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Natalie McCleary couldn't believe her eyes - a lean-muscled, darkly tanned, nearly naked man stood in her path...and then it hit her: love. Everyone always told her it would hit like a thunderbolt, and she never believed them. But now she knew: practical, sensible Natalie was head over heels in love - with a stranger. But ex-Navy SEAL Dade Vega wasn't about to be a stranger for long.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable romance, but not memorable.
- By Karen on 06-01-13
By: Lori Wilde
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Confessions
- By: Lisa Jackson
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 90
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Story4 out of 5 stars 93
Young love — that was what Nadine and Hayden had. The kind of love that captures the soul and never dies. That is, until Hayden’s father swindled Nadine’s family, and they didn’t see each other for thirteen years. When his father suddenly dies, Hayden returns home to the family’s lakeside mansion — and to his first love. But Nadine and her two young sons aren’t quite ready to trust again. Soon Hayden is left trying to work through mistrust and misinformation to gain the love of the girl no amount of money could make him forget….
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2 out of 5 stars
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Cheesy stories with a poor narrator
- By Bookworm on 03-14-13
By: Lisa Jackson
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The Cowboy Takes a Bride
- By: Lori Wilde
- Narrated by: C. J. Critt
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 162
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 142
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Story4 out of 5 stars 139
Ex-champion bull-rider-turned-cutting-horse-cowboy Joe Daniels isn't quite sure how he ended up sleeping in a horse trough wearing nothing but his Stetson and cowboy boots. But now he's wide awake, and a citified woman is glaring down at him. His goal? Get rid of her ASAP. The obstacle? Fighting the attraction he feels toward the blond-haired filly with the big, vulnerable eyes. When out-of-work wedding planner Mariah Callahan learns that her estranged father has left her a rundown ranch in Jubilee, she has no choice but to accept it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The City Girl wrangles a Stud
- By Kindle Customer on 09-16-17
By: Lori Wilde
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Just the Way You Are
- Lost Texas Hearts, Book 1
- By: Christina Dodd
- Narrated by: Natalie Ross
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 395
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 278
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Story4 out of 5 stars 280
When Hope Prescott's parents disappeared, her carefree teenage life vanished forever. She and her three siblings were separated and sent to different foster homes around the country. Now, seven years later, Hope is still searching for them. To support herself, she works for an answering service, and cares for her clients as if they were family. When wealthy businessman Zachariah Givens hires Hope's service, Hope initially mistakes Zack for his butler....
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 stars for the beginning.
- By Jane on 12-14-15
By: Christina Dodd
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Worth the Fall
- McKinney Brothers, Book 1
- By: Claudia Connor
- Narrated by: Johanna Parker
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,948
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,792
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,790
Abby Davis isn't wearing a skimpy bikini or sipping umbrella drinks, not when she's busy chasing around four little ones. And Matt McKinney isn't looking for fun - he's a Navy SEAL, a grown man with a long list of missions and fallen brothers. Abby has brought her children to this beach to start over, to give them the enjoyable memories they deserve. Matt has been sidelined by a combat injury, and he is haunted by the loss of his best friend and the promise he made: to remain a SEAL - focused and dedicated.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heartwarming and Emotional
- By 🌸DARA on 08-27-16
By: Claudia Connor
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Own the Night
- By: Debbi Rawlins
- Narrated by: Montana Chase
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Ever since the Sundance became a dude ranch, Sheriff Noah Calder has been a "must-see attraction" for hordes of visiting women. But when a suspected (and suspiciously sexy) con artist rolls into town, it takes all of Noah's control to stop himself from giving her a very thorough strip search.... Alana Richardson is no con artist - she's a marketing executive in desperate need of a vacation! But with her luggage stolen and her identity in question, she's under the very close surveillance of Sheriff Noah Sexypants.
By: Debbi Rawlins
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Wild Men of Alaska
- By: Tiffinie Helmer
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,333
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,211
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,206
Intense.... Rugged.... Sexy.... Untamed.... A collection of four novellas in the Wild Men of Alaska series.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pretty good series :D
- By Malinda on 05-08-15
By: Tiffinie Helmer
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Shadows from the Past
- Wyoming Series, Book 1
- By: Lindsay McKenna
- Narrated by: Anthony Haden Salerno
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 127
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 112
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Story4 out of 5 stars 113
When photojournalist Kamaria Trayhern goes undercover at the Mason family ranch, she's hoping to find her real father, not romance. But keeping everyone convinced she is who she claims to be will be harder than she expects - especially where one sexy ranch hand is concerned. After all he's been through, there's no way Wesley Sheridan wants to tangle with more heartache and lies. So the last thing he needs is to be drawn to the pretty new caretaker.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Cannot stand the narrator!
- By Amazon Customer on 10-26-14
By: Lindsay McKenna
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One Summer
- By: Karen Robards
- Narrated by: Kate Fleming
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 455
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 423
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 423
hnny Harris is home again, his too-tight jeans and damn-your-eyes belligerence honed to perfection by a ten-year stretch in federal prison for murder. Now he’s out on parole and ready for the job Rachel Grant has promised him to help him begin a new life. Unlike the rest of the town, Rachel has always believed in her former student’s innocence. But one thing has changed. The sullenly handsome boy she remembers is still sullen, still handsome - but no longer a boy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic Robards! A must buy
- By Empress Karen on 02-10-14
By: Karen Robards
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Finding the Grain
- By: Wynn Malone
- Narrated by: Amber Benson
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 534
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 502
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 501
Kentucky was only ever going to be a summer job. Come fall, Blue Riley would be back in North Carolina, in college. But one job led to another, one town led to another, and one woman led to another. Now, after twenty years Blue faces the hardest question of all - is it time to go home?
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Passage of Time feels undefined.
- By Delennish on 01-29-15
By: Wynn Malone
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Scent of Darkness
- Darkness Chosen, Book 1
- By: Christina Dodd
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
A thousand years ago, a brutal warrior roamed the Russian steppes, and struck a menacing bargain. For the ability to change at will into a cold-hearted predator, Konstantine promised his soul - and the souls of his descendants - to the devil. One day a dangerous prophecy reveals the truth: one family has been chosen to battle the darkness - or face damnation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Cliffhanger- wordy
- By Jem on 12-09-23
By: Christina Dodd
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Mackenzie's Mountain
- By: Linda Howard
- Narrated by: Nanette Savard
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 883
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 668
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Story4 out of 5 stars 675
Mary Elizabeth Potter is a self-appointed spinster with no illusions about love. But she is a good teacher, and she wants Wolf Mackenzie's son back in school. And after one heated confrontation with the boy's father, she knows father and son have changed her life forever.
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2 out of 5 stars
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a great book, but terrible abridgement
- By Laurie on 03-12-08
By: Linda Howard
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All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy
- By: Jennifer Ryan, Emma Cane, Katie Lane
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo, Hillary Huber, Nicole Poole
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 126
From Emma Cane, Jennifer Ryan, and Katie Lane come three wildly romantic holiday stories featuring snowstorms, proposals, a sleigh ride...and, yes, cowboys.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hot as always
- By Amazon Customer on 03-06-18
By: Jennifer Ryan, and others
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Heart of Gold
- By: J. R. Ward
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 360
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 322
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Story4 out of 5 stars 321
Archaeologist Carter Wessex is drawn to Farrell Mountain to solve a centuries-old mystery — and to find a fortune in hidden gold. One thing stands in her way: Nick Farrell, a notorious corporate raider with way too much sex appeal and no patience for trespassers on his land. After an explosive introduction, Carter abandons the project... but with Nick in hot pursuit.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Easygoing light listen
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-08-12
By: J. R. Ward
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Used-to-Be Lovers
- By: Linda Lael Miller
- Narrated by: Jack Garrett
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Sharon Harrison and Tony Morelli were never able to control the powerful chemistry between them. It led first to heart-stopping passion, then to marriage and children. They thought they had it all, but under pressure their happy home became an explosive battleground. Even divorce, however, can't completely separate them. Spending alternate days in their home with their children, they have an unorthodox arrangement that keeps them in close contact. And keeps the desire alive...
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5 out of 5 stars
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The perfect pair
- By Lauretta Buckner on 05-26-22
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Demon Crossings
- By: Eleri Stone
- Narrated by: Holly Adams
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4 out of 5 stars 72
Private investigator Grace tracks a kidnapped child to middle-of-nowhere Iowa. Encountering a strange creature she knows can't be a local animal, she doesn't need her psychic abilities to figure out the sleepy town is not what it seems. When she meets the intriguing Aiden, she's plunged into a world of Norse gods and fire demons where the Wild Hunt still rides the night.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sooo Good... Can't wait for book 2!
- By Candateshia Pafford on 06-27-13
By: Eleri Stone
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Homestead
- By: Radclyffe
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 677
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 634
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 628
R. Clayton Sutter is an expert at managing just about anything - money, businesses, and people. Getting NorthAm Fuel's newest shale refinery operational in the rolling hills of Upstate New York shouldn’t be much of a challenge, but then, she hadn't counted on dealing with vandalism, petitions, and a woman she’d never expected to see again - one who still haunts her dreams. When Tess and Clay square off on opposite sides of the heated debate, past and present collide in a battle of wills and unbidden desire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW
- By Sab on 09-22-17
By: Radclyffe
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Perfect Contempary Story
What did you love best about Breaking the Rules?
I love how strong and loving the characters are. Barbara Samuel has a way of pulling you into a story and then it never leaves you. I love how adult the topics are and how doing the right thing is always an underlining theme.
What other book might you compare Breaking the Rules to and why?
Jezebel's Blues, Walk in Beauty, Midnight Rain and anything else by Barbara Samuel.
Which scene was your favorite?
When Zeke finally realize he can't live without Mattie. I also like when Zeke and Mattie work out their demons together.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
At the end when Mattie comes back and Zeke can't get enough of her.
Any additional comments?
I love Barbara Samuel's contemporary stories the most, but her historical novels are good too.
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