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Review: Misadventures of a Backup Bride (Misadventures #4) by Shayla Black
Who is Fooling Who is the Question!
Misadventures of a Backup Bride is #04 in the Misadventures Series by Shayla Black.
Christian Fox and Lucy Rivers narrates.
HEA with No cliffhangers!
This is a Multi Author series, written as a standalone. You do not need to read them in order.
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Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
Content Advisory: High heat
There is sex, dirty talk, and dirty thoughts. 👍
At the time of this posting, this title is currently available as part of the Audible Romance Package.
I’ve listened to several titles in this series and they have all been very steamy! The stories are page turners too, which makes them a win, win for me! The consistency as a whole has been great even though this is a multi author series of standalones. Most of the Misadventures can be found in the library as well as various subscription services so they are easy to come by.
Carson ❤ Ella
Carson Frost is trying to salvage the business left to him by his birth father, but his rash choices are coming back to haunt him. He took a deal with a competitor for the money he needed to keep the business afloat and the shiny coins aren’t shiny or even real coins anymore. In an effort to get out of the deal he hires Ella Hope to be the long lost love of his life … that will get him out of his current engagement … and then dump him at the altar … Simple, Right?
Ella Hope is a struggling actress. Her love life, as well as her bank account, have seen better days. She remembers Carson and how she would of been interested if she were not on a date with his friend. The call was welcomed timing. Spending time with the hot guy from the party while padding her bank account sounds like a solid plan. She is a professional … she can do this … Simple, Right?
“Am I really waxing poetic about her damn knee?”
— Carson
It wasn’t Simple! Things heat up fast, and their well laid plans go out the window. As the outside players keep changing the rules, things get crazy. Well, more crazy, because things started there in the first place. Lies become real, while the real becomes lies. Don’t believe anyone till its all said and done! A good time will be had, and that is not a lie!
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Shayla Black is a go-to for racier reads with awesome characters. 😊 She did not disappoint with this title.
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Christian Fox and Lucy Rivers narrate this title with alternating POVs. Both individually did a great job in their pacing and emotion. I do wish it would of been a true Duet though, because they end up, by default, competing with each other for who did the character better. It’s really hard to pick a clear winner.
Christian Fox
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Normal speed was fine, however I listened at 0.90x. It is my personal preference.
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Audiobook obtained through Audible Romance Package.
Review: Christmas Lovebirds (Have A Hart, #1) By Rachelle Ayala
Lovebirds Prove the Power of True Love!
Christmas Lovebirds is #01 in the Have A Hart Series by Rachelle Ayala.
Jennifer Groberg narrates.
HEA with No cliffhangers!
These are about the members of the Hart family. The characters are all up in each others lives and stories so I would suggest you read them in order.
Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
Content Advisory:
The author rates the Heat Level of this title as Sweet: Kissing and non-graphic foreplay, but before clothes come off, the door is closed and the scene is cut. 😐
At the time of this posting, this title is currently available as part of the Audible Romance Package.
This is very PG, but cute none the less. I really enjoyed the love birds! My personal experience with the little guys was not as pleasant as the ones in the story though. A friend’s family in high school had a pair and they were quite a terror. They would try to attack anyone that came anywhere near their cage. Maybe it was a territorial thing, maybe it was lack of interaction, I don’t know. From afar they were pretty and lovely to listen to, look at, and observe.
Melisa Hart ❤ Rob Reed
This story focuses around the youngest, and most overprotected Hart sibling, Melisa. She has had a crush on her brother’s best friend all her life, but his betrayal 10 years ago ruined it all. She has spent all the time since trying to hate him, but never truly succeeding. She seems determined to believe the worst, making her blind to what should of been obvious. But her brother Connor seems to be determined to prove that it runs in the family.
Rob Reed has been in love with Melisa Hart since the day they brought her home from the hospital. Seriously! He would sit near her bassinet and dutifully pick up her bonnet every time she tossed it over the side. Trying to help and protect his best friend in college cost him everything. It really was a stupid decision, but I’m sure we have all made those when we were young. There were better ways to accomplish the outcome that would not of been so harsh, but that’s why they say that hind sight is 20/20. Kudos to Rob for being a man of honor and never giving up the secret that was not his to tell. I would of caved after the 10yr reunion, if not before, if I had loved someone all my life.
Cassie ❤ Casey
Lets be honest here, Cassie and Casey is the love story that stole the show! They proved that love at first sight is REAL! That neither time nor distance can stop true love. And that deep love encourages one to step outside their old habits to learn new ones together. They were absolutely adorable!
A lot of angst about bird care, particularly about clipping wings. The story doesn’t sugar coat the reality of the disagreements caused by differing opinions. Which is refreshing. Mrs. Ayala has birds of her own, so I wonder how close to home this hits for her. I have a feeling this is an argument she has had more than once in her life. I can feel the passion in the words seeping through the pages.
“Kissee, Kissee, Kissee.”
This family is a bit nerve racking. Bossy, nosy, and always telling the other members how they should live their lives. So basically like real life families. There are several side characters you will see again in their own stories. I hope Ella and Declan get HEAs too. They are not listed as main hero or heroine for any of the future titles so far, but its always a possibility they may be a sub plot as the series continues. Larry and Jenna are up next. Larry came off pushy and rude at first but once his details get filled in, you find yourself rooting for him to get a HEA of his own.
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Rachelle Ayala is great at adding heart to any story. 😊 Even ones that lack the naughty bits.
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First time listening to Jennifer Groberg, and she did well. Her male and female characters could use some more distinction.
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Normal speed was fine, however I listened at 0.90x. It is my personal preference.
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Audiobook obtained through Audible Romance Package.
Review: Every Rose (Take a Chance #4) by Nancy Warren
This Rose Really Does Have Thorns!
Every Rose is #04 in the Take A Chance Series by Nancy Warren.
Teri Schnaubelt narrates the series.
HEA with No cliffhangers!
These are about the members of the Chase family. I suggest reading them in order to get the best expirence.
Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
Content Advisory:
There is mild sexplay.
♥ Story ♥
This is about Rose who is referenced as being a General Practitioner Doctor but also as birthing hundreds of babies, so it is not quite clear as to what her specialty is. She works at a hospital in Portland, so its not as if she is a small town doc that ends up doing everything. And can I mention crazy for wearing Prada heels to work. Seriously! In reading the blurb, I was a bit disappointed in her attitude for being one of the Chase siblings. After listening to this book, however, it is not quite as it seems.
Rose ❤ Matt
Dr. Rose Chance is a very busy women, who doesn’t have room for love and dating in her life. She also has some chips on her shoulder to overcome. I give her credit for being proactive and productive in her life despite her self-delusions. She is attracted to the hot Greek Surgeon at work, but can’t seem to let go of her princess ideals. There are events that will force her to face things in a new light.
Dr. Mattius Vasilopolous also comes from a large close-knit family and is also too busy to even remember what day it is sometimes, or if he ate lunch. Matt and Rose have a lot in common and make for a great couple, and she makes him contemplate love at first site. I feel for the guy because it’s going to be an uphill climb to get over her castle walls.
Every Rose turned out better than the blurb lets on, which was great. There is nothing wrong with wishing for a fairy-tale, but one needs to be open to reality. There is a famous quote about life and plans for a reason. Some of the secondary characters are going to show up again if you take the time to read the blurbs of future books. I’m looking forward to them all!
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♥ Author ♥
Nancy Warren’s creativity continues to amaze. Once again she brings a unique medical sitution. It is a bit cringe worthy, the way a man holds his crotch when he sees another get hit in his, but it is definately one I have never heard of before.
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♥ Narrator ♥
Teri Schnaubelt is still great. I can’t help but get lost listening to her tell me this wonderful tale.
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♥ Audio Production ♥
Normal speed was fine.
Ebook obtained through my local library (Overdrive).
Audiobook obtained at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review.
Review: Dominated in Paradise by Cynthia Mendoza
The Elephant Shifter Prince, Book 2
Dominated in Paradise is part 2 of 2 of the The Elephant Shifter Prince, by Cynthia Mendoza.
Aster Breck narrates.
HFN ending
This is a 2 part story, so I recommend reading in order.
Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
Content Warning: This does have sex, very little, but its there.
♥ Story ♥
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This is shorter than the first and still no interesting elephant stuff. Oh well.
Kelly still can’t decide if she wants to stay and have a fairy tale or go home and be boring and alone. Such a hard choice! I think the girl is crazy, but its not my choice. Prince Chakrii isn’t asking her to give up what she does for a living, he just wants to come first. He gives her everything and she is soo, stubborn. Chakrii deserve better! I don’t know if there is another one planned, but the ending feels more of a HFN than a HEA. This would of been better as one story rather than parts, with an added epilogue to tie it all up. Only time will tell if there is going to be a third part. All current parts are in the Audible Romance Package.
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♥ Author ♥
Cynthia Mendoza writes some great short fiction, but this one feels incomplete.
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Aster Breck continues to do a good job with all the characters voiced, both male and female.
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