On Thin Ice

Ice Series, Book 6

By: Anne Stuart

Narrated by: Xe Sands

In the latest entry in Anne Stuart's exciting Ice series, when Finn MacGowan escapes from captivity in Latin America, taking with him feisty American heiress Elizabeth Pennington, the pair encounters even more trouble as they try to make their way toward safety.

©2011 Anne Kristine Stuart Ohlrogge (P)2012 Tantor

Great addition to a very good series.

I started listening to the "Ice" series with book three and was hooked, so I went back -- started with book one through book five and actually thought that the series was finished. I was surprised to see audiobook six for sale yesterday and immediately downloaded and listened. This is another great book in the series - a classic Anne Stuart omega or anti-hero, a well thought out and realistic plot, character development and unconventional romance - not a stereotypical "they see each other and 50 pages in, they are in love". As with many of this author's books, the reader is not really certain they should like the main male character - the hero, because he may not actually be a hero, he certainly has flaws. This is a good story. Although this book can be read alone, integration of several characters from earlier novels into the story line make the story line interesting and someone who has read the earlier novels would have a greater appreciation for the plotline and earlier characters' involvement. This series has had a number of narrators, all of whom I liked, Xe Sands does a great job with both female and male voices, accents, pauses and speed. I will go back and listen to the five earlier audiobooks.

My Comfort Series

I reread this series every couple years and it just never fails to be the right amount of spicy with actual characters and story lines that grab your attention and imagination. Love me some Anne Stuart and also who doesn’t love a good spy novel??

The narrator also did a really great job, this is the first time I’ve done audio book for these and I do not regret it.

Horrid Preformance, Great Book,

Would you listen to On Thin Ice again? Why?

No way could I ever listen to this book again unless it was narrated by someone else.

What other book might you compare On Thin Ice to and why?

Can't think of one.

What didn’t you like about Xe Sands’s performance?

There is not enough words or space to express them. In over 700 books on tape she is the worst narrator I have ever listened to. Nails on the chalk board has more appeal. Almost monotone and attempting to be sexy she comes across as puke in a bucket.
I loved the book but it took all my effort to finish it. Sorry to say Xe, you need a new profession.

If you could take any character from On Thin Ice out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I enjoyed them all

Any additional comments?

I will enjoy many Anne Sturat books in the future but absolutely will not purchase one narrated by Xe.

Loved it, more please!

If you could sum up On Thin Ice in three words, what would they be?

Thrilling, funny, sexy

Who was your favorite character and why?

Finn was my favorite character because he was intelligent, witty and bewildered by his attraction for Beth and surprised by his growing affection for Dylan.

Have you listened to any of Xe Sands’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you could take any character from On Thin Ice out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Finn because he has a wicked sharp sense of humor and I loved to ask him how he managed to cheat during that poker scene with Beth on the ship.

Not my favorite

Any additional comments?

I've read the whole series and really enjoyed the books but this one for some reason did not do it for me?? Not sure exactly why. Perhaps because was not familiar with Finn like you are with other characters you see again in each book? I'm going have to read it again and hope I change my opinion. Anne Stuart is one of my favorite authors and I enjoy all her books besides the Ice series. I wish there could be more in this series but don't think there is anymore members of the Committee left?

Last book in the series

Overall opinion: 3.25

Better than most in the series but the MCs are both a bit over the top.

Brief Summary: No need to expand on the author's summary.

Narrator(s) - good

POV: multiple

Overall Pace: moderate

Instalove: no

H Rating: 4/10

h Rating: 4/10

Sad/happy/thrill/Angst/TSTL - wild, TSTL moments

Heat Level: 4/10

Descriptive Sex: 6/10

OW/OM Drama: sort of

Sex with OW/OM: read

Cheating: read

Separation: some

Triggers:

Closure (HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger): HEA

Additional Thoughts?

Excellent Story

I love the narrator and what a story Enjoyed this book with all the drama and Chaos it was still exciting

Enjoyable

Would you listen to On Thin Ice again? Why?

Yes, I really enjoyed all of the Ice series,looking forward for the next book

What did you like best about this story?

It was hard to stop listening too. I liked the way people from the other books were put into the story, make it seem real.

Which character – as performed by Xe Sands – was your favorite?

I think she did well with all the characters.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

Truly entainering books, and was read very well.

Love!

Hands down my favorite book to listen to over and over.
Nothing is better than Anne Stewart and XE Sands!

Great story

Another great book in the series. This was actually my first audiobook and it won’t be my last.