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Funny, Twisty, Entertaining.

Reviewed: 09-26-24

I absolutely loved this book! I listened to it in less than a day and a half. Definitely worth the credit.

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I Love Returning to Rosalind James’ New Zealand

Reviewed: 08-14-24 Listener received this title free

Before its release, I had been looking forward to listening to the audio version of the latest Rosalind James book, Catch a Kiwi, and I was not disappointed as I enjoyed it very much. With the New Zealand setting and so many returning characters from previous books, it was a lot like coming home. The book touched on many themes, not the least was about new beginnings, whether geographically, emotionally, mentally and so on. The narration is excellent and does so much to bring the written words to life. It is a very enjoyable and entertaining book and fans of the romance genre, especially those who are fans of Rosalind James’ work, will love it. If I have any criticism, I think it ran a bit too long and that brought a bit of repetition. A solid four stars.

I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I was neither compensated nor expected to write a positive review. The opinions stated are solely my own.

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Very Disappointing

Reviewed: 07-10-24

I had listened and enjoyed to the first two books in the series. Sadly this one fell very short. It was repetitive (running around and accusing literally every one of murder) and convoluted. I don’t recommend and am highly unlikely to read another book in the series.

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Thought Provoking

Reviewed: 04-17-24

I would recommend this book to every adult, especially those with aging family members or who are aging themselves. It also addresses how a terminal illness is addressed and handled. I will listen to it again.

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Sweet Little Story

Reviewed: 03-09-24

This is a sweet and touching novella and well worth the listen. The characters were likable and the story very entertaining.

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Entertaining Book, Superior Narration

Reviewed: 11-07-23 Listener received this title free

I read Born to Sin in its written incarnation and then listened to it a few weeks later as an audiobook. I can honestly say that this is one book that really came alive for me when I listened to it, a great testament to Emma Wilder’s acting. She had very good material to start with as Rosalind James has delivered another heartfelt (and spicy) book about finding love, whether for the very first time or a second time following the tragic death of a life partner. The two main characters are strong and engaging. I enjoyed the interactions between Quinn and Troy, though was occasionally a bit uncomfortable with the frank discussions between Beckett and his 11 year old daughter. I wish Janey had been 12, not just because of that but also because her behavior in general seemed that silly year more advanced. A minor point.

There was a mystery towards the end of the book that, while entertaining, seemed a bit out of place. That said, I really enjoyed it.

Emma Wilder has done a superior job with the reading of this book. She truly brought the book alive for me.

This book is well worth listening to for anyone who enjoys a good romance. Rosalind James will be over-the-moon while reading it. Four and a half stars.

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions stated are solely my own.

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Love from a Different Perspective

Reviewed: 09-23-23 Listener received this title free

Just for Me (Escape to New Zealand Book 15) once again proves how talented Rosalind James is at crafting an entertaining story filled with likable, vulnerable characters navigating the road to happily ever after. This is Hayden and Luke’s story, both of whom have been featured in previous books. Part of their story is recognizable as a secondary tale in a previous book, but this book fleshes out their story and highlights many of the travails a same sex couple might endure. I liked both Hayden, always a good guy, and Luke, who is far more closed up having been afraid of living the life he wanted for fear of losing his career. One of the pleasures of an Escape to New Zealand book is the occasional appearance of characters from previous books and Just for Me is no different, which is a plus. This book does a nice job of offering romance from a different but very much the same perspective.  

The narration by Emma Wilder is, as always, outstanding.

This is a very entertaining and solid listen. I recommend it. Fans of The Escape to New Zealand series are sure to love it. Four stars.
 

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Unusual; Impossible to Put Down

Reviewed: 02-12-23

I loved this book. The synopsis sounded unusual but I bought it anyway. I listened to it in two days. Amazing.

I just listened to it a second time, months later as it is our book club selection for this month. I enjoyed it as much the second time. Truly an exceptional book.

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Miss M. C. Beaton

Reviewed: 01-25-23

This is a fun, entertaining listen but I miss the old Agatha and her gang. Not the same.

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Like a Time Capsule

Reviewed: 12-26-22 Listener received this title free

Mask of Death is like traveling through time to the earlier days of Covid 19 where masks were required everywhere, isolation was a the rule of the day and fear was king. Karen Musser Nortman does an outstanding job of painting the picture of those early pandemic months. They mystery is almost secondary to this bleak backdrop, but it all came together and was quite enjoyable. For a fairly short book, it is filled to the brim with campers (nice and not-so-nice), a missing person, mysterious goings on, and a huge storm, all taking place under Covid’s large shadow. This book is well worth the listen.

The narration by Michelle Babb is capable as she once again brings gives life to Frannie and Larry Shoemaker, their family and a host of other characters. I love the bit of snark Ms Babb is able to inflect to Frannie’s inner thoughts, as well as the warmth between the series regulars.

I highly recommend this book, if only as a great reminder of how things were just a couple of years ago. That said, I did enjoy the mystery and the writing. Four and a half stars.

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