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The Island Hideaway

By: Louise Candlish
Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
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Eleanor Blake, distraught after breaking up with her fiancé Will, decides to do what most would scarcely dare: Secretly follow him to the island hideaway where he's on holiday with the woman who took her place. But on the shimmering, sun-drenched Sicilian island of Panarea, distractions come in many forms and her fellow hotel guests Lewis and Frannie may not be all they seem either.

©2013 Louise Candlish (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd
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"Brilliantly funny and bittersweet" ( Cosmopolitan)

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Interesting

This book was interesting….however, I thought it was going to be something completely different. I had been looking for a mystery, thriller or suspense style, when I did a search. This title came up, so I got it. So that’s the only reason for my slight disappointment.

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not bad.

story had its moments the ending wasn't what I expected. it was just okay.

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Really Enjoyed This Mild Story

It’s nice to listen to a mild romance once in a while. The story is set in a nice setting with moderately tamed characters. The narration is excellent, too. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Every now and then, it’s just not the right time…

Unfortunately, the timing wasn't quite right for me. I’ve run across this with Audible over the years. While I appreciate the author’s craftsmanship and the narrator’s skills, this thriller didn’t quite resonate with me at this moment. I believe that timing can make all the difference in enjoying a book, so I’ll set this aside for now and may revisit it in the future.

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This is a perfect romance novel with travel notes

Where does The Island Hideaway rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very high in the category of interesting novels with a background in Italy.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eleanor because she is realistically interesting and a unique character.

What about Antonia Beamish’s performance did you like?

I liked the soft resonance of her voice. I liked that she did not "overact" the various voices when reading dialogue. She is talented.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quite a few, actually. I liked Eleanor's initial encounter with Franny. I liked the scene on the hydropo boat over to Siciliy with Lewis. Moments with Natalie, the nymphet were thoroughly believable and well-characterized.

Any additional comments?

This book made me happy, engaged and not wanting it to end. I also greatly appreciated that the author did not "wrap it all up" with a traditional ending. It was a very good and happy-making read. The descriptions of the islands were priceless.

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Refreshingly different plot!

Nothing… Really loved this story and this narrator! Not easy to write a light, but interesting twist on a Love story

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