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Camino Winds
- Camino, Book 2
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Michael Beck
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida's Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of die-hards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable. The hurricane is devastating: homes and condos are levelled, hotels and storefronts ruined, streets flooded and a dozen people are killed. One of the victims is Nelson Kerr, a friend of Bruce's who wrote timely political thrillers. But evidence suggests that the storm wasn't the cause of Nelson's death - he had received several mysterious blows to the head.
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Pass
- By Anonymous User on 02-01-2021
- Camino Winds
- Camino, Book 2
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Michael Beck
Slow but entertaining
Reviewed: 03-07-2020
Struggled to finish. It was very slow paced . Didn't enjoy the voice and accents of the reader.
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Three Wishes
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Three sisters, one birthday, one little problem... The three Kettle sisters have had a mortifying mishap. Their raucous, champagne-soaked birthday dinner has come to an abrupt end following a violent argument and an emergency dash to the hospital. So who started it this time? Was it angry, hurt Cat, still recovering from the 'night of the spaghetti'? Was it Lyn, so serenely successful, at least on the outside? Or was it quirky, dreamy Gemma, the sister who can't keep a secret except for the most important one of all?
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So enjoyable
- By Teresa on 01-10-2015
- Three Wishes
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
Struggled to finish.
Reviewed: 10-09-2019
Struggled to finish. Felt like it had been written by a ditzy 16 year old. Disappointing as I have read many other books by this author and this fell short of her usual entertaining story lines.
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Meant to Be
- Button Jar, Book 3
- By: Fiona McCallum
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The inspiring conclusion to Emily's journey, from the best-selling author of Saving Grace and Time Will Tell. Emily Oliphant's life finally seems to be settling down. Her new boyfriend Jake has joined her on the farm, they are looking forward to starting their life together, and her financial security seems safe and sound. They both love the peace and tranquillity of the setting of Emily's beloved old cottage, which had been reduced to rubble by her deceased husband.
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nothing happens
- By DebManning on 07-02-2021
- Meant to Be
- Button Jar, Book 3
- By: Fiona McCallum
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
Struggled to finish...
Reviewed: 04-04-2018
Main character Emilie so annoying. really disappointed with the three books in this series. The story very long winded to say very little and not really much of a story line. And why oh why does Emilies father continually get referred to as Des Ollifant? This along with many other things became very tiresome. Won't be buyibg or reading other books by this author.
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Time Will Tell
- Button Jar, Book 2
- By: Fiona McCallum
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Emily Oliphant has made some drastic changes in her life. She's ditched her abusive husband and embarked on her own adventure, renovating a dilapidated property and starting up her own business. Against all odds, she's found a sense of place and purpose, but is still too scarred by her past to form any romantic attachments, regardless of who's vying for her attention. Now she's received an offer from the elderly owners of her beloved rented home to buy the property, land and all.
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Struggled to finish.
- By Cheryl T on 17-03-2018
- Time Will Tell
- Button Jar, Book 2
- By: Fiona McCallum
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
Struggled to finish.
Reviewed: 17-03-2018
Unfortunately I got to the stage where i wanted t shake Emilie! Plus I really don't think the author really understands rural towns and rural living. It was implied that all rural people were ignorant, gossips and very judgemental. I have the third book to listen to and I hope it is an improvement on this one.
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The One Plus One
- By: Jojo Moyes
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower, Ben Elliot, Nicola Stanton, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
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With two jobs and two children, Jess Thomas does her best day after day. But it’s hard on your own. And sometimes you take risks you shouldn’t. Because you have to.... Jess’ gifted, quirky daughter Tanzie is brilliant with numbers, but without a helping hand she’ll never get the chance to shine. And Nicky, Jess’ teenage stepson, can’t fight the bullies alone. Sometimes Jess feels like they’re sinking.... Into their lives comes Ed Nicholls, a man whose life is in chaos, and who is running from a deeply uncertain future. But he has time on his hands. He knows what it’s like to be lonely. And he wants to help....
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Thoroughly Enjoyable
- By Marian on 18-01-2015
- The One Plus One
- By: Jojo Moyes
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower, Ben Elliot, Nicola Stanton, Steven France
Extremely easy listening and and enjoyable story
Reviewed: 22-02-2017
Would you listen to The One Plus One again? Why?
Yes. I enjoyed the story line. I loved that there were different readers for different characters.
What did you like best about this story?
The story line flowed easily, the characters were also easy to relate to.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Chapter 5. Nicky!
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From Notting Hill with Love...Actually
- The Notting Hill series, Book 1
- By: Ali McNamara
- Narrated by: Finty Williams
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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She was just a girl, standing in front of a boy…wishing he looked more like Hugh Grant. Scarlett loves the movies. But does she love sensible fiancé David just as much? With a big white wedding on the horizon, Scarlett really should have decided by now.… When she has the chance to house-sit in Notting Hill - the setting of one of her favourite movies - Scarlett jumps at the chance. But living life like a movie is trickier than it seems, especially when her new neighbour Sean is so irritating. And so irritatingly handsome, too. Scarlett soon finds herself starring in a romantic comedy of her very own. But who will end up as the leading man?
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Clever and enjoyable
- By Lauren P on 15-02-2020
- From Notting Hill with Love...Actually
- The Notting Hill series, Book 1
- By: Ali McNamara
- Narrated by: Finty Williams
Disappointing.
Reviewed: 12-02-2017
Struggled to finish. What started as very promising soone became predictable and cringe worthy. How can a woman be so stupid! Unfortunately I would not recommend.
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Ruby Flynn
- By: Nadine Dorries
- Narrated by: Noreen Leighton
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
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The FitzDeanes are wealthy. They have Ballyford Castle in Ireland and a growing shipping business in Liverpool, but a previous generation made a terrible mistake and now there are whispers that the family is cursed, unable to produce a living heir.
When young Ruby Flynn arrives to work at Ballyford, rumours start swirling around this beautiful girl with a mysterious past. Who is she really? And what will her arrival mean for this powerful family divided by tragedy?
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Enjoyable - but lacks "body"
- By Cheryl T on 13-03-2016
- Ruby Flynn
- By: Nadine Dorries
- Narrated by: Noreen Leighton
Enjoyable - but lacks "body"
Reviewed: 13-03-2016
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I kept feeling that I had missed something along the way, like there was a previous book leading up to this one. It was often referring to the feud between an old family member and one of the workers, but it never fully explained what it was all about or why etc. I felt it needed to expand more on this aspect which would have helped give the story more "body". More story and time could have been given to Ruby's mother and explanation as to why she was left at the castle and then taken away as a young child. The story just left too many questions and unanswered story lines.
Has Ruby Flynn put you off other books in this genre?
No. I have read the other three novels by Nadine Dorries and very much enjoyed those stories.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Noreen Leighton?
Yes, Noreen Leighton was a pleasure to listen too.
Was Ruby Flynn worth the listening time?
No I don't think so. 9 hours of listening to be left with too many questions and unexplained plots.
Any additional comments?
I think the characters were a let down, there really weren't any outstanding personalities that you could either love or dislike. The story just seems to only skim the surface and there were so many opportunities for explore the characters and expand on them and make it into a very enjoyable captivating read.
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