Audiobook Review for Last Day of My Life by Lani Lynn Vale

 

Last Day of My Life: Freebirds Series, Book 4  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Lani Lynn Vale (Author), Mason Lloyd (Narrator), Stephanie Rose (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)

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Her

She's the definition of lost. Doesn't know her name? Check. Cruelly beaten within an inch of her life? Check. No memory of anything that's happened since she woke up from that beating? Check. Losing a child she doesn't remember conceiving? Check. She hasn't felt anything but lost in a very long time. Then an old biker tells her danger is on the horizon. He sends her to a man that she instantly feels a connection with. A bone deep connection.

Him

He's the definition of despair. After the death of his young wife while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan, he hasn't seen the appeal of participating in the world around him. He's lost the only thing he ever loved. He's been a shell of the man he once was. His only escape from reality is feeling the wind in his hair, going as fast as he can get his old Harley to take him. That's the only time he can push his demons back far enough to feel peace. That is until she screams his name.

Contains mature themes.

Loved this one! Packed with so much emotion and pain and time wasted but, also a miracle. This is a highly emotional story filled with so much sadness, heartache, characters left brokenhearted, and a story that will rip your heart out. Have some tissues nearby.

Winter & Jack met years ago when young and married young but, even then Jack knew Winter was his forever girl. While away and enlisted Jack learns of his wife's violent death you can only imagine the guilt regret and heartbreak the man has been carrying around. Jack is pretty much a walking corpse at this point until a beautiful woman walks into his life once again.

Winter's life story is heartbreaking and painful and she suffers from Amenisa but, meeting Jack she feels a connection to the man she is not sure why but, her heart knows him even if she doesn't.

There is so much that went on in this story secrets coming to life, and their reuniting should have been a happy one but, there are nothing but, roadblocks in their way. The story was full of suspense so much so you could not put it down. The story will make you cry, having you root for Winter & Jack to find their way back to one another and demand justice and truth for this couple. The betrayals have you shaking your head. There were even some OMG! moments. Awesome story with wonderful characters. This story is the type of story that has you thinking about it and mulling things over in your head even hours later and one not easily forgotten.

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Audiobook Review for The Hail You Say by Lani Lynn Vale

 

The Hail You Say: Hail Raisers Series, Book 5  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Lani Lynn Vale (Author), Mason Lloyd (Narrator), Kendall Taylor (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)

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Get out! He yelled those words at the love of his life 12 years ago, and to this day, Reed Hail regrets them. He's always been the type of person to speak before he thinks, and apologies have never come easy. It's been over a decade since she was his, and he stubbornly thinks that he can keep on living without her. He couldn't be more wrong. The last thing he needs is her vagina anywhere near his exam table. But nobody ever asks him what he wants. Maybe he should've gone into the auto-recovery business after all.

I hate you. Krisney Shaw would take those words back in a heartbeat if she could. In fact, she would take back everything. Never meeting him would be the perfect place to start. The memory of Reed Hail haunts her - morning, noon, and night. Then, to add insult to injury, she has to see him being happy while she's breaking a little more inside every single day. Reed Hail is her worst nightmare because she's constantly reminded of exactly what she's missing - the other half of her soul. Just when she thinks things can't get worse, she's sees his sexy, bearded face over the top of her paper gown, and she's lost all over again. Don't ever let me go. 

Both Reed and Krisney are determined to avoid each other. They do a great job of it, too...not. One ill-timed gynecological exam changes everything. One single second in time shows Reed what he's missing - literally and figuratively - and suddenly he's back at square one. The only problem with being back at square one? He won't be able to leave her a second time. Especially since the first time around he didn't have a child with her to consider.

Contains mature themes.

Reed and Krisney their story... Another great tale by this amazing author. I have to say that I really don't read a lot of second-chance romances like this one but, I really should as I liked seeing how old loves find their way back to one another. For me, this was a really sad story that caused two people who were soul-mates to separate due to someone else's actions which caused a family loss, pain, and suffering. I always pick a favorite character in a story that I am currently reading and mine this time around is going to be Krisney. Why you ask? There were just so many things that I loved about her character. I found her to be smart, sassy, sexy, determined someone loved with her whole heart funny, and someone who emotionally suffered much yet never left her broken just more determined and furiously independent. I loved how once she gave her heart to Reed there was no turning back for her he was her one true love and always would be. She tries to move on but, the heart wants what it wants and she chooses to stay true to Reed even though they are apart and have no future for one another. If Krisney was not able to have the one she wanted she chose to go it alone and take comfort in her memories. This just proves that once you find your soulmate there is truly no room for another in your heart foolish or not but, I found it quite endearing. Reed Hail on the other hand I had mixed feelings about his character. Reed was the type of character that you love and dislike at the same time. I love how fiercely he loves Krisney in the now and always. Even though he loves her this much he continues to break her heart even after all these years. You understand why he felt the need to give her up in the first place but, as the story progresses we learn that he never truly gave her up just continued to love her behind the scenes yet refuses to create a life together now even after 12 years have passed. Reed was just a frustrating character that you just wanted to smack him upside of his head and tell him what a fool he was as so many never even have a taste of what he had with Krisney. It took almost losing the woman he loved since high school and his family to see what was right in front of him all along and now it's too late... I enjoyed the story and its character especially when a couple love so fiercely and I loved being on Reed and Krisney's finding their way back to one another. The chemistry this couple had toward one another was fierce and loving and hot as hell. When this couple was in a room together you felt the heat and sizzle. My favorite scene has to be Reed's confession of his love for Krisney in the hospital and it somewhat redeemed himself in my eyes. My final thoughts I loved both characters from the onset and no matter what their obstacles were there was no doubt they belonged together and they were and always had been the perfect soul-mate for one another. They had me rooting for their happiness throughout the entire story hoping that the dreams that they once had would become a reality. Even though I enjoyed these characters at the same time I felt they were a bit disconnected. I am not sure this is the correct word but, this is why I feel that way. This story had a tragic event that caused this couple to split and come between them but, It was Reed's words that sent her away. When fate brings them together again their first meeting is explosive and you see that the love they once shared is still there. Even though Reed is back in Krisney's life he remains emotionally detached from her but not physically. He loves her still yet is still determined not to have a future with her, yet can't stay away and it is hurting Krisney in the process. When the time has finally run out and it's too late for them now he wants a future with her. My favorite scene is where I should have been crying up a storm but, I was not. This was the type of story that should have tugged at your heartstrings in a big way and it did in some ways because you felt the loneliness and sadness they both experienced but, I never felt myself well up and cry or feel like crying and this story had more than one opportunity to make you do that. I guess what I am saying is that I wished that the story had moved me to tears at some point throughout the story. This is just something I felt was missing for me that is all and that does not mean that it still wasn't a great story as I did enjoy it very much. I loved that Dante made an appearance with Mary and that he is taking the steps to come out of the darkness and into the light again and perhaps we will get to hear his story very soon. Another enjoyable read and we are so enjoying this series and would recommend it and any other books by this author as all the ones we have read so far have been great reads. 

And Oh! I love that Rafe remains a mystery...

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Release Tour for Amber Eyes by Aurelia Yates

Title: Amber Eyes

Series: The Red Club Series Book 3

Author: Aurelia Yates

Genre: Dark Romance

Tropes: Murder, Death, Violence, Loss of a loved one, Abuse, Spanking, CNC, Mafia, Forced Proximity, Virgin male/dominant, touch her and die vibes

Release Date: January 26, 2024

Darkness is all Liz Black has known for her entire life.

Being born to a lovesless mother with an insatiable appetite for drugs, Liz is determined to break free of the shackles of her past and find her happily ever after.

An unexpected attack leads Liz to flee her empty life and move in with her friend.

Only fate has twisted ways, leaving Liz to find herself in the same predicament, desperate to find a means to make enough money for her own place.

Upon taking the job at Club Red, she sells her virginity to the devil himself.

Mark O’Brian is a man who knows what he wants, and when he spots Liz, he makes sure that she knows who she belongs to, that the only man to touch her will be him.

When Liz moves without Mark knowing, he makes it his mission to find her and bring her back to where she belongs.

Only he didn’t expect a family emergency arising when he does eventually find his Liz.

Without letting Liz out of his sight, he kidnaps her to Ireland where things take a twist, leaving everyone’s heads spinning.

Wiping my sweaty palms on my cotton skirt, I’m so nervous. I try to take deep breaths to ease my nerves, but it’s not working. I’m on the verge of a panic attack.

I stand in front of a red steel door. Regret settles in my bones. I don’t want to take this job, but I have no choice. I’m broke and need money to provide a safe place to live.

Currently, I’m staying with my friend, Carla. I was lucky her dad let me move in with them, but there’s something about her dad that sends shivers down my spine. The way he brushes up against me and says inappropriate things makes me uneasy.

I raise my unsteady fist and knock on the door. When a large man with sapphire eyes opens the door, I swallow. Instincts tell me to run, but my feet stay planted like heavy lead.

I’m here to talk to Candy Mann about a job. I met Candy a few weeks back, and we discussed my living situation. She told me she manages the girls at Club Red and that I could make a better living working for her than waiting on tables at a five-star restaurant.

“I’m here to see Candy Mann.” My voice comes out uneasy.

He looks me over, and goosebumps run up my arms. His eyes make me feel exposed.

Can he see my insecurities? My inability to feel like I belong anywhere?

He pulls the door open and stands aside to allow me to enter. Once I’m inside, he closes the heavy door, shutting it with a loud clap of thunder. Pure darkness replaces any light there is.

Darkness. That’s all I have ever known.

“Follow me,” he says in a deep accent.

My eyes adjust to the blackness just enough to make out the man’s silhouette. Following him down a hallway, I see a sliver of light shining onto the floor.

He stops at the door, where the light shines through a crack. I bump into his back, waiting for him to say something, but there’s only silence. He twists the knob to open the door, and the brightness that greets us is almost blinding.

The beautiful room we walk into has dark wood trim along the stage, where a gorgeous redhead is dancing on a pole. It’s breathtaking. The red velvet curtains hanging from the walls give the illusion of long windows and pair perfectly with the crystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceilings that the bright lights bounce off of.

We walk farther into the beautiful room, stopping at a bar. The dark stranger doesn’t speak. He reaches behind the red mahogany countertop and picks up a phone.

I’m not able to hear what he’s saying on the phone because the music is loud. So, I watch the girl on the stage dance around, amazed at her confidence.

She’s dressed in only a fancy set of underwear. Men in expensive suits sit around, watching her with lustful eyes as they shove bills into her tiny, barely-there panties, paying her to give them attention.

Someone taps on my shoulder, causing me to jump.

“Liz Black, you decide to take me up on my offer?” Candy says.

“Yes, can we talk more privately?”

She motions me to follow her, and we walk to a staircase and up two flights before she opens a door. We’re greeted by two men in black suits.

Both men are tall and well-built, but the one standing in front of me with premature salt and pepper in his beard has a wickedness about him.

His dark, piercing amber eyes penetrate me, leaving scars as they sweep over my skin. A sudden icy chill breeze swirls around me. I brush my hands over my arms, trying to warm them.

I’m used to low-life drug dealers, but men in power suits that could make you disappear without question are deadly.

Candy introduces me, but my mind is too far from the conversation, so I don’t hear their names. I give them a nod, wishing this brief encounter would be over.

When I tilt my head to the man with piercing eyes, he displays a sinful grin.

I’m ready to tell Candy this is not a good idea and that I don’t belong here, but it’s not a choice I have. I need the money, and if selling my virginity is what I need to do, then so be it.

Fairy tales don’t happen to girls like me.

 

Aurelia writes contemporary romance and enjoys reading it just as much! She lives in Alabama with her husband, daughter and fur babies. She spends most of her time taking care of her loved ones and plotting stories. Excited to begin this new journey, she’s looking forward to sharing her stories.

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