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One to Keep

Written by: Lexi Blake,Sophie Oak
Narrated by: Kitty Bang,Lee Samuels
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Re-released in a second edition with new content.

Stefan Talbot likes order and control. He approaches his life with the same meticulous precision that he uses to put paint on his canvas. Nothing good comes from chaos, and that is why he has refused to allow himself to get close to Jennifer Waters. They are like fire and ice. Though she is younger, her talent as an artist is unquestionable. But she lives her life like she paints - with wild, passionate abandon. It is intoxicating and terrifying, and he can’t get her out of his head. 

Jennifer ran from Bliss to put Stef behind her. She had come to the mountain town seeking a mentor, but found much more than she bargained for. Cool and distant, Stef was like a marble statue, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t break through his shell. She moved to Dallas to start over, but nothing is going as planned. 

When the art gallery where she works is robbed and a precious painting is stolen, Jen is accused of the theft. Jen is thrilled when her bail is met, until she realizes her savior is Stef, and he has a few conditions. First and foremost, she has to return to Bliss.

Against the backdrop of the Winter Festival, Stef and Jen’s attraction catches fire. But the dark forces behind the robbery in Dallas have followed Jen home. A criminal syndicate believes she still has the stolen painting, and they’ll kill to get their hands on it.

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  • Amy R
  • 2020-10-07

Enjoyable Listen

The narrators did a good job. I enjoy these low angst storylines in this series that have action and enjoyable characters.

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  • Sancat71
  • 2020-04-15

Sublime, Amazing Audiobook!

“One to Keep” is definitely a keeper and worth more than a credit! Excellent narration even with the Russian accents for both Kitty Bang and Lee Samuels. Kitty Bang does a bang up job with her British accent, too! I am a huge fan now and have been searching for more Lee Samuels’ narrations. His voice is sexy smooth like Christian Fox and Jacob Morgan.

The romance made my stomach swirl in delight and pang in sadness for the main characters. Curious what will become of Alexei and Holly. The sex scenes were hot with the BDSM to boot.

Enjoyed the suspense a great deal. Couldn’t turn the audiobook off because I was on my toes.

The fish out of water humor with Alexei made me chuckle loudly on so many occasions.

I did find some of the “dumb ass” or “pervie” terms more suitable for Gen Xers in their 20’s in the 1980’s. It doesn’t seem to work for current verbiage in 2020 for millennials or Gen Z. It kind of shows me that Lexi Blake’s language could be a bit outdated.

I did laugh a bit too much with the 3rd act standoff and the characters professing their love during the standoff. I also thought Rachel was a bit too ridiculous with not getting to the point of Jennifer being in trouble.

Otherwise, truly an amazing journey, excellent story, with an amazing cast of characters. I highly recommend!!

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  • Francie
  • 2023-06-23

Great book

Love this book. Got to meet some new people. Looking forward to there story. Lexi Blake & Sophia Oak are truly amazing authors.

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  • R. McTaggart
  • 2023-06-05

Love Bliss Colorado!

I have listened to the first 3 books in this series and I love all the characters! I have laughed and just fell in love with each character, makes you want to find a place like this to disappear too.

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  • Teresa Spencer
  • 2022-11-18

Stef is the best!

I really really liked this book! I’m a sucker for a Dom and add in some of my favorite characters from Masters and Mercenaries.. I’m hooked! This town is my favorite since Pappion, I don’t know which came first but Lexi Blake does small towns like no other! So fun and I can’t wait until the next.

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  • JigsawGirl
  • 2022-09-25

Good Narration; Secondary Characters Were More Ent

This book had several funny moments. This is the first book I listened to in the series.

Stefan and Jen were not my favorite characters. They were ok, but the secondary characters were much more entertaining. Alexi, Rachel, Max, Rye, the doctor, Holly, Stella, etc., almost everyone else was interesting and enjoyable.

Stefan was overbearing, and Jen was blah. Although she had left Stefan, she seemed kind of desperate to me.

The narration was good. Having read the Masters and Mercenaries series, I recognized Ian Taggart's character. I have Ryan West's voice in my head as Ian, so it threw me off a little, lol.

There was humor, romance, action, suspense, and steamy scenes. I would give this book 3.5 stars.

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  • book fan
  • 2022-04-05

Not bad except for male narrator

Male narrator was ok except when he tried to do accents. His accents were terrible! Ryan West would have been a better choice

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  • Sue Guss
  • 2022-04-02

Stefan And Jennifer's Story

All's well that ends well. And between the Russian Mafia and psycho murderer, it's a miracle that this one does end well with abrupt HEA. A most touching scene is the reconciliation of Stefan and his estranged father Sebastian. And even more so the reconciliation between Sebastian and Stella. Narration is spot on with Kitty Bang and Lee Samuels. BRAVO!!!

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  • Lisa
  • 2021-09-27

Great read!

Stephan and Jennifer have been dancing around each for years..and finally, their attraction has blossomed under Jennifer's flight from Bliss and subsequent arrest. Enter King Stephan to the rescue. He operates best when he is in charge and taking charge of Jennifer is his current mission. Sure, he still thinks shes too young to commit to him and become his sub, but until he thinks she's ready, he will make sure she has everything she needs. Unfortunately Jennifer only wants Stephan, the one thing he seems to refuse to give to her. When he is given the final ultimatioum he will have to buck up or lose her forever, but first he has to save her..yet again.

As usual, Bliss is full of drama and comedy. This story was no different. Steph has had his whole life turned upside sown. He has to save the woman he loves, deal with his father whom he hasn't had to deal with regularly for years, and determine who is trying to kill his woman. Jennifer is trying to be patient with Steph, but a girl can only take so much. After one final ultimatum, will she finally convince him that she is more than ready to be his?

I loved the story and you can't help but love the quirky town folk. Anyone who has issues or a life crisis seems to end up in Bliss so we can anticipate each person will get their story at some point and we'll continue to welcome newcomers along the way. The only thing that irritated me the most, was the back and forth with Jennifer and Stpeh. After a while, he was getting a bit annoying, but he finally worked through his issues, thank God.

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  • KarenC
  • 2021-03-05

Doesn't disappoint

Big fan of this author love her stories. little cheesy on the romance but as always she comes through. Love her secondary characters.

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