Creditworthy All Around!

I TOTALLY enjoyed this book - as I did the others in this series. I think Katy Evans does an excellent job of providing a solid plot structure, realistic dialogue (well, let's be honest...the bedroom talk is unlikely, but hopefully there are men out there who talk like that during sex!) interesting characters and lovely, heart racing sex scenes. I have found that her novels are in the top class of romance novels - not too many cringe worthy scenes nor times when your brain just screams, 'no way!' They are very decently written for this type of novel - meaning, I'm not comparing Katy Evans to Toni Morrison or anything - but for romance novels, hers are some of the best.

I did feel that this novel got off to a bit of a rocky start, thus the 4 stars. I had a hard time feeling the connection between Melanie and Greyson, and felt like their characters were a bit too undefined early on. By the half-way mark, however, I was totally invested in the characters and their story.

Many people have commented on Shayna Thibodeaux's performance - and the comments are all over the board - some say she sounds too young, some say she sounds too old, some say she reads too fast, some say her performance sounds rote. I know that no reader is going to please everyone, and I admit that I find her performance problematic. After listening to numerous of her readings, I have finally concluded that I really, really like her performance. It's her voice/accent that is the problem. She reads very well (though, certain pronunciations are off - sachet does not rhyme with hatchet, and it's yin and YANG not yong). Her pace might sometimes be a tad fast, but it fluctuates nicely - she definitely increases the tension when necessary, puts in light notes when called for, seamlessly transitions voices for different characters and really brings the story to life. The problem for me is that her voice for all the female leads is so bad. I don't know if it is by choice or if it is just her natural speaking voice. Her vowels are all 'off' to the standard American ear - maybe a Michigan/Chicago/New York dialect? Vowels, particularly, sound scrunched and swallowed - and to many ears it is just ugly and painful to listen to. It sounds like a female version of Christian Slater. Her voices for other characters, though, do not show this same tendency. Greyson's voice is great, as far as I'm concerned - natural sounding, with nice open vowels. So if she could just round out her voice for female characters, I think she'd be near perfect.

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Well Hello Grayson King

Totally dig this series! I thought I loved Remy and his bad assery, but Grayson took badass to a whole different kind of level for me. Jason Carpenter was yummy as always, and I know Shayna got mixed reviews but I thought she nailed my vision of Melanie. Great job Katy Evans and cast!

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Good story, great narration

Would you recommend Rogue to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, it's a good story made better by good narration.

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I avoided this book for several months because of the over-the-top complaints about Shayna Thibodeaux. I finally purchased it because I have enjoyed other Katy Evans books and have always liked Shayna's narration. Having listened to the book I am completely unable to understand the rants I've read here. This cacophony of shrill voices demanding that Audible heed their complaints and choose narrators based on what they write into reviews reminds me of school yard bullying.

If you are interested in the book but hesitant because of the negative reviews, rest assured they are baseless and unfounded.

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WOW

I love this book. I love this whole series. I cant wait for the next book.

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LOVE IT!

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It's 2:00 A.M. and I am laughing out lout, this is a hot, sexy, funny and heart warming read and I can't wait to listen again. I loved the first 3 but this one is completely different and possibly my favorite of the 4 but it's hard to compare, I don't remember laughing in the first 3, this one just has a different 'feel' to it. It's nice that the author took Melanie's personality and wrote around her humor.

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Good addition to series

Almost passed this one up because of bad reviews about the narrator. But I took a chance and bought it. I am very glad I did. I found both male and female narrators excellent, and although the story was not as appealing as the first 3 books in the series, it was still very good.

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Good story but .....Shayna Thibodeaux's narration?

Would you consider the audio edition of Rogue to be better than the print version?

I just don't understand. Why audible insists on using Shayna Thibodeaux as a narrator for all these great upcoming books when I have heard and read just how unsuitable her voice is for romance.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was great. I love Katy Evans writing style. Her books always include a great plot along with the romance.

How could the performance have been better?

Shayna Thibodeaux. Stop using Shayna Thibodeaux as a narrator for romance. She is more suitable for teen books that DON'T read as a romance. I just really don't understand why audible ignores the bad reviews. Follow the fans advice withShayna Thibodeaux, STOP using her as a romance narrator. Please, the audiobook might sell more. Her voice is very immature, she sounds like a 14 year old. This book is supposed to be a bit steamy and sexy but it sounded ridiculous.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I stopped listening and bought the e-book. It was wonderful. I'm returning this book.

Any additional comments?

Yes, audible needs to put some effort into casting. Teen books need a teen like narrator.YA books need a young adult narrator.New adult needs an older more mature read. I'm a little concerned why producers at audible seem to think its ok using a very young, immature, 14 yr old voice for a women in her mid twenties - thirty. REALLY????

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entertaining

started this e-book thing this year. I just say...I'm hooked. can't wait for the next book.

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I JUST DIDN'T WANT IT TO STOP....... OR END

It's now 3.30 am as I write this Review having just finished this exhausting, but oh so enjoyable, listen as it had my pulse pounding for most of the all consuming story which I just HAD TO, yes HAD TO finish before I had any chance of sleeping. There's sweet, raw, passionate, erotic, nail-biting and very romantic scenes as well as a very well described and developed plot that resulted in many enjoyable drama filled hours of listening.

As a hopeless romantic, Melanie was searching for her perfect Prince but instead she got a handsome bad boy King.... Greyson King is dark, sexy, secretive, possessive, jealous, sensual and very loving but she kept wondering why he kept going missing and why he was becoming more illusive. Greyson has been captivated by Melanie since he first saw her and now he's tasted her he just can't let her go but he's hiding terrible secrets that will devastate Melanie and someone's waiting in the wings ready to settle a score with Greyson which has heartbreaking consequences for them both.

Worth a credit? This listen had me sighing with delight at the romance, captivated by a damaged Hero, on the edge of my seat with all the action and drama, shedding tears for all the heartache and finally bursting with joy at the beautiful ending to their love story that had survived despite everything. So, YES a creditworthy addition to a powerful series and I hope KE will keep em coming so I can get my next fix involving these very lickable, loveable and loving Alphas.

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Not so good as Remy!

Would you listen to Rogue again? Why?

NO. Stop using Shayna Thibodeaux as a narrator for ROMANCE!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Greyson was good, hot...but Melanie is so easy.. I don't like her character..Sorry!

How could the performance have been better?

if you stop using Shayna Thibodeaux as a narrator for ROMANCE!!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wanted,but it wasn't happening... It was torture to listen erotic scene..

Any additional comments?

If you want book as Remy story- it is Not!

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