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In the Unlikely Event

By: L.J. Shen
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Shane East, Muffy Newtown, Savannah Peachwood
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"The perfect blend of soul-crushing angst, laugh out loud wit, and heart-melting romance.” (Helena Hunting, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author)

From number one Amazon best seller L.J. Shen comes a new, star-crossed lovers romance about loss, love, and meeting The One when you are too young to know how to keep them.

Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.

A one-night stand born from vengeance in a foreign land.
An explosive chemistry neither of us could deny.
We signed a contract on the back of a Boar’s Head Pub napkin that said if we ever met again, we would drop everything and be together.
Eight years and thousands of miles later, he’s here.
In New York.
And he’s America’s music obsession.
The intangible Irish poet who brings record executives to their knees.
The blizzard in my perfect, unshaken snow globe.
Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king.
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant.
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands.
I have a career I love.
A boyfriend I adore.
An apartment, a roommate, a life.
I changed. He changed, too.
But Mal kept the napkin.
Question is, will I keep my word?

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A modern tale of tortured souls seeking their happily ever after

When a Jersey girl with a Disney princess’s name travels to rural Ireland to learn the truth about her past, she unexpectedly meets her prince. But Aurora and Malachy have just 24 hours of passion before they must say good-bye, bound only by a promise scribbled on a napkin that they’d reunite permanently if fate ever brought them back together—no seeking each other out allowed. Then reality, as it does, intervenes—along with myriad secrets that threaten their union. Get ready. This steamy listen, elevated by a stellar cast that includes Joe Arden and Shane East, had me chuckling, in a fit of frustration, tearing up, and even cringing at some hilarious asides. It’s a roller-coaster ride of emotions that is totally worthwhile. —Valerie B., Audible Editor

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Amazing

LJ Shen never disappoints. I have to admit I was a little distracted when I started but once I got through the 1st chapter I couldn’t stop. The narrators some if the best and among my favorites. The relationship of Mal and Rory was one a decade in the making all from a one night stand, a promise, misunderstanding and love. Great story to listen to “In The Unlikely Event” you need something to do.

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A beautiful story and phenomenal narration!

I have loved every single one of LJ Shen's books. This story is such a wonderous and beautiful story. The narrators brought it to life with amazing precision of each word and chapter. Redemption and forgiveness. True love and fate. Loved every moment of this book ❤️

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My favorite by L.J. Shen by far!

I'm at a loss for words. This is by far my favorite book by this author. Must read!!! Buy now!!!

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Heart wrenching and brutal! ❤️

Heart wrenching and brutal! ❤️

In the Unlikely Event was filled with so much love, angst, secrets and destiny for so many characters. I cried at the end of this story just because of all the emotions that it pulled from me.

Great Narration from all the narrators.

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Immense Pleasurable Never Put down Listen!!!!!!!!!

The only reason I went ahead and borrowed this book on Audible escape was the reviews. The summary sounded twisted and interesting but still thought this will be extremely stupid. This is my fist book by L.J. Shen and what a book. Now it's one of my top 10 books. It was creative, fun, hilarious, emotional hit. Its hard to figure out what to say so I'm going to do this backwards from my normal review. I'm going to start with my favorite parts.

OMG the notes! from the dead, Debbie, and the contract. They take this and skyrocket it.

Holy crap can you imagine what an inanimate object could say if they could talk. The contract on a bar napkin pisses and moans about the ketchup stain on it and that it expect to be thrown away and is surprised weeks later that its still around. The tears it wants to shed at the trash can. I couldn't help but full belly laugh with Delight and Glee waiting for him to speak again.

The others were great too, to get in-sites only they could shed about instances that occurred in their past and why they did what they did. did i enjoy them absolutely, but not as much as the contract, Although Debbie's made me hate her alot less and actually like her.

These in-sites were amazing because not only were they funny as hell, The narrators made everyone an individual even the notes and contract. The Narrators were AMAZING!! The accents were engrossing and addicting and Made me want to hear an Irish brogue rumbling in my ear.

Mal and Rori, 8 years Mal hating Rori for a perceived wrong and Rori dreaming of him until they meet again. Mal was sexy, brilliant, headstrong, and a heart of gold! Rori innocent, naive, strong, honorable, loving, and the two of them were magic. The chemistry was off the charts. It was impossible to put this book down. I had to bookmark it and put a timer on to fall asleep then pick up where it was bookmarked this morning. I just finished it damn i can;t wait to list to another by this author!!!
Is this worth a credit? ABSOLUTELY!! even though I listened to this through audible listen I will be spending the credit to own it.

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The twists and turns

There were so many twists and turns - different points of view. I love the complex nature of all these relationships because they’re real, people are messy. Even the candy bar had an opinion (ha!). There was melancholy, pain, laughter, anger, hope and above all love. It was a great ride beyond happily ever after.

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Amazing!!!!

Nothing prepared me for how this story pulled me in. It kept me hooked from beginning to end.
The narration was great too!

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Do it, listen and be transported.

The best listening experience. The drama, the romance, the pain! Oh my goodness and the Irish accent. Please write a sequel. Please please please!

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Awesome

I really loved how this played out. So many times I just wanted to skip to the end to get the answers because the anticipation was brutal!
Some of the steamy scenes made me cringe but still, overall, a great read.

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What a fantastic story! listened in 1 sitting.

What a wonderful story, with twist and turns, fairy tale type of everything happens for a reason...all things fall into place.... a young women finds out many things about her family while falling madly in love.... great listen..... I turned this on.....washed my dishes, cleaned my kitchen and cooked dinner....

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