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If I had to sum up Until I Get You in just one word, it would have to be intense because everything about this one has an intensity about it. From the tone to the characters to the storyline, it's intense. I would strongly suggest heeding the content warnings included in the book because things do get dark. There is a bit of suspense that follows the characters from the beginning, and it had me hooked and hanging on every word waiting for the reveal. Part of that includes a couple of scenes that were pretty hard to hear - I did listen to this one, and to be honest, I'm not really sure which format would've been harder to get through on those parts. I can usually imagine it so much darker than it comes across in audio, but Kasha Kensington pulls out all the stops. The emotion of those scenes comes through in her voice and tone, and she had my heart pounding.Even the romance has that intensity about it. Lachlan's feelings for Lyla are right there on the line of obsession, and I'd even go so far as to say he crossed that line a few times. At the same time, I couldn't stop rooting for this couple. Without giving too much away, I'll explain it by referencing the cover. That smoke you see on the cover is perfect for this relationship because where there's smoke, there's fire, and Lyla and Lachlan are hot enough to set the curtains on fire!Kasha Kensington is joined by Joe Arden, who wowed me as he always does. This was my first time listening to Kensington, and after hearing the whole thing, I can't imagine anyone else as Lyla. Of course, Joe Arden's sexy voice was perfect for Lachlan, and he perfectly captured that intensity I've been talking about. I'll stop there before I give away the book's secrets, and there are a fair few to discover. So, to sum it up, the combination of Claire Contreras's writing and Joe Arden and Kasha Kensington's narration is a thing of beauty. Somehow Contreras has escaped my notice until this book, but I plan to remedy that immediately. Until then, I highly recommend Until I Get You for readers of dark romance.

So, did anyone else want to shake Heath until his teeth rattled, or was that just me? I've been mad at characters before, several times, but it's been a bit since I was this mad at a character. Of course, I loved him to pieces at the same time, so there's that. The last line of the blurb mentions that this is a redeeming love story, and that's 100% accurate. I was rooting so hard for that redemption!I'll leave that right there, so I don't give too much away. The blurb gives us a lot, but there's a whole lot more, and I don't want to spoil it. This is where that last line comes into play again because there are so many hold-your-breath moments in this impossible-to-put-down story. Heath and Atzi have so much chemistry between them, and there's just something special about the love between friends. Even more so when it grows into more, and this pair definitely has more.We also get to visit with some friends from romances past, which is always a treat, and there's even some suspense thrown in, which I didn't expect but enjoyed that edge-of-my-seat addition to the story. If you've never read a Claudia Burgoa romance, you don't know what you're missing. The Way of Us is packed with feels and so many terrific characters. It's a wonderfully written romance done like only Claudia Burgoa can.Take an already great story and put it in the hands of Joe Arden and Janine Granda for some equally great narration. As I mentioned, this one is packed with feels, and every one of them comes through loud and clear. I already loved Joe Arden's swoony voice, but Janine Granda was new to me. She certainly holds her own, and I'll be looking for more from her. So, whether you prefer to read it or listen to it, you can't go wrong with this one.

Holy Moly, talk about angst. Jacob and Pria absolutely broke my heart, and I'm really glad that ten years apart wasn't in real-time. I couldn't have stood the wait. This second in the Somehow Everlasting Duet tugs at all the heartstrings. Jacob and Pria so obviously love each other, but they've both got some things to work through first. Jacob has his share of problems, and his head isn't always in the right place, but I love that we get to see some of that sweet guy he was as he starts figuring things out. And Pria, you can't help but hurt for Pria. She's had so many hard hits in her life with so many reasons to become jaded, but she's as lovable as Jacob. We also get to visit with the rest of the family, which is a nice little bonus to an already great story.Strangers in Love has a higher angst level than the first book, but most of it comes from the growing pains Jacob and Pria have to go through to get to that happy ever after they so deserve. So, yes, we have lots of angst accompanied by lots of tears, and at times, I really wanted to shake the daylights out of both of them. It was also worth all of it. Jacob and Pria are one of those couples that stay with you, one that you'll want to visit over and over again.Now, pair all of that with the wonderful narration of Joe Arden and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker. There's no shortage of feels in Strangers in Love, and every single one comes through loud and clear. If you've never had the pleasure of listening to the performance given by either of these narrators, this duet is a good place to start. I can't imagine Jacob or Pria any other way. The terrific writing and equally terrific narration make this duet one of my favorites.

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You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows = a second chance romance, a great couple with chemistry to spare, witty dialogue, steamy goodness, and duet narration done by Joe Arden and Callie Dalton. Second-chance romance is one of my favorites, and after meeting this couple in the prequel, I really wanted them to get that second chance. Shayna has plenty of reason to still be mad at Lee, even after 8 years have passed, but he's certainly determined to at least gain her forgiveness. They do have their work cut out for them to get that second chance, but the journey makes it even sweeter. Of course, the narration is terrific. If you haven't had the pleasure of listening to Joe Arden, you don't know what you're missing. These first two Kingsmen Football books were my introduction to Callie Dalton, and I'm impressed with her work as well. And duet narration! Talk about total immersion in the story! So, another great listen written by Piper Rayne, and after the way this one ended, I'm looking forward to the next.

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