Beyond the Blue

By: TJ O'Shea

Narrated by: Cindy Kay

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Numbers rule Dr. Mei Sharpe’s life. She has no husband, one friend, two daughters, and three random meetings with the same woman within four weeks. Once is chance, twice is coincidence, but upon the third meeting, even Mei in all her empirical rigidness must admit that perhaps the universe is giving her a nudge. A nudge that lands her directly in the path of Lieutenant Morgan Kelly—an affable, charming detective for the Sheriff Department’s brand-new cold case team working down the hall from Mei’s morgue.

More golden retriever than hard-boiled detective, Morgan is determined to pull the asocial widow out of her shell. As the icy scientist warms to her cheerful new friend, an irrepressible chemistry develops, and Mei begins to realize she’s perhaps a different number on the Kinsey scale than previously considered.

As Mei and Morgan struggle with guilt and grief, drama and desires, Mei finds her scientific austerity is no match for the universe and its nudges toward the startling revelation of what her heart really wants.

©2022 TJ O'Shea (P)2022 Tantor

Pleasant surprise

Well written, superb performance. Had no expectations but was such a pleasant surprise. Look forward to future books by the author.

Heartfelt love story

This is a love story that really builds and you get to see the ups and downs of being in love again after the loss of a spouse. Worth the listen.

Great story. AMAZING narrator.

First time reading this author and hearing this narrator. Both were great. Tbh, I would listen to Cindy Kay read me the phone book. She definitely got these characters. Her voice was like a comfy sweater on an autumn day. I need more!

Really good!

I enjoyed it immensely. I would have liked a little more time with Mei's friend, but over all well done. Unlike a lot of LesRom, this story didn't get too sanctimonious except in the usual "white people this or that" comments. Could do without the commentary. Great read and great narration.

Perfect book with perfect narration

I loved everything about this story. The characters were unique, lovable and diverse. The dialogue was witty and the banter was superb. I truly enjoyed the cultural references and the age gap element. Cindy Kay’s narration brought the characters to life. I cannot imagine Morgan’s voice spoken by anyone else. I really hope I start seeing her name a lot more because she ranks right up there with the best of the voice actors on Audible.

Beyond the Blue ❤️

I expected this to be sure murder-mystery, but it's not really - and I'm not disappointed! Mei and Morgan are just 🥰❤️.

The book describes Mei as kind of an ice queen, which is not how I took her to be. She seems just set in her ways. Morgan is described as a "golden retriever," which is the PERFECT description, and I absolutely love her!! An unlikely pair, but some chance meetings prove they have quite the connection. We get taken on a stroll, that is their relationship, and it's a very beautiful ride!

And bravo to the narrator!! 👏👏👏

WONDERFUL!

I haven't even finished this yet but I felt compelled to post a review. I've been slogging through mediocre stories with abysmal narrators (what's up with that anyway? I cannot listen to a bad narrator - the voice may be fine, but jeezus they cannot read to save their lives! Who hires these people? So many titles I've purchased that are languishing in my digital library because I can't get past the first few paragraphs without my ears starting to bleed!) That's not the case with this one. Writing is intelligent and witty, characters interesting, and the narrator is a pro. Buy this one - you won't regret it.
Thank you Mses. O'Shea and Kay, for rescuing me!

Best on audiobooks

By far, this is the best audiobook I have ever listened to. The narration was perfect. The story was in-depth and not predictable in the end an absolutely beautiful love story.

This was a pleasure

This age gap WLW book was a pleasure to listen to. The MC are so good, and the story is well written.
Narrating was so wonderful.
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Such a great book about love and grief

This book touched on childhood trauma and grief and showed a path into light and love. It dealt with hard topics in a beautiful way. Truly enjoyed.