Hurt

By: Lila Bruce

Narrated by: Hope Newhouse

When it comes to matters of the heart, Nicole Landers has made some wrong choices. But now, Nicole, one of the top real estate agents in Chattanooga, thinks she's finally made the right one in Jamie Tate. Despite a serious Johnny Cash obsession and a tendency to shy away from long-term commitment, Jamie seems to be the perfect choice. Jamie is kind, loving, and especially nice to Nicole's elderly grandmother. Now all Nicole has to do is convince the attractive police detective that it's time to take things to the next level.

Jamie is crazy in love with Nicole and ready to move their relationship forward. Jamie decides it's finally time to sell her home and move in together - something that Nicole has been talking about doing for months. Knowing that Nicole believes her to be commitment-shy, Jamie thinks it might be fun to surprise her with the move.

However, things take on an ironic twist when an old friend Jamie hasn't seen in years comes by to look at the house, setting into motion a series of events that leaves more than just Nicole and Jamie's relationship in jeopardy.

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great story and narration

In a way, I did want to get mad at one of the main characters as soon as the fatal flaw in her plan was revealed. Because *at that point*, she should have come clean to her partner about it. I mean, wouldn't it be *as* wonderful and *as* precious, if it was not presented as a fait accompli, given that it would mean her partner wouldn't be hurt any further? No! That is not how we humans work! And, so, we get to go along the comedic/dramatic journey with our MCs, to the end. Which was all the more sweet because of the previous hardship. I cannot rightly get mad at the author for the way people are! So, excellent story!

And the narration was really good, as well.

Loved the story.

Great story good narration. My only complaint is that the narrator didn’t have a southern accent and the telling would have been better with it. Otherwise I enjoyed it.

Best intentions can go so wrong

My heart goes out to Jamie because she is just trying to surprise her girlfriend and things just keep going against her. Nicole has been hurt before and can’t help but think the worst as things start happening. Add a in an elderly Nana and a few other interesting characters and the story turns into a romcom classic. The narrator Hope Newhouse was very good and so familiar. She sounds just like Faith Clarke from Her Best Friends Sister.

Sweet and funny

This was a fun book. There were sweet moments, sad moments and funny moments. I really felt for Jamie-talk about a series of unfortunate events. 😁. I read this book a few years ago and am really happy that I also gave the audiobook a try.

great story, great narration

This poor detective just can't seem to get out of her own way. You just want to groan as she digs the hole she's in deeper and deeper. Yes, the plot twists are improbable, but you can't help but get sucked into the story and keep listening. I found it funny and romantic and a really good listen.

Very enjoyable story, worth the listen.

The characters are well written and very likeable. I really enjoyed the story, just when I needed a funny story where " If it can go wrong it will and it does " And still have a heart felt ending this is the listen/read for you. It is well worth your time you won't regret it. Hope Newhouse does a great job, really liked listening to her.

Loved this story

THe story is well written, loved the characters, there is a sense of humor that I like.
I can’ understand why the narrator was whispering the whole book I have the feeling that that is not her real voice...

Engaging!

I enjoyed listening to this story of interesting women who are stuck in a cycle of misunderstandings. Jamie, Nicole and their cohorts drew me into their story making me like them and hope for a happy ending to their story.
Hope Newhouse gives Jamie the perfect voice and has an engaging narrative style.

Lovely Listen!

This was well written and narrated! Moving storyline. I've listened to many books by Lila and this one did not disappoint!