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The Catch

Summer Nights Series, Book 1

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The Catch

By: Lauren H. Mae
Narrated by: Amanda Friday
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Catia Roday has learned the hard way that love always disappoints, so when she finds herself falling for Josh Rideout—the handsome, charming, seemingly-perfect guy she just met on vacation—only to find out they hail from neighboring towns, she has one question: what's the catch?

Unwilling to let love make a fool of her again, Cat tries desperately to ignore the chemistry between her and Josh, but it isn't easy when their vacation plans keep overlapping. With the universe constantly throwing them together, and her friends practically staging an intervention to tell her she's making a huge mistake, she decides to prove her point once and for all. On the way home, she makes a bet. She'll take her budding vacation romance back to the real world, and when she proves Josh is too good to be true, she wins! (And she avoids another heartbreak.)

What ensues is a series of tests and games with Josh one step ahead of her the whole time, until Cat realizes the friendly wager has her betting against the one man who can revive her faith in love. Worse yet, it turns out Josh might not be the gambling type.

©2019 Lauren H. Mae (P)2022 Tantor
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Keeps you in gulf with the love story as if you are watching a soap opera. Rooting for your favorite couple to end up together. This book was not a disappointment

Soap opera hanger

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I loved the story of Josh and Katia. Did not want it to end.

Great story

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I love the story line, but hated that it ended so abruptly. I wish they would have went through to the engagement scene and possible a snippet of marriage.

Loved the book

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Loved this love story that almost didn’t happen. A great example of how we sabotage our own lives of finding happiness & believing we don’t deserve it. Great narrator also.

WONDERFUL

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This story had a few disappointing moments and the ending seemed rushed, but it was interesting enough to make me mad it was ending. I really enjoyed the different characters in their friend groups and would really like to read their stories too. I would have enjoyed it more if the narrator hadn’t read it like a 3rd grader taking her turn reading out loud in class. Although, I did appreciate that she didn’t over exaggerate the male voices. Overall, I see potential to really like this author.

Enjoyable characters

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Storyline was strong with good backstory that evolved organically. The whiny parts, though annoying, much like life - keeping it real.

Bachelorette Weekend Meet Cute

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Although this book was pretty simple, it was cute and I found myself rooting for the characters. I have listened to some pretty crazy stories lately so this was a nice palate cleanser lol

Simple and Cute

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