Collide

Collide, Book 1

By: Gail McHugh

Narrated by: Mary Kowal

Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

A missed first encounter....

Colliding with a second chance....

On the heels of graduating college and trying to cope with her mother's death, Emily Cooper moves to New York City for a fresh start.

While harboring secrets of his own, Dillon Parker takes care of Emily through her grief. Knowing he can't live without her by his side, he's sweet, thoughtful, and everything Emily has ever wanted in a man.

Until she meets Gavin Blake - a rich and notorious playboy who is dangerously sexy and charming as hell. Emily tries to deny the instant connection she feels, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome is not inclined to let go so easily. Recovering from his own painful past, Gavin will stop at nothing to win Emily over.

This unexpected encounter compels Emily to question her decisions, forcing her to make a choice that will destroy friendships, shatter hearts, and forever change her life.

©2013 Gail McHugh (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Great love story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Collide?

The ending

Have you listened to any of Mary Kowal’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was her first for me.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I love you------I'm in love with you

Any additional comments?

This was a surprise , this was a great story. I was wonderful to see M open her eyes and her heart to the right person. If you listen to this one you have to listen to her second one to see how it all ends.

Pretty good story

It was way better than I thought it would be. Definitely worth a listen. The only bad thing was the narrator. She was quite ridiculous at times.

Great listen!

Emily, what took you so long to figure things out! OK, I don't usually have such strong feelings about characters in a story. That's the point, this book was so good I have the second one now. So, this review will be short as I can't wait to find out what happens. Great job Mary Kowal. This is the first time listening to your narration and you are good girl! If you haven't already you need to get this one.

Too long and bad ending

Too long and what a dumb ending! For such a long over detailed book the author should of gave a more satisfying ending.

Collide - Hits like a 2-Ton heavy thing! WOW!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main Female, and both main Male Characters as well; Especially Mr. Blake!! As for the Men you have one to Love easily and one that Confuses the hell out of you...

Have you listened to any of Mary Kowal’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

My first experience with Mary Kowal..!! — She's good; an easy narrator to listen too. My only slight? -A few Male voices; however, they ended up being a few one-liners or short responses here and there. Perhaps if that particular Male variation was used a lot, it could've became annoying enough to actually interfere with the story. However, this book has a lot of male sub-characters; I can only imagine how hard that would be to make so many different sounding "guy voices"!! – The 2-significant male characters of the book fit great into the narration; that's all that really matters to me. ;)

Any additional comments?

Worth that Credit — Cannot disappoint; This story kept me consistently and undeniably enthralled. I even hated it when I had to stop and/or pause, so I could attend my daily appointments, etc!! Plus, I was SO happy to find the sequel. It was ready & available right away on Audible for Download as well. I went straight to that book as soon as I was done with the first! - Jeez, and the second book?!! – Completely worth another Credit or purchase as well. A "must have" Download-duo, without a doubt!

Terrible narrator

The voices of the make characters and Fallon were beyond terrible. Nearly ruined the book for me.

Collide is an addictive love triangle!

I have a serious love/hate relationship with this damn book. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster! I loved it , I hated it, it made me laugh, cry, I screamed and shouted, the twists and turns had me frustrated- I was all over the place, but I loved every second of it! The summer after her senior year of college, Emily moves from her home in Colorado to New York City to be closer to her boyfriend Dillon. Since her mother died of breast cancer, she has nothing to keep her there. She moves in with her best friend and college room mate, Olivia and gets a job waitressing for the summer while she applies for teaching jobs. On her first day at the restaurant, Emily makes a delivery on her way home... To Gavin Blake’s office. Gavin and Emily both feel an instant attraction, a spark right away. There's an instant connection between Emily and Gavin, but of course she avoids and rejects all his advances, the problem is, Gavin and Dillon are friends (not best friends but friends) never the less, it still means that it's impossible for Gavin and Emily to avoid each other... As time passes by, the feelings they have for each other just intensifies. The connections and friendships you don’t expect and the events that have a domino effect on the entire story line. Normally, I am not the biggest fan of love triangles. I always feel bad for someone... except when a member of the triangle is a jerk. That always helps. Certain things about this story reminded me of Thoughtless, the angsty love triangle and all. Seriously. If you hate love triangles or wishy washy heroines who've got men falling over them, this book is not your cup of tea. If you can handle all that, then you must BUY THIS AUDIOBOOK!

Excellent!

Loved this story and can't wait to listen to the next story. Highly recommended reading.

Extraordinary

This is one of my favorite books this year. As a survivor, it was so tastefully and accurately written. It gives a true sense of the emotional roller coaster and gives hope for a beautiful life ahead. It’s a true romance filled with trials and tribulations, lust and love.

Good "listen" but...

I enjoyed the story, looking forward to the next ... My only gripe, I couldn't stand her voice as "other people" I rather the tone change vs trying to sound like a man.