Overseas

By: Beatriz Williams

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

A passionate, sweeping novel of a love that transcends time.

When twenty-something Wall Street analyst Kate Wilson attracts the notice of the legendary Julian Laurence at a business meeting, no one’s more surprised than she is. Julian’s relentless energy and his extraordinary intellect electrify her, but she’s baffled by his sudden interest. Why would this handsome British billionaire—Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor—pursue a pretty but bookish young banker who hasn’t had a boyfriend since college?

The answer is beyond imagining - at least at first. Kate and Julian’s story may have begun not in the moneyed world of 21st-century Manhattan but in France during World War I, when a mysterious American woman emerged from the shadows of the Western Front to save the life of Captain Julian Laurence Ashford, a celebrated war poet and infantry officer.

Now, in modern-day New York, Kate and Julian must protect themselves from the secrets of the past, and trust in a true love that transcends time and space.

©2012 Beatriz Williams (P)2012 Penguin

I WANT ONE!!!

Any additional comments?

Oh. My. Gosh! That was the most romantic, absourbing ride I've been on in a very long time! An to think, I got this as a spur of the moment impulse! Now I want a Julian for my very own! I'm an avid reader of romance and this is like nothing like I've ever encountered. I adored the sweet romance and heartbreakingly beautiful love between these two and how far they were willing to go for one another. I found myself completely enraptured with their lives - I'm finishing this dang thing at FIVE friggin A.M! Just a warning for you potential readers out there - there are no steamy sex scenes in this book!!! There is plenty of tension (so much that I was drooling for one - and kinda bummed that there wasn't just a teeny one) and lots of play. Sometimes I think that leaves a "romance" novel almost lacking in some way, unless the author can pull off something that makes the readers overlook that. But Overseas does it beautifully, in such a way that I didn't feel I was missing out and it made it almost more endearing.

I absolutely loved January LaVoy! I've never heard any of her previous works. I loved how she made it easy to keep the characters straight an her english accents were awesome - especially Julian's. I like how she didn't go to far overboard with her male voices like so many are prone to do and her voice is very pleasing to listen to.

I'm sooo glad I caved and got this book! One of the best impulses/credits I ever spent! I can't wait to see was Ms. Williams comes up with next!

Time Travel, great love story. ...........

What made the experience of listening to Overseas the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the way that the story mixed the current time with the historical time, the story weaves you through their lives in both eras so seamlessly. it almost seams natural. Loved this book and I highly recommend it. i could not put it down.

What about January LaVoy’s performance did you like?

Her narration was excellent, ...

Who was the most memorable character of Overseas and why?

Julian Laurence is such a great billionaire hero in this book,.... no drama, no frustrating twists, just a beautifully developed love story... you cant help from falling in love with him too.

All in one excitement!!!

I have enjoyed this audiobook so much, there is time travelling, romance, and most of all adventure. Yes that is makes my curiousity peak along the story. Salute for the author and narrator, they're so awesome.

Another masterpiece by Williams

This is my 14th novel by Beatriz Williams, and it did not disappoint. She has a way of linking the past with the present that I thoroughly enjoy. This story has an element of time travel, and a romance between a modern woman and a man of the early 1900’s. Their love at times was a bit much and made me chuckle at how over the top it seemed.
Overall I enjoyed the novel, and I look forward to Williams next book coming in October!

As always, January LaVoy is magnificent!

January LaVoy narration gives the story depth with her way of giving each character their own voice and dialect. My first book with this author, story jumps around between past and present but easy to follow with January LaVoy’s narration.

One of her best!

I thought this was one of Beatriz’ best books! The narrator was perfect too and I highly recommend. A must read!

Sooooo Good

I always say I know a book is good when it thoroughly stresses me out. When I say this book had me several levels of stressed and irritated and emotionally involved just to turn around and end the right way, I mean it. I enjoyed this story and the cleverness with which the characters worked through a challenge. I appreciate the author for including the reality of the damages of war in a historical fiction.

A Wonderful Suprise!

What made the experience of listening to Overseas the most enjoyable?

The concept of people's lives colliding. The way Julian loves Kate. The way Julian is so honorable despite his life in modern times. It is always fun to share in two people falling in love. The story is unpredictable, and just when you think all is lost, you find it may not be. Everything that happens has a reason, the reader is not aware.

What other book might you compare Overseas to and why?

Outlander and The Rose Garden. The concept is similar, but this book has its own character. The notion that lives can/will be affected through time travel and the special bonds that are formed.

What about January LaVoy’s performance did you like?

She did a great job. Kate seems to have been a bit more dramatic tham I would have thought if read on paper, but the performance was true to the character and appropriate. The other characters were all distinct and very well done. She was great to listen to.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was near tears when I thought something happened to Julian and when the couple is at the train station. Otherwise, there were many ups and downs in the story that caused varying emotional reactions for me.

Any additional comments?

This is a book that I would normally pass over, but the praise in the reviews made me think twice and I can say I am glad I listened to them and to the book. It is a very entertaining listen and well worth a credit and your time. I loved it.

Just ok

Would you try another book from Beatriz Williams and/or January LaVoy?

The plot wasn't the page turner that I thought it would be. Both characters thought it would be better to keep a major component of the truth from the other even knowing it could change the events. That's far too implausible for me.

What could Beatriz Williams have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The sub-plot was better than the overarching one. Add more connectivity to the company as the story goes on. More time in the past would have helped too.

Did January LaVoy do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

She had excellent accents although the professor sounded like a hick instead of a scholar.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

There were way too many scenes of the main characters talking about how much they loved each other. The book didn't present enough conflict for me to wonder if they would end up together. When poorly explained time travel and a villian you can see coming from a mile away are the only foils to the love story, I am bored.

Entertaining listen

I love Beatriz William’s books.. (She also writes under Juliana Grey, also good books!) This one had a slow beginning but an unexpected, well threaded ending making it worth the read/listen. I had to roll my eyes a few times because it can be a bit sappy or unrealistic.. not like her other books. As always there were parts of the book that displayed the author’s intelligence and research efforts. Overall I recommend the listen!!