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This Time Around

By: Kay Shanee
Narrated by: Ferdinand Bell, Elena Campbell
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Two decades ago, two strangers make a connection that bonds them for life. Perfect for fans of second chance romance, This Time Around is the love reunion hopeless romantics have been waiting for.

Dr. Tessa Howard is sick and tired of everything—her job, her nagging mother, and her boyfriend who wouldn’t know commitment if it hit him in the face. The only thing that didn’t work her last nerve was her soon-to-be twenty-year-old daughter, Cyrah. Watching her one and only child, her greatest accomplishment, live life out loud was her greatest joy. Tessa didn’t know what she’d do if she didn’t have Cyrah, whom she admittedly lived vicariously through. After an epiphany in the middle of the night, Tessa finds herself single and unemployed. With no job, no man, and no prospects for either, Tessa finally decides to let loose and learns that history does, in fact, repeats itself.

Dr. Cypress Boone recently ended a relationship after a two-year engagement. He’d given his all to Emery, but she played him for a fool. Although disappointed, he hasn’t given up on love and is ready for a fresh start. Emery, however, isn’t ready to let go and refuses to accept that they are over. In an effort to make a clean break, he accepts a job at the prestigious Black Elm University, over two thousand miles away from his current residence. With a new job in a new city, Cypress has high hopes that a new woman will soon be added to the equation. However, maybe this time around, someone new isn’t what he needs.

©2024 Kay Shanee (P)2024 Recorded Books
African American Contemporary Mystery
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Broken but not defeated

This story tells of heartbreak, generational curse broken, mental abuse, lack of affection/love and the determination to survive/strive for a better life.
As life keeps life-ing everything changes. Love, forgiveness, and healing ❤️‍🩹 sorry I didn't care for the female narrator voice for this particular story but I made it through

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Whew

The laugh I laughed, the tears I cried!!! pure perfection. This should be a hallmark movie

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Perfect timing

This was a great romance with the right amount of everything. There wasn’t too much crazy drama but just enough to keep you interested. I loved this couple and wanted them to win from beginning to end. I also loved that they are older and open to love.
Kay Shanee is an amazing writer so I had no problems using one of my precious credits 😛 when this was released
Would definitely recommend and will listen again and again

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All Around Fabulous Listen

Tessa and Cypress meet young and drunk, behave recklessly and go on about their merry little way. This story could have been so cliché, but Kay Shanee turned this into a captivating saga that kept me listening until the end. The narrators did a great job keeping me engaged!

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Such a good story!

Author Kay Shanee is an amazing storyteller! This story was so good from beginning to end.

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Complete!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This book left no question unanswered! I enjoyed it immensely and I look forward to listening to more books by this author.

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Their way back to one another

This story was well written. Loved the twists and turns throughout the book. This is a must read.

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Love and drama

I really enjoyed this book. Tessas mom was something else. I'm glad she got what she deserved. So glad that Cyra and Cypress were able to instantly connect and catch up on 20 years of lost time.

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Loved their love!

This was such a good second chance romance! Even though Tessa had me side eyeing her for not telling Cy in a more timely fashion. Overall I recommend this book!

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What a Way to Reconnect 🥰

This was a second chance or pick it up where we left off, somewhat??? Anyhoo, it is one of my favorite themes when it comes to romance, because that first time around just might not be the right time. I like the way the story included the characters' background and basically how they came to be how they were. Tessa's mom was a piece of work, and it showed why. When Tessa's daughter had nostalgia when she met her professor (which was mutual), it all fell into place. You knew that it would all fall into place, as to why there was type of connection. Cy was a good man, and he knew at first (second) encounter with Tessa, that she was the one. He choose to relocate to a place that turned out to be the best decision he'd ever made. Tessa and Cy had perfect chemistry. I also appreciated the friendship between Tessa and her best friend Bri. They were good for each, and there for each other. The narration was decent. Ferdinand has that nerdy boy/man voice and I was able to get used to Elena's voice - it fit for the story for the most part.

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