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One House Over

By: Mary Monroe
Narrated by: Kentra Lynn, James Shippy
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New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe returns to the 1930s era of her acclaimed novel The Upper Room with a dazzling portrait of two very different couples whose friendship and fast times are no match for shattering betrayal.

A solid marriage, a thriving business, and the esteem of their close-knit Alabama community - Joyce and Odell Watson have every reason to count their blessings. Their marriage has given well-off Joyce a chance at the family she's always wanted - and granted Odell a once-in-a-lifetime shot to escape grinding poverty. But all that respectability and status comes at a cost. Just once, Joyce and Odell want to break loose and taste life's wild side, without consequences.

When their new neighbors turn out to be high-steppin' bootleggers Milton and Yvonne Hamilton, the Watsons plunge headlong into good times and fast living. For Joyce, Yvonne is someone she can show off to - and look down on. And Odell won't introduce crude, unsophisticated Milton to his friends - but is happy to let Milton ply him with free booze and good times. Milton hates being slighted and disrespected, and he's determined to do something about it. When Milton inadvertently discovers Odell's scandalous double life with a long-term mistress, he decides this is the perfect chance to wreck the Watsons' perfect world.

©2018 Mary Monroe (P)2018 Recorded Books
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GREAT! WANT MORE!

loved it! when is the next one out? I love Mary Monroe she is a great story teller.

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Loved it!

Like her other books it was great but the ending could have been better overall.

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sequel

cant wait for sequel. different ending. not used to her books ending as such. very different but excellent book as usual.

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WOW!

Love it! It left me wanting more.
I can't wait for the second book to come out.

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I loved it!

I love Mary Monroe’s stories and this one kept me wanting to see what happens next! The story was such a true depiction of the dumb decisions people made in those times. I truly enjoyed it, and can’t wait to start the next book in this series!

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Cliffhanger!

Good story that kept me engaged for the entire book. The ending definitely leaves you wanting more.

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Better

I actually enjoyed this book from Ms Monroe. It made me laugh out loud, cover my mouth in embarrassment and feel a host of other emotions. Great job. I’m looking forward to the other books in the series.

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Loved It!

I loved this book - I am always here for Mary Monroe novels and Kendra Lynn's narrations! This book not only held my attention, but made me laugh. Was mad when it ended - Please hurry with book 2!!

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The ending????

Let down by the ending. But I guess that means a sequel is coming?? Mary Monroe is my favorite author.

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Good but predictable

The female narrator over enunciated words which made her a bit obnoxious. The story was interesting and funny, it was predictable. Because it went back and forth with different narrators, sometimes repeating the story, it was easy to lose track of time. Looking forward to the next book and wrapping it up.

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