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The Best of All

By: Karla Sorensen
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Shane East
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Publisher's summary

He’s commitment phobic. She believes in happy endings. The twist of fate that binds them is a surprise they never saw coming in a bittersweet romance about instant family—and not-so-instant love.

A decade-old animosity is the only thing Liam Davies and Zoe Valentine have in common. Until their mutual best friends pass away and they’re appointed co-guardians of the trusting couple’s precocious toddler, Mira.

Liam is committed only to professional football. Relationship-wise, he’s even better at defense. Still wrestling with a tough childhood, he’s not cut out to be a father. Why his late best buddy believed in him, Liam has no idea.

An optimistic romantic, Zoe has always dreamed of a fairy-tale life. But even though Liam’s biceps make her dizzy and she can’t stop thinking about his lips on hers, he’s not exactly Prince Charming. With or without that brooding Brit, she is determined to make good on her friends’ last wish.

Forced into a predicament they never expected, Zoe and Liam are discovering things about each other that could scorch through boundaries, warm hearts, and change minds. And best of all, with their shared love for a pint-size surprise like Mira, they might just turn a house into a home.

©2024 by Dutch Girl Publishing, LLC. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Loved!

What a beautiful story. I didn’t expect to love Liam as much as I did after the first book. 😍🥰

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Sweet and emotional story

This author really captures the emotional elements and the narrators are wonderful. Sweet story and strong characters.

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❤️❤️

• Enemies to lovers
• Forced Proximity
• Grumpy/sunshine
• Sports Romance
• An adorable little 2 year old
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• Hilarious banter
• 3 hilarious old ladies
• The most heart felt apology

This book has left me completely speechless. I wasn't ready for this book to end! It was hands down one of my favorite Karla Sorensen books!

I'm such a huge fan of her writing. Her ability to capture sensitive topic and put them into the most heart-stopping words is just unbelievable! Grief isn't an easy topic to write about, but somehow, Karla did it and left me feeling everything those characters were feeling. Feelings I've never been personally able to put into words. Losing a best friend is hands down one of the hardest things I've ever experienced. 11 years later and the feelings are still so raw. Watching these two characters navigate the loss of their best friends was a very emotional ride put so beautifully into the perfect words.

"Even if the words were delivered with the very best of intentions, I kinda wanted to scream when someone told me they were sorry for my loss."

As heavy as this book was it was also full of the most hilarious banter.

Liam's character stole my heart from the start. He was such a grumpy character in the best way. I absolutely loved being inside of his head. He was so grumpy on the outside. But internally, he had the most beautiful heart he kept hidden safely surrounded by walls he had created from a very young age. Watching such a gruff man on the outside become vulnerable with a sassy 2 year old was amazing. I loved the way he talked to her like she was an adult!

"What is it?” I asked her. “And, no, I’m not reading that book again, so don’t even think about asking with that little face you make. It won’t work.”

Mira was so adorable!!!! I loved how she was such a large part of this book!! Karla did such an incredible job on her character!

It's so rare that I LOVE both main characters from the very start! But like Liam, Zoe also stole my heart from the very beginning. She navigated not only the loss of her best friends but also caring for their grieving two year old with such strength. She gave Liam grace when he deserved it in such an understanding way! Her strength was beautifully written. And so was her fiesty side. Even though she gave Liam grace, she wasn't afraid to put him in his place!

I seriously can't get over how well Karla brought all three of these characters to life.

Thank you for another incredible read!! And the ability to have read it early!!

the performance was perfect!!!

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5 stars all the way

Whew!! What a story! From laughing, to crying - it was a delicious, emotional, heartwarming story. AND narrators were TOP tier. So good.

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Beautiful story

This audio was very good both Samantha and Shane were incredible as always. Reading the summary it reminded me of the movie life as we know it which I loved but this book gave so much more. It’s a beautiful and moving story about moving forward in tragedy. I will be listening again in the future and would recommend

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LOVED Liam and Zoe's romance in audio!

Squeeze my heart! The Best of All by Karla Sorensen was a sweet, swoony, and emotional romance that had me all up in my feels from start to finish. Zoe and Liam’s love story was full of heartwarming moments and slow-burn so good spice that I could not stop listening until they finally spoke their truths and found their long-awaited HEA. This is a new favorite from Karla!

Samantha Brentmoor and Shane East perform this audiobook in dual narration, and Eastmoor strikes again with another memorable performance. Samantha created this fragile vulnerability in her voice to capture Zoe’s doubts and desires, making you long for her to find true happiness and peace. Her male British accented growl was on point, making Liam’s grumpiness loveable. Shane added a gruff, defensive edge to his tone encompassing Liam’s guarded exterior that slowly melted away as truths were revealed about the past that eventually made him irresistible. Both narrators added the perfect amount of longing and tension with the slow-burning chemistry between Zoe and Liam.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a hate-to-love romance with a grumpy hot football hunk, an optimistic book-loving heroine, new co-guardians, an adorable little girl who loves ducks, book club, lingering touches, advice-giving elderly women, declarations about the past, ladies' night, soothing massages, slow-burn steam, starting fresh, closure on the past, pool truths, bookstore first dates, and a HEA that proves the best is yet to come, then you will love Zoe and Liam’s romance. I always look forward to more from Karla Sorensen.

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The male and female narrators.

I really enjoyed this author. This was the first book of Karla Sorensen to which I have listened. Looking forward to more enjoyable books from this author

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Bloody Perfection!!

I’m obsessed with these two Karla, and the scarred but tender heart of Liam! Their love developed in such an honest way with no games, it had me smiling throughout. Thank you for such a wonderful work! I laughed, sighed and had all the feels!

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Slow Burn

A good heartfelt story with amazing slow burn and banter. The narrator’s were perfect for this book.

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loved it

I really enjoyed reading this author.  I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.

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