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- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Vicious
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Christian Rummel
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
They say love and hate are the same feelings experienced under different circumstances, and it's true. The man who comes to me in my dreams also haunts me in my nightmares. He is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a lover. Ten years ago, he made me run away from the small town where we lived. Now, he came for me in New York, and he isn't leaving until he takes me with him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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devoured
- By Paige on 2019-12-21
Written by: L.J. Shen
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Pretty Reckless
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Angela Goethals, Maxine Mitchell, Michael Crouch
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
They say revenge is a dish best served cold. I’d had four years to stew on what Daria Followhill did to me...now my heart was completely iced. I took her first kiss. She took the only thing I loved. I was poor. She was rich. The good thing about circumstances? They can change. Fast. Now, I’m her parents’ latest shiny project. Her housemate. Her tormentor. The captain of the rival football team she hates so much. Yeah, baby girl, say it. I’m your foster brother. There’s a price to pay for ruining the only good thing in my life. She’s about to shell out some serious tears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good
- By carmella on 2023-08-29
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Hunter
- Boston Belles, Book 1
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 108
I didn't mean to star in a sex tape, okay? It was just one of those unexplainable things. Like Stonehenge, Police Academy 2, and morning glory clouds. It just happened. Now, my ball-busting father is sentencing me to six months of celibacy, sobriety, and morbid boredom under the roof of Boston's nerdiest girl alive, Sailor Brennan. The virginal archer is supposed to babysit my ass while I learn to take my place in Royal Pipelines, my family's oil company. Little does she know, that's not the only pipe I'll be laying....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hunter can hunt me anytime.
- By Nikki C on 2020-05-25
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Kiss Thief
- Written by: L. J. Shen
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4 out of 5 stars 43
They say your first kiss should be earned. Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky. They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred. Mine were broken before we left church. They say your heart only beats for one man. Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end. I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit. Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Cringe Worthy (For Most)
- By Cassandra Smith on 2023-04-06
Written by: L. J. Shen
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Dirty Headlines
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Grace Grant
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Célian Laurent. Manhattan royalty. Notorious playboy. Heir to a media empire...and my new boss. I could have impressed him, if not for last month's unforgettable one-night stand. I left it with more than orgasms and a pleasant memory - namely, his wallet. Now he's staring me down like I'm the dirt under his Italian loafers, and I'm supposed to take it. But the thing about being Judith "Jude" Humphry is I have nothing to lose. Brooklyn girl. Infamously quirky. Heir to a stack of medical bills and a tattered couch.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sexy, Charming & Hilarious
- By Tori on 2019-03-14
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Devil Wears Black
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Sebastian York
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4 out of 5 stars 25
Maddie Goldbloom stitched up a plan to ensure everything in her life was perfect - from a career in fashion to a chic NYC apartment to a pediatrician boyfriend. When her ex, Chase Black, storms back into her life with an outrageous request, her immediate reaction is to refuse him. But he only wants to fulfill his father’s last wish. So even though he’s the man who broke her heart, playing his fiancée shouldn’t be hard, especially if it means she gets to watch the arrogant devil squirm a bit.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Has its moments
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-03-15
Written by: L.J. Shen
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Vicious
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Christian Rummel
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
They say love and hate are the same feelings experienced under different circumstances, and it's true. The man who comes to me in my dreams also haunts me in my nightmares. He is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a lover. Ten years ago, he made me run away from the small town where we lived. Now, he came for me in New York, and he isn't leaving until he takes me with him.
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4 out of 5 stars
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devoured
- By Paige on 2019-12-21
Written by: L.J. Shen
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Pretty Reckless
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Angela Goethals, Maxine Mitchell, Michael Crouch
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
They say revenge is a dish best served cold. I’d had four years to stew on what Daria Followhill did to me...now my heart was completely iced. I took her first kiss. She took the only thing I loved. I was poor. She was rich. The good thing about circumstances? They can change. Fast. Now, I’m her parents’ latest shiny project. Her housemate. Her tormentor. The captain of the rival football team she hates so much. Yeah, baby girl, say it. I’m your foster brother. There’s a price to pay for ruining the only good thing in my life. She’s about to shell out some serious tears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good
- By carmella on 2023-08-29
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Hunter
- Boston Belles, Book 1
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Jason Clarke
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 108
I didn't mean to star in a sex tape, okay? It was just one of those unexplainable things. Like Stonehenge, Police Academy 2, and morning glory clouds. It just happened. Now, my ball-busting father is sentencing me to six months of celibacy, sobriety, and morbid boredom under the roof of Boston's nerdiest girl alive, Sailor Brennan. The virginal archer is supposed to babysit my ass while I learn to take my place in Royal Pipelines, my family's oil company. Little does she know, that's not the only pipe I'll be laying....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hunter can hunt me anytime.
- By Nikki C on 2020-05-25
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Kiss Thief
- Written by: L. J. Shen
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4 out of 5 stars 43
They say your first kiss should be earned. Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky. They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred. Mine were broken before we left church. They say your heart only beats for one man. Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end. I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit. Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Cringe Worthy (For Most)
- By Cassandra Smith on 2023-04-06
Written by: L. J. Shen
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Dirty Headlines
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Grace Grant
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 44
Célian Laurent. Manhattan royalty. Notorious playboy. Heir to a media empire...and my new boss. I could have impressed him, if not for last month's unforgettable one-night stand. I left it with more than orgasms and a pleasant memory - namely, his wallet. Now he's staring me down like I'm the dirt under his Italian loafers, and I'm supposed to take it. But the thing about being Judith "Jude" Humphry is I have nothing to lose. Brooklyn girl. Infamously quirky. Heir to a stack of medical bills and a tattered couch.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sexy, Charming & Hilarious
- By Tori on 2019-03-14
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Devil Wears Black
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Sebastian York
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4 out of 5 stars 25
Maddie Goldbloom stitched up a plan to ensure everything in her life was perfect - from a career in fashion to a chic NYC apartment to a pediatrician boyfriend. When her ex, Chase Black, storms back into her life with an outrageous request, her immediate reaction is to refuse him. But he only wants to fulfill his father’s last wish. So even though he’s the man who broke her heart, playing his fiancée shouldn’t be hard, especially if it means she gets to watch the arrogant devil squirm a bit.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Has its moments
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-03-15
Written by: L.J. Shen
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Deviant King
- A Dark High School Bully Romance (Royal Elite, Book 1)
- Written by: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Shane East, Keira Stevens
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36
I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university. One glance from the school’s king blows my plan up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. One glance and he issues his death sentence. His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. “I will destroy you.” Everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind. Black heart. Black soul. I should’ve remained quiet and endured the time I have left. I didn’t. I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne.
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5 out of 5 stars
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MY GOD THIS BOOK!!!!
- By Safiya on 2023-05-16
Written by: Rina Kent
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Blood of My Monster
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- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Brooke Daniels
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7
I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world. Kirill and I are as different as day and night. We shouldn’t have been in the same frame or universe. But we meet under the strangest circumstances. He’s my superior in the military and the man who’ll introduce me to carnage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love!
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Dirty Like Us
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- Written by: Jaine Diamond
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Lee Samuels, Rob Granniss
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
A sizzling friends-to-lovers novella about a marriage of convenience - and a jaw-dropping misunderstanding - between a notorious bad boy and the one woman he’s always wanted, but can’t have.
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Ruthless Rival
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- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Joe Arden
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
When she was young, Arya Roth became best friends with her housekeeper’s son. Soon, friendship turned to young love, and when Arya dared him to kiss her, a chain reaction of disastrous events led to the boy being sent away and out of Arya’s life. Now, two decades later, Arya is an on-the-rise publicist with her beloved father as one of her biggest clients. So when her father is sued by a former employee, Arya sets out to prove that her father is not the monster he is accused of being. The only problem is the attorney who is determined to destroy her father’s good name.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Worth checking out
- By karl on 2023-01-05
Written by: L.J. Shen
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The Stopover
- The Miles High Club, Book 1
- Written by: T L Swan
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, CJ Bloom
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 337
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 304
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 302
I was upgraded to first class on a flight from London to New York. The food, champagne, and service were impeccable. The blue-eyed man sitting next to me, even better. He was suave and intelligent. We talked and laughed, and something clicked. Fate took over and the plane was grounded, and we had an unexpected stopover for the night. With no plans, we made our own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Delightfully Spectacular
- By Lisa on 2020-01-03
Written by: T L Swan
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God of Malice
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- Written by: Rina Kent
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- Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
I caught the attention of a monster. I didn’t ask for it. Didn’t even see it coming. But the moment I do, it’s too late. Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm. He’s cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage. The worst part is that no one sees his devil side. I do. And that will cost me everything. I run, but the thing about monsters? They always chase.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pretty good.
- By Alexandra on 2022-11-29
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Vow of Deception
- Deception Trilogy, Book 1
- Written by: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Desiree Ketchum
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
My husband. My tormentor. The most notorious man in the city offers me a job. Act as his dead wife. Adrian Volkov isn’t the type of person who takes no for an answer. He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met. When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options. Go to prison or put myself under his wrath. I choose to have a roof over my head. What’s so hard about acting, right? Wrong. The moment I step into his wife’s shoes, everything spirals out of control. My only way of survival is through Adrian. Or is it?
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5 out of 5 stars
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so good
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Red Thorns
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- Written by: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Rose Dioro, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15
A bet turned into a disaster. Sebastian Weaver is the star quarterback and the college’s heartthrob. Rich. Handsome. Bastard. Everyone’s attention flocked toward him, and all the girls dreamed of being with him. Not me. At least, not until he made a move on me. See, I thought I was stronger than Sebastian’s charms. I thought I could survive being his target. I thought wrong. Little did I know that he will make my most twisted fantasies come true. Fantasies I didn’t know existed...
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4 out of 5 stars
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Spicy!!
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Throne of Power
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- Narrated by: Shane East, Vanessa Edwin
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15
In the mafia world, women don’t reign. I’m the exception of that rule. I didn’t choose this life. It chose me. I have a legacy to protect, a power to snatch, and no one will stop me. If an arranged marriage is what it’ll take to lead, then so be it. What I don’t count on is that my chosen husband happens to be a ghost from my past. Kyle Hunter. He was once my guard, my protector. Now, he’s after my kingdom. The road to the throne is paved with thorns, blood, and casualties. To win, I’ll risk it all. My heart included.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
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Hot Mess (A Players Rockstar Romance)
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- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Lee Samuels
- Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19
Fate. Destiny. Karma.... She’s mine. It all started with a broken heart. And a breakup party. Rock stars. Circus freaks. And a bachelorette party. Too. Much. Booze. An embarrassing tattoo. And a twist of fate. Her name was Danny. I thought she was the one. But then I lost her. And I never thought I’d see her again. Now...I’m a mess. I’ve had my heart broken - more than once. And my band's broken up. I’ve sworn to myself that I’ll never fall in love again. Time to focus on new music and my new band. As soon as I sober up from my latest breakup party.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun, sweet and super sexy story!! 🔥
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Ruthless Monarch
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Matteo Amante. Dangerous. Deadly. And most of all, devastating. He’s the king of the city. Running the Mafia and ruling the East Coast. He’s at war with his cousin, and I am the casualty. There is nothing Matteo won’t do to win. He’ll burn everything down to the ground, my hopes and dreams included. He’s no hero. He’s the handsome devil who will probably kill me in the end. Falling in love with the enemy can destroy me, especially when he is my husband.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It was good
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Written by: Ava Harrison
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Playing with Fire
- Written by: L.J. Shen
- Narrated by: Desireé Ketchum, Christian Fox
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
Grace doesn’t know much about anything beyond her town’s limits, but she does know this: She is falling in love with the hottest guy in Sheridan U. And when you play with fire - you ought to get burned.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just wow
- By Stephia on 2020-11-10
Written by: L.J. Shen
Publisher's Summary
Now a top-20 Amazon best seller
Rosie
They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. They're right.
No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking.
He is my forbidden, shiny apple.
The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth.
He is also my sister's ex-boyfriend.
One thing you should know before you judge me: I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.
Eleven years later, he waltzed into my life, demanding a second chance.
Dean Cole wants to be my bronze horseman. My white knight has finally arrived. Hopefully, he isn't too late.
Dean
They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. They're right.
She sets my mind on fire.
All smart mouth, snarky attitude, and a huge heart.
In a world where everything is dull, she shines like Sirius.
Eleven years ago, fate tore us apart.
This time, I dare it to try.
Getting to her is a battlefield, but man, that's why they call me Ruckus.
Rosie LeBlanc is about to find out how hard I can fight.
And conquering her will be the sweetest victory.
Ruckus is a complete stand-alone and a part of the Sinners of Saint series.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- La foodie
- 2021-07-16
Wow
It’s not often I can listen to a book that can make me cry and laugh shortly after.
Enjoyed it a lot.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- L A Young
- 2023-02-27
Just Wait!
Okay, so the first couple of chapters are a little slow but it really picks up after that. Yes he’s a dick but without giving the story away you will understand why. One of the things I like about this story is how it touches on very important subjects,such as CF, drug addiction, alcoholism.
Yes there will be tears shed but also lots of belly laughs. So far this is such a good series, can’t wait to start the next book.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Heather Graham
- 2017-08-10
This story almost broke me!
I started this Audiobook immediately after I finished Vicious. Because my need was so great it could not be ignored. And I was in the middle of a four hour drive and it kept me entertained. I was thoroughly exited when I discovered that Christian Rummel was narrating again. As I mentioned in my review for Vicious, after only one performance he has claimed a spot as a top favorite male narrator. Christian, if you're reading this, I'm DYING for you to narrate more romance! I'll one click them ALL! I really liked Savannah Peachwood in Vicious, but her performance in Ruckus really endeared her to me. She did a spectacular job of portraying not only Rosie's character, but the raw emotion as well.
Ok, so about the story. If you listened to Vicious, you caught a glimpse of Rosie and Dean. But there is so much more to know! They have secrets! Dirty, flirty, heartfelt secrets. If I thought that Vicious pushed me to the limits of my sanity, I was so very wrong. I had no idea just how close I could get to losing my mind until near the end of Ruckus. Leigh Shen, you naughty, naughty girl. I almost had an adult sized temper tantrum. You tricked me, and I LOVED it! Well played you evil genius. Well played! End result of this audiobook? I have yet to find a story and narrators that live up to the performances and emotions this series has evoked in me. I'm DYING for the next book in this series! Book hangovers are real.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Marianne H.
- 2017-07-19
My effin' heart!
I'm so glad I purchased he audiobook even after I read Ruckus. LJ Shen is one amazing author who knows how to write stories that dig into your heart and stay there. She can create the most 'Vicious' (yes pun intended) character and you'll still fall in love. When she wrote Dean and Rosie's story, she for sure wanted to make her readers cry like freakin babies! I read the book but getting to hear the narrators, who've done an amazing job, really did a number on me. Shen's books are always worth the purchase and if you haven't yet, do it! 5 explosive stars for Ruckus! Can't wait for Scandalous!!!
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- Aaron
- 2017-07-24
Loved the story and narrators
This was a wonderfully funny, emotional book. I absolutely love LJ Shens writing style. The banter between the Hot Holes, especially Vicious and Dean is hilarious. I can't get enough of this series. All book I've read/listened to by this author have been repeat reads so far. Love love love!
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Kindle Customer
- 2017-11-14
worth reading but not LJ’s best work.
I enjoyed this book but I didn’t love it. I liked Rosie’s character. Shes strong, Independent, knows what she wants, and holds her family together.
I didn’t like Dean. I didn’t like the “manwhore” thing and I didn’t like how they portrayed him as a good guy in the first book but jerk in this book. I also didn’t like how they made Rosies family look. In book one they were very loving and sweet and loved Dean. In book two they hate Dean and they are controlling and judgmental. I cant believe that the same please who loved Vicious would not like Dean. They also made Em look weak and a little dumb. There was deans parents. I have a very hard time understanding his dad’s motives and actions towards the end of the book. It just didn’t make sense.
Overall the beginning was slow and awkward. The middle was great and fast passed. The end was slow and drawn out.
Bottom line…worth reading but not LJ’s best work.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Kim R.
- 2017-09-04
A HIGHLY ENTERTAINING HOT HOLES AUDIO LISTEN!
Would you consider the audio edition of Ruckus to be better than the print version?
Yes
What other book might you compare Ruckus to and why?
None. It's a true original.
Have you listened to any of Christian Rummel and Savannah Peachwood ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is my first audio listen from them and it was awesome!
Any additional comments?
L.J. Shen sure knows how to scintillate and RUCKUS was one wildly intense ride!!
I have to say that the male narrator Christian Rummel is a REVELATION!!!! He personated Ruckus to T and had me giggling like a schoolgirl and panting shamelessly throughout!!! His inflections were spot on and I also loved the distinct voices he took on for the various hot holes. I also thought he did a commendable job depicting the female voices too. As for the female narrator, I enjoyed the soft, breathless quality to Savannah Peachwood's voice which seemed to suit the heroine well! And I thought she emoted beautifully infusing the character of Rosie with spirit, sass and aching vulnerability too.
L.J. Shen is one of my all time fave authors and her natural born talent ALWAYS shines through but it took me a little longer than her previous books to get swept up in the story because this romance was definitely a slow build. There was a lot of push-pull throughout which had me a tad frustrated but once Rosie end Dean finally get together there are FIREWORKS galore and the sex scenes are deliciously filthy and smoking hot!! The second half of the book was my favorite, where all the romantic angst and passion and emotional peril comes to a head and from that point on I was ENRAPTURED!! There were some shocking plot twists that I never saw coming that gave me literal CHILLS, and I also think the author did a commendable job of depicting a heroine with a chronic illness who's determined to live life on HER terms! The existential soul-searching snippets with Rosie and her therapist resonated deeply, and my heart ached for this sassy spitfire whose future was so uncertain. I also appreciated that while Dean refused to treat Rosie like a China doll, he never once gave up on his girl. His love and devotion toward her, in his own wildly dysfunctional and crazy passionate way, was extremely touching! He was FAR from perfect, but as it turned out, he was perfect for "Baby LeBlanc."
Finally, it goes without saying that the most entertaining moments in this book were the exchanges between Dean and his fellow Hot Holes, especially the razor sharp banter with the delightfully devilish Vicious, which was an absolute RIOT!
Bottom line: Despite the slow burning romance and sometimes stagnant plotline, L.J. Shen’s Naughtylicious Hot Holes, the witty, acerbic humor, and sizzling erotic encounters never failed to electrify. And once the book kicked into high gear there was a plethora of heart-tugging angst and eye-popping family drama that sure kept the adrenaline flowing!! And the epilogue with all the key players was PURE PERFECTION (and yes, I even shed a tear or two.) Now I am very much looking forward to seeing Trent's story unfold in the upcoming Sinners of Saint standalone, SCANDALOUS, which I have a gut feeling is going to shred my heart!
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- Doug
- 2017-07-21
5+ fantastical, beautiful, hot, heart melting stars ⭐️
I loved Vicious. I FREAKING LOVED Dean Ruckus Cole😍 I can not tell you anything more productive than GET THIS NOW! Swooooooon!!!! This one has it all and now that it's over I feel like a puddle of happy sappy goo. FLOVED this so hard ❤️❤️❤️
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- L V Red
- 2017-07-20
Hubba Hubba HotHoles!!💘🔥
I Love L J !!! Her stories never disappoint on any level, but for me these Cali Hotties have become my favorites!!
The narrators were new for me but wow what a stellar performance !!! They really brought the characters to 5 solid gold stars life!! Bravo⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!
Definitely worth credit or cash.
Can't wait to see what LJ comes out with next!
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- Viridiana Dimas
- 2017-10-03
5 Sirius and Earth Stars!
I have found my new favorite Hothole!! Oh who am I kidding, I'm greedy and want them all!! Lol. Totally swoon worthy Ruckus stole my heart and crushed it leaving me a sobbing mess. Both Ruckus and Rosie were perfectly written and loved their chemistry all through the book. I loved Rosie with her sassiness and take no crap from no one attitude. She took life in stride even with everything she was going through. She never took anything for granted and learned at a young age how precious time is.
Being a teenager is such a confusing time and no one knows that better than Dean. Being with one girl but being in love with another was messed up enough, but he's also got his demons that he hides well. He's the life of the party and joker of the Hotholes, but that's just a mask he uses to keep drinking and smoking away his issues.
They are both broken, one emotionally and the other physically, but together they're perfect. One soothes what the other needs, and it's beautiful.
LJ Shen totally killed it with Ruckus. She literally made my heart stop with that ending and made it beat again with that epic epilogue!! Don't toy with my emotions like that woman. Lol. Totally love you for it though.
Even if you haven't read any of these books before, you need to get your hands on this one. One taste and you'll be hooked on these Hotholes from Todos Santos, California. Beautifully written in a dual POV, this second chance/ forbidden mix romance can be read as a standalone. Pick this must read up and you won't regret it, only regret not reading it sooner.
Amazing audio!! Really took this book to another level.
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- Brandi - Let's Read Romance
- 2017-10-01
5 Let's Start a Ruckus Stars
I've read it before, but I couldn't resist the audio. I couldn't resist the allure of Dean Cole and Rosie. I couldn't resist the bad boy vibes and the good ol' boy appearances. I couldn't resist the pain and the hurt and the vivid imagery that only LJ Shen can create.
If I thought I was in love with Dean before, I'm head over heels in love with him after hearing this audio.
Dean and Rosie get all the stars. And I officially can't choose between these HotHoles. Each is amazing in his own right.
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- ETs Swanky
- 2017-08-16
Hoping this is not where the story ends
I enjoyed both Vicious and Ruckus. Both have likable characters, good storylines and hot scenes. I hope that Ms. Shen is working on a follow-up because there is much more of the story that can be told.
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- Jud
- 2023-05-24
Great LJ shen
I read the book and this version is even better.
We live with the characters.
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