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The Man I Can't Have

Ward Duet, Book 1

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The Man I Can't Have

By: Shanora Williams
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Scott Rider
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It started as as a simple search for a landscape designer.

I wanted a beautiful backyard for my new home, and my neighbors suggested I look into ward landscaping and design. The owner had no pictures of himself on his website. Just a portfolio of nice outdoor sitting areas, pools, and vibrant gardens that I’d always dreamed of having.

Of course, I hired him. I expected to meet an average guy, but Mr. Marcel Ward is far from your average man. He’s handsome, well-built, and his smile - though a rare trait - is truly infectious. He’s every woman’s dream - a handsome, older man who doesn’t mind getting down and dirty to create something beautiful all because of his passion for it.

Unfortunately, that lucky woman can’t be me. Although Mr. Ward tests my limits, quickens my breath, and makes my heart skip a beat when he’s around, I’ve made a promise to devote myself to my husband.

So, why am I falling for a man I know I can’t have?

©2019 Shanora Williams (P)2020 Shanora Williams Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Heartfelt
Engaging Drama • Surprising Twists • Emotional Narration • Well-written Story • Great Male Voice • Good Voice Inflection
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I really enjoyed this story. I think it’s well done and keeps you engaged and rooting for the FMC. The female narrator isn’t very good at inflection however. It often sounds like she’s asking a question in the middle of a sentence which is a little off-putting.

Good story but the female narrator just okay

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I'm such a fan girl of this author. lol This book is so good. The male narrator is everything! I love his voice and accent. This author always has me so wrapped up in the drama in her books! I literally sit on the edge of my seat with all her books. Highly recommend this book.

Wasn't expecting the ending

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Well written book of an emotionally complex subject matter. Scott Rider is ❤️. Lacy Laurel’s Gabby voice is great. Her male voices and strange “accent?” for Kyle is awful. Worth tolerating though for the story...

Great

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I'm totally in love with Shanora Williams books! This book will draw you in and you'll find yourself wanting more.

Great Read

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This is a well written book. While the plot is a little taboo these things happen in life. Gabby felt a great responsibility to her family so she did what she thought she had to do. Once she met Marcel she questioned her choices. Just a good story with great narration.

Great Listen

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I love how the first book told the story. Tethered second book filled every gap and was much more detailed. I love a happy ending. Im working on reading all of Shanora Williams books.

The Plot Thickens

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Great listen going to listen to the next book in the series right noOoowwww.

loved it

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Well written story with a few surprises at the end. I enjoyed reading this story. Narration was fine.

Marcel would make a great boyfriend

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It was exciting and had many great moments, but I felt like the story was very typical. Overall, a good story though!

Typical Plot Twist

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This was such a good book/duet. While the MMC was a Landscape Architect, he was a normal guy. The FMC was younger and establishing her career. A beautiful young wife and a handsome landscape architect hired to transform her backyard- what could possibly go wrong?

Gabby is missing something in her life, but she can't put her finger on it but knows she wants something to make her burn. Marcel is running from painful memories, using work and an escort to escape. The chemistry between these two people blurs the lines of business and friendship. They give in to their desires with disastrous results. There are heavy themes in this book proceed with caution.

The narrators really brought out the emotions of the characters. I'm a fan of Lacy Laurel's narration but Scott Rider was new to me. I enjoyed his take on Marcel.

Gabby and Marcel - secrets always come to light

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