Showing posts with label Favorite Audio Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Favorite Audio Books. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2015

Audio Book Review: Three Hours by Dannika Dark

Three Hours 
(Seven Series, Bk #5)
by Dannika Dark
Narrated by Nicole Poole

Blurb:
Naya James is a confident woman who also happens to be an exotic dancer. She doesn’t care if people judge her, just so long as they don’t disrespect her. Life has been good, but when two dancers from her club are kidnapped, Naya risks everything to uncover the truth.

Wheeler is the black sheep of the family, evident from his extensive tattoo collection to his dark personality. Nothing like his twin brother, Ben, who can do no wrong. Wheeler’s pack loyalty is put to the test when Austin orders him to act as a bodyguard for a woman he’s despised for years—one who presses his buttons every chance she gets.

A dark secret unravels, uniting two enemies and threatening to fracture the brotherhood of the pack. A tortured soul, a violent past, a fiery romance, and a shocking twist that will leave you breathless.

Destiny will find you


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Viviana's Review: 

Ah, Ms. Dannika Dark does it once again.  Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking… In taking of breath… Characters we love, story we want more of…  Twists that make you want to knock on her door and tell her that you’re moving in to take care of the day-to-day stuff so she can write faster and more.

As the series continues we are made aware that we are getting closer to the end and wonder how our favorite characters will fare.  Additionally we've come to notice a theme with the title of the book and that it’s significant to either the couple themselves or the story line…  "Three Hours"?  What can happen in three hours… well apparently a lot.  This, my friends is another reason why I love Dannika’s books.  You start out asking that question and as you’re reading the answer(s) (and yes plural) just appear or rather reveal themselves in front of you as you immerse yourself in the world she created.

"Three Hours" is the story of two separate individuals who have internal demons to fight together; they help each other realize not only their own self worth but that others do not define you, that allowing and enabling others’ behaviors and actions is not helping but hurting them.  As with all books in this series we get to revisit with the Weston Pack which is awesome.  It’s like visiting with old friends.

"Three Hours" moves the series forward perfectly and provides us with more in-depth information to two characters many misjudge due to outward appearances and even the behavior they have had to use as a shield for protection.

Can’t wait to read the next installment.

Narrator's Review: Nicole continues to rock! She brings each character to life with unique voices and tones! I know exactly who is speaking when and never get lost! Truly an excellent narrator. I could listen to for hours! I love READING the books, and I will always listen to them as well because she narrates them! :) 



Rating: 5 Stars - PERFECTION

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, Dannika Dark in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Audio Book Lovin' Presents: Alice Clayton Guest Post



Kelly, from Books-n-Kisses  and I are extremely excited to have Alice Clayton as part of our Audio Book Lovin' Series.  Alice, thank you so much for hanging out with us today! Alice is sharing some of her favorite audiobooks with us today, so if you click on the images it will send you to the its Audible page for more information. :) 



The first audiobook I ever listened to was Prey, by Michael Crichton.



It was 2003 and I was driving from Charlotte NC to St. Louis MO by myself, to see Mr. Alice. I had 750 miles to kill, and knew I'd likely be delirious by the time I made it (I was determined to make it in one day) and I knew it was going to take more than just listening to the soundtrack to Wicked over and over again. I trotted myself to Barnes & Noble before I left NC, and found myself considering my first audiobook purchase.

I'd been wanting to read a Crichton novel for some time, but I was so busy it just never happened. I thought, two birds and one 750 mile stone, here we go.

I was hooked! Every time I had to stop for gas or healthy snacks (Coca Cola and Slim Jims) I couldn't wait to get back into the car, to get back into the chapter. I was talking back to my console, screaming and gasping and so totally invested in the story that by the time I made it to St. Louis, I actually circled Mr. Alice's house a few times to get to the end of the chapter.

So began my love of audiobooks. Sometimes it was a way to read the latest novel when I didn't have the time to read, (Duma Key by Stephen King)



 or it was a way to expand my experience of a book I'd read countless times and wanted something new (The Stand by Stephen King). 



If you've noticed a pattern here, I love me some King...

Another early favorite was The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction. 




I already loved Jon Stewart, hearing him read this audiobook made me an even bigger fan.

So the first time I got to hear one of my books made into an audiobook, I felt like a big grown up author. Now any of you who are familiar with Wallbanger, will know that it begins with a few Thuds, and a few Oh Gods. Yeah. First time I fired up this bad boy audiobook to give a listen I humiliated myself in a hotel room somewhere on the Gulf Coast. Once again on a road trip, I listened to it for the first time when I was helping my father and his wife move everything to their new home in Florida, and I thought I'd be all "Hey look how cool your daughter is, she has her own audiobook". Yeah, it was cool, but I was not.

Now I've got 8 audiobooks, and that fact alone makes me feel like a big grownup author. With a few more on the way, all new silly and steamy scenes coming right at you this fall. So take us on road trips, take us on trains, take us into big meetings where you need to pretend to be paying attention but really just want to listen to Thud and Oh God through your earbuds. 


You'll be glad you did!


Alice, thanks again for hanging out with us and not only sharing some of your favorite audiobooks but also the story of how it all started and that oh so hilarious moment of "oh gods". LMAO!  I think we had all had a moment or situation similar to that with an audio book. Nothing like accidentally hitting play when the characters say something inappropriate for a 12 year old to hear SMH jeez... 


Check out the audio clips for the Redhead series narrated by Keili Lefkowitz and the Cocktail series narrated by Heather Smith
Tell us what you think in the comments 
and then don't forget to enter the giveaway!!



Purchase at Amazon | Audible



Purchase at Amazon | Audible



Purchase at Amazon | Audible





And now... the Cocktail series ... Uhm.. remember what Alice said, the start of Wallbanger.... 




Purchase at Amazon | Audible




Purchase at Amazon | Audible



Purchase at Amazon | Audible



Purchase at Amazon | Audible



Purchase at Amazon | Audible


Learn more about Alice below and don't forget to enter the giveaway!!!


Alice Clayton worked in the cosmetics industry for over a decade before picking up a pen (read laptop).

She enjoys gardening but not weeding, baking but not cleaning up, and finally convinced her long-time boyfriend to marry her.

Now, about that Bernese Mountain dog...




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