In the Long Run

By: Haley Cass

Narrated by: Anastasia Watley

Free-spirited and easygoing Taylor Vandenberg left her hometown of Faircombe, Tennessee, as soon as she could, and in the twenty-five years since, she has rarely looked back. She wouldn't change anything about how her life has turned out—having traveled to nearly every country, never staying anywhere long enough to feel stifled. Very few things can hold her attention back in Faircombe: her sister/best friend, her precocious niece, and perhaps the prospect of riling up Brooke Watson.

Brooke has known Taylor for her entire life, given that her best friend is Taylor's younger brother. And a lifelong knowledge of Taylor means that Brooke knows she's trouble: irresponsible, takes nothing seriously, and irritatingly attractive. Unlike Taylor, Brooke loves their town so much that she's spent her adult life dedicated to making sure it doesn't get swept away like many of the other declining small cities of the American South. Faircombe means the world to her, and she's willing to do just about anything to make sure it flourishes.

Even if it means working with Taylor, whose path seems to continuously be crossing with Brooke's everywhere she turns....

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Haley Cass (P)2022 Tantor

Enjoyed The Story, Characters, Charm And Evolution Of Both Main Characters.

This is a well written charming love story with characters that you will love! The small town feel was a great setting for a long term friendship and attraction of the main characters, Charlotte and Sutton. As a mature woman, I appreciated the late thirties (ages) of the main characters and the evolving dynamics of their admiration and love for each other. I enjoyed the audio version of this delightful story and have to acknowledge the excellent narrator, whose performance was on point. I will continue to follow and enjoy this author who captures the humanity with her writing skills.

Funny and charming

I loved the sense of humor throughout the story. Great character background and development. Would love to see it made into a romantic comedy

Love it!

Another amazing read by Haley and I am eagerly awaiting more! It was so full figured with the backstory that it made it feel real.

Life long slow burn

Amazing rom com feels. Taylor learning and reconciles her past in a life with her family through a familiar face. loved the story and watching them grow.

Great listen

Great story, only complaint was the accent. The characters sounded like they were from Texas or something. Being a Tennessee native, that was the only thing that really took me out of it. Otherwise the performance was top notch.

Great story

First off, this is probably one of my top favorite narrators! The story was engaging and pulled at the heart strings. It was steamy, but tasteful. I loved the characters and layers of depth to them.

Excellent.

I don’t think other books have a chance in comparison to this one. I enjoyed every second of this book.
Lori is a fantastic narrator.

Fun but few pet peeves

I enjoy sapphic romance of different kinds. Enjoyed many of Haley Cass’s other works as I did this one. My only real complaint is that it’s set in rural Tennessee and as someone who grew up in small southern towns and lived/work in Tennessee I found myself thinking that the characters who lived there would not say things and it lacked the southern charm and phrases. I just wasn’t convinced that it was characters that had grew up and lived in the south. The voice actor did a great accent and was helpful in bringing them to life.

Beautifully Written

I love Haley Cass' books, especially Those Who Wait. The character development of In the Long Run is unparalleled, heartfelt, and moving. My one dislike would have to be the length. This is an excruciating slow burn that can get a little repetitive, and the ending, because so drawn out, can be a little anticlimactic. Still, I enjoyed it very much, and these characters will remain with me for a long time to come.

Loved, Loved, Loved

Great writing. Great narration. Great characters. A story of approachable, likeable and complex characters whose differences challenge, confound and attract each other. Loved the book. Can't wait for the next.