
The Best Laid Plans
The Best Men, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Connor Crais
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Vanessa Edwin
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By:
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Karla Sorensen
About this listen
A tough-as-leather football player. A happy-go-lucky historian. It’s love against all odds in a warm and emotional romance about found family, friendship, and the restorative powers of the heart.
Former Dallas football player Burke Barrett is weathering a lot of changes. He’s retired from football. He’s mourning the loss of his best friend. And now he’s been bequeathed a dilapidated house in northern Michigan he doesn’t want. To his surprise it comes with a long-legged, blindly optimistic renovation manager with big ideas for Burke’s inheritance. She’s passionate, irritating, and irresistible.
Restoration expert Charlotte Cunningham is used to rough exteriors. This surly client, with his stubbled jaw, towering physique, and inflexible attitude, is worth smoothing over. The attraction sizzles, and a proposal is in order: a romantic tryst to relieve the tension. No strings attached. A safe bet for both of them since Burke is prepared to renovate, sell, and move on.
A pet project with an end date. Does that go for love too? Burke must decide what he really wants and what he’s willing to risk. He should know by now that the best-laid plans can change in a heartbeat.
©2023 Karla Sorensen (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
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The Bombshell Effect
- By: Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Troy Duran, Melissa Moran
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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Allie Sutton just got a new job. Not one she wants, and definitely not one she's prepared for. She hadn't seen her dad in years, so the last thing she expects upon his sudden death is to inherit the thing he loved more than anything (or anyone)...the professional football team he owned for the last 20 years. Luke Pierson does not want a new boss. What he wants is to be a good father to his daughter, the best quarterback possible for his teammates. What he doesn't need is a blonde bombshell ruining the team's chances at another championship.
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Blown Away by this Bombshell Romance
- By Kelly - KCBookLover on 11-06-18
By: Karla Sorensen
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Trading Places
- By: Emily Duvall
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Monica King
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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From the outside looking in, socialite Lexi North’s life looks decadently perfect, right down to her diamond-dusted nails. But you know what they say about glass houses… When one night goes horribly wrong—with the whole world watching—she’s challenged to swap lives with the salty, albeit gorgeous, man she rear-ends with her car.
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An interesting plot
- By Ap2514 on 06-20-24
By: Emily Duvall
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The Plan
- By: Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Stella Hunter
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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Have you ever fake dated your bodyguard? I don't recommend it. Especially if he's anything like Erik Wilder: Former football player, world class know-it-all and unapologetic grump. To be clear, I didn't want a bodyguard (hence the fake dating idea). Most days, I can’t figure out why he wants the job either. We drive each other insane, probably because we’re as opposite as two people can be. He’s suspicious, never talks about his past and has the comfort skills of a cactus. I’m a happily-ever-after kind of girl who knows exactly what she wants out of life.
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- By Traci Bookstagram on 10-17-22
By: Karla Sorensen
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Lessons in Heartbreak
- The Kings
- By: Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Aiden Snow
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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It’s an unwritten rule somewhere: small-town librarians shall not commit spontaneous acts, for fear of mortal embarrassment. I’d certainly just proved it true, though hiring an escort was perfectly logical. How else should I overcome my fear of intimacy without risking heartbreak? Unfortunately, what came next wasn’t so logical. Instead of a dating coach, Griffin King showed up. Yes, that Griffin King: my childhood neighbor and now, to my dismay, an obscenely handsome pro football player. He’s not actually an escort, but how was I supposed to know that?
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Ruby and Griffin
- By Dezzylou on 06-15-25
By: Karla Sorensen
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Baking Me Crazy
- Donner Bakery, Book 1
- By: Smartypants Romance, Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley, Reba Buhr
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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I'm Levi Buchanan, and until five years ago, I thought the legend of my family's curse was a load of crazy, Southern nonsense. No curse can make you fall in love at first sight. No curse can force a true, deep, passionate, all-consuming love that will haunt you all the days of your life. Then I met Jocelyn Abernathy and I realized how completely wrong I was. The problem is, Jocelyn guards her feelings like well-armed soldier. She's the most beautiful, stubborn, infuriating woman I've ever met. Every time she talks, I want to kiss the living daylights out of her. But I can't.
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sweet, sexy love story
- By MF7557 on 08-05-20
By: Smartypants Romance, and others
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F*ck Marriage
- By: Tarryn Fisher
- Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Connor Crais
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Two years ago, Billie Tarrow's husband left her for another woman. Shamed and divorced, Billie retreated to her family home in Port Townsend, far from her old life in New York. After a near-death encounter, Billie decides to return to the city that took everything from her. But sometimes in the midst of heartache, hope suffocates the pain. Satcher Gable has carried a torch for Billie for 10 years. When she suddenly returns to New York a single woman, he can't believe his good fortune. But convincing Billie to walk away from her heartache is proving more difficult than he anticipated.
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So many emotions
- By AudioLover on 06-16-20
By: Tarryn Fisher
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Once Upon a Power Play
- Risky Business
- By: Jennifer Bonds
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Sidelined by a potentially career-ending injury, the only thing hockey player Ryan Douglas should be thinking about is his recovery. But after sharing a near-death experience with a spunky brunette, the only thing on his mind is five and a half feet of sexy sarcasm. And he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back in his bed - even if it means playing dirty. Chloe Jacobs is done with fairytales. And men. She’s kissed her share of frogs and what’s it gotten her? Dumped by text - again. The last thing she needs is a pushy, arrogant hockey player testing her resolve.
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Well then
- By nicole on 05-13-21
By: Jennifer Bonds
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The Love at First Sight Box Set
- By: Smartypants Romance, Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley, Reba Buhr, Natalie Duke
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
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I'm Levi Buchanan, and until five years ago, I thought the legend of my family's curse was a load of crazy, Southern nonsense. No curse can make you fall in love at first sight. No curse can force a true, deep, passionate, all-consuming love that will haunt you all the days of your life.
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It is a very good love story's Great job.
- By Louise on 05-03-25
By: Smartypants Romance, and others
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Missing Pieces
- By: Ivy Smoak
- Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Connor Crais
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
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He's still in love with his ex, and I refuse to be a consolation prize. So why did I just agree to a spur-of-the-moment road trip with him? I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm doing this for me. It has nothing to do with the gorgeous man staring at me like I'm a crazy person.
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Beautifully frustrating
- By Cre O. on 10-21-20
By: Ivy Smoak
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Not My Kind of Hero
- By: Pippa Grant
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Connor Crais
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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I knew fixing up my life with a fresh start on the hobby ranch I inherited in Hell’s Bells, Wyoming, would come with challenges. Things like snow. Wildlife. Local gossip about why my daughter and I are here. But the biggest challenge? My surly new tenant. He’s like a bear. Fascinating from a distance, but don’t get too close, or he’ll bite. His personality should be a good thing. I have no need of a new man in my life. But he’s not only my tenant; he’s also my daughter’s math teacher and soccer coach.
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Not a lot to recommend
- By SLAB on 08-29-23
By: Pippa Grant
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One and Only
- By: Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Chris Brinkley, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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Marrying Beckett Coleman is the best idea I've had in years. I can grant my sick dad’s wish to walk one of his daughters down the aisle, and Beckett has my help solving a custody situation with his daughter. Our plan is to spend a year together, then part ways. Easy, especially since I'm not his type, and he's not mine either. He’s too quiet and too serious. And while he’s distractingly gorgeous, he’s also my brother’s teammate. Beckett is fake husband material, not the real deal. I just have to remember that.
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A Single Dad Slow Burn
- By Sabrina (@romance.and.raindrops) on 05-29-23
By: Karla Sorensen
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Almost Pretend
- By: Nicole Snow
- Narrated by: Rock Engle, Carly Robins
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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Eleanor Lark is an upbeat illustrator plagued by headaches and unruly strawberry blonde hair. After a grueling cross-country flight, she blacks out cold. The brooding stranger who sat next to her grumping his way through the flight catches Elle as she falls. Neither expects the sweet chaos that happens next. August Marshall is stonehearted, insanely rich, and a master of corporate cleanups with major baggage of his own. The last man alive who needs a media frenzy after his airport heroics steal headlines. But August has a plan—ask Elle to marry him so their trouble disappears.
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Cute romcom
- By Alexis on 06-02-25
By: Nicole Snow
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Times like These
- A Rock Star Romance
- By: Julia Wolf
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Jennifer Blom
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
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Nick Fletcher has the voice of a god and a tongue as sharp as a knife. His words can cut, and this time, his quick temper has earned him an intruder in his life and on his tour. Dalia Brenner looks like a grown-up Annie gone bad, but he wants nothing to do with her pin-up-worthy curves and smart mouth. His method of dealing is to keep his head down, get through the tour, and then he'll never have to see her again.
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5 Star story!
- By Chris Cox on 10-25-20
By: Julia Wolf
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Mother Clucker
- A Hero Club Novel
- By: Cat Johnson, Hero Club
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Muffy Newtown
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
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Hermosa Beach seems to be the place for throwing together unlikely opposites. My rooster Rowdy and his new crush, Pixy the goat. Me and the obnoxiously cocky cowboy from Texas.... But unlike Rowdy and Pixy, there’s no way I’m going to fall for David Strickland. Nope. Not gonna happen. I could never be with a man so completely opposed to everything I believe...no matter how hot he is.
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Stupid!
- By Lisa on 05-21-20
By: Cat Johnson, and others
A lovable grump
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⭐ (Narrator) 4.5
🌶️ 2
🥵 Spicy chapters: 18, 20, 24, 28, 29
📚 Tropes/Themes: opposites attract, forced proximity, with benefits, no strings attached, trauma/healing, grief, slow burn
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🎙️ Dual narration (Connor Crais and Vanessa Edwins)
⏰ Approx 8 hours
💔 Triggers: best friend's death, discussions of grief, orphaned child
🛍️ Available: Now
💬 Well this story surprised me in the best way. A friend asked me what I thought about it and if I would recommend it to her and I said it was enjoyable but I didn't think there was much to it that really made it stand out. I don't mean that I'm a bad way, I love me some formulaic romance books! This story is honest, emotional, romantic and sweet.
So the main plot line in this book is about Burke inherited the house his best friend (Chris) and his wife were starting to remodel, prior to their death in a car accident. Charlotte is the historian Chris hired to help them do the restoration/remodel so they can get the house recognized as a historical building. I thought the story was going to be mainly focused on Burke and Charlotte but a lot of it focuses on Burke's grief and his struggle to process it/move forward.
Honestly the last third of the book was just so well done. I mean the whole book is good but the last third really stands out. It didn't make me cry, but it was really emotional. And I loved the slow burn tension and chemistry between Burke and Charlotte.
So I definitely recommend this story. It's just a really solid, engaging and well-written book. The narrators also did a great job (we all know how I feel about Daddy Connor 🫦) except I really just hate them trying to do the others voice.
great story
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Perfect Balance of Plot and Romance
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wonderful
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Wonderfully Emotional
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Swoony with an emotional punch
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The banter between Burke and Charlotte was so fun!
Burke receives an old house in Michigan from his college best friend in a will. He has no desire to live in Michigan after he just retired from the NFL. He’d rather be down in FL. When he arrives he meets the project manager for the house construction. It’s a passionate redhead and Burke knows he’s about to have a hard time not wanting to move forward with the home.
Grumpy/Sunshine
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loved it!
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A truly great story
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Grumpy/ sunshine
Close proximity
Slow burn
Found family
Burke is a former football player with a lot of emotional baggage. His feelings are locked up with the death of his best friend. The best friend that left him a money pit of a house in Michigan. He doesn’t want the house or to be in Michigan. He has plans to move to Florida with his sister and her kids. Dealing with a dilapidated house and responsibilities of renovations is not part of the plans. Especially when the renovation expert is an annoying know it all; even if she is a beautiful woman that he can’t stop think of.
Charlotte is passionate about renovating old homes and keeping them true to their original design. She loves it and knows that she will have to deal with people who sometimes do not share her visions. Burke doesn’t share her design passion but she hopes they can share another kind of passion.
They both have insecurities dealing with relationships/intimacy . Him with kissing and her with everything else. The slowly grow into more and the journey to HEA is bumpy.
It a long road to emptying the emotional baggage.
Great characters, wonderful banter, funny scenes to even out the emotional angst. Great first book in a series hopefully of great stores
Slow burn
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