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Back to the Start

By: Monica McCallan
Narrated by: Lori Prince
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When Remy's grandmother dies, it means leaving her life in San Francisco and returning to a town she swore she'd never revisit, forced to confront a world she'd worked hard to put behind her over the last twelve years.

She's not expecting that the first girl to ever steal her heart, the pretty, popular Fallon Lewis, is still around, and in a town this small, their paths continue to cross, much to Remy's dismay. It's hard enough seeing her first love, but it's exponentially more difficult when she can barely stand to look at the woman.

Remy's trip back has the possibility to open up doors she believed were shut long ago, but she's never planned on staying, and she definitely never planned on letting Fallon back into her life.

If she thought being a teenager in a small town was hard, she's about to find out how much harder life is when there's no one but herself to blame for her problems.

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Monica McCallan (P)2022 Tantor Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Heartfelt Feel-Good
Heartwarming Story • Emotional Rollercoaster • Excellent Narration • Second Chance Romance • Original Storyline
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Per usual, this story is amazing! This author is one of the best I've come across. This is the 5th book of hers that I've read and it's just incredible. I love it!!

Brilliant

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This was a cute story, it was well written, excellent MC narration was as always excellent and it well supported the book.

Loved it

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it's an awesome book love it and can't wait to listen to more of Monica's books

loved it

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Monica McCallan is good on how life decisions evolve from high school to a comfortable middle age. Fallon is a fascinating character who draws Remy out of her comfortable but shallow and empty Bay Area success. Sister Claire is an additional sweet treat. It begins slowly and with some confusion over events but credibly stumbles toward resolution with some great dialogue brought vividly to life by Lori Prince. A powerful but soothing read (listen in this case). Enjoy.

Life Decisions

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I’ve really started to love Monica McCallans’ books, but this one was a struggle. The constant mentioning of hair color was honestly annoying. There are a myriad of ways to describe characters especially when the hair color means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

Good but…

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This was a very cute story about second chances at first love. Lori Prince did an amazing job now narrating this book. She really brought those feelings to life when listening to the book. My only struggle through this book was the constant saying of the brunette, and the blonde, why would you not just say Remi and Fallon. Other than that it was a great book.

Great audiobook

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I liked that not only is this a love story, but it’s also a story of redemption. About facing your fears and searching inside yourself.
Narration was amazing- as always!

Second chances

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I have read many books with type of story line and so far I haven't tired of it. Lori Prince is a master.
The characters were lovable, and the chemistry between them just fits. Really enjoyed listening 🎶.

loved it

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The story and performance were great but it was almost unbearable how much « the blonde » and « the brunette » were so incredibly over used. I’ve read all of Monica mcallans books and they’re all great but this might have to be the worst solely because of the choice to use these terms for the main characters. The editor and beta readers did you a huge disservice for not having you makes change here

« Blonde and Brunette »

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Listened in one sitting. Nice story that flowed well with great characters. Remy could come off a little too cold at times but it all fit and worked out well.

Great Story

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