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Dare To Play by Carly Phillips
ARTICULATION - clean and clear
fast-paced
3.5
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - a solid performance
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - a solid performance
ARTICULATION - clean and clear
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – rather accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- quite clear and decisive
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection it lacking a little,
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues yet again. Plot was rather predictable once again. Nonetheless, a quick and fun little ear bud nibble while working/driving.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues yet again. Plot was rather predictable once again. Nonetheless, a quick and fun little ear bud nibble while working/driving.
Dare To Tempt by Carly Phillips
ARTICULATION - clean and clear
fast-paced
3.5
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - a solid performance
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - a solid performance
ARTICULATION - clean and clear
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – rather accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- quite clear and decisive
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection it lacking a little,
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues again at times. Plot was rather predictable once again. A fun little ear bud nibble while working.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues again at times. Plot was rather predictable once again. A fun little ear bud nibble while working.
Dare To Resist by Carly Phillips
ARTICULATION - clean and clear (except at the initial chapters)
fast-paced
3.5
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - it was obvious that Erin had a cold in the initial chapters of the book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Erin Mallon and Joe Arden - it was obvious that Erin had a cold in the initial chapters of the book.
ARTICULATION - clean and clear (except at the initial chapters)
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – rather accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- quite clear and decisive
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection it lacking a little,
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues at times. Plot was rather predictable however a fun little ear bud nibble while working.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Some continuity issues at times. Plot was rather predictable however a fun little ear bud nibble while working.
Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium by Jennifer L. Armentrout
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
slow-paced
3.75
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Stina Nelson - she is Poppy, Cass and Kieran personified. Her voice is simply perfect for this series. Now that she has the enunciation of the word “eather” under control, this book was a delight.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Stina Nelson - she is Poppy, Cass and Kieran personified. Her voice is simply perfect for this series. Now that she has the enunciation of the word “eather” under control, this book was a delight.
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – brings to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
WARNING, don’t listen to this one unless you have read ALL the other books up to this point. It is definitely a FAN book - and I loved it.
This book is exactly what the title says - a compendium, delightfully comprehensive too. While we have snippets of the delightful and incomparable Miss Willa woven in between, don’t expect this book to be a full narrative piece. Personally, I would NOT recommend this as an audio read. I think as a physical book it would make more sense and would be a great companion to the full series reads.
The snippets of narrative that are given throughout are delightful and decadent. As a fan it did have me questioning a few plot twists that should come. I think this book was a brilliant idea to get the whole and complete stories of both the “Blood and Ash” and “Flesh and Fire” series into one book. A great review of an epic story. The “fan” can easily see how the books are interrelated. Also a fantastic idea to have those stories reviewed with the knowledge that more the story will continue well into the future. Bravo Miss Willa and JLA.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
WARNING, don’t listen to this one unless you have read ALL the other books up to this point. It is definitely a FAN book - and I loved it.
This book is exactly what the title says - a compendium, delightfully comprehensive too. While we have snippets of the delightful and incomparable Miss Willa woven in between, don’t expect this book to be a full narrative piece. Personally, I would NOT recommend this as an audio read. I think as a physical book it would make more sense and would be a great companion to the full series reads.
The snippets of narrative that are given throughout are delightful and decadent. As a fan it did have me questioning a few plot twists that should come. I think this book was a brilliant idea to get the whole and complete stories of both the “Blood and Ash” and “Flesh and Fire” series into one book. A great review of an epic story. The “fan” can easily see how the books are interrelated. Also a fantastic idea to have those stories reviewed with the knowledge that more the story will continue well into the future. Bravo Miss Willa and JLA.
This Woman Forever by Jodi Ellen Malpas
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Shane East - the story could not be told with the superb narration from Shane - quintessentially Jesse.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Shane East - the story could not be told with the superb narration from Shane - quintessentially Jesse.
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – brings to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘😘
12 years in the making, this final book in the series is perfectly sitting on Central Jesse Cloud Nine. The epic love story of Jesse and Ava has come full circle with a this clever set of dual POV stories - the This Man series through to This Woman series.
Artfully told, this final story is not simply a rehash of the first series, but a story that fills in those all those missing elements. What a crazy ride and wonderful through Jesse’s mind!
The narration by Shane East is simple perfection and really bought this story to life.
The artful story telling woven by JEM is once again a masterclass lesson in how to write a dual POV. Thank you Lady for all your time and effort in bringing these wonderful characters to life for us mere morals.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘😘
12 years in the making, this final book in the series is perfectly sitting on Central Jesse Cloud Nine. The epic love story of Jesse and Ava has come full circle with a this clever set of dual POV stories - the This Man series through to This Woman series.
Artfully told, this final story is not simply a rehash of the first series, but a story that fills in those all those missing elements. What a crazy ride and wonderful through Jesse’s mind!
The narration by Shane East is simple perfection and really bought this story to life.
The artful story telling woven by JEM is once again a masterclass lesson in how to write a dual POV. Thank you Lady for all your time and effort in bringing these wonderful characters to life for us mere morals.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
medium-paced
4.0
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤 Elizabeth Louise and Tim Paige
A book that is definitely meant to be heard.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤 Elizabeth Louise and Tim Paige
A book that is definitely meant to be heard.
ARTICULATION - clean and clear.
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is extremely appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – brings to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Dual POV frenemies. A cute, fun rom-com. Nate is adorable.
The story was somewhat lengthy in parts. Then rapidly finished with a quick bang. Tied up neatly in a little bow, but would have benefited from being fleshed out more in the conclusion and shortened in other areas.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😘😘
Dual POV frenemies. A cute, fun rom-com. Nate is adorable.
The story was somewhat lengthy in parts. Then rapidly finished with a quick bang. Tied up neatly in a little bow, but would have benefited from being fleshed out more in the conclusion and shortened in other areas.
Sold by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters
ARTICULATION - somewhat cleaner and clearer than the first book.
fast-paced
3.75
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED 🎤
Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED 🎤
Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger
Same narrators as the first book but different characters. Did not affect the read.
ARTICULATION - somewhat cleaner and clearer than the first book.
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘
BDSM is the warning with master/slave context, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Katia and Issac are 2 characters that work well together. A good ear bud nibble.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘
BDSM is the warning with master/slave context, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Katia and Issac are 2 characters that work well together. A good ear bud nibble.
Bought by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters
fast-paced
3.75
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger
While these narrators are a great choice their articulation on some words is not as polished as it should be.
ARTICULATION - not as clean, clear or precise as it should be.
ARTICULATION - not as clean, clear or precise as it should be.
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘
BDSM is the warning, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Daliah and Lucian are 2 great characters that can help you enter this BDSM world. While the plot is somewhat weak, the story is just a simple and fun ear bud nibble.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘
BDSM is the warning, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Daliah and Lucian are 2 great characters that can help you enter this BDSM world. While the plot is somewhat weak, the story is just a simple and fun ear bud nibble.
Leading the Witness by Chantal Fernando
ARTICULATION - clean, clear, precise
fast-paced
3.75
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Iggy Toma, Mackenzie Harte
Great voices for these characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Iggy Toma, Mackenzie Harte
Great voices for these characters.
ARTICULATION - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
A great conclusion to the series. Once again, these stories are simply too short. However, this book has been the best at not adding to many sidelines that needed to be explored and not followed through as they were in the previous books. A series that is a great, short ear bud nibble. Enjoyable.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
A great conclusion to the series. Once again, these stories are simply too short. However, this book has been the best at not adding to many sidelines that needed to be explored and not followed through as they were in the previous books. A series that is a great, short ear bud nibble. Enjoyable.
Approaching the Bench by Chantal Fernando
ARTICULATION - clean, clear, precise
A cute instalment in the series. Would love to have seen this whole series explored further as many aspects are presented very quickly.
fast-paced
3.75
ARTICULATION - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
A cute instalment in the series. Would love to have seen this whole series explored further as many aspects are presented very quickly.