Audiobook Review: The Tercentennial Baron by Will Damron

Author: Will Damron
Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Title: The Tercentennial Baron
Genre: Historical Fiction, Paranormal
Pages: Audiobook
Published: October 2017
Where I Got It: My shelf (Won in a giveaway)

A vengeful, wild-eyed warrior, he’s the most sinister figure in Scottish legend. For three centuries, the Tercentennial Baron has fought his way through famous battles—then vanished without a trace. Now he’s reappeared in the quiet town of Bonnybield, where he’s about to be discovered by thirteen-year-old Percival Dunbar…

Armed with a secret stash of books on the supernatural, Percival is the only one to recognize the ghostly signs emerging around his town. When he tries to decipher them, he’s terrified to suddenly find himself face to face with the murderous Tercentennial Baron. However, the Baron reveals he’s come not to attack Bonnybield, but to save it from an ancient, demonic evil.

Through an epic journey from the battlefields of 17th-century Scotland to the underworld of Victorian London and beyond, Percival races to uncover the truth of the Baron’s past—and what it means for his own destiny. 

My first audio-book in forever. I should really listen to more…

But yes. It took a long while to get through this, but I’m glad I was able to listen to this story with the narrator. The narrator was amazing and the story was really good. I was hooked right away.

The story follows Percival at first, but then the book switches and we then follow the Baron for a while learning about his past and more about this world. I honestly enjoyed following the Baron more than Percival. Nothing wrong with young Percival, but I honestly loved seeing the Baron and his transformation throughout the centuries.

Poor Baron. He had a tough time of it and it was all because of that blasted event. Poor guy. He just wanted to live a simple life and make a difference for his beloved Scotland. But alas, Destiny has other plans for him. He gets tossed into the world of the supernatural as a supernatural being.

I want to talk more about the narration. I don’t listen to a lot of audio-books. Why? I usually have a hard time focusing and it bothers me how slow it takes. But I utterly enjoyed listening to this narrator. His accents were flawless. His voice captured the story and brought it to life. Listening to him tell the story didn’t feel like an audio-book. I want to listen to more of his stuff! So good.

Okay...lastly…the ending….

No. No. No. You cannot leave me like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! I legit cried when the story was over. So much betrayal and heartache. I am very, very sad. I need to find out what happens next. My poor little heart is so saddened. *sniff*

In the end, I am in love with this story and the narrator. I want more by the author and I want more by the narrator. This is a must read and a must listen. The ending left me upset, but I am excited to see what is to happen next. I shall stamp this with 5 stars.

Book Review: Homecoming in Christmas Falls by Ciara Knight

Author: Ciara Knight
Title: Homecoming in Christmas Falls (Return to Christmas Falls #1)
Genre: Romance
Pages: ebook
Published: October 2017
Where I Got It: My shelf (Netgalley)

Eight years after fleeing Christmas Falls because of a high school prank gone wrong, Ashley Brooks receives a mysterious letter from her mentor asking her to come home. She arrives to face all she left behind—her family, her friends, and the rich boy she’d loved who would never date the girl from the wrong side of town. 

Brent Donnelly, high school jock, brainiac, and dutiful son did everything right until the day Ashley returns to Christmas Falls. With one look at the girl who got away he questions all his life choices, including following in his father’s footsteps in the family business. 

Faced with a potentially devastating decline of tourism in their hometown, Brent and Ashley must work together to save the magic of their town, but when Ashley discovers he still has feelings for her best friend she must finally face the real reason she left Christmas Falls—to try to heal her broken heart. 

Starting 2018 with a Christmas book! LOL

The story follows Ashley 8 years after she booked it out of town. She ran away from her family and her friends and started a new life elsewhere. Why? A high school prank gone wrong. She thought everyone hated her and so she ran away thinking that was what they wanted. For some reason, she decided it was time to return and make amends and apologize for that night and for leaving. 

Okay…I get why Ashley ran away…I guess. However, I don’t understand why everyone just forgave her right off the bat. The only person she really had to win over was her mom. There was no real trial for Ashley. She just said sorry for leaving and everyone was all “its okay! No worries!” No…she ran away without a word of goodbye or anything. Coward. 

The story itself was good, but I really didn’t like Ashley because she was such a big coward. It took her 8 years to come to her sense and come back? That is so uncool man. 

I loved Brent. Sure he forgave her for leaving right away, but it took a while for him to let her back into his heart. Good. I would be scared to love her thinking she was going to take off again at any minute. I wish the story was in Brent’s POV. What was going through his mind after being abandoned? What did he do in those last 8 years? All questions I want answers to!

Kuddos to the author for not making this solely a romance. She had Ashley patch things up with her friends and her parents. I really feel that it made this book a touch better because it was about love all around.

Overall, this was a good Christmas book about forgiving and loving each other. I may not have liked Ashley much, but it didn’t stop me from liking the book. I’ll give this….4 stars. 

TMST: Goal Check for 2017

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Goal Check for 2017
I always want to do fun little challenges but I know myself and I just need to focus on one thing. So for 2017 I just decided to work on my reading challenge of reading 100 books. 

I did it with time to spare. I did read a couple after the 100 books, but I am saving the reviews for 2018 since I wanted to focus this last week on other posts. I am proud of myself. 

Click here to view my 100 book challenge.

HAPPY 2018 BY THE WAY!

B's Monday Review: Wicked Fantasy by Nicole Jordan

He is her most wicked fantasy . . . and no proper suitor for a lady. 

Since the night Trey Deverill's stunning kiss melted her senses, Antonia Maitland has harbored a fascination for the infamous adventurer. But Deverill is nothing Antonia needs in a husband, and when he abducts her-for her own protection-and then shockingly proposes marriage, a battle of wills ensues that proves dangerously irresistible. 

Antonia's charming wit and vibrant beauty make her England's most sought-after heiress. Yet it's her fiery spirit and awakening sensuality that stir a need in Deverill so fierce he would challenge the devil himself to possess her. 

From the glittering ballrooms of London to the splendor of the Cornish coast, Deverill sweeps Antonia into unforgettable passion. But a treacherous plot threatens their lives and their chance for the grandest adventure of all: true love. 

My thoughts:

This one was dull. Then why did I finish it? Well honestly I was too lazy and preggo to get another book. Too far away! I was all, whatever I can just finish it. And I did skim quite a lot in the second half. They were doing it all the time anyway and not a lot happened.

That was a problem. After 150 pages or so not a lot happened. It was more them smexing and considering he wanted to protect her from a murderer I had expected a bit more suspense. It was just them, and even if other people were around none stood out. Side characters really should stand out a bit too, that is how you think ohhh I want to read his book! Her book!

So all in all, a disappointment.

Cover
Boring

Paperback, 438 pages
Published July 26th 2005 by Ballantine Books
Paradise #3
Historical romance
Own