Taking the Reins
The Rosewoods, Book 1
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Katrina Abbott
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Brooklyn Prescott (if that's even her real name) is the new girl at The Rosewood Academy for Academic Excellence, now that she's moved back to the States after two years living in London. Rosewood, a boarding school for children of the rich and famous and known for its celebutantes, is missing just one element important to any junior's education: boys. But luckily for Brooklyn, and the rest of the Rosewood girls, there's a boys' boarding school, The Westwood Academy, just a few miles away.
On her very first day, Brooklyn meets Will, a gorgeous and flirty boy on campus to help with move in. But is he who she thinks he is? And what about Brady, the cute stable boy? Or Jared, the former child actor with his grown-up good looks who can always make her laugh? As Brooklyn settles in at Rosewood, she's faced with new friends, new challenges and new opportunities to make herself into the girl she always wanted to be. Whoever that might be.
Taking the Reins is the first installment of The Rosewoods, an exciting new young adult series for listeners who love fun, flirty love stories.
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Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face. But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it.
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Different (and better) story from the movie
- By J. Afa on 05-02-19
By: Kody Keplinger
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Diamonds
- By: K.A. Linde
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
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Bryna feels his eyes on her. Hot, seductive, enticing. He's at least 10 years older than her 17 years, and he knows exactly what he's doing to her with that look. Walking away would be the smart thing to do...but she can't. Not that first night when he takes her home and claims her body. Not when he shows up in her life again with expensive gifts to win her trust. Not even when she's falling for him, and everything else is falling apart....
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Seriously....I’ve not been in high school and don’t want to go back
- By Andi on 12-14-19
By: K.A. Linde
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P.S. I Like You
- By: Kasie West
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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While spacing out in Chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk, and added a message to her. Intrigue! Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters - sharing secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes she's kind of falling for this letter writer. Only who is he?
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Perfect!
- By Mary JME on 09-24-16
By: Kasie West
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Suddenly Royal
- By: Nichole Chase
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working on a master's degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it's to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed...
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Suddenly an enjoyable listen!
- By Samantha on 10-28-16
By: Nichole Chase
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Ophelia After All
- By: Racquel Marie
- Narrated by: Maria Liatis
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys - way too many boys. Her friends and parents make fun of her endless stream of crushes, but Ophelia is a romantic at heart. She couldn’t change, even if she wanted to.
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YA Gem 💎
- By Anonymous User on 02-18-22
By: Racquel Marie
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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager
- By: Ben Philippe
- Narrated by: James Fouhey
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Norris is clever, cynical, and quite possibly too smart for his own good. A Black French Canadian, he knows from watching American sitcoms that those three things don’t bode well when you are moving to Texas. Plunked into a new high school, Norris finds himself cataloging everyone he meets: the Cheerleaders, the Jocks, the Loners, and even the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Making a ton of friends has never been a priority for him, and this way he can at least amuse himself until it’s time to go back to Canada, where he belongs. Yet those labels soon become actual people to Norris....
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Heartwarming...but profuse profanity.
- By Dajah B. on 01-28-19
By: Ben Philippe
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Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit
- By: Jaye Robin Brown
- Narrated by: Amanda Dolan
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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Joanna Gordon has been out and proud for years, but when her popular radio evangelist father remarries and decides to move all three of them from Atlanta to the more conservative Rome, Georgia, he asks Jo to do the impossible: to lie low for the rest of her senior year. And Jo reluctantly agrees. Although it is (mostly) much easier for Jo to fit in as a straight girl, things get complicated when she meets Mary Carlson, the oh-so-tempting sister of her new friend at school. But Jo couldn't possibly think of breaking her promise to her dad.
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Straitest lesbian romance I’ve ever read
- By Anonymous User on 05-13-22
By: Jaye Robin Brown
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Seeking Mansfield
- By: Kate Watson
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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Sixteen-year-old Finley Price has perfected two things: how to direct a world-class production and how to fly way, way under the radar. The only person who ever seems to notice Finley is her best friend and godparents' son, Oliver Bertram. Since Finley moved in with her godparents after the death of her father, she and Oliver have grown close. If Finley could just take Oliver's constant encouragement to heart and step out of the shadows, she'd finally chase her dream of joining the prestigious Mansfield Theater.
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ABSOLUTELY CHARMING
- By DJ on 08-22-17
By: Kate Watson
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Awkward
- By: Marni Bates
- Narrated by: Cassandra Morris
- Length: 8 hrs
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I'm Mackenzie Wellesley, and I've spent my life avoiding the spotlight. But that was four million hits ago... Blame it on that grade school ballet recital, when I tripped and pulled the curtain down, only to reveal my father kissing my dance instructor. At Smith High, I'm doing a pretty good job of being the awkward freshman people only notice when they need help with homework. Until I send a burly football player flying with my massive backpack, and make a disastrous - not to mention unwelcome - attempt at CPR.
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Loved it
- By Mrs. Kiczula on 03-05-21
By: Marni Bates
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Let's Talk About Love
- By: Claire Kann
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.
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good ya/na story
- By AudioBookHoe on 07-19-18
By: Claire Kann
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His Banana
- Objects of Attraction Series, Book 1
- By: Penelope Bloom
- Narrated by: C. J. Bloom, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
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My new boss likes rules, but there's one nobody dares to break... No touching his banana. Seriously. The guy is like a potassium addict. Of course, I touched it. If you want to get technical, I actually put it in my mouth. I chewed it up, too....I even swallowed. I know. Bad, bad, girl. Then I saw him, and believe it or not, choking on a guy's banana does not make the best first impression. I should backtrack a little here. Before I ever touched a billionaire's banana, I got my first real assignment as a business reporter.
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Fun, Funny and Sexy!
- By Kindle Customer on 01-08-19
By: Penelope Bloom
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Lucky in Love
- By: Kasie West
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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Maddie doesn't believe in luck. She's all about hard work and planning ahead. But one night she buys a lottery ticket on a whim, and, to her astonishment, she wins! In a flash Maddie's life is unrecognizable. No more stressing about college scholarships - nope, now she's suddenly talking about renting a yacht and basking in the spotlight at school! But then rumors start flying, and random people begin asking her for loans. Suddenly Maddie finds that she isn't sure whom she can trust.
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This YA fell flat
- By Sunshine on 08-22-17
By: Kasie West
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- Adriana B
- 05-15-17
Great New Fun Teen/YA Series
I really enjoyed this audiobook. It was interesting and the characters likable. This is a Teen/YA Series which is one of my favorite genres. I'm young at heart!!!
The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life. Her intonation was great and it was easy to differentiate between characters.
I'm looking forward to Katrina's next book in this series. This was a great start to a new series.
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- Tammy Brazeau
- 06-14-17
fabulous listen
I was gifted this audio ARC for a honest and unbiased review from the author/narrator.
Katrina Abbott did an outstanding job writing this YA book. It seems to be one of my favorite genre's.
Ann Marie Gideon did a great job bringing the story to life. Her narrative voice was great and it was easy to differentiate between each character.
Highly recommend this Audio Book.
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- Michelle
- 05-26-17
FUN!!!
I enjoyed this book very much. I like really like Brooklyn Prescott and her story this far. I like the romance, chaos and joy of being young. I can't wait to listen to another in the series.
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- Rhonda
- 05-10-17
Taking the Reins
Would you try another book from Katrina Abbott and/or Ann Marie Gideon?
Yes
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
The ending was alright.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Ann Marie Gideon?
Sure, the narration on this book was ok
Could you see Taking the Reins being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No, I don't see this ever becoming a movie
Any additional comments?
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the
author, narrator, or publisher.
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- HeatherY
- 05-08-17
Welcome to Rosewood!
With a name like Brooklyn Prescott, you'd expect the new student at The Rosewood Academy for Academic Excellence to be selfish, spoiled, and pretentious. Luckily for us, she's just the opposite, she's warm, down to earth, and eager to be accepted. Brooklyn is used to being the new girl at school as her family moves often for her father's job, but she's never been able to make close friends. When she arrives at her new all-girl academy, she vows to try to be more outgoing and fun. She gets the chance right away as she meets Will, a gorgeous guy from the nearby Westwood all-boys school. She also meets two other boys she's immediately attracted to, Brady in the school stables, and Jared at the school dance.
There's not too much drama in this first book in the Rosewoods series, it's more about introducing us to the characters and their everyday life. I like the girls and their friendships feel real, it's nice to read a YA novel with no mean girl. Their conversations and the situations they get themselves into had me smiling through most of the book.
Brooklyn is plain old boy crazy, she goes into mental raptures over every male in her vicinity. I get the impression that she'll fall for a hitching post if you spray a bit of cologne on it. It doesn't help that every single boy in the book is incredibly hot and smells like a mix of leather, wood, and pure sex. Not a pair of sticky out ears, acne spots, or bad breath among them.
The narrator was a good choice, she put just the tiniest touch of a British accent in Brooklyn's voice, and her pace was perfect. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
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- jstep
- 05-11-17
A great start to a fun YA series
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I would recommend this to friends ranging from junior high/high school to friends in their 20's. It's a fun, well written YA novel that reminded me a bit of Gossip Girl without the sex, drugs and ridiculous scandals. Everyone is kind and likable and it's a great start to the series. It's like a little bit more mature and current Sweet Valley High.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I enjoyed the main character, Brooklyn the most, as she is the main character and you get to know her the best through her character development.
What does Ann Marie Gideon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ann Marie Gideon did a very good job narrating, in my opinion. She brought the characters to life with their various voices and reading the book just wouldn't have had the same affect.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
This is book one in a series. It introduced a lot of the main characters and set things up for future novels, and because of this, it never really grabbed me and made me want to binge listen, but I was perfectly happy to listen to it when driving or doing the dishes, etc. So while I didn't want to listen to it all in one sitting, I would imagine that the next books in the series will move much faster.
Any additional comments?
I would absolutely recommend this novel to my age appropriate friends. It was a fun story and I enjoy the whole setting and group of students.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
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- BookLover
- 09-12-18
Rosewoods Stick Together
I really enjoyed this quick, easy to listen book. The main character, Brooklyn Prescott, moves from London to be a student at Rosewood Academy, where her roommate, Emmie is fabulously wealthy, but doesn't let it go to her head. Emmie's personality and giving nature, makes you love her immediately. There is a little bit of humor with the "underwear raid" and other items such as teenage crushes, that just make you want to go back in time and be 17 again. Speaking of crushes, I am all for Brady, being the right man for her-but we shall see. Looking forward to book 2!
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
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- Camila Brianna Belbin
- 07-11-19
Rosewood Sisterhood
This was a great start to a new series! Brooklyn is a new student at The Rosewood Academy for the rich and famous trying to reinvent herself and is ultimately bummed that it’s an all girls school. When she finds out that The Westwood Academy, an all boys school, is a few miles down the road her hope returns and her adventure begins. I really enjoyed that the first few chapters were spent on character description so we got to know Brooklyn, her new classmates and boys from the other school, and how she was feeling at Rosewood Academy. I loved the friendship throughout the story and the adventures that they went on along with their everyday lives as teenagers. This book was filled with romance, angst, likable characters, twists and turns, and many laughable moments. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Brooklyn and her friends!
Ann did a wonderful job with this narration! She really brought Brooklyn and the rest of the characters to life with her performance. I loved the different voices that she gave each character and the transition between them was flawless.
*I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
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- Rosemary Hughes
- 09-13-19
A great start to an elite boarding school series
We find ourselves looking at a new school for the main character. Brooklyn, an American returning from some time in England, starts a new boarding school experience.
The teenage, boy mad girls, attending this all girl education institution, has their male fixes, with hunky Teachers, other facility, and other boy students at the close by all male school.
A "clean" read, although childish pranks and crushes are the main subjects, as is common in this age group.
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- Laura Hernandez
- 10-29-17
This entertaining story kept me going ohh and ahh!
For some odd reason, when I read the synopsis of this book I thought of Gossip Girl and immediately requested a copy so that I could review it. well, the storyline certainly does not disappoint and the characters are larger than life. What made me enjoy this book even more was the narrator, Ann Marie Gideon. Her voice is soothing and I loved how she brought the characters to life for me via her voice changes. This entertaining story kept me going ohh and ahh throughout the entire listen. I look forward to more stories from Katrina Abbott and to more audio listening featuring Ms. Gideon. -YA/NA Book Divas
{I requested a copy for reviewing purposes and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions contained herein are unbiased and my own,}
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