Paradise Misplaced

The Charlie Series, Book 2

De: Lisa April Smith

Narrado por: Amy Landon

All the twists, suspense, danger, crime, romance, and sizzle that kept readers of Exceeding Expectations listening long into the night are back in Paradise Misplaced, along with Charlie, Jack, and Naomi - three unforgettable characters.

In Manhattan, being recently dumped by her soul mate becomes the least of Charlotte (Charlie) Morgan's problems after she is viciously pushed off a subway platform in front of an oncoming train. Her modeling career seems over, and she may not walk again. Throughout her lengthy hospital stay, the police have no success finding her assailant or determining a motive.

A handsome detective recovering from similar injuries is assigned to be her physical therapy partner. Concerned that her attacker will try again, he urges her to draw up a list of anyone she might have angered or rejected. Eliminating those who don't fit a compiled description of her attacker leaves just one suspect: a millionaire power broker with a famous art collection.

In his quest for his next wealthy wife, lovable lothario/con man Jack is in Buenos Aires romancing women he meets at a fashionable hotel. To finance this precarious existence, Jack exploits foreign tourists and local land barons. Whether he succeeds, falls short, or fails miserably at his quest depends on how entertaining he can be.

Understandably bitter, Naomi is in Israel working on an archaeological dig while seeking temporary relief from her demons with one-night stands and meaningless affairs. Unwilling to be yet another in a series of her lovers, a rough-hewn widowed farmer relentlessly pursues her.

On three continents, with thousands of miles separating them, will Charlie, Jack, and Naomi meet? Will their individual stories end in triumph or disaster?

©2012 Lisa April Smith (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

a wonderful story of loss, love, resilience

the art world continues to enthrall, delight and fascinate me. this story takes you across the globe and includes heartache, love lost and found, intrigue and wonderful reunions

Loved it!

The follow up to the first book! It was edgy and wonderful! Kept me on edge of my seat!

Enjoyable story

Enjoyed the continuation of the story. It was heartening to hear that the attacker was caught. Also, mother and daughters reunited.

Enjoyable series

The descriptions of the characters and different lands this family goes is well done. This author tells a great saga and it’s complex tapestry of the characters lives is excellent.

Very enjoyable!

An easy listen with interesting characters.
I loved the faster pace of the story.
Good narration!

A fantastic story / journey story of one family

This is a fantastic journey of several parts of one family finding each other and their own path in the world ,after losing each other following WW II. Each segment brought them closer and closer. Lisa April Smith has done a phenomenal job of crescendo-ing us into the lives of each of the characters. And the narrator was wonderful. Thank you for writing and sharing this story. I will probably listen to it again.

Masterful and moving

I so rarely am moved to write reviews and am a compulsive audible-phile. This story… performance and piece as both a sequel and stand-alone story is magnificent. The characters are deep…the integration of their stories is intricate…the sensitivity to history and mystery interwoven with art, suspense and erotic intrigue! Wow. I’m going to start the next book this very minute!

Not as great as Book 1

I’m not sure what I was expecting out of book 2, maybe I wanted Nicole & Alan aka Jack to be more likable. It was as if their characters became despicable and i stopped caring about them? Anyway book 2 tied up all the loose ends, it just wasn’t the ending I desired. The 1st book was 5 stars off the charts 10 but this book didn’t measure up to the 1st however still enjoyable enough to go 3 stars!

Interesting premise, but bad execution.

Although I liked the premise of the story, the mother’s character was disgusting! I did not continue reading after she picked up a random gross man to fornicate with in the dirt on the side of the road! After the author had said she had been sexually assaulted for years!!! Seriously!!! I didn’t even complete the scene as I do not want to hear that kind of filth! Will not be listening to anything else from this author. And what is weird is I have my settings to weed out lewd books…. Guess it only blocks XXX rated…. Wish they rated books like they rate movies, it would make it so much easier!
Narrator was a good reader, but not a great narrator. Just read the book.