Mackenzie's Pleasure

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

No mission had ever gotten the better of Navy SEAL Zane Mackenzie...until now. Barrie Lovejoy needed a savior, before the terrorist group holding her hostage lost patience and silenced her forever. Rescuing Barrie would be the most important mission of his life. For he would sooner die than let the enemy harm the mother of his child.©1996 Linda Howard (P)2006 Audible, Inc.

Excellent

The story is suspenseful, erotic, and unexpected. Great mix in a story. The production is also very well done. Lots of twists and turns to keep things interesting.
Enjoy!

🤷🏻‍♀️ not really sure what to say here

I’ve read this story more than once myself, but this is the first time I’ve listened to it. I had a hard time deciding on how many stars to give the narration. His voice wasn’t unpleasant, but he basically just read the book. I couldn’t tell any difference between the various characters’ voices. There was no obvious emotion when emotion was strongly expected by the wording in the story. I guess I’m used to listening to voice actors in my audiobooks. This won’t go on my re-listen list.

My first Mackenzie story!

This was my first MacKenzie story and it was just great. I will probably read other books in the series if they are all as enjoyable as this one.
This is Zane's story. Due to an accident during practice Zane's squad is down two SEALS, which means the commander has to go in with his team to rescue Barrie who has been kidnapped by Lybians. During the escape Zane is shot and Barrie is taken away by her Ambassador father's men, separating her from Zane as he was taken away for surgery.
Months later after being stymied by her father, and Zane is finally well enough the couple are finally reunited.
Barrie and Zane both realize the kidnapping doesn't add up, there was never a ransom demand made. Without giving the rest of the story away, lets just say the action and love making was fantastic. A worthwhile read. Enjoy!

Narrator was pretty good, he is a skillful reader.

Pleasure

I know when I read romances like this, I am not going to have to wonder if it was based on actual people. Its not believable--Its just meant to be fun. A simple escape, whose very purpose is not to take it too seriously. This story is as shallow as they come. Perhaps their conversations were edited out. Their relationship is primarily based on sex. Little more than PG13 sex. Ok, well in a movie it would be an "R" tho' this story isn't going to steam up any showers. However, Linda Howard spins her story and I was entertained while it lasted. She writes true to her style and the narrator did a good job. I believe Linda Howard is one of the best at what she does--pleasant escapes.

Awesome!

Great story and sexy characters. When I wasn't waiting with baited breath, I was laughing out loud!

Should have been longer!!

Where does Mackenzie's Pleasure rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The book is up there. I will most likely listen to it again. That is why I think that it should have been longer. I hate it when a good story is short.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the begining when all of the 'cubs' were described. I liked the whole story but the begining let me know there were others for which to look.

What about Dennis Boutsikaris’s performance did you like?

He was excellent!! The men sounded like men an the women sounded like women. He even can do little children. He struck just the right tone and everything. I will look for more books performed by him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the couple was reunited and before the wedding ceremony. I appreciate his reasoning on his restraint.

loved this book

Mackenzie's Pleasure was a great book I liked Mackenzie's mountain but this was different much more on the edge of your seat , a good suspense and love story that kept me coming back for more, I liked the high paced speed and a good amount of romance,
If you liked Mackenzie's mountain than you will love this one I hope that Audible gets all five books from the series because I cant get enough of this series and I hope that you love it to
Have a great read
Heather B from oceanside

Excellent short espionage/rescue thriller romance

This short little listen (6+ hr) was engrossing, realistic, and well balanced. A book this short doesn't allow too much character development, but one is left really liking the characters and the action. The rescue and espionage element is balanced with relationship building. I'm glad I ignored other comments about there being too much sex in this book. Its placement was unusual perhaps, but with only two scenes, it's 9/10ths action. It isn't unlike the opening sequence of Navy Seals the movie. I had recently listened to Mackenzie's Mission and was not impressed. That too was a short book, but this one I enjoyed much more. It was striking afterward to note the 1990s copyright date. I enjoyed the family dynamics enough to order a hard copy of Mackenzie's Mountain since its not on audio, and buy audible versions of two other linda howard books.
This is a very pleasurable read and I recommend it. I would give it 4.2.

Action with a Love story

If you could sum up Mackenzie's Pleasure in three words, what would they be?

Action with love

What did you like best about this story?

It tied the other sequels together

Which scene was your favorite?

When they made the rescue of the kidnapping.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

It tied the stories of the family together.

Diana Palmer

LOVED it, love all her books!! She's so good explaining all her characters. bringing all to life!!