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Blood Bound (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Mercy Thompson, Book 2
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: David Engel, Khaya Fraites, Belsheber Rusape, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Mercy has friends in low places—and in dark ones. And now she owes one of them a favor. Since she can shapeshift at will, she agrees to act as some extra muscle when her vampire friend Stefan goes to deliver a message to another of his kind. But this new vampire is hardly ordinary—and neither is the demon inside of him. When the undead and the werewolves sent to find him don’t return, the local vampire queen turns to Mercy for help. A coyote is no match for a demon, but Mercy is determined to get her friends back—including the two werewolves circling around her heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A-freaking-mazing again and again
- By Janet on 10-10-24
- Blood Bound (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Mercy Thompson, Book 2
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: David Engel, Khaya Fraites, Belsheber Rusape, Christopher McLinden, Gregory Linington, Rayner Gabriel, Elias Khalil, Wyn Delano, Danny Montooth, Daniel Llacal, full cast, Charlie Albers
Good story
Reviewed: 10-08-24
Good story! Live this series.
The dramatized version does take some getting used to with the different voices. Overall well done
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Moon Called (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Mercy Thompson, Book 1
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: full cast, David Cui Cui, Khaya Fraites, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Story5 out of 5 stars 74
Mercy Thompson is a shapeshifter, and while she was raised by werewolves, she can never be one of them, especially after the pack ran her off for having a forbidden love affair. So she’s turned her talent for fixing cars into a business and now runs a one-woman mechanic shop in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Where's the humor!?
- By Lacey on 08-23-24
- Moon Called (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Mercy Thompson, Book 1
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: full cast, David Cui Cui, Khaya Fraites, Christopher McLinden, Chris Stinson, Gregory Linington, Rayner Gabriel, Chris Davenport, Renee Dorian, Aure Nash, Damon Alums, Daniel Llacal
Similar
Reviewed: 09-23-24
The graphic audio book is similar to but not the same as the book for this version. For instance, in the book at the end of chapter 4, Mercy in coyote form follows the scent of the human out of Adam’s house until the burnt rubber smell is gone then returns to Adam’s house to load him I the VW; the leaving the house in attempt to track Jessie was left out of the graphic audio book version. The casting was good, just not what I had in mind for the original audio book version.
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Magickal Trouble
- Warlocks MacGregor, Book 11
- By: Michelle M. Pillow
- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story5 out of 5 stars 26
Warlock Bruce MacGregor likes his life exactly the way it is. He has his art, his books, his freedom. But lately his family has become marriage obsessed. As one of the last single men standing, they're all looking at him to find eternal happiness...and they're not above casting a few spells to ensure it happens.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Chaotic Curses
- By Jenn on 10-02-24
- Magickal Trouble
- Warlocks MacGregor, Book 11
- By: Michelle M. Pillow
- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
Wild ride
Reviewed: 09-11-24
What a wild ride! Spell gone awry. A supernatural partner and ordinary human brought together under a unique circumstance. The curse is a real reoccurring nightmare & would have driven me insane. The love connection though is sweet and the intimate scenes toe curling. The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Sanctuary
- Roman’s Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 264
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 233
It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie. Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narration ruins it
- By V. Ewart on 08-02-24
- Sanctuary
- Roman’s Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley
Good novella
Reviewed: 07-31-24
Novella with Roman as the lead. Nice to see this side of him and how he became what he is. Good side addition to the Kate Daniels series.
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A Cage of Crimson
- Deliciously Dark Fairytales
- By: K.F. Breene
- Narrated by: Tillie Hooper, Tyler Donne
- Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 186
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 177
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 177
It was supposed to be easy: find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons to deal with. She deserves death for what she's done. For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been. Until he learns what she is. Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible. Very few are able to do it. But the call of their bond is unmistakable. Against all odds, and in the worst situation imaginable, he's found his true mate. Her.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I can't believe it is a k. f. Breen book
- By Nancy on 10-11-24
- A Cage of Crimson
- Deliciously Dark Fairytales
- By: K.F. Breene
- Narrated by: Tillie Hooper, Tyler Donne
Yowzer!!
Reviewed: 06-27-24
Woooowwww! This story was a very hot to trot little red riding hood paranormal retelling. The multiple points of view and a Breeneized wickedly spicy smexiness had me laughing out loud one moment, grabbing a tissue the next minute, and wanting to yell ‘what the hell’ during the next chapter. Daaaanng!! Love a book that runs the emotional gamut. ACOC is quite a wild entertaining ride that had me thinking about the book each time I had to pause listening. Definitely recommend this series. The book could be enjoyed on its own. Grab a copy, your favorite drink, and settle down for a freaking awesome listen! The narrators did a fantastic job!
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Winter Lost
- A Mercy Thompson Novel, Book 14
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,574
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,574
My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe. It’s a hard job, and it doesn’t leave much room for side quests. Which is why when I needed to travel to Montana to help my brother, I intended to go by myself.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Mercy but different
- By Dragongirl on 07-07-24
- Winter Lost
- A Mercy Thompson Novel, Book 14
- By: Patricia Briggs
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
The performance was great
Reviewed: 06-21-24
My first thought regarding this book upon finishing was “You’ve got to be kidding me.” I’m disappointed that I paid for this audiobook and didn’t rent it through the public library first. The story felt like a series filler, which is disappointing given the printing & production delays. Ugh! Fractured storytelling with way too much jumping around; some didn't add to the overall storyline (fluff). Definitely didn’t have the normal Mercy Thompson feel.
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Magic Gifts (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Kate Daniels, Book 5.5
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Omar Smith, Kenyatta Rogers, full cast, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story5 out of 5 stars 26
It isn’t often that Kate Daniels and the Beast Lord Curran get to take a break from protecting their pack and enjoy some time for themselves. So when Curran offers Kate a romantic dinner in town, there’s no way she’s going to pass. But their quiet night doesn’t stay quiet for long. The trouble starts with a necromancer dying at a nearby table, continues with bloodthirsty vampires crashing through the windows, and ends with more blood on the walls than any dining establishment needs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good things come in small packages … but …
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 06-11-24
- Magic Gifts (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Kate Daniels, Book 5.5
- By: Ilona Andrews
- Narrated by: Omar Smith, Kenyatta Rogers, full cast, Terence Aselford, RJ Bayley, Michael Glenn, Emlyn McFarland, Rob McFadyen, Joey Sourlis, Nora Sofyan, James J. Johnson, Chris Davenport
Excellent
Reviewed: 06-02-24
Enjoyed this short story! The characters are great and the storyline even better! Looking forward to additional Graphic Audio version of this series! The narrators did an excellent job
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Forevermore
- Crossbreed Series, Book 12.5
- By: Dannika Dark
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 355
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 318
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Story5 out of 5 stars 318
Keystone's planning an unforgettable wedding, but there's only one problem: the groom is missing. To top that off, the father of the bride is out of town, leaving Raven to wonder if destiny has screwed her over once again. Despite the setbacks, she's full steam ahead-even if that means showing up at the altar alone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Short Story from Series
- By Georgia McNabb on 05-25-23
- Forevermore
- Crossbreed Series, Book 12.5
- By: Dannika Dark
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
Very nice!
Reviewed: 03-29-24
Cute short story involving a wedding and a few unexpected surprises! Very nice. The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life!
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Born to Be Badger
- The Honey Badger Chronicles, Book 5
- By: Shelly Laurenston
- Narrated by: Charlotte Kane
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 293
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 269
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Story5 out of 5 stars 269
Emily "Tock" Meyerson-Jackson is on a mission to rid the world of shifters trafficking humans for hunting and cash. And now that she's narrowed down her suspects to a brutal coalition of male lions, nothing will get between this honey badger and her prey—not even a dog-loving Tiger with absolutely no time management skills. Doesn't matter that Shay Malone is ferociously adorable. With a war brewing between cat families, Tock doesn't have time to lounge around with a football-playing tiger shifter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cliffhanger!!! But still worth it!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-30-23
- Born to Be Badger
- The Honey Badger Chronicles, Book 5
- By: Shelly Laurenston
- Narrated by: Charlotte Kane
Love Badgers
Reviewed: 03-28-24
Enjoyed the shenanigans and developing love story. Plenty of side characters and plots to keep my action wanting attention. Narrator did a great job with different voices and tone inflections for each scene.
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Cold Curses
- Heirs of Chicagoland, Book 5
- By: Chloe Neill
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 127
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 127
Elisa, the only vampire ever born, is hoping all can remain quiet in the City of Chicago in the wake of a destructive attack by an ancient demon who broke the city's defensive magic. Still, she and her friends, including shifter Connor Keene, know they need to be ready for anything. Everyone is working as hard as they can to repair the city's wards, but unwelcome creatures are slipping through and Elisa soon finds herself caught in the middle of a magical turf war with roots that go back generations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nice!
- By Curly's Ramblings on 03-16-24
- Cold Curses
- Heirs of Chicagoland, Book 5
- By: Chloe Neill
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
Nice!
Reviewed: 03-16-24
Nice story for the end of the series! Plenty of action with a side of drama & romance. The narrator did a great job
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