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  • The Olive Branch

  • By: Jo Thomas
  • Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
  • Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (289 ratings)

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The Olive Branch

By: Jo Thomas
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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Publisher's summary

Escape to Italy with The Olive Branch. The irresistibly romantic new novel from Jo Thomas, award-winning author of ebook runaway bestseller The Oyster Catcher.

It's amazing what you can buy online these days: memorabilia, fashion accessories, a crumbling Italian farmhouse...

After a Prosecco-fuelled girls' night in gets out of hand, Ruthie Collins awakes to discover that she has bid for her dream Italian home online - and won. Recently out of a relationship, a new start is just what Ruthie needs. Anything is better than sleeping on her mum's settee.

But arriving in Southern Italy, Ruthie doesn't know the first thing about running an olive farm. And with new neighbours, the tempestuous Marco Bellanouvo and his fiery family to contend with, all Ruthie wants is to go back home.

Life can change with the click of a mouse. But all good things - friendship, romance, and even the olive harvest - take time to grow. Can Ruthie finally put the past to rest and find her own piece of the Dolce Vita along the way?

©2015 Jo Thomas (P)2015 Headline Digital
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Love it!

This was a fabulous book! Made me feel like I wish I had bought this house online!

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More enjoyable than anticipated!

While the story can be predictable at times, the narration is wonderfully enjoyable and makes the story more real! This is a great book to listen to while driving or doing tasks that do not require your full attention.

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Overall Sweet Story, But Slightly Annoying Main Character

I generally loved the story! My only issue was that the last fee chapters, before the end of the book, the main character became very whiny, wishy-washy, and annoying. But it was a lovely story!

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Good Storyline, AWFUL Narrator

Would you try another book from Jo Thomas and/or Rachel Atkins?

I'd never listen to another book by this narrator.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Rachel Atkins?

No way! I spent the entire time turning up the volume and turning it back down. Atkins ruined this book for me. She alternated between yelling and whispering. Truly awful.

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Love in Italia!

This is a lovely story! Made me want to go on an adventure. I could see the scenery unfolding before me. Bravo!

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Darling

Great summer read! This is a darling story that will keep you on your toes.

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Easy entertaining summer fun

wanted something light for travel/beach/pool time and this was perfect. My first book by Jo Thomas and it did not dissapoint. Looking forward to seeing what else she has available on Audible

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Love LOVE love!

I absolutely fell in love with this story of Ruthie finding herself, love, and becoming Italian

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Exceptional

I loved every minute of it! Amazing storytelling by Rachel.... Jo is amazing with her words.

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Slow and repetitive

This story started out pretty good but about half way through became unbearably repetitive and cliche. I also couldn’t stand how the reader constantly whispered.

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