Playing the Part

By: Darcy Daniel

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky

Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Anthea Cane is a successful actress - well, action star. Her films are mostly about how hot she looks silhouetted by fiery explosions. But Anthea is determined to prove she's more than just a body. With the role of a lifetime up for grabs - a serious adaptation of her favorite novel - Anthea sets off to her small hometown in the name of research.

Cole Daniel is a blind farmer with no patience for divas, especially one who mercilessly teased him as a young boy. When Anthea shows up using a fake name and pestering him into letting her stay, he can't pass up the opportunity to torment her just a little.

But Anthea won't let the stubborn farmer deter her from her goal, even if he is hotter than any man she's ever met. Cole finds his form of payback less than satisfying when Anthea keeps turning the tables on him, proving her mettle and gaining his respect. Will Anthea's research land her a man, as well as the part?

©2013 Darcy Daniel (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Best book EVER!

I was also hesitant in getting this book. Just didn't know what to expect. However, I took a chance and I'm so glad I did. This was one of the best books I have ever listened to. So sweet and so romantic that it actually was HOT!!! I can't believe this is Darcy Daniel's only audiobook. I hope there will be more. I do wish Cole could have made a little more effort in the end to get to Atheia but not going to dwell on that cuz everything else was so so good!!! Give it a chance. Such a good story! Oh, and Eva Kaminsky was unbelievable great! Loved every minute!!!!

A little gem

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Lots of appeal Great to have a novel with all the bells and whistles

What was one of the most memorable moments of Playing the Part?

All came together amazingly well. The scene with the dam towards the end highly emotionally charged. One could feel the scene and the despair.

What about Eva Kaminsky’s performance did you like?

Took a while to get used to the not so good"australian" accent, but once over the changeable Accent. I was thoroughly absorbed in the great story line.

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

Both laughed and cried, author has a way of drawing in the reader as if you are a part of what is happening.

Any additional comments?

Great find a new Australian author. Looking forwards to more from her. Best to have an Australian do reading so the flavour of the story comes through. Well done Darcy Daniel.Looking forwards to more good listens/reads.

Loved the Australian Accent!

Any additional comments?

Good story about a blind farmer and a successful actress who will be auditioning for a role of a lifetime, a serious adaptation of her favorite novel "The Farmer's Wife". Anthea sets off to her small hometown in the name of research. Anthea shows up on Cole's doorstep, well, in this case his field using a fake name and pestering him into letting her stay. For reasons I don't want to give away, he uses that as a chance to get back at her. I enjoyed the story but I think it needed an epilogue or an additional chapter to tie up some loose ends. I absolutely LOVED the narrator! Loved the accent!

I LIKED IT!!!!! Well worth the credit!

This book is well worth the credit for a nice relaxing summer listen. It would be a great listen for a weekend at the beach!!!!

I thought this was a well written story with well developed characters. I LOVED Cole! Hot, sexy and a personality to match. Anthea was a good character too although she's portrayed as being selfish and conceited, but we don't really ever see that side of her expect for a few minutes in the beginning and that isn't too memorable.

As far as the narration went, I wish that a real Australian would have narrated this book. It would have made it even better although Eva Kaminsky's accent grows on you after a while. It the beginning, I thought that maybe she was talking like that to show a difference between the voices. I finally got used to it and I think that the accent actually got better over time.

One of the bigger issues I had with the narration was that if Anthea left Australia and moved to L.A. as a child, she probably would have lost her accent completely. The narrator could have read her voice without the Australian accent and it would have been just as good.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I'll definitely listen to it again.

Surprisingly good and funny!

What did you love best about Playing the Part?

Just about everything. It was so refreshing to hear some Australian accent.
Also, I loved the characters in this story and how they developed from the beginning to the end.
Cole is a person you could easily getting to feel sorry for, but I never once did. Despite his handicap he is a strong person who won't take BS from anyone.

I liked Anthea. At the beginning she is clearly struggling to find her place in life, but she slowly becomes more at ease with herself throughout the book.

Anthea and Cole's banter wereless entertaining, smart and matched their age.

What other book might you compare Playing the Part to and why?

Private Practice by Samanthe Beck
Take a Chance on Me by Susan Donovan

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

No, this was the first one, but I actually like her narration so much I have searched for more of her on Audible. She was really great - good voice, good accents and reading the male voices reasonably, not making them sound like cavemen or something.

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

Definitely! Unfortunately I wasn't able to.

Any additional comments?

Favourite funny parts:
- How his plan on the kissing part backfired and got HIM uncomfortable.
- When Mike asks Cole about all his pink T-shirts.

This is a story that I would love to see as a film. It is funny, sweet, warm, sexy, and the characters have depth.

Cole had me at hello!!!

As soon as I read the blurb stating that the hero was blind I knew I had to get this book. It was different to any other contemporary romance book I've ever read or listened to. It's a sweet romantic story that was so well written. Both the hero and the heroine had gone through trauma and sadness and it includes enough details to make it bearable.

I loved loved loved this book so much!!! I spent seven hours of my day listening to the story from beginning to end. I just could not put it down. The way the romance slowly develops is amazing. The best first kiss scene by far. EVER! I just loved Cole! I don't want to give spoilers because every little surprise this story has is worth discovering on your own. I'm just amazed that this is the first and only book by Darcy Daniel. I sure hope she writes many many more.

Narration: Eva Kaminsky did a wonderful job with this story. It was set in Australia and I could tell that the accent was different. Each character had a different voice and she added the extra sweetness and intensity that a story about a first powerful love deserves. It's definitely worth a credit or even full price!!

something worth seeing

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

wonderful refreshing story. One of a kind for sure. People are buying this story as the character is blind and a farmer. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for a good core romance story.

Which scene was your favorite?

when our hero tries to eat the steak cooked and BBQ party

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

same as headline. This could very well be a base for a movie script

Any additional comments?

I do not like Eva Kaminsky as she has a up lift at end of sentences. BUT,she did a great job on this Aussie accent. I am not an Aussie, but have visited down under 5 times. Eva is spot on. Almost like an Aussie that reads with an American accent on the Bella Andrea, Sullivan series. Eva reads this story and all the Bella Andrea Sullivan brother stories. Sullivan brother are Oh so sexy, you buy them even with this reader.

Very cute Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes , it was such a great, cute story. It made me happy listening to it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Probably Cole because he was brave & independent. He also had his a good romantic side to him.

Any additional comments?

I didn't expect to like this book that much but I was really surprised ! I liked the characters, the story & their Australian accents ! I will be listening to this audible book again !

Could be the best book I've ever listened to.

Would you listen to Playing the Part again? Why?

I would certainly listen to it again. The story was amazing.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the way that it was written. It was sweet and romantic and ended just the way I wanted it to.

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

If I could have listened to this story in one sitting I would have. I didn't want to put it down.

Any additional comments?

While I listened to this book, I thought of how amazing it would be to turn this book into a movie. I'd watch it on opening day and buy it when it first hits the shelves. I loved the story that much. I think turning it into a movie would draw more people into the story that might have other wise missed out.

Love Aussie Style!

This is a really enjoyable listen. The story is heartfelt and warm. The narration is perfect and Eva Kaminsky's Australian accent is totally believable. This is not a complex romance that has you wondering how the hero/heroine get together. It is sweet and filled with loving romance. Highly recommended.