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Better Than First
- A Contemporary Christian Romance
- Narrated by: Emmalyn Miles
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Publisher's summary
Nothing will distract Isla Flores from her Paralympic goals.
Her world is work and training, nothing else matters. When her coach and best friend Duncan challenges her to make a 10-item bucket list, she's forced to think about life off the track.
The more time she spends with Duncan, the more value she sees in everyday life...and love.
Duncan Schmitz went from homelessness to his dream job as a youth pastor.
The only problem is that he's loved Isla from afar for as long as he can remember. He's taken it upon himself to remind her what life is like off the track. And maybe also remind her he's not just her coach, but the one who's cared about her the longest.
Get this sweet, heart-warming, friends-to-lovers romance by best-selling author Kari Trumbo that sounds like a Hallmark movie.
Other Contemporary Books by Kari Trumbo:
- Whispers in Wyoming
- Heartstruck and Heavensent
- Temptation and Tenderness
- Sensitive and Secure
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Perpetual optimist Claire Harte-Mathias and her disabled husband, Jon, run a successful foundation to help people with spinal cord injuries. One night Claire witnesses a woman leaping to her death from a bridge, and the tragedy sparks murky childhood memories that leave her confused and frightened. As Claire becomes obsessed with trying to understand the power the haunting memories have over her, she's torn between blocking them from her mind entirely and trying to unearth their source.
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Disappointed with this one
- By Scott on 03-22-16
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Suddenly Royal
- By: Nichole Chase
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working on a master's degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it's to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed...
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Suddenly an enjoyable listen!
- By Samantha on 10-28-16
By: Nichole Chase
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Almost Forever
- By: Deborah Raney
- Narrated by: Laurie Birmingham
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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A Christy Award finalist, bestselling author Deborah Raney has garnered the RITA Award, the HOLT Medallion, and a Silver Angel for her soulstirring fiction. In Almost Forever, five firefighters perish battling the flames of the homeless shelter in Hanover Falls. Shelter volunteer Bryn Hennesey’s grief at the loss of her husband is compounded by a secret, haunting question: Did she extinguish the candle before falling asleep on that fateful night?
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Good narration but way too much slow angst
- By Luvmeags on 09-10-24
By: Deborah Raney
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Welcome to Paradise
- By: Rosalind James
- Narrated by: Emma Taylor
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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Mira Walker is hoping that competing on a "living history" reality show will give her what's missing from her real life. Maybe she'll get closer to her boyfriend, who hasn't been all that nice to her lately. Get fired up about her job again. Who knows, she might even win a million dollars. Gabe Kincaid and his brother, Alec, are after that million, too, though. Mira and Scott are no threat at all, not when everybody involved is going to want to kill Scott after the first day. And there's no bond stronger than a twin's. What could possibly go wrong?
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Reality TV Romance Done Well
- By CandCrew on 06-07-15
By: Rosalind James
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Nappily Ever After
- A Novel
- By: Trisha R. Thomas
- Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Venus Johnston has a great job and a long-term, live-in boyfriend who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous doctor. She also has a weekly beauty-parlor date to keep her long, nappy hair slick and straight. But the tedious hours and harsh chemicals in the salon have long grated on Venus. One frustrating day, she trades in the long hair for a dramatically short, natural cut and sends her commitment-balking boyfriend packing. It's a bold declaration of independence and one that has effects she never could have imagined.
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Great
- By Laura K. on 08-21-09
By: Trisha R. Thomas
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Take One
- By: Karen Kingsbury
- Narrated by: Roxanne Hernandez, Don Leslie, Stefan Rudnicki, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
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Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors’ dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?
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Excellent Story of Faith
- By Cecilia McNeil on 04-14-15
By: Karen Kingsbury
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Winter Collection
- Six Historical Short Stories (A Timeless Romance Anthology, Book 1)
- By: Sarah M. Eden, Heidi Ashworth, Annette Lyon, and others
- Narrated by: Karen Peakes
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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Six award-winning authors have contributed brand new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Winter Collection. A collection unlike any other, listeners will love this compilation of six sweet historical romance novellas, set in varying eras, yet all with one thing in common: Romance.
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Winter
- By Manila J. Dobbs on 08-12-23
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Joy
- By: Victoria Christopher Murray
- Narrated by: Susan Spain
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
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Joy, a work of both romance and tragedy, is bound together by the unshakable faith of its protagonist. Anya Mitchell seems to have it all - a profitable financial services business, a handsome fiance, and an expensive diamond ring. But there are unwelcome doubts lingering in her mind. Danger also looms on the horizon, as a stalker lurking at the edge of her life draws closer.
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Incredible!!!
- By Shay on 05-04-15
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- GreenJeepMom
- 01-05-19
Love comes First
Infirmities do not define a person. This wonderful narration of Ms. Trumbo's story comes to life to remind us all that God's plan is the best plan. Even if that means injuries, deformities, and mental challenges have happened.
Always push forward, but understand that God has it under control. Even if it isn't what you originally thought you wanted.
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- Zena
- 12-16-19
An Ambitious Young Lady!
I really liked this story with its two main characters, who, over the years really get to know each other and cannot for their own reasons admit to their love.
Kari Trumbo has written a delightfully inspiring story weaving in trust, hope, ambition, near tragedy, love and romancing just to name a few things. I mean, what more could one want in a story?
Emmalyn Miles read it very nicely and I enjoyed this combination of author and narrator. Its a fitting story for this time of the year.
I listened to an audiobook version and my unbiased review above is given voluntarily.
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- Catrina P
- 01-21-19
Better Than First
This is a short sweet story of how Duncan shows Isla there is so much more to life than coming in first.
Another well written story by Kari Trumbo.
Lovely narration by Emmalyn Miles.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
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- Natalya
- 08-07-19
Bucket List
What are the twelve most important things on your bucket list?
Lovely, sweet, feel good romance that makes you feel like dancing (at the prom)!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions in this review are my own.
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- Yvonne T. Cruz
- 07-28-19
A clean Christian romance
This is a clean Christian contemporary romance about two individuals that have been friends since their youth.
Duncan Schmitz was homeless and Isla Florez’s family took him in.
Isla, has been in a wheelchair all her life and obsessed about entering the paralympic games with the help of Duncan as her coach.
Both are attracted to each other , but neither has wanted to take the chance of losing what they have.
When Duncan encourages Isla to write a bucket list, it gives them a chance to spend together away from training , and allows Isla an opportunity to see that life isn’t only about proving herself through her competition.
I have to confess that while I enjoyed Duncan as a caring , and dedicated individual, Isla came off a tad selfish and self-centered.
That said, it was thought provoking and I would definitely listen and/or read additional stories by this author. I did find that the narrator went too fast and had little intonation.
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- sharon maestas
- 07-29-19
Better than first
And now another great book I haven’t read or now listened to different types of books lately and really enjoyed the story all the challenges we face and the belief that we can make it through even the roughest times. Thank you again for another great read!!!
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- Lady M
- 12-27-19
sweet story
this was both a new to me author and narator. I liked the story a lot, not really preachy while still mentioning god and praying and church. which is what I prefer, like, it's there, but it's not all the story is about. as someone who has spent some time in a wheelchair, I loved the story itself, of how Duncan was always there. I don't want to spoil the story, but it was so adorable in places.
the narator was a little dry for me I wouldn't say robotic, but it felt more like she was just reading words, not really trying to bring the story to life. I won't avoid her going forward, buy not my first choice either
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- Virginia Jones
- 09-13-21
Being a first place winner under any circumstance.
I enjoyed listening to this story. Wonderful characters who show true love as they reach out to help others.
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- Karl hill
- 03-19-19
Such A Sweet Story!!
I am writing this review in March, and even though this is a book focused on Christmas you can listen to it any time of year.
Isla and Duncan are both the sweetest main characters. They have been friends for years, but they are afraid to let the other know they have deeper feelings as they don't want to mess up their friendship.
All Isla cares about is racing and Duncan is a youth pastor. Duncan tells Isla to make a list of 12 things she wants to do. He will try to make as many of them happen as he can. I won't give away anything else.
This book is perfect for those who love Hallmark, super sweet romances, friends to lovers, Christmas inspired books, etc.
I will listen to this story and over and over as it is so sweet! I will be trying other books by this author as I just loved this story.
The narration was nice as well. I felt like I was in the characters heads instead of listening to a narrator.
I received this audiobook at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
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- Gina Johnson
- 02-03-19
Struggles
A beautiful story of the struggles of a handicapped woman trying to prove that she is strong. While training to earn a coveted gold medal in the Paralympics and secretly in love with her best friend Duncan, a youth pastor her obsession will put a toll on their friendship and their blossoming love. I received a complimentary audio and this review is voluntary.
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