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Driven by K. Bromberg

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3.75

Ok, I think I was spoilt with the mini series before the book. While I do love a good mini series/movie I often find the book out rates, but for me, not on this occasion. 
Consider Me by Becka Mack

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slow-paced

4.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

🎤NARRATORS🎤 Kasha Kensington and Alex Kydd 

A solid performance by both narrators. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume is consistent, projection is appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is good.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless 
CONSISTENT – high energy, great articulation, perfect breath and pitch control. 
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters extremely well. 
CHARACTERISATION – brings all the characters to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. 
SEPARATION- no spillover between the two characters. 
INVESTMENT – Painted a picture vocally. 

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ /4 spice
📚📚📚/3 
STORY
What a little gem of a series! Totally feel in love with the characters. The storyline is fun and so enjoyable to listen too. I feel as a traditional read, it might be a tad too long. Diving into book two with gusto. 
The Lady and the Dragon by Shayla Black, Shelley Bradley

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3.5

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤  NARRATED BY  🎤 Tim Campbell 7hrs 50mins

That perfect British old school modulation suited this historical interpretation. 

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 appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
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.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance

On Audible Plus, so take it as it is. A cute story with plenty of twists and turns.
The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid

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3.75

📚 BOOK VERSION 📚

I did enjoy this story however there are better ménage stories out there. The male characters are delightful, but I felt that their personal back stories were not explored enough. This could also be said for the female lead. She seemed to take to the ménage /polyamory way too quickly and confidently. There would be a complex background that was merely suggested at. 

Reading the book was a little frustrating as the book was written from the various characters POVs. I had to keep ducking back to check whose POV it was from. I think the audio book would take of that frustration. 

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance
Wicked As Sin by Shayla Black

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fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤  NARRATED BY  🎤 Christian Fox. 6 hrs 19mins

Christian once again has produced a flawless 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 appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
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.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance

Series: Wicked Lovers: Soliders for Hire - an enjoyable ear bud nibble. This book definitely ends on the typical cliffhanger and picks up immediately in book 2. Both books could easily be combined into one solid read. Wicked and Worshipped is therefore the better choice.
Wicked Ever After by Shayla Black

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medium-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤  NARRATED BY  🎤 Troy Duran. 9hrs 23mins

The narrator changed for the second book. This can be very frustrating as a listener, but Troy stepped into the role flawlessly. The change, in the end, did not cause an issue. 

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 appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
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.

🌶️🌶️🌶️/5  😘😘/3 romance

Series: Wicked Lovers: Soliders for Hire - an enjoyable ear bud nibble. This book picks up immediately from book 1. Both books could easily be combined into one solid read. Wicked and Worshipped is therefore the better choice. A shame that the story did not end with a wedding or baby,  however this may be revisited in the other books in the series.