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Narrated by:
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Nelson Hobbs
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Kate Rudd
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By:
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Aleatha Romig
About this listen
Second-chance, enemies-to-lovers, fake-date, little-sister’s-best-friend, forbidden, stand-alone contemporary romance.
Ricky Dunn is the equivalent to a splinter under my fingernail.
Romantic?
Right.
He’s the older brother of my best friend, and no matter how hard either of us try, we can’t seem to avoid each other. The problem started on the night my best friend and I graduated from high school. The party was joyous, a celebration.
That night, I willingly gave Ricky a part of me—more than the kiss we told others about.
Our deal was simple.
No strings.
Ricky kept his side of the bargain.
Years have passed.
Being from the same small town and crossing paths, I haven’t noticed how handsome he’s become or the way he’s filled out.
If you ask me, he hasn’t noticed me either.
Until he calls.
I’m working for a finance company, one he’s now interviewing for.
“Marilyn, will you be my date for the dinner with the partners? It’s only for one date and no strings.”
The problem is my heart hasn’t kept my side of our bargain.
I want at least one string.
Do I agree to his proposal, or do I turn him down flat?
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- Isha Coleman
- 09-27-24
Marilyn and Ricky are irresistible.
With a turn of the page and a twist of the heart, Marilyn and Ricky are irresistible. Romig speaks to the soul with versatility and personality. From laugh out loud to unexpected, One String is an endearing, yet fun surprise. A wild ride of heartache that dares to find it's sunshine.
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- PATRICIA
- 09-06-24
Ricky & Marilyn!
Oh Ricky and Marilyn! A little age gap, one night at Marilyn's graduation, and feelings that fester over the years all start this fantastic romance! Aleatha Romig had me listening to this one straight through so I could see how it all plays out! Ricky and Marilyn have one night, no strings, and when he finds out what she has given him, he pretty much ghosts her. Even though she knows the score, the pain he caused her at eighteen has followed her through her life. Now years later, Ricky shows back up in her life. An older graduate, he looks to her for help with prepping for a job at her practice. But will she be able to look past her hurt even years later? I loved this story, as Ricky realizes Marilyn's worth, her success and compassion over and not just her beauty. Marilyn finds it tough to get past her feelings, but knows her heart. But can she trust him? I was right there with both of them. Lots of feelings, lots of disappointment, lots of history and lots of love. It's fantastic and a joy to listen to.
Nelson Hobbs and Kate Rudd are perfectly cast for this fun listen. Hobbs is Ricky, dealing with his terrible decision as a young adult, and trying to better himself. He easily loses confidence and Hobbs is right there with the inflections that reveal every emotion. Rudd plays the hurt Marilyn, trying to find her footing with her feelings and being the supportive woman she knows she is. Love this team, they are right in the minds of their characters and made this listen come alive.
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- Jocelyne
- 10-14-24
Sweet Romance
This book is part of the Lighter Ones Series. Ricky and Marilyn's story is sweet, and engaging. I liked this little-sister’s-best-friend forbidden second chance romance. Nelson Hobbs and Kate Rudd did a good job bringing these characters, and this story to life. I enjoyed it. #WildfireMarketingSolutions
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