Audiobook Review Hail Mary by Lani Lynn Vale

 

 

Hail Mary: Hail Raisers Series, Book 6  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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

 

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Persephone - destruction.

Hail - well that speaks for itself.

Her name is painful to think about. Mary, his newfound daughter, isn't a wished-for child. Persephone, though? Yeah, destruction is a fitting description. And Hail? Yeah, that's just the final f-you.

The moment that her mother drops her off on his doorstep, Dante's hell becomes complete. Or so he thinks. What can make life worse after losing one's wife and kids, you ask? Here's what: being given a baby that depends on him for her survival. Finding out that the baby's mother is dying of brain cancer and has a husband that he never knew about. A husband that Dante knows in the marrow of his bones is trying to kill her just as surely as the cancer eating her brain.

Dante's a bad person. He's done some not so nice things, and now he's being punished for his misdeeds. Karma is finally catching up to him. This child that he's been stuck with is of his flesh and bone. This child is his salvation. This child is the final nail in the coffin of his wife and daughters' too short lives. He doesn't want this child. But this child will save him whether he wants her to or not. 

With the help of a friend- yes, a woman friend - Dante finds his way back to life. But what he finds when he gets back isn't the same life that he left behind. Turns out, he has to start living a new one. One where he's suddenly having feelings for a friend that helped him get through some tough times, and loving a daughter who won't let him quit.

Contains mature themes.

Hail Mary by Lani Lynn Vale is a deeply emotional and compelling addition to her repertoire of contemporary romance, blending heartfelt drama with her signature humor and steamy moments. This book, centered on the character Dante, delivers a story that is as devastating as it is captivating, making it a standout in Vale’s already impressive body of work.

From the outset, Hail Mary grips you with its intensity. Dante’s story is heartbreakingly real, layered with complexity and raw emotion that feels both inevitable and profoundly moving. The plot does not shy away from pain or vulnerability, which makes the eventual moments of swoon and hope all the more powerful. Vale’s writing shines in balancing these extremes; she masterfully weaves humor into the fabric of the story, providing relief without undercutting the emotional weight.

What elevates this novel beyond a standard romance is the character of Cobie. She is a revelation, unexpected and thoroughly captivating. Cobie offers the perfect counterpart to Dante, embodying strength, warmth, and a surprising depth that enriches the relationship dynamic. Their connection feels authentic and layered, making the romance feel earned rather than rushed.

Readers should prepare for

an emotional journey that demands tissues but rewards with moments of genuine joy and laughter. Vale’s ability to blend shock, tenderness, and heat creates a plot that stays with you long after the last page. The book’s pacing and structure keep you engaged throughout, with enough twists and heartfelt revelations to maintain suspense and investment.

Overall, Hail Mary is arguably one of Lani Lynn Vale’s finest works, showcasing her growth as a storyteller and her talent for crafting characters who resonate deeply. Fans of emotional, character-driven romance will find this book especially rewarding. It’s a story about love, healing, and unexpected connections that lingers in the heart.

If you appreciate romance that marries emotional depth with humor and passion, Hail Mary is a must-read. It challenges the reader to feel deeply and reminds us all why we turn to love stories for comfort and catharsis. How do you top a book like this? That’s the very question that makes the experience unforgettable.

 

About the Author

Lani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.

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Book Tour for Rock Radio by Lisa Wainland

Title: Rock Radio: A Novel

Author: Lisa Wainland

Genre: Women's Fiction/Chick Lit/Romance Suspense

Release Date: May 21, 2019 Limited Time Special 99 Pennies

Passion, intrigue, scandal—this rock station with a dangerously sexy bite has it all!

After a painful breakup, lone WORR female disc jockey Dana fights to pull herself together while wondering if she’ll ever find true love. When she meets Cody, the hot lead singer of an up-and-coming band, the passion between them is electric. But Cody’s long-buried secrets could get in the way of them finding a lasting rhythm. 

Drive-time deejay Jonny Rock had never been serious with any of his conquests, until now. Nineteen-year-old intern Heather is insatiable in and out of bed...and he can’t get enough. It’s a perfect set up until their relationship threatens to end his career—and his marriage.

Three lives collide in an explosive story of desire, betrayal, and music. 

But they are not alone. 

Dana is being watched, stalked by a listener who plans to make her his…by whatever means necessary.

“A fast-paced and fun throwback to the heyday of the radio era.”—Kirkus Reviews

“It had me hanging on until the very last page.”—Readers Favorite

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Before iPods and mp3s, satellite and internet radio...before corporate America changed the rules, radio was the ultimate music medium, and disc jockeys ruled the music world. This is their story.

1998 (cue the music)

Dana Drew felt like her world was closing in. She could feel a cry rise in her throat as she tried to compose herself. Loud rock music blasted from the speakers. She loved rock, but hated this song. Of course it would be playing now, she thought. Everything she knew and believed was turning out to be a lie. The man she loved was pulling away from her. Sam hadn’t said it, but she could feel it—the relationship she’d invested her heart in was coming to an end. The chaste kisses, the dismissive way he spoke to her, the late nights at the office. She confronted him before she left for work today (not her best timing), but he denied anything was going on. In many ways, the torture of uncertainty was worse than knowing it was over. A small sliver of hope gnawed at her logic. Could she be reading it wrong? Maybe it was all in her mind. The pit in her stomach argued otherwise. The digital clock on the board in front of her continued to countdown. 01:00, 00:59, 00:58… Time didn’t care about her pain, it just plowed forward into what now was the unknown. Plans, dreams, hopes were disappearing. Could she ever trust her judgement again? Would she ever love again? Tears stung her eyes, but she held them back, taking a deep breath. The song was quickly ending and she needed to regain her composure. Disc jockeys didn’t have time for feelings when they were on the air. The final notes played. Dana potted up the fader, put on her headphones and coaxed a smile into her voice. “Good afternoon…what a fabulous day! Great weather and awesome music. Who could ask for anything more? Love that song! Hope you do too ‘cause I’ve got more just like it coming up on Miami’s rock station, WORR!” Her life was falling apart, but to her listening audience, all was right with the world. It wasn’t normal. It was rock and roll.

(turn it up)

Jonny Rock just got laid. Tall and tan, with bright, spiky, bleached-blond hair, Jonny was a rock star—in his own mind. Jonathan Roeker had been a poor student from Philadelphia. Bad grades and an even worse complexion were not a recipe for success. But he had drive, raw ambition and an intense love of music. Besides, radio deejays didn’t need a pretty face, just a good set of pipes and a lot of attitude. Jonathan was blessed with both. An overnight shift, a skillful dermatologist, and Jonathan was on his way. Jonny Rock was born and Jonathan Roeker was left far behind in a middle-class suburb. Now Jonny was the man, the assistant program director of WORR—Only Rock and Roll, Miami’s alternative rock station. It wasn’t an easy road, but he had made it. And he was loving every minute of it. Jonny stretched his arms over his head and flipped on the radio. It was two in the afternoon and he was on the air. The miracle of voice-tracking, he thought to himself. He could record his breaks the night before into an automated computer, giving himself free time in the afternoon for some extra-curricular activities. All while his wife listened to him “live” on the air. He couldn’t ask for a better set-up…

Bestselling author Lisa Wainland has spent more than two decades in the world of radio. When she’s not writing, Lisa is a successful voiceover artist who works with some of the biggest names in radio and television. Rock Radio is an Amazon bestseller and Readers’ Favorite Award winner.

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Blog Tour- Fresh off the Starship by Ann Crawford

Title: Fresh Off The Starship 

Author: Ann Crawford 

Genre:  Fiction -- Women's, Humor, Chick Lit, Sci-Fi 

Release Date: November 12, 2018 

Cover Designer: SHG Design 

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC. 

Love to laugh? You'll enjoy this feel-good tale.

A starbeing skyrockets to Earth from the other side of forever with a specific assignment: to help steer humanity away from the collision course it's on. But we all know how travel can get drastically diverted--instead of landing in Washington, D.C., where she could assist on a grand geopolitical scale, she ends up in...Kansas!

Wrong place, right time? Join our shero on this whimsical journey as she pursues her purpose as well as discovers the beauty of life and love on Earth.

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Ann Crawford is a fun-loving, world-traveling, high-flying, deep-diving, and living-to-the-max author of eight books. When she’s not flying planes, scuba diving, climbing every mountain (on the back of her husband’s motorcycle) or riding the world’s fastest roller coasters, you can find her in her writing nest with a view of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains out the window. Her bestselling and award-winning novels go as high and deep as she does—they’re profound yet funny; playful although poignant; heart-opening and heart-lifting; thought-provoking and inspiring; and edgy while universal. Ann is also a screenwriter and award-winning filmmaker and humanitarian.