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Small Town Rumors

By: Carolyn Brown
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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Publisher's summary

From New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a funny heartache of a novel about overcoming the past, confronting the future, and defying all expectations.

Everyone is talking about Jennie Sue Baker and the mess she made of her life in New York. The former high school queen bee - and wealthy darling of Bloom, Texas - has returned home after all these years, riding on a common bus and bearing two bounced alimony checks. In a town that thrives on gossip, Jennie’s fall from grace has shamed her mother, set the town buzzing, and caused old, jealous enemies to whisper in delight. They say she’s taken a job as a housekeeper, gotten a garage apartment, and might be crushing on Rick Lawson, a simple farmer with modest dreams.

As romance starts to bud, Jennie relishes what it means to follow her heart, find real new friends, and finally be herself - regardless of all the lying town chatter. But fate has another twist in store. Rumor has it that Jennie now stands to lose what matters most…unless she can convince Rick of one true thing - and that’s love.

©2018 Carolyn Brown (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved
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I truly enjoyed this book. I listened to it on audible. It was perfect, I put my phone in my pocket and was able to listen to this book while cleaning.

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Sorry - Not my cup of Tea

As i said above - Sorry - Not my cup of Tea . The Narrator was actually great, But the story line was totally for Women only,

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Loved it!

Loved the story line. This would be a show I could bing watch! Very heartwarming story.

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Awesome Narrator

Loved listening to the narrator. Great voice!! The love story was awesome. Great southern love story!!

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Great book!

What a wonderful book. I love Nadine and Lettie characters. Jenny Sue shows such strength of character. So many mountains have been overcome in an emotional reunion. Healing and love brought peace to all.

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Performance was mediocre

The story was one told a million times just a different variation. It was easy listening and I enjoyed it but it was very predictable.
I was disappointed in the narration. The narrator’s voice was irritating when she tried to speak like a man. The story was supposed to be set in West Texas but the wording and accent of the narrator was all wrong for West Texas. I know that because I’ve lived there. It sounded more like Alabama or Georgia; a southern bell type speech and wording.
It’s a typical Carolyn Brown novel. If you like her you’ll probably like this book.

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Fluffy and fun.

This is pure escapism and fluff. Sometimes you need that! Occasionally it’s fun to read a book that isn’t complicated and doesn’t require much thought. I enjoyed this book for what it is.

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fun listen

it was a fun and easy listen. Entertaining and good narration. The story was an entertaining example of a gossipy small town.

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Cute story

Light & fun , cute story with a happy ending , great for a weekend drive or getaway ❤️

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Story to Listen to and Relax

The narration was good and added to the small town feel of the characters. The story was predictable making it one you could multitask to while listening.

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