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Sold by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters

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fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤 NARRATED 🎤

Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger

Same narrators as the first book but different characters. Did not affect the read. 


ARTICULATION  - somewhat cleaner and clearer than the first book. 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️  😘

BDSM is the warning with master/slave context, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Katia and Issac are 2 characters that work well together. A good ear bud nibble. 
Bought by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters

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fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5   production / 5 

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤

Brooke Hayden, Douglas Berger

While these narrators are a great choice their articulation on some words is not as polished as it should be. 

ARTICULATION  - not as clean, clear or precise as it should be. 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️  😘

BDSM is the warning, so don’t expect a literacy masterpiece. Some of the narration was clumsy and the writing plain and simple. Overall it was just some fun reading this book, and that surprised me. Daliah and Lucian are 2 great characters that can help you enter this BDSM world. While the plot is somewhat weak, the story is just a simple and fun ear bud nibble. 
Leading the Witness by Chantal Fernando

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fast-paced

3.75

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Iggy Toma, Mackenzie Harte

Great voices for these characters. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️  😘😘

A great conclusion to the series. Once again, these stories are simply too short. However, this book has been the best at not adding to many sidelines that needed to be explored and not followed through as they were in the previous books. A series that is a great, short ear bud nibble. Enjoyable. 
Approaching the Bench by Chantal Fernando

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fast-paced

3.75

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Chelsea Hatfield, Patrick Garrett

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️  😘😘

A cute instalment in the series. Would love to have seen this whole series explored further as many aspects are presented very quickly.  

Seducing the Defendant by Chantal Fernando

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Chelsea Hatfield, Benjamin Claude

Benjamin Claude was in book one as a different character, but this does not interfere with this read. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️  😘😘

Another cute story in this series. 2 fun main characters. The story was intriguing with the initial court case but soon faded away with a somewhat romantic tale of 2 people growing and developing. Story is well written, but it was short on character internal development. Many plot turns popped up but weren’t explored far enough if at all. It seemed more like a novella style book in that previous stories should 
/could have been told to led towards this story. So much potential that was skimmed over. In saying all that a delightful ear bud nibble. 

This series is reminiscent of the Dirty Rich series by Lisa Renee Jones whom I would recommend if you want more of a “legal eagle” plot filled story. 
Breaching the Contract by Chantal Fernando

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fast-paced

3.75

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Lucky Summer and Benjamin Claude

A great performance by Lucky Summer. Benjamin Claude does not come into the story until the epilogue. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters at most times. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers 
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️    😘

A short 2 1/2 hour listen. The story was sweet, albeit too short. Romance was evident, but the story was just too quick to be fully invested. A lovely written ear bud listen. Will certainly head to the next book in the series. 


Colters' Woman by Maya Banks

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3.5

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5 

🎤 NARRATED 🎤 by Freddie Bates

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. Editing was clear and accurate. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters at most times. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers 
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️   😘

Colter's Woman is a reverse harem romance. It is not the worst version of the genre I have read, but equally not the best. I have always enjoyed Maya Banks, but this one really did not hit the plot mark. I found the female lead an implausible character right from the start. Pleasant but implausible. The 3 brothers however are devine in typical Maya fashion. If you are happy with this troupe, then worth the ear bud nibble. 

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧   

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   production / 5

🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Cynthia Farrell, Deacon Lee

A great performance by Cynthia Farrell. Deacon Lee does not come into the story until the epilogue. 

ARTICULATION  - clean, clear, precise 
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. 
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters at most times. 
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers 
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.

🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3

📚  STORYLINE 🌶️    😘😘

A well written, fun little romance story. Both Ethan and Olive are adorable. A lovely enemies to lovers rom com that is easily devoured on your own holiday.