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Say You'll Remember Me
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Matt Lanter
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,885
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,855
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,855
There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes—all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Character well developed
- By Melissa Vargas on 04-06-25
- Say You'll Remember Me
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Matt Lanter
Caring for a loved one with Dementia
Reviewed: 04-04-25
The author tells us a love story intertwined with the day to day story of caring for a loved family member with dementia and the sacrifices that must be made to do so.
This book was a little light on the wit and humor that frequently comes with the Author’s books.
However ;
Very worth the trip as we are allowed to learn what caring for a family member with the disease means
Both pulls at your heart … and also inspires and educates
Well done
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Counting Miracles
- A Novel
- By: Nicholas Sparks
- Narrated by: Holter Graham, Nicholas Sparks
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,758
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,683
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,683
Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone: happiest when off on his next adventure, zero desire to settle down. But when his grandmother passes away, her last words to him are find where you belong. She also drops a bombshell, telling him the name of the father he never knew—and where to find him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Struggles overcome
- By Kindle Customer on 09-26-24
- Counting Miracles
- A Novel
- By: Nicholas Sparks
- Narrated by: Holter Graham, Nicholas Sparks
Interesting Plot
Reviewed: 09-25-24
I’ve read most of Mr Spark’s books & I very much appreciate his work. This one was pretty good … almost excellent. The book used the Biblical story of Job in the plot … quite interesting.
You don’t always get a happily ever after in Mr Sparks book … so there was somewhat of a question as to the outcome all the way to the end.
I read ( listened ) to the book in one day … so clearly it kept my interest. The narration was questionable to me in the beginning but as the story went on I got used to the narrator and he was ok.
So, why did I not give it 5 stars ? Well … I felt that the romance in the book fell short. But that’s just me … you may not agree.
It’s a good offering & if you are a fan of Mr Sparks you will enjoy the book.
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True Intent
- Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Stagg
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,692
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,411
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,400
It seems straightforward to Attorney Nate Shepherd: a middle-aged billionaire dies while celebrating at a wedding reception. The grief-stricken family lashes out, though, blaming the billionaire’s date for his death. When the family brings all of its power to bear, the wheels of local justice threaten to overwhelm the woman. As Nate Shepherd steps in to defend her, he tries to deflect the misplaced anger that’s directed at the woman for the tragedy. But as the investigation progresses, a tangled history unravels, including unexpected ties to Nate’s own life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great storyline but a few annoying mannerisms
- By House of Chaos on 01-24-21
- True Intent
- Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Stagg
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Kept me engaged
Reviewed: 07-10-24
Once I started … I just could not put it down. This is the second in the series & I have enjoyed both … Nate is very likable / the plots are good & this one had an understated ending that had me thinking to the degree I had to go back @ re/listen.
As I considered it … was just right
I’ll keep going in the series
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Thank You for Listening
- A Novel
- By: Julia Whelan
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,623
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,126
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,102
For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Julia Whelan is the GOAT
- By echo404 on 08-03-22
- Thank You for Listening
- A Novel
- By: Julia Whelan
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Just OK
Reviewed: 02-17-24
I listened to this book because Julia W is one of my favorite narrators. It had many good moments of wit and some ( with the grandmother ) that were moving. However the primary theme & love story was fine & OK … it just did not grab me and hold me to the story … in fact toward the end I just got bored
Sorry Julia …
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Blood Lines
- Scott Brodie Series, Book 2
- By: Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 945
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 838
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 838
Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor have been separated for five months following their last assignment, a dangerous mission in Venezuela to locate and detain an infamous Army deserter. Now, in Berlin, they are reunited and tasked with investigating the murder of one of their own: CID Special Agent Harry Vance of the 5th MP Battalion, an accomplished counterterrorism agent who had been stationed in western Germany, and whose body was discovered in a city park in the heart of Berlin’s Arab refugee community.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Poor Judgement
- By Forrest on 10-12-23
- Blood Lines
- Scott Brodie Series, Book 2
- By: Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Poor Judgement
Reviewed: 10-12-23
The book pulls you along as all DeMille books do & the primary characters are “typical”
DeMille hero’s … and that’s always good
However this book comes to market as Hamas has just slaughtered a lot of innocent people … including cutting the heads off babies … beyond words … evil
And, DeMille comes to market with a book where the bad guys are about white supremacy … really ?
I know the book has been underway before recent events … but I have seen novelists use this plot too often and it’s lazy and safe … and in this case given current events it’s hard to take
So / it’s the lowest rating I have ever given to a DeMille book
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Son of Stone
- Stone Barrington, Book 21
- By: Stuart Woods
- Narrated by: Tony Roberts
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 859
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 762
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Story4 out of 5 stars 754
A new addition to the New York Times best-selling Stone Barrington series. After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back in New York, and he's looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. But Arrington has other plans for Stone... including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very, very poor
- By michael on 09-24-11
- Son of Stone
- Stone Barrington, Book 21
- By: Stuart Woods
- Narrated by: Tony Roberts
Take it for what it is
Reviewed: 08-22-23
I enjoy the series & I also enjoyed this book. It’s light reading ( listening ) and I have to keep reminding myself not to expect too much. Example : Stone’s relationship with Arrington could be so much better & I have enjoyed the books with her in them. However … Stone moves on very quickly. I suppose the model of the series requires that but it seems to me that Woods could put more depth into the relationship.
So … I’ll keep going and remember these books are light and easy reading
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The Rise of Magicks
- Chronicles of The One, Book 3
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,038
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,033
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,972
After the sickness known as the Doom destroyed civilization, magick has become commonplace, and Fallon Swift has spent her young years learning its ways. Fallon cannot live in peace until she frees those who have been preyed upon by the government or the fanatical Purity Warriors, endlessly hunted or locked up in laboratories, brutalized for years on end. She is determined to save even those who have been complicit with this evil out of fear or weakness - if, indeed, they can be saved.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not great. Not even a little.
- By Jamie on 12-23-19
- The Rise of Magicks
- Chronicles of The One, Book 3
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Not Good
Reviewed: 06-11-23
I get this was fiction/fantasy but …. I had to grind my way through it. Predictable, stereotypes, cliches … just not my cup of tea.
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The World Played Chess
- A Novel
- By: Robert Dugoni
- Narrated by: Robert Dugoni, Todd Haberkorn
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,006
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,677
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,664
In 1979, Vincent Bianco has just graduated high school. His only desire: collect a little beer money and enjoy his final summer before college. So he lands a job as a laborer on a construction crew. Working alongside two Vietnam vets, one suffering from PTSD, Vincent gets the education of a lifetime. Now forty years later, with his own son leaving for college, the lessons of that summer - Vincent’s last taste of innocence and first taste of real life - dramatically unfold in a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one’s own destiny.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great on so many levels.
- By Chris on 09-16-21
- The World Played Chess
- A Novel
- By: Robert Dugoni
- Narrated by: Robert Dugoni, Todd Haberkorn
A Better War
Reviewed: 06-04-23
This book has a world view … like most of the films & books written about Vietnam.
If you are interested in another view … read : A Better War - The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America’s Last Days in Vietnam by Lewis Sorley
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Year One
- Chronicles of The One, Book 1
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28,244
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25,460
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,389
It began on New Year’s Eve. The sickness came on suddenly, and spread quickly. The fear spread even faster. Within weeks, everything people counted on began to fail them. The electrical grid sputtered; law and government collapsed - and more than half of the world’s population was decimated. Where there had been order, there was now chaos. And as the power of science and technology receded, magick rose up in its place.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Magical Apocalypse "Lite"
- By Kitty on 12-07-17
- Year One
- Chronicles of The One, Book 1
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Ok / Great Narrator
Reviewed: 04-28-23
Julia Whelan is superb and one major reason I stayed with this book to the end
The story was just ok with some overtones of political correctness … but ok I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt …
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A Voice in the Wind
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 1
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,058
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,047
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,065
This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Christian Fiction That Doesn't Back Down
- By Allicia on 06-05-11
- A Voice in the Wind
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 1
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
Tears
Reviewed: 02-11-23
Yes , this novel brought tears to my eyes
The history of Roman culture along with an inspiring Christian message … loved it
I could not pick ( the heroine was a saint... ) but I don't want to do that.
I want to “read” more from this author
God Bless
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