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Narrated by:
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Aoife McMahon
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By:
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Izzy Bayliss
About this listen
When Lily McDermott walks in to find her husband of just three months in bed with a famous actress, life as she knows it is over. Lily thinks things can't get any worse when she sees photos of her husband and his new lover splashed across the glossy magazine pages, but when she loses her job, too, she is at her lowest ebb and turns to baking to soothe her soul.
Wounded and broken, she has to try to pick herself up again with the help of her best friend, Frankie. With her encouragement, Lily decides to turn her hobby into a business and sets up Baked with Love. However, whatever Lily does, it seems disaster soon ensues....
When a handsome stranger comes to her rescue, Lily isn't quite ready to turn her back on her marriage. Can she risk opening her heart again, or is she destined to allow Marc to overshadow her life forever?
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In her own words, Stella Sweeney is just "an ordinary woman living an ordinary life with her husband and two teenage kids", working for her sister in their neighborhood beauty salon. Then one day she is struck by a serious illness that lands her in the hospital for months.
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First Part? Good. Second Part? Ugh!
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Lottie Carlyle is happy enough. Living in a beautiful cottage with her two adorable - sometimes - kids in an idyllic village, on good terms with her ex-husband, and with friends all around, everything is going just fine. But when she meets her new boss, her peaceful world is thrown into delightful, exciting, and frustrating chaos. Tyler is perfect for Lottie, but her kids do not agree.
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Nice story, bad American accent
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You Had Me at Hello
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What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling debut from Mhairi McFarlane. Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel. It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It’s been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away. They’d been partners in crime and the best of friends. But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return. And along with it, the broken heart she’s never been able to mend.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narrator ruins it
- By Sandi P on 09-07-16
By: Mhairi McFarlane
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He Will Find You
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Story4 out of 5 stars 255
Kaitlyn Best is stuck in a rut. So when she discovers she's pregnant after a one-night stand with Alex, her school crush, she throws caution to the wind and accepts his offer to make a new life together in the depths of the Lake District, far from her home...and her demons. But Alex is not what he seems. And when Kaitlyn's world begins to crumble before her eyes, she realises she barely knows the man she has agreed to spend the rest of her life with.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OMG! Such a capturing story
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By: Diane Jeffrey
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After the Party
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In this irresistible novel from the author of Then She Was Gone, Jem and Ralph discover the power of starting over after 11 years together have left them drifting apart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bitter, Anti-Christian Stereotyping Detracts.
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By: Lisa Jewell
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Walking Back to Happiness
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Juliet’s been in hiding - from her family, from her broken life, but most of all from the fact that Ben’s not around anymore. Her mother, Diane, has run out of advice. But then she insists Juliet look after her elderly Labrador and it becomes apparent that Coco the dog might actually be the one who can rescue her daughter. Especially when it leads to her walking dogs for a few other locals too, including a spaniel, Damson, who belongs to a very attractive man.... Before she knows it, Juliet realizes she has somehow become the town’s unofficial pet-sitter.
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On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. They're the perfect couple in every way, and Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72, however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she's lost it all...including her marbles, if you believe the neighbourhood gossip. But appearances can be deceiving, and when Stella and Rea's worlds collide they realise they have much in common.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So much emotion, I was not prepared
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Between You and Me
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- Narrated by: Jessica Ball
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,012
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 939
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Story4 out of 5 stars 930
They say every marriage has its secrets. But no one sees what happens behind closed doors. And sometimes those doors should never be opened.... Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren't happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does - no matter how much it hurts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Never Mind the Twist - read it because it's good.
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By: Lisa Hall
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The Scent of You
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
A tale of perfumes, exploring life, love, loss and forgiveness - Maggie Alderson's new best seller. Are you still married if you haven't seen your husband for months? Polly's life is great. Her children are away at uni, her glamorous mother - still modelling at 85 - is happily settled in a retirement village, and her perfume blog is taking off. Then her husband announces he needs some space and promptly vanishes. As Polly grapples with her bewildering situation, she clings to a few new friends to keep her going.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Okay for a light read
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By: Maggie Alderson
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The Perfect Lie
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 61
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 55
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Story4 out of 5 stars 56
For Lucy Riddick, Venice has always been the dream destination, the ideal place to lose herself. And now she needs to do just that. The secret she's been keeping has finally caught up with her and Lucy needs to disappear - fast. But what if, when she sets foot in Venice, Lucy finds the one thing she has been running from?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun and Absorbing
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By: Emily Barr
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Here's Looking at You
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 620
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 622
The new novel from the bestselling author of You Had Me At Hello. Anna Alessi - history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth - seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments. Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn't be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It Grows On You
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By: Mhairi McFarlane
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Her Name Was Rose
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 122
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
Rose Grahame had everything Alex D’Arcy dreams of. A handsome husband, a stunning home and a baby boy with twinkling blue eyes and a smile that would brighten the darkest of days. It’s a stark contrast to Alex’s life - her dead-end job, her borderline addiction to drink and pills, her failed engagement and her cluttered flat. But the women’s lives are about to collide - and nothing will ever be the same again.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Tense Page-Turner
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By: Claire Allan
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The Cherry Tree Cafe
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 101
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Lizzie Dixon's life feels as though it's fallen apart. Instead of the marriage proposal she was hoping for from her boyfriend, she is unceremoniously dumped, and her job is about to go the same way. So there's only one option: to go back home to the village she grew up in and to try to start again. Her best friend, Jemma, is delighted Lizzie has come back home, as she has just bought a little cafe, and Lizzie's sewing skills are just what she needs to help get it ready for the grand opening.
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2 out of 5 stars
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The weakest heroine ever
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The Secret Bridesmaid
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 958
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 870
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 861
As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is hired by London brides to be their right-hand woman, posing as a friend but working behind the scenes to help plan the perfect wedding and ensure their big day goes off without a hitch. When she’s hired by Lady Victoria Swann - a former model and “It Girl" of 1970’s London; now the Marchioness of Meade - for the society wedding of the year, it should be a chance for Sophie to prove just how talented she is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Secret Bridesmaid
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The Darkest Secret
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,300
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Real estate mogul Sean Jackson is throwing himself a splashy 50th birthday party, but trouble starts almost immediately: His ex-wife has sent his teenage daughters to the party without telling him; his current wife has fired the nanny; and he's finding it difficult to sneak away to his mistress. Then something truly terrible happens: one of his three-year-old twins goes missing. No trace of her is ever found. The attendees of the party, nicknamed the Jackson Associates by the press, become infamous overnight.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- By Christina on 09-14-16
By: Alex Marwood
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 165
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 165
Noel Fitzwilliam is pitching the most important project of his life - the type of project architects dream of. Everything has to go right, so when he finds the new caterer naked in his office bathroom right before the meeting, he's torn between being thrilled and being extremely irritated. He doesn't have time for romance, no matter how incredible she looks without her clothes on.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Funny inner thoughts
- By Francine Concepcion on 10-11-24
By: Whitney Dineen, and others
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Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse
- Cornish Farm, Book 1
- By: Linn B. Halton
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
When Jess Newman married the love of her life Ben she was sure they had what it took to stay together forever. So when Ben falls out of love with her only to promptly fall in the arms of new girlfriend, Naomi, she really doesn't know how to come to terms with their divorce.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Slow paced and narrator put me to sleep
- By Anna Takaku on 01-30-25
By: Linn B. Halton
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The Little Village Bakery
- Honeybourne, Book 1
- By: Tilly Tennant
- Narrated by: Bronwen Price
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
Heartbreak has forced Millie to make a new start, and when she arrives at the old bakery in the village of Honeybourne, her imagination has been captured by the tumbledown bakery. But with no running water and dust everywhere, her cosy dream quickly crumbles. Luckily the locals are a friendly bunch and step in to help. One in particular, Dylan, a laid-back lothario, soon captures her attention. But just as Millie is beginning to settle in, an unexpected visitor from her past suddenly turns up determined to ruin everything for her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I truly enjoyed this book!!
- By Dee B. on 12-15-24
By: Tilly Tennant
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The Serenity Falls Complete Series
- Sweet Romance at Wyatt Ranch
- By: Sophie Mays
- Narrated by: Felicity Munroe
- Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 123
All 5 beloved bestselling sweet romance books following the Wyatt Family of Serenity Falls. Now in one beautiful Collection. The Serenity Falls series features the entire Wyatt family as they return home to the family ranch to start a new business, navigate life changes, and try to find happiness. From small-town cowboys and unexpected newcomers to gorgeous mountain vistas, Serenity Falls is a town you will fall in love with!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Danafs97 on 12-27-24
By: Sophie Mays
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Spring at Blueberry Bay
- Hope Island Series, Book 1
- By: Holly Martin
- Narrated by: Penny Andrews
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
When Bella finds a dashing homeless man on her doorstep, she invites him into her cottage and into her life. But Isaac's keeping a secret from her, this woman whom he hadn't expected to fall for. She can't ignore the chemistry between them, but she's had her trust broken before. Will Bella run when she learns the truth, or could he be the man to help her to love again?
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5 out of 5 stars
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love love lovr
- By Diana on 09-17-18
By: Holly Martin
What listeners say about The Girl I Was Before
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- Ben wiley
- 01-10-25
Too much whining
I thought I could get through this story. But the first 6-7 chapters are just someone whining and crying over and over. I kept thinking she would move on…
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Eileen Crabtree
- 12-22-24
Good narration
The main character, Lily, was the most spineless pushover female character ever. I groaned every time she failed to stand up for herself. It was hard to listen to.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-06-23
Loved the story
I really liked this story. I found it because I had listened to The Cormac Reilly Series by Dervla McTiernan which was narrated by Aoife McMahon as well. I really enjoyed her narration so I searched for other books she has narrated. I came across this one and gave it a try. Turned out to be a great story! At first I was getting frustrated with the main character but then grew to like her. You just feel for her so much! And of course, The narration was fantastic 👏
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 06-27-24
The Girl I Was Before
I absolutely LOVED this book and I cannot wait to start the second one! This one DEFINITELY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Robin Kay Quinn
- 10-17-23
Engaging story of heartbreak and recovery
I loved this story of Lily McDermott’s journey to find herself and the will to love again after finding her husband of three months in bed with a famous actress. The other characters, including a great best friend, loving father and critical older sister, help to round out the tale. Lily’s healing begins with creating her own bakery business. Recommended! Off to buy Book 2, Baked with Love.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Karen Moore
- 10-26-24
Good read
It’s worth a listen it’s interesting. Has a slow start but when she gets started, you won’t want to put it down. It’s pretty good.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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- Theresa Herman
- 11-15-24
A Frustrating Read
Sorry, far from a fan. The main character is so pathetic that I had to force myself to finish it. One stupid issue after another. Narrator did a great job though, but unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Krista Peacock
- 02-03-24
I don't even know where to start....but I personally wouldn't waste your time!
This was such a difficult listen. The performance was good but the story was awful. The main character Lily was weak and had no backbone and I had a difficult time rooting for her because she was so pathetic and whiny at moments. I really don't even know if I would give this author another chance because even up to the next to the last chapter I found myself screaming for the main character to open her eyes and have some pride. The author could have done so much more with this storyline. Not one I recommend!
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Ms.
- 03-19-24
I can’t finish it
This story is so boring and such a melodrama and has such losers that it’s impossible to finish. I hate the main character. I hate the side characters. It just simply sucks.
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