GREAT!

This is a slow burn romance that is witty, funny, loving, clever, and just plain beautiful. It portrayed the characters in depth emotions and followed them to the HEA and how small town families and friends deal with life changes. It is simply beautifully written and excellently narrated.
I recommend this audio book. 👌

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A spin off of Breaking Character

I was surprised that I enjoyed this as much as I did. Not to denigrate Lee Winter in any way - I just doubted I would enjoy anything else as much as Breaking Character (my favourite of Lee Winter’s). However, it was a pleasure to listen to a spin-off, even though I couldn’t quite convince myself that Alex, Skye, Chloe, Summer and especially Elizabeth’s voices sounded right after the sultry tones of Angela Dawes reading Breaking Character.
As for the story itself - as usual well-written and entertaining, which meant I listened late into the night. I really enjoyed the mix and depth of characters and personalities and at times found myself chuckling and smiling to myself, or alternatively sucking in a breath with widened eyes.
I now want to see the Shezan film and visit New Zealand.

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Insight into NZ

I did like the cultural references to New Zeeland, that was refreshing.
I also liked the adopted family element.

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Good listen, sweet and funny.

I missed Angela Dawe’s narration very much, this narrator is good but feel there’s so much more put into the character’s in a book when Angela reads them, she’s the ultimate I think. I did adore the inclusion of Bess and Summer from ‘Breaking Character’ and even the Elena Bartel name drop (The Brutal Truth) , Queen of ice queen’s and so far my favourite Lee Winter book, thanks Lee, that was wonderful!

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Save your money & read the ebook instead!

I can't give an indepth review about this audiobook, as I couldn't finish it. Which, I suppose could speak volumes. I really like the story & have bought the ebook to finish it, but I can't abide the dreadful performance of the narrator.

I loved Alex in Breaking Character & was exciting to get to know her more. However, the narrator of this audiobook is absolutely dreadful. I was prepared to give her a fair shot, as I know anyone trying to fill Angela Dawe's shoes would fail. However, Claire Alain can't even seem to do a believable British accent, which for a story about a British director is a big problem. Her portrayal of Bess was laughable & Alex actually sounded South African at certain points. I can't keep listening to this audiobook, as the narration is actually ruining the story.

Save your money & read the ebook instead.

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should have come across so much better

I mostly enjoyed the story. Liked the mentions from other stories.

The stereotyping of British accents and culture was a big disappointment though. Pretty cringy at some points.

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changing the script 👍

really good story line with a off duty police officer and a film director, really good characters and really brilliant narration thanks

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Fabulous

Loved the fabulous writing. Loved all the different rich and varied plot lines. Loved the variety of characters and all their different stories. Loved that the landscape is like another character in the story. Loved the narrator's sensitive delivery. Loved that the story is free from qu€€r culture and tran§ politics when so many writers who claim to write saphic romance shove these things down our throats these days, Loved that it is full of diversity without selling out women, lesbians or gay men and that it is a lovely traditional romance without power dynamics or kinky $ex stuff. Thank you Lee Winters you are a breath of fresh air, and a star⭐

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Changing the voice.

I always enjoy reading and listening to Lee's books. Only one downside who has abducted Bess. Shame her voice was so different, otherwise I loved the narration.

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unfortunately not a good read.

unfortunately I spent more time rewinding this book to work who was saying what to whom than enjoying this read. There was no connection between the 2 main characters at all, little to no emotional support and the whole romance was none existent. So bad I'm considering returning this read straight away. A real shame as I was really looking forward to this book.

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