Horrible narration..

Good grief. Robin Rowan can't narrate worth a crap. When Ryan came into Asher's office I thought it was a woman with a man's name. It wasn't! It was a man that sounded exactly like a girl. And Asher's voice wasn't any better. If a narrator can't do a man's voice then she shouldn't pretend to be a narrator. Eventually the book is going to say something about Asher's deep sexy voice and that's just not going to happen. He's going to sound just like a girl. I don't know who's choosing these narrators but they do a lousy job. I can see this kind of narration happening in 2009 or 2010 or 2011 but this is 2016, almost 2017, so there's no excuse for this kind of reading. Aren't you women narrators embarrassed doing men's voices that sound just like yours? Ruth Cardello if you're the one choosing the narrators you need to choose someone who can pretend to sound like a man. This narrator ruined the book, I don't care what anyone says. At only 5% I had to quit listening. AND that's a shame.

I would like to say that the description tells us what the book is about or we can zip over to Amazon or Goodreads and look at reviews. This is AUDIBLE! What we need to review is the narrator. Does he or she suck? Why? Is he or she too nasal-y, too sweet for the kind of book he or she is reading, to gruff, too bland, too robotic, lacks emotion. Is he or she doing nothing but reading the book? Not changing his or her voice for the male and female voices? Is the narrator sounding the same whether she or he is reading a whisper spoken?
Most of us on AUDIBLE don't really care what the book is about. We want to know about the narrator!

I'll just READ the book. Never mind the horrid listening.

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worst audio recording ever.

the book would have been so much better if they had chosen a voice that matched the characters in the story. The entire time I felt like the characters were misrepresented by The Voice. What should have been strong characters seem weak and timid because of the voices.

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Why romance gets a bad rap

Full of cliches- the story meanders through one non-event after another. It's a perfect example of why people say romance novels are simplistic and take little talent to write. Then add a sing-song, breathy narrator and I couldn't wait for the end to come. Giving two stars was generous. Very generous.

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Always Weak and Pathetic

Evidently this female author believes that a woman should just fall over and spread her legs the moment a rich, handsome man snaps his arrogant fingers.

Asher was a thoroughly self-centered, greedy man-child who was genetically incapable of generosity, compassion or loyalty. His instant fascination with the naïve Emily seemed implausible, since his only goals in life were wealth and power.

Emily was supposedly sassy and intelligent, yet she had instant sex with a virtual stranger without hesitation or regard for her health. What self-respecting women has an affair with a man who is willing to ruin her personal and professional dreams.

I can't really remember the supposed happy ending, since my mind kept wandering but I don't think I missed much. Always pathetic Emily was such a disappointment!

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Good Story - Terrible Narration

Loved the story, but narrator is horrible. Want to listen to the remaining stories but dreading the narration. Please re-record with a new voice. One with inflection.

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not a favorite

it was ok. the main character started to get on my nerves bc she was way too sensitive towards the end. I like a heroine that is strong and Emily was just...(thinking of word... "sweet".

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Disappointed about storyline

This book perpetuates kidnapping, sexual abuse and sexual harassment. She firmly told him "No" and that she wanted to leave/go home/not go but he continually ignores her, takes her wherever her wants to, manhandles her, etc. I stopped listening as I cannot condone a book/story like this. As a lifelong survivor of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and rape, I don't understand this type of story. I'm now in counseling at 58 from years of not talking about it. I'm not part of a Me Too, just a survivor taking back my life.

Weak heroine

The heroine in this story is weak. She couldn’t seem to make up her mind and stick to her decisions. She lets him walk all over her. So if you like a weak woman this book is for you.

I love this author's work!

I have revisited the Barrington family, people I was introduced to some years ago.

Asher, the eldest and most forthright of the 5 Barrington sons has an attitude of a billionaire who is ready to steamroll anyone who gets in his way. However, Emily, a sculpturess and owner of a Tactile museum, has been brought up to stand up for what she believes in. Unfortunately Asher's business interests are causing her grief, which she is ready to confront whoever can change the situation, regardless of whether it is a Major Corporations CEO. When she confronts Asher, sparks fly.
That is just the beginning...you need to read Me Cardello's work for your self. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

Always Mine

This book was entertaining and I really want to read more from this author. Romantic