Rebecca Arvieux

Smokin HOT Friends To ENEMIES To Lovers with a sloooow Burn!!

Reviewed: 12-20-24 Listener received this title free

Jason Clarke and Rose Dioro absolutely SLAYED in Bynne Asher's ILLICIT! I loved Jason Clarke's tone of voice and his phrasing with Teagan made me the happiest in this series. Even during his moments of irritation, the calm in his character and voice came right on through and kept me settled.

Teagan is obviously in love with Rocco from the very beginning, and I love Rose's voice for her, they're just absolutely EXQUISITE! I love their meet (not) cute again, and how much Rocco has Teagan has shaking in her boots (and vice versa) when each of them is talking to Robicheaux.

The convos between Rocco and the guys, Rocco and Tim and Rocco and himself are absolutely masterfully written and HILARIOUS!

ILLICIT is an absolute gem and Rose and Jason are a treasure to listen to, I never tire of Brynne Asher's Audio Books!! I cannot wait for the next one!

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Sweet, Sexy, & Fun!!!

Reviewed: 09-11-23

The Narrators Charlotte North & Connor Crais are absolutely FABULOUS!! There were times when I had to take a step back with Connor as the ever-serious Lochlan Blaine because he's just so STRONG - WILLED in his moving decisions for not only his hotels, but his family and the enigmatic Tilly!!

I adored Tilly the first time around in the
ebook of Without A Hitch, but the audio book? Listening to Charlotte Norbridesth run heads and tails around every wedding she's assigned to to keep the happy is an amazing feat.

Beyond that, the mini-vacation that Loch and Tilly take to convince John about his winery and their love for each other is FIRE!! They were wonderful with each others personalities and desires. Plus the addition of Loch and Tillies families could be its own comedy routine. This is one of my favorite audiobooks of the year!! 5 stars all around! Avery Maxwell does an excellent job building a family, even if most of it is built out of trauma and sham, I would believe her no matter what.

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Absolutely Sublime Love Story!!

Reviewed: 07-04-23

Can I have a TOTALLY separate section of books this year dedicated just to Audibles?? If so, Kathryn Andrews Hats Off To Love just slid neatly into my top 5 for 2023!!

With Narrator Hannah Chiclana's gorgeous Southern accent amplified in the "Loe Vou T" radio broadcast (maybe internet, but I don't know because I haven't read the book, and that part wasn't clear), Stokes sexy as FIRE deep and gravelly accent, and Rosie's melodious sweet, Southern tones, I was drawn in immediately!!

Stokes and Rosie have been locked in this really big hate to love battle for a long, dang time to the point where neither of them really knows why anymore - or they're just not telling each other (as per usual in most Southern Love Tales.) But now Stokes needs Rosie's help, and Rosie doesn't trust him one bit!!

Stokes promises Rosie if she pretends to be his girlfriend it will give her publicity for her hat shop, and he won't ask for anything extra, but sure enough Rosie starts noticing all these things going on with Stokes. Is he in trouble? Where are all these rumors about the Derby contenders suddenly coming from? Should she tell him, or is he just going to think shes crazy??

If you enjoy fashion, gossip, tales about the Kentucky Derby and its gorgeous horses, plus a fab romance between two people who thought they'd never get it right, Hats Off To Love is for you!! Stokes and Rosie had me SWOONING!!

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Gorgeous Second Chance!!

Reviewed: 04-25-23

Stephanie Rose broke my heart open with Dominic and Thea, two lovers that went their own way because Dom could not forgive himself for not noticing his Mom was sick with cancer and he would not allow Thea to comfort him in his time of sorrow.

The Narrators, Zachary Webber and Lessa Lamb did a fantastic job, not only with the accents but also with the emotion built into every piece of dialogue they shared. Whether it was Dom throwing off everyone with his sarcasm and dry humor, or Thea with her grief and anger she finally let shine through at being left behind - and the other sadness she was forced to suffer without Dom by her side.

I really loved Dominic's character, and I could completely understand blaming himself for not noticing sooner, and being angry that his family had hidden it even if it was only for a few weeks. Having a loved one diagnosed with cancer, and then suddenly gone whether it's a year or a month leaves you to question so many things, and if you're not strong enough to hold your own the only thing you want is to be alone, no matter what your family is trying to give you.

I felt shattered all the way through for Thea, being abandoned by the one she loved, even when she was trying to take care of him and then having her own world fall apart, there was just so much pain. I was so happy when they were given the chance to come back together, but I could see without real honesty, it was never going to work.

This has to be one of my absolute favorite second chance, slow burn romances in the last several years. The Audible just makes it all that much more real for me, and every time we got closer to the part where Thea and Dom were going to have to be completely honest, I kept wondering if this was the point where their relationship would break on the rocks again. But Stephanie Rose is an expert at closing the gaps, and leading the couple right back where they need to be!

Five out of five stars for healing this beautiful couple, and giving Dom and Thea the chance to get it right the second time around!!

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Excellent Beachy Read!

Reviewed: 04-14-23

Joe Hunter and Caterina Longo are so much fun in No Vacancy, the Narrators David Vaughn and Rita Fleur did an amazing job, and I absolutely loved their voices - both the accents and the emotion they both put into the book!

Joe owns The Beach Pub, and when Caterina leaves Brooklyn in a rush (she caught her boyfriend cheating in her apartment) to go on vacation in Ocean's Cove, Joe's restaurant is the only one still open when she gets there that late night.

After sharing one hot, did I say HOT ❤️‍🔥?, STEAMY, night together Joe is intent on making it into more while Caterina knows she eventually has to go back to Brooklyn and doesn't want to get any more attached to Joe than that one night left her feeling.

Unfortunately, or not, for Caterina and Joe, they cannot stay away from each other and the next three weeks is spent getting to know each other so much better, at Joe's restaurant, on the beach, on the boardwalk, you guessed it, they're basically never apart. But what is going to happen when Caterina goes home? Has Joe convinced her that a long distance relationship will work after all?

The angst-filled moments after Caterina goes home are absolutely heartbreaking, and Stephanie Rose does an excellent job building up to the climax! I really wanted her to make up her mind about 30 pages before this, I felt so bad for Joe and Caterina's fears just kept holding her back, she just could not get there and I could feel the fear in Rita Fleur's voice.

No Vacancy is a sweet, insta-love, slow burn romance audio that will suck you in and get you right in your feelings. You'll keep listening just to make sure Joe and Caterina finally find their Happily Ever After!!

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Fantastic Criminal Suspense!

Reviewed: 04-06-23

I loved everything about this book y'all! Not really what I'd call a typical KA book, but the plot line and climax are FANTASTIC, it was not something I could figure out! I loved the Narration, his voice is so self-assured and well rounded!

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Breathtaking, Second Chance Romance!!

Reviewed: 03-23-23

Holy smokes, the Audible for Stephanie Rose's Rewrite may be going in my top ten for 2023!! I am absolutely in LOVE with narrators Tristan Wright and Devra Woodward as Josh Falco and Brianna, they were absolutely breathtaking!

There are points in this book that my heart just breaks for both Brianna and Josh, especially in the past. Josh doesn't see anyway out, except by working (?) for Gio's infamous crew and Brianna refuses to abandon him to the dark he keeps telling her he deserves.

As they moved forward and Josh comes back into her life, I never really cheered Scott on - if he truly wanted her to stay with him, he would be there right? Maybe that makes me a bad person, or maybe I could just see that Josh and Brianna are meant to be together for this lifetime.

Stephanie Rose just ups the angst when we find out about Victoria, and then Sara is absolutely horrible to begin with about that also. But neither of them are at fault for this, it's just a matter of timing. Whether bad luck because she couldn't reach out because of her fears, or good luck because Josh ran into them in Reed's office, at least they finally found each other.

Brianna is a trooper when she understands that this is the opportunity to make sure Victoria has a father, and that she and Josh weren't together when all this went down. I don't know many women this strong. Especially even later when they get knocked off their feet with more bad news, and then Sara tries to divide them all for good.

I am astounded by Stephanie Rose's delivery, her depth in her characters, plot line and final climax. There were times I just couldn't quit crying for this little family trying so hard. The epilogue made me laugh, and cry, knowing they finally have it all and that Josh still has battles to fight as Victoria grows into a smart, capable. gorgeous young woman.

Five out of five stars, I'd give it ten if I could - Stephanie Rose deserves them all and an extra one for all the Wonder Woman love!!

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Maggie, Silas, and Emma Wilder are THE BEST!

Reviewed: 03-18-23

Sometimes when you read (listen) to the book for the second time you get all the beautiful pieces you missed the first time. Or because a certain other book wasn't out yet you couldn't get those pieces that were meant to make your heart stop and sigh at the beauty of the reality and bring tears to your eyes the first time.

“Confidence comes from knowing that whatever the situation, you know you’ll make the best of it. Confidence is certainty in your ability to rise.”

Maggie and Silas have this beautiful push and pull relationship, that even when Maggie is determined to move on to the next biggest thing, Silas has his feet dug in because he can see their relationship blossoming. Unfortunately even while Silas is talking to Maggie about confidence - the kind of confidence that makes me stop the Audible and pull up the kindle so I could copy that line up there, Maggie is still bent on running away. After she rehabs the most gorgeous house possible of course.

I loved Lucy's writing, especially the little quotes from YouTube fans that either loved or hated Maggie or "HOT Landscaper Guy", they're all so true to life! How many comments have we all seen on blogs or Insta that make us sigh with happiness, or make us want to throw the phone across the room?

The rebuilding of The Old Campbell Place, and the Landscaping is all so gorgeous, I could see it just like a show in my head, it was every bit as enjoyable, and Emma Wilder's Narration had me never wanting to stop listening. Her ability to do the variation on voices is so very talented from Maggie, Silas, Deana, Mama B, and Wallace Pfeffercorn, I adored all of it.

In addition the suspense about what had happened to the gold, who actually IS A. Campbell, who is writing the stories, and was Maggie losing her mind when she's seeing the separation on the third story, all of it is absolutely fascinating, but will it keep Maggie willing to stay in Kinship, Idaho, or was she always going to move on despite her feelings for Silas?

Maggie Moves On is just as remarkable as the other Audible stories I've loved by Lucy Score, and is definitely worth all five stars!!

LucyScore #MaggieMovesOn #MMO #MaggieAndSilas #Kevin #RomanticComedy #ContemporaryRomance #RomanticSuspense #FoundFamily @ReadForeverPub

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So much love for Lina & Nash & ALL of Knockemout!!

Reviewed: 03-02-23 Listener received this title free

If you love the written form of Things We Hide From The Light, then take that one step further and pick up the Audible!!

Seriously Lila Winters and Sebastian York are two of my very favorite narrators, and they absolutely SLAYED in this book!

Sebastian York as the broken, broody, sexy AF Nash trying to recover his memory and Lila Winters as the hard as nails on the outside, gooey cinnamon roll on the inside, Lina Solavida trying her darndest to keep her walls up while also playing emotional support f*** to Nash. These two are sometimes the funniest characters Lucy Score's ever written, but also the most compassionate.

Lina can't stand to watch Nash hurt, and any time his panic attacks overtake him, she's there with another way to shake them down and walk it off. Nash is still trying to take care of his whole town, including working to take care of what might be a dirty cop. Instead of letting Dilton and his ugly little friends try to ruin Book Or Treat, Nash, Lucian, Nolan and Knox took care of it like the good guys they are. And Lucy Score shows what can happen if all the good guys don't act together.

I love that Lucy conquers very real issues of today without preaching, she just shows how each situation deserves a different answer. Things We Hide From The Light is a beautiful, classic book that made me laugh AND cry - sometimes in the same sentence! I'm so glad I have the Audible, it will be a joy to listen to over and over!!💜🌸

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❤️‍🔥Simmer is a slow burn with a sudden boil!

Reviewed: 02-19-23

Stephanie Rose's Simmer is sad, and sweet, and in the end so very uplifting.

Sarah is kicked out of her parents home very young when she's expecting because they're so very disappointed in her behavior. In that moment Sarah promises to give her daughter the love her parents never gave her when she was growing up.

When Sarah is given an opportunity to go back to culinary school with the help of her daughter's father and stepmother, she really has no choice. She's been working two or three jobs and still not sometimes making rent, but she's still feeling so angry and hurt towards herself and Josh that he's been able to give Victoria everything while she's still struggling, that she enters school determined just to get through - no distractions, no hindrances, but life never counts for reality.

Drew falls for Sarah as soon as he sees her when bumps into her in the dorms when she moves in her first day. Sarah is at a loss for words, and then decides to be as grouchy as possible to push him off. I absolutely adored him, his sweetness, his determination to show Sarah that she was worth the love she didn't believe she deserved.

Stephanie Rose's ability to take the damage that one person has been dealt their whole lives, and hold it up to the mirror of someone else's life. I swear I cried more for this book than I have in a while, the feelings I had for Sarah and her pain were just so strong.

Simmer is a beautiful book filled with love, grief and healing, and deserves every star I can give it, which unfortunately is only five. Stephanie Rose deserves so many more here, her ability to crack my heart open and seal it tightly by the end is just breathtaking.

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