If you're like me, you're run off your feet. Between work, home, and life in general, you've got all you can do to get things checked off your to-do list, and maybe snatch a little time for yourself...am I right? No worries, we're sharing the boat, but one thing I've discovered this year more than those past, I'm loving me some audiobooks! Okay, so the ignore the bad grammar there, it was purely for show, but SERIOUSLY! The right story isn't hard to find because let's face it, there are SO MANY on my TBR that it rivals Santa's infamous list, but when it comes to audiobooks, the right narrator is a subject I am hard pressed to put to rest...and the title in the review spotlight today hits the mark dead center!
Ladies and gents, join me as we welcome Rachel's Random Resources and today's blog tour guest/title of choice...
Somebody Like You
Darling, Vermont, Book 1
by
Donna Alward
About the book...
Come home to Darling, VT, and a new heartwarming series by New York Times Bestselling Author, Donna Alward!
When Laurel Stone's garden center is targeted by vandals, she comes face to face with the man who once broke her heart: Aiden Gallagher. Aiden's now one of Darling's Finest, but the memory of how he hurt Laurel back in high school has stuck to his conscience. Helping her get back on her feet is the least he can do to make it up to her. And as time goes on, he realizes how much he cares for the woman she's become: strong, resilient, and compassionate.
Laurel's willing to forgive Aiden's past transgressions, and before long it's clear the old attraction between them still sizzles. But it's harder for her to move past the loss of her dreams now that her divorce is finalized, and her ex is remarrying. Ever accommodating, Laurel has kept things amicable, but attending the wedding has all her resentments and disappointments bubbling to the surface. Aiden tries to be supportive, but what Laurel needs most is to stand on her own two feet, and she pushes Aiden away.
When their friend George meets with trouble, Laurel and Aiden must work together to get him back on his feet. Is this the opportunity for them to salvage their relationship, or is it goodbye for good?
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What's that?
Oh, that's my luggage.
What am I doing?
Packing my bags for Darling, Vermont...
...and if you take a chance on this story, I bet you'll be joining me soon!
Seriously guys, this one is a total knockout from start to finish. We have the second chance romance aspect combined with a little bit of frenemies to lovers to satisfy trope readers, but for those that need a little something more than the romance, there's the common goal part of the story to help George (he's a homeless man in town that's really no bother at all, but definitely needs a helping hand, and maybe a way out!). If you heart doesn't melt from one topic, it will from the others, not to mention "the moments". Oh, you know the ones...where they get caught up in memory lane and have to push the thoughts causing their shared blush away, or when a moment of close conversation becomes a little too close, or when an offer of help turns into an impromptu water fight slash wet T-shirt contest with Aiden as the contestant...*sigh*...wait, where was I going with this? Oh, yes...
The story holds oodles of sweetness from the town's marketing photo of old and kissing bridge to the way they care for each other while still managing to step on toes since everyone knows everyone's business, the injustice of their past to the potential for a shared future (maybe...possibly...stay tuned), the relationships they hold close and those they need help severing more completely. There's a helping hand somewhere, a shoulder to cry on at the ready, and a six-pack of manliness with a smirky smile and heart of gold that would pair really well with our leading lady who is a natural beauty on the outside, but even more so on the inside.
Come for the story, stay for the connections, and thoroughly enjoy being "read" to once again with a narrator that really makes things come to life, infusing the emotions from the text right into your ears, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience!
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About the author...
While bestselling author Donna Alward was busy studying Austen, Eliot and Shakespeare, she was also losing herself in the breathtaking stories created by romance novelists like LaVyrle Spencer and Judith McNaught. Several years after completing her degree she decided to write a romance of her own and it was true love! Five years and ten manuscripts later she sold her first book and launched a new career. While her heartwarming stories of love, hope, and homecoming have been translated into several languages, hit bestseller lists and won awards, her very favorite thing is when she hears from happy readers.
Donna lives on Canada’s east coast. When she’s not writing she enjoys reading (of course!), knitting, gardening, cooking…and is a Masterpiece addict. You can visit her on the web at www.DonnaAlward.com and join her mailing list at www.DonnaAlward.com/newsletter .
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About the Narrator [Leanne]...
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I've been behind a microphone for more than 35 years in commercial voiceover, narration, and radio.
I'm a single parent to an amazing daughter and we love to discover the theater, art, music, and bookstores of Asheville, NC where we live. When I'm not "working", I explore the "real" world with hikes into the wild and dangerous culinary experiments.
I'm a certified personal trainer, swinging kettlebells and maces. Playing tennis is my passion and I love to get outside with my dogs.
I'm studying French - just to see if I can make my brain explode. Someday I'll make it to France.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you and for the audiobook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, thank you sooooo much! :) I appreciate your review more than you know. <3
My pleasure! I thoroughly enjoyed the story shared and can't wait to head back to Darling in the future!
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