LOVED this book

What made the experience of listening to Never Too Late the most enjoyable?

The storyline was wonderful, believable...and I really got into the characters - especially Jaime. I appreciated the tough subject of difficulty in marriage, and loved how the author was able to make me want so many conflicting things for the main characters - just like they were feeling.

What other book might you compare Never Too Late to and why?

Nothing comes to mind. I have to say that this book is rather unique in its storyline and characters.

What about Hollis Elizabeth’s performance did you like?

The narrator did a great job with different voices and accents. Her reading allowed me to really get into the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were so many moving moments that it's hard to pick just one. However, if I had to pick, it would be when Jaime decides to take a turn towards Santa Cruz...and hang out there for the night. There was such a wonderful, freeing emotional release in that scene.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended.

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worth listening

I really enjoyed the story and was pulled on the journey with Jaime realizing what she wanted in life. I was anticipating when she would realize how much she loved Carly. Their reunion was sweet. And I didn't want it to end. I really enjoy Hollis Elizabeth narration, she describes the scenes so well that you feel you're watching the characters.

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good story, hard to listen to.

the writing is good, consistent and smooth. the story stays entertaining and engaging.
the narrator is new, and slightly abrasive in the beginning. but as she continues it gets better.

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Spectacular!

This story had me hooked from the start. If you're a hopeless romantic like myself,this story is right up your alley.

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Hard, but Worthy

Would you listen to Never Too Late again? Why?

It was really hard to listen to many parts of this story. Those of us who are fortunate enough to live out, proud, and authentic are very fortunate indeed. On the other hand, if a character truly pisses me off, the author has to get serious points. I don't want to live in the miserableness of others. Enough in life sucks ashes enough that I really, really like light listening.

lol part of my issue was the narrator. I liked the individual voices, except when they overlapped the majority voice. To clarify, the narrator's voice is very enjoyable. Jaime's voice is the narrator's regular voice, though, which causes a bit of stutter in my head. Just give every voice it's own personality to avoid portions of the story being perceived as flat. At the same time, Hollis nailed Carla. Sexy was sexy.

Not to discourage the listener, but, let's just say, if the community-sacrificing twit, who was not Carla, had been part of the over-arching scandal, I wouldn't have been surprised. That much-frustrating, self-centered, grossness very easily could have included grand larceny. If you have a set of out-lesbian-ovaries, you'll likely want to punch that twit right in the mouth within 15 minutes of listening. Eventually, you may even start sneering or having your gag reflex triggered. Again, props to the author. Emotion was real in the midst of a fictional story.

I do understand the pressures in public positions, positions of employment that have government leanings and a responsibility as public servants. On the other side of that is a responsibility to our LGBTQ tax payers, our rainbow children, kids, teenagers, and young adults, as well as the tax-payers and 18+ voters who need voices and defenders in school systems and government.

I KNOW how hard it is to get along and still be present and be authentic in a public, paid-for-by-others-hard-earned-money position. I KNOW what it's like to be afraid for my future, because I'm a lesbian who works hard every day and am an out-and-proud lesbian in a mixed opinion environment.

I also know what acquiescence can cause in the lives of young people who are either LGBTQ or females in a potentially ignorant, male-oriented work environment. Enough of that soap-box.

What other book might you compare Never Too Late to and why?

There was another recent book that pissed me off. In both cases, the author did her job. I felt something real.

Which character – as performed by Hollis Elizabeth – was your favorite?

Carla

If you could rename Never Too Late, what would you call it?

Second Chance, Even for a Hold-on-until-death Nastalgic

Any additional comments?

Are you 35+ and remember the one that got away?

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Great Book!!

The author did a fantastic job on this great story with very real relationship dynamics! I found myself rooting for the characters and wishing they would see what was right in front of them. The narrator was excellent and made the characters come alive. Highly recommended read!

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Give it a chance

I really struggled in the beginning to the point I almost stopped listening. I just couldn't catch on to the narrator. I really put in an effort to keep listening, but was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed it when all was said and done. I guess I just got used to the narrator.

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Love romance

This was great. It had me experiencing every emotion, from sadness, to laughter, to anger. Excellent book.

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Loved this book.

Any additional comments?

Great story. I loved the main characters of Jamie and Carla. Hollis Elizabeth did a great job with the narration.

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An Enjoyable Story

There isn't much more to want. ..except that urgent need to have that special woman. The one you long for in every dream. Julie Blair made this one with an EXTRA pinch of sweetness.

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