-
After Care
- A Romance for the Over 40
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy for $20.99
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
Midlife Crisis
- Another Romance for the over 40
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Midge Everette: I'm 41 today. It's my birthday, and I'm crying over burnt toast. That's not some euphemism. Literally, I'm sobbing over crusty bread, so I call a crisis center. I just need someone to talk to about life. Only I recognize the smoky voice of the man on the line. Sweet cheese, don't let it be... Hank Paige: As a former rock star, I once had it all. Fame. Fortune. Females. Except for the one thing I wanted most. Then I lost everything. I fix cars now and restore other people's dreams. I just want to be somebody's someone.
-
-
Midlife Crisis
- By Amanda on 03-20-19
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Hauling Ashe
- Road Trips & Romance
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, J.F. Harding
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Surely, my older sister has lost her mind. There is no way I’m driving her insufferable - albeit sexy silver fox - boss 2,000 miles. This is my spirit trip. The Mother Road is intended to help me reclaim myself. Letting go of my past, I’m only looking forward to the path ahead of me. But my gaze keeps wandering to the rearview mirror, wondering what secrets my grouchy passenger keeps and how that silver scruff might feel blazing a trail on hidden parts of me.
-
-
Excellent
- By B. Quick on 05-31-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Wine and Dine (Another Romance for the Over 40)
- Sexy Silver Foxes
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Beth Tucker, Peter Verbena
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When a sexy, mature man-of-means encounters a silver vixen, healing her broken heart might be worth more than gold. Dolores Chance. When I was falling apart, I fell in love. It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. I ran away from life and ended up running into...his dog. Actually, his dog ran into me. I don’t care for dogs. Then I met the owner. Garrett Fox. When my neighbor’s sister came to visit, I promised to show her around town. I’m an investor in things, not people, not emotions. I’m not a fan of love. I’ve been burned before. Then I met Dolores.
-
-
Not my favorite
- By Dsimmons on 02-21-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Second Chance
- Another Romance for the over 40
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Matthew Maddux, Beth Tucker
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Can one sexy silver fox face the woman he once left behind but never let go?
-
-
Good Story but Needs New female Narrator
- By Susan Hopkins on 02-14-21
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Silver Brewer
- The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Stephanie Nemeth Parker, Chris Brinkley
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Olivet Pierson needs his land. Name your price, Mr. Harrington. She has her reasons, and this muscular mountain of masculinity isn’t going to get in her way. However, her heart has a different plan after she accepts his crazy conditions: three nights up on the ridge. George Harrington is a quiet giant of a man. No sale, Cricket. He’s a war hero, a widower, and COO for the family brewing company, but his life lacks spontaneity. Then, she arrives, chirping away at him, roaming his body with those sky blue eyes and negotiating for something on which he won’t put a price.
-
-
Great storyline
- By Riva's Reviews on 10-31-20
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Silver Biker
- The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Emma Wilder
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
That’s my name, my birthright, and my curse. I didn’t always hate being a Harrington. At one time, I took it as a privilege. I used it to my advantage. But a name doesn’t stop you from losing everything, and after six haunting years, that everything is back forcing me to face the past or give up a future.
-
-
A heartbreaking & steamy second-chance romance
- By Elizabeth on 04-22-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Midlife Crisis
- Another Romance for the over 40
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Midge Everette: I'm 41 today. It's my birthday, and I'm crying over burnt toast. That's not some euphemism. Literally, I'm sobbing over crusty bread, so I call a crisis center. I just need someone to talk to about life. Only I recognize the smoky voice of the man on the line. Sweet cheese, don't let it be... Hank Paige: As a former rock star, I once had it all. Fame. Fortune. Females. Except for the one thing I wanted most. Then I lost everything. I fix cars now and restore other people's dreams. I just want to be somebody's someone.
-
-
Midlife Crisis
- By Amanda on 03-20-19
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Hauling Ashe
- Road Trips & Romance
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, J.F. Harding
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Surely, my older sister has lost her mind. There is no way I’m driving her insufferable - albeit sexy silver fox - boss 2,000 miles. This is my spirit trip. The Mother Road is intended to help me reclaim myself. Letting go of my past, I’m only looking forward to the path ahead of me. But my gaze keeps wandering to the rearview mirror, wondering what secrets my grouchy passenger keeps and how that silver scruff might feel blazing a trail on hidden parts of me.
-
-
Excellent
- By B. Quick on 05-31-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Wine and Dine (Another Romance for the Over 40)
- Sexy Silver Foxes
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Beth Tucker, Peter Verbena
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When a sexy, mature man-of-means encounters a silver vixen, healing her broken heart might be worth more than gold. Dolores Chance. When I was falling apart, I fell in love. It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. I ran away from life and ended up running into...his dog. Actually, his dog ran into me. I don’t care for dogs. Then I met the owner. Garrett Fox. When my neighbor’s sister came to visit, I promised to show her around town. I’m an investor in things, not people, not emotions. I’m not a fan of love. I’ve been burned before. Then I met Dolores.
-
-
Not my favorite
- By Dsimmons on 02-21-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Second Chance
- Another Romance for the over 40
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Matthew Maddux, Beth Tucker
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Can one sexy silver fox face the woman he once left behind but never let go?
-
-
Good Story but Needs New female Narrator
- By Susan Hopkins on 02-14-21
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Silver Brewer
- The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Stephanie Nemeth Parker, Chris Brinkley
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Olivet Pierson needs his land. Name your price, Mr. Harrington. She has her reasons, and this muscular mountain of masculinity isn’t going to get in her way. However, her heart has a different plan after she accepts his crazy conditions: three nights up on the ridge. George Harrington is a quiet giant of a man. No sale, Cricket. He’s a war hero, a widower, and COO for the family brewing company, but his life lacks spontaneity. Then, she arrives, chirping away at him, roaming his body with those sky blue eyes and negotiating for something on which he won’t put a price.
-
-
Great storyline
- By Riva's Reviews on 10-31-20
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Silver Biker
- The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Emma Wilder
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
That’s my name, my birthright, and my curse. I didn’t always hate being a Harrington. At one time, I took it as a privilege. I used it to my advantage. But a name doesn’t stop you from losing everything, and after six haunting years, that everything is back forcing me to face the past or give up a future.
-
-
A heartbreaking & steamy second-chance romance
- By Elizabeth on 04-22-22
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Living at 40
- Lakeside Cottage, Book 1
- By: L.B. Dunbar
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Kelsey Navarro
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Autumn Kulis wants a baby. It’s that simple and that complicated because one thing stands in her way: She doesn’t have a man in her life. And at almost 40, she isn’t getting any younger. On a two-week trip to her brother’s lakeside cottage, a plan forms. Make a list of three men. Sleep with each of them. Allow nature to take its course. Only, a certain someone gets in her way.
-
-
Pass me tissues
- By CReid on 09-01-21
By: L.B. Dunbar
-
Dirty Little Midlife Crisis
- Heart Coves Hotties, Book 1
- By: Lilian Monroe
- Narrated by: Ava Blair, Mercer Boffey
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Forty-five, recently divorced and a certified hot mess. The last thing Fiona needs to start her vacation is a flooded hotel room and a broken-down car. Alas, that’s what she gets. She’s ready to pack it all in and go home - wherever that is - when her knight in a wet T-shirt strides in to save the day. Jaw-dropping, panty-melting Grant Greene takes the 'mess' out of 'certified hot mess' when he walks up to Fiona and offers her a room to stay. No strings attached. Great, right?
-
-
A good listen….with one exception
- By crazy4k9s on 01-03-22
By: Lilian Monroe
-
Last on the List
- A Single Dad Boss Romance
- By: Amy Daws
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
CEO millionaire Max Fletcher is a single dad in desperate need of a nanny. Cozy Barlow is in the middle of her self-appointed “gap year” and doing everything she can to detach from her past. But when her sister begs her to interview for the nanny position of a high-maintenance client, she doesn’t have a good enough reason to say no. And when Max locks eyes on the 20-something in a tie-dye sweat suit who pitches the idea of daydreaming all summer—he prepares to give this bad nanny the boot.
-
-
Fantastic story! 💜
- By Tammy B Oakley on 06-26-22
By: Amy Daws
-
The Last Eligible Billionaire
- By: Pippa Grant
- Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He's a billionaire heir. A grump supreme. Hater of people. Bigger hater of peopling with people. And my new fake boyfriend. "Emotionally unavailable" doesn’t even begin to describe Hayes Rutherford. He has more defenses than a nuclear missile silo. And he’s the ultimate catch of the century. At least, according to his bank statement. My job’s simple: Keep all interested ladies away from the walled-off heir, by pretending to be his one true love. But you know what they say about fake-dating a billionaire: It’s all fun and games, until the scandals start.
-
-
Had me laughing out loud at work
- By Lindsey Saxton on 03-20-22
By: Pippa Grant
-
This Time Is Different
- By: Mae Wood
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Sebastian York
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Life can change in a flash. Marriage and a baby wasn’t Amy Forsythe’s college plan. Now nearing 40 and single for the first time since her senior prom, her friends are pushing her to date. Silver fox Thomas Popov isn’t looking for "the one". He found her decades ago. And fell apart when she died. When a softball accident lands Thomas in Amy’s dental chair, sparks fly. Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But love might. This time is different.
-
-
A gloriously lovely romance.
- By Cheryl on 11-01-19
By: Mae Wood
-
So Not Meant to Be
- By: Meghan Quinn
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Stella Hunter
- Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Am I friends with JP Cane? Ha! That's laughable. Besides the fact that he’s adopted some far-fetched notion from the movie When Harry Met Sally that says men and women can't be friends and work together, it’s safe to say we're not friends. He's annoyingly loud, obnoxiously handsome, and has made an art out of poking all my hot buttons...multiple times a day. So you can imagine how disgruntled I am when I not only have to fly to San Francisco with him for work, but stay in the same penthouse. Yup, we're sharing the same air, 24-7. We're talking full-fledged working roommates.
-
-
A fun romcom!
- By randi on 06-08-22
By: Meghan Quinn
-
Say It's Forever
- By: A.L. Jackson
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Joe Arden
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jud Lawson found me stranded in the rain. Broken down on the side of the road in a deserted neighborhood with my piece-of-crap car. I wasn’t looking for a hero, and definitely not one who looks like him. An obscenely hot mountain of a man who screams danger. But I have little choice other than climbing onto the back of his bike.
-
-
Absolutely Phenomenal
- By Kelly and Chris on 03-31-22
By: A.L. Jackson
-
Taste
- By: Melanie Harlow
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, James Cavenaugh
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The last person on earth I want to be stranded with is Gianni Lupo. But, thanks to the blizzard of the century, I’m trapped in a roadside motel room with that cocky bastard for two straight days, and with one small bed. Some women might thank Mother Nature for delivering a polar vortex that maroons them with six feet of solid muscle, those deep blue eyes, that sexy grin - but not me. I’ve known Gianni Lupo all my life, and he’s never brought me anything but bad luck, and trouble. I should have known what the disastrous end result would be.
-
-
Delicious and Totally Irresistible Romance!
- By kgagnon on 03-09-22
By: Melanie Harlow
-
Protecting You
- The Bailey Brothers, Book 1
- By: Claire Kingsley
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Cooke
- Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Grace Miles misses her easy friendship with Asher, but growing up means growing apart. And really, how could he fall for her when they spent their childhood getting muddy in the creek and splitting sticks of gum?But this summer, something feels different. If Grace didn’t know better, she’d think Asher was flirting with her. Those dark eyes, hard body, and wicked smile make her insides swirl and her heart dare to hope for things she’s convinced herself she’ll never have. Falling for your best friend shouldn’t be complicated, but for Asher, loving Grace is anything but simple.
-
-
Great Start to the Series!
- By Book Bruin on 12-05-20
By: Claire Kingsley
-
The Hunted One
- Falcon Falls Security
- By: Brittney Sahin
- Narrated by: Tyler Johnson, Ava Lucas
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Will this growly protector break her book-loving heart...or become her second chance at love? Savanna Vasquez lost her Navy SEAL husband years ago to terrorists, and she doesn’t think she’s capable of falling in love again. Then came Griffin. The inexplicable connection between them has them both wondering if maybe they were brought together for another reason. And as Griffin does everything in his power to save Savanna, he discovers there’s a chance she just might save him, too.
-
-
Probably great for the genre, but…,
- By S Kopp on 01-26-22
By: Brittney Sahin
-
Charming My Broody Billionaire Boss
- By: Jolie Day
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
He’s the devil himself: Damon Copeland (he practically carries a pitchfork), fiery-hot, a torturously sexy body, and a killer smile (if he ever smiled). He’s also the top dog at my father’s company and my brother’s best friend. Oh, and someone I accidentally slept with. In my defense, that was before I knew who he was and before he hired me. Now, my one-night stand has turned into my boss. What’s worse, he’s Mr. Bosshole Superior: brutish, broody, and impatient. He’s also 6’4". And I’m pretty sure he hates me. But it’s not as if I planned any of this.
-
-
CMBBB
- By ❤️LOVE BOOKS❤️ on 06-15-22
By: Jolie Day
-
The Bet
- Winslow Brothers Series, Book 1
- By: Max Monroe
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby, Nelson Hobbs
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When it comes to life's fun and games, always know: The rules. What's at stake. When to quit. Wise words from...well...my fortune cookie. But wise words, nonetheless.
-
-
4 Solid Stars
- By Cami Cole on 01-04-22
By: Max Monroe
Publisher's Summary
Breast cancer survivor Edie Williams is ready to live. Divorced. Mother of two. She's planned the vacation of a lifetime for a reboot, only to encounter an awakening adventure - Tommy Carrigan.
Manager of the band Collision, Tommy Carrigan has his plate full. Independent. Carefree. He's on an annual holiday with his band family, when the unexpected happens - Edie Williams.
Love might be just what the doctor prescribed, but can it survive the world of rock-n-roll?
Contains mature themes.
More from the same
What listeners say about After Care
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- whatcha.listening.to
- 01-06-20
After Care
I picked up this book because it had characters who were over 40. I have read other books with mature characters and I loved them because their need for unnecessary drama is low. You can have conflict without the childishness.
This book, for the most part, had that until it didn’t. I get it angst/drama sells and that’s great but sometimes I would just like to enjoy a well rounded story without all that.
I loved the characters Tommy and Edie are great, I loved them together. I do love that the “drama” was mostly caused by side characters and not them that helped. I was rooting for Edie she deserved to be happy after everything she has been through.
This was a first for me by this author, I liked the older characters so I will try more books by L.B. Dunbar but sadly I am not a fan of the narrator I liked her man voice the best. But I won’t seek out this narrator.
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Liv
- 09-14-18
A refreshing falling in love after 40 romance!
★¸¸.•*¨*•★Minor Spoilers Alert★•*¨*•.¸¸★
Cover gush: I wish I met more men aged 40 and over in my daily Los Angeles life who looked like this Tommy cover model. He’s so fit and yummy looking! 😉
•*¨*•
These two weren’t looking for love while on their respective vacations but indulging in a bit of lusty companionship never hurt anyone. Edie certainly deserved a bit of fun after the medical battle she had to fight and luckily survived. I enjoyed how Edie and Tommy’s vacation fling turned into a much more meaningful relationship even if it was initially a long distance one.
•*¨*•
What did I love about this contemporary romance novel?
Easy-to-read / Entertaining / Vacation destination setting / Wonderfully complex characters / Original / Romantic / Steamy / Realistic / HEA / Excellent narration by Coleen Marlo!
•*¨*•
Would I recommend this book?
Yes, absolutely! This was my 2nd read but first time listening to it. In the Kindle format, I had 196 notes & 216 highlights. I have trouble bookmarking while listening to audiobooks, but I enjoyed this romance in this format just as much. It's a definite winner for those of us curious about romance for well-developed fictional characters aged 40 and older.
•*¨*•
What other book might you compare this novel to and why?
I love that this author has chosen to write another romance featuring characters who are over 40 years old. I automatically compared it to her novel The Sex Education of M.E. since it was the first novel of hers I read. It compared well although the former is still my favorite of her novels that I’ve read so far, and I'm still bummed it hasn't been released in audiobook format yet.
•*¨*•
Would I read more from this author? Yes!
The next in the Sexy Silver Foxes standalones is Mid-Life Crisis (released on May 20, 2018 in e-book format), another romance for the over 40 crowd like me. I’m also slowly working my way through this author’s previous book releases and really enjoying her story telling ability. I hope that Audible decides to produce Mid-Life Crisis and The Sex Education of M.E. for those of us who are primarily audiobook readers.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kentucky Bohemian
- 11-05-19
Refreshing Stroke of Realism
I love the romance genre. I read for escapism mainly, and I recognize the escapist value of a finely written romance. That being said, I laugh to myself frequently and admit that I want to be a woman in a romance novel just so I can live a life where I don't have to worry about: 1) shaving my legs, 2) having a headache, 3) eyebrows, bikini line, or chin hairs, 4) being a bit "bloated" 5) wearing the holey underwear, or 6) a really gassy love interest.
That's precisely why I loved this story so much. This novel, featuring the tale of Edie, an over 40 divorced mother of two, and a silver fox named Tommy is positively ripe with the truisms of re-entering the dating scene unexpectedly, suddenly, and with no mental preparation for the realities of those things our brains had allowed us to forget. It's kind of like the things mothers put out of their heads after we leave the delivery room with our bundles of joy. If we didn't file some of these memories some where deep in our brains, every one would be an only child!
But I've digressed again... back to Edie and Tommy. They're a hoot. They sizzle, they pop (yeah, I went there), and they're so passionate they scare themselves. Tommy is a dream. Edie is a reactionary, emotional mess quite often. But Tommy's calm demeanor smooths the ruffled feathers and sets them on a flight neither expected. It's beautiful, sensuous, emotional, and completely fun. The peripheral characters, which include Edie's nearly grown children and Tommy's rock band (he's the manager) are a whirlwind of chaos, humor, and sometimes frustration. It's like a traveling circus and someone's left the monkey cage open. Don't bother to try and close the cage now, though. Just prop your feet up and check out dating for the over 40 set. If you're there already, you'll LOL as you recognize the pain. If you're still young, read this as a precautionary tale and remember to enjoy yourself now!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Tricia
- 03-20-19
just what I was looking for.
I love the 40 to 45 books, I enjoy the fact that they are my age and more realistic to what happens in every day life. With a little possess in a little exaggeration here there. But still down-to-earth.
and a litte Steamy as well.
I'm waiting for the next book.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 06-22-18
Everyone Needs A Tommy
L.B. Dunbar has outdone herself with this book. The struggles, growth, and love of the characters in this book take ahold of you and make you feel as though they are your own. The feelings, insecurities, and dreams of them make you want to reach thru the book to soothe and cheer them on. Everyone needs a man like Tommy, someone that makes you thrive and grow, laugh and cry, and brings out the things inside you that no one else can.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Teresa Lea
- 02-22-21
After Care - Romance for the Over 40 Inspired Me!
I needed this book, thank you LB! I'm a single, 55 year old mother of two and grandma of 3. Maybe there's hope for this old lady after all LOL! But I would like to make one suggestion. I like to read/listen to a series in order, it helps me get to know the characters and develop a fondness for them. I started our with Midlife Crisis, which I suspect may be the second book.
It would be helpful if Audible could number them, book 1, 2 etc.
Readers, if your interested in this series START WITH THIS BOOK, it explains a lot. After listening to the samples and reading the introductions I think I may have the list in order, although this is only the second book I've listened to. I'm going to take a shot at it...below is a list of how I am going to proceed, unless Audible numbers the series LOL! Off to listen to Restored Dream now. Enjoy!
After Care
Midlife Crisis
Restored Dreams
Second Chance
Wine And Dine
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Marianne
- 03-08-20
DNF
A lot of people really liked this book but I couldn’t get into it. I wanted a story with characters that were in their 40’s. On that, this book delivered. However, I don’t know how early 40’s (the MC is 42, same age as me) is considered “silver fox” age. In what I listened to, there was too much grey hair, “at my age” comments, wrinkles, etc. even the narrator sounds like she’s in her 60’s, not 40’s. This book doesn’t make romance at 40 seem sexy, quite the opposite, it makes 40 seem downright geriatric.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Sin2sea
- 11-12-19
An enjoyable mature romance
I owned this ebook forever so it’s excited that I could listen to it rather than read it. First of all I think Coleen did an amazing job voicing Edie and the rest of the characters. She brought much needed emotion to this book. Maybe it’s because it’s a single POV romance or maybe it’s the way the romance developed but I wish there isn’t so much mistrust and misunderstanding. Tommy came across as rather immature for his age. I do love the friendship between Ivy and Edie and the love Edie has for her children.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Sandy
- 09-23-19
I loved it
I love the fact that the main couple in the story are over 40. It’s a great book I look forward to more of them ❤️
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Rellim
- 09-16-19
Mature romance with immature characters/themes
I was excited about a romance with “over 40” characters, because I was hoping it would mean I wouldn’t be listening to the same “complaints” or drama as with the NA genre. Unfortunately, that wasn’t really the case here. Edie is 43, has a child in his 20s and an 18yo daughter graduating high school soon. While on vacation in Hawaii she meets and has a fling with Tommy Carrigan.
I get the real insecurities of starting a new physical relationship with someone, especially after having been married for 20 years. But Edie’s insistence on harping her physical
imperfections as well as her unwillingness/inability to have decent communication with Tommy carried on for way. too. long.
I think if some of the interpersonal drama had been curbed in favor of some other type of angst/plot driver ~ I would have enjoyed this more.
I liked Coleen Marlo’s narration. She’s a great fit for a mature voice/setting. Tommy came off as overly creepy sometimes, but I’m not sure if that was the writing or Marlo. I would definitely listen to something she narrates again.
This was on Audible Escape and despite a little disappointment, I enjoyed it. Worth the borrow.
1 person found this helpful