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I Could Never

By: Penelope Ward
Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York
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Summary

From New York Times best-selling author Penelope Ward comes a new forbidden enemies-to-lovers story… 

It all started with an unexpected phone call.

Two years after my fiancé passed away in an accident, his father died suddenly, leaving Brad’s adult special-needs brother with no one to care for him. The next thing I knew, I was on a cross-country drive to New Hampshire where I’d be moving in to look after Scottie until I could get him into a group home.

The last thing I ever expected?

I wouldn’t be taking care of him alone.

Josh Mathers, my fiancé’s best friend—who also happened to be my sworn enemy—insisted he was the better person for the job. He told me to go back to California, and I told him where he could stick that demand. Our disdain for each other wasn’t anything new. It dated back to a text I’d accidentally read years ago. We hated each other. But we both loved Scottie, so neither of us budged. Now we were living together in a tiny house—with one available bedroom. Thank goodness it was only temporary.

Over time, I realized the broody jerk I thought I knew was different than I’d imagined.

I found myself slowly growing attached to someone I once considered the enemy...and growing attracted to him. Sure, both of us were guilt-ridden over Brad. We were also two grown people with pent-up frustration toward one another—stuck in a cabin in the woods. But this was Josh. I could never.

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Outstanding!

Penelope’s best by far and I’ve loved all her books so that gives you a peek into how good this book is. An emotional, heart warming and heart wrenching story. Sebastian and Andi are my favourite narrators and they told the story in a way only they can do. It’s my birthday tomorrow and I feel like I’ve just listened to my favourite birthday gift. Can’t wait for your next book Penelope and of course Sebastian and Andi narrating it. This is a must buy book!

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Absolutely fabulous

What an amazing story line. Accurate description of living with an autistic child/young adult. Tear jerker, laugh and a fabulous romance. Just brilliant

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sweet heartwarming

it takes a journey in life of guilt and happiness and struggle but thankfully you'll enjoy happy 😊

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Just beautiful!

Beautiful and endearing story I could not put down. Absolutely love these two readers! Thoroughly enjoyed!!

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Super sweet and highly emotional forbidden romance

What a refreshing, sensitive and emotional romantic drama.
When Brad is killed in a car accident he leaves behind his fiancé Carly, and his best friend Josh, two people who loved him very much, yet hated each other. Two years later they come together to care for Brad’s autistic brother (a grown man), following the death of his father. Discovering that it takes two to look after Scottie they call a truce, and lo and behold attraction becomes an issue. Dealing with a fully grown autistic man, battling feelings of guilt and sexual attraction all take it’s toll on the couple though, and emotions are high. I loved all the characters. Josh and his family were a blast, brotherly love and all that. Scottie was adorable, and both Carly and Josh were wonderful, patient and super caring with him, I loved that. An enjoyable, emotional and sexy small town romance. Narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York, the perfect couple. Loved it.

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Wow, Wow, Wow!!!

Wow 5 utterly amazing, emotional stars! I love all of Penelopes books but I think this is my new favourite. Carly, scotty and Josh now own my heart. Although this book deals with some difficult issues, I think Penelope did it justice. Andi Arndt and Seb Yo were fantastic as usual and really brought the story to life.

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Fabulous

Such a fabulous story with wonderful characters
So emotional and so true to life the everyday struggles that autism brings and the rewards that come too.
Loved it
Thank you x

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Super listen

Oh boy did I throughly enjoy this listen superbly narrated by simply THE best pair of narrators out there .
The story was so very different to most others your love for Scottie goes without saying truly heart wrenching, it certainly hand me in tears on more than one occasion I can’t help but award it a very worthy five stars and totally recommend to all

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Loved This!

I count this as a Christmas Fic, they go tree shopping, theres hot chocolate, it counts.

Where do you even begin to comment on complete perfection? This plot has it all, and the major character, while not saying much, is completely captivating. The author clearly has firsthand knowledge and has done a tremendous lot of research to write such a sensitive and interesting book. Scottie is a grown adult who suffers from severe autism. His solitary existence is disrupted when his father dies, and he is unable to communicate through speech. Unfy's only living legal relative is his aunt, who, quite rightly and without prejudice, is struggling to deal. Scottie has the mind and attitude of a child, and when things go wrong, he throws temper tantrums, etc. 200 pounds of guy is difficult to deal with, and Carly steps forward, Scottie's late brother's fiancée, as well as Jag, Ben's close friend. The story unfolds as the two take on the responsibility of caring for an extremely special needs boy. For such a profound and challenging topic, it is really skillfully written, edited, and flows so easily. It is not unpleasant to read and is sprinkled with wit and life experiences. The bond between the three is sweet and heartwarming. The reader is engulfed in romantic involvements and denial as Josh and Carly learn they don't dislike each other, but rather the contrary. There is a great HEA, but there are some fantastic obstacles and painful times to overcome first. This author never fails to captivate the reader, and her penmanship is superb.

Narration between Andi Ardnt and Sebastian York is always a winning combo.

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Loved it. Such a sweet story.

A story of Love, family and commitment. My niece has four children, her eldest son is severely autistic, like Scotty. She is a wonderful mother and recently said to me how she knows her eldest will always be with her - like Josh and Carly with Scotty - a life long commitment of love.
Loved the Trappist monks bit.
And as for the wonderful narrators they made the story shine.

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