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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C. L. Schneider

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C. L. Schneider
Genre – Dark, Fantasy
Listening Length – 18 hours 48 minutes
Cover Designer – Alan Dingman

Struggling to reconcile the man he once was, with the man prison made him, Ian Troy emerges from captivity to an unfamiliar world gripped with fear. In the wake of his fall, those he cares for suffered their own grim fates, leaving friends endangered and scattered. His old enemy, Draken of Langor, seized control of Mirra’kelan and named himself High King. Draken’s brutal reign sparked a desperate rebellion that Ian now finds himself a part of. His one task: recover and repair the Crown of Stones, in hopes it will tip the balance in their brewing revolution.

As Ian strives to regain what was lost, the magic-scars streaking his body multiply faster. Searching for a cause, and the truth behind his link to the Crown of Stones, leads him to uncover shocking secrets buried for generations beneath the sand. To become the weapon the resistance needs, Ian must claim his magical inheritance. But can he curb the destructive appetite that comes with it?

Magic-Scars is the exciting second installment in The Crown of Stones Trilogy.

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C. L. Schneider is an award-winning author of epic and urban fantasy, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds Schneider creates, please visit  www.clschneiderauthor.com Join her on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CLSchneiderFantasyAuthor or connect with her on social media, where she is an active part of the indie author community.

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟   5 Stars
This was a fantastic audiobook. This story gave me apocalypse survival, love, fight and sacrifice.
A deadly disease hits hard everywhere. The only way to survive was to fight the infected undead. Amy and her daughter are trying to survive and fight back the deadly virus that has infected, loved ones and most of human mankind. With the infected closing in with Amy protect  her daughter at all costs?
This is a fantastic story, and I highly recommend listening to this book. It’s not all about zombies. It is a story of survival of the fittest and the love you to protect the ones you care about the most.

Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Truck was a fireman, while on duty he was caught in a burning building that almost ended his life. Spiritually that is, he can’t ride, he can’t work, all was lost. Until help was sent to him. He is angry and wants nobody around. Allie volunteers to go see him. To be his friend, to give him reasons to come back to the MC.He is scarred and broken. But Allie does all she can to motivate him. So that is all you get, no spoilers. Because this story is a romance of a different kind. One that will keep you glued to the story. I recommend you read the series in order. The author has once again impressed me with her writing. The story is a fast paced rollercoaster of emotions. I loved it, it’s well written and easily keeps you reading. I look forward to the next in this series.

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider

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Necrosis Audiobook by C.L. Schneider
Genre – Horror
Listening Length – 3 hours 45 minutes
Cover Designer – Atra Lunda Designs

Amidst the chaos and fear of an apocalyptic virus, a mother fights to protect her daughter from the rotting remains of society. Navigating a frightening new world where survival is paramount and trust is a gamble, infection is only a misstep away. Despite her doubts and imperfections, Amy’s love and resolve are without question. But are they enough? Can she shield her daughter from the violence and savagery, and keep them both alive another day? For, at the end of the world, there’s no second chance. With a single bite, necrosis will set in.

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  1. L. Schneider is the award-winning author of The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. While her main focus is dark epic and urban fantasy, she also pens the occasional horror or apocalyptic tale. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson valley with her husband and two sons. To learn more about the worlds she creates, please visit her website http://www.clschneiderauthor.com/ or connect with her on social media where she is an active part of the indie author community.

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Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is not my first audio book by this author but it is one of my favorites.  This is a series that I have enjoyed reading and listening to from the start.  I enjoyed the narrator’s voice and how engaging they kept the story with their voice.  The author did a great job of creating something so amazing and the characters are steamy.  Truck is badly scarred from his past but will Allie be his savior? Will she show him there is more to her than just a friend? Loved their chemistry. This is a must listen to audio!  I highly recommend this audiobook.

Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Amanda Glaspie

Once again, this book proved why this is one of my favorite series and I’m so incredibly sad to see it end for the Tucson chapter. This was wonderfully and beautifully written. I felt every single emotion between Trucker and Allie. I found myself unable to stop listening and when I had to “put the book down” I found myself thinking a out it. I loved how this followed the same normal format as all the other books but also gave closure to the Tucson club. As always the narrators were fantastic and were absolutely perfect.

Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC) Audiobook by Manda Mellett

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Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC) Audiobook by Manda Mellett
Genre – MC Romance, Romantic Suspense
Listening Length – 13 hours
Cover Designer – Wicked Smart Designs
Truck
Badly burned and injured I’ve lost everything. I can’t fight fires anymore, or even ride my bike.
I brood, alone. I even have thoughts of ending my life. What have I got to live for?
That was when I hit my lowest point and began to want to fight back.
I couldn’t do it alone, but never expected the person who’d be a friend to me would be Allie.
Was she like the rest of the sweet butts willing to do anything to become a biker’s old lady? Had she sunk her claws into me because she thought I was easy? Was she ignoring my scars just so I’d patch her?
Was she encouraging me back to the club for her interests or for mine?
Could I move past the fact all my brothers had known her intimately?
Allie
I enjoy sex. I’m not going to apologise for that. But Truck? He was different. It wasn’t just getting off with him, it had been something else. Something I wanted to explore.
Before I got my chance he’d gone, and hadn’t returned, or at least, not as the man he once was.
The club wants him back, so I volunteered to try to reach him.
My heart shattered when I found him scarred, broken and angry, but I wouldn’t let him push me away. He needed a friend and I could be that.
I can’t hope for anything more. Biker’s never fall for sweet butts, do they?

~ AMAZON ~

 

By using the rich fabric of her personal life, psychology degree, varied work experiences, and amazing characters she’s met, Manda is able to populate her books with believable in-depth characters and enjoys pitting them against situations which challenge them. Her books are full of suspense, twists and turns and the unexpected.

Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of Essex in the UK. As well as writing books and reading, Manda loves walking her dogs and keeping fit. She lives with her husband of over 30 years, who, along with her son, is her greatest fan and supporter.

 

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The Podcast Chronicles Audiobook by Kathryn Dodson

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The Podcast Chronicles Audiobook by Kathryn Dodson
Genre – Women’s Fiction
Listening Length – 8.4 hours
Cover Designer – GetCovers

Durango, Colorado. Sue Cleary worries she’s lost her mojo. Leaving the workforce as a high-powered forensic accountant to raise her four boys, the now fifty-year-old fears all she has to look forward to is boredom. But when she discovers her idyllic community is about to be sullied by a New York developer with big plans for a tasteless tourist trap, she leaps into the fray to defend her picturesque hometown.

 Rolling up her sleeves, the feisty woman recruits an environmental attorney and ropes her tech-savvy son into helping her with podcasting. But as she confronts corrupt politicians, a conniving businessman, online trolls, and unexpected betrayals, this could turn out to be the fight of her life.

 Can Sue regain her passion and become the champion her peaceful paradise needs?

 The Podcast Chronicles is a heartwarming standalone contemporary fiction novel. If you like smart later-in-life heroines, standing up for a cause, and the strength of friendship, then you’ll love Kathryn Dodson’s inspiring read.

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Kathryn Dodson grew up writing and riding horses in far West Texas. She graduated from SMU in creative writing and went on to get an MBA from Thunderbird and a PhD from Clemson.

She has worked on both sides of the US/Mexico border and has held jobs with governments, chambers of commerce, and other businesses. Now she spends her days writing about interesting women in fascinating places. Her debut novel, Tequila Midnight, was a finalist in the Colorado Gold Rush Literary Awards. Join Kathryn for updates and extras at https://www.kathryndodson.com/

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Ashley McMillon

I loved reading this incredibly different story! It is always exciting to read a book and it’s new and different…and the execution is different! It’s amazing to compare this to music.  I love music but there’s so many ways to make music that is great to a genre of people! Loved listening to the fun voice sounds as well.  Looking forward to what comes next from the author!

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Ashley McMillon

I loved reading this incredibly different story! It is always exciting to read a book and it’s new and different…and the execution is different! It’s amazing to compare this to music. I love music but there’s so many ways to make music that is great to a genre of people! Loved listening to the fun voice sounds as well. Looking forward to what comes next from the author!

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Nina Maes

Fantastic Fantasy

Strong characters, very engaging story. This story has it all from suspense, drama with lots of twists and turns. Love how the author paints such an amazing story. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Recommend to those looking for a great magical and adventurous read.

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Callie Luna

I’ve read Magic-Price and The Crown of Stones series, but I wanted to listen to it because I love this series! The audio book did not disappoint. The narrator for Ian Troy brought Magic-Price into a whole new light. I loved getting to re-meet all my favorite characters.

I highly recommend reading Magic-Price if you love epic high fantasy. The main character is not perfect and is trying to atone for his prior sins. There is magic, love, friendship, and forgiveness.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Katie and Chase were high school sweethearts and seemed destined to be together forever. However, after graduating high school they ended up splitting up, and Katie went to the big city to follow her dreams. Chase did eventually leave himself, but went back to be closer to his brother. When his brother and sister-in-law tragically perished in an accident he became the guardian of his nephew. Now a decade has passed by and Chase’s cousin is getting married. He and Katie are about to be thrown together by his match making cousin and the results could either be disaterous, or turn into a reconciliation. The lead characters in this book were very likeable, and the narrators did an amazing job bringing them to life. I do wish the story had been a bit longer, but I was very happy with how everything turned out for Chase and Katie. This was definitely worth the listen.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Kayla Octaviano

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Omg how adorable!! Such a great story! It’s not a long book, but that’s what makes it perfect. It’s like a movie. Romance in a little town with an adorable family setting, and the perfect little kid to round out the story. Read this book if you like happily ever afters, kindness, joy, and small towns.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Anastasia Dodson

This was a quick read and i enjoyed it. It was a aweet clean romance that i spend my afternoon listening to. The narrators are great! They worked well together and i enjoyed the alternating povs. Chase and Kate were high school sweethearts and things between them didn’t end on the best of terms. Years after they parted ways they’re pushed together as each others plus ones at a friends wedding. Even though its been years, there is still tension and hurt feelings between them but when they start to look closer, that also realise there is still love there too. I enjoyed this book even though it was a clean(er) romance than i normally read. I thought the author did a great job with this story and the narrators did an great job bringing this story to life. I will be listening to more by this author in the future!
Happy Listening!

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Laura Jones

I enjoyed listening to this book and found it a more wholesome and refreshing story line. I liked the fact that it didn’t have an in depth sex scene as those make me uncomfortable. But I do enjoy a good love story and this one was one I could picture being the next Hallmark movie. I found the characters to be endearing and loved how important family was to the main characters. One of the best parts was when Katie finally realized what was most important to her and she stood up for herself against her BFH. Well written, and quite enjoyable!

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Nina Maes

This is a very sweet short story. Great character, very engaging to the end. Very touching and relatable, I listen on a plane ride as I traveled, and it was great. I recommend this to someone who has a flight or a long drive, easy to listen to and follow along. I really enjoyed this author and will read or listen to more of her work.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading and listening to from the first book. I enjoy how the narrator uses different tones of voice to change characters.  I also enjoyed how they made the book come to life.  I found this to be an engaging story that is shorter but packs a punch. A story where two people have great chemistry but life gets in the way. Will these two figure out things and be able to have a life together? Katie and Chase’s chemistry and growth is off the charts and you don’t want to miss their story.  I really enjoyed listening to this story and I highly recommend it.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Everybody needs a second Chance, even Katie and Chase. This is their story. Katie’s hard working and enjoys her job. But with her friend getting married, she journeyed home. It was great to see her mom and sister, even though it was a short visit she planned to make the best of it. Chase lost his brother in an accident, and was left with raising his nephew. His whole world was his love for his nephew, and was raising him to be the best he could be. After being set up for the wedding of their friend, they both found themselves forced to be together. Were they really hating it? Can Chase and Katie work through the hurt they both suffered? I admire this author! This story is all about her second Chance romance and is fun and enjoyable to listen too.  Her books are always filled with unforgettable sweet romance. This is just the beginning of her newest series and I am looking forward to seeing what comes next.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonderful fantasy story that is perfect to listen to. Magic, mayhem, drama, danger and suspense that had me totally engaged listening to see what happens next.

Ian Troy is a bounty hunter that is living in exile…paying the price of war. When his past comes crashing in will Ian Troy protect his people and land within his magic when he sworn off to use it…..

Wonderful story and looking forward to listening to more.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Sunday Barnaby

This Time Around by Jane Suen
Narrated by Devon Grace and Troy Duran
Five Stars

This book is one of my favorite listens of the year. I have read and listened to many of this authors books. It is always a treat. This story is short enough to listen in one setting and it kept me entertained while I was flying home.
The narrators Devon Grace and Troy Duran are new to me. I look forward to more from them. They really brought the characters to life.

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

 

This Time Around Audiobook

By Jane Suen

5 stars

 

I LOVED this book so much! I have read lots form this author and I love how versatile she is but I have to say I think that this is definitely my favourite form her so far. I fell in love with the characters straight away. Katie was just an amazing character, I loved her so much, she was relatable, I connected with her – she was just a genuinely lovely person to read about and then add in Chase! Perfection the two of them! The way he stepped up and took in his nephew and the relationship that they had was wonderful. I loved every minute of this story and would highly recommend it to others! The narration for the story was wonderful, they both really brought the story to life.

 

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a wonderful sweet second chance small town romance that I loved every minute listening to.

Chase and Katie were high school sweethearts years ago and now when a friend is getting married … Chase and Katie are paired up as each others plus one. Chase is still bitter how things ended and Katie has regrets making decisions that changed the course between them years ago. The spark between Chase and Katie never died ….and a second chance is what they need…

Wonderful story, sweet and clean….. highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Amanda Glaspie

This was a quick, sweet romance of a lost love. Katie comes back home for a wedding after ten years of being gone. Chase is raising his nephew and never expected the woman who broke his heart to show up. Little did they know, the love was still there. If you want a quick romantic novel, this is it. The narration was great and really rounded off the book.

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

4/5 star review

Kate finds second-chance love with her high-school sweetheart, Chase. This book is so romantic. I am a fan of this author as romance stories have an amazing human emotion to them. You can truly feel the love, the pain, everything the couples go through as they are working through the relationship. Listening to this as an audio book enhances the experience. You can feel the emotion even more when you hear it. The narrators did a wonderful job with this story. I found it interesting to just sit and listen. Truly, the struggle is real. This story is so relatable. This is a well-written and developed story that will touch your heart and leave you feeling touched when you are done.

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by M Policicchio

Sweet, endearing tale of second chances.  Katie and Chase were in love since they could remember.  But Katie always wanted more than their small town could offer.  She worked hard and earned scholarships to college and her ticket out.  The only problem was Chase.  He didn’t need to escape the small town where they grew up.  

 

Now it is 10 years later.  Chase is a successful banker, raising his nephew after a tragic car accident took both of Chase’s brother and his wife.  Katie used to like her job until her boss got pushed out by a bully.  Now Katie is miserable but can’t seem to find a way out.  Katie gets an invitation to an old friend’s wedding and, although she doesn’t know why, she decides to go home and to the wedding.  Because Katie doesn’t have a date, the bride assigns her a plus one.  It just so happens to be Katie’s ex-boyfriend, Chase.  

 

Trying not to give away too much.  Chase and Katie spend time at the wedding and rediscover their spark.  But are either willing to change their life to rekindle what could have been?  Spend a little time in a small town figuring out what is really important.  Good listening! 

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Christin Ford

Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ian Troy is a Shinree addicted to magic. He stumbles across an instrument of immense power and pays for it dearly, though it was done with the best of intentions. He trades addictions from magic to debauchery and travels alone through the land until he is forced by an enemy to return to magic to save his land.
I liked this! There was solid world building skill and the book moved fast. I will keep my eye on this author.

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen – Review by Deb Robinson

What a wonderful story.  The narration made you feel so part of the story, bringing out emotions.  I got sweet tears in my eyes at one point.

 

Katie is working in the big city following her dreams.  Working herself to the bone and eating TV dinners because she is just to exhausted.  

 

Chase is now the father to little Timmy, his brother’s son.  He is content and has found happiness and love again in the little guy.  

 

When Katie had broken his heart he never once imagined he would ever get over her. They hadn’t spoken since the day she left to follow her career.

 

In this second chance book, you will follow the pain they once went through and the new hope that lies ahead. 

This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen

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This Time Around Audiobook by Jane Suen
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Genre – Sweet Romance
Listening Length – 2 hours 48 minutes

Katie finds her hometown friend’s wedding invitation buried under a stack of mail and makes the last-minute decision to escape her demanding job long enough to attend. She’s given little thought to being “minus a plus one” until the bride suggests she attends with another single. Anticipating polite conversation with a stranger over the plated entrée, Katie agrees… and finds herself face-to-face with her high school boyfriend, who she hasn’t seen since she dumped him after graduation.

Once a shy, gawky teenager, Chase has grown into a strong, handsome man. Yet he never escaped the heartache of Katie’s sharp rejection. For years, he’s distracted himself with work. Now, his time is filled with raising his nephew after his brother and sister-in-law died in a car accident. The last thing he needs is a painful reminder of the past. Yet, thanks to his cousin the bride, the two meet and realize the spark of attraction between them is still burning bright.

But Katie needs to return to her job, and Chase can’t uproot his orphaned nephew. Can the pair reconcile and build a future together?

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thrillers, short stories, contemporary romance, and crime fiction.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashley McMillon

This was a great book to dive into this author. I found myself really interested in the relationship that the two main characters have. The twisted web of relationships was so fun to experience in this book. I loved this story a lot and it didn’t dawn on me that it was not the first in the series! It was really a great stand alone and now I want to read more by this author!