Theresa Martin

Aaron Shedlock is so wickedly dark!

Reviewed: 01-09-25

Good intro audio quickie. Serial unaliver and stalker. Aaron Shedlock and Marie Hawkins do a great job narrating this dark erotic love story.

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Piper gets her perfect HEA!

Reviewed: 01-09-25

Ah, love is in the air, and it’s snowing romance! Let me sprinkle some extra swoony magic on this delightful review of “A Very Snowed In New Year.”

Picture this: Piper, our adorable “connoisseur of butts” (because who doesn’t appreciate a fine derrière?), has blossomed into a college student with dreams of becoming a screenwriter as big as her crush on the dreamy Holden Archer. She’s not just watching rom-coms; she’s living one!

Enter Holden, the heartthrob who’s dated more than a few ladies but is now ready for his real-life love interest. Little does he know, cupid’s arrow is about to hit him right in his perfectly chiseled… heart.

Through a twist of fate (and a dash of mischief), Piper finds herself in a modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac situation, texting Holden while pretending to be someone else. It’s all fun and games until her heart starts doing the cha-cha every time her phone pings! But fear not, dear readers! This tale is more than just a case of impostor texting. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, with enough heat to melt the snow and enough humor to make you snort-laugh into your hot cocoa. And when Piper and Holden finally connect? Let’s just say it’s more electrifying than licking a 9-volt battery (which we don’t recommend, by the way).

The cherry on top of this romantic sundae? The overprotective men in Piper’s life, who are probably one step away from forming a “Protect Piper” boy band. And let’s not forget Billy Boston, who “knows a guy” for everything. Need a romantic dinner for two? He knows a guy. Want to serenade your love from a balcony? He knows a guy. Need to lasso the moon? You guessed it – he knows a guy! So, grab your coziest blanket, your favorite comfort snack, and prepare to be swept off your feet by this swoon-worthy tale. It’s the perfect recipe for a romantic evening: one part humor, two parts heart-fluttering moments, and a generous sprinkle of “aww”-inducing scenes. Just remember to come up for air between chapters – we don’t want you getting too light-headed from all the romance! Jason Clarke, Erin Mallon, and Connor Crais perfectly narrate this story that was totally worth the wait.

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Grumpy/Sunshine Christmas Love!

Reviewed: 01-01-25

A beautiful billionaire single dad hotel owner who hires a nanny for his 4 year-old daughter for the Christmas holiday story. There's sweet, sassy, and some naughty in this tale. Something for everyone.

Shane East and Zara Hampton Brown are two of my favorite British narrators. KC Sheridan is new to me, and I loved her narration. They all did a wonderful job.

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Lovely holiday treat!

Reviewed: 01-01-25

A sweet and a little naughty holiday story between a loving giant of a farmer, and a city mouse moved to a small town seamstress.

Connor Crais and Summer Morton did a wonderful job narrating this cute holiday treat.

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A great start to a new hockey series!

Reviewed: 12-23-24

In this enchanting tale of love rekindled, fate brings together two hearts that never truly forgot each other. Aiden and Lennox, once young lovers, find themselves reunited under the most unexpected circumstances—as client and wedding planner. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of professional hockey and high society, where passion and duty collide in a dance as old as time.

Lennox, a free spirit searching for her place in the world, faces the pressures of family expectations and the allure of a substantial inheritance. Aiden, now a star on the ice, carries the weight of his success and the memories of a love lost. As they work together to plan what should be Aiden’s happily-ever-after with another, the embers of their past relationship begin to glow anew. Little does Lennox know that Aiden’s heart is no longer engaged to his fiancée, but instead beats with renewed hope for a second chance at true love.

The air crackles with unspoken desires and lingering glances as they navigate the delicate balance between professionalism and the undeniable pull of their hearts. Their journey is peppered with moments of laughter, sizzling chemistry, and the sweet ache of rediscovering a connection that never truly faded.

As the first installment in the Boston Bolts Hockey series, it promises readers a world where love scores the ultimate goal, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this ice-melting saga of passion and second chances. We get to see characters from the first series, and some insight into future stories.

The narration by Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor was top-notch, as usual. I’m a new fan of Brittanee Nicole, and I’m making my way through her catalog of books.

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Oh, Max!

Reviewed: 11-19-24

Unstitch introduces us to an intriguing throuple: Dex, Max, and Darcy. While their story is a standalone, it seamlessly integrates with the broader Alchemy series, featuring familiar faces and showcasing their interactions with the main characters. The connections run deep, with Dex being Belle’s brother, Darcy is Gen’s sister, and Max is stepping into Anton’s shoes as the new CEO of his company.

Max immediately captivates with his unapologetic, alpha-male persona. His commanding presence and unwavering confidence exude a powerful energy that’s hard to resist. From the very beginning, Max’s charisma and strength make him an irresistible force in the narrative. In contrast, Darcy and Dex bring more complexity to the story, each carrying their own emotional baggage. Their journey involves confronting difficult choices as they navigate between societal expectations and their true desires. The development of the relationship between these three is both challenging and rewarding, as they work to reconcile their feelings with their life decisions.

One of the most compelling aspects of the story is Max’s protective nature towards both Dex and Darcy. As the trio’s relationship evolves, we witness their bond strengthening through shared experiences and obstacles. Elodie skillfully portrays how time and challenging circumstances guide these three towards an unconventional yet deeply loving relationship. Unstitch offers a captivating exploration of a polyamorous relationship, blending elements of romance, personal growth, and the courage to defy societal norms in pursuit of true happiness.

Will Watt and Kylie Stewart wowed me, once again with their brilliant performances.

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I love everything about this story!

Reviewed: 10-16-24 Listener received this title free

When Storee Taylor and her sister Taryn rush to help take care of their aunt, they’re taken back to the town they used to spend every Christmas many years ago. Neither was particularly happy to be in the town that celebrated Christmas year-round, but they’d make the best of the situation. It would give them time to visit with their aunt, and help her with the annual holiday contest.

Cole Black is the town grump. Although years ago, he and Storee were friends. But she broke his heart when she left town and never came back. When they run into each other after 10 years, Storee was happy to see her old friend. Cole was not happy at all. He didn’t want to be reminded of the bad memories he had of Storee. When Cole found out Storee was entering the annual Christmas contest, he decided he was going to enter, just to keep her from winning. It was on!

Cole and Storee were both dealing with old and recent wounds. As the contest unfolds with each event, they begin to learn so much about each other, what friendship, and the holidays are truly about. Before you know it, feelings make their appearance. This was a wonderful holiday story that had my swooning, cursing, laughing very loudly, and singing.

I absolutely love Meghan Quinn’s rom-coms! She knows how to combine love, humor, serious heat, and a great story. The banter between Cole and his best friend Max was hilarious. The town residents are a treat, as well.

The narration was perfectly cast with J.F. Harding, Vanessa Edwin, and supported by Shane East, Robert Hatchet, and Emma Wilder.

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Tank and Cori! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Reviewed: 10-10-24

When Cori moves next door to tank, she doesn't expect the attraction between her and her former cop neighbor. Trying to move on from a bad series of events, Cori moves to a new city to try to start over. Unfortunately, she didn't leave everything behind. When Cori's house is broken into, Tank comes to her rescue. Although he finds her attractive, Tank isn't interested in opening up his heart to another woman. He prefers nameless faces to warm his bed on occasion.

Someone is scaring Cori, and Tank's protective nature can't help but try to keep Cori safe. This person isn't a random stalker, and Tank will need the help of his friends to keep his neighbor out of danger. Cori finds herself wanting to be closer to Tank, but he keeps pushing her away.

I really enjoyed Tank and Cori's story. Not very long, but plenty of story in this one. Plenty heat between the hero/heroine, and a few laughs with Max's friends and their women.

The narration was great, only about 5 hours long. I loved Troy Duran and Emma Wilder leading the narrating, along with Connor Crais, Stephanie Rose, J.F. Harding, and Carly Robins. Can't wait to start the next story in this series.

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Hot and suspenseful

Reviewed: 10-10-24

When Sloane sees something she shouldn't have, her life's immediately in danger. Ex-cop Maxwell Sloane is there to protect her. Having both met at a dinner party, Maxwell thought Sloane was beautiful...and taken. There's definitely chemistry between them, but Max's priority is keeping her safe.

I really enjoyed Max and Sloane's story. Not very long, but plenty of story in this one. Plenty heat between the hero/heroine, and humor w/Max's friends. The narration was great, only about 5 hours long. I loved Connor Crais and Stephanie Rose leading the narrating, along with Troy Duran and J.F. Harding. Can't wait to start the next story in this series.

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Max and Everly! 🏒❤🏒❤🏒❤🏒❤🏒

Reviewed: 10-09-24 Listener received this title free

All the stars, hearts, and hot AF peppers for this book!

Everly has been assigned the task of giving the team’s goalie, Max an image workover. Working in the team’s PR office, Everly is used to dealing with difficult attitudes. Max’s grumpy mood isn’t going to deter her. It doesn’t hurt that he’s seriously hot and broody. Although hesitant to the makeover, Max has agreed to it. Even though he and Everly spar on the regular, he kind of has a crush on the PR whiz.

As they spent time together at various events intended to put Max in a better light, they both learned more about each other. No spoilers, but Max’s demeanor is the result of past events. Everly has some secrets of her own that she’s not comfortable sharing. As trust grew between them, they shared their vulnerabilities, and that just brought them so much closer. Even though they’re enjoying one another’s company—and stealing secret moments—there’s an unwritten rule about dating hockey players.

I loved Max and Everly’s story so much. The progression from trading jabs to flirty, to stolen glances and touches, to big feelings was so perfect. I loved how their friends supported them, but also was their safe spaces to be themselves. Lauren Blakely has written another fantastic hockey romance. Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton did a wonderful job narrating this book. Vanessa’s sassy, smart, and flirty characters are some of my favorites, and Teddy is my #1 narrator of dirty-talking cinnamon rolls.

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