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Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Heart of Stone (The Stone Series #1)Heart of Stone by Dakota Willink
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I definitely got some Fifty Shades of Gray vibes from this book. BUT it is also different Kristina is a much more complex character with some depth and layers.
Alexander is yummmmm with a capital YUM.

What I loved most about this is that Kristina isn’t the sweet innocent character you would expect, she also has a complicated past.

My only critique is that I struggled with the female narrator’s voice when she did the other characters. But it doesn’t take anything away from the story.

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Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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5 Stars
Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink

I absolutely loved listening to this book the narrator did an amazing job bringing the story and characters to life. I found myself so caught up in the story I didn’t get much else done. This is a Erotica Romance that once you jump in theres no stopping. Alexander Stone is a Real Estate Tycoon who is in control of all things especially women. Krystina Cole is a marketing grad and holy cow she is a firecracker and I instantly loved her. She’s fierce and he attitude watch out. . .You guys I don’t want to give up to much juicy details other than These two is fire! I highly recommend reading/listening to this book you wont be disappointed I sure wasn’t. I can’t wait to read/listen to more from this Author and narrator.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Alexandria Richard

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3 of 5 stars.

This audiobook was just okay for me. There were some things I enjoyed and some I flat out didn’t. 3 stars because it kept me entertained, and the beginning and end were enough to have me seeking out book 2.

I enjoyed the first few hours of the audiobook, being introduced to recent college graduate Krystina “Kris” Cole, and her (literally) falling for Alexander Stone, a Billionaire who was interested in buying the property housing Krystina’s job, Wally’s supermarket. I also enjoyed the last two hours of the audiobook, hearing Krystina opening herself up and accepting more of the relationship, and trusting Alexander, until it all went to hell (of course). The sex scenes, the few there were, were hot and sensual.

I found Alex to be a tough Protagonist/love interest to like. He may be written as a Dom but I didn’t feel that he was actually supporting Kris in discovering the BDSM lifestyle and “training her” as a sub. His internal monologue stated numerous times that the Dom/sub relationship didn’t work without trust and honesty, yet he withheld so much from Kris so that the relationship already faced an uphill battle.

I thoroughly enjoyed the narrators for this audiobook. I thought both Lacy Laurel and Jeffrey Kafer did a wonderful job.

This is book one in a series, so beware the cliffhanger. It was enough to keep me reading the series though, and as of about 25% in, I enjoy 2 a whole lot more than 1.

Trigger warning for survivors of sexual and/or physical abuse.

If you do not enjoy books about BDSM then this book/series flat out isn’t for you.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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I loved this audiobook. It was a fun and entertaining story to listen to. The narrator brought the characters to life which made the story easy to listen to. This is my first audible story by this author, I can’t wait to listen to more from this series. This is the first book in this series and what a first book it was. The characters are strong and connectable. I enjoyed listening to Krystina and Alexander’s story. Their growth and chemistry are off the charts. Krystina was great without having a man by her side until she fell and he picked her up. She didn’t expect to look up and see him helping her up. What happens from here you will have to listen to the audio to find out. What will fate have in store for them? I highly recommend this audiobook.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by May Leadstone

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A whirlwind romance with a dark side is how I would classify Alex and Krystina’s story! I found this story to be a very enjoyable and delicious read! Though this story is very reflective of others in this genre, I find Krystina’s story more inviting and relatable than previous reads of mine in this category. Her reactions and thoughts throughout the story are the way I might have reacted if it was me in this situation. In most other books I have read, the woman always seems to be “weaker” or “damsel in distress” and this was nice to have someone who is trying to do better than that! Who DOESN’T WANT THAT! Thank you Ms. Willink! The only real issue I had was the way the narrators performed the story! I wanted them to be more expressive than monotoned as well as their emphasis/inflection at places it didn’t sound right to have it. Sometimes they would find the right place other times not..it was hard to get past. I gave it 3 stars as it was something I got used to it and I wanted to satisfy my curiosity about what happened at the end of the novel!! I am looking forward to the next volume!

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Krystina Cole is working to make ends meet at her local grocery store. She has been trying to find a job to put her marketing degree to use, but isn’t having any luck. When she meets Alexander Stone after a mishap it seems she may have found the man of her dreams. He is the first man that has caused any kind of desire to rise up inside of her after two years of being not only single, but celibate. After having her heart crushed by her college boyfriend she has sworn off men thinking that they are all the same, jerks. Will she be willing to open her heart again and give Alexander a chance?

Alexander Stone is a millionaire real estate tycoon who has his mind set on having Krystina for his own. After their chance meeting he sets out to make her his submissive, but that may be harder than he imagined. Not only is she a strong willed and confident woman, she is also feisty and not afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks. Will he be able to get her to submit to him the way he wants her to or will he be the one to submit to her?

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

I really enjoy this author’s writing style and listening to the work takes it to a whole new level. Between the great storytelling to the talented narration, I really enjoyed the development of the characters and the story progression. Just extremely well written and well performed. I can’t wait to read/listen to more in the series.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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This audiobook is so intense…no doubt many hot moments as well. When Alexander bumps into Krystina there are sparks no doubt. This story not only has intense, hot moments but there is definite past traumatic times for both Alexander and Krystina. The dominate side of Alexander is hot! At first I was a bit annoyed at Krystina’s character. I found her a little bratty and immature even though she is a very strong and independent woman. I change my thought on that by the end of the story and you find out why. I see why she didn’t want to lose herself or her independence. Great audio and looking forward to finding out what happens in the next book.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Heart of Stone: The Stone Series by Dakota Willink

Narrated by Lacy Laurel and Jeffrey Kafer

Five Stars

 

Heart of Stone is the first book in the Stone Series: A Billionaire Romance by Dakota Willink. This book hooked me from the beginning and I listened to the whole book in one day. I love that I had a good book to listen to on my day off. Alexander and Krystina are total opposites, but so good together. As they spend time learning the differences in their lifestyles, their chemistry explodes. I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series. 

The narrators Lacy Laurel and Jeffery Kafer are both new to me. I really enjoyed how they brought the characters to life. Their voices are well matched and easy to listen to. I’m looking forward to listening to more by the .

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Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the first book in The Stone Series.  This is an audio book and is just under 14 hours.  This story follows Krystina, a woman haunted by her past, and Alexander, a billionaire.  They both have secrets from their pasts that neither were willing to budge on.  Krystina is a witty firecracker; the complete opposite of what Alexander is accustomed to.  She is drawn to him, but she does not know why.  He has those “come hither” eyes.  I cannot wait for the rest of the series!

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Kerry Baker

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Heart of Stone Audio Book by Dakota Willink is volume one in The Stone Series. I enjoyed the idea of this book however I do think it could have been executed a little better. As I was listening to it I found myself engaged and enjoying it but afterwards it felt like there hadn’t been much detail in it. By the time the book was over it didn’t feel like there had been too much development and that it had all happened in a very short amount of time.

I also didn’t connect with the characters too well, although I am interested enough to see what happens in the next book.

Overall I did enjoy the story though. It caught my attention in the moment and it is the first book that I have listened to with two narrators. Although that took a little getting used to once I had I thought it really added to the story. This is a good book and I am looking forward to the next one.

Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink

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~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~ AUDIO BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~ ♥ ~
Heart of Stone (The Stone Series Volume 1) by Dakota Willink
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Billionaire Romance, Romantic Suspense
Listening Length – 13 hours and 59 minutes
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Jeffrey Kafer
Krystina Cole was a girl on a mission. She had big dreams and aspirations, none of which included a man by her side. She knew better than that – at least until she met Alexander Stone, the New York billionaire real estate tycoon. She saw the way that he looked at her, and the dark promises in his eyes. She was curious about his world and all that it entailed. But the shadows of her past haunted her, making her afraid to explore possibilities that she could never before have imagined….
Alexander Stone was a man who knew how to get what he wanted. He understood the value of finesse, and the importance of patience and diligence to achieve the desired result. He was successful and wealthy, relying on his naturally sharp instincts to guide him through life. But a chance run-in with Krystina Cole quickly turned his world upside down. Her quick wit and firecracker attitude was the complete opposite of what he wanted in a woman, and his instincts failed him at every turn….
However, both Krystina and Alexander are clinging to the secrets of their past, and neither of them are willing to compromise. Krystina’s hardened heart makes emotional surrender a hard limit. But for Alexander, revealing his past could have devastating results.

~ AMAZON ~

Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character-driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me Breathless World under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.

The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.

Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband, her two witty teenagers, her spoiled rotten dogs, and her chubby cat. During the summer months, she can often be found taking pictures of random things or soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.

Author Interview With Dakota Willink

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