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Fighting 'Round the Christmas Tree
- Fighting Series, Book 5
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
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On the tenth day of Christmas, the Fighting series gave to me... One grown child in another state, two teenagers about to graduate, and seven more kids growing up way too quickly. Join the Fighting gang, along with their families, as they celebrate Christmas in Breckenridge under the same roof, one last time.
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4.5 stars!
- By Kristin L. on 12-27-24
- Fighting 'Round the Christmas Tree
- Fighting Series, Book 5
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
Hallmark but make it Nikki Ash style
Reviewed: 12-12-24
5/5🌟 2/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
This little Christmas novella was so freaking cute. I loved hearing all the families together. I have already listened to the Fighting Love series, too, so going back in time knowing what happens in the future was really cool. Overall it was a short, spicy, fulfilling read. Loved it so much.
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Of Broken Bots and Tempting Techs: A Subspace Novella
- By: Megan Landon
- Narrated by: Leanne Woodward, Michael Gallagher
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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Gwen’s LovBot is broken. When she seeks out Anders, the starbase’s only LovBot service technician, she discovers the pleasures of spending time with a fellow human. Smitten by the reclusive scientist, Anders lures Gwen back with promises of refurbishing her bot parts and showing her intriguing new toys. Can Anders entice Gwen to take a chance on a human, or will his shy tiger return to the safe intimate detachment of her bot?
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Short, and sweet, and sexy!
- By LilRedFae on 10-25-24
Seggs bots, color me amused
Reviewed: 09-17-24
4/5⭐️ 3.5/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
Yall, this book was unhinged lol. Sex bots in a futuristic setting, color me amused. It was a quick, very entertaining, smutty read. Definitely has me wanting to listen to more of her crazy stories.
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Hooked on You
- Love & Whiskey, Book 2
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Heather Costa
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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Hooked on You is a single dad meets a struggling single mom, age gap, nanny romance.
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Fresh Start
- By QuinnReads on 11-16-24
- Hooked on You
- Love & Whiskey, Book 2
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Heather Costa
Billionaire x Nanny? Yes, please.
Reviewed: 09-14-24
4/5⭐️ 2.5/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
This was such a touching story about two single parents learning to trust again and keep their children, as well as their hearts, safe. Ryder has been a single father to Addie ever since her mother walked out in exchange for money. Kira has been a single mother pretty much since Violet was born. When Kira struggles to find a job and start over, she is miraculously in the right place at the right time, overhearing someone talking about needing a childcare provider position filled with no luck. Well, it just so happens that Kira has a degree in early childhood education, so she puts herself out there and takes a chance by talking to the woman. But even though Kira got the job she needed, she was still struggling. Ryder finds her with her daughter in quite a sad predicament, and he bites the bullet and tells Kira he can’t allow her to stay under the conditions she was in and moves her into his home to be his nanny. Violet and Addie become so close throughout their time living together, and they don’t understand why they don’t have one of the other parents when other kids do. And seeing Kira care for Addie in a way no other woman has even had the chance to, draws Ryder in like a mother to a flame. With every day that passes that he sees the love and compassion Kira has, he falls just a little more for her. Can these two put their ugly pasts behind them and move forward together? Or will their bitterness and fear always haunt them, keeping them in a limbo from being happy? This is definitely worth the read to find out.
Gregory Salinas and Heather Costa performed so well in this audiobook. I felt every part of this story. It was incredible!
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Center Ice
- Boston Rebels, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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I’ve always been a wild card–the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it–but appearances can be deceiving. Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else. I return to Boston knowing I need to buckle down and focus on what really matters.
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♥︎✰Fantastic narration!🙌🏼🏒 ✰♥︎
- By 🌼Daisy H. on 09-06-24
- Center Ice
- Boston Rebels, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt
He falls first
Reviewed: 08-27-24
4/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
This book was so cute! A one night fling in college before Drew went to the NHL left Audrey with a big surprise. 5 years later, Drew is back in town and puts the puzzle pieces together that Audrey’s child is his. Little did Audrey know, Drew always had a crush on her in college but never admitted to it. Now that he’s back, and knows he has a child with Audrey, his feelings have resurfaced and the dude is smitten. But Audrey isn’t letting him in that easily. She’s been a single mother for 5 years and has some trust issues. Can Drew prove to Audrey and Graham (son) that he is worthy of being in their lives and earn their love? It’s a classic story if he falls first…and hard. I l thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book.
Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt did a great job on the dual narration of Center Ice. They killed the spicy scenes for sure!
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First and Goal
- Branston Bandits, Book 3
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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When I let my most embarrassing secret slip to the person I wanted it kept from most of all. Damn you, tequila. I'm a grown woman. I turned thirty this year, and I've been running my own business for the last decade, a dream I made a reality all on my own. I have an amazing group of friends. Life is good. I'm happy. Well, except for one little problem I'm still a virgin. How did this happen? How did I manage to live this long without ever making it past second base? I don't know. Maybe it just never felt right. Maybe I was waiting for something. Or someone.
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A cute and quick friends to lovers!
- By Taylor Sims on 10-23-24
- First and Goal
- Branston Bandits, Book 3
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
Shy and sweet x big and bold
Reviewed: 08-06-24
3/5⭐️ 1.5/5🌶️ 4/5🎧
This was a quick, cute read. A nice palate cleanser. 30 year old virgin Hadley crushes on football star Foster. When he moves into her bed and breakfast temporarily, a common miscommunication trope presents for a good portion of the book. After a bit, they start gravitating towards each other and Foster is a perfect gentleman. I’d say this is beginner level romance and perfect for young girls to start with. It’s heavy on consent and taking things slow and not doing things before you’re ready.
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Bump and Run
- Branston Bandits, Book 2
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
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Clean cut, all-American, hot as sin, and sweet enough to lick all over. That’s how my friend Skye describes Miles Blake. It’s how I’d describe him, too, if I didn’t just find out the one-night stand that rocked my world is my best friend’s fiancé’s best friend…God, what a mouthful.
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Fun, Sweet, and Heartwarming!
- By Jocelyne on 08-31-24
- Bump and Run
- Branston Bandits, Book 2
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
FWB catch feelings
Reviewed: 07-11-24
3.5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ 4/5🎧
This was the classic FWB and trying to fight the feelings story. It was a quick, light, cute read. Entertaining to pass the time. I will continue the rest of the series.
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The Turnover
- Branston Bandits, Book 1
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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Riggs Malone. Star quarterback and captain of the football team. The boy all the girls wanted and all the boys wanted to be. My first love. And the only person who ever broke me. I have a great life. I've fulfilled my dream of running my own coffee shop-slash-library in my hometown, I own my own home, and I have the best group of friends a girl could ask for. Everything is perfect. Or it was. When a neighboring town starts its very own professional football franchise, he gets himself traded to be the starting quarterback of the Branston Bandits.
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Fun and Entertaining!
- By Jocelyne on 08-31-24
- The Turnover
- Branston Bandits, Book 1
- By: Piper James
- Narrated by: Cecily Foster, James Amherst
The one who got away
Reviewed: 07-11-24
4/5⭐️ 2.5/5🌶️ 4/5🎧
This was a quick, cute read/listen. It’s a classic story of the one that got away with a second chance romance. The history between Riggs and Tessa left bad blood between the two, more on Tessa’s side than Riggs’s. When football star Riggs Malone moves back home after 12 years, he has his eye on his prize right away and buys a home right next door to the one who got away. But when Tessa finds out he is her neighbor, a spiteful prank war turns into playful banter that I very much enjoyed. In pranking one another, Tessa and Riggs begin having fun and growing closer, letting go of past wrongdoings. To listen to this sweet little story play out the way it did put a smile on my face.
Cecile Foster and Josh Innerst did a good job on the dual narration.
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Takedown
- Fighting Love, Book 3
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Avery Reid, Christian Leatherman
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Pregnant and married at the young age of eighteen, I settled into my life not knowing there could ever be more. Until Mason, with his sexy smirk and magnetic baby blue eyes. With a single look and a few words, he made me feel sexy and alive. But as quickly as he came into my life, he was gone, leaving me wanting more. A few days later, my mom died, and her final words of advice—life's too short to settle—are what I vowed to live my life by. Not even a year after her death, I was divorced and ready to find the one.
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Excellent Story, Characters & Listen🎧 Loved it!
- By Bette on 05-29-24
- Takedown
- Fighting Love, Book 3
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Avery Reid, Christian Leatherman
Playboy x single mom
Reviewed: 06-21-24
5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
Is there a Nikki Ash book that doesn’t consume me? The answer is no. I swear every single one becomes my new favorite. Takedown is no different. It was such a great story and tugged on all my heartstrings. Mason and Mila are most def my favorite couple of this second gen series. In Takedown you get Playboy Mason with mommy issues and a no single mom rule and hopeless romantic Mila that is a divorced single mom with toxic independency. Mason gets to know Mila on a deeper level from what started as a sort of joke by messaging her anonymously on a dating app. Of course, I’m actually getting to know her, he starts to look at her differently. Things obviously happen and they end up together and married. But all Mason wants is to take care and provide for the people he loves, while all Mila wants is to be loved without being taken care of. Can the two meet a compromise to make their marriage work? Or will their toxic pasts taint their future and wreck everything?
Avery Reid and Christian Leatherman did such a great job on this dual narration performance. I especially loved the emotional scenes and their kid voices!
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Reluctantly Royal
- Royals Gone Rogue, Book 1
- By: Erin Nicolle, Erin Nicholas
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Shaina Summerville
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
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A marriage proposal from a deliciously handsome and wickedly charming prince sounds like a fairytale. But for a nerdy scientist with severe social anxiety, it's a horror story. Prince Torin O'Grady, with his mischievous blue eyes and cocky grin, is always in the spotlight. And he needs to marry me to inherit the crown. But we have nothing in common. He's a future king. And I'm perfectly happy slogging through mud in my work boots. So why can't I stop thinking about him?
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Sexy Royal Romance!
- By Elyvia on 06-15-24
- Reluctantly Royal
- Royals Gone Rogue, Book 1
- By: Erin Nicolle, Erin Nicholas
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Shaina Summerville
The nerdy scientist and the reluctant prince
Reviewed: 06-17-24
4.5/5⭐️ 3.75/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
What a cute freaking book! I loved the introvert representation and how well it was written. Introverted girl genius and agricultural scientist, Abby/Abigail, meets Prince Torin at her sisters’ weddings. Once at one, and another time at the other’s. From the first one, Torin was enraptured. Abby wasn’t like most girls and that’s what reeled him in. That, and people don’t say no to the prince, but Abby did. Two rejections and Torin was smitten. When Abby agrees to marry Torin in a mutually beneficial relationship, it opens a door to new experiences Abby never had and new feelings neither of them have ever felt. It was such a refreshing listen. And the spice good lawd. My eyes almost popped out of my head and my jaw definitely dropped a few times at the pure fucking filth coming from that man’s mouth.
Jason Clarke and Shaina Summerville did a phenomenal job on the voice acting. It was as if I was living that story. I loved the timid, demure shakiness to Abby’s voice and the deep rasp of Torin’s. And in the sexy scenes together…ohemgee. EARGASMIC. They played their parts SO WELL 👏🏼 I needed more!
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Love & Lyrics: The Complete Rock Star Collection
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Marina Barrett, Walker Williams, Avery Reid, and others
- Length: 28 hrs and 32 mins
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This collection includes all four stories about the Raging Chaos band members PLUS EXCLUSIVE, BRAND NEW, NEVER PUBLISHED BONUS CONTENT.
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More of the Same
- By BooksonStereo on 12-24-24
Amazing Rockstar series
Reviewed: 06-17-24
To say I was like an addict listening to these books is an understatement. Each story sucked me in and they were all less than a one day listen for me. The character growth and trials within each book had a lot of depth and I love how each story built stepping stones for the next. Each couple faced their own problems, obstacles, and traumas (because, well, this is Nikki Ash, and Nikki is THE drama queen), but with all the problems and trials they faced, it progressed their characters and fortified their relationships. Now excuse me while I try to go figure out how to snag me a rockstar with an apadravya piercing.
Oh and all the narrations to each book was absolutely spectacular. Chef’s kiss.
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