Always Emilie

The French Connection Series, Book 3

By: Alyson Root

Narrated by: Lillia Green

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Charlie Baxter has it all. A beautiful house, successful company and a set of tattoos that light women on fire at the mere sight of them. Not to mention, she’s tall and gorgeous! Life is good… Well, that is until her old music teacher calls insisting she return to her old school to take part in their annual charity ball. Charlie left Pickerton Academy behind twenty years ago. She also left behind the heartache caused by the only girl she ever loved.

Emilie Martin is an international superstar. She’s had fame and fortune for the past two decades, but what she really wants now is a break. Maybe a couple of weeks in the English countryside and a visit to her old school is just what she needs. Sounds perfect, and it would be if it weren’t for the fact it meant seeing the one person Emilie has pined over for twenty years. The girl that got away. No, the girl Emilie threw away.

With both women on a collision course with their past, can they put all the hurt behind them and start again? Can they keep their hands off each other long enough to really figure out what they want?

©2023 Alyson Root (P)2024 Alyson Root

Critic reviews

**WINNER** 2023 Lesfic Bard Awards, Category: Romance

“Always Emilie” by Alyson Root, Narrated by Lillia Green

I’m a fan of second chance romances and this book is a really good one!

Charlie Baxter and Emilie Martin find their way back to each other after a huge misunderstanding when they were teenagers. They were meant to be together and years later, despite more misunderstandings, threats and a brutal attack, their love cannot be denied.

This is a wonderful love story with amazing characters and a fantastic story. To top it off, Lillia Green’s narration is perfect!

I Love this Story!

This book is so good. Charlie and Emilie have a chemistry that is off the charts. The spice is very spicy and at the same time you feel the love and tenderness.

The narrator did a great job of voice distinction. I had no problem with knowing who was talking.
The only thing that was challenging was the transitions from each scene. Often times there wasn’t a pause in between one day of the story to the next so I had to go back 30 seconds to catch up. Other than that I highly recommend this book.

Absolutely loved it...

From the opening line to the satisfyingly lovely ending, Always Emilie was pure joy. Alyson Root has a wonderful way of turning a phrase. The MCs and supporting characters felt like family. I know this is one book I'll come back to time and again.

A Steamy, Second-Chance Romance with a Dash of Drama and Heart

Always Emilie by Alyson Root is an emotional and steamy second-chance love story that brings two former lovers back together after twenty years apart. With plenty of drama, intrigue, and a healthy dose of heartwarming moments, this audiobook is a delightful listen, especially if you’re a fan of sapphic romances with an edge of mystery and intense chemistry.

Charlie Baxter seems to have it all—success, beauty, and a set of tattoos that drive women wild. However, when she’s called back to her old school to attend a charity ball, she’s forced to face the one person she’s never been able to forget: Emilie Martin, the girl who broke her heart two decades ago. Emilie, an international superstar, is also dealing with her own feelings of regret over losing Charlie, the "one that got away." The result is a slow-burning, tension-filled reunion that simmers with unresolved emotions and undeniable attraction.

I absolutely loved the second-chance romance storyline in *Always Emilie*. There’s something so satisfying about watching two characters with shared history grapple with their past while trying to figure out if they can make things work in the present. Charlie and Emilie’s dynamic is filled with drama, and the emotional depth of their relationship really shines through in their interactions. The drama and intrigue surrounding their past—and how it continues to impact their future—keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The romance itself is sizzling, with just the right amount of steam. Root delivers some seriously steamy sapphic scenes, including a str@p-on scene that adds to the intensity of Charlie and Emilie’s reconnection. And let’s not forget the wonderful friendships and found family that surround these two characters, which help ground the story and give it even more heart. Spud, Charlie’s lovable canine sidekick, is an adorable addition that adds some lighthearted moments to balance out the drama.

Lila Green’s narration is, as in the previous audiobooks, solid. She captures the emotions and tension between Charlie and Emilie with great nuance, bringing their story to life in a way that makes it easy to connect with the characters. Green has been the voice of this series, and she delivers yet another strong performance in the conclusion of this trilogy.

If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with a lot of heat, a little mystery, and some heartfelt moments, Always Emilie is definitely worth a listen. The chemistry between Charlie and Emilie is palpable, the drama keeps you on your toes, and the friendships add an extra layer of warmth to this already captivating story. Alyson Root has crafted a beautiful finale to this series, and I’m excited to see what she writes next!

The tenacity of Charlie

Emilie not cluing to Lydia before was sad. However, the way the story played out understandable to the plot.