Catch of the Day

By: Kristan Higgins

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Maggie Beaumont's luck is about to change. Sure, she's known for her bad romantic choices-her former boyfriend broke up with her by bringing his new girlfriend home for a visit. And then there was the crush she had on a gorgeous young Irishman, who turned out to be Father Tim, the parish's new priest. But romantic salvation has arrived in the form of handsome, if surly, fisherman Malone. It turns out there's a heart of gold underneath his barnacle-clad exterior. Will this catch of the day turn into the dish of a lifetime?

©2007 Kristan Higgins (P)2012 Tantor

For those of us who don’t mind a string silent type

Don’t let the negative reviews sway you. I almost didn’t listen to this book (even though I’m a huge fan of the Kristan Higgins/Xe Sands combo) because of the reviewers who said that Malone was not a good male lead because he didn’t have character development. But I disagree, he’s not very talkative but I think Kristan still develops his character enough that he’s very likable. Maybe it’s the small town girl in me, but I enjoyed that he didn’t speak much but was a man of actions instead. I also thought he was a good match for the run-away-at-the-mouth Maggie. It was an easy listen and Xe Sands was amazing as always.

Don't Go Fishing

Would you try another book from Kristan Higgins and/or Xe Sands?

Yes. I have enjoyed both before. This one just didn't work for me in any way.

Would you ever listen to anything by Kristan Higgins again?

Yes. This is the first one that I have found disappointing.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I found it depressing and boring.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

Too abrupt an ending

Enjoyed the story but felt let down at the end. Looking for an epilogue or additional chapter to expound on the happy ending, but disappointed it didn’t come.

Perfect

I loved this book. I was rooting for Malone from the time he gave her the first ride home. Loved how the writer made Father Tim so normal, not just a struck man of the cloth.

Engaging, Entertaining

This was a quick and easy listen. Good narration and a story that has you smiling and laughing. A feel good listen.

Catch of the Day

I enjoyed the story line and really thought Malone was kicked to the curb but very glad for the ending! Nice writing!✍️

Great story

Really cute story. Full of surprises. Very well written and read very well also. I can fully visualize the whole book in my mind.

Dismal after The Best Man

Ok, so how do you fall in love with a guy that doesn't say more than....um.... 3 words in any given sentence? AND that is just my first of oh-so-many-dissapointments about this book.

Very well written, and freaking fantastic narrator! I love her. really good. PLUS i loved The Best Man- so I was primed to love this book to- PLUS being a golden retriever lover.

But nooooo....I don't want to ruin it, but lets just say that i was moved to extremely sad tears (read here: NOT HAPPY) at one part of the book. While the first part is fun and reading about her Dating disasters is quite hilarious- I just kept thinking, OK ....where is the more!? Where is the great guy, or the quiet guy comes out of the shell, or i donno, SOMETHING! but wait.... nothing.

Well let me tell you about that more- sitting here with just an hour and 11 minutes left of the book, i'm still holding out hope for something to turn around. Which I know, because i love this genre of books, that it will work out- i have not particularly enjoyed the ride. I keep waiting for her lot to get better, but so far- no resolution. I mean this book better have the best freaking fantastic ever ending to redeem itself!

Usually when reading this genre you know that something has to turn for the worst and then resolve. Yet, 80% of this book is for the worst. I mean, it gets ultra crappy for our dear sweet heroine (which is, kinda annoying to be honest.)

But anyways, this will definitely NOT be in my reread list. Although, it must be said, that i've been up since 3am listening to it... THAT should tell you how much hope i had for it. I just kept waiting for it to get better. So steer clear if you love SEP, or Lisa Kleypas, etc. Plus the romance left a lot to be desired. just saying.

Malone and Maggie

Great story and parts are laugh out loud funny, omg they very beginning, cringe worthy, lol

Great book!

Loved this book! I’m making my rounds on all of this authors books and haven’t found a bad one yet. They are such feel good books and always make me laugh and smile. Of course the narrator is amazing as always!!