Romance Audiobooks discussion

I just realized that the original thread was started 2 1/2 years ago before Audible had a "Coming Soon" feature and it is now very long. Time to start a new thread and I'm locking the old one.

The latest post on the original thread was from Caz:
Anna Lee Huber's three Lady Darby books, The Anatomist's Wife, Mortal Arts and A Grave Matter are due for release in Sept and Oct. The narrator is Heather Wilds.

So excited about - I've been hoping it would come out on audio :0)

Lauren wrote: "So excited about - I've been hoping it would come out on audio :0)"

Me, too. I saw on her website a few weeks back that audios were planned, and then found these at Tantor when I was browsing their new release lists.

I happen to come across two amazing books both narrated by the very talented Kirsten Potter....

Taming a Wild Scot: Claimed by the Highlander

AND
When a Laird Takes a Lady: Claimed by the Highlander


The 3rd book is scheduled to be released Dec. 2, 2014 - I really hope it's also narrated by Ms Potter!

Billie Jo wrote: "I happen to come across two amazing books both narrated by the very talented Kirsten Potter....

Taming a Wild Scot: Claimed by the Highlander

AND
When a Lai..."

Sadly, I doubt even the extremely talented Ms Potter will be able to make silk purses out of sow's ears :(

I gave the second book 2 stars, and I was being generous.

Caz wrote: "Sadly, I doubt even the extremely talented Ms Potter will be able to make silk purses out of sow's ears ...."

I couldn't find the part you referenced to about the purse but then I wasn't listening for the purpose of reviewing the book - which a good thing since I'm not great at writing reviews lol

I often find books where parts seem to be a bit far fetched. But, I'm pretty easy to please in that I read and listen to historical romance more for entertainment and less for the historical accuracy. I really think Kirsten Potter did a great job and I loved both the story lines by Rowan Keats.

Tantor is picking up some of Sherry Thomas's backlist including Not Quite a Husband on Nov 4th and His at Night on Nov 18th. Narrator is listed as Anne Flosnik. I know that some people aren't fans of hers, but for me I don't mind the narration. Looking forward to both titles.

Elizabeth Hoyt's Darling Beast comes out on 10/14 and it looks like Ashford McNab is back narrating. I wish it was available to pre-order at audible - I have a credit I have to use by 10/7.

Anne Flosnik narrating Sherry Thomas ... I think I'm going to cry. I'm sure she's a lovely person, but I just can't listen to her. I keep trying in the hope I will be able to adapt to her - she just narrated "Waking Up With the Duke" by Lorraine Heath, which is an audio I've been waiting for - but her voice continues to grate. I'll have to stick with the print versions :(

Moriah wrote: "Elizabeth Hoyt's Darling Beast comes out on 10/14 and it looks like Ashford McNab is back narrating. I wish it was available to pre-order at audible - I have a credit I have to use..."

I'm looking forward to this one too!

Caz wrote: "Anne Flosnik narrating Sherry Thomas ... I think I'm going to cry. I'm sure she's a lovely person, but I just can't listen to her. I keep trying in the hope I will be able to adapt to her - she j..."
Oh, jeepers- I feel the same way. It's that weird breathing thing she does.

Yes. That and her delivery is so robotic. Oh, well. Another couple of favourite books I won't be able to listen to :(

I've just seen Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover is up for pre-order (release date 25 November). I've enjoyed the series so far - although for some reason, Harper has switched narrators and is using Justine Eyre instead of Rosalyn Landor.

Why do publishers switch narrators during series?

Also - not an Eyre fan, so this is another one I'll be sticking to in print.

Courtney Milan's The Suffragette Scandal is now up on Audible. Read by Rosalyn Landor.

Moriah wrote: "Courtney Milan's The Suffragette Scandal is now up on Audible. Read by Rosalyn Landor."

Great! I've been checking every day for the last six weeks :P

Moriah wrote: "Tantor is picking up some of Sherry Thomas's backlist including Not Quite a Husband on Nov 4th and His at Night on Nov 18th. Narrator is listed as Anne Flosnik. I kn..."

His at Night lists KATE READING. Much better :)

Suzanne wrote: "Moriah wrote: "Elizabeth Hoyt's Darling Beast comes out on 10/14 and it looks like Ashford McNab is back narrating. I wish it was available to pre-order at audible - I have a credi..."

It's now available for pre-order at Audible.

Moriah wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Moriah wrote: "Elizabeth Hoyt's Darling Beast comes out on 10/14 and it looks like Ashford McNab is back narrating. I wish it was available to pre-order at audible ..."

Thanks for the heads up!

I'm thrilled that Just for Fun (book 4 in the Escape to New Zealand) is finally out in audio.

Not sure when it will come out, but Grace Burrowes posted on her website that she sent Darius: Lord of Pleasures off to be recorded. It looks like she might do more Lonely Lords books if there is enough interest.

Moriah wrote: "Not sure when it will come out, but Grace Burrowes posted on her website that she sent Darius: Lord of Pleasures off to be recorded. It looks like she might do more Lonely Lords bo..."

I did the happy dance when I read that :) No narrator mentioned though.

The final Brothers Sinister book, the novella Talk Sweetly to Me is now available at Audible.

Caz wrote: "Moriah wrote: "Not sure when it will come out, but Grace Burrowes posted on her website that she sent Darius: Lord of Pleasures off to be recorded. It looks like she might do more ..."

I am asking her if she knows who will be narrating and will post here what I find out.

Moriah wrote: "Not sure when it will come out, but Grace Burrowes posted on her website that she sent Darius: Lord of Pleasures off to be recorded. It looks like she might do more Lonely Lords bo..."

Good to know! I purchased her other self published audiobooks, and love her usual narrator. Whoever its is, I trust her taste.

@ Moriah I left a comment on her blog post asking if it's James Langton :). He's done a good job with her other audios - and now, whenever I'm reading one of her books, his is the voice I hear in my head!

Me, too, Caz! Love James Langton.

Harry_ATL wrote: "Me, too, Caz! Love James Langton."

James Langton is great! Love his narration of the Charles Finch mysteries.

Suzanne wrote: "Harry_ATL wrote: "Me, too, Caz! Love James Langton."

James Langton is great! Love his narration of the Charles Finch mysteries."

*nods* He's a favourite of mine, too. And GB really rates him, so fingers crossed.

Caz wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Harry_ATL wrote: "Me, too, Caz! Love James Langton."

James Langton is great! Love his narration of the Charles Finch mysteries."

*nods* He's a favourite of mine, too. And GB real..."

I got a response back and James Langton will be narrating.

*does happy dance*
They're a good fit.

Caz wrote: "*does happy dance*
They're a good fit."
Good to learn!

Laura Kinsale's website for her audiobooks states that later this year Nick Boulton will be recording Seize the Fire, The Hidden Heart and Uncertain Magic.

Moriah wrote: "Laura Kinsale's website for her audiobooks states that later this year Nick Boulton will be recording Seize the Fire, The Hidden Heart and Uncertain Magic."

Well, there isn't much of this year left! But fingers crossed for something new soon.

Hi everyone I am new to posting on this thread. I have been reading your comments for months. I enjoy Anita Mills books, especially Autumn Rain, Falling Star, and Secret Nights. Falling Star is now in audio format from Audible. My concern is I have never listened to the narrator, Rosalind Ashford other than what I have heard from samples. Would love your comments on her ability to deliver various accents: British, Italian, Russian, and French voices. In addition to male and children.

When I listen to her I think she sounds very old. However, I do not know how well she delivers emotions or intonations in her audiobooks. Any comments. Thanks

I have only listened to one book narrated by Rosiland Ashford and thought she did a good job. Much better than some I have listened to. Best bet is to give her a try.

Tantor will be releasing Pamela Clare's Blakewell/Kenleigh Family series, narrated by Kaleo Griffith: Sweet Release on Nov 28, Carnal Gift on Dec 23 and Ride the Fire on Jan 20.

@ Lady Day, I've listened to Rosalind Ashford a couple of times, in Compromised by Kate Noble and Devil's Match by Anita Mills. I'd say she's an average narrator, not horrible, but not top-notch. I've heard her do a couple of foreign accents, which were not good, but her other characterisations are okay - you can tell the characters apart. I found her narration just a bit on the slow side, but not dreadfully so. My review of the Noble is at AudioGals if you want to check it out; the Mills review hasn't run yet.

Hope that helps!

Darius: Lord of Pleasures by Grace Burrowes is showing on Tantor's website with a release date of 1/20/15. I can't wait for this one.

Moriah wrote: "Darius: Lord of Pleasures by Grace Burrowes is showing on Tantor's website with a release date of 1/20/15. I can't wait for this one."

Terrific - I just hope it's available outside the US as well. Also - I hope the stated running time of 3 hours is a typo!

Moriah wrote: "Darius: Lord of Pleasures by Grace Burrowes is showing on Tantor's website with a release date of 1/20/15. I can't wait for this one."

Caz wrote: "Moriah wrote: "Darius: Lord of Pleasures by Grace Burrowes is showing on Tantor's website with a release date of 1/20/15. I can't wait for this one."

Terrific - I just hope it's a..."


Thanks for the news! Really looking forward to this one.

Tantor is showing the first book in the Lady Emily series . It is narrated by Kate Reading. I'm hoping they will be releasing the middle books in the series that are also missing in audio. Kate Reading doesn't narrator the other books in the series but I'm so excited to see this title released I don't mind the change in narrator.

Thanks for the info Moriah. I've been wanting to listen to this series but don't want to start with the 2nd book which is already on audio. I really don't understand the logic of recording the middle books but not the first.

Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!

Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

Thanks Caz. This never appeared in the 'coming soon' list.

Suzanne wrote: "Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

Thanks Caz. This never appeared in the '..."

No, it didn't. But it's an ACX/self-pubbed title, I think, and they often don't show up until they are actually released.

Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

It's not coming up on Audible for me.

Angie wrote: "Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

It's not coming up on Audible for me."

This is weird. It's in my library but won't download. I've emailed Audible (UK) to see what the problem is.

Caz wrote: "Angie wrote: "Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

It's not coming up on Audi..."

Weird - I saw it earlier today at Audible - now it is gone.

Lea's Audiobooks wrote: "Caz wrote: "Angie wrote: "Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has come early!"

It's not comin..."

It's gone from their listings but is still in my library. Weird.

Caz wrote: "Lea's Audiobooks wrote: "Caz wrote: "Angie wrote: "Caz wrote: "Loretta Chase's Captives of the Night has just appeared at Audible - narrated by Kate Reading!

Christmas really has com..."

Appears in my library and is functioning. But, strangely it has disappeared from Audible.