, and audiobooks. He has narrated a number of Anthony Trollope's classic audiobooks, including the six Chronicles of Barsetshire and The Pallisers series. He has also narrated volumes of Simon Schama's A History of Britain and John Mortimer's Rumpole on Trial. Timothy West's theatrical credits include King Lear, The Vote, Uncle Vanya, A Number, Quarter, and Coriolanus and his films include Ever After, Joan Of Arc, Endgame, Iris, and The Day of the Jackal. On television, Timothy has appeared in Broken Biscuits (BBC), Great Canal Journeys (across 3 Series), and the regular role of Stan Carter on EastEnders (BBC). Members Reviews: Timothy West is perfect for Trollope! I thought Simon Vance was a good narrator for Trollope, but Timothy West is better. I could, and did, listen to this one for hours at a time, and then went out and downloaded the rest of the Barset novels with Timothy West as narrator. Trollope is a fascinating writer. I understand that Stephen King doesn't think much of him. He digresses a lot, and he addresses the reader directly in ways that drove my undergraduate Victorian Novel instructor (a fan of Henry James) up the wall. But his characters are all delightfully alive, his women characters especially full of vinegar, and he is very much grounded in the real world of rural communities, organizational politics, and money. There are many times (especially with Timothy West's narration) that he is laugh-out-loud funny. I only wish there were an equally accomplished audiobook production of the Palliser series, which is a sort of sequel to the Barset novels. One of the great novels and great readers My goodness, what exquisite writing! Anthony Trollope is a new discovery for me. His sense of humor and emotional tone are striking and wonderful. Trollope has an amazing ability to dip a "spoon" into the bowl of life, pull out what comes and remark precisely on what he has found.

The Union Street Bakery Audiobook by Mary Ellen Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Ellen Taylor) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 10:56:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Union Street Bakery Subtitle: Union Street Bakery Series, Book 1 Author: Mary Ellen Taylor Narrator: Susan Boyce Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Daisy McCrae's life is in tatters. She's lost her job, broken up with her boyfriend, and has been reduced to living in the attic above her family's store, the Union Street Bakery, while learning the business. Making things worse is the constant feeling of not being a "real" McCrae, since she was adopted as a child and has a less-than-perfect relationship with her two sisters. Then a long-standing elderly customer passes away, and for some reason she bequeaths to Daisy a journal dating back to the 1850s, written by a slave girl named Susie. As she reads, Daisy learns more about her family - and her own heritage - than she had ever imagined. Haunted by dreams of the young Susie, she is compelled to look further into the past of the town and her family. Members Reviews: Intriguing story line Interesting book, but if you're looking for a cozy mystery, this is not it. In fact, it's not s mystery at all. It is the story of an adopted woman in search of her birth parents. Great story! Pleasing blend of relationships, history and mystery! I will definitely read all the stories in the series! Nice! I enjoyed this story very much but it was not my favorite. I liked how it had several different stories. Great book Loved the story line. This could have really happened. The narrator brought the characters to life. I didn't like all the dirty language used. There's no call for it. Love it! What did you love best about The Union Street Bakery? Great book!!!! Can't wait to read the next in the series. The character development is good and the presentation is a perfect fit for the story. Probably on of the best I have had from Audible yet.

Don't Stop Me Now Audiobook by Colleen Coleman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colleen Coleman) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:52:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Stop Me Now Author: Colleen Coleman Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-17 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Poppy Bloom planned to finish her PhD and walk straight into a job at her university. But here she is, unemployed and living back at her mum's. She scores herself an internship at the hottest radio station in town, joins a netball team and renews her friendship with Leanne. Spending time with Leanne's gorgeous twin Tom is just a bonus. But life has a way of tripping you up when you least expect it, and Poppy soon must decide where her priorities lie.... Critic Reviews: "Colleen Coleman is definitely one to watch." (Chick Lit Uncovered) Members Reviews: Entertaining But... I'm enjoying the story: it's light and upbeat, with a likable protagonist albeit slightly cliche. The reader, Imogen Church, is talented with varying voices for each character, inflection, pacing, and tone. But there is one problem that the director or editing should have caught/prevented/corrected: Whenever the main character has an "aside" or interior monologue, Ms Church lowers the volume of her voice so greatly that it's near impossible to hear. Yet increasing my devices' volume results startlingly loud dialogue from the other characters, as if they're yelling. My downstairs neighbor even complained that my "TV was too loud." This just about ruined the listening experience for me, making it quite frustrating. I want to listen to the rest of the book, but no matter where I am or how I listen--car, earbuds, home speakers system--there are parts of the book I can't hear unless I want to be subjected to parts that are jarringly loud. So frustrating!!! I've listened to other books narrated by Imogen Church and usually enjoy her style, so it's clear this time she just didn't realize her mic wasn't picking up part of her speech very well. loved it! The story was so funny and read SO well by the narrator!!! Narrator 10 stars if that was possible! Ugh I'm sorry but I hated this book. I found the story extremely boring and the narrator was way to over dramatic. I couldn't even finish it. easy read easy light read with a lovely story. enjoyed this book. kind of uplifting in a way. Brilliant! Funny, moving & inspirational. Beautifully written & narrated. Can't recommend highly enough! Looking forward to Colleen's next book.

Sleeping Arrangements Audiobook by Madeleine Wickham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine Wickham) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:08:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping Arrangements Author: Madeleine Wickham Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Hugh is not a happy man. His immaculate wife Amanda seems more interested in her new kitchen than in him, and he works so hard to pay for it, he barely has time for his children. Maybe he'll have a chance to bond with them on holiday. His old friend Gerard has lent them a luxury villa in Spain - perfect. Both families arrive at the villa and realize the awful truth - Gerard has double-booked. What no one else realizes is that Chloe and Hugh have a history; and as tensions rise within the two families, old passions resurface. It seems that Gerard's "accidental" double booking may not be an accident after all... Members Reviews: below average for wickham/kinsella Madeline Wickham had clearly not hit her stride when she wrote this one. She does have a quirky imagination which might have saved the book were it not for the disappointing narration (too loud at times, and too sing songy for my taste). I'd skip this one. Wedding Girl is a better choice for this author. sweet story This was more engaging than I thought it would be. Well-rounded story. I enjoyed it Not one of my favorite books from this author, but I still enjoyed it. okayish... a bit dull The British novels I love are packed with dry humor, sharp observations of life, witty asides. This one is not. It's just a simple little romantic plot whose wryest lines appear in the first few pages, so you can actually listen to them for free and save yourself the download. Still, I give it 3 stars because it did pass some otherwise boring time fairly enjoyably while I did my chores. Not exactly the ending I would've Let's just say it was typical. The ending being a bit of a downer on the note of 'dinner' - I liked it up until the end so worth a listen. Everyone may not feel the same.

A Spring Affair Audiobook by Milly Johnson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Milly Johnson) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:23:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Spring Affair Author: Milly Johnson Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-09 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What begins as an earnest spring-clean soon spirals out of control. The more Lou lets go of, the more light can get to those painful places at the centre of her heart. When she meets hunky local man Tom Broom, she sees her philandering husband in a very different light. But, even with Tom's help, can Lou Winter manage to put the spring back into her step? And who knows where her newfound zest for the stripped-back life will take her next? Members Reviews: Really enjoyable. Would you listen to A Spring Affair again? Why? Yes I almost did not buy this book because the description did not sound appealing, however I was desperate when on holidays and used a credit purely because it was a Milly Johnson book. I was pleasantly surprised it was great. Who was your favorite character and why? Lou because she went for what she wanted and got it. Have you listened to any of Colleen Prendergasts other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes she is always great. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? No it was a light happy read very enjoyable but not moving. loved this book This was a great story, well written and read. Characters were very believable and had depth and personality. Nice long story, I was sorry to get to the end. Concept was also believable and interesting. My dogs got extra walks just so I could take my iphone and listen to the next few chapters! Cleaning house and husband Do you ever get the inclination to clean, which, when done, makes you aware of other things that also need the boot? The more the heroine cleaned, the more she saw things that were wrong in her home and life, including an insufferable husband. Go Lou! GREAT SUMMER READ If you could sum up A Spring Affair in three words, what would they be? This was a great listen from beginning to end and well worth the purchase. I enjoyed the narration and was able to picture each person in my mind. I highly recommend this book. Inspired change for me! Where does A Spring Affair rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best. Have listened twice. Light fluffy feel great story. What did you like best about this story? Totally engrossed me and inspired me to have a clean out myself. Have you listened to any of Colleen Prendergasts other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. She is very consistent and lovely. Easy to understand even though the phrases are new to me (being from the States). If you could rename A Spring Affair, what would you call it? Not sure. I like the name.

Welcome to the World, Baby Girl Audiobook by Fannie Flagg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fannie Flagg) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:35:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Welcome to the World, Baby Girl Author: Fannie Flagg Narrator: Fannie Flagg Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! is the funny, serious, and compelling new novel by Fannie Flagg, author of the beloved Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (and prize-winning co-writer of the classic movie). Once again, Flagg's humor and respect and affection for her characters shine forth. Many inhabit small-town or suburban America. But this time, her heroine is urban: a brainy, beautiful, and ambitious rising star of 1970s television. Dena Nordstrom, pride of the network, is a woman whose future is full of promise, her present rich with complications, and her past marked by mystery. Among the colorful cast of characters are: There are others, captivated by a woman who tries to go home again, not knowing where home or love lie. Members Reviews: ABRIDGED? You must be kidding! Would you listen to Welcome to the World, Baby Girl again? Why? This was a wonderful book, but when I looked at the info again and saw that it was ABRIDGED, I thought why? Why would Audible be so ridiculous and even begin to sell only an ABRIDGED version of this book. I did not see an unabridged and am so disappointed in Audible and the producers of this book. Give me a break. I just finished Washington, A life - 42 hours and was thrilled. Then I find that ridiculous Audible produces an ABRIDGED version of the fabulous book. You should be ashamed! Abridged The audiobook is abridged. Some really beautiful parts were removed, and it shows. Bit of a travesty. Abridged Welcome to the World, Baby Girl is one of my all time favorite books. I love the nostalgia brought by the flashbacks to post WWII America in Elmwood Springs. The story is so expertly woven between time periods and introduces many fun unique characters which provides a rich tapestry of stories. It made me laugh and cry and I couldn't put it down! HOWEVER, be aware that this is an abridged audiobook. It leaves out many subplots and tidbits that really enrich the world of the characters. Although the story about the protagonist is good, the supporting characters really aren't given their due. It just feels flat overall. I recommend saving your credits or $$$ and just reading the unabridged version instead of listening. Enjoyable!! I absolutely love Fannie Flagg, she is quite the story teller!! Her stories are always heart warming. <3 Love every one so far. Fanny always manages to find and hit my smile button ;)

Trust Me Audiobook by Red Phoenix

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Red Phoenix) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:26:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trust Me Subtitle: Brie's Submission, #8 Author: Red Phoenix Narrator: Pippa Jayne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Red Phoenix Entertainment, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Fine vodka with a side of sadism Rytar has a challenge for Brie in the woods of Russia. The bond between them will be tested when she and her Master return to Moscow. Rytsar reveals a side of himself she has never seen, making her shiver in both fear and pure pleasure as her ultimate fantasy comes true. But a cry for help will call Brie back home... Brie's Submission Reading Order Book 1: Teach MeBook 2: Love MeBook 3: Catch Me Book 4: Try MeBook 5: Protect MeBook 6: Hold MeBook 7: Surprise MeBook 8: Trust MeBook 9: Claim Me Members Reviews: What an emotional ride... in a good way!!! . Rytsar and Mary and Tono! Rytsar is the star of the beginning of the book. In so many ways. Even unexpected ways. It was amazing to see so many sides of our favorite sadist. Rytsar is an amazing man! When the call for help comes from Mary, Brie is very concerned. Mary is the last person to admit she needs help. The time spent helping her touches Brie to the core. And then Tono. My very, very favorite character after Sir and Brie. The party of the story about Tono touched my heart beyond words. .... There's joy. There's tears. There's laughter. And there is the incredible story so masterfully spun by author Red Phoenix. I am never disappointed. Trust me is another example. ........... Thank you! :-) Simply amazing from the first word to the last I started reading Brie's Submission series 10 days ago and just finished the 8th book. I simply can't put these books down. They are captivating, soul wrenching, beautiful love stories from the first word to the last. I'm doenlading book 9 as I write this review. I don't trust Sir's new found sister in the last but I can't wait to find out what happens with Todd ... Red Phoenix is a literary genious! Love this series This series is one the BEST I have ever read. Thane is an exceptional man and Brie has a huge heart; together they do beautiful things and awful things continue to happen to them revealing around the beast. Tono is sacrificing do Faelan; Mary remains a mess getting better. I still miss Tono and Brie they are so good together and the bond they have is unbreakable...Thane knows this, so do Brie and Tono so where/what happens with that? Guess we will see.. Love, love, love this series. I highly recommend this series, it is fantastic. Red has done it again. Red Phoenix has done it again. Brie's journey takes turns and twists of the unexpected. As Sir struggles with his past Brie struggles with her own fears. Wow Bries Submission is a fantastic read. One I would highly recommend. Starting with book one, Teach Me and continuing on, through the entire series. Two thumbs up.

The Story Hour Audiobook by Thrity Umrigar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thrity Umrigar) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:17:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story Hour Author: Thrity Umrigar Narrator: Sneha Mathan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-14 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 500 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: An experienced psychologist, Maggie carefully maintains emotional distance from her patients. But when she meets a young Indian woman who tried to kill herself, her professional detachment disintegrates. Cut off from her family in India, Lakshmi is desperately lonely and trapped in a loveless marriage. Moved by her plight, Maggie treats Lakshmi in her home office for free, quickly realizing that the despondent woman doesn't need a shrink; she needs a friend. Determined to empower Lakshmi, Maggie abandons protocol, and soon doctor and patient have become close friends. But while their relationship is deeply affectionate, it is also warped by conflicting expectations. When Maggie and Lakshmi open up and share long-buried secrets, the revelations will jeopardize their close bond, shake their faith in each other, and force them to confront painful choices. Members Reviews: I loved this book -- until I hated it If you could sum up The Story Hour in three words, what would they be? I found this book to be fascinating, engaging and heart-rending. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Story Hour? There were several memorable moments in this story, but one of my favorites was when Lakshmi finally realizes her own worth and points it out to her husband. He is so astounded, he can hardly speak -- but that is when the tide begins to turn for Lakshmi's life. Of course, the "turn" actually began even earlier, when she met Maggie, and it is Maggie's influence that leads Lakshmi to stand up for herself. Which scene was your favorite? I didn't have only one favorite scene, but several. But most of them involved Lakshmi's innocence and the moments when she would realize or understand something she previously had not. Those moments were charming and childlike and made me feel as proud of Lakshmi as if I'd been the author who created her, or was someone living in the book with her, who had known her. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The book made me smile often but also made me worry for the characters in their troubles and concerns -- a sure sign that the author has done a good job of pulling me in as a reader. I was engaged with all the characters to the point where I could hardly wait to know what happened to them next. My heart laughed and cried with them. And unlike with some books I've read or listened to, where I might care about one character more than another and so only want to get back to that plot line, in this book, I was interested equally in both sides of the story, so that when the author switched between characters, I was not annoyed or impatient to get back to "the one I like," but continued to be engaged with all characters and the book as a whole. Any additional comments? This is one of the best, most charming and entertaining narrations I've heard, particularly for the part of Lakshmi, and it was a pleasure to listen to all the way through. My one and ONLY criticism of the book is that it ended abruptly. I didn't even see it coming. I wanted to actually see the happy ending that was implied -- and which was, also, in no way guaranteed. Hence, my need to have just a few more chapters so as to really see assured the ending I hoped for. The abrupt ending so annoyed me that I ripped my headset off in anger. But just the same, I cannot discount this book.

Angels Audiobook by Marian Keyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marian Keyes) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:29:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angels Author: Marian Keyes Narrator: Gerri Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-08 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Unlike the rest of her family, Maggie Walsh has always done the right thing - that is until the day she leaves her husband and takes refuge with her friend Emily, a screenwriter in Los Angeles - a city where even the palm trees are skinny. Soon Maggie's doing all sorts of things she's never done before, such as wearing sunglasses in the shower and pitching scripts to studio executives - and meeting a mysterious man named Troy, who is so non-stick he's known as Human Teflon. © 2003 Marian Keyes; (P)2003 W F Howes Ltd Members Reviews: Good story -- GREAT narrator This was a good book -- funny and sad. It wasn't the deepest book but this was very entertaining. But the narrator just made the book live giving it more depth than maybe it really had. The narrator had a great sense of comic timing and managed to create different voices for the characters seamlessly without it being schticky. Good story made great by a fabulous narrator. I'll actually look for more books narrated by her and no, this is not her mother! Enjoyable I enjoyed this story. It could have been a bit more grasping, but I'd listen to it again. Good storyline, humorous and well written Love this author and this series of family dramas, the Walsh's are always good for a laugh. Well weaved together with the the other books so it doesn't really matter which order u read them. The narrator did a good job with the Irish characters but the American accents were a bit weird. Now I'm just being picky.... Love Marian Keyes! I am totally engrossed in the Walsh family series. I Laugh my way though it and shed an occasional tear. Love Maggie. You will want to go for a sink with her afterward. Hated to see book come to an end even though the American accents were the worst by the narrator. Heartwarming funny sad great story Loved it highly recommend fantastic narrator interesting story I laughed and had a couple tears great book for holiday or just relaxing

Trading Up Audiobook by Candace Bushnell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Candace Bushnell) — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 09:25:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trading Up Author: Candace Bushnell Narrator: Mira Sorvino Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: As Janey attends the hottest party in the Hamptons, the listener is drawn into a seemingly glamorous world of $100,000 cars, hunky polo players, media moguls and relationships whose hidden agendas are detectable only by the socially astute. But look out! As Janey is pulled into this world of too much money and too few morals, unseen forces are conspiring to bring down. Janey Wilcox is too young and too beautiful to fail, however. Trading Up is a hilarious tour de force by the writer who made Manolo Blahniks a household name. As entertaining as it is searingly observant and bitingly witty, the novel takes aim at a world in which one can never be rich enough, well dressed enough or high enough in the social pecking order. Like Jane Austen or Edith Wharton, Bushnell lovingly skewers a society she knows well, and brings listeners inside the heads and conversations of characters who could have come right from the pages of Vanity Fair. Listeners will love following Janey as she rises, falls and picks herself up again and again. Critic Reviews: "Satisfyingly dishy and as addictively readable the second time around." (Booklist) "[Busnell] takes readers inside Manhattan society with her trademark verve, sass, wit and sex." (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Members Reviews: Don't waste your time. A completely pretentious, narcissistic bore. I kept listening, hoping the literary genious behind "Sex In The City" would come through...never happened. From a lame story line to weak characters, it started and finished as a shallow account of ostentatious people with superficial lives. Very Disappointing I am a great fan of "Sex and the City," and was greatly looking forward to reading this book. What a disappointment! It was shallow, cliched, and rather boring. I gave it two stars because I did finish the book, but I would not recommend it. Petty main character The main character in this book is completely dislikable she does not have an ounce of good in her body. Think of the evil queen taking over the story of Cinderella and still getting her way and being adored by all her fans. The performance by Mira Sorvino is great that's why I gave it two stars .she really does get into making a character distinct through the voices and entonation. Not my thing I had bought this book ages ago and never actually read it so i figured the audio version would be a good way of ticking it off my "to read list". I didn't realize it was abridged but after finishing it i don't think it would have mattered. I'm not a fan of so called "chick lit" and this type of book is why. I am all for light fluffy reading that you use to escape daily life but this character was just vapid and unlikeable to me. I was hoping very early on she'd fall off a yacht and drown in the Atlantic. Spoiler alert, that didn't happen. I can see it's appeal and i, in no way, begrudge someone liking this type of book. More power to you. Just not my thing. worst ever Even for an easy listen this is by far the worst book I have ever heard/read. Poor effort all around

These Girls Audiobook by Sarah Pekkanen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Pekkanen) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:25:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: These Girls Author: Sarah Pekkanen Narrator: Joy Osmanski Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Family secrets may shape us all, but it's the rich, complicated layers of friendship that can save us. Cate, Renee, and Abby have come to New York for very different reasons, and in a bustling city of millions, they are linked together through circumstance and chance. Cate has just been named the features editor of Gloss, a high-end lifestyle magazine. It's a professional coup, but her new job comes with more complications than Cate ever anticipated. Her roommate Renee will do anything to nab the plum job of beauty editor at Gloss. But snide comments about Renee's weight send her into an emotional tailspin. Soon she is taking black market diet pills - despite the racing heartbeat and trembling hands that signal she's heading for real danger. Then there's Abby, whom they take in as a third roommate. Once a joyful graduate student working as a nanny part time, she abruptly fled a seemingly happy life in the D.C. suburbs. No one knows what shattered Abby - or why she left everything she once loved behind. Pekkanen's most compelling, true-to-life novel yet tells the story of three very different women as they navigate the complications of careers and love - and find the lifeline they need in each other. Members Reviews: Good read! This was a last minute purchase since nothing else was sparking my interest. Nice easy read. Very interesting. This author might turn out to be one of my favs. Felt like a chore, easily distractible, glad Im finally finished No major climax. Slow and steady. Too many characters but not enough to become attached to any of them enough to care what would happen next. Disappointed in this story as I came to it directly from enjoying another of Sarahs books which was remarkable and narrated wonderfully as well. Im going to move on to another one of her books in the hopes it was just my personal opinion on this particular story and not a normal type of story for the author. Fingers crossed. good read the storyline seemed a little week but Sarah's storytelling is great. the book follows 3 girls who end up getting roommates and getting to know each other. Very disappointing story The story had a little depth. I just keep waiting for something meaningful to happen and it never did. it was long and boring and I do not recommend it. Voice disrupts story What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Change of narrator. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Didn't get past the early pages due to narrator Would you be willing to try another one of Joy Osmanskis performances? NO If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from These Girls? Can't answer couldn't listen. Any additional comments? I'm going to get the book version of this one not Audible.

Alibi in High Heels Audiobook by Gemma Halliday

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gemma Halliday) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:39:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alibi in High Heels Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Caroline Shaffer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Europe's designer du jour, Jean Luc LeCroix, invites Maddie to show her creations at Paris Fashion Week, Maddie's sure she's died and gone to heaven. That is, until Jean Luc's top model is found dead on the runway, stabbed with a familiar stiletto heel. Sure someone is trying to frame her, Maddie enlists the help of her friends, including the sexy Detective Jack Ramirez, to uncover a daring jewel heist, a devious blackmailer, and even a few skeletons lurking in the closets of those closest to her. Members Reviews: I'm done ... No more Maddie Springer for me! Would you try another book from Gemma Halliday and/or Caroline Schaffer? Yes, I would try another book from Gemma Halliday and Caroline Schaffer. I just can't take anymore of the unbelievable idiotic adventures of Maddie Springer. Would you ever listen to anything by Gemma Halliday again? Yes Have you listened to any of Caroline Schaffers other performances before? How does this one compare? No You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No redeeming qualities at all ... zero, ziltch, nada! Any additional comments? I like goofy, silly, slapstick, kind of girls doing crazy stuff. Book 3 and 4 made me want to gag! Actually, they made me write a review. Way to idiotic for my taste. I thought Maddie was zany in books 1 and 2 by book 3 she became unrealistic not even in a good fiction way. Funny but flawed I enjoyed the story set in Paris during fashion week despite the necessity to suspend disbelief with her bopping around Europe investigating. I admit to being pretty frustrated with how she treats Ramirez and yet he keeps coming back to her. Nonetheless, I enjoy the light hearted humor of this series. Kudos to Ms. Halliday! best series I've read in a long time. I don't want it to end! love it!! No suprise here Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Maybe. The series is a knockoff of the Stephanie Plum books. So, if you like those, these will be familiar. Not quite as good, but still entertaining If youve listened to books by Gemma Halliday before, how does this one compare? I got the whole series, listening to them in order, one after another. No better or worse than the last one I listened to, Did Caroline Shaffer do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yeah Could you see Alibi in High Heels being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? no, not at all What a disappointment This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? As somebody who loved the Stephanie Plum novels, I bought the first six of this series based on the reviews. Where Janet Evanovich has created a likeable character in Stephanie and surrounded her with larger than life characters, Gemma Halliday has created a female character in Maddie Springer who is two dimensional, predictable and not very likeable. She is clearly following an Evanovich style formula with the love interest being a Latin policeman (Spanish not Italian origin) and a series of ridiculous and uninteresting characters. It may be an LA thing, but if I was a woman, I would not want to be portrayed as being so superficial. Had a man written this story, he would have been pilloried for viewing women as being so shallow. I would be very surprised if people would enjoy this as a caricature of LA life.

Just in Time Audiobook by Rosalind James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosalind James) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:54:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/70/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just in Time Subtitle: Escape to New Zealand, Book 8 Author: Rosalind James Narrator: Claire Bocking Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-16 Publisher: Rosalind James Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What happens in Vegas.... Will Tawera doesn't do commitment, except on the rugby field. Moving to Las Vegas to become a kicker for the NFL would be a big change from New Zealand rugby, but then, he's ready for a change. And when he's asked to do a little modeling on the side? Thousands of dollars to hold a beautiful blonde while looking dark, dangerous, tattooed, and Maori? He could do that. Faith Goodwin doesn't do dark, dangerous men. Especially not when they make her laugh, take her miniature golfing with four-year-olds, and are far too sexy and sweet for comfort. But when Will finds himself in hot water back in New Zealand, who's he going to call? And who would be able to resist answering? Members Reviews: Shame on Rosalind for 50 Shades of NZed The Escape to New Zealand books have been my favorite series of all time, for any author. They are well written with compelling, well-developed characters exploring real emotions and growing into better people for the struggle. Now Rosalind is screwing with a great franchise by jumping on the BDSM bandwagon. I was disappointed when, in Just Once More, Koti tied up Kate. It was totally not necessary to the story and was not consistent with my perception of the type of man Koti is. Okay, so I don't expect my friends to get off on dominating or being dominated -- but I think of Koti as a man who has learned to be happy inside his own skin without having to get over on a woman for thrills. But this book, Just in Time, is disturbing. It is a real departure from the character of characters in the previous books and has me thinking that Rosalind is a sell out to the 50 Shades fad. Her books were plenty steamy, sexy and seductive without discipline and dominance. They celebrated tenderness and romance. Now, James is suggesting to her readers that we should find a man wanting to bind a woman more sexy than a man wanting to hold a woman. Shame on Rosalind. A really bad trend that , if it continues, will make this the last of her books that I listen to. Claire Bocking remains the VERY BEST narrator of all time! Not as good as the others... I have enjoyed this series very much, even if it got a bit predictable. This book, though, was very frustrating at points. I even put the book down out of frustration with the female character's annoying avoidance. She seemed to be a fairly intelligent woman until the middle of the book where she starts acting like a bumbling, overly female, adolescent. Also didn't care for the second story being told throughout the book, the one she was writing. Confused at points as to what was happening that was the real story and what was the book she was writing. Still think the series is worth reading. Loved the info/history about New Zealand and rugby. Another great book from this Audie nominated pair. Any additional comments? I love this rugby romance series and this book did not disappoint. Each character has depth and past events that is effecting their present choices. Ms. James does an excellent job and holds my interest in the process. Her characters are not perfect, often conflicted and often very funny! Faith took me some time to warm to but All Black rugby player Will is one of my favorites. He works hard, makes mistakes, underestimates his value and learns how to do what he thinks is best regardless of what those around him say.