by J.R. Ward ; read by Jim Frangione ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023
Narrator Jim Frangione returns listeners to the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, in which vampires, demons, and angels secretly exist among humans. Lassiter, a fallen angel, has found love with the mysterious vampire Rahvyn. Frangione embodies all the emotions Lassiter feels--from despair when he thinks that he and Rahvyn must be separated to joy when they are reunited. Frangione masterfully provides a deep masculine voice for the vampire fighters and is equally adept at the female characters. Threatening the vampires is the demon Devina and her lover, Lash, and Frangione makes them sound appropriately menacing. Frangione takes listeners from pure despair to elation.
Pub Date: April 11, 2023
Duration: 15 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797150307
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by Olivia Dade ; read by Joy Nash ‧ RELEASE DATE: yesterday
Dade's sequel to Zomromcom features a consistent, versatile narration from Nash.
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Narrator Joy Nash taps into the vulnerability that oracle Gwen Wexloff feels as she seeks out Hugh Blacke, the demon who witnessed her failure years ago. After a zombie containment issue that points to a fae/human conspiracy, Hugh is the only powerful councillor who might help Gwen and her friends. Hugh's careful, rule-abiding nature comes across clearly in Nash's narration, his boundaries a foil to Gwen's open manner. Gwen and Hugh's voices convey both sincerity and respect as they move toward romance. Secondary characters, including fae and vampires, have unique, sometimes hilarious voices, as in the case of the troll siblings, who are the highlight of the audiobook.
Dade's sequel to Zomromcom features a consistent, versatile narration from Nash.Pub Date: yesterday
Duration: 13 hrs, 53 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217336463
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 2026
by Kresley Cole ; read by Robert Petkoff ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 28, 2026
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.
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The mythical realm of Skein is inhabited by vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, and Berserkers. Narrator Robert Petkoff is masterful navigating the wide range of characters, giving each a distinctive voice. He lends the werewolves a Scottish lilt, and his tone drips with evil as a particular vampire. The Accession, an ancient cycle of battle, is about to begin. As all the factions come together, connections are made: A vampire princess escaping her sadistic brother ends up wed to a Berserker. A werewolf finds his mate in a demon witch. A vampiress and an incubus form a partnership.
Petkoff’s strong performance brings to life all the creatures of this fantastical world.Pub Date: July 28, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 57 mins
DD ISBN: 9781464281754
Publisher: Sourcebooks Audio
Review Posted Online: Aug. 4, 2026
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