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The Next Life

By: Lise Gold, Madeleine Taylor
Narrated by: Abby Craden, Tessa Stavers
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Summary

After the painful divorce from her husband, Reina Amari, wealthy mother of two, has lost her sense of self. No longer wife and homemaker, she feels low, lonely, and purposeless in her huge mansion in the Hamptons.

Her life suddenly changes when she meets Belle, her new pool technician, who brings back feelings long forgotten. Her emotions conflicted, Belle roars into Reina’s life like a storm; the calm waters now a thing of the past, and Reina has no idea how to deal with the situation. 

Single mom Belle Rodgers services pools during the day and works for Hamptons’ Escorts a few nights a week. She loves giving her female clients the only thing their rich husbands can’t provide: an unforgettable night between the sheets. Belle’s number one rule is to not get emotionally invested, but when her secret crush Reina books her, that proves to be a tough challenge.

Between their differences in lifestyle and Belle having a less than conventional job, nothing is simple and they struggle to fight their undeniable chemistry. Can Reina come to terms with her sexuality? And can Belle find the trust to open herself up? Storms are beautiful, but they can also be destructive....

The Next Life: a sizzling collaboration from best-selling romance author, Lise Gold and erotica author, Madeleine Taylor.

©2021 Lise Gold Books (P)2021 Lise Gold Books
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Beautiful love story

I wasn't sure about this book in the first couple of chapters, however. the character development and the picture painted by the authors was very atmospheric. I felt as if I was really able to visualise what was going on.

If I'm honest I binged listened to the book. Every moment I could. Content is explicit in some places, so headphones were required, but the book left me smiling and wishing real life was really like this.

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narration a bit confusing....

The story is told in the third person, going back and forth between narrators. I find the narration done in this way is a bit confusing and it's not always clear who is talking, especially when the narrator's use a different voice to indicate when the other character is speaking during their 'part' !
The story is a cliché but always heading toward that happy ending I love so much !

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Awesome voices telling an awesome Love Story

„The Next Life“ is a wonderful story of the differences in Everyday Life in terms of origin, class, money, tradition and that Love is the only thing that makes all these hurdles and difficulties surmountable!
The attraction between Reina and Belle is palpable from the first minute and the chemistry between them is incredibly hot.
The difficulties and personal fears they both experience and must overcome have the right amount of tension to make this story really good!
The two fantastic voices of Abby Craden and Tessa Stavers makes the whole thing even hotter!
Lise Gold writes wonderful romances and Madeleine Taylor hot erotic love stories.
Combined, this book is really unique and extraordinarily beautiful!

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Great story

I really enjoyed the dynamic between the two narrators. It's also a beautifully written story.

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What a sweet story

I just LOVED this audiobook!!!! So much that I have listened to it twice more this week. Just because it’s such a sweet story with lovable characters and a “happy” feeling throughout the entire story.
I never thought I would be able to say I loved a book with one of the main characters working as an escort girl, but even this part of the story worked well.
I won’t write a review of the book because you can read teasers everywhere and I don’t want to spoil the story by letting you know more than you can already read on Goodreads, Audible and other book related pages - I just want to let you know it’s a great story and I hope you will fall in love with Belle and Reina too!
This book will definitely be on my “re-read/listen” forever 🙂

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True love will find a way

Such a heart felt story of self discovery......with fate making a path.... allowing exploration of love,  passion and togetherness.

This journey proves if  love is meant to be that nothing will stand in its way!

I really enjoyed this book and loved the chemistry between them both...

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Too good to be true …

… but all romances? Well with wonderful children, parents and friends who are understanding and tolerant everything was stacked in favour of this couple. It’s a well read and sweet story, well worth a listen.

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