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Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter

Narrated by Justine Eyre If you’re in a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy funk, then Ecstasy in Darkness may just be your ticket to get you back in the groove. I used to love books in this sub-genre. In fact, listening to vampire romances is how I first…

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Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan with Sound Clip

Narrated by Moira Quirk Generally when I start a review, I discuss the book, the plot, the writing, and then launch into the narration and my impressions. But this book and this performance was a masterpiece of suspense, drama, passion, and…

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Accordance by Shelly Crane

Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Significance, the first in this series. Narrated by Cris Dukehart Maggie Masters is still pretty uncertain about being an Ace. Sure, it gives her the ability to read the thoughts of those around…

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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (with sound clips)

A Month of Romance Audio Favorites Selection Narrated by Davina Porter Writing a review of the audio version of Outlander is somewhat intimidating. You have never met a more passionate and devoted following of a fictional work as the Outlanders…

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Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

A Month of Romance Audio Favorites Selection Narrated by Johanna Parker Dead Until Dark, is the first book in The Southern Vampire Mystery Series, a modern day classic paranormal vampire romance. Also known as the Sookie Stackhouse series, it spawned…

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Shadow Woman by Linda Howard

Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie Shadow Woman is in the vein of Linda Howard’s more recent romantic suspense novels, with a heavy emphasis on the suspense that almost supersedes the romance. The prologue introduces us to the horrific murder of the President…

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Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

Narrated by Renee Raudman Editor’s Note: Magic Bites was reviewed as part of Brenda’s Kate Daniels series overview, The World of Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels our Renee Raudman week in January, 2014. The first in the series, Magic Bites, introduces Kate…

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Narrated by Christine Lakin I saw a bit of buzz about The Coldest Girl in Coldtown – I tend to be a bit more adventurous in my audiobook listening than in my reading. For some reason, a low or no romance…

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Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb

Narrated by Susan Ericksen I’m a huge fan of the In Death series, but I can’t say this was one of my favorites. The pattern of the series (loosely) seems to feature a book, which focuses more on the emotional/relational,…