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Devil’s Cut by J.R. Ward
Narrated by Alexander Cendese Devil’s Cut, the final book in J.R. Ward’s Bourbon Kings trilogy, was one of my most anticipated books of 2017. The series is part contemporary romance and part family drama set in a fictional city modeled…
Minx by Julia Quinn
Narrated by Lucy Rayner It’s pretty near devastating when an audiobook you’ve been anticipating for months turns out to be pretty close to dreadful, but that’s just what happened with Minx, the third book in Julia Quinn’s Blydon trilogy. I…
Between the Devil and the Duke by Kelly Bowen
Narrated by Ashford McNab I’m always looking for fresh voices in historical romance, so was thrilled to discover the work of author Kelly Bowen in early 2016. Her heroines aren’t your typical society misses, and her heroes are dark, brooding,…
Blood Vow by J.R. Ward
Narrated by Jim Frangione Blood Vow is book 2 in J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Legacy series, a spin-off to her hugely popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series. It’s paranormal romance with rich world building and characters you can’t help but root…
The Angels’ Share by J.R. Ward
Narrated by Alexander Cendese In 2015, I chose J.R. Ward’s The Bourbon Kings as my top contemporary romance of the year. As soon as I finished it, I longed for more, and, finally, Ms. Ward has released the sequel. The…
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
Narrated by Angela Dawe Fans of Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling series won’t want to miss Shards of Hope, the fourteenth novel set in the ever changing world Ms. Singh has created. It’s nearly sixteen hours long, but don’t let its length…
The Sisters of Versailles by Sally Christie
Narrated by Elizabeth Wiley The Sisters of Versailles is the first book in Sally Christie’s Mistresses of Versailles trilogy, and, more notably, her debut novel. Rather than writing about well-known historical figures, Ms. Christie chooses to take a different road,…
Racing the Sun by Karina Halle
Narrated by Erin Bennett Ever since I discovered Karina Halle’s Artists trilogy in the spring of 2014, I’ve been a devoted fan. Although I’m most drawn to her dark romances, her traditional New Adult titles never disappoint. Racing the Sun,…
Her Wicked Proposal by Lauren Smith
Narrated by Heather Wilds Her Wicked Proposal is book three in Lauren Smith’s League of Rogues series. In terms of the romance arc, the novel stands very well on its own, but listeners will most likely prefer full knowledge of…