Category: Violence: Minimal
A Code of Love by Jacki Delecki
Narrated by Pearl Hewitt A Code of Love is the first in Ms Delecki’s Code Breakers series, set in the early years of of the nineteenth century at a time of great political unrest in Europe. The story begins in…
The Songbird’s Seduction by Connie Brockway
Narrated by Heather Wilds Although The Songbird’s Seduction is set in 1908, there is, thankfully, no sign of “Downton Abbey Syndrome”. It’s not set in a country house with storylines divvied up between upstairs and downstairs – in fact, the…
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
Narrated by Liisa Ivary Instant Attraction is the first in Ms. Shalvis’ Wilder series, which is finally available on audio performed by Liisa Ivary, a new-to-me narrator. Overall, I enjoyed her performance and it was good to revisit my favourite…
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
Narrated by Dan O’Grady A sequel to the wonderful, unique, and quirky The Rosie Project book/audio from 2013, The Rosie Effect features Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman again, now married and living in New York and unexpectedly expecting. Just as in…
Wicked Designs by Lauren Smith
Narrated by Heather Wilds I was impressed with Lauren Smith’s historical romance debut, Wicked Designs. Weaving elements of suspense around a well-developed romance, this story grabbed my attention from the start and kept me captivated throughout. I also enjoyed Heather…
Vienna Waltz by Teresa Grant
Narrated by Derek Perkins Vienna Waltz is a real treat for fans of meaty, intricately plotted and well-researched historical fiction. Set during the Congress of Vienna in 1814, when the ambassadors from the major powers in Europe – Britain, Austria, Prussia,…
Diamond Bay by Linda Howard
Narrated by Brenda Sweeney Linda Howard’s Diamond Bay (Book 2 in the Rescues series) is one of my favorite re-reads of that 1980s escapist vintage. Listeners who have been waiting for this in audio: take heart. Brenda Sweeney’s narration does justice to…
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Narrated by Angela Dawe Slave to Sensation is the first title in Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling series. The Psy live by a protocol purposefully implemented to breed out all emotion. They call it Silence. The Changeling are shapeshifters who embrace life and…
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis
Narrated by Annie Green I’ve been a fan of Jill Shalvis generally and her Lucky Harbor series in particular. She writes small town contemporary really well and has a real gift for “guy dialogue”. Once in a Lifetime is Book…