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The Anti-Boyfriend

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 stand-alone novel.  

At first, my neighbor Deacon frustrated me. Sure, he was great-looking and friendly. But our walls were thin, and on occasion, he’d bring women to his place and keep me awake while he “entertained” them. As a single mother to an infant, I didn’t appreciate it. So, finally, it was my turn.   

When my daughter wouldn’t stop wailing one night, Mr. Manwhore came knocking on my door. Miraculously, at the sound of his voice, Sunny stopped crying. And when he held her...she eventually fell asleep in his arms.  

Deacon was rough on the exterior, but apparently on the inside? Mr. Single-and-Ready-to-Mingle was a baby whisperer.  

After that night, we became friends. He’d go for coffee runs. Come over to chat. Normal friend stuff.  

But over time, our conversations ran deeper. We got closer. Until one night we crossed the line.  

Our friendship turned into a complicated mess.  

I’d gone and fallen for a guy who’d sworn off commitment and kids. I knew Deacon was starting to care for me too, even though Sunny and I didn’t fit into any plan he’d ever imagined for himself.  

He was wrong for me - so wrong that I’d dubbed him the “anti-boyfriend”.  

Then why did I wish more than anything that I could be the one woman to change him?

©2020 Penelope Ward (P)2020 Penelope Ward
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It was ok

This book was ok, but there was far too much of the hero being with other women for far too long. The drama towards the end seemed added on and made the story drag a bit, too. It just didn’t grab me emotionally as a story.

A couple of inconsistencies with reality that didn’t impact my rating, but I noticed: size two nappies for a 6 month old? Are American sizes different to the UK? In the UK babies are in that size not long after newborn. Secondly, the hero admires the heroine’s feet at one point. She was a professional ballerina! Ballerina’s feet are utterly battered from years of being brutalised. But as I said, these things didn’t affect my rating.

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Wow Just Wow!!

I absolutley loved listening to this book it only took me a day I couldn't put it down at all. Lovely heartfelt storyline which made me smile, gasp and nearly break down in tears. The narrators were perfect too Sebastian has a panty dropping voice which is obviously perfect for this part and Andi comes across as very relatable to the listener. Amazing work Penelope 😍

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Loved this book

Brilliant story the narration was excellent loved the characters would highly recommend this book sorry when it finished

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Great love story

I loved Carys and Deacon and their story was a bit different because it really was more off than on. I was expecting Deacon to be younger than Cary's but again that wasn't the case. Another little switch up. This really was an easy listen but it kept you intrigued as to where it was going. Loved it. But I love everything Penelope Ward writes.

Of course Andi Arndt and Sebastian Yorke did an amazing job as usual.

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👍

Absoulty love it the way it was written, the passion aswell you get some really hot flushes if you no what I mean 😉

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A beautiful heartfelt story ❤

Wow! This journey between Carys and Deacon was really moving. Both had issues to overcome which made their relationship all the more remarkable.
The narrators did an amazing job of bringing all the characters to life and I highly recommend this book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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So wholesome! 🥰 💕

I listen to a lot of angsty and kind of violent? Audio books, I tend to have a preference for them and from the title alone, I expected some angst from this one too but this one turned out to be super wholesome and unexpectedly, I enjoyed it!

In general, I tend to find "Wholesome" stories a little on the boring side so if I had known beforehand, I probably won't have chosen it but it would have been a mistake.

The story isn't crazy or really deep but it still remained interesting in a different way so I couldn't put it down at all and when it ended, it left my heart with a lighter feeling. Definitely a good listen for when you're feeling a little too heavy emotionally.

The narrators were great as usual also, I'm not a stranger to either of their works. They did an awesome job.

It was definitely worth listening to so I'm glad I misjudged it from the name. 😁

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A beautiful story

A beautiful love story with lessons in forgiveness and trust and the meaning of family

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Really lovely story

I really enjoyed this book. The narrators were amazing too. Loved the characters too. Really good

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a bit slow

not my favourite by this author I felt like I was forcing myself to finish it. The storyline was a bit slow as always though narration was excellent.

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