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awesome!!

Reviewed: 07-07-19

I 've listened to every one of Dannika Dark's books and I've loved them all. Moonstruck was wonderful. Loved the banter between Christian and Raven. As always, the story is exciting and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. Can't wait for the next book!!

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awesome

Reviewed: 07-07-17

Loved Nate and Audrey's story. Filled with heart-pounding suspense, nonstop action, hot romance, and most importantly, the Grey/Dean brothers. Blind Faith will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

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Another winner from Kristen Ashley

Reviewed: 06-12-17

Phenomenal. I love Kristen Ashley and I own almost all her books available on Audible. Complicated is a fantastic story that sucks you right in and holds you there until the end. If you love her Colorado Mountain Series and The Burg Series, then you'll adore Complicated. The narrator is great and really brings the story to life. Definitely grab this one.

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Great! (Read prior books to really appreciate)

Reviewed: 12-30-15

I love this series. I've listened to the entire Rosemary Beach Series via Audible and have thoroughly enjoyed it, and actually need to catch up my reviews on all the books. The latest novel, The Best Goodbye, is River "Captain" Kipling's story. If you are familiar with the series, Captain is Blaire's brother, and we've gotten to know him in several of the previous novels. He was a bit of an enigma, but When Your're Back (Rosemary Beach #12 - Mace and Reese's story) gave you a little glimpse into Captain's background, and made me really excited about diving into his story.

River didn't have an easy childhood and when he lost someone he dearly loved, he struck out on his own, as a teenager, leaving everything behind, even his identity. What took place in the years that followed made him into the man he is now known as...."Captain." He's back in Rosemary Beach, eager to leave his past behind once again, and is planning on doing just that after he finishes getting a new Restaurant off the ground, a task which is turning into a pain in his a**, especially with having to juggle his head server, Elle, and her misconceptions about their so-called relationship around. Then there is Rose......and there is something about Rose that infuriates him and makes him want to devour her in the same breath.

Rose Henderson's reason for being in Rosemary Beach goes far deeper than just being a waitress at the new Resort there. In fact, she's on a mission.....one which involves River "Captain" Kipling.......a mission that could change Captain/River's life as he knows it forever. As the details of who Rose really is and why she is there gradually unfold, to say things get intense is to put it mildly. Past, present, and future collide as a life that was merges with a life that is, and a possible life that could be is held in the balance, teetering precariously on decisions, actions, trust, and truth.

I loved the characters in the book and I loved watching Captain's character evolve into a man that dreams are made of. I don't want to say too much about Rose, because who she is and why she is there are the heart of the story. I will say that The Best Goodbye was sexy, romantic, dangerous, intense, and it ended beautifully. For fans of the series, you'll definitely want to check this one out.

Alas, now we wait on Nan's story....and boy does Abbi Glines have her work cut out for her with that. I can't wait to see what she brings to the table, and if the glimpse she gives us at the end of The Best Goodbye is a hint at what I think it might be, we all better hold onto our seat and look out for one heck of a ride.

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Great story

Reviewed: 08-26-15

I couldn't wait to begin reading When You're Back, especially after the ending of When I'm Gone. Reese and Mase are crazy about each other, but their relationship is still new and they both have a lot of insecurities to work around. There were a few times in this book when I really thought Mase was going to do something to disappoint me, and while he was a bit naive about a few things and did screw up several times, making me want to slap some sense into him, for the most part he was a really stand-up guy. Reese has a lot of self-esteem issues and is really unsure of herself, and she endured some hurt in this book that I hated having to see her go through, but she also stretched herself in ways she didn't think she was capable of as well. Then there was Aida ...I could not stand Aida. I hope I don't have to see Aida ever again. Captain was also in this story and I found him to be quite intriguing. He definitely caused things to heat up, and I can't wait to read his story.

When You're Back was a great story and I enjoyed seeing Mase and Reese get their happily ever after together. Lord knows they had to fight their way there, and they did just that. It was a great ending to this couple's chapter in the Rosemary Beach Saga, and Abbi Glines set things up nicely for the next book as well.

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Mase!!

Reviewed: 08-26-15

I've thoroughly enjoyed the Rosemary Beach Series by Abbi Glines, which began with the Rush Crush, then we were wowed by Woods, turned on by Trip, and became gluttons for Grant, though Grant did have to work harder to win me over. If you are a fan of the series, then you've met Mase, and I was really, really looking forward to getting to know more about Mase. He just had the hot cowboy mixed with a little bit of bad boy thing going on. He has shown himself to be fiercely protective over his sister Harlow, and is about as fond of his other sister, Nan, as the rest of the world is, which isn't much. I loved Reese, and my heart broke for her on more than one occasion. She is a better person that I could have ever been in some of the situations that she faced. She and Mase really had a special connection and I loved seeing him help her to bloom into the lovely person that she really was. Of course the story wouldn't be a story without some heartache, some misunderstandings, and some of the other hotties popping up in the picture as well, causing a little jealousy to raise it's ugly head along the way. That said, I really did enjoy getting to see many of the characters we've all come to know and love make an appearance in this story as well.

Reese and Mase also had to deal with the distance issue, him being in Texas and her being in Rosemary Beach, which was a bit difficult to say the least. Then there was the Nan........... and if you know who Nan is, just her name is enough said. I enjoyed the way Abbi Glines pulled everything together for these characters by the end of the book, leaving you happy, but on the edge of your seat waiting for the next installment so you could finish Reese and Mase's story. I purposely waited until Mase and Reese's second book came out before I read this, because I knew it would drive me crazy if I had to wait. Contemporary romance fans and fans of the Rosemary Beach series will love reading When I'm Gone. I know I did.

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Love this series!

Reviewed: 03-21-15

I absolutely adore Jill Shalvis' books and began this particular series with the fourth book, and have ever since been dying to find the time to go back and start again at the beginning of the series. While it is a series, each novel can be read as a standalone companion novel, but trust me, once you begin, you will definitely want more. The story is set in the beautiful town of Sunshine Idaho. Lilah Young runs a shelter and kennel service for animals. She loves animals of all kinds, and is the go-to person for finding strays and other abandoned animals a home. She is fun-loving, witty, a very hard worker, and always has about a million things on her plate. Her two best friends AKA the hottest set of bachelors in town are Dell and Adam Connlelly. Dell is a veterinarian and runs an animal center, His brother Adam helps and also trains search and rescue animals. Lilah, Dell, and Adam are best friends.

Adam and Dell have a third brother, Brady Miller, who they haven't seen in quite some time. Brady is ex special forces, a pilot, and lives and works in extremely dangerous situations. While in town, he and Lilah meet in the most comical way. I don't want to give any more about that away, but trust me, you'll enjoy it. The chemistry between these two is intense from the moment they meet, but Brady doesn't do long-term relationships and has his own set of issues stemming from the past he has to deal with. Lilah has been hurt before and is reluctant to go down the relationship road again, but girls, Brady is just to hot and sexy not to have a little fun with. Whether or not she can keep her heart out of the mix will be the challenge, not to mention the fact that Dell and Adam are extremely overprotective of her. That said, the heart wants what the heart wants, and everything that happens between the heart wanting and actually getting that proves to be an absolutely delightful story.

Animal magnetism is one of those books that totally captures your heart, makes you smile, swoon, and sigh over and over again, and I total loved it. This series is a definitely a must read for fans of contemporary romance.

As far as the audio goes, the narrator is awesome and does a wonderful job, making this a pleasure to listen to.

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One of my favorite series

Reviewed: 03-21-15

Animal Attraction is the second book in Jill Shalvis' Animal Magnetism series and in it, we get to get up close and personal with the oh so hot veterinarian Dell Connelly. We got to meet Dell and his handsome broody brother Adam in book one, Animal Magnetism, and I couldn't wait to read his and Jade's story. Dell is quite the player and is somewhat of a man-whore. The only woman who isn't falling at his feet, however, is his receptionist, Jade Bennett. There is definitely chemistry between the two, much they try to ignore it. Jade has a past that has left her vulnerable and caused her to leave her old life behind, ending up in beautiful Sunshine Idaho. Her past has also kept her from letting anyone get too close to her as well. Dell sees a lot more than she is aware of, and is determined to help her heal. Dell also has issues from his past that have caused him to have commitment phobia, but Jade can also see past his disguises as well. Try as they may, they can't avoid the inevitable and things get hot and heavy between them, and not only physically. Their feelings run deep, but when push comes to shove, will Dell have the guts to hold onto this woman who has captured his heart, and if he does, will Jade have the guts to let him have it?

I loved Dell''s character. He's such a great guy, despite his man-whorish past. I also love the relationship he has with his brothers. Of course there is the fact that he is a total hottie who will cause you to melt in a puddle with his smile. You also get to see plenty of Brady and Lila, who were in the first novel, and then there is Adam, and I think he is going to wind up being my favorite by the time I read his story, which is next in the series. While this is a series, each book can easily be read as a standalone, though after reading one, you'll want to devour the rest of the series. Animal Attraction is an awesome contemporary romance that will capture your attention and your heart and I can't recommend it highly enough.

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Loved Crit's story

Reviewed: 12-27-14

If you have read any of the Sea Breeze series, then you probably will remember Krit Corbin from those books. (FYI: This is a companion novel and be read as a standalone). Krit is the lead singer of the band Jackdown, and has been a secondary character, making appearances in most of the previous novels. He is a total man-whore. Women love him and he loves women - or at least taking them to his bed, then he's done with them. There have only been a few exceptions to this rule and only one that he cared about and lost. So, before Bad For You, we've only seen Krit as the badass rocker who loves them and leaves them, but in this book we get to know Krit inside and out - the good, the bad, and the ugly.....

Blythe Denton is a shy, sweet, and extremely insecure girl whose life has been anything but easy. Neglected and made to feel unwanted and undesirable her whole life, she has a hard time understanding why anyone would want her. Finally she feels free, and is now in Sea Breeze, attending college there. She has her own apartment, which just happens to be in the same complex as Krit Corbin's apartment. When Krit first sees Blythe, he knows there is something special about her, whether he wants to admit it to himself or not. Blythe has no clue who Krit is or what he does, just that he's tattooed, pierced, has black eyeliner around his eyes, and screams bad boy, but she's not intimated or afraid of him in any way. Krit lets Blyte see a side of him that is real, one that only a chosen few know exists. Though there is undeniable chemistry and attraction between them, Krit doesn't do relationships and this innocent girl is definitely not someone he wants to get close to in that way, but yet he can't stay away from her, so he decides to be here friend. Krit helps Blythe come out of her shell and though he thinks he is bad for her, he is really the best thing that has ever happened to her. Blythe's past has left her scarred, but underneath it all, she is a beautiful, loyal, loving, and passionate person. Krit sees all this, but so do other guys, which he can't stand, forcing him to have to choose whether or not he is willing to give love a shot. Just when things seem to be looking up, his past comes up to bite him in the butt and he faces loosing the best thing that has ever happened to him.

I totally loved Krit's story. While reading other reviews, it seems that people either love it or they don't, and I am glad to say that I fall in the "love it" category. While Cage York will always be my favorite Sea Breeze guy, I think that Krit is next on my list of favorites, followed by Preston. While to some, the bad boy and innocent virgin my seem cliche, I think that Abbi Glines did an excellent job and totally rocked the whole concept in Bad For You. I loved Krit and Blythe's story, and I also enjoyed getting to see some of the characters I've come to know and love from the previous novels make appearances in this book. If you are a fan of the Sea Breeze series, then I would definitely check this installment out. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Epic ending to an awesome series.

Reviewed: 12-27-14

Oh the bitter-sweetness of the last book in a series, and the things that happen in Sweet Reckoning make you smile, swoon, and have several "Oh my Gawd" moments. Sweet Reckoning was definitely my favorite book out of the series. I loved where Wendy Higgins took the romance and relationship between Kaidan and Anna - it was downright hot. Didn't know my girl had it in her, but she does, and she ends up being a kick-butt heroine also. Kaidan had me totally swooning over him in this novel. I totally loved the person he became in this book. He wound up being quite the hero. All of the other secondary characters played big roles as well - Ginger and Marna - the twins, and their bittersweet finale. Then there is Jay, bless his heart, Patty, and of course my favorite of all, Blake. I still so wish Blake had his own book - I just loved him.

That said, the ending is epic and I thought Wendy Higgins concluded the series very well. She even provided an epilogue, which is something I love, and I totally loved this epilogue.

My Opinion: Fantastic series that young adult and adult fans of paranormal romance will love. Definitely buy it, you won't be disappointed.

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