
Good Intentions
Brian's Secret , Part One
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Donnie Burgess
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When his plane touches down in Portland, all Brian Palmer is expecting to do is wink, flash a smile, and close another deal. That all changes when he sees Cassie sitting outside the airport, scared, hurt, and alone. He approaches her with nothing but good intentions....
That chance encounter triggers a series of events, which will repeatedly test Brian's character, values, and morals.
On the brink of closing the biggest deal of his life, Brian is faced with some very difficult choices. How much is he willing to do to help a girl in need? How far is he prepared to go to close a deal? And will he be able to live with his decisions?
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- Laura
- 02-09-16
good story
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."
good read. loved the narrator. willnlisten to more by the author and narrator
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- David
- 06-02-19
You know what they say about good intentions...
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
The story and narration kept me hooked, wondering what was going to happen next. It started off a little slow, and I wasn’t sure where it was going at first, but by the end I wanted more. I can’t wait to see what Burgess has in store for Brian’s Secret Part 2!
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- Janalyn
- 02-12-20
This is an example of nightmares we create our self.
When I first started reading this book I really thought Cassidy was running a scam on Brian. This book won’t you look past the story long has a Lotta implications about the bad decisions we make in our life. We find ourselves in situations that we create ourselves and wonder how it could happen to us. I found this book to be very interesting and it says it is book one I can only wonder what book 2 is going to be? I can’t wait! I recommend this to anyone who likes to be a fly on the wall and I guess that is anyone who likes reading books LOL! This at times can be very intense and robbers be very innocent and I’ll together it made for a great fun read.
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- Mari
- 04-02-16
Great story with a superb performance
If you could sum up Good Intentions in three words, what would they be?
I hate Brian
What did you like best about this story?
I found Brian's constant justifications for all his terrible decisions was quite amusing. He is clearly an awful person who thinks he is doing good things. The way he goes back in forth in his mind until he convinces himself he is making the right decision had me laughing out lout more than once.
Which character – as performed by Neal Arango – was your favorite?
From a performance standpoint, I'd have to say Neal's performance made me really feel for Cassie. I think he portrayed her very well. Also thought his portrayal of Crandall was very effective. It literally made my skin crawl whenever he spoke, he was so disgusting.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The ending was quite shocking, and I found myself so angry at Brian that if was reading the book, it probably would have made me throw it to the ground and stomp all over it.
Any additional comments?
Excited to see that this is the first of a series. Really interested to see where it goes from here.
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- CyberCowboy
- 05-31-19
Not what I expected, in a good way
I found myself relating to a lot of the choices Brian makes. I like to believe I wouldn't have been as self-centered as some were, but if I'm honest with myself I'm not sure.
THis isn't a story with some out-there premise that likely will never happen to someone. It's down to earth, real and honestly something that could happen to anyone on any day. What started out with the best of intentions can take twists and turns that you never expect.
I'm not sure honestly what I expected going into this book, part of the draw to it was that I share the male character's first name. Whatever I expected this wasn't it, and honestly I enjoyed it more because of it.
I was given a free copy of this book at my request in exchange for an honest review.
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- jjoneeight
- 02-08-16
Success comes at a cost!
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast. Brian finally landed his big deal, but not without the help of his young friend. He allowed her to help him reach his goal, but at what cost? This was such a good book, slow moving at first, but hooked me good about a quarter of the way through. I wasn't happy with the abrupt ending, but that only means I will have to read more by this author!
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- jstep
- 06-04-19
Unexpected, entertaining and poignant listen...
Good Intentions, Part One of Brian's Secret is a standalone of sorts. You can listen to this book and consider it complete and done if you'd like, as I feel that the ending of Part One was complete. But...you want to know what happens with Brian next. So I'll likely be listening to Part Two as well. What can I say about Good Intentions...well, first off, it's not a warm, fuzzy story. Be prepared for mentions of drugs, sexual acts, adultery, etc. If that doesn't both you and you like the occasional dark, noir type story, then this one is for you. Brian needs help making a deal. Cassie, with whom he has an atypical friendship with just happens to be the only one who can make said deal happen...
Neal Arango did a good job with the narration of this title. It was easy to tell the various characters apart and I enjoyed listening. I'd almost say that his narration reminded me a smidge of Rod Serling from The Twilight Zone. Very matter of fact. There wasn't tons of emotion in his narration, but the narration fit the story well, if that makes sense. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review.
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- April H.
- 01-24-16
Good Intentions
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"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."
The plot of this book is good, I felt it building from the start.I could feel the protaganist acting good to begin and then his confusion and guilt for what had happened.
I was glad to see this is part one of a trilogy, because of the abrupt ending of this part. I really love reoccurring characters and a deeper story line.
The narration was very good.
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- PattyH
- 06-08-19
Good intentions gone wrong
Brian first meets Cassie sitting on a bench. He wants to help her having found out about the abuse she suffered from her mother.
Cassie found an apartment and got a job but didn't have money for the deposit so Brian gives her the money.
After it's to late he realized he treated her not much better than her mother.
I wasn't thrilled with the ending but this is part one. hoping the next book will bring everything together.
The narrator has done a good job with his narration.
I received a copy of this audible free at my request. I gladly provide my review.
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- Jeff and Sabrena
- 06-05-19
Needs more character development
At first, Brian's behavior made sense, but as the story progressed, his decisions became less reasonable and more contrived. Given her history, Cassie's reaction near the end didn't make much sense either. Still, it was a good, but sad story, although I think it really had to end the way it did.
Neal Arango delivered a satisfactory performance, albeit overly melodramatic in places.
Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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