Far from Perfect

Perfect, Indiana, Book 1

By: Barbara Longley

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

For Ceejay Lovejoy, life in Perfect, Indiana, has been anything but. Abandoned by her parents and left pregnant by her boyfriend, Ceejay has had to fight every step of the way to carve out a future for herself and her daughter. She swears off men for good - until the day Noah Langford appears on her doorstep.

Noah narrowly survived the roadside bombing in Iraq that cost him his leg, returning home to the news that his stepbrother, Matt, has died in a car accident. It is the final blow to Noah’s shattered soul - until he learns about the girlfriend and baby Matt abandoned. Suddenly Noah has a new mission: to make amends with the family his brother rejected.

From the moment he meets Ceejay, her beauty and warmth act like a balm on his fractured heart. But when a painful secret comes to light, it threatens to break the fragile bond growing between them...and to destroy a love powerful enough to heal them both.

©2012 Barbara Longley (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great story

Would you listen to Far from Perfect again? Why?

Great Story - however the narrator leave much to be desired. Everytime she says "to" it sounds like she is reading from a script.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Far from Perfect?

all

How could the performance have been better?

different narrator

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no - over a couple of days

Great book

Would you listen to Far from Perfect again? Why?

great love story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Far from Perfect?

learning to live with meager supplies

Which character – as performed by Kate Rudd – was your favorite?

don't remember the names.... but the young man

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

almost, had trouble putting it down

No matter how bad it gets, one can still find love

I ire the narrator, the story, it reminds me of my tough life. This let's you know you find live no matter how young or old

Not my typical book but Loved it

What did you love best about Far from Perfect?

Its real life for many people. The story line makes you feel like you are there in Perfect.

Awesome love story ever told!!!

What did you love best about Far from Perfect?

All the lives that were affected and how the pieces of the story fell together.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It would be a toss up between C.J. and Noah.

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

This was my first book I've read and I'm going check out a few more of her books.

Sweet story

Nice escape with a sweet story. Had more twists that I thought it would have. I’d read another book by this author.

Just OK.

What did you like best about Far from Perfect? What did you like least?

I've read this book a dozen times. It's not bad but it doesn't break any new ground. If you've read Robyn Carr or Marilyn Pappano you've read this.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

Like any genre Contemporary Romance has a whole set of rules.
The best authors know the rules and set about seeing how many they can break. Penny Reid is the master at this. Terri Osburn also manages to push the CR envelope and her books are better for it.
Far From Perfect isn't bad, it's just like every other CR.

Pretty Close to Perfect!

What other book might you compare Far from Perfect to and why?

Hmmm...Perhaps Brenda Novak's: Whisky Creek Series.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first 'love' scene - and no not for that reason. Noah baring his scars to her. The comfort Noah gives Ceejay in her time of need. The jumping on the bed - hilarious. There's some clever moments crafted in this book - I listen to audio books on the bus to and from work each day, so it's rather inconvenient when I have public tears followed by laughter. At least I have a seat all to myself.

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

Noah's character is amazing...the pain and healing he endures is what makes this book a fave of mine. A truly heart melting and soul warm love story. Loved the book, the storyline is great. I feel humbled that men and women live and give their lives to keep our peace and this book brings that home.

Any additional comments?

Leaves you with a 'warm and fuzzy'. I've read the teaser for Book 2 from Barbara's website - WOW! Annoyed that Book 2 isn't out until May 2013 (pouty face).

a beautiful story

I loved reading and listening to this story and the characters were well portrayed by the narrator can't wait to read the next book in this series

Cute

It is a cute story, predictable, but cute. If your in the mood for a happily ever after then this is for you.