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The First Time We Met
- Narrated by: Helen Colby
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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Summary
What if you met The One on his wedding day?
Izzy doesn’t believe in love at first sight, but when Sam walks into the café where she works one winter’s morning, she knows without a doubt that he’s the one. Too bad Sam’s getting married. Today.
Nearly a year later, Izzy still can’t stop thinking about Sam, the one that got away, but she knows it’s time to move on: He’s a married man and probably wouldn’t recognize her if he passed her on the street.
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When Izzy and Sam’s paths finally cross again, everything has changed. But with the Atlantic Ocean and decades of baggage between them, they are about to find out whether some obstacles are too big for even true love to overcome.
An unforgettable love story about what happens when the stars finally align. Fans of One Day in December, The Day We Met, and Jojo Moyes will fall head over heels for The First Time We Met.
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- Kindle Customer
- 19-03-21
I was gripped
loved this !! couldn't stop listening. such a gorgeous love story . Worth a listen
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- Sarah Potter
- 24-02-21
First Jo Lovett novel
Absolutely loved listening to this funny and heart warming love story by Jo Lovett. It was very easy to warm to the characters as the narrator really brought them to life. Light hearted and easy listening perfect during tough times.
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- C' O'S
- 22-02-21
Great Story.
Lovely story right from the start. Interesting from start to finish. definitely recommend it .
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- Jacqueline Torr
- 25-01-21
One of the best!
This is one of the best audio books I've listened to since I started listening! New author and narrator for me but will definitely be looking out for more by them both! Can't recommend it enough.
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- SCook
- 18-01-21
Easy listening but terrible accents!
I didn’t get on with the narration, the accents are really bad - especially the American accent of Sam. Which makes it difficult to be invested in his story. Although, an overall easy listen (once you get used to the accents!).