I wasn’t smiling but it kept my interest

2 ½ stars.

I did not enjoy Meg. I did not enjoy being in her head with her doubts and concerns. She’s irritated at everything. She always wants to get away, to leave. She’s rude.

I did not get to see a relationship develop. They’ve been apart for 18 years. She comes to town and Sam is always there, as if he’s always been in love with her and waiting for her to come back. It was too automatic. I don’t know why he liked her or how he grew to love her. She treated him bad. I did not like the way Meg held a grudge for 18 years. She had a crush on him in high school. One night he was drunk and she seduced him. After that he did not call. She acts like he committed a major crime. It’s not a crime if a guy is not into her. That wasn’t the case. He had different reasons but nothing worth a grudge. I was irritated that Meg kept her anger/grudge going so long - a mountain out of a molehill.

There were two sex scenes. They were short, not much detail, if that matters. The first sex scene happens in a hotel. Afterwards Meg says we have to leave. She didn’t have to leave, but this was the way she acted throughout the story. Apparently she enjoyed it but she stopped it. The reader doesn’t get to enjoy love and pleasure now that they’re together because Meg won’t. It was the story’s emotional vacancy.

The best part was Meg’s wonderful loving family. Family things were more interesting than the Sam-Meg relationship.

AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR:
The narrator Sophie Eastlake was good for women and general narration, but not men. I did not like her weird male voices.

Genre: contemporary romance

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Southern Bitch

After reading some of the other reviews on Carolina Girl, I was amused to see how many listeners did not like Meg Fletcher, an out-spoken, assertive, intelligent and sometimes bitchy attorney. Evidently, male alpha jerks are socially acceptable but women possessing the same aggressive qualities are not.

I never really understood why Meg had such a chip on her shoulder, considering she was raised in a warm, stable home by parents who loved her. It seemed incredible that she spent so many years living with a pretentious asshole in NYC, but I loved her spunk and dedication to her family. I thought Meg and Sam made an good match, very different yet complimenting each other.

Surprisingly, I thought the Fletcher parents (maybe late 60s)) had the most interesting relationship, still loving and passionate after decades of being married and raising children. He was devastated when she almost died in an accident and was ready & willing to take care of her until she recovered.

I enjoyed the romantic elements, family dynamics and low-key drama, with only occasional strong language and mild sexual content. Sometimes it's just nice to escape reality with a light, warm and entertaining novel.

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Is Meg Misunderstood?

I really liked this book, and in love with the series. Meg is a career woman who underneath a prickly exterior is really soft and fuzzy. She is hard working and grew up in a family were the children had to contribute to the family's income. As a result, she develops a strong work ethic and high ambitions. So why all the snark?

I liked Sam a lot too but he definitely played the field when he was younger. In my humble opinion, Meg might have some difficulty being a witness to that, especially in high school. Therefore, trusting Sam maybe an issue for her.

Once again, Sophie Eastlake delivers a great performance. I love her voice and I think she does a great job. I am always happy when I see her narrating!

This series is wonderful and very creditworthy.

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I had an EXTREME Dislike For Meg, the Heroine!?!?

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This is Meg & Sam's story, I would change out Meg from this book completely. I hated her. There were no redeeming qualities to her.

What could Virginia Kantra have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Up to the very last sentence of this book I wanted Meg to get run over by a big MAC truck!She'sa miserable, self absorbed, abrasive, selfish, greedy, rude, non empathetic, very uptight and I actually felt compared to her other family members ... Very disloyal!

What does Sophie Eastlake bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I have always enjoyed Sophie Eastlake, her voices are perfect.

Do you think Carolina Girl needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

There is a book after this one and it's called Carolina Man. I hope I enjoy the next one and I hope Meg gets run over by that truck. ;-)

Any additional comments?

This unfortunately was part of a series and if you skip it you may miss some of what's happening for book three. Sorry.

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Southern Accent sounds all wrong

What made the experience of listening to Carolina Girl the most enjoyable?

I like the story. I read it first and then purchased the audio version once it was released

What did you like best about this story?

The sense of family, and the journey of the hero and heroine

Would you listen to another book narrated by Sophie Eastlake?

Probably. I live in the South, and her southern accent didn't sound authentic to me. However, I know that I have listed to other books by her and enjoyed them

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were several sweet moments. I think Ms. Kantra writes heart-felt relationships

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Nice continuation of book one!

It was a pleasure to listen to. I found the characters believable and human. It kept my attention and had a few chuckles and aha's in it. There are differences in how you come to think of life at different ages. Your past informs the fiyure!

Enjoyed book

Delightful story, good performance, easy to follow, very engrossing, enjoyed the characters & will look for more books by this author.

I kept thinking "I kind of love this book"

Believable characters, relationships and engaging story. Well worth the credit. Interesting use of point of view that clarifies characters and their motivations. Nice.

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Carolina Girl

What did you love best about Carolina Girl?

I liked the family dynamics... and Sam.

What did you like best about this story?

I like when a character thinks she knows what's best to do in life and goes for it but then realizes it's not what she wants to do.

What does Sophie Eastlake bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I liked how she voiced Sam.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

That's never an option unless I'm traveling. If I had the chance, sure.

no chemistry

narrator was horrific at male voices - hard to listen - i just didnt feel any chemistry between Meg and Sam :( disappointed