Audiobook Challenge 2024 - the list

 

I had selected Binge Listener level (20-30 Audiobooks) for 2024. I completed 32. Here is the list:

1. The Human Trial by Audrey Gale, narrator Scott Graff

2. Passion by Tarah Scott and April Holthaus, narrator George Ellington

3. Redemption by Tarah Scott and April Holthaus, narrator George Ellington

4. Deception by Tarah Scott and April Holthaus, narrator George Ellington

5. Highlanders Never Forget by Julie Johnstone, narrator Timothy Campbell

6. Reminders of Her by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Erin Mallon, Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, and Samantha Brentmoor

7. The Symphony of Us by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Erin Mallon, Aaron Shedlock, and Lee Samuels

8. Hard Nox by Jolie Vines, narrators Ella Lynch and Paul Metcalfe

9. Love in Kentbury by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Mackenzie Cartwright and Grayson Owens

10. Save Her from Me by Jolie Vines, narrators Aaron Shedlock and Addison Barnes

11. Highland Knight of Dreams by Amy Jarecki, narrator Amy Jarecki

12. The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes by Emmanuelle de Maupassant, narrator Gareth J. Davies

13. A Place Like You by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Grace Grant and Patrick Zeller

14. Take Her from You by Jolie Vines, narrators Aaron Shedlock and Addison Barnes

15. One True Mate by Laura Trettel, narrators Joe Hempel and Carly Robins

16. The Long Paw of the Law by Laurie Anne Marie, narrator Meghan McConnell

17. The Lies about Forever by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Teddy Hamilton and Angelina Rocca

18. The Truth about Us by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Teddy Hamilton and Angelina Rocca

19. A Princess in Plaid by Amy Jarecki, narrator Amy Jarecki

20. Summer in Kentbury by Claudia Burgoa, narrators Grace Grant and Conor Crais

21. Craved by the Viking by Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn, narrator Gareth J. Davies

22. Forsaking All Others by Janine Infante Bosco, narrators Michael Norman Johnson and Sarah Puckett

23. The Long Paw of the Law 2 by Laurie Anne Marie, narrator Meghan McConnell

24. Lawyers, Dogs, and Money by Tracy Carter, narrator Alyssa Baumann

25. Love is Blind by Janine Infante Bosco, narrators Michael Norman Johnson and Sarah Puckett

26. Scar and Burn by Jolie Vines, narrators Zara Hampton-Brown and Zachary Webber

27. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie, narrator Hugh Fraser

28. Arran's Obsession by Jolie Vines, narrators Shane East, Allie Rose, Ella Lynch, and Theodore Zephyr

29. Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper, narrator Tiffany Williams

30. Ashes to Ashes by Janine Infante Bosco, narrators Michael Norman Johnson and Sarah Puckett

31. Surrendered to the Viking by Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn, narrator Gareth J. Davies

32. If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror by Caleb Stephens, narrator Dr. NoSleep

Audiobook Review: If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror by Caleb Stephens

 

Blurb: 

INCLUDES THE STORY "THE WALLPAPER MAN" NOW A SHORT FILM FROM FALCONER FILM AND MEDIA.

An unlikely friendship is born in the red clay dirt of a trailer park. Two latchkey kids who will do anything to hold onto one other, despite the consequences.

A disabled boy and his sister move into a house by the sea, one haunted by a demon living in the walls.

A father on a camping trip in a remote section of Appalachia wakes to find his daughter missing, taken by something not quite human.

A traumatized teenager stumbles across a strange slide at a waterpark—one only he can see.

If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror is a visceral collection of thirteen stories that explore what happens when we open ourselves to others and dare to let them in. There are monsters on these pages, yes, ones whose teeth cut deep, but never as deep as the teeth of the monsters in the mirror.

Amazon: If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror - Kindle edition by Stephens, Caleb. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. A series of spooky tales with monsters within and without, creepy scenarios, and more. I enjoyed each one. Some made me think of the old psychological thrill. This was a wonderful collection of fright.

The narration by Dr. NoSleep was intriguing as he played around with different voices. Great job.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Surrendered to the Viking (Bound and Betrothed #3) by Anna Quinn and Felicity Brandon, narrated by Gareth J. Davies

 

Blurb: 

No woman shall subdue him!

Badly wounded, Rangvald is obliged to accept aid from the woman with whom he now shelters.
The payment demanded?
That he sires her child!
But this warrior gives nothing against his will.
If she is to own his manhood, he will possess her body and soul.

***

Elin is no demure innocent, but the acts of passion Rangvald commands test her limits.
How far dare she yield?
And can she ever trust the captivating stranger?

***

Six shipwrecked Vikings.
An island of isolated women

Enter a world of seduction and suspense, told against the forbidding backdrop of a mysterious, secluded island.
Nothing is as it seems…

This dark romance series features six strapping warriors determined to lay down the law. The women who claim them as mates might think they have the upper hand, but they’re about to discover what it means to be loved by a Viking.

Read all six volumes of the ‘Bound and Betrothed’ series:

Tamed by the Viking
Craved by the Viking
Surrendered to the Viking
Claimed by the Viking
Seduced by the Viking
Mastered by the Viking

Amazon: Amazon.com: Surrendered to the Viking: A Dark Viking Romance (Bound and Betrothed Book 3) eBook : Brandon, Felicity , Quinn, Anna: Kindle Store

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was Elin's story. Her charge was Rangvald. She was more honest about the plans for the men. She couldn't take advantage of him though. He fell quickly even though she did leave him alone when she was mad at him. He accepted her for who she was, including her use of tarot cards. I enjoyed their interactions and this story. I wait for the next installment in this series to see how it all works out.

The narration by Gareth J. Davies was, once again, a delight as he brought this island and all its inhabitants to life.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Ashes to Ashes (The Satan's Knights MC North Carolina #3) by Janine Infante Bosco

 

Blurb: 

Death before dishonor.

It’s the most important rule and the easiest to break.
Riding with the Knightdale Charter isn't my first choice.
But home is where you go when you leave your heart in a pine box.
Grief is like a magnet, and I'm surrounded by shadows.
Living life among the darkness, just like her.
She's buried an even bigger piece of herself than I have.
And all she wants is to finally find the light.
If we had any sense at all, we'd steer clear of each other.
But I'd rather feel anything than nothing at all.
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust.
When is it love and not just lust?
Don't ask me.
I'm a disgrace no matter what.

Amazon: Ashes To Ashes (The Satan's Knights MC North Carolina Book 3) - Kindle edition by Bosco, Janine Infante. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

Redemption, self-worth, and brotherhood made up most of this story. I loved how Shady never truly gave up on the love of his life, how he bordered on hate but was willing to see beyond that to find the truth. He was so protective. Bianca was such a broken woman, and we never knew how much until this book. I had tears in my eyes frequently as I rooted for this woman to achieve her peace of mind. The back and forth of feelings between the MC brothers about this relationship was interesting to watch. This was definitely a page-turner for me, and I highly recommend it if you enjoy MC romances.

Read the book a couple years ago and had a chance to listen to the audiobook. Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson did a wonderful job giving life to these characters. I love the duet style and enjoyed listening to these two. I still recommend this story, whether ebook or audiobook.

Audiobook Review: The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot #6) by Agatha Christie, narrated by Hugh Fraser

 Blurb: 

When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again - for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.

The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. Yet Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board.

©1928 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Amazon: The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot): Christie, Agatha: 9780425130261: Amazon.com: Books

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

It has been a long time since I read the book, so I bought the audiobook for a re-listen. I enjoyed the story, the red herrings, and Poirot's need for everything to click. I suspected the actual guilty party but not how it occurred. The narration by Hugh Fraser was well done and gave the characters a bit more life.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Scar and Burn (Dark Island Scots Volume II, books #3 and #4) by Jolie Vines, narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown and Zachary Webber

 

Blurb: 

Scar and Burn - the second half of the Dark Island Scots series in a matching, gorgeous boxed set. The concluding part of our steamy, fast paced dark mystery.

Scar
A scar tore his face. Mine would carve his heart.
I’d do anything to save my missing sister, even sell my body to the highest bidder.
Until he steals me from my buyer’s mansion.
Camden rescued me, but he won’t let me walk away. Especially when I discover he’s my buyer’s son.
And the strange thing? I can’t even be angry at the sweet, gentle, scarred Scotsman for the terrible thing he did.
Chasing after me will hurt him. And loving him will only leave me with scars.

Burn
I’d wreck his life. For mine, he’d burn down the world.
Jamieson was my penpal.
My first crush. My surf-crazy, impulsive, pyro boy, and the secret I kept from the world.
Until he broke us up before we ever met.
When I discover he’s been imprisoned by an evil man, saving him becomes my only goal.
Except his enemy wants me too.
He was fire and water. With him, I’d either drown or burn.

--

This second volume brings our smexy and thrilling series to a breathtaking finish. Expect high stakes and fiercely passionate scenes between ruthless heroines and reckless heroes.

With nothing left to lose, our tribe of found family have to risk it all to end the war against them.
Please note this series contains darker themes.

Amazon: Scar and Burn: Dark Island Scots Volume II - Kindle edition by Vines, Jolie. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I read the books back in 2022 and 2023 when they were first released. Now I listened to the audiobook. The stories still had the power to entertain, and the narration by Zara Hampton-Brown and Zachary Weber was captivating. They did a great job with the many different personalities.

Scar - 11 2022

All I can say is "wow!!" This was one roller coaster of a ride, and I was glad to be part of it. Both Breeze and Scar had such dark experiences to try to overcome, but they found that they worked well together, helped calm each other, and learned to accept good emotions. I was left holding my breath at the end.

Burn - 3 2023

This was a great ending to this series! There were some very dark moments, but the love and support of their "family" helped Summer and Burn find a way to be together. I loved the determination of Summer despite what she had experienced. Burn had his own issues to overcome, but he was able to truly open to Summer. I held my breath many times, laughed and cried with the family, and had a tough time putting this book down.

Audiobook Review: Love is Blind (The Satan's Knights MC - North Carolina #2) by Janine Infante Bosco, narrated by Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson

 

Blurb: 

The things I've lost could shatter any man.
Send him on a downward spiral.
I would've punched my own ticket if it weren't for the Satan's Knights.
Instead, I became the VP of the Knightdale Charter.
A man can't drown in his misery when he's got responsibilities.
So I look for things to dull the pain.
Sex. Drugs. Whatever.
When you've been to hell and back, the only time worth having is a good one.
My little Birdie knows this self-destructive path, too.
That's why I can't stay away from her.

The highs are higher when you don't fly alone.
But I'm not the only ghost in her life, and her past isn't letting her go.
I thought my club was the only thing left for me to love.
It turns out I was wrong.

Amazon: Love Is Blind (The Satan's Knights MC North Carolina Book 2) - Kindle edition by Infante Bosco, Janine. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Ghost was such a gruff, self-hating, yet caring biker. My heart hurt for what he had gone through. Along came Birdie, a spunky and strong, blind woman who brought light into his life. I loved their interactions in public and in private along with all the secondary characters. They both had pasts to overcome, and Ghost was so protective once he claimed her, and I enjoyed the story. I recommend this story, and I look forward to more in this series.

I read the book back in 2021, and now I had a chance to listen to the audiobook. The story was brought to life by Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson. They did a wonderful job with the different characters and added more to the story.

Audiobook Review: Lawyers, Dogs and Money (A Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery #2) by Tracy Carter, narrated by Alyssa Baumann

 

Blurb: 

Now a 2024 American Fiction Awards Finalist in the Mystery/Suspense-Cozy genre! Veronica possesses a natural affinity for training dogs—and a passion for locating missing people. As "Lawyers, Dogs, and Money" unfolds, Veronica trains peanut allergy alert and prison contraband sniffing dogs—and joins her search and rescue colleague, a Deputy Sheriff for Boulder County, in trying to ascertain the source of threats against Kadri Ilves, a co-worker of Sgt. Donovan's daughter at a high-end import/export business. The woman being targeted is a native of Estonia and has a long history of advocating for social justice causes. As efforts to harm Kadri escalate in an alarming fashion, Veronica's team and Sgt. Donovan desperately attempt to pinpoint the person behind the threats.

Veronica's father assists the investigation by researching Kadri's background, including her work to end racial disparity in prison sentencing, and legal claims she has filed relative to disputed lands in Estonia. Has Kadri put herself in the crosshairs of the California branch of the Russian Mafia? Can Veronica and her canine partner, Leda, save Kadri before events turn deadly?

Amazon: Lawyers, Dogs, and Money (A Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery Book 2) - Kindle edition by Carter, Tracy. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Audible: Lawyers, Dogs, and Money by Tracy Carter - Audiobook - Audible.com

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. I loved the detail that went into this story regarding Estonia, illegal trade and routes, and training of dogs. Veronica had a very strong support system, helping with the hunt, information gathering, and of course, rescue. There were plenty of suspects to cull through, and I had an inkling early on, though the reveal was unexpected. I fell in love with her dogs and look forward to more in this series.
The narration by Alyssa Baumann was wonderful. The emotions and different personalities kept the story alive. Her voice enhanced the tale.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: The Long Paw of the Law 2 (Ashley Crane Cozy Mystery) by Laurie Anne Marie, narrated by Meghan McConnell

 

Blurb: 

Just as peace has been restored in Comfortville, murder strikes again.

The second book in The Long Paw of the Law series finds Ashley Crane putting her life back together after solving the crime at her old restaurant. But on the night of her first catering job, the owner of the company is murdered. When the local police detective arrests someone whom Ashley believes is the wrong suspect, she decides to find the real killer herself.

Cracking the case is a puzzle, but with her clever cat Charlie, she turns up some clues that lead her down a dizzying path to uncover the truth. Will she find the real murderer before it’s too late and restore a sense of calm to Comfortville?

Books In The Ashley Crane Series:
Long Paw Of The Law
Long Paw Of The Law 2
Long Paw Of The Law 3

Amazon: The Long Paw Of The Law 2 (Ashley Crane Cozy Mystery) - Kindle edition by Marie, Laurie Anne. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Another good story. Ashley worked hard to get her catering business up and successful, only to have another murder in her small town. She was tenacious and astute, and a bit nosy. Even when her boyfriend asked her to step back, she needed to prove the main suspect was innocent. With a few twists and turns, overheard conversations, and confrontations, Ashley succeeded in finding the true killer. The narration by Meghan McConnell enhanced the ups and downs of this story, every clue as it presented itself. Well worth the story and listen.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Forsaking All Others (The Satan's Knights MC: North Carolina #1) by Janine Infante Bosco, narrated by Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson

 

Blurb: 

Greed. Power. Sin.
It all comes with the gavel.
Blurs the lines between church and state.
But the Knightdale Charter of the Satan's Knights MC is my life.
And I'd do anything for this club.
Like letting the best woman I ever had slip through my fingertips.
A sinfully beautiful spitfire, she's my better half in every way.
My twin flame. My everything.
My biggest regret.
But there's no making things right between us.
Because I'm the reason she's alone yet again.
And if our past wasn't enough to put out the fire in her soul, my crimes certainly will be.

Amazon: Forsaking All Others (The Satan's Knights MC North Carolina Book 1) - Kindle edition by Infante Bosco, Janine. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

Wow! I did not want to put this down. The chemistry and history between Holly and Maverick was intense. I loved Holly's drive to move on, yet not let go of the past, her love for her second husband and all three of her children, and how she accepted Maverick's MC life as it was. Maverick was very determined to stay connected to his children, defend and protective the MC and his family, and he wanted to be a better man. There was a lot of action, and I enjoyed the other members of the MC so much that I am looking forward to the next book.

I read the book in 2021, and now I had an opportunity to listen to the audiobook. I must say that Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson did a fantastic job bringing this story to life. I loved the duet style, and they brought the emotions out of each character.

Audiobook Review: Craved by the Viking (Bound and Betrothed #2) by Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn

 

Blurb: 

Commanded to share her bed!

No man wishes to be strong-armed into siring children,
But the maid, Frida, is an alluring captor.

Enticed by her touch and blinded by her beauty,
His yearning becomes unbearable.

What happens when his hunger can no longer be contained?
Fair Frida is about to find out!

***
Ready for red-hot 'teach me' vibes?
Our innocent heroine has a lot to learn, and this Viking lover is intent on giving her a thorough education.

***

Six shipwrecked Vikings.
An island of isolated women

Enter a world of seduction and suspense, told against the forbidding backdrop of a mysterious, secluded island.
Nothing is as it seems…

This dark romance series features six strapping warriors determined to dominate. The women who claim them as mates might think they have the upper hand, but they’re about to discover what it means to be loved by a Viking.

Read all six volumes of the ‘Bound and Betrothed’ series:

Tamed by the Viking
Craved by the Viking
Surrendering to the Viking
Claimed by the Viking
Seduced by the Viking
Mastered by the Viking

Amazon: Amazon.com: Craved by the Viking: A Dark Viking Romance (Bound and Betrothed Book 2) eBook : Brandon, Felicity, Quinn, Anna : Kindle Store

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was the second in the series but takes place at the same time as book 1 - Tamed by the Viking. This was Frida's point of view, and her Viking was Gunnar. Frida had a softer approach, and her curiosity with her patient's physique brought her closer to him. Their connection was steamy. I look forward to the next, and hopefully, more will be explained as to the why and what's to come.

The narration by Gareth J. Davies was a continuation of the first book, and he did a wonderful job with all the characters.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: A Princess in Plaid (The MacGalloways #5) by Amy Jarecki, narrated by Amy Jarecki

 

Blurb: 

Lady Grace MacGalloway is the most accomplished of her sisters. She attended the prestigious Northbourne Seminary for Young Ladies which elated her English mother, the Dowager Duchess of Dunscaby. Grace sings beautifully, plays the pianoforte, her embroidery is flawless, and she speaks four languages. Whenever she enters a room, all heads turn her way, which is exactly why the most eligible bachelor in all of Christendom, Prince Isidor, chose her as his bride. From birth, Grace knew she was destined to become a princess. And at last her dreams were coming true.

Except the expectations of young ladies are often nothing but hopeful fantasies. Even highborn women like Her Ladyship, born into powerful families often discover their arranged marriages do not measure up to their expectations. When Grace’s world shatters, she is mortified, never wanting to show her face in public again, never wanting to look into the eyes of a man again. But when she retreats to her family’s hunting lodge in the Highlands of Scotland and awakes from a nasty fall, it’s the eyes of a social outcast that make her wonder if she’s spent her life following the wrong dream.

Amazon: Amazon.com: A Princess In Plaid (The MacGalloways Book 5) eBook : Jarecki, Amy: Kindle Store

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Grace had been through training to make her more acceptable in Society, being more English than Scottish. She married a Prince, and in a short period of time, she found out it had been a mistake. Ushered out of town while her family tried to get an annulment, an accident brought her into Frasier's less-than-regal life. Faced with the new environment, Grace learned about a different way of living. Frasier wanted to pamper her, but his household had other ideas. I enjoyed Grace and Frasier's journey. There were a couple of moments when I felt word choices were of a different period.

The narration was done by Amy Jarecki, and she did a good job keeping the different characters recognizable.

This is my unsolicited review.

Audiobook Review: Summer in Kentbury (Kentbury Tales #4) by Claudia Burgoa

 

Blurb: 

From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa pens a summer romance novella set up in Kentbury.

When life is too much, and you can’t hack it, what do you do?

Go back home, right?

It’s just the logical thing to do.

At a young age, I learned that Kentbury is kind of magical—and great at maple syrup.

I packed my things, drove to my parent’s house and …

I found Sinclair McFolley— irresistibly brooding, and dangerously handsome.

He and his siblings took possession of my childhood home.

What the f. . . obviously it’s a mistake.

It wasn’t.

So now my plans are to either go back home or stay in Kentbury helping the McFolleys with their summer camp.

It's all fun and games until feelings start getting in the way.

Challenges turn into opportunities.

And suddenly the summer fling I never planned on might become the romance of a lifetime.

Maybe Kentbury isn’t just a place to escape to—it’s where I was meant to find myself all along.

Amazon: Summer in Kentbury (Kentbury Tales Book 4) - Kindle edition by Burgoa, Claudia. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. This was a fun story. Kentbury worked its magic once again. Lavender came to get herself together, planning on staying at the family home. Surprised, Lavender found that it no longer belonged to her family. Sinclair came to Kentbury to help his family and take a needed break from work. Lavender and Sinclair lit a spark which grew as they worked at the summer camp. I enjoyed the witty banter and blossoming love as these two found their HEA.

The narration by Grace Grant and Connor Crais added a lot of emotion and life to the story. They kept me listening to the story.

I was given a copy, and this is my unsolicited review.