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Aunt Ivy's Cottage
- By: Kristin Harper
- Narrated by: Katie Beudert
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
All Zoey’s happiest childhood memories are of her great-aunt Ivy’s rickety cottage on Dune Island, being spoiled with cranberry ice cream, and watching the tides change from the rooftop. Now, heartbroken from a recent breakup, Zoey can see her elderly aunt’s spark is fading and decides to move to the island, so they can care for each other. When she arrives to find her cousin, Mark, sitting at the solid oak kitchen table, she knows why Aunt Ivy hasn’t been herself. Because Mark - next in line to inherit the house - is pushing Ivy to move into a nursing home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Mrs P C on 24-04-21
- Aunt Ivy's Cottage
- By: Kristin Harper
- Narrated by: Katie Beudert
To predictable and repetitive
Reviewed: 10-09-24
The narrator’s use of voice change was too much.
The old lady ( aunt Ivy) and the teenager (Abigail) almost the same. Made listening difficult.
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I Let You Go
- By: Clare Mackintosh
- Narrated by: David Thorpe, Julia Barrie
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,791
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,773
A tragic accident. It all happened so quickly. She couldn't have prevented it. Could she? In a split second, Jenna Gray's world descends into a nightmare. Her only hope of moving on is to walk away from everything she knows to start afresh. Desperate to escape, Jenna moves to a remote cottage on the Welsh coast, but she is haunted by her fears, her grief, and her memories of a cruel November night that changed her life forever. Slowly Jenna begins to glimpse the potential for happiness in her future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous debut!
- By Ann D on 09-05-15
- I Let You Go
- By: Clare Mackintosh
- Narrated by: David Thorpe, Julia Barrie
Well read and gripping story
Reviewed: 26-10-23
I didn’t know if this would be something I would enjoy but I was gripped from the start.
I like the way the narration switched from male to female for each character. Often I’ve listened to audio books where one narrator tries to do all the voices and it can be very irritating.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a bit of intrigue.
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The Summer Escape
- Isles of Scilly, Book 3
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8
Single-mother Beth desperately needs a break. Grieving the loss of her mother, she sets off to the Isles of Scilly with her five-year-old daughter, Ellie. Their holiday cottage is utterly charming, but it’s meeting Trystan–the owner of the cottage–that makes Beth’s stay so perfect.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this series - such an easy listen
- By Amazon Customer on 16-11-24
- The Summer Escape
- Isles of Scilly, Book 3
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
The narration spoils it
Reviewed: 07-07-23
Well I’ve tried with these books. I think I’d be better off actually reading them.
The narration is just awful. Silly voice and a constant on the edge of tears tone.
Spoiled it for me.
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A Change of Heart
- Isles of Scilly, Book 2
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground. Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island. When Kit declares he’s in love with her, she’s forced to deny her feelings. There’s too much to lose for her to do anything else.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Long winded way to get two people together.
- By Jastevina on 06-07-23
- A Change of Heart
- Isles of Scilly, Book 2
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
Long winded way to get two people together.
Reviewed: 06-07-23
I hoped it would get better. It didn’t.
Nothing much about the Isles of Scilly, just a waffle about the inevitable characters getting together.
Again I found the constant sob tone of the narration very irritating!
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The Weekend Getaway
- Isles of Scilly, Book 1
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
The chemistry between Keira and Noah is instant. It only takes one date for Keira to realize there’s something special between them. When Noah invites her to a family party in his hometown, she eagerly agrees, and by the end of their weekend away, she’s absolutely head over heels. Not only for Noah, but for his close-knit family and the stunning Isles of Scilly. There’s just one problem: Noah’s about to move back home, and his plans can’t be altered.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it
- By Mrs Nicola on 28-09-23
- The Weekend Getaway
- Isles of Scilly, Book 1
- By: Hannah Ellis
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
I had high hopes
Reviewed: 20-06-23
I’m going to the Scilly isles (sorry…isles of Scilly) this year so was keen to read these books.
I decided on Audible so I can work while listening.
I wish I’d read the book instead.
The story isn’t really about life on Scilly but some long dragged out love story and I found the narration irritating with the pleading sobbing tone one moment and the over sweet tone the next.
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Do They Know It's Christmas Yet?
- They Took a Trip Back to 1984 and Broke It.
- By: James Crookes
- Narrated by: James Crookes
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 500
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 473
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 473
Thirty-somethings Tash and her brother Jamie didn’t mean to time travel back to October 1984, but bizarrely, they did, on the very day that Bob Geldof watched the BBC news report which moved him to form Band Aid and record “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Except their arrival caused him to miss it. So because of them, there’ll be no Band Aid, no "USA for Africa", and no "Live Aid".
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5 out of 5 stars
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Blast to the past
- By Julie Jameson on 09-08-21
- Do They Know It's Christmas Yet?
- They Took a Trip Back to 1984 and Broke It.
- By: James Crookes
- Narrated by: James Crookes
Thoroughly enjoyable
Reviewed: 27-01-22
This appealed to me as some of the best times and music of my life happened in the 80’s.
It was funny, touching and evoked lots of memories. One minute I was laughing out loud and the next I was wiping away a tear.
The characters were all great and believable and it was beautifully read.
Now I’m about to start the next one.
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Funny Peculiar
- The Autobiography
- By: Will Young
- Narrated by: Will Young
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
In 2001 Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of Pop Idol. It was clear from the start that he would never be a typical pop star - and more than 10 years later he has become one of our best-loved and most intriguing artists. From his dramatic experiences on Pop Idol; to coming out in the glare of the media spotlight; to his valiant struggles against depression; to the crazy reality of being famous, Will is open about both the highs and lows of his life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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likeable and relateable
- By Amazon Customer on 10-05-18
- Funny Peculiar
- The Autobiography
- By: Will Young
- Narrated by: Will Young
Hmmm!
Reviewed: 29-06-15
A slapstick comedy kind of read. Not what I expected. I don't think WY has done himself any favours with this book. I thought I liked him but I'm not so sure now. Very bitchy and 'poor me' kind of reading. I think I’ll stick to just listening to his music. That I DO like!
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