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  • The Next Always

  • Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 1
  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
  • Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (228 ratings)
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The Next Always

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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Summary

The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, the changing of hands, and even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major face-lift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. As the architect in the family, Beckett’s social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there’s another project he’s got his eye on: the girl he’s been waiting to kiss since he was sixteen.

After losing her husband and returning to her hometown, Clare Brewster soon settles into her life as the mother of three young sons while running the town’s bookstore. Though busy and with little time for romance, Clare is drawn across the street by Beckett’s transformation of the old inn, wanting to take a closer look… at both the building and the man behind it.

With the grand opening inching closer, Beckett is happy to give Clare a private tour - one room at a time, in between blueprint meetings and kindergarten pickups. It’s no first date, but these stolen moments are the beginning of something that could arouse the secret yearning that resides in Clare’s independent heart - and open the door to the extraordinary adventure of what comes next....

©2011 Nora Roberts (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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I'm hooked!

I have always enjoyed Nora Roberts books and going audible has been the best thing ever, as Macleod Andrews, has completely brought the book to life. Any chore which I used to dread, I couldn't wait to do, as it meant I could listen to this book as I cleaned, ironed and took the dog out (in the rain!). Nora Roberts is amazing at connecting you with real characters and I have so enjoyed getting to know Claire and Beckett. I feel connected and that is what a good book does. Brilliant!

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I gave up at chapter 3

What would have made The Next Always better?

Sorry I found the readers accent too much for me to listen too - the story as far as chapter 3 was OK

How could the performance have been better?

not such a strong accent for the reader (it maybe because I'm a Brit that it's too much for me to listen too for long periods)

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Enjoyed every minute was really sad when it ended

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would. It was a really good story and I was left wanting more. I hope there are going to be sequels where the other friends get a good life too.

What other book might you compare The Next Always to, and why?

I wouldn't compare it to anything. I thought it was quite original in it's story especially a woman with three kids getting a love life!

What does MacLeod Andrews bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I enjoyed his reading very much as he brought the characters to life. The choice of narrator is extremely important to a story and I think whoever chose MacLeod Andrews got it spot on with this book.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Widowed, business woman with three kids gets herself a love life....there's hope for the rest of us yet!!!

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and could have listened for a whole lot longer. I really wanted her friends to end up with his brothers too....but, that could be a whole other book!

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Narrator ruined the story

I'm afraid I really didn't enjoy the book and didn't finish it because the narrator was dreadfully dull. I found myself drifting off and not listening. really ruined a book that I'm sure i would have otherwise enjoyed.

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Love

Loved it great story to listen to while out walking the dog or doing house work

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Run of the mill Roberts

Three hunky brothers are converting an old inn. Everyone in town is really keen to see it up and running again, especially the book store owner who has a crush on one of the brothers.

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A thin plot

I was disappointed with this book compared with others by Nora Robert’s because there was very little to the plot. The narration didn’t help because it was really difficult to tell which character was speaking.

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Heartwarming story

Wonderful characters skilfully crafted in a rich family storyline set in a close community. Excellent narration

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Loved this series

I loved this series and the narrator really brought the story to life even the love scenes.

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Really good xx

Absolutely LOVED the character voices, especially the kids. The one "mom!!!" had me in tears laughing. Can't wait to hear the rest x

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