Our December 2015 Picks

So here we are in December with our final selection for this year of the forthcoming and new releases we think are going to be excellent all around listens.  Tell us in the comments what you’re looking forward to listening to this month!

 

Dukes Prefer Blondes by Loretta Chase

Narrated by Kate Reading

This spin-off from Ms Chase’s Dressmaker Trilogy tells the story of the beautiful, spirited Lady Clara Fairfax, a major secondary character from the earlier books.  I’ve been eager for this one ever since it was announced, and having it narrated by the excellent Kate Reading is the icing on the cake! – Caz

I love a marriage of convenience/forced by circumstances trope so this one looks like catnip to me – Kaetrin

Loretta Chase and Kate Reading? Yes please! Dukes Prefer Blondes = autobuy. Why are they making us wait until Dec 29?? – Melinda

 

Anything for You by Kristan Higgins

Narrated by Amy Rubinate.

This is a guarded pick – I haven’t found Rubinate’s voice to be the best for Higgins’ trademark humor. – Melinda

Kristan Higgins writes wonderful romances with believable characters and plots that suck me right in. Anything For You promises to be another great listen, complimented by narrator Amy Rubinate. – Shannon

 

Blood Kiss by J.R Ward

Narrated by Jim Frangione

A new book in BDB spinoff series – this should be an auto-buy for BDB fans. – Melinda

I’ve been a fan of Ms. Ward’s Blackdagger Brotherhood since I started reading them close to ten years ago. Blood Kiss is the first book in a spin-off series, and I’m eager to see where the author plans to take it. Jim Francine is an accomplished narrator who is synonymous with Ms. Ward’s writing. This book promises to be a win. – Shannon

A Mackenzie Clan Gathering by Jennifer Ashley

Narrated by Angela Dawe

More Mackenzie family! – Melinda

 

 

 

 

Charming by Dannika Dark

Narrated by Nicole Poole

I never miss an opportunity to listen to one of my favorite PNR/UF author/narrator teams.  This month, Dannika Dark and Nicole Poole are releasing the next instalment in their Seven Series, and I, for one, can’t wait! – BJ

 

 

Shadow’s End by Thea Harrison

Narrated by Sophie Eastlake

A new book in the Elder Races series with Sophie Eastlake narrating. Even I am a big fan of this series, and I’m not really into the paranormal! – Melinda

 

 

 

White Lies by Linda Howard

Narrated by TBA

This is a beloved Linda Howard title and I’m so looking forward to revisiting it on audio.- Kaetrin

 

 

 

Sea Glass Sunrise by Donna Kauffman

Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

This book caught my attention initially because I saw Amanda Ronconi listed as the narrator. Then, the synopsis hooked me in. I love small, east coast towns, where families are united not only by blood, but by choice too. Sea Glass Sunrise promises to give me everything I love in such a romance delivered by a practically flawless narrator. – Shannon

 

The King’s Man by Elizabeth Kingston

Narrated by Nicholas Boulton

Technically speaking, this should have been in with the November picks as it came out a couple of weeks ago. As I wasn’t able to include it then, I’m putting it in now.  I’m not the biggest fan of medieval romances, but surely the words “narrated by Nicholas Boulton” are enough to explain why I’m looking forward to listening to this one. – Caz

 

My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMaster

Narrated by Alison Larkin

Earlier this year I experienced for the first time Bec McMaster’s’ interesting hybrid of steampunk romance which combines historical, paranormal and science-fiction romance (many of my favorite  romance sub-genres).  So I was happy to see that Tantor is releasing one of Ms. McMaster’s backlist titles, My Lady Quicksilver, the third book in the London Steampunk Series later this month.- BJ

 

Rebel Bride by Elizabeth Moss
Narrated by Carmen Rose

An historical romance set in Tudor England narrated by the fabulous Carmen Rose. Who could ask for anything better? – Shannon

 

 

 

Deep by Kylie Scott

Narrated by Andi Arndt

Ben, Stage Dive’s bass player finally gets his story. You know what they say about bass players. – Kaetrin

 

 

 

Sins of Sevin by Penelope Ward

Narrated by Sean Crisden and Aletha George

 

This New Adult forbidden romance got lots of great buzz on Goodreads when it released in e-book format earlier this year.  Although I’m not familiar with Aletha George, I have had positive experiences with Sean Crisden’s narrations in the past. – BJ

 

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