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Thrilling, emotional and steamy romance!

Reviewed: 03-30-25 Listener received this title free

Love Me Fierce is a thrilling, intriguing, intense, and steamy listen/read! I loved the mystery and drama included around Vivian and Everett's romance that kept things exciting and had me hooked the entire time! Vivian Reece came to Finn River with her son, Mateo for a fresh start, after leaving her dirty cop husband. Everett, is a local police officer trying to find a serial ki!!er, while struggling to raise his son, Logan. From their first meeting, Vivian and Everett have a strong attraction, but she has trust issues with him being an officer, and he's too busy to be consumed by her. Their chemistry is so strong, they are helpless to deny it. As their connection grows stronger, they start to build a sweet family together. As they get closer to finding the ki!!er, their lives are also in jeopardy. This story is breathtaking, poignant, and steamy, with just enough suspense and mystery that kept me totally engaged, trying to figure out what would happen next. I fell so hard for Vivian and Everett, who are both strong, protective and caring, along with both of their sons who were adorable, adding so much heart to this story.
Gregory Salinas and Jill Smith do a terrific job capturing each characters personality. Their voice changes and intonations make you feel all the terror, anger, joy and passion that these characters felt, completely immersing me in this thrilling, emotional and steamy romance!

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Fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance!

Reviewed: 03-30-25 Listener received this title free

This is another fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance in Blakely's Love and Hockey series! When Mile's saw Leighton for the first time in his grandmother's coffee shop, he knew she was it for him. His grandmother really liked Leighton so she decides to meddle and get them together. Miles and Leighton have a wonderful day and passionate night together with both wanting more. But then they find out that Miles play's hockey, and her father is his coach, making them both off limits. They try to stay away from each other, but their fiery chemistry makes it impossible. They see each other secretly at first, having fun getting to know each other and growing confident and safe with their vulnerabilities. But what happens when their secret is out and people feel betrayed? Will it be the end of what they have worked hard to build? This story was so much fun and was so clever. I loved the way Miles and Leighton's relationship evolved. The way they had fun, supported each other at their most vulnerable, their witty banter, and their sizzling chemistry made them so perfect together. I totally swooned over Miles with how he noticed everything and made sure Leighton always came first, and his surprise at the end made my heart skip a beat!
Narrators Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke are pure magic as Leighton and Miles. They recreate the fun and passionate chemistry between Leighton and Miles, along with imparting the genuine emotion of all the characters so beautifully, and deliver a performance that was completely addictive. This series just keeps getting better and better! You don't want to miss this fun, emotional, heartwarming, and steamy romance!

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Beautiful and steamy fake relationship romance!

Reviewed: 03-20-25 Listener received this title free

I completely devoured Rafe and Lulu's beautiful and steamy fake relationship story. It is smart, romantic, and so incredibly well written, it grabbed my heart from page one. Lulu has come to Rosewood River for a few month's before moving to Paris. She has a hilarious meet cute with Rafe that extends through their next encounters. When she needs a fake boyfriend for a family event, she asks Rafe and he agrees needing a fake girlfriend for his bosses wedding as well. Each event has eyes watching them, but they are able to charm their family and coworkers easily. They feel so at ease with each other, have so much fun together, and their chemistry is explosive, so they decide to stay together until Lulu leaves. Soon the lines blur and there is nothing fake about their feelings. But Lulu gave up her dreams before and she will never do that again, no matter how much it hurts to leave Rafe, and her heart, behind. I absolutely love, love, LOVED Rafe and Lulu together, and their romance was so much fun to watch unfold! While their relationship may have been fake, their fiery connection is not. They are so perfect together, Lulu is loyal, fierce, and strong and Rafe is the perfect book boyfriend who is charming, funny, and truly notices all the little ways that he “got” Lulu. I also love Rafe's family who were all so warm, welcoming, supportive, and the sibling banter was hilarious.
The narration by Sean Masters and Vanessa Edwin made this story and these characters come to life so beautifully. They both balanced each characters strength, vulnerability, heartache, and passion, and made me laugh, sigh, and fall in love. They completely pulled me in to this world and I felt like I was right there with Rafe and Lulu, and all their family and friends.
This is a wonderfully romantic, witty, tender, and steamy story that you can't help but devour as it captures your heart. I absolutely loved this book and can’t recommend it enough. A must listen for all romance lovers for sure.

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Sweet and spicy single dad romance!

Reviewed: 03-07-25 Listener received this title free

I love a sweet and spicy single dad romance, and when you throw in a small town, and found family, I am completely hooked! Chance is a widowed single dad of a young teenage daughter, Sam. They moved to Dragonfly Lake for a new beginning after losing his wife. He is struggling with Sam as she tests her boundaries. He thought he would have a relaxing night out with his friends for New Years eve, when a woman catches his attention. Rowan gave up her life to take care of her loving grandmother. Now that she has passed, Rowan's friend invited her to town to start a new life. She is instantly attracted to Chance, and after a fun night of talking and dancing, they continue with a night of fiery passion. But Chance had to slip out when his daughter needed him. Now days later Rowan gets a new job at a brewery and discovers she will be working with Chance. They are both surprised, but find a way to work together. Rowan is making friends and starting to enjoy her new life when she gets another surprise. Chance is stunned to hear he is going to be a dad again from their one night together, but he is soon all in. I fell so hard for Chance, Rowan, and Sam, and loved the sweet family they were making together. This is a sweet, emotional, and steamy story that took on life's complications with honesty, making it feel real and authentic. I loved their friends who were fun and supportive and added so much heart to this story.
Emma Wilder and Sebastian York were brilliant as Rowan and Chance. They portray each character with a perfect balance between humor, heartwarming emotion, and sizzling passion flawlessly. You could definitely feel the chemistry that smolders between Rowan and Chance. They add so much personality to this story, making it even more enjoyable and endearing. This is a wonderfully witty, tender, and steamy story that you can't help but devour as it captures your heart.

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Charming, sexy romance!

Reviewed: 03-01-25 Listener received this title free

What a sweet, sexy and emotional second chance romance! Stori and Oliver were high school sweethearts. They are reconnecting after a misunderstanding that kept them apart for years thanks to their best friends. The slow burn build up in the most beautiful setting and conditions was so romantic. But when they return home and they are faced with the real world, their love and support is tested. This was a bit slow for me at first but it only picked up speed and kept me totally engaged.
Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross are terrific storytellers. Their portrayal of the each character was spot on as they give each character their own voice and personality, bringing them to life so clearly. I really enjoyed their performance of this charming, sexy romance!

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Heartfelt, sizzling romance!

Reviewed: 03-01-25 Listener received this title free

The Book of Love is a heartfelt, sizzling romance. Luca Dragoni has been attracted to Caroline Watson all through school, but she was two years older and with someone else. Now a decade later, they accidentally run into each other a world away, in Rome. Caroline is more beautiful an to Luca, and he is determined to make her finally fall for him. Caroline is attracted to the man that Luca has become, and enjoys his easy charm. But he radiates romance and possibilities, and her life has her grounded and made her disenchanted with a forever love. Luca is up for the challenge to make her see that he is worth taking a chance on and her heart is safe with him. But when she has to return to the states to care for her mom, will that be the end of their fiery romance? This was such a sweet and swoony romance! I really fell hard for both Luca and Caroline. They are both so different and live in different worlds but yet they fit so perfectly together.
Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden were so perfectly cast to narrate this fun and heartwarming romance. They completely captured these characters and made me feel all the hope, heartbreak, love, and passion they possessed. They are so easy to listen to and they made this romance even more captivating and delightful.

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Single dad rockstar romance? YES Please!!!

Reviewed: 02-27-25 Listener received this title free

This single dad rockstar romance is so compelling, poignant, and passionate! My heart was totally invested in Caleb and Aubrey's emotional journey from the very beginning. Caleb enjoyed the life of a famous bad boy rockstar and has the emotional scars to show for it. When a woman he had a one night stand with tells him she's pregnant, he pays her off to go away. When his mother gets sick, family and getting to know his daughter becomes important. But the mother wouldn't change their contract which sent him spiraling. Now he is trying to clean up his act for the band. When he finds out the mother of his daughter was in an accident, he is ready to be a better man and father. But first he must gain the trust of the woman who has helped raise his daughter, Raine. Aubrey is sweet, loving and a rule follower. When Caleb comes to meet his daughter, she only wants to protect Raine from the tattooed stranger that little Raine has never met. They reach an agreement that he will stay sober, and out of trouble, and she will help him begin a relationship with Raine. Caleb has some missteps, but he really is sweet and earnest as he wins over Raine. Aubrey never saw the appeal her best friend saw in Caleb, but as she sees a new side to him, she begins to fall for him along with Raine. But when someone dangerous wants to claim Raine for himself, will Caleb and Aubrey be able to keep her safe? I loved Caleb and Aubrey so much, and the beautiful family they were building with adorable little Raine. Caleb works so hard at his sobriety, and is a wonderful and devoted lover, friend, and father. He puts everyone first and is determined to protect those he loves. Aubrey is so strong, sweet, selfless, and caring. They are perfect together, making each other stronger, having fun together, and their chemistry is off the charts.
Narrators Andi Arndt and Sean Masters are superb storytellers! They embodied these characters perfectly, bringing them to life so clearly. Their ability to convey such emotion from the dramatic to the funny, from panic to passion, and all the sweet moments in between was superb. They helped to make this breathtaking love story even more captivating!

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Adored this friends to lovers romance!

Reviewed: 02-22-25 Listener received this title free

I absolutely adored everything about this friends to lovers romance! It is heartwarming, fun & flirty, sweet and very hot & sexy! Violet is Cooper's best friend's sister and they have been close friends since they were kids, always having each others backs. Now as adults, things haven't changed when Violet comes to Coopers rescue during the Most Valuable Playboy bachelor charity auction held by Coopers team. She bids an obscene amount to save Cooper from someone Cooper absolutely did not want to be alone with. When put on the spot, Cooper and Violet pretend to be having a relationship. Everyone is so excited for a love story between the sexy new Quarterback and the hometown girl, that they are forced to go along with it. As Cooper and Violet try to come up with answers to questions about their relationship, their answers just may have a shred of truth. When Cooper realizes he is ready for more, will Violet feel the same? I loved Cooper and Violet, they were so in sync, and perfect for each other. Ms. Blakely expertly updated this beautiful and intoxicating love story with genuine characters, witty banter and explosive chemistry. It didn't have angst, or a lot of drama, but still had the emotional oomph that I love.
Jason Clarke and Andi Arndt were so perfect as Cooper and Violet. Clarke flawlessly depicts the sweet and swoony Cooper with a heart of gold, while Arndt nails Violet's fun, smart and sassy personality. They both have a great range of voices and emotion that is perfect for Blakely's witty banter and priceless humor. They easily capture my heart and bring this story to life making me love this romcom even more!

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Heart-pounding, sizzling romance!

Reviewed: 02-14-25 Listener received this title free

I could not put this book down or stop thinking about it for long after the last page! This raw and poignant story of forbidden love and redemption had me cheering, crying, yelling, and begging for more! Raven came under Otto and his band of brother's protection when her brother, River, came to them when she was a child. She has lived with her brother, as she has grown into a strong, independent, beautiful woman. Both Otto and Raven's feelings and attraction to each other have grown as well. But Otto's loyalty to River and his brother's, keeps him from acting on his feelings. When their past catches up to them, Otto is determined to protect the woman he fiercely loves. But can they find the threat before it finds them, and their tragic past repeats itself? Otto and Raven's heart-pounding forbidden love story is so seductive and alluring. They are so deeply connected, always knowing what the other needs, and their chemistry is explosive! I loved how this story was told in flashback sequence, even though it broke my heart, to learn how deep the pain and terror both Otto and Raven experienced, and were fighting hard to heal and overcome.
The narration by Connor Crais and Desireé Ketchum was superb! They are so perfect as Otto and Raven, as they not only build the tension of the story but the fiery attraction between Otto and Raven as well. They conveyed the depth and complexity of all the different emotions so beautifully. I always love their work and was completely lost in their heart-pounding performance!
This moving and heartfelt story was a roller coaster ride with witty banter, push/pull emotions, a bit of suspense, surprise plot twists, and hot steamy passion, and I loved every moment!

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Fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance!

Reviewed: 02-08-25 Listener received this title free

I really enjoyed listening to this fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance. Worth and Sophia have instant chemistry from their first moment. They have fun together while in Vegas for their friends wedding, and feel a deep connection. Worth knows she is his forever when he acts out of character suggesting they get married. Sophia learned a family secret that has changed her mind on love, but she likes Worth and agrees to the wedding, thinking they will annul it when they get home. But when they get home, they really enjoy each other so much, they decide to date while keeping their marriage secret. But what will happen when family complications arise, and their new feelings are put to the test? Will they be strong enough to fight for each other, or even want to? Worth and Sophia’s story is sweet, heartwarming, emotional, and sizzling hot. They are both so great together and I cheered hard for their HEA. My heart broke for what Sophia was struggling with, and I could empathize with her feelings and actions. Worth was so protective and caring, and I loved his patience with his sibling's and Sophia. I really enjoyed all their friends and family who added so much support and fun, and some tension as well, making this story even better.
Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens did a great job bringing these characters and story to life. They are so easy to listen to as they flawlessly deliver all the fun banter, emotion, and steam. They made this romance even more captivating and delightful.

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