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The House by the Sea Audiobook by Santa Montefiore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Santa Montefiore) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:46:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House by the Sea Author: Santa Montefiore Narrator: Juanita McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Ten-year-old Floriana is captivated by the magnificent Tuscan villa near her village. When the owners son invites her inside, Floriana knows that her destiny is there, with him. But as they grow up, things begin to change. Miles away on the Devon coastline, Marinas hotel has fallen on hard times. The arrival of Rafael Santoro, artist-in-residence, seems to bring peace in Marinas family. But Rafa is not who he seems.... Members Reviews: a very satisfying read! This is a lovely gentle novel that starts as 2 separate stories which build throughout the book to be all pieced together at the end like a jigsaw puzzle. The character descriptions are very good pulling you into the story. I like the narrator too and she managed to do the male voices very well. A couple of twists at the end to make it a very satisfying read. Just lovely What made the experience of listening to The House by the Sea the most enjoyable? Nicely narrated and a lovely story to listen to. What did you like best about this story? The writer is very descriptive and you can imagine yourself actually watching things unfold before your eyes. Have you listened to any of Juanita McMahons other performances? How does this one compare? I haven't but I will be looking for some more. Loved It Santa Montefiore is one of my favourite authors and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters are so real they seem like friends and the poetic description of the scenery and places transports me there. This book has all the elements I love, romance, a touch of mystery and intrigue, beautiful settings, lovely descriptions. And the voice artist deserves special mention--she enhanced the story with her narration. All in all an excellent listen that my husband enjoyed as well. Intriguing story, that pulled me along. Lovely! Would you recommend The House by the Sea to your friends? Why or why not? I certainly would recommend this book. It was a good escape and I made friends with the characters. Enchanting On long journeys we have started to listen to audible books and get totally engrossed in them. This one is no exception. Lovely to listen to life stories unfold in a soothing voice.

Calling Mrs Christmas Audiobook by Carole Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Matthews) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 05:39:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calling Mrs Christmas Author: Carole Matthews Narrator: Julia Franklin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Cassie Smith has been out of work for a while but she has an idea. Drawing on her love of Christmas, she begins charging for small things: wrapping presents; writing cards; tree-decorating. She's soon in huge demand and Cassie's business, Calling Mrs Christmas, is born. Carter Randall wants to make Christmas special for his children, so he enlists Cassie's help, and his lavish requests start taking up all her time. Thank goodness she can rely on her loving partner Jim to handle the rest of her clients. When millionaire Carter asks Cassie to join his family on a trip to Lapland, she knows she shouldn't go... Suddenly Cassie finds herself facing a heart-breaking choice that could change her entire life. Join Cassie as she takes you on a romantic and emotional rollercoaster ride in Calling Mrs Christmas. Critic Reviews: "So warm, so festive, I really loved Calling Mrs Christmas" (Jenny Colgan) "Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun" (Milly Johnson) Members Reviews: Not a Christmas Romance Well, where should I start.... First, this story is very British. That's not a complaint, but something you might want to consider. British pronunciations, British references, most you can figure out easy enough, some might leave you wondering. Frankly, the writing is a notch above most of the Christmas romance books I have read. There's character development, sub plots, real feelings. That was nice. And then the big one. This does take place at Christmas but for me it didn't "feel" as Christmasy as other Christmas romance books do. I could forgive that. What I can't forgive is that it isn't really a romance book. The main character has a boyfriend/partner, and as other reviewers have mentioned, and as the main character repeatedly mentions, he's a great guy. Their connection is great. But....... As a reader, and I'm male but I'm not sure that matters, I don't want to read about my partner...who repeatedly claims I'm wonderful...being so easily swayed by someone else just because they're richer than me or more attractive. Characters in romance novels are frequently shallow, and I'm okay with that because the goal of the story is the romance, the attraction, but in this story the main character is already attached, seemingly happily attached. I cared for her, I cared for her partner, I cared for the two wayward lads her partner was mentoring and trying to save. I would have been happy if that was the whole story...but it wasn't. I didn't hate this book. I actually kind of liked this book. But I ended up not really liking the main character, and feeling sorry for the author who doesn't seem to have the right feel for what romance is. Narration was fine. A perfect Christmas listen Yes this is predictable, feel good, easy listening chick lit - but I loved it! I think I knew where the story was heading from the first few chapters but this did not spoil my enjoyment of it. Carole Matthews creates such likeable characters that it's easy to become involved in their lives and the story. Julia Franklin narrates this perfectly, her friendly, empathetic tone is perfect for family dramas. A perfect Christmas listen! Carole conjures up Christmas While I'm not the kind of guy that reads much 'chick lit' I could certainly appreciate the plotting of this unashamedly Christmassy read.

The Homecoming and Other Stories Audiobook by Maeve Binchy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maeve Binchy) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:47:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Homecoming and Other Stories Author: Maeve Binchy Narrator: Kate Binchy, Sean Campion, Joanna Myers, Patricia Hodge Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Maeve Binchy is one of Britain's most popular storytellers, and these four tales demonstrate the warmth and compassion that have made her many novels bestsellers. In 'Homecoming', read by Sean Campion, the Brennans run Quentin's restaurant in Dublin for the owner, who lives abroad. But what will happen when he suddenly pays a visit? 'Telling Stories', read by Joanna Myers, sees Irene's fiancé turning up the night before the wedding with a face as white as the dress that is to be worn the next day. Then trouble starts.... In 'Needy', read by Patricia Hodge, Heather is painfully aware that Valentine's Day declarations of love should be viewed with suspicion, even if the sender is the one she loves. And in 'The Interview', read by Kate Binchy, Bessie is deaf and needs a place in a special school. But will she pass the interview? Finely crafted and full of wit and charm, these are stories that no fan of Maeve Binchy will want to be without. Members Reviews: Really enjoyed it. I love Mauve Binchy and have loved her stories for decades. I started with Light a Penny Candle, and have read nearly all of her novels and short stories, most several times. Short Stories Quick read in typical Binchy style. I bought it as a book under $10.00, wouldn't recommend buying it outright. Oh Maeve Binchy, How I will miss your stories! One of my favorite authors, this is a delightful short story collection that showcases Maeve's talent for creating likeable, interesting characters. The folks in charge of getting her books narrated have always chosen excellent narrators too. I really will miss looking forward to her next book now that she has passed away. Delightful Short Stories I was unfamiliar with Maeve Binchy's work. I must say I loved all these stories. I love Irish everything, and these stories transported me to the Emerald Isle completely! fabulous right voices to read the stories so easy on your ears so smoothly whole way through

The Unbroken Dream Audiobook by Barbara Cartland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Cartland) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:48:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unbroken Dream Author: Barbara Cartland Narrator: James Elias Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-13 Publisher: M-Y Books Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Duke of Laverdale is anxious to be Master of the Horse. The Duke therefore brings to an end his affaire de coeur with Lady Sybil Mersham, and decides that he will be married is confident that he will then be appointed Master of the Horse.A s he has always avoided debutantes or young women, he asks the Marquis of Coleburn to help him. The Marquis is delighted and tells the Duke that he has the perfect wife for him in his daughter Oleta.When the Marquis tells her she cannot refuse the Duke, Lady Oleta runs away.When the Duke arrives to stay with the Marquis, he is horrified to learn that Lady Oleta has ridden off on her own. He tells the Marquis he will follow her himself.How the Duke finds Oleta in a dangerous situation and how he saves her. How, not knowing who he is, she is impressed by his cleverness, his kindness and his bravery. How when they finally escape from horsethieves he takes her to a place where they both dream the same dream of love, is all told in this exciting book by Barbara Cartland.

Shopaholic & Baby Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:54:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic & Baby Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 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: A light, entertaining read This book follows the same formula as all the other books in the Shopaholic series. Becky tells a bunch of lies, gets herself into a heap of trouble, and then the truth all comes out in the end. Sometimes this predictability can be tiresome, since Becky often acts completely irrationally, or in ways that no normal human being would act. That being said, it is a light, fun read, and passes a few hours without being boring. It got quite a few chuckles out of me. The ending was pretty over-the-top, but that is typical of the series and nothing new. Perfect I've read every book in the shopaholic series, and I have enjoyed every one of them...This one is no different.

A Perfect Divorce Audiobook by Francesca Clementis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francesca Clementis) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:16:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Perfect Divorce Author: Francesca Clementis Narrator: Rachel Atkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Jenny and Mark have been together since they were at school. Now they are getting a divorce - largely, it would appear, because it is easier than answering difficult questions. (For example, why has it taken them 15 years to get married?) Only Jenny and Mark are determined that their carefully planned separation will lead to the world's first truly amicable divorce. The house will be sold, the profits divided, leaving each enough to place a deposit on a new flat. They'll divide up their possessions without any argument; each eager to show that he/she was the most reasonable party. They'll still socialize with all their friends. They'd even go out occasionally, just as good friends do. But Jenny and Mark's friends and family are not so happy about their plans for a 'perfect divorce'. They find their loyalties divided, and something as simple as dinner plans are now complicated and messy. People say that divorce can be painless if there are no children involved. But at least children grow up, get over it and get on with their own lives. Some friends never do. Members Reviews: Absolutely hilarious. I'm an American but I love British wit and this book is full of it. The author has written very well and the narrator does a very good job expressing the characters. The idea that one person can cause shakeups in all of her relationships by either disclosing or not disclosing certain information is really believable and unbelievable at the same time. This was a very enjoyable listen. Hilarious I got this book on a whim but now it's one of my favorites. The authors sense of humor is wonderful. Women 35 plus probably would enjoy it the most in my opinion. The narrator Rachel Atkins was a perfect choice, she brought life to the characters and used her voice to make the context of laughable words even funnier.

The Glassblower of Murano Audiobook by Marina Fiorato

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marina Fiorato) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:35:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glassblower of Murano Author: Marina Fiorato Narrator: Cristian Solimeno, Kate Magowan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-09 Publisher: Audio Rights Solutions Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A wonderful combination of mystery, historical intrigue, and love, written by an English/Venetian author, which tells a story of passion, genius and betrayal linking the present and the past. Nora Manin decides to leave her fractured life in London to start again in Venice, and there begins to unravel the story of her ancestor, Corradino Manin, the greatest artist of glass that the island of Murano ever produced. Members Reviews: This is why we love historical fiction... A gorgeous and decadent listen. One reviewer wrote that it was "operatically overblown", and I can only raise one eyebrow to this reviewer who has surely never been to Venice. Certainly the writer would have been helped by a sharper editor and perhaps a thesaurus (a few too many "peerless smiles" and offers of "respite" escaped the editor's pencil), although repetition was used elsewhere to great effect in weaving the stories of past and present together. So beautifully done that you can easily forgive a bit of contrivance here and there. I loved it and enjoyed floating in and out of old and new Venice. Kudos to the narrators, well chosen, whose performance added much to the experience. Great summer/holiday/treat read, well worth the credit. Recommended! Great Story and Narration!! One of those listens that is hard to put down. The characters were believable. The story was interesting. And the narrators were spot on. The descriptions of the glassblowing were of such that you could almost convince yourself you actually saw it!! The only thing I didn't like about the audio was the instrumental between chapters. The instrumental wasn't bad but the volume was, irritatingly, louder than the narration. Too quiet This was a decent story but the readers used very quiet voices in order to mimic the style of the author and this made it very difficult to hear. I have been an Audible customer for more than seven years and never written a review. In this case, though, I felt like it was important for others who like to read while they do other things (like dishes) that they wouldn't be able to hear the readers. Great book not so great production I loved the book, the characters were memorable and the descriptions of Venice beautiful, but what producer would play music at least ten times louder than the voice level of the actors. I would be reading quietly at night and deep into the story then music would blare out loudly. Very off putting. Will definitely read this author again only if with a different audio producer. Enjoyable I am a Glassblower -Marina captured the essence of the 'feeling' of the Crystal. Hated the Muzak between the chapters!

Matilda's Wedding Audiobook by Betty Neels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Betty Neels) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:47:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Matilda's Wedding Subtitle: Betty Neels Collection, Book 128 Author: Betty Neels Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-16 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Matilda's father retires through ill health, the family's new life in Much Winterlow is forced into reduced circumstances. To make ends meet, Matilda applies to be Dr. Henry Lovell's receptionist. She does her best to ignore the strong attraction she feels for him - dreaming of white weddings and a happy marriage is not for her, and, after all, Henry is engaged to Lucilla. But Henry won't leave the village despite Lucilla's wish to live in London, and as he gets to know Matilda he becomes more intrigued by her. Members Reviews: Happy Ever After I loved this new reader, her voice is gentle, like you imagine Matilda's voice to be. The story was believable, and had the right balance of happy as well as unhappy things happen. I love the tangled plot Betty Neel's weaves in her books, and the unhurried way she brings her story to it happy ending, just right for a book at bed time. I love these morally clean little books, and wish all of Betty Neel's books could be made Audible, since I go to sleep listening to the story, setting the automatic switch off, that makes sure I never lose my place.

Katwalk Audiobook by Maria Murnane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maria Murnane) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:31:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Katwalk Author: Maria Murnane Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author who brought us Perfect on Paper and Cassidy Lane comes the tale of a young woman who wakes up one day and decides to start over. Katrina Lynden has always walked a straight line in life, an approach that has resulted in a stable career and pleased her hard-nosed parents but that has also left her feeling unfulfilled - and miserable. When her best friend suggests they quit their Silicon Valley jobs and embark on two months of adventure in New York City, Katrina balks at the idea but ultimately agrees, terrified yet proud of herself for finally doing something interesting with her life. But when her friend has to back out at the last minute, Katrina finds herself with a tough decision to make. Much to her surprise, she summons the courage to go alone, and the resulting journey is transformative, both emotionally and physically. Along the way she makes new friends, loses others, learns what is really important to her, and finds a way to grow up without leaving herself behind. Members Reviews: wow I really feel better about taking risks. grea this book hit so many of my issues. it felt like a real kick in the pants. i feel inspired to get out there and start livivng my life on my own terms. can't wait ti read her next book Sweet Story Where does Katwalk rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's a cute book and the narration didn't bother me like they usually do. However you can't see the Atlantic Ocean from the Brooklyn Bridge... Couldn't listen to it the reading was so poor. I usually like Maria Murnane but the readng of this book was so awful that I couldn't finish the book. Catch this one in written form instead of listening to the horrible valley girl impersonations of New Yorkers. Weird.

The Secret Countess Audiobook by Eva Ibbotson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eva Ibbotson) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:46:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Countess Author: Eva Ibbotson Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-08 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 272 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Armed with an out-of-date book on housekeeping, Anna determines to become a housemaid, and she finds work at the Earl of Westerholme's crumbling but magnificent mansion. The staff and the family are sure there is something not quite right about their new maid - but she soon wins them over with her warmth and dedication. Then the young Earl returns home from the war - and Anna falls hopelessly in love. But they can never be together - Rupert is engaged to the snobbish and awful Muriel. And anyway, Anna is only a servant. Or so everybody thinks. Members Reviews: Storytelling!! If you like a simple little story to be entertained, this is a good one. Don't have to think too much about this one, but that's what I like about it. How can you not like Anna?! and Muriel is soooo offensive! The whole eugenics thing brings in such a twist! Davina Porter definiatly makes this book shine! I thought this might be trashy, and i was hoping, but it wasn't and really i didn't mind! This is one of the better examples of storytelling i've come across. If you like davina porter try the outlander series!! paint-by-numbers masterpiece Take Marion Chesney???s Lady Rose, make her an immigrant countess and drop her "downstairs" into a Heyerite plot set post WWI rather than Georgian, Regency or Edwardian England. If this description appeals to you, you can be in for a treat. The history detail is thin overall and the plot predictable but (lovable!) --and so well spun that I was waiting in suspense for the predicable to happen. The characters are caricatures but it's all knot together well and remixed to please those who know and enjoy the likes of Heyer, Chesney, and Elizabteh Ashton (at her best). Yeah it???s a Heyer imitation, but not a pale one. This is good clean diversion (if you don???t try to deconstruct the fairytale of the happy social class differences!) I immediately searched for more novels by the late author. The other Audible offerings are from her children and YA fiction. The only other full length title that seemed non YA, Company of Swans, is not in the same class as the Secret Countess (both the adult titles would be suitable for YA who enjoy such fairytales). This is 3 star stuff elevated to four stars by the divine delivery of Davina Porter and the author's playful humour. Wonderful listening. I bought this because of Davinia Porter. She brings this story which would be 3 stars up to 5 stars. When an author chooses the right narrator they are really being very savvy. It was a sweet story and I liked it. This one I will actually enjoy listening to again. Predictable You can forecast how this will end, but it's sweet and I still loved hearing how it unfolds. Love Davina Porter!!! Delightful love story, beautifully narrated From the moment Anna meets the Earl, we know they belong together, but the author maintains the tension of their lives and differences with highly colored, well developed characters and events. I enjoyed this sweet love story very much.

Wives Behaving Badly Audiobook by Elizabeth Buchan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Buchan) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:17:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wives Behaving Badly Author: Elizabeth Buchan Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With Buchan's signature gift for capturing women's daily joys and struggles, Wives Behaving Badly is an irresistible story of love, loss, and renewal that explores the very nature of friendship and the bonds that sometimes grow strongest when stretched to breaking. Critic Reviews: "Listeners who appreciate Buchan's blend of humor and poignancy will find a trove of it." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: just okay The book is lacking in action, but has some insight into the human experience with death, adultry, and family. I found I was sometimes bored, but then surprised with some new way to express and explain our ties to one another. Loved the narrator Very boring I listened to a couple hours of this hoping it would get better. It is so boring and the narrator drones on. You don't care about any of the characters. BORING!! More of a narrative than dialogue between characters. I couldn't finish it. I had to quit listening after chapter 3.

The Lost Daughter of Liverpool Audiobook by Pam Howes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pam Howes) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:22:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Daughter of Liverpool Subtitle: The Mersey Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Pam Howes Narrator: Georgia Maguire Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Liverpool, 1946: the blackout blinds may be coming down, but one family is about to face devastating misfortune. Dora Evans is finally marrying the love of her life, and her dreams of opening a dressmaking business look as if they might come true. With twin daughters on the way, Dora has everything she's ever wanted. But then tragedy strikes: one of Dora's babies dies in infancy, and a catastrophic fire changes their lives forever. Can Dora save herself, her marriage and her daughter? A heartbreaking and gripping story of love, loss and hope. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Rosie Archer. Members Reviews: Disappointing Very disappointed, slow story line which I wanted to engage me, but didn't deliver, simplistic. it's ok I found this book ok. but very similar to to another book. of which I can't remember, or find. I don't think I'll be listening to the rest of the trilogy

Just Haven't Met You Yet Audiobook by Cate Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cate Woods) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:08:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Haven't Met You Yet Subtitle: The Bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy With an Ingenious Twist! Author: Cate Woods Narrator: Lara J. West Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-16 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Paige Toon and Lucy Diamond. Percy James has everything a girl could want: a comfy flat, a steady relationship and a truly lovely group of friends. Then she is approached by Eros Tech. Eros is 'the future of love' - an agency that brings together soul mates using phone data. Percy has been identified as a match for one of Eros' superwealthy clients. The only problem is she already has a boyfriend...but what if this is destiny? Would you - could you - pass up a chance to meet your one true love? Critic Reviews: "A heartwarming read with an ingenious twist." (OK Magazine) Members Reviews: Funny and oh so very English! What did you love best about Just Haven't Met You Yet? You will fall in love with Percy, the main character. She is just so delightful, funny, and real. What was one of the most memorable moments of Just Haven't Met You Yet? I don't want to give away a big surprise from the story. What about Lara J. Wests performance did you like? She portrayed the humor of the book perfectly. The different accents of the characters were natural and believable. I will definitely look for more books read by Lara J. West. Any additional comments? Being English, and having lived in Norwich, this book was like a visit home. British humor is the best! Fantastic funny uplifting Really great book would totally recommend it . It's funny uplifting and a very good read Loved it I've been using audible for a couple of months now and always seem to find myself listening to a story that involves some sort of domestic violence or crime and I was really after a feel good book. This is my first review because this book was exactly what I was after, a chilled out, relevant story that made me chuckle and yeah. Would recommend if you're up for a feel good book :) Just knock sexuality back a few decades Seriously, please look up bisexual in the dictionary and don't write books where a character dithers between gay and straight like everyone can just choose one. That's not how sexuality works. Too young for me What would have made Just Haven't Met You Yet better? A better heroine and less predictable story What will your next listen be? Not sure yet. Something factual. What three words best describe Lara J. Wests performance? It was ok. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Boredom. Percy was a rather wet character. I had no empathy for any of her stupid scrapes. Any additional comments? It was too young for me. If you are in yr 30s you might like it. But not much substance; apart from a good twist in the middle - that should tempt you :)

The Islands Audiobook by Di Morrissey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Di Morrissey) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:48:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Islands Author: Di Morrissey Narrator: Kate Hood Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: At first, the magic and loveliness of the Islands lead Catherine to believe she is living in paradise. She befriends Kiann'e, a traditional dancer; Eleanor, the owner of the legendary Palm Grove Hotal; Lester, a reclusive old surfer; and royal Beatrice, leading the fight to maintain Hawaii's heritage and culture. However, as Catherine learns more about the Islands, she begins to discover that paradise has a darker side. And when she meets a mystery man of the sea, as though hit by a tsunami her life is turned upside down and changed forever. Editorial Reviews: "Pungent air", "sweet wind", and the lilting sound of steel guitars waft through this romantic novel of Hawaii. Performer Kate Hoods pleasant Australian accent and perfect diction carry the listener through this land where nearly all is magic. Di Morrissey, arguably Australias most popular female writer, specializes in women who seek themselves in remote and beautiful places. Catherine Moreland, the heroine of this audiobook who follows an American naval officer to Hawaii during the 1970s, is no different. Fans of memoirs like Eat, Pray, Love may find something to enjoy in this made-up account of soul-seeking and the characters that populate the journey. Members Reviews: Awesome!!! This book is fantastic! It managed to evoke all of my emotions. I would recommend it to anyone who is a romantic at heart, and has a love for geography. Historically interesting Awesome book. Very historically accurate, great emotion in the audio. Loved every second of this book. Great author and narrator.

I've Got Your Number Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:44:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I've Got Your Number Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Clare Corbett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier: She is about to marry her ideal man. But in one afternoon, everything begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill, but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations and mysterious phone calls, she soon realizes that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life. Members Reviews: A great listen from start to finish I have listened to or read all of Sophie Kinsella's other books and thoroughly enjoyed them, so when I saw she had a new one out I instantly used my credit to download it. I've got your number did not disappoint. From the first chapter I was transported into Poppy's world and was reluctant to leave it when the book finished. As usual Sophie Kinsella does a great job getting you on side with the characters, and Clare Corbett does a fantastic job portraying the characters in her performance. I highly recommend this book. Great story and great audio book! Loved it. It's a light hearted rom-com. I am surprised there is no movie made on this story yet. Brilliant! Fantastic - couldn't stop listening! Will be one of those I read over and over again. Loved it I loved everything about this audio book, so much so, I listened to it over two days. Would make a great film. A nice story in a "Bridget Jones" - type of way.. If you are in the mood for a british humored story, this is just the thing. Lots of embarassing moments, off key singing (yes - she really does sing), a lot of confusing texts and e-mails and little bit of love, but no big exclamations and only a few kisses. I did like the stoy, but it did not, as many other books have, keep me up at night. It a story you listen to, just for the fun of it, but is is not a story waiting for a sequal. I am normally mostly interested in romance fantasy books, but it did make for a nice little break, and I did laugh several times. If you are a Bridget Jones-type of girl - this is your type of book!

Club Sandwich Audiobook by Lisa Samson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Samson) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 03:07:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Club Sandwich Author: Lisa Samson Narrator: Barbara McCulloh Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Ivy Schneider lives in this place, too, and she isn't at all happy about it. Her husband, Rusty, spends 10 months a year on the road singing in a gospel quartet, and her mom gets sicker every day, requiring increasingly more care and time. Ivy's dad took off years ago but still comes around for free meals. Her brother and sister are more than happy to let responsibility rest on Ivy's shoulders. Maybe she could handle it all if only her darling three-year-old terror, Trixie, would just "go" on the potty. Who will take care of Ivy while she takes care of the world? No one, it seems. Then Ivy runs an ad in the paper to find folks like her: women of the "sandwich generation", squeezed between the demands of raising young children and caring for an aging parent. Soon, she and the other women of Club Sandwich are building uncommonly deep friendships, witnessing the reality that in fact no woman can be everything to everybody, and discovering firsthand that they can do more than they imagined possible with the help of each other and with a strong dose of faith. Critic Reviews: "Samson is one of the Christian fiction market's best novelists." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: disappointing I was quite disappointed with this book. It had many, too many, rabbit trails, making it difficult to figure out where the author was headed. On a positive note, the author seemed to create a painfully honest story. fantastic read absolutely loved this book. all of the characters could be related to me. from the mother right down to Trixie . Perhaps a bit overwhelmed, like her heroine Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? More the author than the book itself. In many ways it is over-committed, like Ivy, the protagonist. Lisa Samson has a wonderful knack of creating engaging characters who are Christians without being super-spiritual. But this book tends, like its heroine, to ramble on in a stream-of-consciousness style, taking on many themes and questions - some more successfully than others. If youve listened to books by Lisa Samson before, how does this one compare? I have read her books in print, and like them immensely overall. This is not her best work, but tackles some important issues of faith and family. Would you listen to another book narrated by Lisa Samson? Lisa Samson did not narrate this book; Barbara McCullough did. She is a good narrator, with the exception of her dialogue, which is hard to differentiate between characters.

This Could Change Everything Audiobook by Jill Mansell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Mansell) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:41:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Could Change Everything Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Headline Review Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: If only Essie hadn't written that letter - the one that went viral.... This Could Change Everything is the feel-good new novel from Jill Mansell, the best-selling author of Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay. Not to be missed by fans of Katie Fforde and Lucy Diamond. On the one hand, if Essie hadn't written that letter - the one that only her best friend was meant to see - then she'd still be living like an actual proper grown-up, tucked up with Paul in his picture-perfect cottage, maybe even planning their wedding.... On the other hand (if her true feelings hadn't accidentally taken the Internet by storm, that is), she never would have met Zillah and Conor - not to mention Lucas. And she'd never have found out just how much life there is to be lived.... Critic Reviews: "One of my favourite writers." (Katie Fforde) "Reading Jill is always such a joy!" (Veronica Henry)

The Mersey Daughter Audiobook by Annie Groves

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annie Groves) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:42:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mersey Daughter Subtitle: A Heartwarming Saga Full of Tears and Triumph Author: Annie Groves Narrator: Emma Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The brand-new wartime drama novel from best-selling author Annie Groves, perfect for fans of Christmas on the Mersey and Child of the Mersey. Rita Kennedy has finally seen through her good-for-nothing husband, Charlie. Now he's gone AWOL with his fancy woman and left Rita at the mercy of the local gossips. Her future is full of uncertainty, and the only thing that keeps her going is knowing that her children are safe from the Luftwaffe - and the letters that she receives from Jack Callaghan, her childhood sweetheart, but a life together is just a distant fantasy. Meanwhile, Kitty Callaghan has joined the WRENS, and it's opened up a whole new world. But despite finding romance with a handsome doctor, she still can't forget Frank Feeny, the brave officer from Empire Street who still inhabits her dreams. As the bombs rain down on Liverpool, Rita and Kitty must face heartache and sorrow as they pray for the sun to shine on the Mersey once again. Critic Reviews: Praise for Annie Groves: "Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure - a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!" (Take a Break) "A stirring and heartrending family saga.... Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story." (Liverpool Daily Post) "Written from the heart." (My Weekly) "An engrossing story." (My Weekly) Members Reviews: Another excellent Empire Street saga! fantastic as always with Annie Groves, can't wait for the next installment from Empire Street!

Trains and Lovers Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:30:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trains and Lovers Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In the words of Alexander McCall Smith: "You feel the rocking of the train, you hear the sound of its wheels on the rails; you are in the world rather than suspended somewhere above it. And sometimes there are conversations to be had, which is what the overarching story in this collection is all about. It is a simple device: people brought together entertain one another with tales of what happened to them on trains. It takes place on a journey I frequently make myself and know well, the journey between Edinburgh and London. It is best read on a train, preferably that one." Members Reviews: Loved It This book is written somewhat in the style of the 44 Scotland Street Stories. It consists of 4 different stories told in chapters each going back and forth between four passengers riding together on a train.. Each story very different but with a central theme, Love. Likeable characters made the stories they shared very entertaining. Nice, but somehow left hanging I am wondering if Alexander McCall Smith intends to revisit these characters again. Their stories are satisfying and thought-provoking, but one is left wondering what will happen to the characters in the future. The stories are supposed to be as told by strangers on a train, yet the narrators have very similar styles. They tell their stories in much too complex a manner, with events from years ago told in great detail, with even the conversations sounding as if they just happened yesterday. In one case, conversations are recounted third hand - the narrator was not even alive at the time, and the person speaking is not her father. Yet, every word was there. I often found myself wondering - is the person actually speaking, or is this supposed to be a flashback? Not one of his best, but still, hard to resist. About love and life ... I find Alexander McCall Smith my dearest author these days. What I appreciate most is his insight into the human condition and relationships. This book is shorter than most of his works, but it packs the most wonderful exposition on the subject of Love that I have read in a long time. I recommend this book highly for its touching and particularly meaningful story. Slow start to a satisfying journey on the train This started so slowly that I almost gave up, but once the (4) passengers began to share their stories, I was pulled along with them on their journey. I was charmed by each story.

The All You Can Dream Buffet Audiobook by Barbara O'Neal

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara O'Neal) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 19:24:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The All You Can Dream Buffet Subtitle: A Novel Author: Barbara O'Neal Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Barbara ONeals novel of food, friendship, and the freedom to grow your dreams brings together four very different women longing to savor the true taste of happiness. Popular blogger and foodie queen Lavender Wills reigns over Lavender Honey Farms, a serene slice of organic heaven nestled in Oregon wine country. Lavender is determined to keep her legacy from falling into the profit-driven hands of uncaring relatives, and she wants an heir to sustain her lifes work after shes gone. So she invites her three closest online friends - fellow food bloggers, women of varied ages and backgrounds - out to her farm. She hopes to choose one of them to inherit it - but who? Theres Ginny, the freckle-faced Kansas cake baker whose online writing is about to lead her out of a broken marriage and into a world of sensual delights. And Ruby, young, pregnant, devoted to the organic movement, whos looking for roots - and the perfect recipe to heal a shattered heart. Finally, Val, smart and sophisticated, a wine enthusiast who needs a fresh start for her teenage daughter after tragedy has rocked their lives. Coming together will change the Foodie Four in ways they could never have imagined, uniting them in love and a common purpose. As they realize that life doesnt always offer a perfect recipe for happiness, they also discover that the moments worth savoring are flavored with some tears, a few surprises, and generous helpings of joy. Members Reviews: Good story but predictable What did you love best about The All You Can Dream Buffet? That the journey the women take help them heal and grow. What did you like best about this story? That some one loves to farm and take care of the land. Which character as performed by Joyce Bean was your favorite? Jennie because she is doing a lot of things for the first time and doesn't give in to guilty and corrosion from people who try to make her afraid of the unknown. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When the farm becomes Rudy's and not one of the nephews who want to sell the land. Any additional comments? Good story but a little predicable. I like "How to Bake a Perfect Life. " and "No Place like home," better.They plots are more real and complicated. Very Enjoyable Light Listen Any additional comments? This was exactly what I hoped it would be. I've read several of O'Neal's other novels, and have enjoyed them all. I love the attention to detail. The characters all become so real and relatable. I found myself rooting for all of them. Who will inherit the lavender farm? This is the story of four women who are searching for changes and love. Lavender is an organic farmer specializing in honey and lavender products. She's looking to find someone to take over her farm after she dies. As a member of the blogging "Foodie Four", she invites these friends to her farm to celebrate her 85th birthday, in hopes of finding that someone. These women range from the young, pregnant, and unmarried ,Ruby, to the unhappy photographing middle-aged wife, Ginny, to Val, who was a prima ballerina and has just lost her husband and all but one teen-aged daughter to a deadly crash.

The Witch of Little Italy Audiobook by Suzanne Palmieri

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Suzanne Palmieri) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:09:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch of Little Italy Author: Suzanne Palmieri Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A sparkling debut that will make you believe in the power of love, family, and magic. In Suzanne Palmieris charming novel The Witch of Little Italy, you will be bewitched by the Amore women. When young Eleanor Amore finds herself pregnant, she returns home to her estranged family in the Bronx, called by the "Sight" they share, which now grows strong within her. She has only been back once before, when she was 10 years old, and while everyone else remembers that summer of sun-drenched beaches, laughter, and cartwheels, Eleanor cant recall anything earlier than the moment she left the house on her last day there. With her past now coming back to her in flashes, she becomes obsessed with recapturing those memories. Aided by her childhood sweetheart, she learns the secrets still haunting her magical family, secrets buried so deep no one knows how they began. In the process, she unlocks a mystery over 50 years old - The Day the Amores Died - and reveals once and for all a truth that will either heal or shatter the Amore clan. Critic Reviews: "Charming and enchanting - The Witch of Little Italy drew me in from page one. A magical story of family, secrets, loss and rediscovery written in beautiful prose and sprinkled with effervescent characters you won't soon forget. Palmieri nimbly blends the past and present to concoct a delicious spell of a story that will appeal to fans of Sarah Addison Allen and other fabulously entertaining novels." (Karen White, New York Times best-selling author of The Beach Trees) Members Reviews: Kept me entertained...... This was a good book - not great but good. The narration by Cassandra Campbell made it and the charm of the Italian aunts and New York home were very good; also the beach home was great too. The sick boyfriend was really sick and there were parts that were tied up in family history that took a long time to uncover - lots of detail that was sometimes critical to the story but easy to miss. Felt like a long time waiting for things to happen in this book and not always sure where it was headed, but lacking true suspense. I had this in my wish list for a long time and I'm glad I finally read it. A decent read though not sure I would recommend..... Magical mystery..... I liked this book. I had to back it up...and give it a second listen. I was confused by some of the characters, not the main ones but names I couldn't figure out who they were. Then there was Liz. There is a mystery history here...and it takes it to the end of the book to find out what the heck happened. But I like the story and I like Cassandra Campbell's narration. Gorgeous backstory This book essentially alternates between two parts: a modern love story and memoirs of growing up in the Bronx in the 1920s and 30s. The flashback chapters carry the whole book and make it well worth the read, even if the modern side of the story is a little lacking. Can't Listen, but at Least I Learned A Lesson I couldn't get through the first chapter, due to the narrator. The story sounds cute and fun, but I just can't listen. Wish I hadn't waited to listen until it was too long past to return it.

Better Together Audiobook by Sheila O'Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sheila O'Flanagan) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:41:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better Together Author: Sheila O'Flanagan Narrator: Aoife McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Review Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sheridan Gray has discovered a secret. Sharing it would get her career back on track. But it would also hurt those she loves.... An enthralling novel from the best-selling author of The Missing Wife and What Happened That Night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Marian Keyes. When Sheridan loses her job as a journalist at Dublin's biggest newspaper, she's determined to come back fighting. Forced to take a position in a small country town, this seems impossible...until she discovers that the closer she gets to a certain handsome man in the town, the tougher it is to expose their secrets. When it comes to love or success, will Sheridan go with her heart or her head? Members Reviews: Another good read by Sheila O'Flanagan I have read just about all Sheila O'Flanagan's books and have enjoyed most of them. So I eagerly awaited the delivery of this book and settled down for a good read last weekend. This book was about a girl called Sheridan who is a journalist. In keeping with the current times, the story will probably resonate to some extent with readers. In the story, the economy is shaky and companies are being restructured and letting staff go. The newspaper where Sheridan works as a sports journalist has to reduce their staffing and, as luck would have it, Sheridan is one of the ones who has to leave. She has further bad luck when her flat-mate moves to another city for another job (meaning she can't afford the rent on her own and has to move) and to cap it off, her boyfriend tells her he likes going out with her, but doesn't like it enough to want to move in with her! And her parents, while being understanding to a point, are very sporty minded and just think she should pick herself up and move on to the next challenge. So, down on her luck and somewhat bitter about the redundancy, Sheridan takes a temporary job in a small town called Ardbawn, filling in for someone on maternity leave, working in the small town's newspaper and moves into a studio apartment at the local guesthouse. Along with the challenges of her new role and the adjustments of moving from the city to a small town, she decides to investigate the man who she holds responsible for making her redundant and who, coincedentally lives in the small town where she now works... The book had an entertaining main storyline about Sheridan and a secondary storyline about Nina the guesthouse owner and her husband. Sheridan was a fairly believable character, although I'd be tempted to give her a good shake at times! It would also have been good if the book could have explored Nina's story a bit more fully. But overall, an easy, entertaining and satisfying read. Five Stars Very good MY OPINION ONLY I enjoy Sheila O'Flanagan's books very much. However, I find her frequent use of brackets extremely offputting. In several different places sometimes on the same page. It would make no difference to the meaning of the text if she simply left them out and used punctuation marks instead. It isn't reader-friendly to have to navigate around brackets. Just my opinion though.

Promise Canyon Audiobook by Robyn Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robyn Carr) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:53:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promise Canyon Author: Robyn Carr Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Lilly Yazhi knows all she needs to know about Clay Tahoma, Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. Sure, he's got a certain appeal befitting his Navajo roots, but she's not falling for Clay's silent, "earthy" attractiveness. She can't deny his gift for gentling horses, but she's not about to let him control her. There's just one small problem - she can't control her attraction to him. Members Reviews: One of Robyn Carr's best. What made the experience of listening to Promise Canyon the most enjoyable? I really enjoy the Robyn Carr's Virgin River books but this one took a different tack - mainly I guess because it explores the culture/traditions of Natives Americans - something I know nothing about. What was one of the most memorable moments of Promise Canyon? The most memorable moment was when Lilly presented Clay's mother with her Betrothal cake. I could just imagine Clay standing behind Lilly watching with pride as his 'Intended' and his mother met for the first time. Which character as performed by Therese Plummer was your favorite? Therese Plummer is an amazing narrator and I enjoy her readings immensely. But for this book my favourite character is Lilly. If you could take any character from Promise Canyon out to dinner, who would it be and why? I think I would like to go out to dinner with Clay's mother - I would like the opportunity to hear more about the traditions of her home and family. Another great book Another enjoyable book. I was only disappointed that it wasn't listed as part of the series and therefore I listened to it out of sequence.

Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns Audiobook by Lauren Weisberger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Weisberger) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:46:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns Author: Lauren Weisberger Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The hotly-anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada the million copy bestseller that took the world by storm. Everythings in place for the seasons hottest launch: Tall latte (with two raw sugars)? Check. Gucci trench (draped over desk)? Check. Outrageous, unreasonable demands? Check. Andy has just turned thirty and is an incredibly successful magazine editor, working closely with her best friend Emily, another Runway survivor. Shes about to get married lifes on track and shes been careful to stay clear of Miranda Priestly, her dreadful first boss. But Andys luck is running out. Miranda Priestly isnt the kind of woman who hides in the background. Shes back and more devilish than ever. Critic Reviews: Praise for Lauren Weisberger: Another brilliant book (Sun) This little gem mixes Sex and the City charm with dry New York wit (Real) Sassy, insightful and sooo Sex and The City, you'll be rushing to the bookshop for your copy like it's a half price Prada sale (Company) Members Reviews: Boring Wears Prada What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This story could have been titled "I have got a husband and a baby and I am the only woman ever to have done this". Pullleeeease!! Nothing happened until the second last chapter when she dumped her husband, admitttedly for a good reason. What do you think your next listen will be? I'm going back to the Mysteries and Thrillers list. Did Laurel Lefkow do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Laurel Lefkow is always a good narrator. What character would you cut from Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns? Andy Fun with interesting real life issues I had only recently seen the film, The Devil Wears Prada and I certainly recommend seeing or reading that book before enjoying this one. For enjoy you will -- well, I did anyway. And the first rate narrator, Laurel Lefkow, enhanced the characters who were delightfully real. It's about the racy cut-throat world of New York fashion and is probably as relevant to most readers as a fantasy novel. But the author managed to insert some pretty interesting real life conundrums about the role of the woman in a highly competitive and pretentious workplace and they were artfully, romantically and sympathetically resolved. Please don't waste your money. What would have made Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns better? If the story actually had anything to do with the first book. What could Lauren Weisberger have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? If the story had more substance and the characters had the same personalities they did in the first book. They lacked every quality that made the first book enjoyable. How could the performance have been better? The performance was done the best as the narrator possibly could given the lack of actual story. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? None, whatsoever!! Any additional comments? This book actually made me fall asleep on occasions! The most boring book I'v ever read and I'v read a lot!! A terrible first impression Granted I have only listened to the first two chapters of this book before coming online to write this review but I think it at least says a lot that I was disappointed enough to do so. As a light and easy listen, Devil Wears Prada was a real hit with me- a funny and engaging story that I have returned to more than twice.

Seeking Sara Summers Audiobook by Susan Gabriel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Gabriel) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:34:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seeking Sara Summers Author: Susan Gabriel Narrator: Susan Gabriel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-13 Publisher: Wild Lily Arts Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sara Summers Stanton has raised three children and works as a high school teacher at the same school she attended growing up. Her 25-year marriage is showing cracks in the facade and now she's dealing with breast cancer. In a rare moment of taking care of herself instead of everyone else, Sara takes a sabbatical and goes on the trip to Italy she has always dreamed of taking. This search for a more authentic life leads to Julia, a friend she hasn't seen since they were inseparable as girls, nearly 30 years earlier. They reunite in Florence and their friendship continues where they left off, resulting in an unexpected attraction to each other that threatens to turn Sara's already shaky world upside down. What do you do if you fall in love with your best friend? Sara's inner conflict and subsequent choices reveal an unpredictable yet dynamic future for all the characters. Seeking Sara Summers is an emotional and lyrical novel, a timeless story about love, commitment, and transformation. Members Reviews: A classy love story with wonderful Italian setting Ive read (or listened to) plenty of fiction in my life, everything from junky beach books to classic literature. I loved this audiobook. Gabriel is a clever, funny, profound writer who quickly takes you into the inner world of her characters, while taking you on an external journey that kept me listening. Saras character comes across very clearly and her transformation is inspiring. Big life changes in middle age are rarely easy and the author treats the challenges intelligently. A really satisfying story. And I enjoyed the narration a lot! Totally Captivating This story had me in its grips from beginning to end. I was not sure how such conflict could be resolved, but the plot was woven into a beautiful conclusion. Gabriel is a masterful writer. Good book! Enjoyable book and a story that rings true for a lot of women in their 40s-50s. Makes me want to take a trip to Italy. The main character is weak and whiny at times which was somewhat annoying. I did not particularly enjoy the performance of the author. I feel the story may have told better by someone else but that is just my opinion. Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others. Good read! I enjoyed the story but I wish the narrator was a little more animated. The story took some nice unexpected turns. Good story not so good narration Really wish the author didn't attempt to read her own book. I enjoyed the premise of the story and it wasn't badly written but it was sometimes hard to get through the narration.

Blaze Audiobook by Suzanne Wright

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Suzanne Wright) — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:16:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blaze Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Cat Doucette Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For those who need more Harper and Knox...there's Blaze! Defeat the enemy. Win the boy. Live happily ever after. But life "ever after" isn't as easy as it used to be. Harper's gone from being a member of a small demon lair to co-Prime of one of the most powerful lairs in the Untied States, with a mate who, though hot as hell, is just a mite overprotective - I mean, you get kidnapped by dark practitioners just once.... Then one of Knox's demons goes rogue and in his madness decides Knox Thorne must die. Harper's worried. Knox isn't - at least until he discovers his mate's willingness to get between him and danger. Now Knox has a new priority: Keep Harper safe...no matter what it takes. But Harper begins to suspect there's more danger than one rogue demon. It seems the combined strength of Harper and Knox has upset the balance of power in the demon world, and there are those who are determined to right that wrong. Because when you move up the food chain, sometimes the other predators just want to take a bigger bite. Critic Reviews: "Unique, original and very entertaining." (Ramblings from this Chick) "It's been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more." (Edgy Reviews) Members Reviews: Loved it The narrator has got Knox and Harper right I loved it can not wait for the next book Funny for the wrong reasons Story is very cheesy but the first was too so I was willing to give it a go. However I didn't feel the story moved along enough to hold my interest. Follows on where Burn left off and very similar What made the experience of listening to Blaze the most enjoyable? The Narration What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) If you are familiar with the author the stories are quite predicable so the ending had no great surprises. There will clearly be a sequel though as there is unfinished business to take care of Which character as performed by Cat Doucette was your favourite? Harper - though I do like her imp co-workers Not a great fan of Knox - he is peformed well by Cat but his character is a bit 2 dimensional Any additional comments? Its a continuation of the story where Burn left off and there must be a follow on book in the works - If you liked Burn you will like this - but definitely read Burn first For me the Narration is top class, the story's in this series aren't as good as the Phoenix pack books but they are fine for easy listening whilst doing other things. addictive characters The world is a little small, but I enjoyed it very much and want more.

The Horseman Audiobook by Charlotte Nash

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charlotte Nash) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:14:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horseman Author: Charlotte Nash Narrator: Wendy Bos Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Craig Munroe is the kind of man legends are written about. Escape to the high country in this passionate love story of a young doctor and a legendary horseman whose lives become inextricably linked, by the best-selling author of Ryders Ridge, Charlotte Nash. It's been 11 years since Dr. Peta Woodward, born into a horse-breeding dynasty, fled the family stud in the wake of a deadly tragedy that split her family apart. Carrying wounds that have never truly healed, Peta has focused on helping others. But when an injury during a solo trip through the Australian high country leaves her stranded, the man who comes to her rescue is Craig Munroe, a born and bred high-country horseman - and the kind of man legends are written about. Stuck in the tiny town of Yarraman Falls while she recovers, Peta is surrounded by prying eyes and heartbreaking reminders of all she has lost. But while she resolves to leave as soon as she can, fate has other ideas.... Fans of Rachael Johns will devour The Horseman, the passionate new novel of romance, medicine and drama from much-loved author Charlotte Nash. Critic Reviews: "Nash's skilled storytelling will keep you turning the pages until the very end." (Fleur McDonald on Crystal Creek) "This breakout novel is a skilful mix of rural charm and gripping medical drama." (West Australian on Ryders Ridge) "Will satisfy those who love Australian stories with heart." (A Readers's Heaven on Iron Junction) "A sweet story of overcoming the past and finding hope for the future." (Gold Coast Bulletin on Crystal Creek) Members Reviews: An unexpected find! Where does The Horseman rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I think this is somewhere in the middle. It was a very good performance. Perhaps not the most literary of books, but an entertaining listen without being too dumbed down or simple. What did you like best about this story? I loved the setting, the characters, the horses. It was really and intriguing story of happenstance that was believable yet whimsical at the same time. Have you listened to any of Wendy Boss other performances before? How does this one compare? no Who was the most memorable character of The Horseman and why? Craig and Peta were both excellent characters. They each struggled with their own demons, which brought them closer together. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this book! Fresh and interesting, marvelous read I don't review many books, usually they have enough said about them that I feel my praise might be over kill, but this book was different. This is a terrific book, clean and fresh, like the Australian highlands. Intriguing and fascinating, strong characters.Reminds me of Elyne Mitchell's works, but for adults. Would love to see more of Ms. Nash's work on Audible.The narrator, well you just can't narrate about Austrailia without being Australian, I think. She has the right cadence in her voice does Ms. Bos, a music that Australians have when they speak about their country. Engaging Aussie story The story was engaging right from the beginning. Plenty of suspense and the answers to the listener's questions gradually unfolded as the book progressed. The narrator has a warm and smooth voice but I found it to be like a verbal form of elevator music.

The Longest Ride Audiobook by Nicholas Sparks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Sparks) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 02:49:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Longest Ride Author: Nicholas Sparks Narrator: January LaVoy, Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Romance, 2013 Two couples. Two love stories. One epic tale. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his adored - and long-dead - wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together - how they met, the dark days of WWII and its unrelenting effect on their families. A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke is keeping a secret that could destroy it all. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected - and shocking - of ways. The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors. Members Reviews: Just beautiful... sigh! Would you consider the audio edition of The Longest Ride to be better than the print version? I haven't read the hard copy What was one of the most memorable moments of The Longest Ride? I wouldn't want to spoil the story, but it was so poignant with deep love.. Which character as performed by January LaVoy and Ron McLarty was your favorite? All the characters were special.. The deep love of the old and the new fresh love of the young Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me think of my own marriage.. 30 years long, I could feel myself relating to the old man.. that deep love... Any additional comments? I love Nicholas Sparks, the way he writes love stories.. he just gets it! You wont be dissapointed with this beautiful double story that collides into an amazing dance.. Have the tissues ready!!! What a lovely story. I just could not stop listening and wish it had gone on for much longer. I would make a great movie too. The narration by Ron McLarty & January LaVoy was wonderful and really drew you into the story. Definitely recommend this book. Very enjoyable Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend it. It was a well written, well narrated story with a few twists and turns. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Longest Ride? The very obvious love that was shared between the two couples - one starting their 'ride' together and one ending. What about January LaVoy and Ron McLarty s performance did you like? I have never really gone for a book with more than one narrator but this one worked really well. I found it very easy to keep up with who was who through the jumps between characters. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me smile, laugh out loud and whilst not actually cry made me very sad on occasion.

Heaven Sent Audiobook by Christina Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christina Jones) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:53:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heaven Sent Author: Christina Jones Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-08 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Trouble is, Clemmie's dream job would be working for local entrepreneur Guy Devlin, owner of the famous pyrotechnics company, The Gunpowder Plot. He'd also be high on her list of candidates for significant other. But Guy has a veritable cargo-hold of baggage - an avaricious ex-wife and a host of monster ex-step children. He's not even looking for an assistant. And if he was, a quirky amateur firework maker with a penchant for cream cakes and big explosions wouldn't be high on his list.. Members Reviews: Heavenly listen Christina Jones is one of my favourite authors having discovered one of her other titles 'Tickled Pink' on audio elsewhere I was very happy to find 4 of her other titles listed on Audible. If you like a little bit of fictional fantasy mixed with magical mishaps give Heaven Sent a listen and catch up with the quirky characters Christina has created as they intertwine their lives, loves and magical goings on There are several other great titles by the same author Audible does not have listed so I hope that with a little bit of a cosmic hint more will appear in the listings very soon. Absolutely worth a listen so 5 stars for the wonderful Christina Jones. Heaven Sent by Christina Jones What did you like about this audiobook? This was the first book I've read by this author but certainly won't be the last. I found the story unique and was sorry when it ended. The plot is gunpowder....fireworks to be precise and the insight into the subject was amazing. Also the plot included an unusual pet which I loved. Looking forward to the next one..... How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? By introducing me into how well planned the performances at fireworks displays have to be and the differences between the fireworks themselves Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? Very interesrting and insightful. As this was a new subject to me I was impressed at the knowledge of the writer What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? Nothing Do you have any additional comments? Bring on the next one A very rich book with many different layers Christina Jones tends to play with the themes of magic and spells running through her story lines. Strange things always happen in her stories, when ancient recipes evoke old magic and latent powers are evoked by these. So the rich layers in Heaven Sent, even in the title there are many layers of things within the book that could be said to be Heaven Sent, so maybe this in itself is an intentional play on words. The workings of Clemie's heart plays a major part of this book and there are a few surprises in the plot that I didn't expect. If you like a bit of animal interest that's in here too in the shape of a most unusual house pet. Next layers of science intermingle with the occult, although naturally it's all harmless and in the right hands. Here, a rare thing occurs, when the fireworks side of science becomes down to earth while ancient wisdom and wishes combine at the same time. Interesting!

The Wedding Cake Tree Audiobook by Melanie Hudson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melanie Hudson) — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:58:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wedding Cake Tree Author: Melanie Hudson Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-15 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Celebrity photographer Grace Buchanan has always known that one day she'd swap her manic day job for the peace and quiet of her beloved childhood cottage, St Christopher's - she just didn't expect it to be so soon. At the reading of her mother's will, she's shocked to learn that inheriting St Christopher's hangs on one condition: Grace must drop everything for two weeks and travel the country with a mysterious stranger - war-weary Royal Marine Alasdair Finn. Critic Reviews: "I laughed and I cried while reading this book. Thoroughly enjoyable." (The Sun) Members Reviews: It's ok... Story moves along at a good pace, there's depth in the main characters but parts are just too obvious and a bit cliche. Worth a listen if you're looking for a love story that doesn't require deep concentration. Brilliant! I loved this book more than anything I have listened to for ages. It has everything. Thoroughly recommend it. loved this book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Lovely family story daughter following her dead mum's story. What other book might you compare The Wedding Cake Tree to, and why? Tea planters wife another great book about a woman and family Which scene did you most enjoy? Mountain scene other walkers,rescue,drama and fun If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Lovely Sunday afternoon film Any additional comments? I do not like writing much as do not want to spoil story for others. Brilliant Idea What made the experience of listening to The Wedding Cake Tree the most enjoyable? I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA TO GET A WAYWARD DAUGHTER ON AN UNUSUAL HOLIDAY BUT BY HITCHING HER UP WITH A GOOD FRIEND ON-ROUTE. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wedding Cake Tree? WHEN GRACE WAS TOLD THAT SHE COULDN'T INHERITE THE HOUSE UNTIL SHE HAD TAKEN THIS JOURNEY HER MOTHER HAD PLANNED WITHOUT TELLING HER ANY OF THE DETAILS. Which scene did you most enjoy? WHEN GRACE GOT STUCK ON THE MOUNTAIN IN THE STORM. ALSO WHEN THEY WHERE BIRD WATCHING AND GRACE WAS DETERMINED TO SIT STILL TO PROVE THAT SHE COULD EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO CHANCE. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? NO IT WAS ALL VERY MOVING. AND IT MADE ME HOWL WITH LAUGHTER QUITE A FEW TIMES. Any additional comments? BRILLIANT BOOK. Fabulous! Couldn't put this book down, brilliant story, can't wait for the next one! Thank you Melanie.

Here I Go Again Audiobook by Jen Lancaster

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jen Lancaster) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:07:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here I Go Again Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jen Lancaster Narrator: Jen Lancaster Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The second novel from the New York Times best-selling author of If You Were Here takes us back to the hair metal '80's. Twenty years after ruling the halls of her suburban Chicago high school, Lissy Ryder doesn't understand why her glory days ended. Back then, she was worshipped...beloved...feared. Present day, not so much. She's been pink-slipped from her high-paying job, dumped by her husband and kicked out of her condo. Now, at 37, she's struggling to start a business out of her parents' garage and sleeping under the hair-band posters in her old bedroom. Lissy finally realizes karma is the only bitch bigger than she was. Her present is miserable because of her past. But it's not like she can go back in time and change who she was...or can she? Members Reviews: Love Jen... but please, please don't narrate What did you like best about Here I Go Again? What did you like least? Maybe it is a good story, maybe not... unless I buy the print version I will never really know as I couldn't listen to you Jen. Maybe it is because the narrator of your other books was good, maybe it was you were only bad in comparison. Hey, I have always liked your writing in the past. Maybe just spend the bucks and get a good narrator. Only for Lancaster Fans Would you listen to Here I Go Again again? Why? Probably. I love Jen Lancaster's spunk and I always get a kick out of how her snarky commentary comes through her characters. Have you listened to any of Jen Lancasters other performances before? How does this one compare? Her non-fiction and personal stories are way better. They're much more snappy and often make me laugh aloud when listening to them. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It was a silly, lighthearted plot that was fun to listen to when I had an entire floor to tile. It was easy to follow, and I enjoyed myself. I would read this again on a rainy day for sure. Any additional comments? Think of this book like a made-for-tv movie: don't watch an ABC Family movie if you're looking for an A-List epic. It's got that teenage John Hughes / It's a Wonderful Life thing going on which is great if, like me, you love those random movies on the Disney Channel. So Disappointed What would have made Here I Go Again better? I love Jen Lancaster and have enjoyed all her books until this one. The story line isn't exciting and nothing happens to keep your attention. I was so looking forward to this book coming out so I am really disappointed that I didn't enjoy it. I hope Jen goes back to writing books based on her life because those were great! Audio is strange I enjoyed the book but the audio quality is odd. Her voice sounds deeper and slower than it should and speeding it up didn't help. Terrible sound quality What would have made Here I Go Again better? Something went wrong with the file. I love the story and I think the narrator did a great job, but the voice had been electronically slowed without modulating so it got artificially deep and warped. I tried playing with the playback speed but it didn't fix the problem. Have you listened to any of Jen Lancasters other performances before? How does this one compare? Hard to say. I suspect she did a great job as she did with Jeneration X, but some technical problem screwed it up. Any additional comments? I am hoping for a fix here because I don't want to return the book.

Lizzie's Secret Audiobook by Rosie Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosie Clarke) — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:57:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lizzie's Secret Subtitle: Workshop Girls, Book 1 Author: Rosie Clarke Narrator: Juliette Burton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-16 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: London, 1938: Lizzie Larch is a 20-year-old hat maker in London's east end. She is happy and popular, but she carries a secret. Seven years ago she was viciously attacked and recovered in a private sanatorium where she miscarried a child. Lizzie has no memory of the night of the attack, but secrets cannot stay secret for too long. When she starts courting her boss' nephew, a shocking revelation surfaces; threatening to destroy their new-found happiness. Members Reviews: Best book in a long time I was hooked on this story from the begin. Story , narration and characters were excellent Wonderful narration One of the best books I have listened to can't wait to move on to book 2 Excellent Such a lovely story bringing back many memories. I now look forward to the next book. Beautiful book Brilliant, found it hard to stop listening to the book. can't wait to start the next book great listen [{ "answer" : "As i travel so much I really enjoyed this", "type" : "Overall", "question" : "Would you consider the audio edition of Lizzie's Secret to be better than the print version? ", "id" : 42, "typeString" : "overall" }, { "answer" : "Looking forward to Lizzies War", "type" : "Story", "question" : "What other book might you compare Lizzie's Secret to, and why?", "id" : 2, "typeString" : "story" }, { "answer" : "Great", "type" : "Performance", "question" : "What about Juliette Burtons performance did you like?", "id" : 27, "typeString" : "performance" }, { "answer" : "Cry", "type" : "Genre", "question" : "Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?", "id" : 56, "typeString" : "genre" }, { "answer" : "Hope there is more to come", "type" : "Misc", "question" : "Any additional comments?", "id" : -1, "typeString" : "misc" } ]

The Survivor's Guide to Family Happiness Audiobook by Maddie Dawson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maddie Dawson) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:45:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Survivor's Guide to Family Happiness Author: Maddie Dawson Narrator: Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Three women, three lives, and one chance to become a family...whether they want to or not. Newly orphaned, recently divorced, and semiadrift, Nina Popkin is on a search for her birth mother. She's spent her life looking into strangers' faces, fantasizing they're related to her, and now, at thirty-five, she's ready for answers. Meanwhile, the last thing Lindy McIntyre wants is someone like Nina bursting into her life, announcing that they're sisters and campaigning to track down their mother. She's too busy with her successful salon, three children, beautiful home, and...oh yes, some pesky little anxiety attacks. But Nina is determined to reassemble her birth family. Her search turns up Phoebe Mullen, a guarded, hard-talking woman convinced she has nothing to offer. Gradually sharing stories and secrets, the three women make for a messy, unpredictable family that looks nothing like Nina pictured...but may be exactly what she needs. Nina's moving, ridiculous, tragic, and transcendent journey becomes a love story proving that real family has nothing to do with DNA. Members Reviews: ! Very good makes your heart happy and sad that Couldn't Stop listening. A must book ! Delightful! Classic Maddie Dawson. I laughed aloud several times! What a great 'Spring fling' of a book! loved it! lovely, easy story and the voice is perfect, you forget you are in your own life, you enter theirs! Wonderful story! Original plot! I absolutely loved this story. The characters, the story and the relationships were so well filled out that you felt you knew them. I also liked the ending. All of your questions were answered and you were not left hanging. I Felt Like I was There. Inside This Book! Such an amazing storyteller! This author brings to life an entire world and draws you in. I am going to miss this family in this book now that I've finished reading it.

Dear John Audiobook by Nicholas Sparks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Sparks) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:48:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear John Author: Nicholas Sparks Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Is duty enough reason to live a lie? When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart. What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance? Critic Reviews: "We have a soft spot for Nicholas Sparks . . . his stories are a reminder of the man we wish our boyfriends could be - Five stars" (HEAT) "Very moving." (CLOSER) "This love story will have you wiping away the tears!" (STAR MAGAZINE) Members Reviews: really enjoyed it! I enjoyed this book. Audio books is new to me and I was surprised how nice it was to have the story read out to you. The narrator read this story out fantastically,he had a very clear voice and a nice accent also. yes I enjoyed it and onto the next Nicholas spark novels now. Mediochre Quite disappointed with this one. In all honesty, I wish I hadn't bothered. The story moves at a terribly slow pace. Then the author packs too much in to the final chapters in a desperate bid to wrap things up. Good book but slow beginning I enjoyed the middle of this book but was hit of slow start and end I felt My heart aches... If you could sum up Dear John in three words, what would they be? Heartbreaking incredible love What was one of the most memorable moments of Dear John? There were so many from how they met, their time on the beach, John and his father... What about Holter Grahams performance did you like? Once I got used to his voice and Holter narrating Savannah's voice, I adored the way he brought the characters to life and bring out their passion and heartbreak. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? ...fate is cruel... Any additional comments? I loved this story and going to watch the film to see if it can keep up with this brilliant book. I found myself smiling, crying and aching listening to the story, pining for a John of my own and being heartbroken at the end. I couldn't stop listening to the story and looking forward to play the story again :) Great listen and nicely read! Would you listen to Dear John again? Why? I wouldn't listen to it again, as the twist in the plot at the end would be lost second time around, but as a one off listen it's a great book. What was one of the most memorable moments of Dear John? When his father dies and he returns home to find his ex girlfriend nursing her husband, a mutual friend, with a severe cancer. Did Holter Graham do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How? The voices used, and empathy for each individual within this book were played to listener in a clear and believe able way. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The end was not what I expected and a real delight. Any additional comments? Love to listen/read the books and then compare the pictures from my interpretation to those of the movie director.

Christmas on Ladybug Farm Audiobook by Donna Ball

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Ball) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 01:18:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christmas on Ladybug Farm Subtitle: A Novella Author: Donna Ball Narrator: Lia Frederick Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-14 Publisher: Blue Merle Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Christmas on Ladybug Farm is a short novel with a bonus holiday recipe section! 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... It's Christmas Eve, and Cici, Bridget and Lindsay are busy preparing for their annual holiday party. The tree is sparkling, the turkey is roasting, the stockings are hung and the eggnog is chilled. The scene is set for the perfect Christmas...with one or two exceptions. The entire state is in the midst of a heat wave. No one can find any mistletoe. The Christmas tree lights keep exploding, and, perhaps worst of all, something has gone terribly wrong with Ida Mae's fruitcakes. It wouldn't be Ladybug Farm if everything went according to plan, and as the ladies deal with one mishap after another, they remember Christmases past, laughter shared, and lessons learned. But when nightfall descends upon Ladybug Farm and one of their own still has not come home, they begin to worry that this Christmas will be one to remember for all the wrong reasons. All they can do is cling to each other as they watch and wait...and pray for miracle. Critic Reviews: "A must read." (Examiner.com ) "Donna Ball has created a delightful world in her Ladybug Farm novels. Her characters are lively and endearing, and readers will feel a longing to join the girls on the front porch in the evenings as they reminisce about the day's activities." (Fresh Fiction) "A delight to read." (Book Binge) "Once you've traveled down that long road to Ladybug Farm, it's hard to leave." (Georgia Mountain Laurel) "Here's to Ladybug Farm!" (Beyond Her Book) "Absolutely delectable." (Publisher's Weekly) Members Reviews: Loved Every word! The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Ladybug Farm. Several good stories are told throughout this uplifting novella. I will read this book every Christmas season. The recipes will also become part of my holiday menu. I love this series and I love Donna Ball's writing I love this series and I love Donna Ball's writing. She is won of my favorite authors. I have grown to love the women who are the main characters in this series, as well as the other people who become a part of their lives and the story line. Sometimes I laugh right out loud when reading the Ladybug Farm series. I have given these books as gifts and everyone who has read them loves them. I hope more will be forthcoming. Lovely Christmas story I absolute love the ladybug series! This one was a delightful Christmas story. Five Stars Love this series - all of them. Five Stars Nice condition.

Summer With My Sister Audiobook by Lucy Diamond

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucy Diamond) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:34:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer With My Sister Author: Lucy Diamond Narrator: Kate Rawson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-12 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Polly has always been the high-flier of the family, with the glamorous lifestyle to match. Clare is a single mum with two children, struggling to make ends meet in a ramshackle cottage. The two sisters are poles apart and barely on speaking terms. But then Pollys fortunes change unexpectedly. Left penniless and with nowhere else to go, shes forced back to the village where she and Clare grew up, and the sisters find themselves living together for the first time in years. With an old flame reappearing for Polly, a blossoming new career for Clare and a long-buried family secret in the mix, sparks are sure to fly. Unless the two women have more in common than they first thought? Members Reviews: Funny and Easy Listening This book was a brilliant "listen" it was entertaining and heart felt. The narrator did a brilliant job of keeping is fresh and I wish there was a follow on book as I really enjoyed the two sisters dynamic and wanted to hear more about their future lives. Well written and a must read or "listen" a great listen If you could sum up Summer With My Sister in three words, what would they be? Fun inspiring story What was one of the most memorable moments of Summer With My Sister? The strength of the sisters relationship Which character as performed by Kate Rawson was your favourite? Difficult so many favourites Any additional comments? Didn't want the story to end. Felt like I was there with them through thick and thin Nice story. But what was with the accents?! They don't speak like that in Hampshire! Felt a bit like an accent bingo. Not sure it was necessary. Best Lucy Diamond story! This is my favorite of all Lucy Diamond's stories. The characters were brilliant and I found I couldn't stop listening. The narrator brought the story to life and her different accents and voices for the children were exceptional. My fave audible in a long while! A brilliant listen !! A story were we might find ourselves in at some stage in our lives where we lose touch with the truly important things in life !! Makes you evaluate your own life a bit !

Sisterchicks Do The Hula Audiobook by Robin Jones Gunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Jones Gunn) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sisterchicks Do The Hula Author: Robin Jones Gunn Narrator: Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Travel to sunny Hawaii with two prayer pals who have planned the vacation of their lives. Verses from the Scriptures add lively psalms of praise that echo the sisterchicks' tropical adventures - and surprises. Members Reviews: Great Read!!! As I listened to this book I have only been back from Hawaii a few weeks, also with my oldest friend! What a wonderful way to spend your 40th birthdays! I loved the way Robin wove the Joy of the Lord thru their wonderful experiences! We get grace for the day and an abundant supply of Joy and fun to go along with it. I hated to come to the end of the book. Make me want to go to Hawaii. I read this book several years ago and loved it so much. When I saw it on audio I knew I just had to listen. I love it for so many reasons. SISTERCHICKS UNITE!!! SO MUCH FUN!!! It was hard not to finish it in one sitting! Thank you Ms. Jones Gunn for the adventure!!! ALOHA!!! Almost like I was there I've never been to Hawaii with my best friend, but this book comes pretty close to making me feel as though I have been.The characters were a riot and very realistic. I liked the plot and the humor, and I loved the beautiful descriptions of everything from the scents of the flowers to the details of the people the ladies met in Hawaii. I actually felt like I got to take a short little vacation each morning as I listened to this story. Admittedly, some religious fiction strikes me as a little hokey, but Gunn's stories aren't like that at all from what I've read. The messages about God are present in Gunn's stories in the same ways that I experience God in my daily life, in recognizing Him in the things He has made and done and the people He has placed in my life, rather than by the, in my opinion, goofy and overly-dramatized situations that I've read in some Christian fiction novels . I appreciate that Gunn's stories represent this less complicated aspect of our relationship with God.

An Orphan in the Snow Audiobook by Molly Green

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Molly Green) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:01:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Orphan in the Snow Author: Molly Green Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool's Dr Barnado's Home cannot give up hope. Liverpool, 1941. Troubled by a dark family history and the pain of seeing her country torn apart by war, young June Lavender finds new hope when she takes a job at the Dr Barnardo's children's home. There she meets Lizzie McRae, a little girl who is the spitting image of June's sister, who died tragically years before. Against the matron's wishes, the two girls form an unexpected bond as June tries to get the traumatised orphan to speak. Meanwhile, June crosses path with Flight Lieutenant Murray Andrews, and the attraction is instant. But how can either of them think of love when war is ripping the world apart? A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places. Molly Green is an exciting new voice in saga fiction, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn. Critic Reviews: "Amoving, gripping story set during WW2, of a woman's dedication to the orphans in her care and her heart wrenching love for a RAF pilot." (Kitty Neale) Members Reviews: It's a pretty good story but it never gets into any of ... I thought this was an ok book. It's a pretty good story but it never gets into any of the characters deeply enough to really get emotional involved. Five Stars Very good. Three Stars Good book but very predictable. This wartime saga will have you begging for more Iâve just finished âAn Orphan in the Snowâ by Molly Green. Itâs a perfect heart-warming cosy read for Christmas, or on a cold chilly day with a rug or sat by the fire. Junes story of war-torn Liverpool will turn your cheeks rosy as you snuggle into the story. It starts with June Lavender, haunted by the death of her sister Clara, as she leaves home and takes a job at Dr. Banardoâs Orphanage in Liverpool. One little girl has become lost to all around her and June does all she can to help her and the many others like her, that the war has left devastated. But life is not easy, she is hindered by one member of staff that takes all of June's wiles to get around. Junes warm and loving nature spread much happiness. There is hope too for June, when she meets handsome American Airman Murry Andrews, in a bookshop. The attraction is instant. Murry shares in some of Junes hopes but the fear that war snuffs out dreams produces obstacles. I loved this book, Molly Green has captured the time and the spirit of wartime romance and survival. I look forward to more from this author. Wartime Orphanage story Her childhood was not an easy one, her father was a violent drunk and her mother died way too young. Haunted by her younger sister's death, June can't take home life anymore and travels from her home to accept at job in Liverpool at Dr Barnardoâs orphanage. June couldn't save her sister from their father's violence but she feels the need to try to help the evacuees and orphans at the orphanage. Matron as she insists on being called is in charge of the orphanage. She hasn't a compassionate bone in her body. There is no talking to her and running an idea by her that suggests a change in something, no compromises. It's her way and that's it. June meets a young man on the bus on the way to Dr Barnardoâs orphanage, Flight Lieutenant Murray Andrews.

Small Town Girl Audiobook by LaVyrle Spencer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (LaVyrle Spencer) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 01:38:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Small Town Girl Author: LaVyrle Spencer Narrator: LaVyrle Spencer Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Tess "Mac" McPhail is one of country music's brightest lights, a multimillionaire accustomed to public adoration and the demands of a stellar career. 18 years after leaving her hometown, Mac is summoned back by her sisters to help care for their widowed mother. If the difficulties of a jealous sister and an intractable parent aren't enough, Mac faces the indifference of Kenny Kronek, the neighbor she taunted through high school, who has turned into a handsome divorcé. Discovering that Kenny's daughter Casey is a promising country singer, Mac becomes her mentor and eventually wins Kenny's heart. But as the pampered star learns to treasure the newfound commitments of family and community, her relationships are threatened by her return to Nashville and the trappings of superstardom. Small Town Girl is an affecting, scintillating, lyrical novel that could only come from the gifted pen of LaVyrle Spencer. Copyright ©1997 by LaVyrle Spencer; Copyright (P)1997 by Dove Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Not at all what I expected Has Small Town Girl turned you off from other books in this genre? No How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator was very monitone and very boring. No excitement in her voice. Strange since it was the author who was reading it! So disappointing... What disappointed you about Small Town Girl? Firstly, it's abridged. I loath abridged books. Secondly, I love this author and always enjoy the full development of her characters. I am a romance novel fan and I always recommend her books. 'Twice Loved' was my favourite book for a long time. What do you think your next listen will be? Not a LaVyrle. What didnt you like about LaVyrle Spencers performance? The character's voices and the terrible song. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It was short. Any additional comments? Don't listen to this in audio. If you like romance books you will love LaVyrle's books. There is something intimate about romance novels that gets lost in translation to audio.

Songs of Love and War Audiobook by Santa Montefiore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Santa Montefiore) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:07:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Songs of Love and War Author: Santa Montefiore Narrator: Genevieve Swallow Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: West Cork, Ireland, 1900. The year marks the start of a new century and the birth of three very different women: Kitty Deverill, the flame-haired Anglo-Irish daughter of the castle; Bridie Doyle, the daughter of the Irish cook; and Celia Deverill, Kitty's flamboyant English cousin. Together they grow up on the dreamy grounds of the family's grand estate, Castle Deverill. Yet their peaceful way of life will soon be threatened by Ireland's struggle for independence. Critic Reviews: "Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart." (Jojo Moyes) Members Reviews: Furious! Disappointing end. How could the writer not finish the story. I felt I had wasted all these hours of listening. Absolutely furious! Enjoyable, but disappointed end. I thought the narrator was excellent, and enjoyed the story up until the last chapter. It was if the author just got fed up with it, and wanted to be finished. Twice I rewound the story, thinking I must have missed a chapter, but no. Very unsatisfactory. Disappointing ending What did you like most about Songs of Love and War? I love the era it portrayed and the book showed the difference between the rich Anglo-Irish and the Irish people. I liked the bit of history it portrayed without going into it in depth and enjoyed the romantic story very much. Who was your favorite character and why? Kitty because she was a very strong character and with a great love of Ireland What does Genevieve Swallow bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? She has a beautiful voice and read the different characters very well. She made you picture the scenery and characters very well which I may not have done so well if reading it. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Well, I did particularly during the Kitty/Jack love story and was feeling very upset for Bridie when the book just finished Any additional comments? This was a lovely story with many good characters. However, it was a long one but the ending was a complete let down - as someone else said, it was as though the writer got fed up with it. Now we may never know what happened unless there is a sequel but I'm not sure I could trust the author enough to waste 17 hours of listening time in case the same thing happens Narration pretty distracting The narration in an audiobook is crucial - this is simply terrible - the accents are dreadful / the intonation of the characters often bears no resemblance to the text, possibly the worse I've ever encountered. As for the Irish accents , bad bad bad Other than that a predictable and somewhat laboured story Disappointing end If you could sum up Songs of Love and War in three words, what would they be? Disappointing, well read and enjoyable What did you like best about this story? Loved the story and how it detailed the lives of all the different characters Which character as performed by Genevieve Swallow was your favourite? Kitty and Jack Any additional comments? As with all the other reviews the ending was just awful, i agree with the comment that the writer must have got bored and ended it far too early. Stories of the characters not wound up properly.... Maybe she will write a second book?

A Mother's Shame Audiobook by Rosie Goodwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosie Goodwin) — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:13:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mother's Shame Author: Rosie Goodwin Narrator: Juanita McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-13 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: On the outskirts of Nuneaton stands Hatters Hall, home to the mentally insane. One rainy, dismal day in 1857, Maria Mundy arrives there to work. She is ordered to care for Isabelle Montgomery, daughter of an influential land-owner, but it becomes apparent that she has been falsely imprisoned. Its going to take courage, determination, and resolve - but freedom is always worth fighting for. Critic Reviews: "Rosie is a born storyteller...you'll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story." (Jeannie Johnson) "A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer" (Bookseller) Members Reviews: Slow and Boring This book started interestingly enough but it eventually became slow and boring. The characters, especially one of them, became caricatures. I could only finish Part 1 and then I had enough. I believe I could predict what was going to happen and how it was going to end. The narrator was good. She is probably the reason I hung in there as long as I did. Disapponted Rosie Goodwin is my favourite author and her stories are great but the narrator spoiled it her voice was so droll and did not make the story interesting i became bored and didnt finish the book infact not even the second chapter A heart warming and sometimes emotional read. I was introduced to this author by a friend after he'd read Mothering Sunday and posted up on Facebook about how good it was, the title interested me so I then went and looked Rosie Goodwin up, I am so glad I did as I have found a new author that I am quickly becoming a fan of. Both Mothering Sunday and the little angel were fantastic and I can't wait for the third book in that collection to come out. As this book is based in the same area I decided to go for this one next. I did not enjoy it as much as the previous two but it was still a fantastic book. very heartwarming and emotional in parts and quite suspenseful as well. the book was based on Maria a young girl who is sent to work at hatters hall a place for the mentally ill, she is employed to take care of Isabel Montgomery who is the daughter of the main benafishary of the establishment. however it's clear that sh's not in sane, a lot of un married mothers are also locked up there to hide the shame of becoming pregnant outside of marriage, the two women quickly realise that if they don't escape they may never leave. Along with Isabel's brother and a young made they befriend who's been brought up in hatters hall they plan an escape. The story was really good and it's saddened to see how people were treated back in the 18th century. I will read more by this author for sure and if anyone can give me any recommendations on which one to go for next I'll be happy to give it a try. Great Book Would you consider the audio edition of A Mother's Shame to be better than the print version? I could not put this book down. I really enjoyed the twist and turns of this great story. Who was your favorite character and why? Maria was really a great character in the story. Have you listened to any of Juanita McMahons other performances? How does this one compare? As I am new to audio listening this is a hard question to answer. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. loved the story loved the story with it's twist and turns then all came good at the end:-)

The Next Thing on My List Audiobook by Jill Smolinski

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Smolinski) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:36:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Next Thing on My List Author: Jill Smolinski Narrator: Staci Snell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: But June's life is about to change. After a dark turn of events involving Weight Watchers, a chili recipe, and a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June finds herself in possession of a list Marissa has written, "20 Things to Do By My 25th Birthday". Even though they barely knew each other, June is compelled by both guilt and a desire to set things right and finish the list for Marissa. The tasks before her range from inspiring (Run a 5K), to daring (Go braless), to near-impossible (Change someone's life), and as June races to achieve each goal before the deadline, she learns more about her own life than she ever bargained for. Funny, engaging, and heartwarming, The Next Thing on My List features a loveable, relatable heroine and a story with plenty of humor and heart. Critic Reviews: "Clever and winning, Smolinski's novel will have readers rooting for June as they eagerly turn the pages to keep up with her progress on the list." (Booklist) Members Reviews: pleasantly surprised I didn't expect to like this one as much as i did. It's not the traditional chick-lit, in that it has slightly sad undertone, but i think it's what made the main character more thoughtful and likable. It made her seem less....flighty/girly than the traditional chick-lit heroine. Plus, I enjoyed the narrator, which is key for a good audiobook. WOW!! Great book! This was one of the best reads to date for me. I was pleasantly pleased. I've never laughed out loud from a book... but I caught myself giggling on numerous occasions! I was so sad when it was over... I highly reccomend it! What a great story/characters! This was one of the first Audio Books i ever "read". I was totally enchanted with the story and the characters. The completion of the List was totally worth it. Funny & heart grabbing I loved this book. It was definitely an interesting read. I laughed and cried listening to this. Definitely makes you think about your own life and how thankful we should all be. Touching with just enough humor! Thanks Jill Smolinski for a good story. There were no gimmicks or constant "f" bombs, just likable characters that I could either relate to, or recognize from my own circle of family, friends and acquaintances. I've heard several weak audio books lately, that this one was a pleasant surprise!

Will You Remember Me? Audiobook by Amanda Prowse

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda Prowse) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:02:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Will You Remember Me? Author: Amanda Prowse Narrator: Melody Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Poppy Day is an ordinary woman. She's a 32-year-old stay-at-home mum with two gorgeous children, while her husband Mart tours with the army. Her simplest pleasure is having her family together in a happy home. But Poppy is too busy to notice the fatigue in her body and the menacing lump growing on her breast. If there's anyone strong enough to defeat cancer it's Poppy. But does life really work like that? Critic Reviews: "Captivating, heartbreaking and superbly written." (Closer on What Have I Done?) Members Reviews: Only read this if your prepared to cry Such a sad story bringing home how short life is and to live as happily as possible and to forgive any hurt So Sad What a sad story which left me feeling depressed after each listening session. I told myself to delete it. The trouble is that Amanda Prowse writes so well that I was unable to leave it alone so I acquired a big box of tissues and carried on listening. Still snivelling to the end, I am quickly going to move on to one of Amanda's other books and hope it is more cheerful. This audiobook is in my top five for this year Sad yet uplifting. I don't usually cry over books, but this one choked me up. Especially loved the epilogue. Beautiful story of love and sickness Poppy and Martin's love for each other in view of her illness, story of faith and hope. Not a good listen Awful, did not like the narrators voice or the way it was written so returned

Once Bitten Twice Shy Audiobook by Christina Courtenay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christina Courtenay) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:14:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Once Bitten Twice Shy Author: Christina Courtenay Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Jason Warwycke, Marquess of Wyckeham, has vowed never to wed again after his disastrous first marriage, which left him with nothing but a tarnished reputation. That is, until he sets eyes on Ianthe Templeton... But can Wyckeham and Ianthe overcome the malicious schemes of spiteful siblings and evil stepmothers to find wedded bliss? Or will Wyckeham discover that the past has come back to bite him for a second time? Members Reviews: My Review of One Bitten, Twice Shy So small back story, I read about books first and put them on a list to get further information on later and once I get the further information on them (i.e. review and or chapter to read) them I will place them on my to read list. So needless to say this book has been on my to read list for a long time now, since I just around to reading it last week. I wasn't going to read it till much later but a friend of mine and I were talking about Vamp-themed books and my mind kept going back to the excerpt I read from this book, So cheated a little on my to read list and bumped it up I couldn't wait any longer and I so glad that I didn't wait. ***Possible Spoiler*** When I first met Jasmine "Jaz" Parks aka Lucille Robinson I was really excited because yeah she can kick ass and take names but she is also show to be very weak in spots and I usually find that in books where the heroin is so kick ass that the author forget to add the I'm just a human GIRL factor. I of course can't even take names let alone kick butt, but even with out being able to connect to that aspect of her I could everything else, her fear and anxiety so open and easily viewed. I hate that she was blacking out though and wouldn't talk about it. I feel that she lost out on so much, like the whole Vayl feeding from her, which in my mind was a huge deal. I will say this I don't like how they just shrugged it under the rug. I thought that was way to intimate for them to be like oh what's for dinner. I love how she is fighting the feelings between he and Vayl, and that she knows she finds him undeniably attractive. I loved the bathroom scene between her and Cole, actually I just really love Cole, but I'm not idiot I know this is a story of her and Vayl and I love Vayl and would wish her with no one else.. oh and one last thing, I am totally 100% rooting for Cassandra and Bergman to hook up because I love the banter and Grr between them... I Know it may not happen but a girl can dream right? Superheroes of a different breed. Jasmine was an unknown to me, but after reading this he'll on wheels book, I'm ready for more. Read the next a s I plan to and we will see if Jasmine continues the fight. Liked it more than I thought I would... This was a Kindle freebie. After reading previous reviews, I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. I liked the tension between the two main characters (not the focus, but just right for the story), and the plot was fast-paced enough to keep me reading (for the most part). One big drawback, but not enough for me to take away a star, is the overuse of similes. Serious overuse. Enough for me to come out of the story (and roll my eyes) each time I read one (and it was often). I hope the author reconsiders using these so much (or gets a better editor) - it's jarring and detracts from the enjoyment of the story. Otherwise, better than I thought it would be.

Toad in the Hole Audiobook by Paisley Ray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paisley Ray) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:30:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toad in the Hole Subtitle: The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles, Book 4 Author: Paisley Ray Narrator: Suzanne Cerreta Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Paisley Ray Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Rachael O'Brien's summer starts with a promising trip to England with her eccentric grandmother, her dad's long-time assistant, and her very good-looking, very gay friend, Travis. She thinks that distancing herself from the southern men she's developed an appetite for is the emotional breather she needs. But for Rachael O'Brien, nothing is ever simple. An amethyst oyster brooch with a scandalous past leads her into trouble far from home. Discovering that she has been followed across the Atlantic by a mysterious agent, surviving British culinary challenges becomes the least of Rachael's worries. After hotel rooms are ransacked and Dad's assistant is detained by Scotland Yard, Rachael and Travis buy time and escape down the River Thames in a narrow boat. With thugs in pursuit and an unexpected shipmate aboard, Rachael's expedition crashes across England as she rushes to uncover the stunning secrets embedded inside the golden brooch in Paisley Ray's Toad in the Hole. Members Reviews: LOVED It! Any additional comments? This is a great book; this is the fourth book in the Rachael OBrien Chronicles series written by Paisley Ray and narrated by Suzanne Cerreta. Rachael O'Brien's summer starts with a promising trip to England with her eccentric grandmother, her dad's long-time assistant, and her very good-looking, very gay friend, Travis. She thinks that distancing herself from the southern men she's developed an appetite for is the emotional breather she needs. But for Rachael O'Brien, nothing is ever simple. An amethyst oyster brooch with a scandalous past leads her into trouble far from home. Discovering that she has been followed across the Atlantic by a mysterious agent, surviving British culinary challenges becomes the least of Rachael's worries. After hotel rooms are ransacked and Dad's assistant is detained by Scotland Yard, Rachael and Travis buy time and escape down the River Thames in a narrow boat.The narrator Suzanne Cerreta did a wonderful job with this book. She did a great job with the different voices of each character in this book. It was very easy to listen to and I didnt want to stop listening until the end. If you are looking for a great book with well-developed characters then you need to listen to this book. I am looking forward to listening to the next book by this author and narrator. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review. Great Summer Read! Where does Toad in the Hole rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I love the fun action of the 80's in the South. College is always interesting, but this is a real romp. What did you like best about this story? I love the different characters in the story and their totally different personalities all brought together. Any additional comments? The reader brings the story to life. Love the accents and the tone of her voice.

The End of Summer Audiobook by Rosamunde Pilcher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosamunde Pilcher) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 07:39:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The End of Summer Author: Rosamunde Pilcher Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: One of Rosamunde Pilcher's classic stories, now available as an unabridged audiobook. Sitting on a California beach at summer's end, Jane Marsh thinks back to her childhood at the estate called Elvie in a remote corner of Scotland. She remembers not only the heather-covered hills and the lonesome loch but her grandmother...and, of course, Sinclair. She has secretly dreamed of marrying rakishly handsome Sinclair and settling at Elvie forever. Then an urgent visit from her grandmother's lawyer becomes the catalyst for her return to Scotland, where waiting for her is passion, not gentle love, and the chilling realisation that she may be ready to wed the wrong man. Members Reviews: good story again pilcher good story again pilcher !! so boring always the same thing artists and their daughters I can't get past the first chapter....so boring always the same thing artists and their daughters..... :( maybe sometime in the future I will pick it up again..... LOVE Rosamunde Pilcher LOVE Rosamunde Pilcher, I read her books at least 3 times a year! I wish she would have one more come out! Wish she'd write more!! I have read every thing Rosamund Pilcher has written - I love her books - I love that they are (mostly) set in Scotland. Recomended reading - not heavy - just enjoyable. Five Stars Rosamunde Pilcher is one of my favorite authors. The characters she creates are well-drawn, authentic, and believable.

Chasing the Sun Audiobook by Katy Colins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katy Colins) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:31:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing the Sun Author: Katy Colins Narrator: Rachael Louise Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Georgia Green is on the conveyor belt to happiness. Live-in boyfriend, perfect career and great friends - it seems like Georgia is only a Tiffany box away from her happily ever after. But when she arrives in Australia for her best friend's wedding and is faced with the bridezilla from hell, she starts to realise that she might not want the cookie-cutter ending she thought. What was meant to be a trip full of sunny days at the beach and wedding planning over cocktails has turned into another problem for her to fix - just like the ones she'd left behind. With hardly any time for her boyfriend, let alone herself, it feels like there is just too much to juggle. It might be time for Georgia to step off the conveyor belt to find the balance in life and see if she really can have it all.... Critic Reviews: "Perfect escapism." (Heat) Praise for Katy Colins: "Katy writes with humour and heart. The Lonely Hearts Travel Club is like Bridget Jones goes backpacking." (Holly Martin, author of The White Cliff Bay series) "I cannot recommend this book enough. It is beautifully written with a brilliant plot and fantastic characters. READ IT!" (Blabbering About Books) Members Reviews: Novel set in Australia (Operation Wedding Dress) Georgia Green is once again on her travels, this time to be part of a hen party for her friend Michelle, with whom she bonded in Thailand. As she flies into Melbourne, having grappled with the vagaries of flying with a fat, fartsome neighbour, she bounds off her aircraft to be met by Michelle and her model cousin Cara. They pick up a battered four wheel drive and head out onto the Great Ocean Road, with Adelaide in their sights. A little partying along the way, some hen festivities, whatâs not to like? Of course, things donât go to plan, but they do get time to marvel at some of the things along the way (although they havenât picked an auspicious time of year as itâs cold). They stop to admire the 12 Apostles, stone structures emerging from the sea (actually counting only 8 because there was a collapse in 2003). Also worth a stop proved to be one of the Big Things, a set of big sculptures dotted around the country. They then move on to the Grampians, get pounced upon by a larger than life fellow traveller and have an evening out in a teen bar. All in the company of bridezilla who is on the verge of a meltdown. âOut from the cover of trees that rolled to the horizon like billowing sheets on a washing line, the sky was as piercing as denim blue jeans. Leaves the colours of an autumnal rainbow dances around us. Smells of perfumed plants floated up to greet us, and the faint cry of a kookaburra singing from the top of a nearby eucalyptus tree was just about audibleâ. And so it continues, until they head back to Sydney, just in time for the wedding. They even go to great lengths to source potential wedding dress on their travels. Of course it is not plain sailing, it never is in the run up to a wedding, is it? Does everything come together? To find out you will have to buy the book! Just fabulous! *Book provided by the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* We are back with Georgia, yay!!! I have been waiting to catch up with Georgia and Ben, so when I started this book I was really excited. This time we follow Georgia to Australia, where her best friend is getting married.

The Alphabet Sisters Audiobook by Monica McInerney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Monica McInerney) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:37:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alphabet Sisters Author: Monica McInerney Narrator: Catherine Milte Format: Abridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Anna, Bett and Carrie Quinlan were childhood singing stars, the Alphabet Sisters. As adults they haven't spoken for years, ever since Bett's fiancé left her for another sister. Now Lola, their larger-than-life grandmother, summons them home for her 80th birthday extravaganza and a surprise announcement - she wants them to revive their singing careers and stage a musical she has written. Rehearsals get underway, and family secrets begin to be shared and revealed. But just as the rifts begin to close, the Alphabet Sisters face a test they never imagined. Critic Reviews: "You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next." (Cosmopolitan) "Family members click and clash in this entertaining story with a poignant twist." (Australian Women's Weekly) Members Reviews: I love this book! I loved everything about this book. The narrator was particularly good. What more can i say?! LOVED IT! BRAVO Catherine Milte! The performance was amazing! This book was so good! I enjoyed every minute! I really enjoyed this one! I really enjoyed everything about this one! The narrator was good and the story was fun. The characters were realistic and vivid and the family dynamic was believable and nicely drawn. Not an easy task to knit so many characters together seamlessly and realistically but the author did it and did it well.

A Sister's Courage Audiobook by Catherine King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine King) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:33:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sister's Courage Author: Catherine King Narrator: Jacqueline King Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sacrifice. When her mother passed away, Meg Parker was forced to sacrifice her chance at love for the sake of her family. She hopes she will be able to live a full life once again after her father remarries - until tragedy strikes a second time. Suddenly, Meg is facing a darker future altogether. Struggles. Lady Alice Langton is travelling the Yorkshire Dales, spreading the suffragette message. Florence Brookes, the daughter of a prosperous grocer, accompanies her, impassioned by the cause but seeking distraction from her own troubles. Appalled by their lack of domestic skills, Meg decides to flee her old life and joins the two women as their maidservant as they make their way to London. Strength. When Meg is reunited with her old flame, she is hesitant about her feelings for him - not least because of the rift this causes between her and Lady Alice. It's not until Florence's actions land them in jeopardy that Meg realises she must find the courage to make a heart-breaking choice. Critic Reviews: "Hard-hitting and powerful...Catherine King has written a first-rate novel" (Maureen Lee, author of After the War is Over) "Gritty and realistic...A very satisfying read" (Anne Bennett, author of If You Were the Only Girl) "A powerful and page-turning saga" (Dee Williams, author of Sunshine After Rain) "She writes with authority, skill and confidence" (Elizabeth Gill, author of The Secret) Members Reviews: Great book I enjoyed this book.. It was a good story And really easy to listen too.. I Love all of Catherine King Books From Sue Marsh

Whatever Happened to Vicky Hope's Back Up Man Audiobook by Laura Kemp

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laura Kemp) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:15:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever Happened to Vicky Hope's Back Up Man Author: Laura Kemp Narrator: Janine Cooper-Marshall Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: About to go travelling with her high-flying friend Kat, Vicky comes up with a plan: if she isn't married at 30, she'll marry her geeky best mate, Mikey. Having just been dumped on her 30th birthday, Vicky, now Vee, tracks down Kat and Mikey. Mikey, now Murphy, is a successful app designer driven by his tragic upbringing. Kat, or Kate, hides a shocking secret, which threatens the happiness of all three. From popular rom-com author Laura Kemp comes a funny, feel-good coming-of-age novel which asks if the past can ever be part of your future. Critic Reviews: "Witty, warm and wise with the funniest one-liners - totally loved every page. Laura Kemp delivers another winner." (Milly Johnson) "Fun but with real heart, this is the perfect way to start 2017." (Fabulous Magazine) Members Reviews: Really enjoyable I went on a bit of a learning adventure earlier this year, where I discovered that I'm not necessarily just looking for great fantasy adventures (my usual genre), I'm looking for tales that sweep me up and characters that I fall a little bit in love with, regardless of the genre. This was one of the books that gave me that lesson. It was a book I didn't find easy to put down (darn dishes and cooking), and that kept niggling at me to pick it up again. Whatever Happened to Vicky Hope's Backup Man This is a cute book. I've only recently discovered Laura Kemp, and I must say she has a really cute, engaging writing style. I wish she had more books! Funny, good story Funny, good story, my only criticism was the writer chose to give flashbacks for each individual character instead of starting the story when the characters first met. It tended to be a little disjointed, but still I would recommend. Good read. Fun to read. Five Stars Great read had some laughs and cryed

The Idea of You Audiobook by Amanda Prowse

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda Prowse) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:00:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idea of You Author: Amanda Prowse Narrator: Amanda Prowse Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With her 40th birthday approaching, Lucy Carpenter dares to hope that she finally has it all: a wonderful new husband, Jonah, a successful career and the chance of a precious baby of her own. Life couldn't be more perfect. But the reality of becoming parents proves much harder than Lucy and Jonah imagined. Jonah's love and support is unquestioning, but as Lucy struggles with work and her own failing dreams, the strain on their marriage increases. Suddenly it feels like Lucy is close to losing everything... Heart-wrenching and poignant, this latest work by best-selling author Amanda Prowse asks the question: what does it mean to be a mother in today's hectic world? And what if it's asking too much to want it all? Members Reviews: really good book I am enjoying learning about Aman loved the book and listening to the story brought back memories for me and my own story of miscarriage I nearly abandoned this somewhere in the middle I'm glad I didn't. It was a story filled with love but also heavy on the sadness.

The Weekends of You and Me Audiobook by Fiona Walker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Walker) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:24:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weekends of You and Me Author: Fiona Walker Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Can your final fling become your happy ever after? When Jo Coulson finds herself single again in her late 30s, she finally resigns her membership to Last of the Hopeless Romantics, fully intending to tackle midlife and motherhood alone. First, she plans one legendary last fling.... In walks Harry Inchbold, and the connection is electric. Passionate, unpredictable and messily divorced, Harry is the perfect antidote to cosy coupledom. Known as The Sinner, drama follows him around with a clapper board. Harry's favourite holiday hideaway in the wilds of South Shropshire puts the mud and fun into the perfect dirty weekend. But at the cottage, Harry reveals a very different side, melting Jo's resolve. What better combination to face an uncertain future than two cynics who have learned from their mistakes? Together they make a pact: same time next year; they can promise no more than that. Through life's most stressful decade, Harry and Jo return to the Shropshire hills for one weekend each year to rediscover passion and make peace. As career, family and home crises all threaten to bring them unstuck, the cottage is their glue. Here, different rules apply: the day-to-day world is not allowed to intrude. With Harry and Jo, however, it's only a matter of time before rules get broken. As real life gets increasingly complicated, can they keep renewing their promise? Critic Reviews: "An entertaining read that romps along at a canter. Fun, stuffed with witty one-liners and lots of countryside shenanigans." (Daily Mail) "Fans of Jilly Cooper will enjoy this summery, romantic romp. Hugely enjoyable fun." (Sunday Mirror) "Such brilliant characters you'll wish you knew them in real life. Walker's writing is slick and there are genuinely laugh-out-loud moments." (Heat) "Full of witty quips, one-liners, steamy sex and romance." (Fabulous magazine) Members Reviews: Awful! Do not waste money on this awful book. It's so dull and the characters are not in the least bit likable. I found myself constantly drifting off thinking about what I was going to have for dinner or online shopping on my smart phone. Most of the story is just about the two main characters bonking and that's not even written in an interesting way. I like chic fic and spend my lunch break at work listening to audio books while walking. I was attracted to this book because it was so long and i thought it must be a fun listen. Very regretful purchase. I wish I could give it zero stars. Awful. Stunning Fiona Walker draws you into a chocolate box of characters yet again . Different to past stories I have read with fewer characters . But still the twists and turns of emotion . It's like being s fly on the wall. Very absorbing . Narrator was excellent and created atmosphere and made the characters real . Fabulous read thank you Fiona looking forward to your next book I'll be returning this What would have made The Weekends of You and Me better? A more interesting story! I wasn't engaged by either of the main characters, whose mutual attraction seemed to be based solely around marathon bonking sessions, though even those seemed a bit one-sided. Would you ever listen to anything by Fiona Walker again? I've bought 5 other titles by FW and enjoyed them all with their slightly raunchier Jilly Cooperish style, with readers to match, but this one has brought me up short.

Vintage Audiobook by Susan Gloss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Gloss) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:52:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vintage Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Gloss Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: At Hourglass Vintage in Madison, Wisconsin, every item in the boutique has a story to telland so do the women whose lives the store touches. "Yellow Samsonite suitcase with ivory, quilted lining, 1950s" A small-town girl with a flair for fashion, Violet Turner had always dreamed of owning a shop like Hourglass Vintage. But while she values the personal history behind each beautiful item she sells, Violet is running from her own past. Faced with the possibility of losing the store to an unscrupulous developer, she realizes that despite her usual self-reliance she cannot save it alone. "Taffeta tea-length wedding gown with scooped neckline and cap sleeves, 1952" Eighteen-year-old April Morgan is nearly five months along in an unplanned pregnancy when her hasty engagement is broken. When she returns the perfect vintage wedding dress to Violet's shop, she discovers a world of new possibilities, and an unexpected sisterhood with women who won't let her give up on her dreams. "Orange silk sari with gold paisley design, 1968" Betrayed by her husband, Amithi Singh begins selling off her vibrant Indian dresses, remnants of a life she's determined to leave behind her. After decades of housekeeping and parenting a daughter who rejects her traditional ways, she fears her best days are behind heruntil she discovers an outlet for her creativity and skills with a needle and thread. An engaging story that beautifully captures the essence of friendship and style, Vintage is a charming tale of possibility, of finding renewal, love, and hope when we least expect it. Members Reviews: Great Characters, Strong Women I loved the characters in this book. If you like a little bit of romance, some quirky people and strong female characters, this story is for you. I laughed and cried which counts as a great book to me. Liked the narrator too. Great Interwoven Stories of Victory and Hope More than chic lit . . . more than a romance novel . . . not slutty . . . this is a book that touched my heart in ways I didn't expect . . . four women, all at different places in their lives, their one connection, Hourglass Vintage, the shop owned by Violet Turner . . . who had come to Madison, Wisconsin to make a new start . . . what I love about this book is the honesty between these women, their coming to know and trust one another, and in doing so, realizing their own worth . . . and not in the women's lib, "I am woman" shouting way of the 70s and 80s . . . but in the natural, loving way that women, through the centuries have come alongside one another, whether it is in India or America . . . I love that it isn't forced, contrived or tied up in a bow . . . although I absolutely love happy endings (and this one is very satisfying), I like these women just the way they are . . . I like that, even though the women are in relationships and sex is involved, it is not graphic or crude . . . great listen . . . Average I found this book to be engaging enough, but easily forgettable. An average read. 3 stars. Predictable but Enjoyable Predictable but an enjoyable read. I really liked how vintage shop tied the stories of the women together. Such a cute book This is a great and quick read. The characters are interesting, and I love the weaving of vintage clothing into the story.

Only Dad Audiobook by Alan Titchmarsh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Titchmarsh) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:43:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Only Dad Author: Alan Titchmarsh Narrator: Alan Titchmarsh Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Tom and Pippa Drummond have the perfect life. Tom is a partner in the successful restaurant The Pelican, and Pippa grows and sells herbs whilst bringing up their lively daughter, Tally. As they arrive in Tuscany on a much needed family holiday, it seems life couldn't be better. But overnight their whole world is turned upside down, and life will never be the same again. From being the perfect family and the envy of all their friends, they are thrust into a world that nobody would wish upon them. Only Dad bears all the Titchmarsh trademarks. A deliriously entertaining blend of humour and romance with a piquancy of sexiness! Members Reviews: Hope Blossoms in the Garden of Despair I bought this book because the author is so engaging on the television and his comments are often close to poetry. I did not expect to have the story sneak up on me so that when the crisis came, I burst into tears and had to put the book down for a while. More importantly, as Tom Drummond and his daughter, Tally, work through their grief and rebuild their lives, I was lifted out of my surrogate grief and could really enjoy how their lives became rebuilt. If you like ordinary people conquering extraordinary challenges by means of ordinary steadfastness and decency, you will enjoy Only Dad. It is enjoyable to be surprised with literary power from a book you only expected to provide a pleasant diversion. Some may think this book lacks drama and action, but the drama of the heart and the actions of love drive this masterful character study. Dealing With Loss This is a delightful story about a father and daughter attempting to overcome their grief after the loss of a loved one. Tom Drummond and his daughter, Tally, seemed to have it all until their family holiday in Tuscany when they were touched by tragedy. From the heights of joy and contentment they were plunged, disbelieving into a world of shock and deep depression. They then have to help each other pull themselves out again and get their lives back to normal somehow. Alan Titchmarsh presents a wonderful story that can almost be termed a fairy tale. It provides the reader an opportunity to almost completely escape into his world as the story unfolds around you. As you would expect from the presenter of Gardener's World and Ground Force, he adds a smattering of gardening references extolling the virtues of enjoying a nice garden. The main character, Tom, even erects a garden shed, a la Ground Force (although it takes him 3 days and not the requisite 2). For pure entertainment and escapism value, this is a nice story that gives the reader a feeling of contentment upon finishing. I gave up on it shortly after their tragic return from Italy. The set-up just didn't get me interested; it seemed, at times, too Harlequin-esque (UK: Mills & Boon). The new sous-chef seemed quite interesting, but I didn't care enough about Tom and Tally to carry on. I give these comments not to dissuade folks from reading the book, but to let others who find it rough going know they weren't the only ones.

Until the Dawn Audiobook by Elizabeth Camden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Camden) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:36:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Until the Dawn Author: Elizabeth Camden Narrator: Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sophie van Riijn needs access to the highest spot in her village to report accurate weather readings. Fascinated by Dierenpark, an abandoned mansion atop a windswept cliff, Sophie knows no better option despite a lack of permission from the absent owners. Quentin Vandermark intends to put an end to the rumours that have plagued his family by tearing down the mansion. But when the secrets of the Vandermarks are no longer content to stay in the past, will tragedy triumph, or will hope prevail? Critic Reviews: "Once again, Camden delivers a masterpiece of literature.... Sharp, witty dialogue and a tale of generational tragedy will keep readers entertained and enthralled until the very last word." (Book Reviews) "Camden's delicately written romance - spiced with murder, superstition, and ancient secrets - will inspire readers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Good story Good story. A little sappy at times. Narrator does a nice job. Enjoyed the mystery. excellent Loved it and Love the narrator. Kept me listening. Thought sure it was going to out with a sad ending BUT it didn't.

On Dublin Street Audiobook by Samantha Young

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Samantha Young) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:57:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Dublin Street Author: Samantha Young Narrator: Paula Costello Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-14 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Samantha Youngs On Dublin Street, the hottest new romance best seller. Jocelyn Butler has been hiding from her past for years. But all her secrets are about to be laid bare... Four years ago, Jocelyn left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Scotland, burying her grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without attachments. Her solitary life is working well - until she moves into a new apartment on Dublin Street, where she meets a man who shakes her carefully guarded world to its core. Braden Carmichael is used to getting what he wants, and hes determined to get Jocelyn into his bed. Knowing how skittish she is about entering a relationship, Braden proposes an arrangement that will satisfy their intense attraction without any strings attached. But after an intrigued Jocelyn accepts, she realizes that Braden wont be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her down to the very soul. Incredibly passionate and downright romantic, On Dublin Street is a captivating and bittersweet story of the redemptive power of love. Critic Reviews: Scotlands answer to E.L. James (Sunday Post) This extraordinary debut combines a true gift for storytelling with a liberal dose of racy encounters. But what really sets it apart is exquisite characterisation, so vivid that the cast seeps into the readers psyche (Daily Record) Highly recommend this one (USA Today) Members Reviews: Wow!! Wonderful Book Jocelyn Butler is a very complicated character. She has put up such a fierce wall to surround the hurts of her past; it's almost impossible that anyone could get past the barriers. There were times when I wanted to scold her, wring her neck, shake my finger at her, comfort her, and just be the friend she didn't want. Her character is written with depth and extreme emotion. When Braden Carmichael enters her life she is not looking for a man, or a relationship with one beyond the most superficial friendship. It's very interesting how Braden manages to worm his way into her life; as if he'd taken the time to study her and figure out how to 'crack the nut' that fences her emotions. Braden is a wonderful character and I'd imagine the writer had a blast writing for him. Very slowly; Braden 'gets' to Jocelyn (Joss). It seems to this reader that there were times when he'd advance a step only to be put back two steps. Jocelyn is very emotionally bottled-up but the help of Braden and his family; she begins to unfurl. It's not an easy romance. Most of it seems to be Jocelyn working through her demons. When the romance comes it's HOT and sweet. Very angsty as well. This is a book that we readers will keep and reread. It sparks our thoughts, dreams, hopes, introspections, and worry that maybe Jocelyn won't make it through the darkness that she finally has to face. Samantha Young definitely knows how to write a story that will keep her readers captured. I appreciated the depth of emotion and intense detail she put into this story. It has a very good amount of sex that is written not so much erotically, but emotionally.

Finding Bliss Audiobook by Dina Silver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dina Silver) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:58:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Bliss Author: Dina Silver Narrator: Cristina Panfilio Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Chloe Carlyle has always longed for the perfect family. Growing up with an alcoholic single mother, Chloe has seen her share of heartbreak and disappointment, and is striving to build a new legacy for herself. After graduating from college, she takes a job working as a summer girl for the Reeds - a wealthy, accomplished family that personifies her American dream. Her summer takes an unexpected turn when the Reeds' eldest son, Tyler, the star quarterback for Notre Dame, shows up and turns her life upside down. An ambitious young woman with a wry sense of humor, Chloe never imagined herself as the type to succumb to the looks and charms of the hometown hero, but she falls hard for Tyler, and is devastated when they part ways at the end of the summer. As she heads off to law school, Chloe tries to convince herself this was just a fling, but she cant quite get over him. Its not until Tyler contacts her out of the blue late one winter night that everything changes. After doing everything in her power to build the perfect life, Chloe soon learns that there are things beyond her control. She must draw on inner reserves of strength as her life takes unpredictable - and sometimes heartbreaking - twists and turns, and she finds herself faced with decisions she never thought shed have to make. Poignant, heartfelt, and emotional, Finding Bliss is a reminder that you dont have to live a fairytale life in order to have a happy ending. Members Reviews: Finding Bliss is an emotionally charged book! My first thought was how realistic this story seemed to be.This is the second book I've read of Dina Silver and I've noticed that she focuses on real issues that people can relate to. The writer explores a variety of topics in this book such as alcoholism, mental illness, marriage, infertility issues, spousal cheating, etc. We are able to watch a woman try to overcome obstacles and learn to appreciate the ups & downs of her rollercoaster life. She deals with the good, bad, and the ugly. The story begins when Chloe is in her early twenties and she is preparing to go stay with the Reed family as their nanny for the summer. During the summer, she starts to fall for the Reed's eldest son Tyler who also happens to be the Notre Dame quarter back. In the beginning, you see how this normally responsible girl is still very naïve when it comes to Tyler Reed. Honestly, I never connecting with Chloe & Tyler's relationship through out the entire book. I did however feel more of a connection between Chloe & Cam. As you can tell, I'm more of a team Cam rather than team Tyler. You watch Chloe fall in love and endure what life throws her way. Regardless, I found this book refreshing and raw. There is a wide variety of characters in this book. Some you will adore and some you will want to throttle. You will experience happy moments and then heart wrenching moments. You experience love, hope and then pain, anger. This book ends with many questions left unanswered. I'm hopeful there is a sequel so I can finally know what happens next in Chloe's life. I highly recommend this gut wrenching book! fantastic book, terrible ending. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this book. It was so detailed that i thought the ending was going to reveal the author as the main character. As the story unravels, you see the plot twists coming.

Marrying the Mistress Audiobook by Joanna Trollope

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joanna Trollope) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marrying the Mistress Author: Joanna Trollope Narrator: Lindsay Duncan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Merrion Palmer has been Judge Guy Stockdale's mistress for the last seven years and his wife and two grown-up sons know absolutely nothing about her. Up until now, Guy and Merrion have enjoyed a blissfully, uncomplicated relationship in stolen moments in Merrion's flat, and to the rest of the world, Guy has played the part of model husband, father and grandfather. But now the time has come for things to change. Guy has become conscious of wasted years and he wants to share his relationship with Merrion with the world. He wants, dammit, to marry her. Yet he is quite unprepared for the storm that will follow... Critic Reviews: "The court official leaned closer. 'What's gone past', he said, 'is not just an advocate, any old lady advocate. What's gone past is his Honour's totty.' And what's going past is the life of Guy Stockdale, a 62-year-old judge, who has been married forever, has two sons--Simon and Alan--and three grandchildren. For the past seven years, he's also had a mistress. Merrion Palmer is intelligent, attractive, and half Guy's age, which also makes her younger than both Simon and Alan. Her dad died when she was a toddler and she's well aware that Guy is something of a father substitute. For years the role of mistress has suited her, but, suddenly, this style of relationship isn't enough for either of them. They've both had enough of sneaking around and avoiding people, so Guy has momentously made up his mind to leave his wife, Laura, and marry Merrion. Marrying the Mistress dives into the shock waves that buffet the Stockdale family after Guy leaves Laura. The novel addresses the question of how his sons are going to cope, the explosive opinions of his forthright daughter-in-law Carrie and what his teenage grandchildren make of it all. Can any of them avoid taking sides? Should they? And what about the abandoned wife, Laura, a woman apparently so long-sufferingly self-sacrificing she makes Mother Teresa look selfish? From queen of the saga Joanna Trollope comes a dexterous portrayal of the causes and effects of marital breakdown." (Amazon.com review) Members Reviews: My least favorite Joanna Trollope book What would have made Marrying the Mistress better? I personally didn't enjoy the narrator of this title - I don't know if it was her inflection, or the writing, but I thought the characters were on the whole awful people. Would you ever listen to anything by Joanna Trollope again? I've previously really enjoyed all of the previous Trollope books - would consider another one. How could the performance have been better? Different narrator definitely. What character would you cut from Marrying the Mistress? The daughters Rachel and Emma - horrible girls, spoilt. Any additional comments? Just overall completely unimpressed. Joanna Trollope at her best ! Would you listen to Marrying the Mistress again? Why? Joanna Trollope explores family life presenting the intimate emotional heart of it.

The Lost Husband Audiobook by Katherine Center

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katherine Center) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:49:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Husband Author: Katherine Center Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: "Dear Libby, It occurs to me that you and your two children have been living with your mother for - Dear Lord! - two whole years, and I'm writing to see if you'd like to be rescued." The letter comes out of the blue, and just in time for Libby Moran, who - after the sudden death of her husband, Danny - went to stay with her hypercritical mother. Now her crazy Aunt Jean has offered Libby an escape: a job and a place to live on her farm in the Texas Hill Country. Before she can talk herself out of it, Libby is packing the minivan, grabbing the kids, and hitting the road. Life on Aunt Jean's goat farm is both more wonderful and more mysterious than Libby could have imagined. Beyond the animals and the strenuous work, there is quiet - deep, country quiet. But there is also a shaggy, gruff (though purportedly handsome, under all that hair) farm manager with a tragic home life, a formerly famous feed-store clerk who claims she can contact Danny "on the other side", and the eccentric aunt Libby never really knew but who turns out to be exactly what she's been looking for. And despite everything she's lost, Libby soon realizes how much more she's found. Libby hasn't just traded one kind of crazy for another; she may actually have found the place to bring her little family - and herself - back to life. Members Reviews: Great narrator made it worthwhile What did you like best about The Lost Husband? What did you like least? The story was predicable but pleasant, definitely chick lit. Amy Rubinate's excellent narration kept me interested, otherwise, it would have been too predicable. When the goats are the most interesting "characters" in a story, it's not a compelling book. Would you be willing to try another book from Katherine Center? Why or why not? Maybe, if I was in the mood for more chick lit Good story, but unhappy with narrator Is there anything you would change about this book? The narrator. The story itself was good, but I found myself tempted to just delete it several times because the narrator annoyed me. What did you like best about this story? I liked the way it depicts farm life as happy and fulfilling. Also, I liked how it helped me realize that love can come to a widow even when she thinks her heart will never be able to love again. Would you be willing to try another one of Amy Rubinates performances? Highly doubtful. Was The Lost Husband worth the listening time? Absolutely. As I mentioned above, the story itself is excellent. Predictable This book was this month's choice for book club. It was very predictable and soupy. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I had actually read it instead of listening to it. I did not like the performance at all.

The Loving Daylights Audiobook by Lynsay Sands

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynsay Sands) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:28:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Loving Daylights Author: Lynsay Sands Narrator: Krista Lally Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A James Bond-meets-Austin Powers spoof about the gadgetmaker for a crime-fighting organization run by women. Jane Spyrus likes nothing more than devising new inventions, but even she knows her shrink-wrap prophylactic constraints, spray-on truth serum, and her other...rather innovative creations won't help save her kidnapped neighbor from the evil Ensecksi family. Members Reviews: Loving The Book What made the experience of listening to The Loving Daylights the most enjoyable? The story was very enjoyable What was one of the most memorable moments of The Loving Daylights? The most memorable moment was at the end revealing the evil character. Have you listened to any of Krista Lallys other performances before? How does this one compare? No. N/A Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! Any additional comments? This book will make you laugh out loud in places. Comedic spy story with female James Bond gadgets Really cute & funny story. Total farce. Jane develops weapons for female spies: tracking tampons, mini missiles that look like vibrators, truth serum perfume, etc. Her best friend goes missing while "wearing" one of the tracking tampons. Best friend's brother comes looking for her. Grandma is a retired spy. Evil villain developing a new mind control method who tests it out by making the locals wear yellow dresses and Hawaiian shirts. Jane and company track the missing friend and end up using all the silly weapons to rescue her. Fun, with lots of laugh out loud moments. And, of course, a happy ever after ending! This book just made me feel cheerful Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this light hearted girl-inspector gadget book. I found myself in a good mood when listening to and found that I couldn't wait to hear more each time I could listen to the book. Lynsay needs to get on the stick and make this a series. Its tooooo cute and a fun. I miss the characters and want to hear more about their adventures as spies

Gerald and Elizabeth Audiobook by D. E. Stevenson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D. E. Stevenson) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:19:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gerald and Elizabeth Author: D. E. Stevenson Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-14 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Gerald Brown is a handsome and brilliant young engineer - wrongfully accused of stealing diamonds from his South African firm. Why has he been framed? Elizabeth Burleigh is a beautiful and talented West End actress - compelled to deny herself what marriage could bring her. What is the secret that impairs her love? Gerald and Elizabeth are half-brother and sister. They are reunited in London and together they face the mysteries that have made them both so unhappy. In discovering the truth about their pasts, each finds the happiness for which neither had dared to hope. Members Reviews: First-rate narration The plot is a little thin, but the characters are pleasant and the narrator is just right. Delightful tale of love, family and finding both With the wilds of Scotland in the background, the story of Gerald and Elizabeth brings surprises to the brother and sister when reunited. The narrator makes each character come alive in just the right way for this unique family saga. I was reluctant to stop listening when it was necessary and eagerly returned to learn what happens to Gerald and especially Elizabeth as surprises are put in their paths. Very Sweet A quiet romantic little book with hardly any substance, ideal for 'People's Friend' readers. The narrator appears to think it is a children's story.

The Brightest Star in the Sky Audiobook by Marian Keyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marian Keyes) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:08:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brightest Star in the Sky Author: Marian Keyes Narrator: Gerri Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-09 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Fate is on its way to the tenants of 66 Star Street, bringing with it love and tragedy, friendship and heartbreak, and the power to change lives.... One of them is falling in love; another is torn between two lovers. For some, secrets they want to stay buried will come to light, and for others, the unveiling of those secrets will have tragic consequences. Members Reviews: Not quite typical This was the first audio-book I down loaded and I have to say I was very pleased. I had a 1600km car trip in front of me and I listened to it the whole journey. Whilst I found it enjoyable it was not quite a typical Marian Keyes. There were more 'dark' overtones and it was more serious in parts than her usual free spirited style of writing. All in all... not bad:) Easy Listening If you enjoy Marian Keyes, this is a novel similar to her others. The numerous characters live in one apartment building, we get to know some of their thoughts thanks to a "spirit" looking for ...the intent of which we are told almost at the end of the book. It sounds weird and at the word spirit, I probably would not have downloaded this book. While it does sound strange, it is not evil or wacky, it is a light book with some deep matter involved. Overall I did enjoy this very much, Marian Keyes is an author that does not disappoint. Marian Keyes is my favourite I love anything she writes, cant get enough of all/any of her writing. Very funny, real and sad. Quite different to most of her other books. I just love the Irish, Involving I loved the way I was sucked into the story. The characters where (some) funny and (some) very real and it was nice going on a rollercoaster with them. The ending left me very satisfied Chick Lit and Proudly Irish Marian Keyes is always entertaining. I always really care about her characters. She certainly has the knack of bring people alive and making them individuals. In The Brightest Star, her plot is not 'deep and meaningful' and as 'easy reading' this is a treasure for a cold winter afternoon on the sofa with a wine and a box of chocolates. Gerri Halligan reads with fun and vitality.

Days of Awe Audiobook by Lauren Fox

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Fox) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:06:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Days of Awe Author: Lauren Fox Narrator: Luci Christian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Only a year ago Isabel Moore was married, the object of adoration of her 10-year-old daughter, and thought she knew everything about her wild, extravagant, beloved best friend, Josie. But in that one short year: her husband moved out and rented his own apartment; her daughter grew into a moody insomniac; and Josie - impulsive, funny, secretive Josie - was killed behind the wheel in a single-car accident. As Isabel tries to make sense of this shattering loss and unravel the months leading up to Josie's death, she comes to understand the shifts, large and small, that can upend a friendship and an entire life. Heartbreaking and wryly funny, Days of Awe is a masterly exploration of marriage, motherhood, and the often surprising shape of new love. Members Reviews: Fantastic! A truly enveloping story with great characters. Very well written. I really loved this book.

A Match for Sister Maggy Audiobook by Betty Neels

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Betty Neels) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:21:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Match for Sister Maggy Author: Betty Neels Narrator: Anne Cater Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-14 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sister Maggy MacFergus was tall and she discovered most men found this offputting. When Dr Paul Doelsma offered Maggy a nursing job in Holland, she took it. There was something special about Dr Doelsma and it wasnt just that he was taller than her. She was sensible enough to realise that he would never love her back, after all, Paul said he had already chosen himself a wonderful wife. But who was the lucky girl? Members Reviews: Great Read. I love all the old fashioned sweet romances by Betty Neels. I read them all many years ago and am now reading them for the 2nd and even 3rd times on my Kindle. She wrote them all on a formula. Usually a romance between a Dutch doctor or professor and an English young lady. There is always some type of conflict that has to be settled before the happily ever after. No violence and no sexual content. Five Stars Love all her books, clean, romantic and interesting loved I have been buying Betty Neels books for my mother (in her 70's) at her request, as an introduction to using a Kindle. I can say without hesitation that she loves all of these books. As she has said, "The plots may all be somewhat similar and the stories quaint, but I enjoy them immensely and find them endearing." What better recommendation could there be? And the Kindle Paperwhite? She loves the backlight and the ability to make the font larger. entertaining Parts read much like a travelogue, but that is part of what can be expected of Betty Neels. Good, strong characters one would want to have as friends usually with doctors, nurses, and a trip to Friesland, make her stories somewhat predictable, but always a joy to read. Sweet clean love story If you are looking for a sweet and clean love story then this is a must! I love all her books!

The House of the Deer Audiobook by D. E. Stevenson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D. E. Stevenson) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:26:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House of the Deer Author: D. E. Stevenson Narrator: Nick McArdle Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-10 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: At short notice, Gerald Burleigh Brown is asked to take a deer-stalking holiday in place of his brother-in-law. The old hunting lodge where Gerald stays is miles from the nearest village and surrounded by the forest with its high rocky hills. Apart from getting to know the other people in the house party, Gerald gradually begins to understand and make friends with the local inhabitants. Geralds days are spent stalking the hummel, a huge hornless stag which proves particularly elusive. Then suddenly an outburst of violence changes the whole nature of his holiday. In trying to protect the girl he's grown to love,l Gerald runs into considerable personal danger. Members Reviews: Final novel by a wonderful author Nick McArdle does a good job reading this final novel by the author I love best. I find it interesting that he has preformed her first published novel, Peter West and also The House of the Deer, the last novel she wrote. I love the characters in this book, and am so happy that Audible has a number of D. E. Stevenson's works available. I have bought them all. I can only wish that they could make some of her strongest works, from more of the middle of her career available to the public. Suggestions include Five Windows, Spring Magic, Celia's House or Listening Valley. But any D. E. Stevenson is better than none!! Excellent reading of a very good book Would you consider the audio edition of The House of the Deer to be better than the print version? Nothing compares to reading a real book, written on actual paper! But this is a very good audio version. What was one of the most memorable moments of The House of the Deer? This is a favorite book...I know it nearly by heart. I don't think I can point to only one mamorable moment. Which character as performed by Nick McArdle was your favorite? Nick McArdle did an excelent job of reading the charactres. He did the accents well, without being annoying with them or being hard to understand. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? I wouldn't. Any additional comments? Love the book. Loved the audible book, though I was very unsure if anyone could pullt it off. Mr. McArdle did, and did it beautifully. Mystery in the Scottish Highlands This is a sequel to "Gerald and Elizabeth" it also has characters from "Charlotte Fairlie" Good character development and a fine narration. A little too much talk about deer stalking and killing .That is why I gave it one less star than my usual 5 stars for other D E Stevenson stories. Still well worth a listen. Current authors cannot match some of the old ones for consistently good books. More DE Stevenson Please! Great great Lovely romantic story with very real and lovable characters. Great outdoors and suspense and masterfully read You will enjoy it much more if you previously read or listened to " Gerald and Elizabeth" of which this is a sequel.

Going Home Audiobook by Val Wood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Val Wood) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:14:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Home Author: Val Wood Narrator: Anne Dover Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Going Home by Val Wood, read by Anne Dover. For Amelia and her brothers and sisters, the grim past which their mother, Emily, had endured seemed very far away. As pretty as a picture and now learning to be a teacher in York, Amelia looked forward with pleasure to becoming acquainted with the young men clamouring to get to know her, and especially the two gentlemen who had come all the way from Australia to meet her family. Ralph Hawkins, bringing with him his friend Jack - a handsome half-aboriginal Australian who was determined to make a good living for himself - arrived in Hull looking for his roots. He found Amelia, whose tangled family history was inextricably bound up with his. Ralph Hawkins' whole world had been turned upside down when he learned that he had been adopted by the couple he had always called his parents. In his quest to find his real mother, he uncovered some cruel and unpleasant truths before at last realising where his true destiny lay. Members Reviews: Excellent sequel Nice to see the next stage and generation . Some interesting twists and turns overall a very enjoyable story ! Hope theres a sequel l love the characters ! Good story Good story, gives an insight into problems mixed races had to deal with in the past. brilliant lovely lovly story and lovely to listen to. I also would like to know how the families got on with their new lives. From Australia to England Oh what a lovely story. I never wanted it to finish It was a sequel to Emily and I do hope that Val Wood writes another to let us know what happens to both families in the future. Anne Dover, as usual, is a brilliant narrator. I can certainly recommend this book.

One Mountain Away Audiobook by Emilie Richards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emilie Richards) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:44:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Mountain Away Subtitle: Goddesses Anonymous, Book 1 Author: Emilie Richards Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With nothing but brains, ambition, and sheer nerve, Charlotte Hale built a career as a tough, do-anything-to-succeed real estate developer. She's at the top of that mountain - but her life is empty. Her friends are as grasping and insincere as she has become. Far worse, she's alienated her family so completely that she's totally lost touch with her only daughter. One terrifying day, facing her own mortality, she realizes that her ambition has almost destroyed her chance at happiness. So Charlotte vows to make amends, not simply with her considerable wealth but by offering a hand instead of a handout, putting in hours and energy instead of putting in an appearance, opening her home and heart instead of her wallet. With each wrenching, exhilarating decision, Charlotte finds that climbing a new mountain - one built on friendship, love, and forgiveness - will teach her what it truly means to build a legacy. Members Reviews: Beautiful Story I will have my daughters listen to it, but, I will have my son who has three grown sons, one of them has not forgiven his father in over ten years. Maybe this story will help. Wonderful I was swept away by this story. Emilie Richards has a gift for writing and without using profane language. Karen White was the perfect reader for the different characters. I was tearful throughout parts of the book. Her story has affected all of our families at sometime or another. Read or listen and enjoy! Good Listen, not Great, just good. The story is just fine. it did take a while to get used to the way Karen White narrates. She has a choppy way of articulating. I much prefer her writing compared to this author. Hoping the 2nd book in the series is a bit more interesting. Great book to fall asleep to.

Cross Stitch Audiobook by Amanda James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda James) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:17:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cross Stitch Author: Amanda James Narrator: Antonia Beamish Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Despite past heartache, Sarah Yates is finally marrying her true love, John Needler. But Sarah and John can't pretend they're an ordinary couple. They're time travellers, and where time travel is involved, nothing runs smoothly. One minute Sarah is saying her vows, and the next she is hurtled back in time to a country that is on the cusp of war. But when the past and the present collide, that's when the real problems start.... Critic Reviews: "A time-travel tale á la Dr Who only with a heroine going back to three different periods, making sure people find their happy ending...a pure delight." (The Bookseller on A Stitch in Time) Members Reviews: Good read I really enjoyed this second time travel book by Amanda James. ... relationship gets a bit **eyeroll** over-dramatic at times (just like in the first book) The relationship gets a bit **eyeroll** over-dramatic at times (just like in the first book), but other than that I really enjoyed this book. It is a different look at time travel, which I liked. Gorgeous! tâs been a couple of years since I read âA Stitch in Timeâ, so I made the decision to re-read the first book before moving onto âCross Stitchâ. In doing so, Iâve had the most wonderful couple of days reimersing myself in John and Sarahâs world, laughing along with their banter, and nervously witnessing Sarahâs trips to the past. Iâd definitely recommend making a reading marathon out of the two books one after the other, as you just become a part of the Stitch and Needler world, and I was more than happy to get lost in it. âCross Stitchâ had the same essence to âA Stitch in Timeâ, a brilliant underlying level of humour, and a sweet tenderness that tugged at my heartstrings. I loved seeing John and Sarah in their happily ever after, and how Sarahâs decision to continuing stitching at the end of Book 1, influenced her relationship with John throughout Book 2. I particularly loved Veronica. A brilliant portrayal of a WWII teacher, Veronica was gutsy, stubborn and more than a little strict. The stark contrast between her and Sarahâs relationship with students was great to see, and really showed how different education has changed in the last seventy years! Veronicaâs character development was also spectacular, seeing first hand the experience that another Stitch had when they started their life-style was really wonderful, and I loved seeing how they saved people in a way that was natural to them; Sarah with a quick initiative, and Veronica with a no-nonsense manner. Amanda James really packed the emotion into âCross Stitchâ, and there are some brilliant scenes where we see how Sarah isnât as unaffected with her trips to the past as she may always show. Her desperation to have a child, and her pain at leaving having to leave Artie in the previous book, all make an appearance here too, which allows for some great development into her character and in her relationship with John. Gorgeously romantic, âCross Stitchâ was everything I hoped for in a sequel to âA Stitch in Timeâ. 5 Stars! *Review copy was kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review* Another beautiful read So this is the second book I have read by this author and it did not disappoint. This book leads on from A Stitch in Time. We enter Sarah Yates' world again in this book.

The Fine Art of Insincerity Audiobook by Angela Hunt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angela Hunt) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:36:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fine Art of Insincerity Author: Angela Hunt Narrator: Eliza Foss, Christina Moore, Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and multiple Christy Award recipient, New York Times best-selling author Angela Hunt has crafted more than a hundred inspiring novels. In this compelling tale of self-discovery, three middle-aged sisterseach harboring a secret paingather to close up their grandmothers beach house for the final time. Together, they unpack their family baggage and discover the true legacy left behind by a grandma married seven times. Critic Reviews: This emotionally compelling novel is a gem. (Romantic Times) Members Reviews: Very depressing My first book by this author and will never read one again. This book was so depressing, and whoever did Roses voice made her sound like an old lady. Really regret listening to this. good story and good storytellers. Good life lessons in a story. Reminders of how precious life and our family members are.

Letters from Lighthouse Cottage Audiobook by Ali McNamara

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ali McNamara) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:25:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Letters from Lighthouse Cottage Author: Ali McNamara Narrator: Emma Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The sun is shining in the quiet little seaside town of Sandybridge. Sandybridge is the perfect English seaside town: home to gift shops, tearooms and a fabulous fish and chip shop. And it's home to Grace - although right now she's not too happy about it. Grace grew up in Sandybridge, helping her parents sort junk from vintage treasures, but she always longed to escape to a bigger world. And she made it, travelling the world for her job, falling in love and starting a family. So why is she back in the tiny seaside town she'd long left behind, hanging out with Charlie, the boy who became her best friend when they were teenagers? It turns out that travelling the world may not have been exactly what Grace needed to do. Perhaps everything she wanted has always been at home - after all, they do say that's where the heart is.... Critic Reviews: "An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour." (Miranda Dickinson) "A sweet, clever tale." (Heat) "If you've got a soft spot for director Richard Curtis' romcoms, then you'll happily devour this book in one sitting.... Utterly enjoyable." (Stylist) Members Reviews: Lovely read Really enjoyed this book from Ali McNamara a great book to relax with. The setting was perfect I felt I was actually in a seaside village love most of her books. very light entertainment good chick lit. an easy read for the holiday season although it's not a holiday story Delightful I really enjoyed listening to Lighthouse Cottage. A charming story that kept me wanting to hear more. One of the most surprising stories in a long time Would you consider the audio edition of Letters from Lighthouse Cottage to be better than the print version? Although I haven't read it in print, I think the audiobook is inspiring me to do so, just in case I missed some details in the mystery of Remy. What other book might you compare Letters from Lighthouse Cottage to and why? I honestly don't know...it's that unique. What does Emma Powell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She has a pleasant voice, and didn't over-do any of the voices. I would buy more books narrated by her. Any additional comments? I highly recommend this story. I bought it for the predictable feel-good romance, and I ended up getting so much more. I had to stay up all night listening, mainly trying to figure out the mystery surrounding the letters. In the end, the mystery is only partly solved, and yet that is the most perfect ending. I also loved all the characters, and was surprised by the amount of depth and honest emotion in this story, especially in the mother-daughter relationship. A type of spirit healing A really good and very interesting story. Very different from the norm with a twist in the whole of the story line. A bit frustrating in parts as the heroin misses the plot but this is probably the " art" of this tale. Very enjoyable and well recommended

Zane Audiobook by Brenda Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brenda Jackson) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 08:43:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zane Author: Brenda Jackson Narrator: Avery Glymph Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: No woman walks away from Zane Westmoreland until Channing Hastings, who does just that, and it leaves the rancher reeling. Then nearly two years later she returns to the town engaged! Now Zane will do whatever it takes to show her that he is the only man for her. Critic Reviews: "Jacksons characters are wonderful, strong, colourful and hot enough to burn the pages." (Romantic Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Zane Westmoreland Zane Westmoreland has brought a new meaning to a drive-in movie. (meaning of a kiss) read the book. It is a short story but you will enjoy it. If you want to read the Westmoreland stories and continue, I am guessing it, Zane is the 24th book. Now on to Canyon and Stern (September 2013).... The sex was off the charts. If you want a good series start with Brenda Jackson and her wonderful family series in all of the following: The Steele family, the Bennett family, the Westmoreland family, and the one that started it all my favorite series is the Madaris family (100th book by Brenda Jackson - November 2013) and friends. You will have a wonderful reading experience. Trust me. Recommend my favorite authors to anyone who wants good books, reading and great sex follow these wonderful women: Brenda Jackson, Maureen Smith(Any way, Whatever you like and Any way you want it- The Brand Series, and the Wolf Series is wonderful- awaiting the Morehouse Nine series) GREAT GREAT Sex)Serenity King(The Cameron Trilogy- awesome- GREAT SEX)AC Arthur, Niobia Bryant - the Strong Family series- GREAT SEX) Cheris Hodges (Good sex) and newly added to my kindle fire hd is Angie Daniels, and Ana E. Ross...... If you love a good story line and good romance and great sex. Start with these wonderful women... Also Maria Rochelle Melanie Schuster (the Deveraux series). By the way if you like vampire novels I recommend Lara Adrian, J.R. Ward, and Sherrilyn Kenyon.... Until the next review,.... Relax, Relate, Release... Read a good book. Stand Your Ground for Love!! (4.5 Stars) It's funny how the Westmoreland men think they are always in control of their relationships but some how Brenda Jackson pulls out her cupid bow and the female takes command. It happened just that way in this sizzling story with Zane and Channing. Zane repeatedly tells Channing that he does not love her and he will never fall in love but cupid threw her arrow and he went down for the count. Channing has always loved Zane but it took him losing her to someone else (supposedly) for him to realize that he was in love with her. She walks away and he came running. That's right - Channing - stand your ground! As I was reading this story I felt Mrs. Jackson was truly giving relationship tips while at the same time engrossing you into a sensual love story. It was reminiscent of a "How to Love" advice column. Although I would title it "Think Like A Woman but Man Up! LOL Thank you Mrs. Jackson for getting Zane in the love lane. I really enjoyed this story it was full of sensual content with an adoring courtship with plenty of advice on finding love and appreciating it. Nevertheless, another one falls to the Queen of Romance pen; one more Westmoreland falls in love! Great job Mrs. Jackson. I enjoyed it. Denver Colorado here I come!! This is the first book I've read of Brenda Jackson's and I loved it so will definitely continue the series.

Mrs. Saint Nick : A Christmas Romantic Comedy Audiobook by Caroline Mickelson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caroline Mickelson) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:07:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Saint Nick : A Christmas Romantic Comedy Author: Caroline Mickelson Narrator: Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-14 Publisher: Caroline Mickelson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Santa offers efficiency expert Holly Jamison a job at the North Pole, she's delighted to accept. It's not that she loves the Christmas holidays. Far from it. Everywhere she looks, from the piles of presents to the thousands of cheery elves hard at work, Holly sees ways to improve the whole operation. Even Nick Claus, Santa's charming son, fails to draw Holly into the holiday spirit. Holly has to admit that Nick's charismatic and handsome, but his fun-loving side doesn't mask his lack of a work ethic. It's only when Holly cancels Nick's pet project, and jeopardizes Christmas for thousands of children, that she realizes that the man she discounts as a total slacker might be the only one who can teach her about the joy of Christmas. Members Reviews: love Any additional comments? What better way to kick off December than a holiday audiobook!!! Caroline Mickelson is a storytelling wonder when it comes to feel good romantic comedies. She does a great job of developing characters and feeding the story to the reader in bits...leaving them wondering and wanting more. She develops characters in a way that makes the reader care about the outcome. This audiobook is perfect to listen to while shopping or wrapping presents or any other holiday task.

I Heart London Audiobook by Lindsey Kelk

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lindsey Kelk) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:30:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Heart London Author: Lindsey Kelk Narrator: Cassandra Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Angelas back on home turf - and in her biggest romantic scrape yet.... Angela Clark has fallen in love with New York - and its starting to love her back. But when shes summoned home to England, shes at risk of losing her shiny new life to rain, warm beer and bad memories. Talk about stepping back in time! Theres Mark, the ex-boyfriend - who she ran to New York to get away from. Theres Louisa, her best friend, with her terrifying new baby. And theres her mum, still talking to her as though shes fifteen. Now theres a wedding in the offing - and everyone remembers how well Angela behaved at the last one.... Can the arrival of boyfriend, Alex, and best friend, Jenny, save her from a rerun of her old self? Critic Reviews: "Outrageous, witty, exciting, and romantic, we simply adored this sparkling read." (Closer) Members Reviews: Fabulous Just love this collection, I've read them all following Angela Jenny and Alex's life is addictive Fabbbbbbb Just fab love this author Was obsessed with Sophie kinsella now love Lindsey kelk too Would recommend to any fan of Becky bloomwood Great story great charecters Another Angela Clark Classic Adventure What made the experience of listening to I Heart London the most enjoyable? As a fan of the "I Heart" books I couldn't wait to see what Angela, Jenny and the gang got up to on their trip to London. This book in particular is one of my faves in the series as it brings Angela's two worlds together and I loved the excitement of the wedding build up and the ups and downs it brought.Lindsey Kelk has such a way with words that she can bring amusement to even the simplest of lines and Cassandra Harwood presents this humour really well with her narration. Her voice is just what I imagine Angela would sound like! Cassandra also differentiates between the characters well with her different accents and tones so it feels you are right there in the centre of the action!A must-have for any Kelk, or chick-lit fan! What was one of the most memorable moments of I Heart London? I loved Kelk's turn of phrase and humour throughout the whole book Which scene did you most enjoy? I loved the culmination of the wedding day and the dramas and surprises it had Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I could definitely have listened to it all in one sitting! I heart London Chick flick type of book love all characters in book, Angie main character in book is hilarious must read. Loved it

Miracle Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:59:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miracle Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Glenn Fitzgerald Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: As three lives come together and a unique friendship is forged, something extraordinary begins to happen. Maggie, still grieving a loss, slowly comes alive again and Jack finally shares a painful secret he has hidden for years. But at the center of the friendship is Quinn. A man who has scaled heights of success in business, Quinn is now adrift, waiting as builders put the finishing touches on his newest passion, a 180-foot yacht he plans to sail around the world. Looking back at all he missed with his family while he built his empire, Quinn is consumed by guilt, focused only on escaping to the sea. But as his plans near completion, and his friendship with Maggie begins to change, Quinn faces a choice between a safe haven and an adventure of the heart. The choice he makes will affect other lives as powerfully as his own. And it will take him on an extraordinary journey and into a second, terrifying storm, one that will bring him danger...or deliverance. Danielle Steel brings us miracles big and small, the kind we are blessed with and those we give to others. With a subtle hand and a flawless touch, she has written a novel that soars with hope, and makes us laugh, cry, and care. Members Reviews: A tender story .................. done in Danielle Steele style. A wonderful change from the 12-18 hour books. The end was predictable but I enjoyed the story. I found myself rooting for Maggie and Quinn to get together in the end. It showed what friendship is about and should be. Good read!!! Great Book This book was a pleasure to listen to. Very heartwarming storu I enjoyed this book though very predictable - tender & loving - always a great story from Danielle Moracle Good story, makes you wish you could go out on a boat. Liked it a lot Good story enjoyed the narrator immensely Good story held my attention, listened between things I was doing, carried it everywhere I went. Performance enjoyed the story teller ver much

Life Skills Audiobook by Katie Fforde

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katie Fforde) — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:46:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Skills Author: Katie Fforde Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: London Times best-selling novelist Katie Fforde creates delicious romances that are both light-hearted and intelligent. Members Reviews: Why does this get good ratings? I purchased this book because of the high ratings and because the summary sounded interesting. Unfortunately, it is so bad I never even finished listening to it. The main character is not only uninteresting, she is annoying. We are asked to believe that a successful, intelligent career women will become totally incompetent once she loses her job. She is being sued by her former employer but rather than deal with it she allows herself to be bullied by her brother, her former boss, and her ex-boyfriend. She is a boring, limp doormat and I couldn't bring myself to hear anything more about her. The young woman the main character goes to work for is at least interesting and mildly entertaining. Sadly, the book drags along without enough happening with either character to be readible. All in all, I highly recommend skipping this book. This book starts out great- cool setting, interesting character development. But if you think that a single, pregnant, unemployed woman should put her baby's needs before her own need for "passion" and ... I couldn't even figure out what this character felt she needed... then you'll only be frustrated by the glorification of irrational, irresponsible behavior. Two stories in one Is there anything you would change about this book? This wasn't my favorite listen. The first part of the book focuses on Julia's problems and her adjustment to life on a narrowboat. Then the plot takes a big left turn and the rest of the book is quite different. Can't say more without spoilers. It almost seemed like two different books. Just my impression, and others may not notice this. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? There's a great deal of information about traveling through the canals of England on a narrowboat, where our heroine has taken a job as a chef. Some was interesting, but the boating detail was at times hard to follow. Was Life Skills worth the listening time? Davina Porter's narration was brilliant and definitely improved the book for me. Fresh Story Really liked the book. Having listened to Outlander the books on audio, it was a little strange to have Davina Porter as the narrator. Her voice for Captain Randall in Outlander is the same as the love interest in this book which took some getting used to. Overall, fun listen. Mixed Thoughts I really like Katie Fforde's books and wish more of them were available on audible! I enjoy this story (I had already read it in book form and so enjoyed hearing it again) but didn't like the narrator (her voice sounded too old).

Been in Love Before Audiobook by Bryan Mooney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bryan Mooney) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:51:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Been in Love Before Subtitle: A Novel Author: Bryan Mooney Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The Macgregor brothers - Robert, Eian, and Ryan - are all recently widowed and forced to live together in Ryan's beach house in sunny Florida. To get them to reengage with the world, Ryan's daughter, Mary Kate, signs them up for dance lessons and insists that each find a partner in time for her wedding. Robert, the eldest of the brothers, rediscovers an old friend who brings the spark back to his life. Eian, a former professional baseball player, takes another swing at love with the widow of his best friend. Ryan, the doctor in the family, hopes his beautiful new dance instructor can put the spring back in his step. But Mary Kate's fiancé is a member of the rival Campbell clan, and as the wedding approaches, joyful anticipation turns into a heated family rivalry. Together the Macgregor brothers will dance their way through first-date jitters and plenty of wrong moves as they try to save the wedding - and restart their lives. Members Reviews: What a Great Read! Bryan Mooneys' "Been in Love Before" is an intricately woven story about family and true love. I fell in love with every character, and at the end of the novel found myself wanting to hear more about each one. The accuracy of the traditions, places, and historical information embedded in the storyline was unexpected and refreshing. This is a novel that you feel like you can walk right into, as a member of the cast so to speak. So many of the characters represent someone all of us have known in our lives, and the relatability really makes this a fun read. Every chapter ended and I'd say, "just one more chapter!" until I reached the end of the book. I have been a Mooney fan since his early works Love Letters, Indie, and A Second Chance, especially because his writing is remniscent of Nicholas Sparks. Christmas in Vermont was my former favorite of his novels, but Been in Love Before is my new fave! Mr. Mooney is truly carving out a niche for himself in adult romantic fiction, surpassing his competition and impressing me more and more with each novel! His eloquence and respectful way of delivering a love story are captivating and endearing! The artfully written storyline and well crafted characters in this book made it stand out among the rest of my Summer reading! I'm recommending Been in Love Before to all of my friends!

Love Rehab Audiobook by Jo Piazza

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jo Piazza) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:52:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Rehab Subtitle: A Novel in Twelve Steps Author: Jo Piazza Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For anyone who has ever overdosed on love - or planned the wedding before the second date - Jo Piazzas dazzling debut novel is a must-listen. Cyber-stalking, drive-bys, drunken text messaging, creating fake email accounts - youre gonna have to face it, youre addicted to love. Sophie isnt dealing with her breakup well. Dumped by her boyfriend, Eric, for his sexting, D-cupped, young Floozy McSecretary, Sophie leaves Manhattan and lands back in her hometown, crushed and pajama-clad, blaming herself and begging her ex for a second chance. But when her best friend, Annie, gets in trouble for driving drunk and is forced to go to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, something clicks in Sophies strung-out mind. Women need love rehab, she realizes, to help fix the craziness that comes along with falling for someone. If you start it, they will come. When she opens up her home to the obsessed and lovelorn, Sophie finds a way to help women out there who have overdosed on the wrong men - and she saves herself in the process. Love is a drug and the only things that can save us are the steps, rules, and one another. Step one: Admit you have a problem, and keep the hell away from Facebook. Members Reviews: Cute I tend not to get overly excited about chick lit, but this was a wonderfully cute book. It was a realistic (yet HILARIOUS) portrayal of the ridiculous things we women do after a bad break up. It managed to feel very plausible, yet maintained the lightheartedness of chick lit. What I loved most was that It didnt follow typical stereotypes focusing on her getting the guy, but instead focused on the strength and beauty of friendship! This was as much about women being there for and supporting women as much as it was anything, and I thought that was a refreshing take. Plus it made me laugh out loud on many occasions, so this is just a win all around! Fun and Encouraging After Sophie's boyfriend Eric runs off with "Floozy McSecretary," Sophie is catapulted into the world of recovery. Only it's not a typical twelve-step group. Conveniently, Sophie is taking care of a six-bedroom Victorian house which ends up becoming headquarters for Love Rehab, a group and half-way house of sorts for sophisticated Manhattan women who aren't very suave when it comes to relationships. Reading it might bring back many cringe-worthy moments from your own relationship life, but it's all fun and entertainment when someone else is going through it. The book is also encouraging--when you see how it all turns out for Sophie and her best friend, Annie. Recommend! I loved this book! This is a very fun, entertaining book. It explores the ridiculous things people do when they yearn for love, and it captures some of the key truths about how you should approach relationships. It bundles all of that in a fun, sometimes zany plot. This is not on the same level as great books, which is why I gave it four stars, but it's much better than your average romance, and it's message is deeper.I will look for more from this author. She's a great story teller and she has important wisdom to share. It was so good!! I LOVED this book!! Not my normal read, but was a good 'in between the heavy stuff' book. Great advice for those who love love...and I love love! Definitely written for young people I should have known, but heard it promoted on Cosmo radio and I liked the author.

Bella Audiobook by Jilly Cooper

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jilly Cooper) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:29:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bella Author: Jilly Cooper Narrator: Ruth Urquhart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Rosa Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Bella Parkinson is the most promising actress in London, bright, sexy...and hopelessly scatterbrained. Rupert Henriques is dashingly handsome and wealthy enough to buy her every theatre in London if she wanted it; he cannot wait to marry her. But Bella has a secret from her past - and the one man who knows it is about to come back into her life again.... Critic Reviews: "Flawlessly entertaining." (Helen Fielding) "Unputdownable." (Marian Keyes) Members Reviews: Book written in the 60s! This book was written in the 60s, is very much of its time and therefore it is inappropriate ( as other reviewers have) to compare it to Jilly Coopers more recent books. It has romance and then some very unexpected twists and turns. The narrator copes with these admirably and has a nice tone and pace as well as good characterisation. Perfect tale of the 70s I really enjoyed this, and having read the book many, many years ago, the audio was just as enjoyable. BUT - you have to remember that this is a 1970s book, so judging it by today's standards may seem a little odd. For example, 'Bella took her wireless into the bathroom' and 'she read her mail' - now it would be listening to Spotify whilst checking Facebook! So it's a little culture-dated, but if you were alive at that time and can appreciate that kind of normal, this is one of Ms Coopers brilliantly told tales of poor-girl joining high-country society and a thoroughly 5 star story. The narration had distinctly different voices and the male voices by a female speaker sounded genuine, although I was a bit put off by the slow speed with which every sentence was finished - it gave the narration a rather robotic feel outside of the dialogue. For that reason, 3 for the performance. Overall, a solid 4 stars and would listen to again. Rubbish terrible story, language and narrator. worst book I have ever bought. don't waste your money I couldnt listen to this book... The recording is so slow. If I set it to a faster speed, it became too fast! I simply gave up... I will be returning this book Poor narration. The poor narration spoilt any enjoyment, my advice would be to buy the hard copy instead.

The Choice Audiobook by Nicholas Sparks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Sparks) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:46:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Choice Author: Nicholas Sparks Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job; loyal friends; his dream home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life, he believes that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite Travis's attempts to be friendly, she seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him. But something compels Travis to get to know his new neighbour. His persistent efforts lead them both to make tough decisions, the consequences of which neither could have foreseen. The Choice confronts us with that most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive? Members Reviews: I absolutely loved listening to this book.

Nicholas Sparks is a master storyteller who can take you on an emotional rollercoaster through his beautiful writing. I love the fact that his stories are largely unpredictable! The narrator's tone was smooth and relaxing. Novela para adolescentes Es una típica novela para adolescentes, con una historia de amor y vida , que vale la pena. Buena. I would listen for the performance alone What did you like best about The Choice? What did you like least? If you ever listened or read Nicholas Sparks' books, you know what you are getting to. It is the kind of reading if you want to relax and enjoy a good romance. However, and I noticed this in most of his books, the stories start very well and in the middle you start to lose interest. It was the same with The Choice. Has The Choice put you off other books in this genre? Never. I love reading romance. It is my favourite genre, but it may have put me off reading Nicolas Sparks. The reason is that all books from him that I read, I lose interest and want to stop reading. I have to make a great effort to keep going. Which scene did you most enjoy? I loved the beginning of the book, the parts where romantic characters are getting to know each other. If this book were a film would you go see it? I would watch it on TV, but I wouldn't pay for it. Any additional comments? The greatest part of this audiobook is the narration. The narrator is amazing. If it wasn't for his performance , I would have probably stopped reading. great story just a little slow to get started Would you try another book written by Nicholas Sparks or narrated by Holter Graham? yes to both, love Nicholas Sparks books and the narrator was easy to listen to If youve listened to books by Nicholas Sparks before, how does this one compare? Slower than I expected from previous books Was The Choice worth the listening time? Yes and no, seemed very long at time due to slow nature of story but some parts were very good To cry for.... What can I say about this book than.... I fall in love with Nicholas sparks histories every time I read them, I'm such a romantic girl and his books never seem to disappoint me, with the audiobook it only took me 2 days to finish the book, love it and recommend it to anyone who wants to fall in love.

An Offer She Can't Refuse Audiobook by Emma Darcy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emma Darcy) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:30:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Offer She Can't Refuse Author: Emma Darcy Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Magazines regularly devote gossip column inches to Greek magnate Ari Zavros and the supermodels gracing his arm - and his bed - each week! Tina Savalas is nothing like Aris usual playmates, but she hides the most scandalous secret of all: Four years ago her red-hot fling with Ari left her pregnant.... Her bombshell revealed, Ari can see only one solution: The innocent Tina is perfect for the role of Good Greek Wife. Members Reviews: Very warm love story This was a very nice and warm love story. Hearing about the heroines broken heart and watching the hero earn her trust was great. It was a very traditional love story the on love scene was very hot. There was a lot of emotion packed in this book.

Sushi for Beginners Audiobook by Marian Keyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marian Keyes) — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:04:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sushi for Beginners Author: Marian Keyes Narrator: Caitriona Keyes Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Prada-wearing magazine editor Lisa Edwards thinks her life is over when her "fabulous" new job turns out to be deportation to Dublin, launching Colleen magazine. No more jet-setting to the fall collections? No more fabulous parties and photos in the society pages? The only saving grace is that her friends aren't there to witness her downward spiral. Might her new boss, the disheveled and moody Jack Devine, save her from a fate worse than hell? Ashling Kennedy, Colleen's assistant editor, is an award-winning worrier, increasingly aware that something fundamental is missing from her life, apart from a boyfriend and a waistline. And then there's her closest, oldest friend, Clodagh "Princess" Kelly, who is apparently living the domestic dream in a suburban castle. So why lately has Clodagh had a recurring urge to kiss a frog - sleep with a frog, if truth be told? Critic Reviews: "Keyes stirs these delightful ingredients into a frothy mixture that will please her fans. Readers will happily visit with these likable blokes." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Boring Narrator Caitriona Keyes does not have the voice or depth to narrate books....she is very bland and unemotional. I could not get passed the first chapter..and would return if I could Good book, but a lousy reader. I've enjoyed the other Marian Keyes books I've read/listened to, but the reader was horrible. I don't mind thick accents, but she mispronounced words (even in Irish-English) and made it all one long monotone. Ruined by Narration... And yet another wasted audible credit...this is the very last time I take a chance on a narrator who is related to the author, or the author him/herself. After countless rewinds, which indicates I'm not following the story, and after giving it 3 hours, I chucked it. This might be a good story but if you really want to find out, read it yourself. The narration is monotonish and so blah...time after time she used the wrong intonation of words or phrases which completely changed a passage and failed to convey the proper meaning. As I would puzzle out what was suppose to be conveyed I'd miss the next few sentences. This was a frustrating experience....Save your credit folks! Save yourself In the two years of being an Audible subscriber I've heard a lot of books and this one is the very worst. The narrator sounds like a high school student called to read her boring report in front on the class - no emotion, hard to understand her words, and lots of long pauses for no reason. The book itself is one cliche after another. Cliched characters, cliched dialogue - not a fresh thought to be had. Reviews posted on a popular bookstore website all say that the book gets better about half way through. I did not have the patience to get that far. narrator i cant understand the narrator.

Love by Design Audiobook by Liz Matis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Liz Matis) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:28:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love by Design Author: Liz Matis Narrator: Nicole Colburn Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-13 Publisher: Little Hondo Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Design Intervention starts the second season with its own surprise makeover. Interior designer Victoria Bryce must break in her temporary co-host, Aussie Russ Rowland. Victoria, former socialite wild child hopes the reality show will give her the clout to launch her own design line without her family connections. Russ, former bad boy Australian TV star is using the show to launch his acting career in the States. Sparks fly on camera as they argue over paint colors and measurement mishaps leading to passions igniting behind the scenes. But when their pasts collide with the present will the foundation they built withstand the final reveal? Members Reviews: Bad Narration I tried this book but could not get into it as the narration voices killed it. Hero's accent HORRIBLE, slow but OK story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It was OK, not a total waste of time, but not something I want to repeat. Not necessarily going to look for more by this author. Has Love by Design turned you off from other books in this genre? Nope. There's always a clinker in the bunch. How did the narrator detract from the book? Awful accent for male lead--sometimes Italian, sometimes Irish, sometimes British, occasionally approximates Australian (but not often). Every time Russ speaks, I cringe. She did an OK job with the other characters, although it was a bit difficult to distinguish between female characters. Could you see Love by Design being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? No. Any additional comments? Where is the quality control for narrators? Some are excellent at accents, but some, like this one, are an embarrassment. I almost felt like I was listening to Robin Williams, with how often the accent changed.

A Cottage by the Sea Audiobook by Carole Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Matthews) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:13:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cottage by the Sea Author: Carole Matthews Narrator: Clare Corbett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Grace has been best friends with Ella and Flick forever. The late-night chats, shared heartaches, and good times have created a bond that has stood the test of time. When Ella invites them to stay for a week in her cottage in South Wales, Grace jumps at the chance to see her old friends. She also hopes that the change of scenery will help her reconnect with her distant husband. Then Flick arrives; loveable, bubbly, incorrigible Flick, accompanied by the handsome and charming Noah. This is going to be one week which will change all their lives forever... Join Grace, Ella, and Flick for a week of love, laughter, tears and friendship in A Cottage by the Sea. Members Reviews: Great Holiday Read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes it was a great holiday read. Light hearted and enjoyable. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Cottage by the Sea? When Flick proposed. Have you listened to any of Claire Corbetts other performances before? How does this one compare? She is excellent. If you could rename A Cottage by the Sea, what would you call it? It was perfectly named Any additional comments? I loved it. GREAT READ/LISTEN I really liked this story. I hadnt read a Carole Matthew's book before but gave it a go from the reveiws and they were correct. It was so enjoyable. 3 couples spend a short break in a Cottage by the Sea. Sounds typical but the charaters where written so well and so interesting. I found myself looking forward to the next day when i could resume the story-line. Sometimes there are just too many names, people, events going on but this story was so easy to listen to and understand. I'll be trying another one of Carole Matthew's books. Great story I really enjoyed this book. I always like books about the coast and seaside. This was well written and I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters. I was also very well read. I have read others from this author and was not disappointed in this one. Fantastic chick lit After 4 years of listening to mostly crime fiction I have entered a chick lit phase and I am loving it! I downloaded this as, after some great breaks by the sea this summer I was longing to be by the coast! This novel really did transport me to the Pembrokeshire coast and I became completely drawn into the lives of Grace and her friends. Yes there are lots of chick lit cliches but if you ignore these it's an enjoyable, escapist story. As ever Clare Corbett narrates beautifully but I wasn't convinced by the male characters accents! fab read When looking for a new book from this author I found this book, from the start I could not put it down until I finished it, lovely easy to read story until the end. I would recommend it to anyone, absolutely fab, note to author please don't stop writing, your books are wonderful value for money that keep you wanting more.

Here, Home, Hope Audiobook by Kaira Rouda

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kaira Rouda) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:35:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here, Home, Hope Author: Kaira Rouda Narrator: Leslie Ellis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Real You Pubishing Group Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Winner! Indie Excellence Book Award Mainstream/Literary Fiction. Winner! USA Book Awards Women's Fiction Honorable Mention! Mainstream/Literary Fiction, Writer's Digest Book Awards Kelly Johnson becomes restless in her 39th year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan. From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan - she places Post-it notes all over her house and car - will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career. Best-selling Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women's fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life. Members Reviews: I really enjoyed this book This was a nice light read. Perfect for just getting lost for a few hours in someone else's life. Uplifting too A really good uplifting story. What did you love best about Here, Home, Hope? I really enjoyed the message this book had. I think it would be enjoyable for any woman needing a little encouragement. The characters were well developed, the storyline was cohesive and it held my interest. All in all I enjoyed this book very much.

Shopaholic & Sister Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:44:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shopaholic & Sister Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What's a round-the-world honeymoon if you can't buy the odd souvenir to ship back home? Like the Chinese urns and 20 silk dressing gowns Becky found in Hong Kong, the five kilim rugs from Turkey, the splendid hand-carved dining table (and ten chairs) from Sri Lanka, the, um, huge wooden giraffes from Malawi (that her husband Luke expressly forbade her to buy)... Only now Becky and Luke have returned home to London and Luke is furious. Two truckloads of those souvenirs have cluttered up their usually immaculate loft, and the bills for them are outrageous. Becky's even maxed out on her second secret credit card, and she doesn't have a new job yet! Luke insists she go on a budget. And worse: her beloved best friend Suze has found a new best friend while Becky was away. Becky's feeling rather blue, when her parents deliver some incredible news. She has a long-lost sister! Becky is thrilled! She's convinced her sister will be a true soulmate. They'll go shopping together, drink cappuccinos together, have manicures together, and watch their favorite videos together. Until she meets Jessica for the first time and gets the shock of her life. Surely Becky Bloomwood's sister can't...hate shopping? Members Reviews: Shopaholic & Sister Sophie Kinsella's books just get better and better. She is my favorite author. I just can't seem to get enough of them. I hope to hear more fun stories about Becky and Luke, and all of the other wonderful characters in Becky's life. My only disappointment was that Emily Grey didn't narrate this book, as she had the others (even though this narrator did a great job) it just wasn't quite the same. I hope that there will be more books, very soon! Thank you, Sophie Kinsella, YOU ARE A COMPLETE STAR! Not my favorite of the Shopaholic Series Was Becky always this shallow? I'd forgotten as it has been some time since I'd read one of these books. Always good for a laugh though ~ there are some hilarious laugh out loud parts to this book. The narrator failed to pause between chapters sometimes which made it seem as though the book was jumping around.

The Chocolate Lovers' Diet Audiobook by Carole Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Matthews) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chocolate Lovers' Diet Author: Carole Matthews Narrator: Lucy Price-Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Survival tips for times of stress: 1. Take deep breaths. 2. Count to 10. 3. Eat chocolate. Lucy thought she had got her happily ever after with the gorgeous Aidan, but things aren't turning out the way she hoped they would. But she's not the only one with problems - Autumn's new boyfriend has yet to meet her parents; Nadia's husband has sworn he's given up gambling, but she's finding that hard to believe; and Chantal is doing all she can to save her marriage. It's clear that these girls are going to need a lot of chocolate. Members Reviews: As delicious as the first one These books make me smile so much. Just about to get the third one. If you fancy a light hearted and fun listen, then these books are for you. The narrator is excellent too.

About Last Night... Audiobook by Catherine Alliott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Alliott) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:58:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Last Night... Author: Catherine Alliott Narrator: Helen Lloyd Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Molly has moved from London to Herefordshire chasing 'The Good Life.' She is living the country dream, apart from it isn't really her dream. It is her husband David's. And David is, well, rather dead now. When she's left an inheritance of a London townhouse, Molly dares to consider chucking it all in. But there's a problem. A tall, handsome problem. There is already a man living in Molly's new house. And when a face appears from her past, Molly is more confused than ever. Critic Reviews: ''Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling.'' (Marian Keyes) ''Hilarious and full of surprises.'' (Daily Telegraph) Members Reviews: Not as good as her earlier books. Any additional comments? Don't think the narrator isn't a good fit for this kind of book. Too slow and without any spark. I'm missing Suzy Aitchison who narrated Alliott's earlier books. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. !! I waited for her book to come out and this is her best. It made me laugh out loud while I listened driving my car. I even woke up at night and listened a bit more. I have zero concentration these days but this gripped me and I loved it!! Amazingly funny I loved this book. I had loads of laugh out loud moments. It's great fun and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended. A nice story I thought the narrator- although very good - seemed too old to be a believable voice for the main character. Good story though. Loved every minute of it. Loved every minute of it, couldn't wait to get an opportunity to listen to it. Perfectly, typically Catherine Alliot.

The Last Camellia Audiobook by Sarah Jio

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Jio) — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:15:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Camellia Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sarah Jio Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: On the eve of the Second World War, the last surviving specimen of a camellia plant known as the Middlebury Pink lies secreted away on an English country estate. Flora, an amateur American botanist, is contracted by an international ring of flower thieves to infiltrate the household and acquire the coveted bloom. Her search is at once brightened by new love and threatened by her discovery of a series of ghastly crimes. More than half a century later, garden designer Addison takes up residence at the manor, now owned by the family of her husband, Rex. The couples shared passion for mysteries is fueled by the enchanting camellia orchard and an old gardeners notebook. Yet its pages hint at dark acts ingeniously concealed. If the danger that Flora once faced remains very much alive, will Addison share her fate? ©2013 Sarah Jio (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: Terrific . . . compelling . . . an intoxicating blend of mystery, history, and romance, this book is hard to put down. (Real Simple) Members Reviews: Addictive This book was addictive from the minute I started it. I just loved they mystery and intrigue in The Last Camellia. And when I thought I figured the mystery all out and the ending, Sarah Jio surprised me with something I wasn't expecting. This was my first Sarah Jio novel and I think I've become addicted to not only this book but her as well. Now I am going to listen to all of her previous books. Beyond Terrible! What would have made The Last Camellia better? Characters who behaved in a reasonable and believable manner to life's events. A narrator who isn't as difficult to listen to as fingernails on a chalkboard. Seriously, there is no way to make it better. It is just too terrible for words. Has The Last Camellia turned you off from other books in this genre? Just other books by this author and narrator. How could the performance have been better? Get a voice coach. Work on dialing down the whine. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Last Camellia? Well, I didn't finish this book which is UNHEARD of for me. I quit listening when a character witnessed the murder/manslaughter/killing of a toddler and decided not to report it. Really? That is how you would react? There are so many other unbelievable reactions that come earlier in the book. The one I mentioned was just the straw that broke the camel's back. Any additional comments? I hated this book. Beautiful Dual Time-Line Fiction I have to admit that I know next to nothing about flowers and gardening. For that very reason, I wasn't sure that I would enjoy this book which mystery surrounds a rare Camellia. I actually looked up camellia photos on line to help me prepare for the story. Let me tell you... this was a great dual time line story. The suspense was intense in both the modern tale and the historical story. I thought the character development was superb. Whether you know flowers or not, mystery fans will love this book. I remain a fan of Ms. Jio!! The performance by Justine Eyre was pleasant and she kept each character sounding individual - which I find amazing! Kept me intrigued! Loved this book! Well done to the author as well as the narrator. Great storyline. Had to get past the narrator Justine Eyre has a lovely voice but during certain parts (especially the beginning) she did this annoying breathy-purr thing - almost like she was nearly falling asleep.

One Fifth Avenue Audiobook by Candace Bushnell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Candace Bushnell) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:28:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Fifth Avenue Author: Candace Bushnell Narrator: Donna Murphy Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Acutely observed and mercilessly witty, One Fifth Avenue is a modern-day story of old and new money, that same combustible mix that Edith Wharton mastered in her novels about New York's Gilded Age and F. Scott Fitzgerald illuminated in his Jazz Age tales. Many decades later, Bushnell's New Yorkers suffer the same passions as those fictional Manhattanites from eras past: They thirst for power, for social prominence, and for marriages that are successful - at least to the public eye. But Bushnell is an original, and One Fifth Avenue is so fresh that it reads as if sexual politics, real-estate theft, and fortunes lost in a day have never happened before. From Sex and the City through four successive novels, Bushnell has revealed a gift for tapping into the zeitgeist of any New York minute and, as one critic put it, staying uncannily "just the slightest bit ahead of the curve." And with each book, she has deepened her range, but with a light touch that makes her complex literary accomplishments look easy. Her stories progress so nimbly and ring so true that it can seem as if anyone might write them - when, in fact, no one writes novels quite like Candace Bushnell. Fortunately for us, with One Fifth Avenue, she has done it again. Members Reviews: Did Not Care For It I was so disappointed! I had to start this audiobook 3 times. The characters just were NOT sticking. No real development of any character, that is probably why I didn't like any of them. I would not recommend this book. Just... I got maybe almost 2 hours into this book but it wasn't interesting enough to continue This should be a movie or a t.v. series I really enjoyed this story. While not a Sex and the City type of story, it is one of a kind that should be made into a television series. It is mindless and better that most stuff on television. The storyline is entertaining. I found the characters to be interesting and complex. The narration was outstanding. I would love to see more stories associated with One Fifth and its current, new, and aspiring tenants. I hated for the story to end. Not what I expected I'll preface this with the fact that I didn't read the entire book's description before choosing this book, since I've loved everything else by Candace Bushnell. However, usually I stick it out until the end even on books I'm not in love with. Not this one. I have such a hard time with this narrator's voice and character style and can't keep up with the characters in this book, so am quitting a Audible book in the middle for the first time. I wouldn't recommend this book as a great one to listen to - perhaps it would present better on paper? What? I actually can't remember anything memorable about this book. What's does that say?

A Challenge of Hearts Audiobook by Barbara Cartland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Cartland) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:03:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Challenge of Hearts Author: Barbara Cartland Narrator: Barbara Cartland Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: M-Y Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Edwina, the daughter of Lord Linley, is taken to London by her aunt to be presented at court and brought out as a debutante. Unfortunately, her aunt has an accident, which kills her, and Edwina realises she will have to go back to the country having attended none of the balls as she had hoped and expected. As her father is in France being treated for his arthritis, she knows it will be very depressing being at home in their house in Worcestershire. Unexpectedly, Betty Brook, who is the daughter of the local vet, but who has become a Gaiety Girl, comes to see her, and Edwina is persuaded into taking Betty's place in the Gaiety Theatre for one night while Betty attends her father's funeral. How the one night becomes a visit to the Earl of Atherton's magnificent house in the country for a weekend party, and how Edwina finds there are many difficulties and dangers attached to pretending to be a Gaiety Girl, is all told in this fascinating book by Barbara Cartland. Members Reviews: Another great book from Barbara Cartland!! What did you love best about A Challenge of Hearts? The story told from an era I was not privileged to be a part of. Any additional comments? Listening to the books allow me the freedom to work and at the same time enjoy the pleasure of a good book!

Girl in the Wild Audiobook by Beth Orsoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Beth Orsoff) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:40:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girl in the Wild Author: Beth Orsoff Narrator: Emily Beresford Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: For LA publicist Sydney Green, walruses are the key to saving her job and her love life. Thats why shes agreed to spend a month at a walrus preserve in remote Alaska producing a documentary - a cause célèbre piece featuring Hollywood heartthrob Blake McKinley, Sydneys stalwart client and sometimes boyfriend. But this accomplished city girl finds herself woefully ill-equipped for life in her new rugged surroundings. Despite no electricity or indoor plumbing, Sydney perseveres, even if the groups chief scientist, Ethan Eckert, is one of the most difficult people shes ever encountered - and she works in Hollywood! Things go from bad to worse when she discovers that spotty satellite and Internet service makes extinguishing fires back at the office nearly impossible, but when Blake arrives arm in arm with both her work nemesis and a sexy starlet, Sydney is soon forced to choose between doing whats easy and doing whats right. Members Reviews: A Unique Read If you look at the picture on the cover of this book, you think that you are in for something out of a teen magazine. You would be absolutely wrong. The story starts off in typical fashion, girl loves boy who we all know is only using her, her job is threatened, so she goes off on a mission. And then we have the transition to an excellent story. Rarely do we read a light-hearted romance with this much seriousness placed solidly within the plot. Sydney is so real. You recognize her character immediately with her "Alaska Boots," faux cashmere, long wool coat as she steps ashore in the middle of a wild life refuge on a small island full of walruses and mud off the coast of Alaska. She is so typically big city, all elegance, and so naive and uninvolved. But in addition to all the classic styling of a good romance, we get a special helping of insight into the hard work of environmental scientists as they struggle with minimal resources to understand our ecosystem. We leave the story with a much better appreciation of the hardships, the stultifying monotony of data collection, and the incredible value and importance of the work of scientists around the world. It is so immersed in the romance story line this story can't have one without the other. To that, this highly skilled author gives very real insight into the personalities of these characters. Jill becomes incredibly real with her son being an oh so typical child within such a strange environment - playing make-believe Star Wars on wooden walkways instead of solid ground, drinking chocolate milk, playing on a computer powered by a solar battery and taking it all as normal. Sydney's transition back to someone with a social conscience is developed with all the finesse one could hope for. And while we love Sydney, we know we hate Mr. Movie Star. Ethan on the other hand is an extremely complex character for a light-hearted romance. We can't love Ethan, but we finally understand that he has many emotional hang-ups with good reason, and when his compassion shines through, we realize he is human. The cabin scene is one of the best. As is the quiet solution Ethan presents. The book is worth reading for that portion alone. (Can't say more.) In the end I was beginning to be uncertain which of the two males Sydney was going to end up with. I truly was not sure which way the plot was going to twist.

Table Manners Audiobook by Mia King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mia King) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:44:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Table Manners Author: Mia King Narrator: Carin Gilfry Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-14 Publisher: Gee & Company LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Deidre McIntosh is everyone's favorite go-to person. She seems so successful, so capable, so just plain perfect, with a popular cooking show, her own line of cakes and cookies, and an ideal relationship with Kevin Johnson - considered one of the most desirable men in Seattle. Then Kevin's ex-fiancée, sultry magazine publisher Sabine Durant, suddenly appears, and Deidre needs help. Already intimidated by Kevin's glamorous, moneyed world-and his sister, who wants Deidre out of Kevin's life-she fears she's no match for Sabine. And the go-to girl must figure out where to go next before the tablecloth is pulled out from under her. Includes King's trademark recipes from prominent chefs, chocolatiers, restaurateurs and food bloggers from Washington state and Paris, including Jamie Boudreau, Amy Chen, Ivy Chan, Kristi Drake, Lisa Dupar, Clotilde Dusoulier, Scott Harberts, Sean Hartley, Susan Kaplan, David Lebovitz, Stephane Lemagnen, Thierry Mougin, Thierry Rautureau, Peabody Rudd, Daniel Thiebaut, Jess Thomson, Molly Wizenberg, and Lan Wong. Members Reviews: Very fun This is a great stand alone book. Of course, I would highly recommend reading Good Things also to get a better sense of everyone. But I like this book better because it embraces more characters. Marla, Deidre's boyfriend's evil sister and TV rival, gets a good dose of the story and some actual character development. It's nice focusing on these other characters because Deidre is a little neurotic and crazy at times. But that's important too - she is not made to change per se. She grows as a person, but doesn't change completely. I enjoyed this book, despite the hideous 'ex-fiance shows up' scenario which is pretty 'meh.' It highlights Deidre's tendancy to overthink and not simply communicate with her boyfriend. But, it is a fun book you will enjoy reading. Sometimes that is just what you want. Wonderful When I first opened this book I quickly realized I would not be able to put it down. We enter the life of Deidre McIntosh and get so swept up with her you find yourself pulling for her. She is the "girl next door" and the protagonist in the story. As I turned each page I could not get enough of her. This is a very light-hearted read and you will find yourself falling in love with the characters and wanting more. Light summer read Table Manners is a very light read and quite entertaining. For those who enjoy cooking and the whole food industry like me (specially sweets), it's a cool book to read. I really liked the parts when Deirdre (the main character) is working on the recipes for her cookie line. Coming up with original combinations of flavors and all, makes me wish I had my own! It's short (the type is a bit big), so it's a good book to take to the beach for example. I give this three stars because it's not a GREAT novel. I doesn't break the mold, sometimes it drags just a bit and other times it rushes it, the characters weren't fully developed (I didn't really get a sense of who they were, other than Deirdre) and even the villain of the story somehow seemed a bit lackluster. I think the end could've been more exciting. This is the second part of a series and I get the feeling the first one is better. As is usually the case.

Star Gazing Audiobook by Linda Gillard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Linda Gillard) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:59:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Star Gazing Author: Linda Gillard Narrator: Cathleen McCarron Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Blind since birth, widowed in her 20s, now lonely in her 40s, Marianne Fraser lives in Edinburgh in elegant, angry anonymity with her sister, Louisa, a successful novelist. Marianne's passionate nature finds solace and expression in music, a love she finds she shares with Keir, a man she encounters on her doorstep one winter's night. Whilst Marianne has had her share of men attracted to her because they want to rescue her, Keir makes no concession to her condition. He is abrupt to the point of rudeness, and yet oddly kind. But can Marianne trust her feelings for this reclusive stranger who wants to take a blind woman to his island home on Skye, to 'show' her the stars? Members Reviews: Very contrived plot with a pleasant cast Everything was wonderful, then all of a sudden there was a silly misunderstanding that caused the lovers to pull apart, then what do you know, a romantic final reconciliation at the end. It was a different story with unusual and appealing characters, and great description, but the plot was ridiculous, and formulaic. I would have loved to see a little mystery sprinkled in or maybe some more extreme action to spice it up. I just liked all the nice people in this pretty little story and wished them the best. What a beautiful and wonderful story... I absolutely loved this book! The author kept me extremely interested in the story with the perfect characters and their personalities. Oh! And Catherine McCarron has me hooked! This is the second book I've listened to from her. She does a wonderful job in reading that doesn't feel being read to. nice read, but formulaic plot Loved the reader's rendering of accents and the use of music to evoke vision. Besides those positives, I can say I thought the plot lacked imagination (dangerously close to ordinary romance novel) and the protagonist spent way to much time agonizing over her decisions. Loved the characters..., so interesting and different. Loved the setting but the story left a bit to be desired.in the last 1/3 ....for me, it lost its originality and sophistication and became 'run of the mill' fiction....it was like the author had trouble completing the book or was asked to change the ending. Having said that I still really enjoyed the book and the clever and original writing style of the author. A Must Listen to! I enjoyed this book so much that I couldn't quit listening until the end of it. It began somewhat on the confusing side for me at first, because I didn't realize that the two sisters will go back and forth in description of how they see what's going on in their lives. It leaves you questioning, at first, if Kier is real or not. Alas, that will be for you to find out. It has intrigue, romance, and it actually made me laugh several times right out loud. You'll enjoy it. It is Not a predictable read.

The McCarran Collection Audiobook by Liz Adair

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Liz Adair) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:47:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The McCarran Collection Author: Liz Adair Narrator: Tanya Mills Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Century Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Bridget Olasfson, a beautiful archivist with a painful secret, comes to Utah's brilliant red rock country to catalog the McCarran Collection. She finds herself caught up in a dangerous intrigue involving a lost boy, a drug cartel, and possibly murder. What will she do when the only way to save the boy is to give up the man she loves? Members Reviews: Interesting Any additional comments? A great listen and well written story that kept me hooked. The narrator was excellent and really brought the story to life. I dont usually listen to books in this category, but will be looking for more from this author in the future. * I was given a free copy of the book from AudiobookBlast dot com in exchange for a fair and honest review. Enjoyable story Couldn't put it down. This story has action, romance and many colorful characters that steal your heart or make you hate them. Great Story! This story runs the gamut from poignant to laugh out loud funny. Bridget Olafson and Lew McCarran make the perfect couple. Through disastrous circumstances they come together to aid a small lost orphan boy. Can the three of them be just what the others need? Don't miss how this wonderful story comes together in a most unexpected way. Narration is very dry What did you like best about The McCarran Collection? What did you like least? I enjoyed the story. It was a bit slow moving, but the characters were intriguing enough to keep me interested. But I had to stop listening because the narration was so dry, I lost interest. great story set in a small town Would you listen to The McCarran Collection again? Why? Yes, I would. The story was complicated enough to be interesting, but still believable. I loved the characters Who was your favorite character and why? Lew McCarran is portrayed so easily that he's easy to picture in my mind. Also easy to believe that he exists. Which scene was your favorite? The repeated scenes of Lark burning something in the kitchen. Everyone was easy to see and included a different person's reaction as Bridget adjusted to the facts of the kitchen for Lark. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Lew finds Bridget and Diego at Bridget's mother's in the Northwest. Sufficiently complicated and yet simple for Diego. That made everything simpler for Bridget.

The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane Audiobook by Kelly Harms

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelly Harms) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane Author: Kelly Harms Narrator: Reay Kaplan, Suehyla El-Attar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: A debut novel about luck and love, and winning a sweepstakes, with a cast of characters who will charm listeners. The Home-Sweet-Home Network has just announced this year's lucky winner of a brand-new, fully loaded dream home: Janine Brown of Cedar Falls, Iowa. For Janine "Janey" Brown, hearing her name called on the TV has the hallmarks of one of her aunt Midge's hare-brained plans designed to bring Janey into a world outside the one she once shared with her fiance. Janey, however, is reluctant to give up the safety and sanctity she finds in her tiny kitchen, submerging her anxiety and grief in the pursuit of the perfect pot-au-feu. Meanwhile, across town, Janine "Nean" Brown just knows that this house is her destiny. Good fortune took its sweet time showing up in her life, but better late than never. And now that it's here, the house promises an escape from the latest in her revolving door of crappy jobs and drunk boyfriends. This house will turn her into someone the world sees, instead of the bedraggled girl who others look past without a thought. Both Janine Browns head for Christmas Cove, Maine, to claim the prize they both rightfully think is theirs. When their lives and personalities intersect, however, they discover that more than just a million-dollar dream home awaits them at the waters edge. These three women (oh yes, Aunt Midge comes along for the ride!) arrive at their newfound mansion only to uncover what exactly it means to truly be "home." Filled with wit and charm, The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane is Kelly Harms's enchanting and heartfelt debut - a testament to the many, many ways love finds us, the power of a home-cooked meal, and just what it means to be lucky. Members Reviews: Terrific debut novel! If you could sum up The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane in three words, what would they be? Funny, sad, delicious. Who was your favorite character and why? A tough one, but probably Aunt Midge, because she's kind of a catalyst for both of the younger women. Which character as performed by Reay Kaplan and Suehyla El-Attar was your favorite? Well, both Janey and Neen were pretty interesting characters. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I really enjoyed this and am pleased about that, as I had kind of suspected it might be mediocre. Any additional comments? Just...I wish the narrators had learned how to say "Damariscotta" before actually starting to read the book out loud (it's pronounced, in Maine, "Dam-Ri-Scott-A" -- a silent A after the Dam -- and they kept saying "Dam-A-Ri-Scott-A")--it was annoying at first but finally towards the end I just kept pretending it was because they were supposed to be from Iowa. I guess I got used to it, but for the first three-quarters of the book, it kept jolting me out of the groove. Destined to be a movie. Laugh Out Loud FUNNY! What a great book and the narration was outstanding! I think Kelly Harms is going to be a very famous author. She has the ability to create such wonderful, unique, lovable characters, it reminds me of Fannie Flagg.

A Wedding Wager Audiobook by Jane Feather

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Feather) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Wedding Wager Author: Jane Feather Narrator: Jill Tanner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Lady Serena Grantley was born to the nobility, but fortune's whim placed her in control of her stepfather, who uses her beauty to lure young men to his gambling tables. Serena even dismissed her first love, the Honourable Sebastian Sullivan, at her stepfather's command. But when he attempts to force her into a liaison with a dissolute earl, Serena resolves to do his bidding no more. Members Reviews: Author steps over the line This is the second book of the trilogy [first: Rushed to the Alter; second: A Wedding Wager; third: An Unsuitable Bride] I found this the least enjoyable read of the three. A bit too much explicit sex..takes away from the richness of the history/culture of the story. This book teeters between good history and raunchy pornography. Since I read the trilogy out of order (there was no good information on which order to read the books) I am reading this one last. I read the third book in the trilogy first and found it most engaging. The first book of the trilogy was not as good as the third and the second book I liked least. I am a huge fan of historical fiction...but this book steps over the line from classy to trashy. Five Stars Very pleased. Thank you. A great book. The book was well written and the characters were well developed. A great book. Jane Feather does it again! The thrill of the Blackwater Brides continues! A non-stop read! As action filled as the first novel, I burned the midnight oil to finish the second! Jane Feather knows how to rivet attention of the reader. I can not wait to see how the quest for a third bride continues! A Good addition to the series! I enjoyed the first book of the Blackwater bride series. Jane Feather creates great Heroes and the Ladies they would give their lives to love forever stories.

Little Cat Audiobook by Tamara Faith Berger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tamara Faith Berger) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 02:05:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Little Cat Author: Tamara Faith Berger Narrator: Felicity Munroe, Samuel Flores Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Two novels, two young women at the frontiers of sex. Like a series of Penthouse letters penned by Kathy Acker, Lie with Me recounts a woman's sexual escapades, picking up random men in bars for a series of increasingly extreme encounters, hoping to understand love from the far side of sluttiness. In The Way of the Whore, Mira, an introverted Jewish girl obsessed with Jean Genet, allows herself to be seduced by the sex industry, determined to find meaning in her tormented relationships with cruel men. Tamara Faith Berger's first two novels have been languishing out of print. They were scandalous when they were first published; substantially revised and returned to print, they're just as titillating and troubling now. Critic Reviews: "Treading a line between sublime experimentation and unsettling honesty, Little Cat rides a wave of female sexual energy. 'Please, I want you to stay with me till it's over,' the narrator of Lie With Me begs. With writing this good, it's hard not to." (Quill & Quire) "Berger's writing is significant, poignant and consciously uncomfortable. Her portrait of female sexuality is daring, original and troubling. Berger's language is crass; this isn't missionary-style 'love-making.' This is dirty, animalistic sex. This is pornography rubbing up against the literary establishment." (Telegraph-Journal) Members Reviews: Great! I couldn't put it down a dark, sad disturbing book, but very well written I hope the writer countinues!! Potential spoiled by immature female protagonists pedophilia and incest? gross. unhealthy even in "normal" sexuality narrative. some good language use.

Holly Would Dream Audiobook by Karen Quinn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Quinn) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:37:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holly Would Dream Author: Karen Quinn Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Holly Ross often wishes she lived in a simpler time, when the clothes were glamorous, the men debonair, and the endings happy. That said, her career as a fashion historian isn't so bad. With both a wedding and a big promotion coming up, her own happily ever after seems assured. So how, in the space of one day, does it all go wrong? How does she end up homeless, jobless, penniless, and fiancé-less? Why is she cruising the Mediterranean in hot pursuit of real-estate tycoon Denis King? And why, for heaven's sake, is she chasing down a suitcase full of stolen Audrey Hepburn gowns? With the sparkling Mediterranean and the eternal city of Rome as the backdrops, Holly's adventures begin to resemble one of the 1950s Hollywood gems she so adores. Finally she must choose between her long-held fairy tale fantasy and a new, real-life dream with an ending she couldn't possibly imagine. Members Reviews: Sweet, enjoyable Sweet book, enjoyable 'light' listen. Cant say I couldn't turn it off. Was a bit predictable. A Cute Story and Easy Listen. A cute story. An enjoyable read and an easy way to spend a few hours. The story was fun, the characters were a hoot (except for her father, who became a bit tiresome and frankly, should have been shoved out of the window of an airplane about 1/2 way through the book). Even the romance was sweet, funny and, as far as billionaires falling in love with people they meet on the street stories go, well done. Hard not to like. Great story let down by mispronounciation This was a funny and entertaining story and the narrator gave it great character but her pronounciation left a lot to be desired and was rather distracting. Once I heard one word pronounced incorrectly, I seemed to be drawn to listening for the other mistakes. Fracas, gnocchi, Hubert Givenchy, Trevi Fountain and Lacroix are all quite well known but were mangled by the narrator. I LOVE this book! This book has not the most unique story line because it's loosely based off "Sabrina" and other Audrey Hepburn movies mixed with "The Devil Wears Prada; however, it was so fun and entertaining! The book visits many countries in Holly's travels. The words paint a beautiful picture of archeological sites, gorgeous beaches and some of the worlds most elite and impeccably dressed people! If you like fashion, travel and a great love story, this is the book for you! Enough already.. No place for political jibes! Like we don't have enough liberal b.s. to contend with in our everyday lives! The last place I want to hear the liberal point of view, more importantly, conservative digs, is in my chicklit, romance, and romantic mystery/thriller world of audiobooks. Save it for the lame stream media. Maybe I'm just over sensitive right now, due to the sad state of the economy, the constant threat of terrorism, and the complete lack of leadership in America. However, losing myself in a good romance, or mystery can really do the trick keeping my spirits up! To be fair, it goes for ALL the political rhetoric, that is so shamelessly shoved down our throats, everyday. My husband watches to Fox news constantly. Although, I tend to agree with their views, enough already! I don't want to hear anymore! Some may say, "Where exactly, in this book, is political b.s.?" It's not obvious, nor is it readily throughout the entire book.

Twenties Girl Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:43:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenties Girl Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 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' 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: Fun sweet read Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? yes because I like the heroine and her ghost aunt. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? the character development of both the ghost coming to terms with her past and the heroine letting go of her obsession with an exboyfriend and maturing and having a healthier relationship with someone more mature and appropriate of her What three words best describe Rosalyn Landors voice? elegant, classy, lovely Could you see Twenties Girl being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? yes, I do. I think Liv Tyler should play the lead and Hugh Dancy as the nice boyfriend Nonsense Nonsense My expectations from a Sophie Kinsella story are not that high. But usually a light and entertaining tale. this was just the over the top unrealistic, predictable nonsense. I won't be downloading any other new Kinsella anytime soon, sorry. Twenties Girl Interesting at times but also a bit boring!

I Heart New York Audiobook by Lindsey Kelk

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lindsey Kelk) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:06:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Heart New York Author: Lindsey Kelk Narrator: Cassandra Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: I Heart series book one. Get ready to meet Angela Clark as she flees the world's worst wedding for a new life.... It's official. Angela Clarke is in love - with the most fabulous city in the world. Fleeing her cheating boyfriend and clutching little more than a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins, and her passport, Angela jumps on a plane, destination - NYC. Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela gets a New York makeover from her NBF, Jenny, and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out). But it's one thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas; it's another figuring them out for yourself.... Angela has fallen head over heels for the Big Apple, but does she heart New York more than home? Members Reviews: massive fan of Lindsey kelk books. great book, love it and can't wait to read the next one and this is the 2nd time I've read them Great Discovery I am so glad I found this series of books. I really enjoyed this book, it was well read and I look forward to more in this series. Easy listening, fabulously relaxing I read this in paperback several years ago and now listened in an audiobook. Loved it second time around too. Very easy listening and time flies when listening! On to the second now! Fantastic What did you like most about I Heart New York? The story of how to get over being cheated on the best way possible!! To run away to the most amazing city!! What was one of the most memorable moments of I Heart New York? How do you get revenge on a cheater, why yes - you pee in his very nice toiletry bag of course! I love it! Have you listened to any of Cassandra Harwoods other performances? How does this one compare? I haven't listened to any of her other performances but I loved the way she told the story and the few accents Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I wouldn't say it's a moving story but it is certainly fun and seeing New York through her eyes was just like when I first arrived too Any additional comments? I loved this story from start to finish. Already on my way to the rest of the collection. Chic lit and it's finest - heartbreak, revenge and a happy ever after

Public Marriage, Private Secrets Audiobook by Helen Bianchin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Bianchin) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:12:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Public Marriage, Private Secrets Author: Helen Bianchin Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Four years ago Gianna married Raul Velez-Saldana in a whirlwind - he was the man she loved and the father of her baby. But, tragically, her pregnancy didn't last - and neither did their marriage. Discovering Raul's infidelity, Gianna left. As far as Raul is concerned his marriage to Gianna was simply postponed. Now the Spaniard has returned - and he wants his wife back! Members Reviews: He wanted HER back~ 3 STAR Bianchin Would you try another book from Helen Bianchin and/or Nicolette McKenzie? PLOT: Gianna lost her baby and her marriage when a schemer interfeared. Good Bianchin plot~ mother of Raul was one of Bianchin FIRST heroines~ FYI~ What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Raul and Giannna learing trust What three words best describe Nicolette McKenzies performance? GOOD~ very Engish Did Public Marriage, Private Secrets inspire you to do anything? NO Any additional comments? this was a good audiobook~ too bad you did pick one of her BEST for audio~ I would only listen to this once~

Echoes Audiobook by Maeve Binchy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maeve Binchy) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:54:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Echoes Author: Maeve Binchy Narrator: Kate Binchy Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: This is the story of two very different children growing up in a small Irish seaside town in the '50s and '60s. Shouting their hearts' desires into the echo cave, praying that their destiny will lead them far away from the town in which they live. Castlebay, in winter empty and grey with wind and sea spray, becomes all bustle and colour in the gaudy days of summer. The paths of these two characters are destined to criss-cross in a quite unforeseen way, and eventually both roads will lead back to Castlebay. The end of this long drama of ambition, betrayal, and love is played out in the seaside town where it began, against a backdrop of whispered family gossip and the tangled skein of past friendships. Members Reviews: Binchy echoes strongly with real life Another satisfying Maeve Binchy offering, dealing with class prejudice, education, aspirations, growing up and moral dilemmas seen from the viewpoint of the realistically drawn characters who populate Castlebay. Whilst involving some 'heavy' issues, dealing with traumas such as as post- natal depression, loss of religious vocation the story is leavened, as is usual with Binchy's novels, with light heartedness and humour which make the whole an intelligent and thought provoking read, with memorable and believable characters. As ever, Kate Binchy's narration of the book is a joy and adds pleasure to the whole experience. One of her best! What made the experience of listening to Echoes the most enjoyable? This author's work can sometimes be a little bit "soapy" and predictable but this one kept my attention all the way through. In fact the tension actually builds towards the end and I genuinely wanted to know how it would turn out. Who is going to be the body that washes up on the shore? What about Kate Binchys performance did you like? Kate Binchy did an excellent job when reading this book especially when switching from one voice to another in conversations. Her voice was a little soft and so the audio from my kindle fire HD was a little on the low side but that was solved by using my Bluetooth speakers so not really a problem. Any additional comments? I would recommend the book to anyone who likes real life drama. It is certainly worth using a monthly credit to purchase it. Good value, a great story and well read although you might like to speak up a bit next time Kate! echoes my first audio book .i loved it ,it was read really well which made it more enjoyable Excellent reading Maeve Binchy never fails, I do hope there is a continuation of Tom & Clare's life in further books, I felt I could have just gone another eighteen hours, with their story. Joy of Binchy I love the stories by Maeve Binchy and have read them all, Echoes is no exception. Her characters are real and through them she opens a window into life in Ireland during this time. Kate Binchy reading the stories is a real bonus, her love of the characters and stories shines through and her accent just adds to the listeners enjoyment.

With Love at Christmas Audiobook by Carole Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Matthews) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:55:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Love at Christmas Author: Carole Matthews Narrator: Julia Franklin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Can the imperfect family really have the perfect Christmas? Juliet Joyce adores Christmas. She loves the presents, the tree, the turkey, the tinsel, everything. Already the festive spirit is upon her, which is just as well as this Christmas things are starting to get out of hand. Her son, Tom, is out of work and bringing home a slew of unsuitable partners; pregnant daughter Chloe and her little boy have moved back in; Juliet's father, Frank, is getting over heartbreak of his own; and Rita, her eccentric mother, is behaving more erratically each day. And has the chaos got too much for Juliet's husband, Rick? With the big day fast approaching, Juliet hopes that she can stop everything spiralling out of control, because the only thing she wants is her family all around her and her home to be filled With Love At Christmas. Members Reviews: 5 Words: Christmas, family, love, kindness... 5 Words: Christmas, family, love, kindness, generosity. Don't you just hate it when you listen to a sample and all is great and then when you're about 1/4 of the way through you up the speed because it's starting to drag? I don't think it was the story, although it was rather slow at times, but the narrator had a pretty grating voice after a while. It was a pretty good story, and although it felt at times that nothing was happening, an awful lot had happened by the end. It was enjoyable enough and did have its funny moments, and when the pace picked up at the end I found myself enjoying it a lot more. Love at Christmas a very nice story Very enjoyable story and good narration.It made me chuckle a few times all about family and friends and good will at Christmas. With Love at Christmas As always super story wonderfully Narrated by Julia Franklin's .looking forward to next one.have already purchased it Loved listening to this at Christmas Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes if they wanted a good Christmas listen What other book might you compare With Love at Christmas to, and why? Not my usual type of book so I can't say Have you listened to any of Julia Franklins other performances? How does this one compare? No Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Not particularly emotional, but it fitted the bill for a pre Christmas listen, it was festive, amusing and light hearted but not too much so. Also not just a Xmas romance so suited to an older person with all the Xmas arrangements to make. Any additional comments? Not my usual type of listen but brilliant for the time of year. Enjoyed it. A lovely Christmas story If you could sum up With Love at Christmas in three words, what would they be? Lovely,funny,witty, could happen to all of us What was one of the most memorable moments of With Love at Christmas? When Holly was born, when Samuel died, and above the carpet scene when Tom came in unexpected What does Julia Franklin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? She really was Juliette telling her own story; and Julia (or Juliette), was very appropriate Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would have liked to and did listen way into the night in a very few bouts, not getting much "beauty sleep" but it was well worth it. Any additional comments? I loved it, will recommend it. I laughed a lot, shed a few tears, guessed early on that it was Myrak in the shed.

The Wedding Girl Audiobook by Madeleine Wickham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine Wickham) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:02:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wedding Girl Author: Madeleine Wickham Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-12 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: At eighteen, Milly was up for anything. So when a friend asked her to marry him just so that he could stay in England, she didn't hesitate. To make it seem real she dressed up in wedding finery and posed on the steps of the registry office for photographs. Now, ten years later, Milly is a very different person. Engaged to Simon - who is good-looking, wealthy and adores her - she is about to have the biggest and most elaborate wedding imaginable, all masterminded by her mother. Nobody knows about her first marriage, so it's almost as though it never happened - isn't it? But with only four days to go, it looks as though Milly's past is going to catch up with her. Can she sort things out before her fairytale wedding collapses around her? How can she tell Simon? And worse still, how can she tell her mother ...? ©1999 Madeleine Wickham (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks Members Reviews: Sophie Kinsella - but not as you know her Having discovered the Sophie Kinsella books by accident during a rainy holiday, I quickly went through the titles published under her own name. This left me in a position where I would either have to wait for her next effort, or try the earlier books published by the same author under the name Madeleine Wickham. Not being a great fan of "girly" books, I'd hoped that I'd enjoyed them as much as I'd had Sophie's Shopaholic series, but although I found "The Wedding Girl" a reasonably good book, with an occasional hint of what was to come once Sophie Kinsella found her unique writing style, it is much more what you'd expect of the "girly book" genre. I'd rate it a fair effort by an author writing to the standard formula for the genre, but it lacks the wit, imagination and humour which are the hallmark of the Sophie Kinsella books and which make, for example, the Shopaholic series so readable. If you like books by authors like Katie Fford, you'll probably enjoy "The Wedding Girl" as well, but if Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series and books like "Twenties Girl" is your cup of tea, you may find that "The Wedding Girl" falls slightly short of your expectations. Nice chic lit. I bought this because I like the narrator and she didn't disappoint. Story was good. Deals with homosexuality and marriage break up.

The Nanny Diaries Audiobook by Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emma McLaughlin) — Fri, 08 Mar 2002 22:16:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nanny Diaries Author: Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus Narrator: Julia Roberts Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 595 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When the Xes' marriage begins to disintegrate, Nanny ends up involved way beyond the bounds of human decency or good taste. Her tenure with the X family becomes a nearly impossible mission to maintain the mental health of their four-year-old, her own integrity, and, most important, her sense of humor. Over nine tense months Mrs. X and Nanny perform the age-old dance of decorum and power as they test the limits of modern-day servitude. The Nanny Diaries deftly skewers the manner in which America's overprivileged raise les petites overprivileged - as if grooming them for a Best in Show competition. Written by two former nannies, this alternately comic and poignant satire punctures the glamour of Manhattan's upper class. Critic Reviews: "The Nanny Diaries is diabolically funny...vastly entertaining...perfectly pitched social satire." (New York Times) Members Reviews: The Nanny Diaries What a hoot. Light, funny, fast, quick. Simplistic but engaging character development, teensy but amusing plot, a chick-flick audio escape that is clever and funny. Bitter I expected to find the story entertaining, but instead I found it depressing and bitter. The quality of the reading (Julia Roberts) and recording were good. The Nanny Diaries I really like this book. I'm usually a mystery reader but I thought I'd try something different. Julia Roberts did a great job with reading. You want something different - try this! Great Great light reading---kept me on the road and driving through those wee morning hours. Very entertaining. Great Story, but narration drones The story is very fun, but Julia Roberts doesn't quite read it in any sort of believable way. It sounds like she is just rushing through it. Hardly any inflection. The story rings true of New York society and it's hilarious. Worth getting, but maybe you should read it.

Good in Bed Audiobook by Jennifer Weiner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Weiner) — Tue, 08 May 2001 13:30:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Good in Bed Author: Jennifer Weiner Narrator: Paula Cale Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-08-01 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 517 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Loving a larger woman is an act of courage in our world, Bruce has written. And Cannie - who never knew that Bruce saw her as a larger woman or thought that loving her was act of courage - is plunged into misery, and into the most amazing year of her life. Radiant with wit, bursting with surprises, and written with bite and bittersweet humor, Jennifer Weiner reaches beyond Cannie's story and into the heart of every woman. Gut-level real and laugh-out-loud funny, Good in Bed celebrates the courage of the human spirit and features an unbelievably funny cast of supporting characters, the strangest dog you'll ever encounter, and a heroine you'll never forget. Members Reviews: A Genuine Surprise This was not at all what I expected but was a real treat. She is someone you can easily relate to and you get caught up so readily in her challenges. Finally! A Plus-Size Happy Ending! I love this book. A "normal" woman, not a stick figure with Farrah Fawcett hair and perfect teeth, gets the good guy! You can really put yourself in the shoes of this woman as her life takes unplanned turns. She DOES have a life. Most authors, and Hollywood, want us to think that if you are larger than a size 4, you never get the opportunity to have a life, let alone a HAPPY life or even a LOVE life. This book proves them all wrong. Overweight women are not parriahs. They are people who love and are loved. They are mothers, daughters, friends, lovers. Thank you for finally putting that into print for the whole world to see! Never judge a book by its cover If you are looking for a provocative romp where the heroine jumps from bed to bed, try another book. This is a romance, not erotica -- cute at the beginning, sad in the middle and they all live happily ever after. It is a light, quick read, like cotton candy, another tale of a 20-something finding out that life has nothing to do with what we see in TV sitcoms or glamour magazines. It's a 21st century Harlequin romance -- and we all need a little Harlequin every now and then. Funny and pleasantly unexpected ending The book started out really funny. The thoughts that run through a single, over weight woman's mind is right on. Funny and sad, but very real. The narration was nicely done, very believable. The characters were adequately developed giving just enough description to understand the characters relationship to the main character. The story flowed nicely and I never got bored. I listened to the entire book in one afternoon. Starts great... Ends up OK I had high hopes for this audiobook. I had just finished "The Guy Not Taken" (Also by Jennifer Weiner - which I loved). "Good in Bed" started out great. The narrator was excellent. Her voice was perfect for the main character, and she brought the words to life. The story was also very interesting... and also very funny. But about 2/3 of the way through, I found myself wanting to fast forward. It seemed a bit repetitive. I also was very disappointed because there were too many of the same plot lines and even the same dialog lines as "The Guy Not Taken". In both books, main characters were big swimmers, had fathers that had just vanished, had relatives that didn't like to be touched. I could name more. That was disappointing, it's not like these books are a series.

A Splash of Hope Audiobook by Charity Parkerson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charity Parkerson) — Tue, 06 May 2014 01:00:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Splash of Hope Author: Charity Parkerson Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: charity parkerson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Two years earlier, Faith Hope left her hometown vowing never to return, but when her sister leaves the town's hottest bachelor standing at the altar and disappears, Faith is forced to face her past in order to find her. With a little bit of luck, some devious planning, and a splash of hope, Faith may get her happily-ever-after whether she wants it or not. Members Reviews: Entertaining This is a great book, it keeps you going with it's humor, snarky ness, and storyline. Would highly recommend. Narration was cute she knows how to say the story to the point you think she is actually telling you instead of reading the story. Wonderful romance! Another great book by the wonderful team of Charity Parkerson and Hollie Jackon. A great story, with enough romantic scenes and raw emotion to keep you engaged and involved in the story. Believable characters and plot interesting enough to make you forget your everyday life. What a great escape!

Lucy in the Sky Audiobook by Paige Toon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paige Toon) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:11:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lucy in the Sky Author: Paige Toon Narrator: Jane Collingwood Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Settling down for a 24-hour flight to Australia, Lucy finds a text message on her phone - not from her boyfriend James, as she fondly hopes, but from a woman claiming to have slept with him four times in the past month. Trapped on the plane, she questions everything about her relationship with James. She finally calls him and he reassures her: it was only his mates playing a silly joke. James is a lawyer, persuasive and gorgeous and Lucy adores him. So why, at the wedding in Sydney of her best friend Molly, does she have niggling doubts, and find herself attracted to Molly's brother-in-law Nathan? The sooner she gets back to her regular life in London, the flat she shares with James, her job in PR, the better. Nathan is a happy-go-lucky surfer boy, with no prospects, no place to live, an almost-girlfriend in tow. And the other side of the world... Lucy - a girl caught between two distant continents - and two very different men... Members Reviews: Pathetic What would have made Lucy in the Sky better? There was no story just a load of garbage about someone who meets a guy in Sydney then spends the entire book talking about him even tho she is engaged to someone else in England. I had trouble listening and just kept skipping until the end. Has Lucy in the Sky turned you off from other books in this genre? No just this author Would you be willing to try another one of Jane Collingwoods performances? Yes Jane Collingwood is excellent but the storyline was ridiculous. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No Any additional comments? A total waste of time. Very Good Book but.... The only thing I didnt like about it was how Lucy was so wishy-washy at the end when the best choice was so clearly obvious. Her boyfriend was a jerk and didnt deserve her pity. Brilliant Narrator - Good Story This was my first Paige Toon novel. I enjoyed the story enough to want to try another of her books. Perhaps I'm the only one who always wonder's when the book ends, what happens to the character for whom things ended badly? Jane Collingwood was a brilliant narrator, very good at a variety of characters voices, and a pleasant voice. Lovely light entertainment My only criticism is that there aren't more Paige Toon titles available on audible - she's written plenty and I'm sure they'd be popular on audio. Predictable carbohydrate chick lit fodder this may be but if you're after a well-drawn sympathetic protagonist who isn't a tedious ditsy bore and a wider simple, satisfying yet absorbing story you should be well pleased with both this and Pictures of Lily. Fabulous really do love this narrator and yet another brilliant story from Paige Toon. I fell in love with Nathan, wanted to shake Lucy a few times and tell her to fix up but overall I loved it.

The Secret of Orchard Cottage Audiobook by Alex Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Brown) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:24:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret of Orchard Cottage Author: Alex Brown Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The wonderful new novel from Alex Brown, best-selling author of The Great Christmas Knit Off, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Jill Mansell. April Wilson is wondering what to do next - her life has been turned upside down after the loss of her husband so she's hoping to piece herself together again with a visit to her elderly great aunt, Edith. Arriving in the rural idyll of Tindledale, she's dismayed to find Edith's cottage and the orchards surrounding it in a sorry state of disrepair. Edith seems to have lost interest completely, instead she's become desperate to find out what happened to her sister, Winnie, who disappeared during WWII. April gets to work immediately, discovering that the orchard still delivers a bumper crop each year, and with the help of some of the villagers - including Matt, the enigmatic Farrier - begins to unravel the mystery of the missing Winnie. Slowly, April can feel things coming to life again - but can Orchard Cottage work its magic on her too? Critic Reviews: "A lovely book to curl up and unwind with, as sweet and charming as homemade apple pie." (Milly Johnson) "You'll fall in love with this charming book." (Sunday Express) "Warm, wonderful characters - a really lovely listen." (Sarah Morgan, author of Sleigh Bells in the Snow) "A warm and witty novel." (HELLO) "Adorable, comical and magical, this is a festive delight." (Closer) "We love it!" (Now) "Defies the chick lit cliché." (Heat) "I loved Cupcakes At Carrington's, a warm, witty, loveable listen with plenty of sparkle and charm." (Rowan Coleman) "A sparkling debut...funny, romantic and utterly charming. Devour in one sitting like a delicious, indulgent cupcake then go back and start again." (Sasha Wagstaff) "Cupcakes at Carrington's is deliciously delightful from start to finish, sprinkled with magic and full of heart." (Miranda Dickinson) "I love Alex's books, so warm and even make me want to live in the country." (Sarra Manning, editor of Red Magazine) Members Reviews: Speed up please Nice story but the narrator was reading way to slow. It made it hard to follow the different storylines. Beautiful book. A wonderful book. I laughed and cried. The authors note was especially wonderful. Well done. A thought provoking book. Not your usual chick lit book...so much more I felt. The novel touched on so many strong emotions. I really liked and appreciated the authors note at the end of the book. Explaining references in the book that would have passed me by. Certainly intend to return to the truly brave people who were in her thoughts when the author wrote this book. Very engaging. What. Lovely story This book is well written and is such a lovely story. It is well read made me laugh and cry. More please Alex Surprising I bought this as a switch off book for the holidays and enjoyed the easy listening. However when the author explained the research behind the story at the end, her words actually brought tears to my eyes and made it very poignant.

Fast Friends Audiobook by Jill Mansell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Mansell) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:18:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Friends Author: Jill Mansell Narrator: Esther Wane Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Headline Review Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Fast Friends is a warm and funny romantic novel from Sunday Times best-selling author Jill Mansell. For fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Kelly and Marian Keyes. When the chips are down, who better to turn to than your oldest friends? When bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old school chums for dinner, she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz, stunning and self-assured, is notorious as a TV presenter and superbitch whilst the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town. Horrified to discover that husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends, she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun, and the future still holds plenty of surprises. Members Reviews: loved it The narrator was great really enjoyed listening to her and the different accents she did was great Quite predictable with a few twists and they all lived happily ever after weight just drops off no one worries about money booze jobs! Great book I really enjoyed this book, it always takes a bit to get into any book but I got into this very quickly. It's quite a long book but really great. I love the characters and the audio reader had a good relaxing voice. Definitely worth reading. Good fun This was a good fun book, an enjoyable easy listen. The narrator was good, with the exception of her accents - the Scottish was really bad but that aside, would recommend. Enjoyable I enjoyed listening to this, my first, Jill Mansell book. The only criticism I would have is that the narrator can't 'do' Scottish accents! Other than that it was fun to listen to - real chick-lit.

The Amateur Marriage Audiobook by Anne Tyler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Tyler) — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:13:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amateur Marriage Subtitle: A Novel Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Blair Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 148 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Pauline, impulsive, impractical, tumbles hit-or-miss through life; Michael, plodding, cautious, judgmental, proceeds deliberately. While other young marrieds, equally ignorant at the start, seemed to grow more seasoned, Pauline and Michael remain amateurs. In time their foolish quarrels take their toll. Even when they find themselves, almost thirty years later, loving, instant parents to a little grandson named Pagan, whom they rescue from Haight-Ashbury, they still cannot bridge their deep-rooted differences. Flighty Pauline clings to the notion that the rifts can always be patched. To the unyielding Michael, they become unbearable. From the sound of the cash register in the old grocery to the counterculture jargon of the sixties, from the miniskirts to the multilayered apparel of later years, Anne Tyler captures the evocative nuances of everyday life during these decades with such telling precision that every page brings smiles of recognition. Throughout, as each of the competing voices bears witness, we are drawn ever more fully into the complex entanglements of family life in this wise, embracing, and deeply perceptive novel. Critic Reviews: "[Anne] Tyler's strength resides in her penetrating psychological portraits and delight in mundane details, and these gifts are evident....Her observations about how abruptly even the most boring life can go wrong, and about the fact that we are all amateurs in our first marriages, are poignant." (Booklist) "Yes, Tyler intuitively understands the middle class' Norman Rockwell ideal, but she doesn't share it; rather, she has a masterful ability to make it bleed." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Disappointing Being an Anne Tyler fan I found this book to be less than expected. The characters are hard to warm up to and there seems to be no thread of happiness in this book. Used to the dry nature of Tylers novels I still found this one unsettling in a depressing sort of way. Vintage Anne Tyler But Different The Amateur Marriage is a nearly vintage Anne Tyler novel:, offering a slightly off-kilter family, a fine sense of time and place and an excellent eye for detail expressed in well-turned phrases. But this book is written on a larger canvas than her others, spanning over 40 years in the lives of Pauline and Michael Anton. The story begins in 1941 at the start of World War II when Pauline falls in love with Michael for no other reason than she needed a man to send off to war. But Michael?s war career is short-lived and he soon comes limping back to Baltimore and into Pauline?s waiting arms. They quickly marry and live with Michael?s mother over the family grocery story. It is immediately clear that the couple is not a perfect fit. Pauline is impulsive, determined and ambitious while Michael is slow, plodding and perfectly happy in his small inner-city grocery store. Pauline?s will prevails, however, and the couple?along with Mother Anton and their new daughter, Lindy?move to one of the spanking new suburbs that blossomed around the country in the early 50s. Michael opens a new grocery story and the family adds to two more children. Except for the constant bickering between Pauline and Michael, all is well until Lindy abruptly vanishes, the only trace of her the three-year old son she abandons in San Francisco.

Satan's Sisters Audiobook by Star Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Star Jones) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:44:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Sisters Subtitle: A Novel Work of Fiction Author: Star Jones Narrator: Star Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Set in the bright lights of daytime television, Satan's Sisters is the story of The Lunch Club a long-running, popular ladies' talk show in which alliances are forged, careers are made, and bridges are burned. The show's famous red couch is ruled by its esteemed matriarch, Maxine Robinson, the first African-American to become a network news anchor, who maintains a hidden safe of diaries chronicling others' indiscretions for posterity and leverage as needed. But even all-knowing Maxine is caught off-guard when former co-host Heather Hope, now a superstar, makes a ratings-gold guest appearance only to announce a bombshell: the imminent inside scoop straight from the mouth of another ousted member of The Lunch Club's inner sanctum. Self-described "southern belle" Melissa "Missy" Adams has written an explosive tell-all exposing all the Lunch ladies' secrets, and she's going to reveal it on Heather's show; but the story is bigger than just the two of them. Delving into the murky waters of each of the current five co-hosts' lives and the loved ones, lovers, and support team surrounding them, Satan's Sisters dishes the dirt while serving up laughs, suspense, solidarity, and heartbreak. The Lunch Club's beleaguered publicist is assigned to track down the embargoed manuscript and assess the potential damage to everyone's livelihood... but time is running out, and there's now a new mole spilling details of the show's private panic mode. Looks like Maxine is going to have to take things into her own hands. But can even she escape becoming collateral damage? Members Reviews: Disappointed I hated it. Was so excited, but just couldn't follow it. Too confusing. Sorry Star, but you should have hired a professional author to read it. Starburst This probably could have been a fun read, but this audio version ...if only it had been recorded by someone other than Star Jones. Her personal vendetta seeped through her words with a sting reserved for enemies which left one sitting on the fourth wall of this production as she shattered it with the sharpness of her tongue. This was a wonderful getaway from my day such a splendid narrative and rich layered characters. I felt like a fly on the wall at times. Star Jones is a beast and may be the new Jackie Collions, rest her soul, for the next generation of steaming celebrity gossip mongers ready to read about the rich and famous. She's got daytime on lock with this work right here. Maxine is a monster you'll enjoy hating, and the show behind the show is hilarious. You've gotta try this one out if you haven't already. if you have, read it again, you may have missed something. Enjoyable What did you like best about this story? Entertaining. It was hard to keep up with the characters in the beginning. And some characters were not as developed as others. outstanding loves it, kept my attention all the way. can'wait for the show on VH -1

Jet-Setting Escort Audiobook by Monique DuBois

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Monique DuBois) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:25:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jet-Setting Escort Subtitle: A Curvy Girl Erotic Romance, Book 1 Author: Monique DuBois Narrator: Sabrina V. Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-14 Publisher: Riley Ford LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Mature Content Warning: This steamy book is recommended for 18+ Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance. For as long as I can remember, I've had a boring, predictable life. I work at a low-paying job and have ho-hum missionary sex with my long-term boyfriend, who calls me "pear shaped" (and not in a good way). I've never been with more than one man or explored myself sexually. That's for sexy, skinny girls. Girls with exciting lives. Girls I'm not. When a series of events send my life into a tailspin, I find myself at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, locking eyes with a gorgeous, sexy stranger who sends my heart racing. Our first night together is one I'll never forget. Or the next. Shockingly, he wants to pay me lots of money just to have me as his personal sex goddess. Best of all, he's not the only one. Soon, I'm discovering my sexuality for the first time, caught up in the exciting, glamorous world of high-class escorting. I'm also discovering myself: the independent, sexy, confident woman I was meant to be. Trouble is, I can't give my body without giving my heart. I'm falling in love with more than one man, and they with me. I can't choose just one... Or can I? IN BOOK 1, ARIELLA MEETS BRANT, A SEXY OLYMPIC MILLIONAIRE SKI RACER WHO ROCKS HER WORLD. BUT DOES HE HAVE A SECRET SIDE? Members Reviews: Great first book in the series. HOT! What did you love best about Jet-Setting Escort? Hot, steamy, scenes. Great characters. Fun story that kept me engaged. What was one of the most memorable moments of Jet-Setting Escort? The love scenes. Very sexy! Great for getting in the mood. This book also has a good story, so it's not all sex. The storyline and characters were very interesting. Just a fun read all the way around. What does Sabrina V. bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Sultry sexiness. She has a nice voice. Any additional comments? This first book kept me so interested and engaged (and got me so hot) that I'm off to download the whole set. Five stars. Very enjoyable story Would you listen to Jet-Setting Escort again? Why? Yes. This book was well worth the purchase. It's a well-written erotic romance with a strong female lead character, lots of sexy alpha males, and some very hot love scenes. What's not to like? :) What did you like best about this story? The character development. The main character is a "curvy girl" whose sexuality blossoms as through an escort dating service. Her body confidence and interior self-confidence also blossom, too. I also enjoyed the erotic scenes. Steamy! Have you listened to any of Sabrina V.s other performances before? How does this one compare? Good narration. Professional. No errors. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. It's short and sweet and well worth the download. The other books in the series are just as good. In fact, they keep getting better (and hotter!). Any additional comments? Well written, fast-paced story with snappy dialogue, some nice bits of humor, and a leading lady that I could relate to. Sexy male characters (especially Brant) and some very hot love scenes.

Little Teashop of Horrors Audiobook by Jane Lovering

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Lovering) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:59:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Little Teashop of Horrors Author: Jane Lovering Narrator: Colleen Prendergast, David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Amy Knowles has always been the plain sidekick to her pretty best friend, Jules. And whilst the tearoom they both work in on the Monkpark Hall estate in Yorkshire is not exactly awash with eligible bachelors, it's obvious where the male attention is concentrated. There is one man who notices Amy. Joshua Wilson also works at Monkpark, where he flies his birds of prey for visitor entertainment. He lives a lonely existence, but he has reasons for choosing isolation - and in Amy he may have found somebody who understands. Then a management change brings slick and well-spoken Edmund Evershott to Monkpark. He's interested in Amy too, but for what reason? Josh suspects the new manager is up to no good - but will Amy? Members Reviews: A beautiful Heathcliffe figure who prefers to live in clapped-out old ... The Little Teashop of Horrors is one of those oh so rare reads that I didnât want it to end. If I could analyse why I couldnât put it down Iâd say, in this case, itâs the characters and the writerâs voice that are so appealing. Amy and Josh are two very flawed people with some rather nasty back-story, especially, Josh, who went straight to my heart. Amy, rather plump and no beauty, is certain guys will only look at her if they think they can get into her knickers. And Josh? A beautiful Heathcliffe figure who prefers to live in clapped-out old van (that really only has a roof) because he canât stand being cooped up. The two are such rounded characters that I felt I wanted to talk to them, to become friends (with Amy). But Ms Lovering had me from the first when one of Joshâs hawks (heâs a bird-handler at the 18th century manor house that is open to the public) takes off for the hills during one of his displays and Joshâs reaction is, âOh buggerâ. Amy, who works in the manorâs teashop, has to wear 18th century clothes is kind, sweet and gets herself into all kinds of troubles, from the trivial but hilarious way her mop-capâs elastic slowly loosens around her head and the cap pops off, to coming down the dank stairway after visiting the boss where she scares the living daylights out of a boy from a visiting school-party. The boyâs convinced sheâs a ghost and thereby starts a chain of events that lead the reader on until he/she reluctantly reaches the last page where all the loose ends are neatly tied up. But the main question is whether spooked (no pun intended) Josh will ever be able to shake off his awful past and realise that Amy is perfect for him. An excellent read that kept me on tenterhooks all the way through and made me want to find Skillex and take him home with me (except Josh wouldnât allow it). Adored it! When springtime rolls around I'm always in the mood for a little chick lit and I tend to like the British variety. So when I saw that this had a setting of a teashop and a great house, I was already half in. When I saw that this had two main characters that had had their self esteem whittled down but still weren't bitter and tried hard, I was all in. I promptly requested this on Netgalley, was quickly denied so I bounced over to Amazon to buy it. When the reading heart wants what it wants it can't be denied & this was exactly the kind of read I hoped it'd be.

To See the Moon Again Audiobook by Jamie Langston Turner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jamie Langston Turner) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:50:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To See the Moon Again Author: Jamie Langston Turner Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The first step to letting go of the past is forgiving it. Every day of her life Julia Rich lives with the memory of a horrible accident she caused long ago. In the years since, she has tried to hide her guilt in the quiet routine of teaching at a small South Carolina college, avoiding close relationships with family and would-be friends. But one day a phone call from Carmen, a niece she has never met, disrupts her carefully controlled world. Carmen is a study in contrasts - comical yet wise, sunny yet contemplative, soft yet assertive. As she sets about gently drawing Julia from her self-imposed solitude into a place of hope, she also seeks her own peace for past mistakes. Together, the two women embark on a journey that takes Julia far from the familiar comfort of home and gives Carmen the courage to open her heart. Together, their sightseeing trip turns into a discovery of truth, grace, redemption, and, finally, love. Members Reviews: Beautiful Story of Forgiveness and Selfless Love I Just finished this thoughtful and riveting story of forgiveness .It is about a Bitter middle aged English Professor who is visited by her brothers daughter ... a homeless runaway named Carmen . She is a delight.This is a multi-layered story of family disfunction ,grudges and wrong choices. Deeply analytical it comes to a wonderful climax of right choices and redemption.If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. The Narrator was perfect . I love Jamie Langston Turner .Her books are always well developed with wonderful characters . Try "Some Wildflower in My Heart" which is another amazingly well written story. Not always believable and slow at points, but moving and thought-provoking "To See the Moon Again" involves forgiveness and a desire to start over. It also recognizes that starting over doesn't mean that the past can be undone. These are true thoughts that Turner addresses well. Carmen comes across as a little too good for all that she has been through, but Julia is believable, especially because of her faults. I enjoyed this book.

Baby Be Mine Audiobook by Paige Toon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paige Toon) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:38:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baby Be Mine Author: Paige Toon Narrator: Nicky Diss Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: 'He's not mine, is he?' That's the question I fear the most. You see, I have a secret. My son is not fathered by my boyfriend, but by one of the most famous rock stars that ever lived. And he doesn't even know it. One-time celebrity personal assistant to wild boy of rock Johnny Jefferson, Meg Stiles is now settled and living in the south of France with her doting boyfriend Christian and their son Barney. But they're living a lie - a lie that will turn their lives upside down and inside out - because as Barney reaches his first birthday, Meg can no longer deny that her son is growing to look more and more like his rock star father every day, and less and less like Christian, and sooner or later, the world is going to realise.... The One We Fell in Love With was selected for the Zoella Book Club, and Paige Toon's novels have been published across the world. Members Reviews: what a ride... Ok, so never heard of this series (Johnny b Goode is book 1). Just happened to run across a review on one of my favorite blogs so I decided to give it a whirl because I love a good rock star bad boy story. I gotta say I enjoyed - it kept me guessing what was going to happen almost until the very end. I was a wreck because I really thought it wasn't going to turn out the way I was really really hoping it was going to. Author knows how to write. I don't want to give away too much because that will take away from the story - but damn if this rock star didn't keep me at the edge of my seat the entire time! It was the story that kept me reading- not descriptive sex scenes - which would have also been a little more enjoyable. I loved the character of Meg- she developed beautifully into a strong independent loving ( so darn funny too) woman. And Johnny - the quintessential bad boy rock star- I just couldn't get enough of him. There were times in BBM that I thought I was going to scream because there were so many bad choices/decisions. But ultimately that is what makes a really good story and this one had the goods. These 2 books were written awhile back - so I'm writing this review to hopefully spread the word it is a good read!! Enjoy and great job to the author:=) A most satisfying conclusion Johnny Be Good was an unexpected delight and I eagerly started reading the sequel Baby Be Mine moments after completing the first part of Johnny and Meg's journey. When I started reading these books I expected light, fun reading, typical of the Chic Lit genre. Despite the many humorous dialogues between the characters, this book certainly isn't light reading. The main storyline does not allow for light reading - Meg's son Barney is not the produce of her current boyfriend but is the result of a sexual encounter with his best friend Johnny. How on earth do you write yourself out of that mess? Paige Toon (seriously - this can't possibly be her real name "Page Turn" badly spelt?), manages to do just that in a very credible way. Loved Johnny, loved Christian, loved Meg and somehow still do, despite the desperate love triangle. A most satisfying ending to a really great story! I do have a personal objection to the unfortunate offspring's name - Barney? Isn't that a purple dinosaur? I am so glad I picked up this series I've been reading romance novels for years, which means that I've pretty much exhausted the supply of GOOD romance novels.

The Same Sweet Girls Audiobook by Cassandra King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cassandra King) — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 07:55:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Same Sweet Girls Author: Cassandra King Narrator: Patricia Kalember Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-05 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: None of the Same Sweet Girls are really girls anymore, and none of them have actually ever been that sweet. But the story of this spirited group of six Southern women, who have been holding biannual reunions ever since they were together in college, is nothing short of compelling. The story of the Same Sweet Girls is told by three of the women who suddenly face middle age and major life changes. First Lady Julia Stovall, the perfect political wife, is torn between loyalty to her husband, the governor of Alabama, and an unwelcome attraction to his bodyguard. The fun-loving former jock Lanier Sanders, who always finds a way to mess up her life, has done it yet again. And Corrine Cooper, a renowned gourd artist, battles her controlling ex-husband for the affection of her estranged son. On an island every summer and in the mountains every fall, the Same Sweet Girls come together to share their stories. When one of the group faces the most difficult challenge of her life, the novel builds to an almost unbearably powerful conclusion, one of the most memorable in current fiction. Without a touch of sentimentality, Cassandra King writes of the way close friends can help each other through even the most cataclysmic life events. Both heartbreaking and hilarious, The Same Sweet Girls will touch, move, and inspire listeners to cherish their own lifelong friendships. Critic Reviews: "The story's gentle Southern humor and warmth shine....The characters are true to life, and readers will sympathize with their struggles." (Publishers Weekly) "King brings her sympathetic characters to vivid life and explores the bonds of friendship. This winning tale should make her a household name." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Delivers What it Promises With a title such as "The Same Sweet Girls" there is a certain expectation and this book meets and exceeds that. The narrator's perfect lilt kept me interested and the light and sweet story that followed a group of women for just about 40 years kept me both entertained and interested. The Same Sweet Girls are a half dozen wonderfully detailed characters that you will come to love and perhaps side with one more than the other. I can see myself in each of the girls as well as everyone I know. This book won't move you to greatness but the story soothes the soul and reminds you to concentrate on what is important. I felt like a child being read a story by my favorite aunt when I was listening. It's the perfect escape! Some of it feels a bit like a package too neatly presented and in another novel that might ruin it but in this case it adds to the comfort of the book. The Same Sweet Girls delivers what it promises! Huh? What a waste of time! I'd like to count how many times the word, "gourd" was used in this book! Seriously - gourds? The last few pages were laughable as the dying woman gave each of her college buddies a little gourd and then left them with instructions for the disbursement of her ashes in her "special" gourd, which each of them caressed as though it were a newborn baby. I thought I was reading the redneck version of Sinclair Lewis' "Main Street," except for the fact that this wasn't a satire. Loved It!!!! What a wonderful story of friendship, love and heartbreak. I could see traits of each of my friends in the characters and could relate to each one.

The One Audiobook by John Marrs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Marrs) — Thu, 04 May 2017 15:00:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The One Author: John Marrs Narrator: Clare Corbett, Vicky Hall, Simon Bubb, Jot Davies, Sophie Aldred Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: How far would you go to find The One? One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others.... (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions) Members Reviews: If you read only ONE book this year... ...make it The One. What a great, engaging, and unique story. What if there was really a soul mate for you somewhere in this wide world based only and completely on genetics? No matter your race, creed, religion, looks, where in the world you live, age, mental state, or even sexual orientation? And what if there existed a test, where for a simple swab and 9.99 your DNA match can be revealed to you? Would you do it? What if you are already happily married? Or what if your match is your same sex, and you are heterosexual (or at least, thought you were?!). I found the concept of "DNA matching" a little suspicious at first, and actually that healthy skepticism stayed with me through the end. But that did not detract from the overall vision that I think the author was trying to convey. The story is told through the points of view five main characters. Here are a few- Ellie, the CEO of a controversial mega-corporation who is both revered and reviled; Nathan, in love with his fiancé and ready to settle down, if only the girlfriend would stop insisting they "take the test;" Christopher, an ambitious and goal-oriented psychopath who finds his match and feels his life finally about to change. The book is told in fast-paced, short chapters alternating between the five main characters. This choice made it near impossible for me to put the book down and it worked absolutely wonderfully to showcast the different experiences, opportunities, and dangers inherent in this technology. As is often the case with multiple POV storylines, some storylines may interest you overall more than others. But in the end John Marrs achieved the seemingly impossible: making me care about every single one of then, even the more than flawed ones. Also, this book made me think A LOT about where the story ended for each character. Who "deserved" his or her fate? Was there ever a truly "happy ending?" If so, at what cost? An excellent book- smart, savvy, and superbly well done- that I highly recommend. I will be looking for more John Marrs books in the future! GROUNDBREAKING!!!!!! This book is amazing. Completely original and captivating. I absolutely cannot recommend this enough!!!!! Read. This. Now! Original!!!!!! Love this book. Couldn't stop listening!!!! Best book all I've listened to in past 2 year!!! Very interesting I really enjoyed this book. All the stories are so different, yet they are intertwined in a way that keeps you engaged. The ending(s) are unique and I enjoyed the twists throughout the book. All of the narrators did a great job, as well. Would definitely recommend. This was actually a pretty interesting book! I didn't have high expectations for this book - novels with multiple characters aren't usually done well.

Village Diary Audiobook by Miss Read

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miss Read) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:57:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Village Diary Author: Miss Read Narrator: Gwen Watford Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: As I have been given a large and magnificent diary for Christmas... I intend to fill it in as long as my ardour lasts. Luckily, Miss Reads ardour lasts all year, encompassing every aspect of Fairacre life. Whether embroiled unwillingly in her friend Amys marital hiccups, discussing the changing world with Miss Clare or the modern problems of good local education and rural impoverishment with the schools inspector and the doctor, she remains balanced, humorous and wise and never forgets either her most important charge, the mixed bag of children in her school, or the joys of the changing seasons. Members Reviews: Village diary This is marvellous. The humour, the events, the history. All told in wonderful tones of english diction and great sense of humour. I lived it with her, and when it ended I rushed to buy another one in the series. Fantastic. memories A good listen on a sunny afternoon in a deck chair remembering your lost childhood, before the kids call they are hungry Gentle, enjoyable series What made the experience of listening to Village Diary the most enjoyable? Rediscovering old friends in Thrush Green and Fairacre has been very enjoyable. I read all of Miss Read's books many years ago and having them read to me has been very pleasant. What was one of the most memorable moments of Village Diary? I enjoyed all of it. Have you listened to any of Gwen Watfords other performances? How does this one compare? Gwen Watford is an excellent narrator for Miss Read's books, She is by far the best of those I have heard. Hooray For Miss Read Whether it is a Miss Read novel or one of Thrush Green, I always feel soothed & happy listening to Gwen Watford narrating these stories. She is my absolute favourite for these books & is part of the magic. These are not fairy stories, but tell of everyday life, with its sadness & happiness, but from an era when values were different. Relish the nostalgia! How Refreshing. Such a truly delightful diary it takes me back to my tender years as a child and how much I now admire the hard work and patience that went into teaching back then but village life even then is so refreshingly brought to life with all the characters and such a wonderful narration by Gwen I really enjoyed this and have now downloaded more Miss Read to listen to.

The Women in Black Audiobook by Madeleine St. John

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine St. John) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:57:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Women in Black Author: Madeleine St. John Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: The women in black are run off their feet, what with the Christmas rush and the summer sales that follow. But it's Sydney in the 1950s, and there's still just enough time left on a hot and frantic day to dream and scheme... By the time the last marked-down frock has been sold, most of the staff of the Ladies' Cocktail section at F. G. Goode's have been launched into slightly different careers. With the lightest touch and the most tender of comic instincts, Madeleine St. John conjures a vanished summer of innocence. Editorial Reviews: Madeleine St. Johns witty, sprightly comedy of manners, set in Sydney in the late 1950s, is propelled by the buoyant and effervescent performance of narrator Deidre Rubenstein, who is more than up to the task in portraying Fay, Lisa, and Patty, the novels three central characters - all employees of Goodes department store - united by their jaded outlook on the opposite sex and the unexpected twists and turns their personal and professional lives undergo during the whirlwind Christmas shopping season in this light-hearted and diverting audiobook. Critic Reviews: A little gem...shot through with old-fashioned innocence and sly humour." (Vogue) "A highly sophisticated work, full of funny, sharp and subtle observations...a small masterpiece." (Sunday Times, London) Members Reviews: A Slice of Literary Sunshine When Text Publishing recently re-released Madeleine St John's The Women in Black, I was thrilled. My copy of the original edition, published in the early 1990s, was borrowed by someone who enjoyed it so much she never troubled to return it, and I was always extremely annoyed, because it is a truly marvellous novel that deserves to be recommended to a wide audience as a minor Australian classic. The story covers six weeks in the lives of a group of women who work in a thinly fictionalised version of Sydney's flagship David Jones store in the 1950s. Each is at a different watershed in her life. Lisa (her name is really Lesley, but Lisa is more romantic) is a schoolgirl waiting for her matriculation results. Faye is a burnt out party girl, always falling for Mr Wrong, and seeing her chances of settling down with Mr Right fading rapidly as she moves into her thirties. Patty is trapped in a boring marriage with a drongo, with whom she shares little but a desperate desire for children who have never come. And in the midst of everything is Magda, the exotic Slovenian 'New Australian', who rules over Model Gowns like a benevolent despot, and who manages to be fairy godmother while scheming like Machiavelli behind the scenes. It is hard to underestimate the charm of The Women in Black. On the one hand it is an intelligent feel-good novel, but it was written by a uniquely talented stylist, and manages to be far more than that. It is one of those rare books that can be recommended to practically anyone; so elegantly written, so wryly observed, and so beautifully peopled with thoroughly believable characters that it bears repeated re-readings. As an evocation of a particular moment in Australian history, it is hardly to be excelled. The audio performance was thoroughly enjoyable, even by somebody who has read the book as many times as I have. Please, give this slice of literary sunshine a go.

Don't Tell the Groom Audiobook by Anna Bell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anna Bell) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:51:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Tell the Groom Author: Anna Bell Narrator: Penelope Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Penny has big dreams for her wedding day. When Mark finally pops the question, its the best moment of her life. Until Penny checks her wedding fund and is horrified to discover that shes somehow gambled away 10,000 playing online bingo! Working under the pretense of surprising Mark with her plans on their big day, operation Dont Tell the Groom rolls into action, with surprising, hilarious and moving results. Critic Reviews: "This is a real feel-good story with loads of laughs, twists, tears, and miscommunications." (The Chicklit Club) Members Reviews: Narration is truly awful. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Don't bother listening to it. Buy the book to read yourself. Would you be willing to try another one of Penelope Rawlinss performances? Absolutely not. She sounds like she is on helium and when she reads the male parts he sounds constipated. Really ruined the book.

I Heart Paris Audiobook by Lindsey Kelk

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lindsey Kelk) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:58:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Heart Paris Author: Lindsey Kelk Narrator: Cassandra Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Angela is in the city of love - but romance is taking a nosedive.... Angela Clark is a British girl living the dream in fabulous New York. But she's never been to the romantic capital of the world - Paris. So when her lead-singer boyfriend, Alex, suggests a trip there, and she is asked to write an insider's guide to the hip city - she jumps at the chance! Meandering along charming streets, perusing Paris's hot destinations - all in the name of research - Angela decides she could get used to the joie de vivre of Paris. But there's something awry. Angela soon realises that evil forces are at work, conspiring to sabotage her big break.... And when she spots Alex having a tête-à-tête with his ex in a Paris bar - without best friend Jenny to counsel her - Angela begins to crumble. With London and her old life only a train journey away, now is the time to decide if she should stay and face the music or return to the safety of home. Members Reviews: Very good book!!!!!! Books like this make you want to go to Paris!! Would reccoment the series :D

Hope in a Jar Audiobook by Beth Harbison

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Beth Harbison) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:34:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope in a Jar Author: Beth Harbison Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Now, on the eve of their 20th high-school reunion, Allie, a temp worker, finds herself suddenly single, a little chubby, and feeling old. Olivia, a cool and successful magazine beauty editor in New York, realizes she's lonely, and is finally ready to face her demons. Sometimes hope lives in the future; sometimes it comes from the past; and sometimes, when every stupid thing goes wrong, it comes from a prettily packaged jar filled with scented cream and promises. Beth Harbison has done it again. A hilarious and touching novel about friendship, Love's Baby Soft perfume, Watermelon Lip Smackers, bad run-ins with Sun-In, and the healing power of "Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific." Hope in a Jar: we all need it. Members Reviews: Very Light Read... But Just 'OK' The book started with a bang and I must confess that was what immediately drew me into the title. To be honest however, after that, the book kinda fizzled... There were some very note-worthy sections in the book, sections that make you smile and laugh, sections that make you shake your head and others that make you simply leave you mildly surprised. The thing that takes away from the book however I have found is that it is rather predictable. After the first couple chapters one starts knowing what to expect throughout the rest of the title. Generally, it is an 'ok' book, with an 'ok' story-line and an 'above average' performance. Overall... the book is simply.... 'ok'. friends come and go but ..... I really liked this story. I loved the turns the story took several times. Was fast fun I had to sit in the car a few times to finish a chaper before I could stop. I like the ending and how lifes challanges did not always turn out happy and peaceful but like in real life the bumps hurt and the tides do turn. great addition glad I got it. Fun read Beth Harbison catches the dialogue, feelings, and life of women quite well. A fast, easy listen that kept my attention throughout. Too light I was looking for something light....unfortunately this story was too light in that it was completely predictable. You knew exactly what was going to happen, and the characters were unbelievable. Seriously, Ali is 38 and has been friends with Noah since middle school and has no clue he has feelings for her? The author should have stuck with the flashbacks where the characters felt more real and published as a YA book. Love it! Beth Harbison's books are fanatic! Can't wait to read or hear the next one!

This Heart of Mine Audiobook by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Elizabeth Phillips) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:07:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Heart of Mine Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: One night, Molly's penchant for running into trouble runs her right into Kevin himself, turning her world upside down. Heartbreak follows, and just when she's certain things can't get worse, Kevin forces his way back into her life. She and Kevin battle their attraction while trying to cope with an aging sexpot actress and a pair of teenage newlyweds. Their careers and lives are in crisis, yet they can't seem to stay away from each other. Sometimes falling in love hurts, sometimes it makes you mad as hell, and sometimes, if you're very lucky, it can heal in a most special and unexpected way. Critic Reviews: "...Pure up-to-the-minute entertainment." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Disappointing Because I really like the way SEP writes and would like to listen to all of her titles, I wanted to look at this one. I was disappointed in the narration because it was difficult to tell who was speaking--the reader had little or no distinction between characters. Since I have also read the book, I was also disappointed in this abridgement because the whole Lily/Liam story line was eliminated. I hope Audible chooses to add this title to it's unabridged listings. Nothing like SEP!!! Sweet, romantic and funny this book has it all! Every book in the series is great! Get the unabridged This is a good book but too much is cut out of this version of it. The story survives abridged cuts I bought this abridged version because I remembered and enjoyed the original version narrated by Anna Fields. Sometimes a truly skilled abridged version of a story can even tighten the original, and I enjoy Jennifer Van Dyke so I thought I would like to listen to an old favorite. The cuts in this abridgment were not surgical. It was accomplished by cutting out a subplot, and therefore removing one of the main characters of the amputated secondary story. This leaves Molly and Kevin, the main characters, reacting to the ghosts of the missing parts. It still works. Susan Elizabeth Philips writes great stories, and even the surface parts of this story are engrossing, Still, it takes more than a suspension of disbelief to help the reader understand why Molly is so loved by her family, without letting the reader see her complete interactions with Kevin's mom and her nieces and nephews. Getting to know the remarkable woman Kevin's mom is that makes it worth the effort Kevin puts forth to get over reasonable childhood resentments. I listened to this with friends on a drive that took four hours and kept trying to explain that these people were not really a train wreck. We didn't turn it back on for the trip back. Still even watered down Susan Elizabeth Phillips is worth some time. Another Hit in Chicago Stars Series !! This is another hit in SEP's Chicago Stars series. Loved both main characters as always. SEP comes up with a twist or two that makes them so different from your run of the mill hero and heroin. My only complaint was this one was far too short. I was disappointed to see it end so quickly. I wanted more more more.

What Happened That Night Audiobook by Sheila O'Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sheila O'Flanagan) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:22:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happened That Night Author: Sheila O'Flanagan Narrator: Aoife McMahon Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-17 Publisher: Headline Review Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Sheila O'Flanagan is the best-selling author of The Missing Wife and My Mother's Secret, and her new best seller What Happened That Night, with its enticing story of mothers, daughters and lovers, will enchant listeners who love the novels of Marian Keyes and Lisa Jewell. Lola has a plan. She's going to escape the village she grew up in and make it in the big city. She's smart enough - but she's also headstrong. When, one evening, she has to make a life-changing choice, she decides quickly, and without the full facts. But there's no way back. Bey is every bit her mother's daughter. An impulsive decision puts her in the path of great danger. She's left wary of trusting her own judgement ever again. Then, one night, she's standing in front of the man she loves, with her own choice to make. For both women, everything changes in a moment. But their biggest mistakes might also turn out to be their greatest opportunities.... Critic Reviews: "A fabulous tale with refreshingly inspiring heroines." (Heat) Members Reviews: Great Read I absolutely loved this book. One of her best. Interesting story moving from Dublin to Spain. Saga written over a number of years. Sheila is a great author most of her books are the same, just fantastic. Not for me I hated this book; the characters are two dimensional and predictable, the storyline similar. The hugely successful and attractive protagonist who has to be repeatedly reminded to be confident and who constantly questions her worth and judgments was just to steeped in cliché to be believable. The narration is excellent but the story is dull and pedestrian. A wonderful read Couldn't stop listening to the story and was beautifully told. A gem of a read Kept waiting for it to get better! This book did not impress me. I was waiting for the characters to develop, for the purpose of the story to become clear, but it never happened! The plot is jumpy, spanning years and years and has so much reflection of what has already been said and how everybody was feeling, the actual events get lost. The characters are 1 dimensional, unlikeable and the ending is out of place and unrealistic. There is a lot of talk of the central women wanting to be successful, wanting to have a career which would be great if it wasnt so easily said and so quickly disregarded when anything else happens. For a whole story centred around a girls skill and the development of her business, her complex identity and years of mistakes only make sense when she gets her man?? What century is this? Unremarkable. Boring. Wish I hadnt wasted my time with it. Heart warming story I don't think there is any Sheila O'Flanagan I have not enjoyed but this ess has been the best so far!

The Cruel Count Audiobook by Barbara Cartland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Cartland) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:55:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cruel Count Author: Barbara Cartland Narrator: Barbara Cartland Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: M-Y Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In 1819, Lady Vesta CressintonFont travels alone to the small Mediterranean island of Katona as bride by proxy to its hereditary Prince. As soon as she left her ship and set foot on to Katona, the blueeyed, exquisitely beautiful Vesta felt frightened and totally alone. It was certainly not the reception she had expected. Where, she wondered, were Prince Alexander's representatives? Surely His Royal Highness would not let his future bride arrive on Katona without a formal greeting. Really, it was quite unthinkable: traveling all the way from England to marry a man she had never met and then being rudely abandoned.... They tell me you have arrived alone. The words cut across Vesta's indignant reverie. Startled, she directed her gaze toward the man who spoke them. His stern, domineering manner, his penetrating glance quite alarmed her. And yet he was so darkly handsome.... I am Count Miklos Czako, the stranger continued harshly. I will take you to His Royal Highness. To her dismay the imperious Count Miklos tells Vesta that revolution has broken out and she must return to England. This Vesta refuses to do and commands the unwilling nobleman to take her to the Capital. After a hazardous journey and capture by brigands, Vesta arrives at the Royal Hunting Lodge only to face new dangers for the Count who aroused in her an ecstasy such as she had never imagined. Members Reviews: Never Mind! I remembered loving Barbara Cartland novels when I was in 8th grade and read tons of them. It never took me longer than an hour to finish one. I haven't read one since I was 16. I wish I had just left it behind me. The plot was tedious, the heroine a mindless ninny, the hero a boorish jerk, and the whole thing as a morass of saccharine stupidity. Run away and find anything else to listen to. Perhaps the dictionary would be more engaging. The narrator was actually decent, and if the material hadn't been so awful, I would have enjoyed listening. Great Story - Something amiss with file I am a huge Barbara Cartland fan and this is one of my favorite stories. But the something is wrong with the file - it sounds like you are in a barrel. good story enjoyed the story very much but it ended very abruptly would have like a littel more

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

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rebecca Wells) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:50:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Author: Rebecca Wells Narrator: Rebecca Wells Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: 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: "Mary McCarthy...and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, but no one has done it with more grace, charm, talent, and power than ...Wells does in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." (Richmond Times Dispatch) Members Reviews: listen over and over God how I love to listen to these stories. it makes me wish I knew the back stories of my mom and friends/sisters.

Indigo Storm Audiobook by Fleur McDonald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fleur McDonald) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:00:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indigo Storm Author: Fleur McDonald Narrator: Anna Hruby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: When Ashleigh decides to flee her controlling husband, Dominic, she knows he'll hunt her down. The only way to escape is to disappear and reinvent herself. Moving to the tiny rural town of Blinman, one day she visits a ruined homestead in the area and becomes fascinated by the people who lived there during the 19th century. But just as she begins to unlock the secrets of her own past, Dominic arrives in town, determined to punish her.... Members Reviews: Not much depth It was ok. Bit of a fairy tale. More suited to young adults. Everything worked out really well for the main character despite coming out of a slightly strange abusive relationship which didn't quite sound like the author knew much about that subject She found all she was looking for in her life all within a few months or so. Lucky her. New hubby, long lost family, heaps of awesome new genuine friends. And all the baddies got what they deserved Light reading though. Quick chick flick. Fleur takes it to the next level! Loved this latest effort from Fleur McDonald... as usual, she captures the essence of her characters so well, paints their surroundings so clearly, builds believable relationships and is sharpening her suspense writing skills more than in any previous books. This adds a fabulous additional layer to the reader's experience - a very satisfying read!! Great read Loved this book as it is a great read but also because having visited Blinman twice and the surrounds I could relate to this story. Such a beautiful read about a beautiful place. Great story I like the way you get transported to the places the author talks about its as if u r there living it An engrossing read Loved this novel. It shows a woman growing stronger every day, all against a vivid Australian background.

Down and Out in Bugtussle Audiobook by Stephanie McAfee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephanie McAfee) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 04:51:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Down and Out in Bugtussle Subtitle: The Mad Fat Road to Happiness Author: Stephanie McAfee Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: With her fiance now her ex-fiance, Ace has hightailed it back to Bugtussle, Mississippi, and back to her Gramma Jones's house. Her best friends, Lilly and Chloe, are delighted she's back, but Ace still has some challenges ahead of her. For one thing, her replacement as Bugtussle High School's art teacher, Cameron Becker, refuses to vacate the position. So, Ace is stuck working as a substitute teacher while harboring fantasies of running Miss Becker out of town. On top of that, Lilly and Chloe are obsessed with setting her up on less-than-romantic blind dates - even though all she wants is a break from her pitiful love life. To ease her troubled mind, Ace resolves to restore her grandmother's gardens to their former glory. But in the well-worn gardening book she's dug out of her grandmother's attic, there are a series of suspicious notes that indicate her grandmother may have had a special someone in her past. Now, with her faithful chiweenie, Buster Loo, by her side, Ace is determined to get to the bottom of her grandmother's secret life, all the while hoping her own life isn't about to implode. Members Reviews: a great read ! love to listen to this story over and over. never get tired of it! . enjoy A Dissappointment Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It gave me something to listen to on my way home in the afternoons. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Let down. Could you see Down and Out in Bugtussle being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? I could see all 3 books being made into a movie but I don't think it would last for a TV series.

The Ranch Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:17:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ranch Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In her 39th best-selling novel, Danielle Steel brings to life the story of three women, old roommates from college, who come together after 20 years, one summer at The Ranch. They had been inseparable in college, Mary Stuart, Tanya, and Zoe. But in the more than 20 years that followed, the three had moved on with their lives, settled in different cities, and found successful careers and new roles as mothers and wives. By chance, each would find herself alone for a few weeks one summer, wrestling with the present and the past. At a sprawling ranch in the foothills of Wyoming's Grand Teton Range, the three women come together and find courage, healing, and truth, and reach out to each other once again. Despite the honesty they once shared, now pretense between them runs high. Mary Stuart Walker, married for 22 years to a Manhattan lawyer, kept herself busy with volunteer work, and now masks the loneliness that consumes her life. A year has passed, and Mary Stuart still hasn't gotten over the guilt, or the fear that her husband will never forgive her for their son's death.... Tanya Thomas, an award-winning singer and rock star, enjoys all the trappings of fame and success - a mansion in Bel Air, legions of fans, and a broken heart. All the Grammy awards in the world can't make up for the children she wanted but never had, the men who have taken advantage of her and just gone along for the ride, and still are.... Dr. Zoe Phillips has her hands full as a single mother to an adopted two-year-old, and as a doctor at an AIDS clinic in San Francisco. Predictably, as they all know, she is as liberal as she ever was, and marriage was never a dream she coveted or shared with them. Tending to her patients is a full-time job that leaves Zoe little time for herself - until unexpected news forces her to reevaluate both her future, and her current life. But despite the changes in their lives, their friendship is still a bond they all treasure and share. For each of the women, a few weeks at the ranch will bring healing and release, as old hurts are buried, ancient secrets revealed, and love replaced or renewed. In The Ranch, best-selling novelist Danielle Steel brings reality to the meaning of friendship, with dramas whose truths we all share. Members Reviews: Didn't want it to end! Where does The Ranch rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Good Story with a good narrator. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ranch? The ending? Which scene was your favorite? The end! Who was the most memorable character of The Ranch and why? All were memorable however, Zoey seemed to stand-out.. Any additional comments? Very good book with a dfferent kind of story. It did leave me hanging still wondering about the other charaters.

Now Let's Dance Audiobook by Karine Lambert, Anthea Bell - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karine Lambert) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:59:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Now Let's Dance Author: Karine Lambert, Anthea Bell - translator Narrator: Joan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: Orion Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Marguerite had been living a comfortable but dull existence in a suburban town with her straitlaced lawyer husband. When he dies, she realises that life has passed her by. Marcel had been in a loving relationship with Nora since they left Algeria 60 years before. Now that he has lost her, he has lost his way. Marguerite and Marcel live in two very different worlds - one rich, one poor. They never should have met. And yet their paths cross at a retreat, and a connection forms.... But will they manage to overcome the disapproval of their friends and families as well as their own misgivings? Or have they left it too late to really follow their hearts' desires? Members Reviews: Love goes on! excellent. Really enjoyed the book. As an 80 yr old could relate o the tale. Extraordinary and unexpected This sweet story takes you in straight away. Honest and provocative. Cages of our own making are questioned. Highly recommended.

Sisterchicks in Gondolas Audiobook by Robin Jones Gunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Jones Gunn) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:12:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sisterchicks in Gondolas Author: Robin Jones Gunn Narrator: Barbara McCulloh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Middle-aged divorcee Jenna has received an incredible offer. A friend who directs an international mission wants to send her to Venice for one week to cook for a mission leaders' retreat. Jenna isn't a great cook, so she brings along Sue, her culinary sister-in-law. When the two women see their lodgings - a 15th-century palazzo - and taste their first spoonful of chocolate gelato, they know that the following days will change their lives. As Jenna enjoys each moment's blessings, Sue learns that she too can draw spiritual strength from this journey. Members Reviews: overall great This is another great work of fun and faith by the author, and fun narrator too

Toxic Bachelors Audiobook by Danielle Steel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:37:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toxic Bachelors Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Kyf Brewer Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 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: Men waiting for women!! Toxic Bachelors was an excellent read with so much feeling for the story. The characters were so awesome and really made the story go so well. I could hardly put the book down. Loved every minute of this story. If you enjoy DANIELLE STEEL then you must read this book!! Toxic Bachelors Quite a story and page turner. All of the caractors were very. Complex. Charlie, Adam, and Gray stared out as confirmed Bachelor's but life changed all of that. Loved It!! Like her other books once I got into the book I could not put it down!! Yet I wanted it to go on forever. She had me hooked. The characters were brilliant!! They did the unpredictable! I never was sure what would happen next!! Brilliant book that I would highly reccomend! Loved it Lots of emotions and changes to be made in Life. Unfortunately too many childhood memories either enhances one's Life or you have a difficult time mving into the future with happiness. Toxic Bachelors Danielle Steel never disappoints me with her books. They hold my interest from beginning to end. Want to finish reading them, but don't want them to end. Unfortunately I am the kind of reader tha once I'm finished reading a book, in a month a rarely remember what it was about because I read for enjoyment.

An Eligible Bachelor Audiobook by Veronica Henry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Veronica Henry) — Mon, 14 May 2007 09:24:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Eligible Bachelor Author: Veronica Henry Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Eversleigh Manor provides the perfect location for a hit new television show called Lady Jane Investigates. But before the film crew descended en masse, no-one could have predicted that romance would be brewing before the clapperboard has snapped its last. ©2005 Veronica Henry; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Rumbustious, rustic romance....all the essential ingredients for a delightful romp." (The Daily Express) Members Reviews: Lovely story brilliantly read. I simply love this story and it is made even better by the reader Jilly Bond. A lovely story of a typical bachelor falling for a common showgirl who has a fabulous figure and face and has made herself what she is. But the very kind and caring girl who will do anything for anyone then appears and slowly but surely he finds out how lovely she is. A pushy mother helps too as do the other wife/husband swapping characters who are very well described. Well worth a listen, I now need to find other books with Jilly Bond reading. Victoria Henry is a good storyteller. Spinsters can be eligible too... Any additional comments? Veronica Henry's books are written with humour and a range of characters individual enough to keep your interest, sometimes developing over a short series as in Honeycote. This is a bit of a Honeycote add-on, and works for me. A lot of strong female characters in this, Honor the single mother, Henty (my personal favourite), the downtrodden wife and mother who fights back, Richenda the successful TV soap actress and Madelaine, initially the archetype controlling mother to whom you warm as the book develops. In addition there's Sally, Richenda's mother, whose conversion is not quite believable, and a rather one dimensional florist femme fatale who seems about as plastic as her perfect 36Ds. This book is far more about the women than the men. The 3 main male characters are reduced to supporting roles a lot of the time. Guy is the eligible bachelor of the title and is warm, kind but a bit other worldly on occasions, his main protagonist the bad boy vet, Johnny. My favourite is the insufferable Charles, who starts as a caricature selfish husband but ends rather differently. Good mix of individual stories, steady pace to the book and excellently narrated by Jilly Bond. Only one voice grated - Barney the landlord's brief cameo, an ex-City type from Wild Oats here voiced as a local yokel. Recommend this as relaxing listening. This was bettert than some others I quite enjoyed this book, but I have just returned The Birthday Party which I absolutely didn't enjoy. The characters here are fun, but in the BP they were shallow, uninteresting and silly. I hope I can find another of her books I like but shall pick with care. Good! Took a while to get into the fact that the narration switches between characters. I loved the character of Honour, and the relationship between her and her son. Loved it One of Veronica's best! Well drawn characters who I cared about. Now where is the number for that nannies agency?

Destination Chile Audiobook by Katy Colins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katy Colins) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:06:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destination Chile Subtitle: The Lonely Hearts Travel Club, Book 3 Author: Katy Colins Narrator: Rachael Louise Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Welcome to paradise. Next on her bucket list, Georgia Green is heading to Chile, but this time she's not going alone.... The new favourite series for fans of Bridget Jones's Diary, the Shopaholic series and Eat, Pray, Love. Join Georgia Green for a romantic trip into the sunset.... Critic Reviews: Praise for Katy Colins: "Katy writes with humour and heart. The Lonely Hearts Travel Club is like Bridget Jones goes backpacking." (Holly Martin, author of The White Cliff Bay series) "It is a really enthralling page turner and a brilliant start to a new series. I can't wait to read the sequels, Destination India and Destination Chile!" (Splashes into Books) "I cannot recommend this book enough. It is beautifully written with a brilliant plot and fantastic characters. Read it!!" (Blabbering About Books) "If you're looking for an escape from the cold, winter nights, the drudgery of day to day life and love to read about exotic locations then Katy Colins' debut novel is the book for you." (Ellen Faith) "Destination Thailand had me hooked from the very first page and kept me up til 2:30am as I was dying to know what happened next. I'm thrilled to have found Katy's books and cannot wait to see what is in store in the next instalment of the series Destination India. I want to read it now!" (Books and Boardies) Members Reviews: Love Katy Collins Books I have read all of Ms. Collins books and love them all. I feel like I am wherever she takes me. Funny and full of surprises. Can't wait for her next book Chasing the Sun. Not what I expected I was really, really hoping for an interesting read about the beautiful and fascinating country of Chile here, and in that sense this book didn't even come close. The opening was quite slow and the characters didn't even get to Chile until almost halfway through the book, where our first glimpse of the country is a strange bathroom performance! Too hip for me... As good as books 1 & 2! I pre-ordered this book after reading the first two in this series. I enjoyed this one as much, if not more. As I followed along in Ben & Georgia's journey it has been exciting to see Georgia's journey change and grow. Sappy, yes? But then again, I'm a sucker for travel & love. I look forward to reading more from this author. Easy fun read Such a great easy fun read. i love this book i love this book, as well as the preview ones. I cant wait to read the next one. I got identified with the character, so Im loving them...

Hotel Paradise Audiobook by Carol Drinkwater

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carol Drinkwater) — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 04:51:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hotel Paradise Author: Carol Drinkwater Narrator: Carol Drinkwater Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Genevieve Bowles, an award-winning songwriter, is invited to visit the newly refurbished Hotel Paradise. Genevieve knows the hotel well - in fact, her past life there has haunted her for over a decade.... Twelve years earlier, two travelers meet in Paris. Full of optimism, Genevieve and Paul head south to the Riviera, where they start work at the Hotel Paradise. But when a stranger arrives who threatens her future with Paul, Genevieve senses that events are about to spin out of control. Members Reviews: Drinkwater delivers a fun, compelling and believable read in one perfect little package If you've ever daydreamed about living in the south of France, or about falling in love while living in the south of France, or about renovating a bedraggled hotel in the south of France, Carol Drinkwater's newest Kindle single opens the door on one woman's fictional experience. As Ms. Drinkwater has actually lived the daydream (she and her husband found and restored a bedraggled olive farm in the hills above Cannes) readers can be sure that the sense of time and place are true. Drinkwater's writing is compelling, as always, The characters are believable and sympathetic (for the most part, until the man strays... ah well, I guess that's believable, if not inevitable, in the south of France), the locale is beautifully rendered and the dream of transforming an old hotel into a welcoming inn is irresistible. A perfect read for travelling, whether on the commuter train, or on a plane to your own dream in the south of France. Paradise Revisited I couldn't put this book down. it was especially interesting to me since i have been to that island off of main shore of Cannes where The Man in the Iron Mask was in prison for so many years. The geography of the island as mentioned in the book was also accurate, so it was like revisiting that vacation all over again. I was there 4 yrs ago and was told that one woman lived there, but there was no restaurant there, so we took a picnic. This is one book that I will read again as I am going to Providence again next summer. Great and easy reading A perfect afternoon read I just read Hotel Paradise yesterday. Always a pleasure to read Carol Drinkwater's books. She has a way of letting the reader feel they are right there in the moment. It is a book you start and finish at one time. We can't wait for the next one. Is Carol better at non-fiction? I'm always attracted to stories about hotels and their occupants. I liked this story -- I didn't love it. It was feather light and easy reading, but I found the ending somewhat unsatisfactory, as if Carol ran out of ideas to make the last pages more exciting. She also skimmed very superficially over the running of the hotel, and I found myself asking practical questions such as where the money actually came from to run it, how the main character could possibly manage it all by herself, what did she cook (she wasn't a cook!), how was the place kept clean? Stupid of me, maybe, but more detail would not have come amiss. A good beach read. Well Written This novella was a page turner. Genivieve runs into an old boyfriend, Paul, while waiting for someone to meet her. From the beginning of the story, it is clear Gen and Paul had been in love but are no longer together.

Family Blessings Audiobook by LaVyrle Spencer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (LaVyrle Spencer) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 23:23:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Family Blessings Author: LaVyrle Spencer Narrator: Barbara Rush Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Out of the deepest grief, the greatest love. A widowed woman in her forties, Lee Reston has overcome many obstacles to raise her 3 children and run a prosperous business. Tragedy comes once again when a motorcycle accident kills her eldest son. Lee turns to his best friend for comfort, and as they mourn together, she finds emotions stirring within her that she never thought she would feel again. Members Reviews: Depressing to listen to Beings as Spencer is one of my all-time favorite authors, I was more than happy to plunk down my $$ to listen to this unabridged story. I downloaded it, installed it on my iPod and walked off into the sunset. Wow. I found the story, as narrated by Rush to be so absolutely depressing I had to give up listening to it about halfway through the story because, while the story IS somewhat depressing (loss of a family member) I remain unconvinced that Lee Reston sounds something akin to Eeyore no matter what's going on in her life! It's a much happier book (as the story progresses and they move beyond their loss and grief) and I finally gave up listening to the audio book and pulled out the good ol' hardback and gave them voices of their own. terrible reader Why is this elderly person doing the narration for this book? I cannot listen to it ... Lee Reston is in her 40's and but the reader is just too old to make it believable. The book and story are fabulous. And HEY - why can't we get the rest of Layverly Spencer UNABRIDGED? A wonderful relationship - much more than lust. A full story, a good story. This is romance with a womens fiction feel. There is a lot of grief in the first third of the book. A mother Lee loses her 25 year old son Greg in a motorcycle accident. Chris is Gregs roommate and coworker. Chris mourns the loss with Lee and her family. I dont want to read books about grief and depressing topics. But this was less troubling than I expected. The author wasnt focused on making me cry or feel bad. Instead the funeral and death was more of a vehicle for Chris and Lees paths to cross, repeatedly. Their actions, interactions, and help for each other and compassion for each other was so sensitive and loving to watch. It was wonderful watching them fall in love, even though Lee resisted - for good reasons. She was 45 Chris was 30. Yet it was a wonderful love. It made me want to fall in love like that. There were interesting side stories about their families. Lees 23 year old daughter wanted to date Chris. She had no idea that Chris only had eyes for her mother. Lees 14 year old son had unexpected and fun reactions. There is a touching side story about Chris helping a troubled teen. NARRATOR: Sadly the narrator was a bad fit. Barbara Rush has a quivering deep elderly lady voice. It did not fit a sensual sexy woman falling in love. It did not fit the sex scenes - think 70 year old lady having sex. Also she overly sweetened her voice for Lees dialogue - like a Snow-White-Disney-princess type. It didnt feel right for Lee or her children. The recording sounded odd. It had a muffled sound like talking through a blanket. I got used to it after a while, or it got better. Genre: grief with contemporary romance, older woman younger man Poor recording Would you consider the audio edition of Family Blessings to be better than the print version? The print version is much better. The recording was poor and the choice of a narrator was not a good match.

The Lost and Found Girl Audiobook by Catherine King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine King) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:07:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost and Found Girl Author: Catherine King Narrator: Maggie Mash Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Beth thought she had been rescued from a life of servitude by an offer of marriage from gentleman farmer Edgar Collins, but her future would be bleaker than she could ever imagine and married life was far from bliss.... When the legitimacy of her twin babies with Edgar is called into question, the tiny infants are taken from Beth and sent far away. James is adopted by Edgar's uncle, the very wealthy Lord Redfern, master of Redfern Abbey. But little Daisy is sent to a cold-hearted childless couple who raise her to be a maid rather than a daughter. When Daisy, at 16, finally escapes her hard life with her adoptive brother, Boyd, they arrive at the abbey to seek work and refuge. Little does Daisy know that her flesh and blood is the next in line to be Lord of the Abbey. There is a strange connection between Daisy and James, something they can neither explain nor ignore. But will the truth be discovered in time? Members Reviews: Lost me and never found again I was xunable to engage with any of the characters this is the first and last time I will listen to this author. This was a great novel! I loved it! The writing was very engaging, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. I practically listened to it straight through. The narrator was wonderful, too. I'll be looking for more from this author! Back in time Where does The Lost and Found Girl rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? sort of middling or just above. The story moved a a gentle pace giving a true feeling of what life was like for young people, and for girls, in particular, at that time. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost and Found Girl? The most memorable part for me was when the heroine was unjustly forced to choose to give up her daughter in order to at least keep contact with her son, and then lost him too. Have you listened to any of Maggie Mashs other performances? How does this one compare? No+ If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? self-righteous clergy as parents Any additional comments? ending a bit week Fantastic intrigue Absolutely brilliant story, fantastically written and read, loved every minute of it and would definatly recommend to everyone that enjoys intrigue and detail x The Lost and Found Girl It was a great book to listen to And Loved the story!!!! From Sue

Sold to the Enemy Audiobook by Sarah Morgan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Morgan) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:02:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sold to the Enemy Author: Sarah Morgan Narrator: Antonia Beamish Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Stefan Ziakas might be her fathers most hated business rival, but hes the only man who has ever made Selene Antaxos feel beautiful. So, needing to make a new life for herself, Selene apprehensively turns to Stefan for help. Except the dark-hearted tycoon is nothing like the white knight she remembers! Selene realises its not always better the devil you know Shes sold her soul - and her heart - to the enemy! Critic Reviews: "Bestselling romance author Sarah Morgan was the recipient of a prestigious RITA award in 2012" Members Reviews: Best Couple I've read about in a while! We have the typical Virgin Heroine and Ruthless Hero and yet they are so different, and so much better! The heroine is a little bit nave but so open and honest and SMART that its not something that makes me want to shake her but endearing. And the Hero does have a terrible past that causes him to detach from the world (especially woman) but he's still a good guy. The author doesn't use his past as an excuse for the Hero to treat the Heroine badly in a misguided attempt to create 'angst'. At the end of Mils & Boon I usually feel the need for the Hero to cut out his beating heart and offer it to the Heroine he's behaved so badly. Not this one. I was rooting for them the whole time and all I needed from him was three magic words. I didnt need any grovelling at all! The Heroine really understand the Hero and calls him on everything, but in a non confrontational way. She's just honest about the way things are. And when she doesn't like something? She tells him and, if necessary, walks. Not the dramatic I'm leaving you so you can notice me but just, I deserve better so I'm not going to stick around here and take this. She might have been sheltered but she's more woman than any other Mills & Boon Book I have read. BRAVA! Loved the heroine Showing up in a nun costume? That was priceless and so was the heroine. I loved her honesty, her rose colored glasses, her openness and her love for the hero. Her Father was horrid and I can't believe she kept hope and innocence alive in those circumstances at all. I loved that part of her. But I hated it when she turned against the hero. It made me take off one star for that. The ending was sweet and I would read this again for sure. Nice A simple enjoyabe read. Maybe simplistic - but isn't that what most HEAs are. A one time read. Storywise 2 stars. 1 star for being amusing. a great discovery I have just discovered Ms Morgan and what a delight it is. Now I have so many books to read. She makes me homesick for Lodon, were I was born and grew up. Sadly I am unable to return to visit family anymore because of illness, but her books take me there. Thank you sarah. a refreshing heroine and great read I really enjoyed this book. I would say that the heroine is naive, not immature. She was brought up in a secluded and oppressive way, and had almost no exposure to the outside world because of her tyrannical and abusive father. When she finally escapes out into the real world she is quite unprepared and very over eager to try all the things that she had never had a chance to do and try, leading to some funny moments between hero/ heroine. I felt it was a realistic way in which to behave when embarking out on your own for the first time in your life.

It's Raining Men Audiobook by Milly Johnson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Milly Johnson) — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 23:23:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Raining Men Author: Milly Johnson Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-13 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Best friends May, Lara, and Clare are desperate for a holiday. But when they arrive in Ren Dullem, it seems it is not the place they thought it was. May can't wait to get away from men after being cruelly deceived. Then in Dullem she falls for one of the inhabitants. Lara walks in to find her boyfriend, James, in bed with his ex. She needs the sea air to heal her. Clare's kind boyfriend Lud wants her to live abroad with him, but she's just been offered a promotion. It gives her the excuse she needs to end the relationship and find some excitement. Will this holiday be the break they all need? Members Reviews: Not up to Milly Johnson's usual standard. I love Milly Johnson books just buy them as they become available. This one however was okay but probably the least favourite of all her books. Here Come the Girls was great I listened to it quite a few times but this one definitely is a once only listen. Very Enjoyable Milly Johnson never disappoints and the narrator just completes the whole package. I've listened to 6 books of Milly and I hope there are many more to come. Her books are fun and have happy endings. Love these books and narrator. Love these books and narrator. Real-ish women characters, real problems, good coverage of this age group. A little too magical for my taste, still good listen. This is such a silly story This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I don't really know. Noone? People who like stories about mermaids? What was most disappointing about Milly Johnsons story? That I have enjoyed so many of her other books, and this one was just so silly. I couldn't tell the main characters from each other, and the men they fell in love with, yuk and yuk! What about Colleen Prendergasts performance did you like? She was the only good thing aboyt this book What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? boredom Hoped the town secret was a joke... What disappointed you about It's Raining Men? It started well, a promising chick lit / romantic read... Then came the ridiculous town secret..I mean really?! Everything else was quite realistic but that? So strange! It needed to be either chick lit or fantasy but it just didn't work as a bit of both! Would you ever listen to anything by Milly Johnson again? Not if they all follow the strange chick lit/fantasy theme... Would you be willing to try another one of Colleen Prendergasts performances? Yes, it was one of the better things about it You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Minus the silly secret, it was reasonably well written

666 Park Avenue Audiobook by Gabriella Pierce

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gabriella Pierce) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:02:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 666 Park Avenue Author: Gabriella Pierce Narrator: Ilyana Kadushin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: What if your mother-in-law turned out to be an evil, cold-blooded witch... literally? Ever since fabulously wealthy Malcolm Doran walked into her life and swept her off her feet, fledgling architect Jane Boyle has been living a fairy tale. When he proposes with a stunning diamond to seal the deal, Jane can't believe her incredible luck and decides to leave her Paris-based job to make a new start with Malcolm in New York. But when Malcolm introduces Jane to the esteemed Doran clan, one of Manhattan's most feared and revered families, Jane's fairy tale takes a darker turn. Soon everything she thought she knew about the world and herself is upended. Now Jane must struggle with newfound magical abilities and the threat of those who will stop at nothing to get them. Members Reviews: Different than the TV show, but a good different Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Listening to this book was well worth the time put into it. The story was fun, exciting and intriguing. What was one of the most memorable moments of 666 Park Avenue? When we realize what of the main characters is actually capable of, it all turns around. Do you think 666 Park Avenue needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, I think the book was wrapped up nicely and a follow-up book isn't needed. Any additional comments? I watched the TV show and enjoyed it, but the book was so much better. Where relationships and strange coincidences on the TV show felt forced, they made sense and flowed better in the book. Well worth the listen. Loved it! Fun listen, interesting characters. Would you listen to 666 Park Avenue again? Why? This was a fun book, with an excellent narrator. A great listen. Who was your favorite character and why? The girl who worked in the cake shop was my favorite character. Have you listened to any of Ilyana Kadushins other performances before? How does this one compare? I've never listened to this author's books before, but this was a great bet. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I thought it was entertaining, fun, and a great book to get lost in. Any additional comments? If I had gone by the negative comment about this book, I would have missed out. This is a really fun listen. Don't miss out. Painful attempt at a novel. What would have made 666 Park Avenue better? The story is extremely slow paced, yet it moves you along expecting there to be an actual ending. Well or at least a story to be told. What was most disappointing about Gabriella Pierces story? The better question would be what did not disappoint. You listen to the story and it keeps you with it expecting something to happen. Anything really. But nothing ever does. There is no ending to the story, no highlights, nothing.It's like a wet dream just after waking up in the morning. You know there is potential in the story and you can imagine an infinite number of twists and turns that would make the experience a pleasurable one. Yet once you are fully awake, it is simply deeply unsatisfying.The story leaves you hanging with tantalizing possibilities without ever resolving to anything.

Mini Shopaholic Audiobook by Sophie Kinsella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Kinsella) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:53:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mini Shopaholic Subtitle: A Novel Author: Sophie Kinsella Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 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 beBaby Dior, Little Marc Jacobs, and Dolce & Gabbana for toddlersadorable 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 shopnot Beckys personal shopping clientele, not her friends, nobody. And with Luke in the doldrums, its time for Becky to step inwith a party: A surprise birthday party for Luke (on a budget) is the perfect antidote to everyones woes. At first. Will Becky manage to keep the party of the year a surprise? Can she hire jugglers, fire-eaters, and acrobats at a discount? Will enlisting the help of Lukes unflappable assistant to convince him to have another baby realize her dream of matching pom-poms? Will Minnie find a new outlet for her energetic and spirited nature (perhaps one with sixty percent markdowns)? She is, after all, a chip off the old shopping block. And everyone knows a committed shopper always finds a way. Members Reviews: Eagerly awaited & Loved it! I have been eagerly awaiting the next book in the Shopaholic series and I LOVED this one! Her daughter is a fantastic a mini Rebecca with all the shopaholic urges of her mom! I always love the lighthearted-witty plot of the shopaholic series and Sophie Kinsella did not let me down. Mini Shopaholic I am new to the audio book scene and thought I'd be missing something by listening and not reading but was pleasantly surprised. I still laughed out loud often. I think the narrator did a great job! I would highly recommend!

Disengaged Audiobook by Beth Orsoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Beth Orsoff) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:01:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Disengaged Author: Beth Orsoff Narrator: Emily Beresford Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Two years after a messy breakup and move to Los Angeles, entertainment accountant Allie Zenet has finally found happiness with her handsome fiancé, Brad, an ambitious studio exec. Brad offers stability, companionship, great sex - and a domineering mother hell-bent on planning the couples wedding. While her friends are busy with their own chaotic love lives, Allie works through her pre-wedding jitters with good-looking acquaintance Jax Montgomery. And soon warm feelings give way to cold feet as Allie questions whether having that gorgeous, sparkling diamond on her finger is worth spending her future with Brad - and his mother. Disengaged is all about getting to "I do" by saying "I wont". Members Reviews: I hate to say it, but... ...I have to agree with conservative reader's review. The book wasn't bad. Just, well, like the others said, predictable. At least most of it. When Allie caught Brad, uh, well read it and see, I have to admit I was surprised by that. I shouldn't have been because it had actually been hinted at early on. That's why I'm rating it as high as I am. The one likable female (in my opinion) got very little mention. On a different note, Ms. Orsoff, I have to ask; are you an ABC soaps fan? If you are, you'll know what clued me in. I have to admit, that part of the story was really amusing because I recognized certain things. I'm not giving up on Ms. Orsoff just yet. I still have two other books. I just hope they had a little more intrigue. Barely Okay This is my first book by this author and I think it will be my last. I was hoping to find a new fun, witty, thoughtful, "chick lit" writer, Beth Orsoff is not it. This book just seems so one dimensional from the characters to the plot. I realize that there are very few original plot lines. Stories are basically just based on a few story lines but that what makes a good writer, seeing what they can do with those stories. DisEngaged is just so basic. The main character's best friend in New York describes her as being crazy but I the good way. I did not see any of that crazy, quirky personality. I actually didn't think she had a personality at all. The most insulting part of this book is the "magic wand" approach the author uses to resolve conflict, it feels like the author is being lazy or just uncreative to figure out interesting resolutions. Reading this book made me really appreciate the time and effort it takes writers to make multidimensional characters and plot lines even for chick lit, light beach reads and romance novels. If you are looking for fun, light, entertaining books check out: Meg Cabot Ne Queen of Babble Series, and the Heather Wells Series; Linda Frances Lee, The Ex Debutant; Jill Mansell and Emily Giffen Most Enjoyable I liked Allie a lot, her mom was a good representation of her generation. Loved her friend Clair,with her loyalty and support, also her ideas for spicing up a relationship. Brad the fiancé wasn't likeable of course, his mother the typical rich, judgmental snob. I think Jax was a sweetie and tho there were a couple of issues I think things turned out perfectly. A keeper I loved this book. I disagree with the reviewers who didn't think the book had much of a plot. I liked the plot because a lot of unexpected things happened and I had to keep reading to see what would go on with Allie next.

Sammy's Hill Audiobook by Kristin Gore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kristin Gore) — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 15:27:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sammy's Hill Author: Kristin Gore Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Comedy writer and middle daughter of Al Gore, Kristin Gore has written a funny and moving debut novel about life on Capitol Hill as seen through the eyes of Samantha Joyce, a 26-year-old health care analyst to Ohio Junior Senator Robert Gary. Hard working, idealistic, extremely competent, as well as neurotic and prone to daydreaming, Sammy, as she's known to her friends, has little time for anything, much less a relationship. But in the midst of lobbying and late-night dinners at the office, she meets Aaron Driver, who is hot, smart, and sweet, and who, after a night of binge drinking at a bachelor party, proclaims his love for her. But how will Sammy balance her 70-plus hour weeks with her budding romance, while keeping her best friend's slimy boyfriend from hitting on her, and making time for family, who insist her outfits match the centerpiece? ©2004 Kristin Gore; (P)2004 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "A fun, fast read, anchored by likable heroine Samantha Joyce....[Samantha's] self-deprecating sense of humor and idealism will keep readers entertained." (Publishers Weekly) "Bridget Jones in high-wonk Washington mode." (The New York Times) "An enchanting, downright hilarious debut....Readers will have fun trying to figure out the real political figures represented in Gore's book, but the true joy is the delightful Sammy herself, a quirky, clever, and completely lovable heroine whose charming narration is guaranteed to have readers in stitches." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Not Funny at All! I was looking forward to listening to what I thought would be an amusing story from a former comedy writer. Instead, after listening for an hour, this became the first book from Audible I could not finish. The author tries much too hard to make her main character, Sammy, quirky and funny, but her efforts fall flat. Sammy is just plain weird and the long winded health care policy lectures served to only slow down the narrative. In the beginning of the book, the character is rushing to get ready for work when she starts wondering what it would be like to have the use of only one arm. So she ties up one arm so she can't use it. When she arrives at work, one of her co-workers notices that she is wearing one sneaker and one sandal. Apparently she couldn't turn on her closet light with only one arm, so couldn't see her shoes when she was getting dressed. Stop and think - just how did she tie the shoelaces on the shoe and buckle the strap of the sandal with one hand? Could she not feel that these were completely different shoes? And she goes all day without changing shoes! Can you imagine how uncomfortable that would be? This sloppy writing and a totally unappealing main character were enough to make me abandon this one. I suggest that you do the same. The narration was just average as well. Not your average chick lit I love the typical chick lit - this is anything but typical. It's fun and silly and off the normal path (formula). I have read it once and listed multiple times and will again. Love this. too cute The "cuteness" of the character just got rather silly after a while. Great listen! Loved it -- both the writing and the narrating. Can't wait for another winner from Kristin Gore.

Nobody's Cinderella Audiobook by Joan Reeves

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joan Reeves) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:40:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nobody's Cinderella Subtitle: San Antone Two-Step, Book 1 Author: Joan Reeves Narrator: Nicole Colburn Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-12 Publisher: Joan Reeves Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In this sassy, sexy romantic comedy, Darcy Benton is the oldest cliché in the world - a woman in love with her boss. Other than that little quirk, Darcy is no-nonsense, practical, mature, and sober. She's just the kind of woman Chase Whitaker wants as head of accounting for his company. She's definitely not the kind of woman he wants in his bed. Enter Darcy's meddling, matchmaking best friend who has a plan to transform Darcy into a hottie designed to attract Chase's interest. All it takes? A couple of little lies. Oh, and a wish on a star. Darcy should have heeded that old advice. Be careful what you wish for. Nobody's Cinderella is book one of San Antone Two-Step. Members Reviews: Another Fluffy, Fun Read While Nicole Colburn isn't the best narrator, she did grow on me. The story is cute, and formulaic. However, the journey was fun. The ugly, strait-laced, dowdy accountant becomes a beautiful, sexy, hot woman that the boss couldn't keep his eyes (hands) off of. Great book to listen to while doing chores or walking. I really enjoyed it. You have to love Nobody's Cinderella !!! What did you love best about Nobody's Cinderella? Another very enjoyable book by Joan Reeves! Joan has a way of making the characters in her books seem as if they could be your neighbor. As an avid audiobook listener, I enjoy it when a narrator makes the characters really come to life. It is what I look for in the audio samples... before I buy. I sincerely think the narrator does a good job and don't understand how anyone could say that this one is monotone. Anything, but!!! I would definitely buy another book narrated by Nicole Colburn. In any case, Joan Reeves does another fine job with this story, Darcy and Janet rock... can't wait for the next one. Two thumbs up!!! TERRIBLE narrator Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would not recommending this book. Mostly because this narrator is horrible. If youve listened to books by Joan Reeves before, how does this one compare? The story is good enough. Nothing really exciting or special about the story but good enough. What didnt you like about Nicole Colburns performance? I will be avoiding any future books read by this narrator. She is sooo mono tone and has terrible fluctuations. Could you see Nobody's Cinderella being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Not really the story line is so overused as it is. Waste of time I live in Australia and would find it very expensive to telephone to swap a book, but if I was going to exchange a book for another title, this would certainly be one of them. I did quite enjoy Joan Reeves other title - Old Enough to Know Better (the first of her books I had heard). It was light, but entertaining. Unfortunately, I found this book silly, unrealistic - to the extreme with a very poor story line. Sorry, I don't usually put an author down, but I really don't think this particular title is really worth the effort. It is a shame, but it has turned me off trying any of her other titles. Good Book..... BAD Narrator! Pretty good book but BAD BAD BAD narrator, ruined the whole book for me, nearly stopped reading about 5 times, needs a narrator like Becca Patoe (I think thats her last name, off fifty shades) someone with a bit of enthusiasm and not one mono tone voice throughout the WHOLE book.

The Friday Night Knitting Club Audiobook by Kate Jacobs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Jacobs) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:12:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Friday Night Knitting Club Author: Kate Jacobs Narrator: Regina Reagan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-08 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: And as the needles clack, and the garments grow, the conversation moves on from patterns and yarn to life, love and everything. They may be different ages, from different backgrounds and facing different problems, but they are drawn together by threads of affection that prove as durable as the sweaters they knit. Critic Reviews: "Worth taking a duvet day for." (Heat) "Have a tissue box ready for this emotional rollercoaster of a book." (She magazine) Members Reviews: Get this book!!! This is the most lovely, heartwarming, funny and inspiring tale that I have listened to in ages. You don't have to be into knitting to love the book although it inspired me to take it up again (in a fashion - just some groovy wool in the sale to make a scarf) after having been taught how to knit by my dearly beloved and now sadly departed Gran. I didn't want this book to end and now I am searching Audible for something equally as good. Definitely worth a listen Absolutely Brilliant I 'read' this book months and months ago and it is still in my head. Brilliant book by a brilliant writer. A must read! So this is why I knit... A lovely and peaceful book with rich interwoven characters that you just can't help loving. Made me laugh and cry. The wisdom of knitting and life rolled into one. the friday night knitting club fantastic. if you love the art of knitting and a good story this one is for you. this audiobook will keep you captivated until the very end. I don't normally do girly books, but.... Would you consider the audio edition of The Friday Night Knitting Club to be better than the print version? Because I wanted to knit whilst listening to it, yes! Who was your favorite character and why? Georgia, so strong, kind and forgiving. Have you listened to any of Regina Reagans other performances? How does this one compare? No Any additional comments? Loved this book so much, listening to it was like having a warm hug

Bridget Jones Audiobook by Helen Fielding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Fielding) — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:49:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bridget Jones Subtitle: The Edge of Reason Author: Helen Fielding Narrator: Rosalyn Landom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Picking up where her blockbuster best-selling Bridget Jones's Diary left off, The Edge of Reason finds Bridget in an up and down relationship with Mark Darcy. It's four weeks later, and already the honeymoon is over: the man of her dreams votes conservative and folds his clothes at night, making Bridget feel pressured to do so as well. But all of these problems pale in comparison to Rebecca, a beautiful, man-hunting arch-nemesis without a girlfriend code of ethics when it comes to stealing another woman's man. As always, Bridget's best Singleton friends Jude and Shaz are there to give her advice from the pages of Getting the Love Your Want and Keeping the Love You Find with some unexpected results. ©1999 Helen Fielding; (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Funnier and more accomplished than the original diary, and in fact takes recognition humor into a new dimension. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is a glorious read, and there is a laugh on every page." (The London Sunday Times Books) Members Reviews: fun story, excellent narrator The narrator brings this story to life with a fabulous voice for Bridget that really enhances the self-deprecating humor. I have listened to it nearly a dozen times in the two years since I bought it! It is laugh-out-loud funny, thanks to the witty author and the narrator's performance. I wish Audible would add an unabridged version of Bridget Jones' Diary by the same narrator. As for the storyline in The Edge of Reason, it is very, very different from the movie, so don't pass on this book just because you may have seen the film. If you liked either of the Bridget Jones movies, you will love this audio book. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (Unabridged) If you loved the first Bridget Jones book, you'll love this one. 10 times better than the movie, then again, aren't they always! Entertaining I found this book entertaining, and the narrator was great. I felt it dragged on a bit too long, and at points I got rather bored. I wanted something silly and entertaining to listen to while lying down with/rocking my young toddler to sleep, and this fit the bill. I kind of wish I'd gotten it from the library instead of wasting an Audible credit on it, though. A friend in audio format: Credit proof for ladies! Where does Bridget Jones rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I do not rank titles by number because it is like asking a wine taster to rank all wine on the same scale: It would be unfair to both future listeners and to the art of audio. However, I bought this with cash since I wanted a book which I knew I would return to again and again. Once, Helen Fielding had the thrown of feel-good safely in her very capable hands. Then, came author after author none could take her place, still: Internet grew, many young people might find the chapter in which Bridget talks about not "getting the online thing" acient, in reality it is an image on what the genere used to be before Carrie, Blackberry Z10 and iPadt's. Surely Bridget is naive, not thin and she'd be glued to the Audible self-help section. Which is why this IS essansial. It stands the test of time like no other "feel-good" book. I first read this when it came out:One time.

I Don't Know How She Does It Audiobook by Allison Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allison Pearson) — Fri, 11 Oct 2002 20:40:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Don't Know How She Does It Subtitle: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother Author: Allison Pearson Narrator: Emma Fielding Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 279 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: In a novel that is at once uproariously funny and achingly sad, Allison Pearson captures the guilty secret lives of working women - the self-recrimination, the comic deceptions, the giddy exhaustion, the despair - as no other writer has. Kate Reddy's conflict - How are we meant to pass our days? How are we to reconcile the two passions, work and motherhood, that divide our lives? - gets at the private absurdities of working motherhood with humor, drama, and bracing wisdom. Critic Reviews: "Delightfully fast moving and breathlessly readable, with dozens of laugh-aloud moments and many tenderly touching ones." (Publishers Weekly) "A rare and beautiful hybrid: a devastatingly funny novel that's also a compelling fictional world." (Amazon.com) "A compelling manifesto on the plight of working mothers that manages to be both angry and funny." (Booklist) Members Reviews: I Don't Know How She Does It This is the best audio book I have listened to. The book itself, about a busy executive mother trying to juggle the demands of work, marriage, child rearing, is poignant but written so that it is drolly comic as well. The reading is the best I have heard -- good change of voice for different characters, filled with nuance and absolutely perfect for the book. I Don't Know How She Does It Very funny, witty, and appropriate to today's career moms. The reader is excellent. It keeps you longing for more. Entertaining, not deep... If you're looking for a book that gives you a real insight into the life of a working mom of two, this gives you a pretty good idea... but if you're looking for this book to give you insight and ANSWERS, it won't do that. Duh, it's a work of fiction. It is, however, entertaining, although a tad tedious and run-on at times. It's the perfect book to listen to as you wash dishes and vacuum... Funny & Enjoyable This is my first review of an audiobook but I could not fail to drop a line of support for this piece. It is realistic and thought provoking while keeping you smiling, as well as laughing out loud at times, throughout. The narration is excellent with the wonderful British accent and character work. I usually go slowly, in bits an pieces, stories that are based a little too much on reality and not enough mystery, romance, etc. but I found I could hardly put this one down because you wanted to see how she would pull it all together and to enjoy the next poignant or laughable moment. It is also wonderful how she doesn't just leave you hanging at the end not knowing how the loose ends are tied up or thinking that everything was truly figured out and understood. There are bits and pieces of us all throughout this book and I agreed that it would be a fun book for guys to read to get a quick view of the craziness that often fills a women's world. Superb The wonderful narration and fascinating main character make this one of the best audio books I've ever come across. Great!

From Notting Hill to New York...Actually Audiobook by Ali McNamara

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ali McNamara) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:58:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/704/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Notting Hill to New York...Actually Subtitle: The Notting Hill series, Book 2 Author: Ali McNamara Narrator: Finty Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-22-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit Publisher's Summary: Scarlett O'Brien, utterly addicted to romantic films, has found her leading man. She's convinced Sean is Mr Right, but the day-to-day reality of a relationship isn't quite like the movies. With Sean constantly away on business, Scarlett and her new best friend, Oscar, decide to head to New York for the holiday of a lifetime. From one famous landmark to the next, Scarlett and Oscar make many new friends during their adventure - including sailors in town for Fleet Week, a famous film star, and Jamie & Max, a TV reporter and cameraman. Scarlett finds herself strangely drawn to Jamie; they appear to have much in common: a love of films and Jamie's search for a parent he never knew. But Scarlett has to ask herself why she is reacting like this to another man when she's so in love with Sean. Critic Reviews: "An endearing, romantic and fun read." (Closer 'Sparky, fun and endearing' Katie Fforde Members Reviews: A REAL FUN BOOK TO LISTEN TO I had so much enjoyment and fun with this book. I found myself eager to catch up on the next installment each morning. It was so funny in places and took me on a tour of NYC with surprises around many corners. English Scarlett's best friend is "out there" Oscar, Sean the boring boyfriend back in the UK, and Jamie is the handsome new "friend" - yes its quite typical chick-lit but it does have some great twists and turns. With all the various movie and TV references, movie stars, NY landmarks and shops, you feel very familiar with the book. Cant say much more - dont want to even hint on the big twist but I highly recommend this story, especially if you are planning a trip to NY. Worth the credit What did you love best about From Notting Hill to New York...Actually? The colourful descriptions of New York City thruout the book you felt you were there. What did you like best about this story? The many different twists, at first I was not sure about this book but once Scarlett and Oscar arrived in NYC I did not want it to end. Which scene was your favorite? The last scene the treasure hunt. Any additional comments? This was a good easy listen nothing too deep but I really enjoyed it. Real chick lit, if this is the genre you enjoy this is for you. "Everything happens for a reason." I fell in love with Scarlett O'Brien in From Notting Hill with Love... Actually. She so easily made me laugh, and I adored her love of all things movie related. I was excited to see that there was going to be a sequel, even though we had to wait quite a long time between book one and two. This story picks up shortly after book one. We find Scarlett and Sean settled into the routine of normal life. You get the impression that things are just that, normal. When a book ends and the characters get their happily ever after, you don't think about how their life is going to now carry on the same way your life does. Work, cooking dinner, taking out the garbage, etc... I wouldn't say Scarlett and Sean are tired of each other or want to move on, it's nothing like that. It's just that you get the idea that Scarlett is a bit.. bored. So Sean suggests that she go to New York to visit her father. I will be honest to say that at first, I was nervous when Scarlett meets Jamie in New York. I did NOT want this to turn into a love triangle.