• New Beginnings

  • Others of Edenton, Book 0.5
  • By: Brandy L. Rivers
  • Narrated by: Kelley Hazen
  • Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (103 ratings)

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New Beginnings

By: Brandy L. Rivers
Narrated by: Kelley Hazen
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Sometimes to move forward you need to seek a new beginning.

As a psychic, Jess Abrams knew pack life would fall into a downward spiral if she stayed after a drunken mistake. Her alpha was never going to sell her the bar she'd managed for years, and sleeping with him only ensured he would treat her worse. Taking life by the reins, she decides on a fresh start.

Edenton's Alpha is more than happy to sell the vacant bar to the new werewolf. Years ago Slater lost his first mate. Now he avoids dating his wolves to prevent possible heartache.

Their attraction is unexpected and the last thing either wants. Resisting their obvious connection may prove impossible.

There's a problem. Someone is plotting against Slater, wanting to take the pack for himself. He'll use anything, or anyone, to achieve his goal.

©2013 Brandy L. Rivers (P)2015 Brandy L. Rivers

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PHENOMENAL!

Would you listen to New Beginnings again? Why?

Yes...most definitely! It's incredibly amazing!

Which character – as performed by Kelley Hazen Storyteller Productions – was your favorite?

Slater!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Action-packed with a perfect balance of drama and hotness!

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I am addicted to this series! Totally, completely and irrevocably HOOKED. I’m also in love with the characters and the general story they all create. Brandy L Rivers is an author you simply cannot miss!

While this is book #.5 in the series, I started with In Too Deep which is book #1 and then jumped to book #5, Mending Scars. This back-and-forth thing did NOT affect my connection to the books….at all. However, I’ve now gone back to the beginning and am now reading/listening to them in order, and I must say, my connection is even stronger.

I had the honor of listening to the Audible version of New Beginnings and let me just say – WOW! The narrator did a superb job with all the voices and emotions! The story was literally brought to life and I loved every minute of it. I did not want to stop listening to it! I took my iPad and headphones everywhere and listened to the book every chance I got! AMAZING. Unputdownable!

Now, about this amazing story…

The best thing Jess ever did was moving to Edenton and getting a fresh, new start away from her alpha. She had made the drunken mistake of sleeping with him and his cockiness only got worse. He never really valued her to begin with, he only wanted to own her. Edenton’s alpha, Slater, was a whole different story. While he wasn’t looking to start anything with any of the wolves in his pack, he couldn’t help but feel a very strong connection to Jess from the very beginning.

Despite them both fighting their very strong urges, they were meant to be together…one way or another. Now, you must understand, Jess was also a physic, so while she ‘saw’ Slater in her future, she wasn’t entirely aware of everything that was about to happen. And let me tell you – New Beginnings was action-packed with a perfect balance of drama and hotness! Every scene kept me fully invested, wanting more! And being able to hear the story, made it even more real.

This books, this entire series, is a MUST READ. Top recommendation to any romance reader – whether or not you read Paranormal, you need to check these gems out! FIVE STARS!

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Love it!!!

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

I love reading the book but to listen to it on audio was just amazing and the narrate just made all the characters come to life in this book!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of New Beginnings?

When Jess had a vision of her and Slater in water she was having a mind blowing time!!!

Which character – as performed by Kelley Hazen Storyteller Productions – was your favorite?

Jess

Any additional comments?

Just so love this amazing book!!! Jess is my favor in this story she the kind of wolf who needs no man to take care of her. And there is Slater the Alpha in Edenton who takes great care of his pack but make it know he does not date or mess with any of the female wolves in or out of his pack. To know more about this book grad your copy today so so so a must read!!!!!

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The lead female is girl crush material.

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

I can't compare the two different formats. I really enjoyed the audio edition, but I love reading paperbacks too.

What was one of the most memorable moments of New Beginnings?

Trying to stay spoiler free I'll say I liked Jess' spunk.

Which character – as performed by Kelley Hazen Storyteller Productions – was your favorite?

Slater. her take on his whispery voice is perfect.

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

Yes. I listened to whilst driving and I found my self stopped and still listening long after I had arrived a my destination.

Any additional comments?

This is my favourite book of The Others of Edenton series. I just love Jess and Slater's story.

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  • 02-25-15

A GREAT para alpha book!

Where does New Beginnings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I am not a paranormal reader. I have only read a few and most of those Vampires and often I am not in love with them. So while I am not a normal para reader I am incredibly well versed in the Alpha male. I love an alpha and to be honest was worried how that would translate into one that then became a creature. I was convinced I would hate it, that it would creep me out and that I would not be able to finish it. For these reasons until recently I never gave these books a shot. But thanks to my friends and para lovers (Rebecca and Amie) and their ever persistent selves I decided to give this para novella a shot.

I cannot THANK them enough. From the moment this started I was gripped. It had all the makings of a gripping and exciting Alpha story with this whole new aspect that honestly just added to and exaggerated the qualities of an Alpha Male that I personally am drawn to. I love how Alpha books are often a about couples that are what I call "Quick to Love" this is only exaggerated when you add in the wolf "mating" aspect. The way mating is described and plays out just makes it that much better. Then there is the protectiveness that comes with an Alpha, add that to animalistic instinct and you have a man who is protective on a whole new level.

New Beginnings revolves around a female wolf looking to start over in a new pact, Jess. She is determined to make it on her own and knows she doesn't need a man to do that. Slater is the Alpha of her new pack and after losing his first mate he does not get involved with ANY of the WOLVE females. Watching these two fight off what everyone can see is inevitable is almost as much fun as watching them give into it!

There is something to be said when reading a work of fiction to just giving into what you consider implausible concepts and going with them. Part of the reason I have never read much para before is because I can't imagine it in the real world but once I let go of that hang up I got so completely wrapped in the story that the parts that were the most out there for me quickly started to be the parts I was falling in love with.

Now I have since both read and listened to this book and I adored the audio. The narrator, Kelly Hazen, did an amazing job of keeping the story moving at just the right pace. Every time I had to pause the book to get back to real life I was dying to find time to start it back. I would really encourage both lovers of paranormal books as well as those who have not yet given them a shot to read this short, fast, and exciting book.

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New Beginnings

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

I prefer the print version to the audio version. I found it hard to get past the female narration of the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of New Beginnings?

When everything finally went down in the bar from Jess's vision.

Which scene was your favorite?

How the vision actually played out in the bar.

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

Unfortunately not. I think if the book would of been in the male narrative, I would of devoured it in one sitting.

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Loved it, didn't want to get out of my car...

Would you listen to New Beginnings again? Why?

yes, it was so good!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jess by far because she is exactly as I think women should be, strong and not afraid to get stuff done on her own without a man.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved it when Slater would get all frustrated and flustered.

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

yes!

Any additional comments?

again chapters off audio say chapter 16 when its chapter 17

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I already have :-)

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the whole concept of an almost forbidden love between Slater and Jess.

What about Kelley Hazen Storyteller Productions’s performance did you like?

I like the fact that Kelley got into character and took us into the book the way every author wishes would happen.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Jess had the vision of her and Slater being "sort of" married to each other with the tattoos on there ring fingers.

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Awesome job by all!

Loved the book! Amazing job on narration! recommend this book!!!!!!! I recommend all of Brandi's books! She is a GREAT Author!

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very entertaining

I really liked this book, New beginnings, I thought jess was a strong minded and independent woman. I like how she takes no bull shit. Slater is the perfect Alfa and man for her, I think it's important that they challenge each other. I can't find anything I didn't like or would improve on. very enjoyable.

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Good Book and Excellent Narrating

What did you love best about New Beginnings?

The Narration as well as the plot line.

What does Kelley Hazen Storyteller Productions bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brought the characters even more to life than the author had already done.

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