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The Present
- Malory Family #6
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
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- Jennifer M.
- 01-28-18
Love it
A wonderful book to fill in some gaps and provide some history. Love that it includes all the Malorys.
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- signe
- 02-14-17
Nice little ekstra book
like that Johanna Lindsey made a book whit the storry of Molly and Jason.
Nice, sweet and fun. And the we get the story about the gypsy.
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- MsDaneen
- 06-05-21
The President
I enjoyed this book immensely. I cried when the grandmother died. It was just a wonderful book to read. I think it may be my favorite but I have a few more in the series to go.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-22-20
must read
could not stop laughing . great book.
loved the story it shows how could not stop listening
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- Peni A
- 05-25-19
Recommended
Such a good story. It is different from the stories up to this point but a wonderful way to learn of the past. Catching up on who had how many children was terrific.
Laural Merlington did a fantastic job narrating. she brought the story to life.
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- Delian Stone
- 08-09-15
Absolutely Fabulous!!
I love the way Johanna invites the reader to understand that being different doesn't mean one is deficient...and that regardless of the many differences a relationship encounters - if allowed - love can take precedence over all! Absolutely fabulous!!
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-17-13
Loved the reading with the accents and all!!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
would definitely recommend this audiobook-- the reading was great with the accent!
Who was your favorite character and why?
James Malory-- read this whole series several times. I love his character in all the books!
What about Laural Merlington’s performance did you like?
She got the different accents perfect!!
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-18-12
Cute story, fills in some background
Would you listen to The Present again? Why?
Yes.
What other book might you compare The Present to and why?
Other Malory series novels by the same author.
Any additional comments?
The voices the narator uses for the male characters, especially Anthony, grates on me... he sounds like a pirate. I also do not care for her 'chuckles' or laughter.
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- Jeanne
- 04-02-12
Wonderful
Would you listen to The Present again? Why?
Yes. It brought everything together. It made me cry and laugh.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Present?
The excitement of the family waiting to open the present
Have you listened to any of Laural Merlington’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
great
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
I love Johanna Lindsey and the Malorys. I have read the whole series in hard copy and now through audible. I wanted more. She made me feel like part of the family.
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- Jay
- 03-28-12
Loved it!
This book was a good read. It explains to us some of the Mallory's history and their strength. I like that we got to know more about the different couples and where they are today with their families as well that Jason(head of family) is finally going to marry Molly! I am so happy!!!
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- Deeds not words
- 08-30-18
The Best of the Mallory Series so far
This is the best of the Mallory Series that I have listened to so far and beautifully read.