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Aubrey Vincent
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Marcio Catalano
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Jewel E. Ann
About this listen
"What lies beneath my veiled perfection is the ugly truth - my truth, my reality, my destiny."
Vivian Graham has an acceptance letter into Harvard, a badass tattoo, loyal friends, ties to marijuana, a penchant for Dunkin' Donuts, and her pesky V-card.
Everyday she takes the Red Line to her job at The Green Pot in Boston, while her friends enter the coveted, black iron gates to higher learning. The ramifications from a tragic accident have put her life on hold while time marches on for everyone around her.
After graduating from Harvard Law, Boston native Oliver Konrad moves to Portland to start his career and his life. Three years later, after a horrific discovery, he returns home to trade in his three-piece suit for leather work boots, and his suburban home for a condo in Cambridge.
All he brought back to the East Coast was an aversion to pillows, and secrets he keeps hidden behind a mysterious locked door. Oliver's days are predictable and his nights are lonely, until he meets Vivian on the subway. Her long raven hair, green eyes, and mile-long legs are achingly sexy, but the way she "innocently" fingers and licks her Boston Kreme doughnut can only be described in two words - complete torture.
When their paths cross at every turn, laughter is abundant, friendship is easy, and love is unintentional. However, their future seems improbable.
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Regret, she's a snarky little bitch. I've tried several times to regret the events that took place on June 5, 2008, but for the life of me, I can't. I'd never regret the pain, the suffering, or the heartache because they ultimately led me to the place I am in now. And I can't regret the place I am in now. What I still can't figure out is this: How is it possible that the single worst day of my life inadvertently became the very best day? Five years ago my life was irrevocably changed. Seventeen minutes was all it took to lose my best friend, to lose the love of my life.
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Where We Belong
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By: K. L. Grayson
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For You: Complete Collection
- By: Alexa Riley
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Tristan James, Lexi Richmond, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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Three novellas from Alexa Riley: Stay Close: A former Russian mafia soldier is hired to protect a friend’s daughter, but he knows he’ll do more than keep her safe - he’ll make her his. Forever. Hold Tight: A hotshot consultant hired to streamline Osbourne Corp. meets his match in Pandora Justice. Don’t Go: CEO Henry Osbourne has only ever desired one woman - the one who got away. She ran from a boy, but a man of power and persuasion now stands in his place.
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Okay once past the barely legal and baby focus
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By: Alexa Riley
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Finding Mr. Wrong
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So there I was, on a stage with two other men, being asked ridiculous questions by a woman I couldn't see, but whose voice made my pants tighten - and not around my ankles. Before I knew what was happening, I'd signed up for six weeks in paradise, isolated on an island for 42 days with a complete stranger. And when I finally laid eyes on the sexy brunette who belonged to that voice, a part of me thought this wouldn't be so bad.
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It’s meh
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By: Joanne Schwehm, and others
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Finn
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One look, one smile, and I didn't stand a chance. The instant my eyes landed on Presley Chambers, I was a goner. She was a force of nature that turned my world upside down. Sweet, sassy, and sexy as hell, she brought me to my knees. But she isn't just any woman, she's a gift, she's a goddess, she's my disease...and I'll fight like hell to erase her fears. Sometimes fate has other plans. Now our future is in her hands.
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SO GOOD I COULD LISTEN TO IT ALL OVER AGAIN
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By: Ahren Sanders
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The Charlotte Chronicles
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Charlotte and Nathan were supposed to be forever. They grew up together. Their families were intertwined. Charlotte was Nathan's first love. Nathan was Charlotte's first everything. Until they weren't. How do you hold on to the person you know in your heart you are supposed to be with when everything and everyone in the universe is telling you it's over? How many times does a heart break? When is enough enough? How long is forever?
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Love the story line!
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By: Jen Frederick
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Breaking a Legend
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As one of the big names at his family's gym, Legends, MMA star Rory Kavanagh is used to being in the spotlight - until a gruesome leg injury knocks him out of the cage. Rory is left feeling sidelined in more ways than one, battling the inner demons that come with losing the one shot at his dreams. Then Clare walks into his life and gives him a new dream: winning her heart. There aren't many new faces in Woodlawn these days, but this tough, beautiful stranger makes Rory want to get his life back into fighting shape.
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Love MMA stories
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By: Sarah Robinson
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Dear Life
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Four lives. Four stories. Four sets of letters. Four brave souls in need of guidance while facing life's greatest challenges. The anonymously published Dear Life program is designed to help them step outside of their comfort zones, face their obstacles, and relinquish their demons...and prove their existence.
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Grieving is not the time for this book
- By Macy on 07-18-20
By: Meghan Quinn
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Mend
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Before senior year, I was forced to move away, leaving behind the only man I have ever loved. He promised he'd love me forever. He vowed nothing would tear us apart. He swore he'd wait for me, but Jack lied. Six years later, when our paths cross again, his broad shoulders, rock-hard chest, and rippling muscles almost make me forget his betrayal. His rugged voice, tempting lips, and sinful smile make it harder for me to deny the feelings I still have for him. He wants to make me his again, but our past may be too much for us to overcome.
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4 solid stars
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By: Chelle Bliss
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One More Shot
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Drafted by the NHL at 18, Jordan Garrison was headed for fame, and there was only one person he wanted to share it with - Jessie Caplan. He was crazy in love with her and had finally told her so. They shared an amazing night...and then everything fell apart. Jessie tries not to think about the night she gave herself to Jordan - or how he broke her heart. She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she's staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years.
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DNF
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By: Victoria Denault
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Unsteady
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Desperate to find a new mechanic, the last thing Reddington expects is a woman to show up, let alone one with a sinful body, sharp tongue, and the inability to just do her job and not give him lip. He can't deny he's hoping to catch a view of her bent over a hood, but there's not a chance in hell that's going to happen. As much as Red wants to take her for a test drive, he knows he needs to keep his priorities straight.
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Story was great!
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By: Shey Stahl
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Kaleidoscope Hearts
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He was my older brother's best friend. He was never supposed to be mine. I thought we would get it out of our systems and move on. One of us did. One of us left. Now he's back, looking at me like he wants to devour me. And all those feelings I'd turned into anger are brewing into something else, something that terrifies me. He broke my heart last time. This time he'll obliterate it.
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OMG!!! Yawn!!
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By: Claire Contreras
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The Dragon's Tattoo: A Dragon Shifter Romance
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Anthony was my best friend and the first boy I ever kissed. The first boy I ever loved. I always thought we would be together. Then, he left town, and I never heard from him again. Now, there’s a new doctor at the hospital in the department where I work, and I can’t believe who it is. It’s Anthony.
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1/2 way through and BORING!
- By Amazon Customer on 03-31-21
By: Roxie Ray
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#1 Crush
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Tia Monroe was smart, sassy, and successful. Sure, she could get a little crazy at times - life around Tia was never boring - but that was part of her appeal. And while she didn't see herself as classically beautiful, she had no shortage of options in the boyfriend department. She just hadn't found one who held her interest. Until she laid eyes on Eric Larsson, and then it was lust at first sight. He packed the perfect mix of smoldering sexy and unapologetic cool into his blond-haired, blue-eyed, ridiculously hot six-foot-four frame.
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Cute laugh out loud story
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By: T Gephart
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Finding Our Course
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I fell in love with my brother's best friend the first time I laid eyes on him. He walked through the door, flashing me a crooked smile with his blue eyes shining bright. I knew in that instant he was the man of my dreams. As the years went on, my feelings grew stronger, waiting for the day he'd see me as more.
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Great story
- By Sonya B on 09-30-23
By: Ahren Sanders
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Lovers of angst-filled, new adult romances will not want to miss this gem. Reminding me of one of my favorite writers, Colleen Hoover, Jewel E. Ann grabs your attention from the very beginning and keeps you enthralled throughout. I love stories like this where you know that there are some deep dark demons lurking in the past that are prohibiting the main characters from finding their HEA, but you don't know exactly why. Reminiscent of a romantic suspense title (without the action scenes), Idle Bloom kept me guessing throughout as I slowly was able to decipher clues as to the pasts that kept haunting the hero and the heroine and as to whether they would finally be able to exorcise these evils by finding a new meaning of life with each other. Moreover, the superb narration by Aubrey Vincent and Marcio Catalano make this a natural title to experience in audiobook format.
Vivian Graham is living a lie. Although she was accepted to Harvard, she has been deferring her admission for two years (a secret she is keeping from her parents). Instead, she spends her days working for a shop that sells marijuana for medical purposes, riding the T to and from all the while enjoying her favorite weakness (Dunkin’ Donuts). She is basically sitting idle in a world that continues to evolve around her, including watching her childhood best friend complete his own Harvard degree. What could possibly cause someone to defer her dreams while standing by and watching others conquer theirs?
Oliver Konrad has already completed his Harvard degree (a law degree), but has traded in the corporate perks of firm life to go back home and become a manual laborer working for his brother's landscaping business. Meanwhile he maintains no social life to speak of, instead preferring to lead a solitary life. What could possibly cause someone to quit a successful law career and give up everything they have worked hard for to return home and become a recluse?
Both Vivian and Oliver have resolved themselves to a life of loneliness, but when they meet there is something deeply reminiscent of themselves in the other. Fight though they try, they little by little find themselves opening up to one another. But can two scarred souls possibly find healing love in one another?
Aubrey Vincent and Marcio Catalano narrate Idle Bloom in the typical new adult fashion with Ms. Vincent narrating the chapters from Vivian's point of view and Mr. Catalano the ones from Oliver's. This style works well for this book as it adds a natural divider between the thoughts and experiences of these two individuals that we slowly learn about as the story takes its course.
Both Ms. Vincent and Mr. Catalano do a good job of providing distinguishable voices for each one of the various characters. I particularly enjoyed Ms. Vincent's portrayal of Vivian which I found directly on point. Sounding just like a young adult, and baring a certain sense of vulnerability all the while maintaining great strength in unimaginably adverse circumstances, I highly enjoyed Ms. Vincent's narration and felt like it added to the appeal and heart tugging strings of this emotional story.
All in all, I highly recommend Idle Bloom to romance listeners that enjoy new adult themes. Moreover, whether you're a fan of audiobooks or haven't yet tried one, this romance has a great narration making it a good choice to pick up in audiobook format.
Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
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- Snoopyvet
- 10-10-16
No takebacks
What did you love best about Idle Bloom?
The was the hero and heroine helped each other and how they interacted wth each other
Who was your favorite character and why?
Vivian cause she was so real
Which character – as performed by Aubrey Vincent and Marcio Catalano – was your favorite?
Oliver as I love how Marcio brought him to life
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
No Takebacks
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I read this as the ebook first fell so in love with it I had to have the audio book version too. The audio book is amazing in fact the story is just one that has jumped on to my top 20 book list as it is just an outstanding story
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- Xkoqueen
- 07-23-16
Great book--fun, sexy, and serious
Would you listen to Idle Bloom again? Why?
I'd listen to Idle Bloom again mainly because I enjoyed the story. I also find that on a re-listen, I pick up a lot more details in the story than I did the first time around.
What other book might you compare Idle Bloom to and why?
Idle Bloom made me think of the author's upcoming release, One because the characters also have some big issues to deal with from their past but the book overall is fun and hopeful.
What does Aubrey Vincent and Marcio Catalano bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ms. Vincent and Mr. Catalano brought Viv and Oliver to life. Their animated narration was very entertaining. They made Viv and Oliver's banter feel real.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
While there were plenty of tear-jerker moments, more than anything this book made me laugh. Oliver and Vivian's banter is pithy and the comic situations they get into are funny.
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Idle Bloom by Jewel E. Ann is a new adult romance. This fabulous, moving story is told in dual POV. Both main characters are interesting and complex. They have an air of mystery about them, as you know something big has happened in the past. The past is revealed in bits and pieces as each is forced to deal with the horrific events that shaped their lives.
“Lost is a state of mind. You’ll find yourself when you acknowledge you’re exactly where you need to be in this moment.” --Vivian
Vivian Graham thinks of Oliver Konrad as her visual indulgence when she ogles him on the morning commute train through Boston. He and his handsome player-of-a-brother, Chance, are working as landscapers and handymen even though Oliver is meant to be doing something else with his career. Their great upbringing in a loving, open family has shaped them into kind, thoughtful and courteous men.
Vivian’s svelte body, emerald eyes, and long raven hair make her delicious to look at, however, she has no time for dating nonsense. She has plans, and those plans include getting her business degree from Harvard and then taking over the world of commerce. Even though her past has left her damaged, she remains hopeful and optimistic.
“I hope every day you take each other’s breath away. I hope every kiss feels like the first but ends like the last. I hope you always see the best versions of yourselves reflected in each other’s eyes. But mostly, I hope you wake up every morning next to each other because there’s no place in this world you’d rather be, instead of having nowhere else to go. May you always be each other’s home.” --Vivian
The secondary characters were fully developed and instrumental to the story. I adored Oliver’s parents and Vivian’s friends Alex and Sean. Vivian’s parents seemed like a throwback to the 1950s, but overall well-meaning parents. Vivian’s best friend from childhood, Kai, is the kind of self-centered person who sucks your battery dry. For the life of me, I cannot fathom why Vivian remained friends with him.
I loved Oliver and Vivian together. Their banter is pithy and funny. They’d be hilarious at a dinner party! Their chemistry is over the top. Was there angst? Yes. At times it was believable, and other times it seemed to require a bit of a stretch of the imagination. Once these two kids gave up the idea of “not dating”, their antics together are quintessential rom-com, and their intimacy is hot, hot, hot erotica.
The unconventional HEA is perfect for these two characters. Their lives will no longer be defined by their past. Their choices will not be defined by societal expectations. Their devotion to one another will defy gravity as they lift one another up over and over again.
The audiobook is fabulously narrated by Aubrey Vincent, Marcio Catalano
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- CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
- 07-15-16
A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY SET IN THE DEBRIS OF HEARTACHE & PAIN
This book packs so many feels into its storyline... secrets, heartache, passion, pain, heartbreaking dilemmas, friendship, dirty talk and hot sex, lust, forgiveness, patience, understanding, sorrow, humor, smooth banter and a love that transcends emotional turmoil and blooms into an unpredictable, indestructible and all consuming love.
Handsome 29 year old Oliver is afraid to look back or to look forward - he's just stuck in the here and now.. in grief and turmoil silently crying out from the earth shattering pain that he endured three years previously and is still haunting him now. Vivacious, fun-loving, beautiful and innocent 21 year old Vivian is also emotionally damaged and scarred but she's grasping onto life happy in the knowledge that she will never experience what so many other women experience in life because of her physical scars. She has insecurities but is happy with where her life is taking her - she feels safe to daydream about love and sex because she's sure they will never blossom into anything more... until she sees, then meets, Oliver and together they share their vulnerabilities, form an unbreakable connection, heal each other's heartbreak, learn to forgive and find happiness in each other's arms.
But it's not without its roller coaster of emotional events and dramas that will tug at your heartstrings at one point or another as the clues to Oliver's pain are slowly revealed and as Vivian tries desperately to help him overcome his loss. There's also Oliver's jealous side that morphs into rage when Vivian's male best friend is around because Oliver knows he comes with baggage and is no good for Vivian and yet he just can't stay away or let anyone else have her. It's a beautiful love story set amidst the emotional debris of a terrible tragedy that time is not healing - it's between two people who really get each other, empathize with each other, can't keep their hands off each other and deeply love one another. Told from both POV's and both narrators are great at bringing to life all the characters, emotions and heart of this amazing story.
Worth a credit? Oh 100% YES and I've liked other Jewel E Ann books before... but this one, well this one is simply unforgettable.
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- melissa
- 09-07-19
I loved this book
At first reading the reviews, I was not interested. I started to listen and couldn’t stop.
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- eml24
- 01-28-17
Just ok...not her best
I really struggled to continue reading and finish this book ... there was so much mushy love back and forth ...then he either kicks her out or she does ...then mushy 'devoted ' love....then repeat .. :/ argh!
Then the narrators are portraying their characters (and their female or male versions) either as sappy or as weak .
This was NOT my favorite J.E.A book, which is sad bcuz I've read her 'day's books and 'One', and those were amazing books !
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- lisa
- 08-27-18
LOL and heartbreak- A must read!!!!
This book was highly entertaining. From the beginning the characters snarky banter kept me smiling. I never LOL but so did with this book. 2 tortured souls, one way more than the other, find themselves in each other. While there is sadness, the humor far outweighs the rough patches. Simply adorable characters with great narrations.
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- Elena de la Concepcion
- 04-04-18
Good love story!!!
I loved this story between Ollie and Vivian, it was perfectly steamy and just what I needed!! Highly recommend!!!
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- Misty Walker
- 01-08-17
Loved it
Jewel E Ann wrote such a beautiful love story filled with humor and heat and honesty. I really loved it. Vivian Graham is a tough chick. She is open and completely accepting and has some hilarious characters built around her to prove it.
Oliver is closed and hurt and angry at life and refuses to move on but once his walls start to come down you see that he is really sensitive and observant and completely aware of Vivian.
Put them together and it is bound to be an explosive love story.
Aubrey and Marcio were great narrators for this story. Aubrey is new to me and I can't wait to listen to more evil Marcio is a veteran to me and I know what to expect from him and he never disappoints.
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- SairaM
- 11-28-16
Loved ever minute of Idle Bloom
I loved Vivian and Olivers story. Heartache, Second chances, and a Happily Ever After for more than one couple!!!!
Narrator's Marcio and Aubrey did amazing jobs!
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