Author: Melinda
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Narrated by Heather Smith Wallbanger is a mix of chick lit and contemporary romance/romantic comedy. Like chick lit, the story is told in first person, from the point of view of a young, single, career-oriented woman. Like romance, the main…
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
Narrated by Suehyla El Attar A trend in romance novels: the small town series, where everybody knows everybody’s business, there are a bunch of love-starved singles and another bunch of sometimes lovable, sometimes irascible odd characters. This is Lucky Harbor,…
The Lion’s Lady by Julie Garwood
Narrated by Susan Duerden This is the first in Garwood’s Crown’s Spies series and was published in 1988. It’s Regency-based, with hero Lyon, the Marquis of Lyonwood being the spy of the book. Heroine Christina “takes the ton by storm”…
Til Death by Sharon Sala
Narrated by Kathe Mazur The third in the Rebel Ridge series, the premise behind the title is the tie that binds families together, “’til death do us part”. In this case, it’s not just about the joys of binding together…
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
Narrated by James Langton Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons are a favorite of mine. When He Was Wicked was one of the very first audiobooks I listened to – and it remains at the top of my keeper/re-listen list as well. Simon…
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
For those who have been waiting, Flowers from the Storm was released 6/05. Narrated by Nicholas Boulton We Kinsale fans are getting such a treat – 12 audiobooks in the next year, all narrated by superstar Nick Boulton! And Flowers from…
The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig
Narrated by Nicola Barber Lauren Willig is the author who has me waiting anxiously for the next installment in her witty historical Pink Carnation series. I snapped up the opportunity to review this new stand-alone historical fiction novel. While she…
Audie Finalist – Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
Narrated by Ashford McNab Brenda’s Take Let me start by saying that Ashford McNab’s delivery of the dedication of this book was so perfect that even though I hadn’t listened to her before, I knew she was going to be…
Audie Finalist – Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks
Narrated by Kirsten Potter Melinda’s Take I was surprised to learn that a book by Maya Banks, an author known to me for erotic romance, was nominated for an Audie. What I learned is that it is a medieval romantic…