Bliss

loved everything about this book - story was emotional and wrenching at times but so beautifully narrated that I was sweet up. What a treat.

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Sweet romance

This is a very sweet romance with a naughty side to it. With likeable characters this book is lovely. I really enjoyed the combination of Jo and Zachary, they work very well together and both have beautiful tones to their voices.

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Fab story

I really enjoyed this, smart characters and a lively and witty family dynamic. This had a male and a female narrator for the alternating narrative, the male was fine but the female sounded like she was on the verge of dropping off to sleep, I had to keep reminding myself not to get irritated by that or it would’ve spoilt the story. Other than that, loved this. Standalone. I borrowed the ku book then got the audiobook cheaper, bargain.

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One of my favourites

Listen to it, you won’t regret it. It literally has all the guilty pleasures!!! Kate never disappoints

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Perfectly cast

I really enjoyed this book, and I thought it was perfectly cast. Jo Raylan and Zachary Webber were brilliant. I loved that the author included pansexuality in the story, and it felt like a natural part of it. The author didn’t make a big song and dance about being inclusive in her storytelling, she just was. I will always love that.
Linden and Jasper are such a fun couple, and I really enjoyed their dynamic.
The side characters in this story are all the things. Especially Linden’s parents. I laughed so much. I hear his siblings have books too, so I’m going to need to move them up my TBL because I need more from his family.
My only issue was the way it felt necessary to keep trying to show that the heroine was an independent woman by telling the reader rather than showing it with her actions. It felt very much like an ‘I am woman, hear me roar’ thing and it wouldn’t have been that off-putting if it wasn’t continuous throughout the book. That being said, I really enjoyed Jasper’s progression through the story, and how Linden helped her see things through a different lens.

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A gorgeous story you need to listen to.

Linden….Sigh! I needs me a lumber bear now! Not sure my office working, wannabe handy man on the weekend, occasional hunter can quite compete with Linden but I’ll keep him coz I love him. The storyline in this book draws you in, the characters are likeable, no scratch that they’re totally loveable and I loved how Linden and Jasper’s relationship grew into a sturdy old oak tree. It’s funny, yet has all the emotions needed for a great love story.

Jo Raylan is a fairly new narrator to me. I’ve listened to a couple of her performances before but this one tops them for me. Juuuuust enough accent to hint at Jasper’s southern roots but not too much that it’s a pantomime. She has such a soft, melodic voice, breathing life in Jasper and I just wanted to be her friend. My favourite part was when she read the notes that Jasper and Linden left each other, so funny in her delivery. Those notes were classic, you’ll know what I mean when you get to it.

Jacob Morgan’s rich voice helped to shape an image of Linden in my head. He’s this big bear of a man with a soft as butter centre. Jacob gave us all the emotions and the little nuances that made Linden so loveable. A fantastic audiobook, with the perfect narrator pairing for these characters. Well worth the money/credit.

It’s the story though, this story set in the woods with the city girl escaping scandal and the woodsman trying to save her from her DIY and baking disasters, that you just have to keep reading or listening to until it’s done. You can’t help but fall in love with these characters and we get to see Linden’s triplet siblings again with their partners too, bonus! Both Linden and Jasper have loss in their pasts and this reflects in how they deal with life now. They push each others buttons spectacularly, but eventually find a rhythm that is 100% them and it works. Kate did a great job of describing all the things, so you know exactly what they looked, sounded, smelled, felt or tasted like. I could abso-freakin-lutely demolish some “fancy” toast right now. I loooooooooooove toast!!!! Anyway I digress, this story has a little of everything, it has DIY calamities, friendships, tension, emotions, a burly lumber bear, terrible baking, funny notes, layers upon layers of heat and lots of not hating. It's a gorgeous story you need to read. That is all

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Fabulously well written story

My first book by Kate Canterbary, have already bought more of her books.

It says all that is needed :) but in order to try to be helpful. Kate Canterbary writes real people with issues, love and understanding like she she isn´t faking it. Humor and hotness too. The story sucked me in from the get go and I didn´t want it to end. Absolutely brilliant. Also Jo Raylan and Zachary Webber are a dream duo. Perfect narration.

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The Belle and the Beard

Omg I absolutely loved this book Audible even better Zachary Webber ‘s voice omg he could talk me into anything he wants . I’ve got quite a few books of his . Story getting of track loved it the book the story just what I wanted so thank you xxxx

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soul deep

The voice actors really brought this beautiful story to life and made this story feel like you were in the thick of things like a bystander

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Fabulous!

With a fantastic storyline, great characters, witty, thoughtful dialogue and internal musings this has been an audio to relish. Both voice actors were excellent. I loved their narration skills which were of the highest quality. Wonderful 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖

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