Chronology confusing

I enjoyed the characters and story idea, but it was ruined by not being to keep track of the timelines. Sometimes it was the present, sometimes it was past 10 yrs when the characters were in college. Sometimes it was a dream sequence being described.

This was frustrating and detracted from the overall story. I almost gave up on the book.

Narration was clear and well paced.

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couldn't finish!

It started off OK but it needed some headings to make it clearer if it was current day or the past. I usually like Abby Craden's narration but this was quite monotone and depressing. The story went on way too long I got bored of waiting for something punchy to happen.

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amazing writing

goes to show that reviews are useless, as I love this book, yes it has flashbacks during same chapter but you need to concentrate and press the 30s button until used to style.
there's heartbreak for loss of parent, but also those hurt when one in a relationship actually loves someone else, no cheating but just as hurtful. At it's heart is a beautiful romance, firstlove, reunion, family ties, and friendship.
life is hard, we make bad choices, all love is complicated but so very worth it.
not her biggest fan, but Abbey craden gives a superb performance in what can be a harrowing tale.
almost a 6☆ title review

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jumping around.

the story was ok. very long winded. the confusing part for me was the jumping from todays events to 10 years in the past. perhaps I just need to listening again. Abby Craden was a A1 as normal.

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Too long

Great story but it’s too long. Over & over with the angst. It would have been 5* if it was half as long. Abbey brilliant as usual!

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Story line dragged

Started well, but dragged the story out too much. How much angst do you need

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Good story and narration

Well read by narrator. I was put off before by earlier reviews saying they couldn’t follow the past and then the present of the story. Yes story does jump from the present to the past but I didn’t find that a problem at all. Followed the story easily. Glad I gave it a chance.

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Absolutely awesome!

Very well written and read. The love making scenes are so descriptive and hot.
A beautiful story from start to finish, I loved it.

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Not the usual formulae

Very enjoyable listen, excellent narration as always from Abby Craden.
Most of the writing was tight and some really interesting descriptions of emotional and physical intimacy and the lack of it.
Could possibly have done with a shorter tease towards the end but can't fault it for value at 9 hours of story.
The flashbacks were done well although as I wasn't reading it made me work a little to place where we were, but I didn't have to work that hard.
Solid read and something a little different... hey its a romance you know where you're going to end up, its the journey that matters.

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Good story but format confusing for audiobook

I enjoyed the story but quite often found myself going back to figure out where I was in the timeline. I do like flashbacks but they weren’t titled so it got a bit confusing.

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