Starting From Scratch

By: Georgia Beers

Narrated by: Georgia Beers

What happens when your life takes an unexpected turn? What happens when you need to protect the one you love from the one you want to love? What happens when you lose something you never knew you wanted? Lambda and Golden Crown Literary Award-winning author Georgia Beers brings to you her long-awaited seventh novel, Starting from Scratch, a story where learning, laughing, loving, and baked goods are just a few of life’s basic ingredients. Starting from Scratch…where life is what you make it.

©2010 Georgia Beers (P)2012 Dog Ear Audio

Great Story

This is a sweet romance. It is a gentle story with enough drama to keep it entertaining and moving forward. There are also a number of well thought out touches that make it adorable.

There is a dog that every puppy mommy will appreciate and a kid that makes the womb give a little shudder (in a good way).

As much as I love Beers, I was disappointed by the narration. It lacked the flow I need to get drawn into the story. Having said that, I did enjoy the fact that I got to hear the woman who wrote the story reading it. That will always be something special.

It is worth a listen. The story is fantastic and some people love the narration, others don’t love it so much. So listen to the sample and if enjoy then get the audio book.

A new favorite

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The story was engaging throughout and I liked seeing how the main character’s view on an issue she felt strongly about was challenged and ultimately upended in a way that was plausible and well paced. The narration was heartfelt and really added to the listening experience by relaying the author’s tone and emotion in every scene. It did sound as though the author/narrator was reading the book instead of telling me the story in the beginning and a couple of times here and there but for the most part, it was quite enjoyable.
I can definitely see myself re-listening to this audiobook.

Over 40... The Next One Counts

When it comes to wanting or not wanting kids, I get it: the hesitation, the reluctance, the lack of confidence in myself... If I'm this messed up, what cruelty would it be to put another, yet defenseless human through something similar... I identify greatly with Avery. ... There is something about the characters that tends to drag me in to their world. It's the author's craft. I could be wrong, but when I was was most distraught by the scenes playing before my mind's eyes, I think Georgia Beers was near tears. There's a lot of reality, just enough hesitation, as if the author is urging us all to grow up just a little bit, get to know each other, wait, breathe, really know each other before we rent that f-bomb U-Haul (so sick of that particular rental expense that can rarely be written off...) I enjoyed the joy painted and hated the pain I knew would come. The twists of fate that flow to a lovely conclusion. Well crafted characters and excellent intertwining - as Ms. Beers is wont to do!

Another great book!

I love Georgia Beers' work! This on resonates personally. The characters are real. They have flaws and are quite easy to relate. I've read this book many times and now I listen to it on Audible. Definitely recommend.

Georgia Beers is hilarious

It was pleasant to her the mind behind all these great pieces speaking granted there are some parts that I think could have been better by another narrator but it’s clear the main character and the authors are peas in a pod

goood book

i have a love hate relationship with writers who try to narrate their own books...this story plot helped me get through this book. the narration wasn't terrible, but neither was it great. but it would keep me coming back from listening to the story again...Amy Sumida did the same thing. unfortunately I couldn't even get through hers and I love the Godhunter Series...These authors should capitalize on a go fund me or Indingo where their fans will actually contribute to pay for a good reader to read their books. someone that will bring them back to listen to their stories more then once because they enjoyed the whole experience. plot and narration. from what Alanea Alder said its pretty expensive and the pirating hurts them more then help profit wise. all understandably, but if you're going to go audio. you shouldn't cut corners. it can actually hurt your book reputation rather help. if I hadn't read The Godhunter series before I tried to listen to it. i wouldn't have wanted anything to do with the books... just saying...all in all good book. I'd buy the kindle edition if you love to read and borrow the audio if you have Audible Escape...but I wouldn't spend a credit on the audio....

Absolutely adorable!

At first the reading is tough to listen to but as the minutes pass the narrater finds a smooth rhythm. The storyline is comforting and leaves you feeling happy and hopeful about the future of your own life. If you are a hopeless romantic, this is a perfect piece for you. I absolutely loved it!

Amazing

I never do this but I just had to this time. This book made me laugh AND cry. It’s written so well. Kind of like the way NORMAL people talk. Not your usual run of the mill lesbian romance. And Georgia needs to narrate more of her books! So passionate. Loved this book!

A little slow

I love the idea of this story. That being said I found it slow moving & I was a bit bored from beginning to end. It did pulled a few tests from me but it just wasn't very sexy or enthralling. Sorry... for me, the narrator left something to be desired also.

my heart is full

some of the lines made me laugh out loud. the characters were well developed as individuals. the narration was great. the story was real and well written. it’s a very well crafted book. most importantly for me it made me laugh and cry and warmed inside.