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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Audiobook Review for Scooter: Cerberus MC Series, Book 11 by Marie James

 

Scooter: Cerberus MC Series, Book 11  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Marie James (Author), Kasha Kensington (Narrator), Aaron Shedlock (Narrator), & 1 more

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I'm no one's savior. I work with the Cerberus MC for the thrills, not for the glory. 

Saving people who've been trafficked is just a side benefit, coming in second to the adrenaline rush of eradicating some of the evil in the world. 

Mia Vazquez didn't seem to get the memo. 

When I pulled her out of Hell, she wouldn't let go. She literally wrapped her arms around my neck and refused to release me. 

I did the only thing I could do; I held her back. For weeks I stayed by her side, comforting her and assuring her things would eventually get better. She managed to climb inside of me, and then she took off. 

Mia Vazquez didn't get the memo.

She's mine, and letting go of me doesn't mean I'll let go of her.

Contains mature themes.

Scooters and Mia's tale was heart-wrenching as Mia navigated the waters of healing but, she couldn't be in a better place than the Cerberus Clubhouse.

Loved how supportive kind and caring he was when it came to Mia the man truly cared about making her feel safe and heal at her own pace.

This couple made a cute couple they had their ups and downs and they lacked communication at times but, once all their cards were on the table things took another path and we started seeing pieces of the old Mia surface and we loved that.

A suspenseful tale about justice being served. Their mission this time around was more dangerous than ever and other agencies were on board with this one that shakes things up a bit. Emotions are high and situations are deadly.

Scooter turned out to be one of my favorite characters in this series he was a good guy sometimes caught between a rock and a hard place at times on how to navigate things with a woman you were falling in love with. Yet always put her needs before his own. What a swoony character he was and sexy as sin. A great read about healing and love.

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Audiobook Review for Bang Switch by Lani Lynn Vale

Bang Switch: Code 11-KPD SWAT Series, Book 3  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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

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Lachlan Downy was a lover, not a fighter. Okay, he wouldn't lie, he was a fighter, too. But nobody had to know that. Especially not Memphis Tennessee Conner and her stuffy attitude when it came to cops and "men like him".  

Memphis knew cops. Her daddy was a cop. He was also the president of a motorcycle club. Needless to say, he's about as alpha as they come, and she's tired of overbearing men who think they know how to run her life better than she does.  

So when Downy comes into her life running his smooth-talking mouth, she realizes that she'll have to stand strong against his pretty words and promises to give her what she needs.  

Downy is determined, though. He's the hostage negotiator for KPD SWAT, and he's never met a person, man or woman, he couldn't talk around into his way of thinking.  

Although, Memphis is about to show him just how much he miscalculated.  

Seems Downy may not be as smooth as he thought, and Memphis is just the girl to show him the error of his ways.

©2015 Lani Lynn Vale (P)2019 Tantor

 Downy & Memphis's story was downright hilarious. We listened to this in audiobook and we have to say from the very first chapters we were laughing our butts off.

 There is an age gap between the couple but, Downy can't keep away from the raven hair beauty whose dad is part of the Dixie Wardens MC Club. He craves the feisty, fiery beauty especially that no-filter mouth that has you laughing out loud throughout.

The couple has their ups & downs but, their chemistry is so undeniable that they have a lot of makeup sex. Downy is a total alpha in all ways in and out of the bedroom. Swoony character for sure. Memphis was a blast we loved her from the moment we met.

Loved this one and we are enjoying the series the characters throughout it are fantastic. There is drama throughout where you are trying to figure out the culprit of who did what and why.

 

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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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