It’s the first day of a new year – but before we leave the old one completely behind us, here’s our regular round-up of Reviews and Features from December. Our most highly rated reviews included books by Anne Stuart, Kristan Higgins, Katie Reus and K.J Charles, and we also ‘met’ narrator Mary Jane Wells, whose accomplished and enjoyable performances have made an impression on us this year. Someone else who has made quite the impression is narrator Alex Wyndham, whose outstanding narrations of books by Lucinda Brant led to several mentions in our various Favourite Things of 2015 posts (one),(two),(three),(four) – making him our favourite favourite!
DECEMBER 2015 REVIEWS:
An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair
December 7, 2015
Narrator: Amy LandonNarration: B+Story: B+Reviewer: KaetrinPublisher: Tantor Audio
Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward
December 23, 2015
Narrator: Jim FrangioneNarration: A-Story: B+Reviewer: ShannonPublisher: Penguin Audio
Breaking Bailey’s Rules by Brenda Jackson
December 9, 2015
Narrator: Sean CrisdenNarration: BStory: CReviewer: MelindaPublisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
December 2, 2015
Narrator: Mary Jane WellsNarration: AStory: BReviewer: KaetrinPublisher: Harper Audio
Edge of Danger by Katie Reus
December 22, 2015
Narrator: Sophie EastlakeNarration: B+Story: B+Reviewer: KaetrinPublisher: Tantor Audio
Emma – the 200th Anniversary Audio Edition by Jane Austen
December 22, 2015
Narrator: Alison LarkinNarration: B+Story: B+Reviewer: ShannonPublisher: British Classic Audio
Falling into Bed With a Duke by Lorraine Heath
December 21, 2015
Narrator: Helen LloydNarration: C+Story: A-Reviewer: CazPublisher: Harper Audio
A Fashionable Indulgence by K. J. Charles
December 29, 2015
Narrator: Matthew Lloyd-DaviesNarration: A-Story: AReviewer: CazPublisher: Audible Studios
Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins
December 14, 2015
Narrator: Xe SandsNarration: A-Story: B-Reviewer: MelindaPublisher: Recorded Books
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins
December 29, 2015
Narrator: Xe SandsNarration: AStory: AReviewer: MelindaPublisher: Recorded Books
The King’s Man by Elizabeth Kingston
December 16, 2015
Narrator: Nicholas BoultonNarration: AStory: B-Reviewer: KaetrinPublisher: Hedgehog Inc
Lord’s Fall by Thea Harrison
December 21, 2015
Narrator: Sophie EastlakeNarration: A+Story: B-Reviewer: MelindaPublisher: Tantor Audio
The Match of the Century by Cathy Maxwell
December 28, 2015
Narrator: Mary Jane WellsNarration: A-Story: C+Reviewer: CazPublisher: Harper Audio
Night of a Thousand Stars by Deanna Raybourn
December 8, 2015
Narrator: Anna Parker-NaplesNarration: C-Story: A-Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
Power Play by Tiffany Snow
December 1, 2015
Narrator: Laura HopatcongNarration: B-Story: C-Publisher: Hachette Audio
Ryker by Sawyer Bennett
December 8, 2015
Narrator: Cris Dukehart and Graham HalsteadNarration: Dukeheart B Halstead C-Story: B+Reviewer: BJPublisher: Tantor Audio
Shadow Lover by Anne Stuart
December 30, 2015
Narrator: Michael PauleyNarration: A-Story: A-Reviewer: CazPublisher: BelleBooks Inc
The Single Undead Mom’s Club by Molly Harper
December 28, 2015
Narrator: Amanda RonconiNarration: B+Story: B-Reviewer: KaetrinPublisher: Audible Studios
That Chesapeake Summer by Mariah Stewart
December 30, 2015
Narrator: Xe SandsNarration: AStory: C+Reviewer: MelindaPublisher: Tantor Audio
Tyrant by TM Frazier
December 15, 2015
Narrator: Molly Glenmore, Rob ShapiroNarration: B-Story: B-Reviewer: BJPublisher: Tantor Audio
The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter
December 1, 2015
Narrator: B.J. HarrisonNarration: B+Story: CReviewer: MelindaPublisher: Kristen Painter
The Wrong Bride by Gayle Callen
December 15, 2015
Narrator: Ruth UrquhartNarration: C+Story: B-Reviewer: CazPublisher: Harper Audio
DECEMBER 2015 FEATURES:
Throwback Thursday: My 2013 New Year’s Audiobook Resolutions
Way, way back in 2012, which is like a decade in Audiobook Technology, I ...Read moreA Few of Our Favorite Things – Part 4
As a recap of the year, the Gals talked about a few of their favorite ...Read moreCurrently Playing for the Gals, 18th December 2015
We look forward to our chats about what we’re listening to each week, so pitch ...Read moreA Few of Our Favorite Things – Part 3
As a recap of the year, the Gals talked about a few of their favorite ...Read moreCurrently Playing for the Gals, 11th December 2015
We look forward to our chats about what we’re listening to each week, so pitch ...Read moreA Few of Our Favorite Things – Part 2
As a recap of the year, the Gals talked about a few of their favorite ...Read moreOur December 2015 Picks
So here we are in December with our final selection for this year of the forthcoming ...Read moreA Few of Our Favorite Things – Part 1
As a recap of the year, the Gals talked about a few of their favorite ...Read moreCurrently Playing for the Gals, 4th December 2015
We look forward to our chats about what we’re listening to each week, so pitch ...Read moreLooking Back at November 2015 – Our News, Reviews and Features
Here’s our regular, handy guide to last month’s reviews and features. Our Throwback Thursdays featured ...Read moreInterview with Narrator Mary Jane Wells
Over the past year or so, I’ve listened to a number of recordings by ...Read more
Finally, if you’re someone who goes in for New Years’ Resolutions, you might want to check out Melinda’s audio resolutions for 2016 and comment to tell us what your good intentions are for your listening pleasure in 2016!
We’ll be back with new reviews, January Picks and more Currently Playing discussions very soon, but for now Happy New Year and Happy Listening!
Caz
Happy New Year Gals!