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Just Say (Hell) No
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 11
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 777
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 722
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 720
Marko Sendoa isn't a beach man. He's not an Auckland man. He's a hard man. Born Basque, raised in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, and bred on hard work, discipline, and getting the job done. It's not easy for a rugby flanker to make it to age 32 at the top of his game, but he's done it. Next year is the Rugby World Cup, and he'll do whatever it takes to be on the field in the black jersey when the anthems are sung. He doesn't need a kitten. He doesn't need a pregnant cousin. He definitely doesn't need a too-short, distractingly curvy, totally unimpressed Maori barista.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just Say YES to "Just Say *Hell No*"
- By EFhappy@home on 04-11-18
- Just Say (Hell) No
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 11
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
One of my new favorites.
Reviewed: 04-14-18
This book is one of my new favorites because it took one of my least favorite characters from a previous book and made me fall in love with her. I can now go back and reread her book and love her. Nyree was amazing. Marco is pretty solid and a strong man. I loved them, but I ADORED his niece. The only way for you to find out is BUY THIS BOOK AND LISTEN TO IT. Don't do it on the way to work or you'll have to explain why your eyes are leaking.
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Guilty as Sin
- Sinful, Montana, Book 1
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 656
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 608
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 607
There are secrets. There are guilty secrets. And then there's switching places with your twin. Paige Hollander and her identical twin Lily stopped switching places a decade ago. But Lily's run into trouble, and Paige is on leave from the SFPD, recovering from a traumatic shooting. It's not like she has anything better to do, and she remembers how to be feminine. Sort of. How hard could it be?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book Even Beter in Audio Form
- By Melstamps on 12-19-17
- Guilty as Sin
- Sinful, Montana, Book 1
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
Just as awesome as the book!
Reviewed: 12-27-17
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
I love Rosalind James' books. That is not a secret. Emma Wilder is an awesome narrator, and brings this excellent story to life. I appreciate the fact that it keeps my attention in the car, and doesn't grate on my nerves (as some narrators can do-especially whilst listening to something for 45 minutes a day.
I can highly recommend this as a great commuter read. The characters and story are different and engaging. There is some suspense, some heat, and some humor. Not your average twin switchero story!
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Just Say Yes
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 10
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 654
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 609
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 604
Kevin McNicholl may be a brutal force on the rugby field, but off the field, the star New Zealand All Black is a famously nice guy. His new tenant, though, arouses more than his protective side. She sets him on fire. Pity he's evicting her. Every woman deserves her dreams. Chloe Donaldson can't afford dreams, though, so she's given them up. Marriage, her ballet career, and now, her beautiful tower apartment with its view of the sea. Her new landlord is kicking her out, along with her three-year-old son, Zavy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just Say YES to "Just Say Yes"
- By EFhappy@home on 04-07-17
- Just Say Yes
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 10
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
I love Kevin and Chloe. My new favorite ENZ couple
Reviewed: 04-10-17
I can't lie-this is one of my very favorite series. I have grown to love Emma-the new narrator. She really does a good job switching genders, ages, and accents. I love love LOVE this story because I feel like I've been waiting for it for ages. Kevin is tough but soft, as is Chloe. Their story is sweet and hot. Zavi is the cutest kid ever. And as always, these are well written and SMART. You can't go wrong with Rosalind James. Ever.
"I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.”
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Take Me Back
- Paradise, Idaho, Book 4
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 477
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 431
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 431
Hallie Cavanaugh's late father just left her millions of reasons to stay away from Jim Lawson, deputy sheriff of Paradise, Idaho, and the man who broke her heart fourteen years ago. Hallie has worked hard for independence, but she can't dismiss a massive inheritance, even if she has to follow her father's manipulative terms to get it. How hard can it be to spend six months back in Paradise - and not sleep with her old flame?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another Good Installment To The Series
- By Lia on 06-12-17
- Take Me Back
- Paradise, Idaho, Book 4
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
My favorite of this series!!
Reviewed: 03-17-17
I love love LOVE the characters in this book. Being a teacher myself, I am critical of teacher characters. However, Rosalind always seems to get what being a teacher is. Hallie is strong and funny, and I really enjoyed her pluck. Jim is just sexy. Sexy single dad. How can you not fall in love? Overall, these stories have more suspense than what I normally read, but they are by no means dorky. I also enjoyed the narrator very well. She really was able to portray the emotion between the couple. And the end will make you cry, so make sure you aren't driving. :)
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Found
- Not Quite a Billionaire, Book 3
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 431
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 411
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 405
There's that phrase, though. "How's that working out for you?" The answer, when it came to Hope Sinclair, was, "not so well". She might be little, she might be sweet, and she might be young, but if I'd thought she'd be compliant anywhere but in bed, I'd learned my lesson. To keep her, I had to let her go. To hold her, I had to turn her loose. To have her in my life, I had to accept that she was 9,000 miles away in New Zealand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What happens AFTER the Happily Ever After?
- By EFhappy@home on 02-18-17
- Found
- Not Quite a Billionaire, Book 3
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
Grand finale for this series!
Reviewed: 03-02-17
I really enjoyed this series-even though I'm not a fan of the usual billionaire kinds of series. Rosalind writes believable characters, and if it takes place in New Zealand? Even better! I enjoy this narrator and find these books great for my commute-as long as my Audible doesn't turn itself on in the middle of a store! Be prepared though-major tears for the ending. It's really wonderful.
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Fractured
- Not Quite a Billionaire, Book 2
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 387
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 366
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 367
When I'd taken Hope Sinclair and her sister to New Zealand to meet my grandfather, I'd known I'd be making the return journey as her husband. I hadn't reckoned, though, on the demons of my past coming back to threaten our future. And, as always, I hadn't reckoned on Hope. I had hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of employees to tell me I had better judgment and more self-discipline than most people, and neither my self-control nor anything else I possessed had been won the easy way.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hemi and Hope; Still Works in Progress
- By Melstamps on 01-23-17
- Fractured
- Not Quite a Billionaire, Book 2
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
The story gets better and better!
Reviewed: 02-04-17
I am enjoying this trilogy by Rosalind James. The books were hot...oy boy the audiobooks? Don't leave the app open in the car! :)
I really like Hope and Hemi's characters, and how they are never 'normal'. Granted, being wealthy ISN'T the norm, but if you want a boring romance, this isn't it. I'm really excited for the third book!
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Silver-Tongued Devil
- Portland Devils, Book 1
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,028
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 948
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 945
Blake Orbison's pro football career with the Portland Devils may have come crashing to an end, but not calling the signals anymore just gives him more time to devote to his business enterprises, including the latest and greatest: the opening of the Wild Horse Resort in scenic north Idaho. And that other one, too. Blake's on the marriage track now, and he's got a game plan.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A GOOD LISTEN.. AS OPPOSITES ATTRACT & REACT
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-11-17
- Silver-Tongued Devil
- Portland Devils, Book 1
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
That Blake is a smooth Southern dude!
Reviewed: 01-26-17
I really enjoy this new series from Rosalind James. She writes entertaining, smart heroines, and decent, sexy guys that are believable. The narrator easily switches between male/female and isn't distracting. She is very relaxing to listen to after work. I highly recommend this for commuters!! However, Dakota's stepdad may make you cry. This story was so engaging and I really can't wait for the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
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Just Stop Me
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 9
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 660
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 615
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 611
Lots of young women dream of being a princess. Nina Jones isn't one of them. After escaping from her palace/prison by burying herself under sacks of fertilizer, she ends up in a beach cottage on New Zealand's South Island. She's meant to be looking after a cantankerous widower. Too bad she doesn't know how to boil an egg.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic and different addition to the series
- By Deor on 12-17-16
- Just Stop Me
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 9
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder
I adore the new narrator!
Reviewed: 12-21-16
I love this story of Nina and Iain. They are both broken and needing a good glue to repair them. For Nina, it's Iain's grandfather Arthur. What a lovely character. He is one of the most heartwarming characters I've ever read. And I really enjoyed the main character's story-however, the secondary story between Iain's parents is really strong and believable too. This is a great listen in the car. I think the new narrator is great in this story, and I very happily sat in the driveway listening to her. Well done!
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Turn Me Loose
- Paradise, Idaho, Book 3
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Claire Bocking
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 480
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 433
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 431
Rochelle Marks is working hard to build a name for herself that has nothing to do with her pinup-girl curves. She's made mistakes in the past, and now she's trying to stop her little sister, Stacy, from making worse ones. Rochelle's done with being nothing more than someone's good time. Even if that someone is the one-night stand who turned her life upside down before vanishing - and who's just arrived in Paradise, Idaho, looking to pick up where they left off.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book under $8.00
- By Lia on 07-25-16
- Turn Me Loose
- Paradise, Idaho, Book 3
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Claire Bocking
Great summer listening!
Reviewed: 06-25-16
I could listen to Claire Bocking narrate a cookbook. She is seriously one of the best narrators out there. This book has a very feisty lead heroine who has worked hard to make a good life for herself and her sister. Enter a hunky tech guy, and you have a recipe for....murder? This is a suspenseful romance that will keep you on your toes. Enjoy!
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Just in Time
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 8
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Claire Bocking
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 643
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 602
Will Tawera doesn't do commitment, except on the rugby field. Moving to Las Vegas to become a kicker for the NFL would be a big change from New Zealand rugby, but then, he's ready for a change. And when he's asked to do a little modeling on the side? Thousands of dollars to hold a beautiful blonde while looking dark, dangerous, tattooed, and Maori? He could do that.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Felt so different from the rest of the series
- By SIMARA on 11-17-17
- Just in Time
- Escape to New Zealand, Book 8
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Claire Bocking
What happens in Vegas...
Reviewed: 02-03-16
I love this series and this story was one of my favorites. It was humorous, and different from the other stories in this series. Faith is a hardworking, tenacious girl with a huge imagination. Will is a hot Maori with more responsibility on his plate than he is ready for. From Vegas to New Zealand, this book was narrated beautifully by Claire (again) and also had a wee story within it. Great book and I highly recommend the author and narrator.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
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