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Audiobook Review: Reckless in Love by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully

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Reckless in Love by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully
Series: The Maverick Billionaires #2 (full reading order below)
Audiobook Publication Date: January 5th 2016
Length: 10 hours and 9 minutes
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Links: Audible • Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
Source: I received an audiobook in exchange for an honest review

Sebastian Montgomery rose from nothing to become one of the most powerful media moguls in the world. Yet beneath the seemingly perfect façade of his life, the past still haunts him. Because when he lost his parents in his teens, he also lost his faith in love. When he discovers Charlie Ballard and her incredible metal sculptures, he is awed, inspired—and he can’t help feeling things he swore never to let himself feel again. Soon, Sebastian wants not only Charlie’s art, he wants her as a woman, too. More than he’s ever wanted anything in his life. And what a Maverick wants, he always gets…

For Charlie, Sebastian offers the commission of a lifetime. Creating a magnificent sculpture for his new headquarters is a dream come true, but falling for the spellbinding billionaire isn’t part of the plan…until his luscious kisses entice her into total recklessness. He fascinates and captivates her, and as Charlie learns more about the dark depths of Sebastian’s past, all she wants is to heal him with her love. But can a man who has grown up thinking love is toxic ever believe that true love is real?

I absolutely adored listening to the first book in the Maverick Billionaires series, so this standalone sequel was an audiobook I couldn’t wait to get my hands on. Eva Kaminsky is one of my favorite narrators, and Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully have already proven that their writing meshes perfectly well together in Breathless in Love (my review here). And thankfully, I wasn’t let down – Reckless in Love is another sweet, charming love story from these two authors! If you love romance audiobooks, I highly recommend this one!

Sebastian Montgomery is a self-made billionaire, but all the money in the world can’t make up for the scars from his childhood and his need to be a perfectionist. But then he meets Charlie Ballard, a gifted and gorgeous artist who captivates him and shows him that he’s capable of love. The rich man that he is, Sebastian whisks her away on a fairy-tale ride, wanting to provide for her in all things. Charlie herself is a total sweetheart who’s full of passion and independence and spirit, but is also a little broken inside. She has a hard time accepting Sebastian’s help, since she’s been dealing with her problems on her own for so long, but it’s hard to resist the sexy, charming man.

Once again, Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully deliver a fantastic, heartfelt, light-hearted romance that Eva Kaminsky narrates perfectly. Charlie and Sebastian’s story was a delight to listen to – seriously, this book was so sweet! I loved the way the romance developed between these two characters and how they complemented each other so well. They’re both a little broken, but when they’re together, everything is perfect. They support each other just as much as they love each other. If you’re a fan of audiobooks, Reckless in Love is a must listen – I loved it!

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lacey

Reading Order: The Maverick Billionaires series

Breathless in Love by Bella Andre 
  

#1 ~ Breathless in Love: My Review • Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#2 ~ Reckless in Love: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#3 ~ Fearless in Love: Goodreads (June 15, 2016)
#4 ~ Irresistible in Love: Goodreads (release date TBA)
#5 ~ Wild in Love: Goodreads (release date TBA)

Here’s an audio excerpt from Reckless in Love!

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Audiobook Review: Tempt Me Like This by Bella Andre

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Tempt Me Like This by Bella Andre

Tempt Me Like This by Bella Andre
Series: The Morrisons #2 (full reading order below)
Audiobook Publication Date: November 17th 2015
Length: 8 hours and 55 minutes
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Links: Audible • Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
Source: I received an audiobook in exchange for an honest review

As one of the biggest rock stars in the business, Drew Morrison can have anything—and anyone—he wants. Only Ashley Emmit, who has joined his tour to work on a college research project, is completely off-limits. Drew promised her father that, once the tour was over, he would send her home pure and untouched by the rock ’n’ roll world. But he has never been so tempted by anyone in his entire life. How is he going to make it through this tour without giving in to the urge to drag her into his arms and kiss her breathless?

Ashley has always lived by the rules. But from the moment she meets Drew, none of those rules make sense anymore. Not only does Drew’s music affect her deeply…but she’s never wanted to kiss anyone so badly. Not that a magnetic star like Drew would ever feel the same way about a brainiac like her, of course. And even if he did, she knows from painful experience that two people as different as they are simply don’t belong together.

But when the attraction between Drew and Ashley burns hotter every moment they’re together on the tour bus—and they begin to share their deeply hidden and emotional secrets—will either of them be able to resist temptation? Or could giving in to their feelings lead them straight toward a love they never saw coming…

I absolutely LOVE Bella Andre’s audiobooks – Eva Kaminsky is one of my favorite narrators, so her narration and Bella Andre’s sweet, romantic love stories are perfection for me. While Tempt Me Like This isn’t my favorite of Ms. Andre’s, it’s still a fantastic, heart-warming book I adored listening to. If you love Bella Andre’s audiobooks, you don’t want to miss this one!

Ashley Emmit lands herself the position of a lifetime – following rock star Drew Morrison on tour. While Ashley expects to be over the moon over the rock star, who she’s had a crush on ever since he got famous, she never expects to actually get up-close and personal with the man… And she never expects to fall for his kind-hearted, sweet, gorgeous heart.

Drew has never been tempted by anything quite like Ashley – except this woman is completely off limits to him. The chemistry and physical attraction between them burns hotter every day they spend together, but the more Drew gets to know Ashley and be inspired by her, the more he can’t resist wanting her and wanting to be with her. So Drew is determined to prove that his feelings her Ashley are real and to make her see that the two of them are meant to be together.

Music plays a huge part in both Drew and Ashley’s lives, and I adored how they bonded over it. I could really feel the emotional connection that grows between the two of them, and I enjoyed their romance so much. Tempt Me Like This is another winner from Bella Andre, and of course, Eva Kaminsky narrates it flawlessly. If you love listening to sweet romances with swoon-worthy heroes and not a lot of drama, then I’d highly recommend this audiobook!

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Reading Order: The Morrisons series

Kiss Me Like This by Bella Andre Tempt Me Like This by Bella Andre

#1 ~ Kiss Me Like This: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#2 ~ Tempt Me Like This: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#3 ~ Love Me Like This: Goodreads (release date TBA)

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Audiobook Review: Breathless in Love by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully

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Breathless in Love by Bella Andre

Breathless in Love by Bella Andre & Jennifer Skully
Series: The Maverick Billionaires #1 (full reading order below)
Audiobook Publication Date: August 25th 2015
Length: 9 hours and 48 minutes
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Links: Audible • Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
Source: I received an audiobook in exchange for an honest review

Will Franconi has a dark past that he’s kept a closely guarded secret―very few people have ever heard his real story and he plans to keep it that way. After surviving a hellish childhood, he’s now living the dream life where everything he touches turns to gold. But something’s missing. He doesn’t quite know what until a simple letter from a teenage boy brings Harper Newman into his life. A woman who just might fill up the empty places inside him…if only he could ever be worthy of her love.

When a man has more money than he could possibly spend in five lifetimes, Harper has to ask herself what Will Franconi could possibly want from a woman like her? She’s learned the hard way that rich men always get what they want no matter the cost. If it was just herself she had to worry about, Harper would manage, but she’s guardian to her younger brother who depends on her for everything. After nearly losing his life in a car crash, she’s vowed never to let anyone hurt him ever again.

Still, sometimes Harper can’t help but long to change her story from one of an always-cautious woman to an adventurous tale of a heroine who’s wild and free…especially when Will’s kisses and caresses make her utterly breathless. And as he begins to reveal his story to her, she discovers that he’s so much more than just another wealthy, privileged man. He’s kind and giving, and he fills up all the spaces inside of her heart that have been empty for so long. Together, can they rewrite their stories into a happily-ever-after that neither of them had previously thought was possible?

After falling in love with a previous audiobook from Bella Andre, I couldn’t wait to listen to Breathless in Love! Eva Kaminsky is my favorite female narrator I’ve heard so far – her narration is fantastic to listen to, and I just love the way she voices the male dialogue. So I went into Breathless in Love with high expectations, which the authors and Eva Kaminsky all met. This was a sweet, brilliant romance between a strong heroine and a sweetheart billionaire hero that I highly recommend!

Will Franconi is the first of the Maverick group to get his story told, and what a story it was. Sweet, light-hearted, romantic, this audiobook had me smiling so much. I fell head-over-heels in love with Will – he may be a billionaire, but he has never once let the money get to his head. He’s also not that typical billionaire playboy, which I appreciated. When Will falls for a woman, he falls fast and hard, and won’t even look at any other. He’s charming, sincere, considerate – he’s really the perfect man. And he’s got a little obsession with cars – which is where the heroine comes in.

Harper Newman has been taking care of her teenage brother, Jeremy, ever since a car accident left him with the mental capacity of a seven year old. With both her parents gone, she’s had no one to rely on but herself. Harper loves her brother dearly, so when Jeremy wants to meet the billionaire who shares his obsession with cars, she agrees, but what she doesn’t expect is to be swept off her feet by the gorgeous, kindhearted man who wants to be a part of her and her brother’s little family – forever.

I loved Harper and Jeremy! Eva Kaminsky brought them to life with her narration. She also did a fantastic job with Jeremy’s voice, which was a bit slower and more emphasized to reflect his mental capacity. I admired Harper so much for the constant love and support she had for Jeremy – she’s a wonderful sister, a wonderful person, and it wasn’t hard to see how Will would fall for her.

Will has a dark past he’s constantly running from but can’t forget, but he learns to forgive himself because of what he’s found with Harper. I loved how Will wanted both Harper and Jeremy in his life – this man never ceases to amaze me with the lengths he’ll go to make sure they’re loved, safe, and protected. If you’re looking for a swoon-worthy hero, look no further than Will Franconi!

I absolutely can’t wait for more from the Maverick Billionaires. Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully have written a fantastic series-starter, and I have high hopes the other books in the series will be just as good. You should definitely give the audiobook of Breathless in Love a try – not only for Eva Kaminsky’s narration, but also for the gorgeous romance!

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lacey

Reading Order: The Maverick Billionaires series

Breathless in Love by Bella Andre 
  

#1 ~ Breathless in Love: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#2 ~ Reckless in Love: My Review • Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#3 ~ Fearless in Love: Goodreads (June 15, 2016)
#4 ~ Irresistible in Love: Goodreads (release date TBA)
#5 ~ Wild in Love: Goodreads (release date TBA)

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Audiobook Review: All I Ever Need is You by Bella Andre

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All I Ever Need is You by Bella Andre

All I Ever Need is You by Bella Andre
Series: The Sullivans #14 (full reading order below)
Audiobook Publication Date: July 7th 2015
Length: 7 hours and 55 minutes
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Links: Audible • Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
Source: I received an audiobook in exchange for an honest review

Seattle architect Adam Sullivan is well known for his brilliant historic building restorations—and for having absolutely no interest in love and marriage. He’s happy for his siblings and cousins who have found true love, but though they’re clearly hellbent on seeing him settled, his family is just going to have to accept that Cupid’s arrow will be skipping this Sullivan. That is, until he meets Kerry Dromoland…and suddenly Adam starts to question everything he once believed to be true about falling in love.

As one of the top wedding planners in Seattle, Kerry has been waiting her whole life to find her own true love. So even though Adam makes her heart race and her body heat up every time they’re together, she knows better than to think he could be “the one.” Still, knowing he’s Seattle’s biggest player doesn’t make it any easier to resist his breathtaking kisses and wicked caresses…or the fact that he makes her smile more than any man ever has.

But when Kerry desperately needs Adam’s help—and he comes through for her without the slightest hesitation—she begins to realize that there just might be more to the man she can’t resist than she’d previously thought. Can the bad boy with no interest in being reformed—and the woman who has no interest in reforming a bad boy—find forever together?

All I Ever Need is You is my first Bella Andre book, and if her others are anything like this one, then it definitely won’t be my last. I absolutely adored this audiobook – I honestly don’t have a thing to complain about it. The narration was excellent, the story was a joy to listen to, and I loved the main characters. I honestly can’t believe I haven’t experienced The Sullivans series sooner, but now I’m eager to go back and read – listen – to the previous books!

She was the polar opposite of the kind of woman he was normally attracted to.
And yet, only one thought would form in his whiplashed brain: Where the hell had she been all his life?

Adam Sullivan is the last of his siblings to have his story told, and this cynical, eternal bachelor expects to never fall in love. But then he meets Kerry Dromoland, his brother’s wedding planner, and he can’t seem to get this woman off his mind. She’s the one woman he can’t stop thinking about, and the more time they spend together, the more the chemistry burns between them. Adam can’t offer his heart to her, since he doesn’t believe love is for him, but he can offer his body, so the two start a no-strings sexual affair that ends up leading to so much more.

Kerry, being a wedding planner, has always wanted her own perfect wedding with the man of her dreams. She won’t settle for anything less, but the feelings that Adam brings out of her are unlike anything she’s ever felt. Bella Andre did a wonderful job writing the burning chemistry between these two characters – I could feel how much they wanted each other and how they’ve never felt that way with someone else. There’s a spark in Kerry and Adam’s characters that had me connecting with them from the very start, and I couldn’t help but root for them and be invested in their romance.

What I loved best about Adam and Kerry’s relationship was the fact that they became such good friends, the best of friends, even when they were lovers. They grew close enough to be able to lean on one another and support each other, so it was easy to see them as a real couple, because they clicked so well. I also LOVED how Adam made such a 180 in his feelings towards love. Kerry makes him believe in love – there’s just too much sweetness as Adam tries to win Kerry’s heart and make her believe in them as a couple. Adam absolutely stole my heart! He was a wonderful hero I fell so hard for.

“You and I, we’re good alone. But together? Together we’re unstoppable.”

As an audiobook, All I Ever Need is You was absolutely perfect. Eva Kaminsky was spot-on in her narration – her voice is easy to listen to, it flows so well, and I swooned at the way she narrated Adam’s dialogue! She’s now my favorite female narrator and I’m definitely going to go and listen to the other audiobooks in the series just for her narration.

Basically, I loved listening to this audiobook. I adored the sweet, gorgeous romance, and Eva Kaminsky’s narration made it all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend it!

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lacey

Reading Order: The Sullivans series

The Look of Love by Bella Andre From This Moment On by Bella Andre Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre
I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre If You Were Mine by Bella Andre Let Me Be the One by Bella Andre
Come a Little Closer by Bella Andre Always on My Mind by Bella Andre The Way You Look Tonight by Bella Andre
Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre Just to Be With You by Bella Andre
I Love How You Love Me by Bella Andre All I Ever Need is You by Bella Andre

#1 ~ The Look of Love: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#2 ~ From This Moment On: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#3 ~ Can’t Help Falling in Love: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#4 ~ I Only Have Eyes for You: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#5 ~ If You Were Mine: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#6 ~ Let Me Be the One: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#7 ~ Come a Little Bit Closer: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#8 ~ Always on My Mind: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#9 ~ The Way You Look Tonight: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#10 ~ Kissing Under the Mistletoe: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#11 ~ It Must Be Your Love: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#12 ~ Just to Be With You: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#13 ~ I Love How You Love Me: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads
#14 ~ All I Ever Need Is You: Ebook • Paperback • Audible • Goodreads

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