Maybe Again

By: Jolie Moore

Narrated by: Steven Barnett

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Jessie:

I’m only afraid of one thing: earthquakes. But those never happen in Los Angeles - except when they do.

I’m also afraid my mom and sister will be deported. Unlike me, they don’t have any papers. Maybe my biggest fear is that my husband - my very estranged husband - will finally give up on me and become my ex-husband. It’s not like I’ve done anything to build up his faith in me these last few years....

Cameron:

Every day, I wake up with the same fear - not that I’ll get killed by a perp in the line of duty - that never happens to an LAPD officer - except when it does. My number one worry is that one day a process server will show up on my doorstep with divorce papers.

Then last night, while I was watching my wife anchor the news, the ground shook. I had to put aside the fear of losing my wife...so I could save her.

©2015 Sylvie Fox (P)2015 Sylvie Fox

Never give up on those you love!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was very pleasing.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked tham Cameron didn't give up on this instinct and followed his heart on getting back the woman he loved and loved him back.

Do you think Shaken needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No it doesn't need a follow up.
The story got its all in this book.

Any additional comments?

A lovely story with goodhearted characters that were separated by a misunderstanding and held apart by their pride and stubbornness.
Their families weren't much of a support and just made it harder for them to be together and complicated their way back to each other.

I am very happy with Cameron and how he acted on his feelings and went for his hearts desire and did his part to get his wife Jessie back.
At times I felt that Jessie has been stubborn more than needed and forgot to set her own best before her family's.

The narration was very good.
I was positively surprised that the whole book was narrated by a male.
Steven Barnett did a very good job and made this audio book more pleasurable to listen to.

A second chance. starting over

Any additional comments?

All it takes is one choice one wrong mistake and your world has changed as you know it. Jessie husband told her something that he was working on as a newspaper reporter she wrote the story up which ended the sting the LAPD had been working on for months. This got her husband into a lot of trouble with him almost losing his job. He was put back on the walking beat and looked over for other jobs he really wanted. They separated and just about ended their marriage. Jessie will not go for a divorce because of her religion. This doesn’t mean Jessie and Cameron do not love each other because they do, it now becomes a issue of trust and getting over the hurt of the past along with in-laws who have never been supportive of their marriage. All it took was 3 little works to make Cameron come running when the earthquake hit “I need you”. With Cameron coming on the run and getting her out of a broken down building they find things are not as easy as it’s over. They must each overcome their trust issues along with evil in-laws before they can even think about getting back together.

Steven Barnett did an outstanding job of narration I loved his voices and tones he gave to each character. No breaks were taken that I could tell, there were not any places where one chapter volume was higher than the next. He gave the correct emotion and tones to each character and what they were going through. His male voices were just as nice as he female ones. Mr. Barnett has a very clear and even tone voice which is really pleasant to listen to. He paints a vivid picture of what is going on around each character. His voice and the author writing go very well together. I could tell he put some thought into how this audio was being done. I really enjoyed his voice and look forward to listening to more of his work.

Ms. Fox gives a wonderful read of a family torn apart over putting themselves first. I would have to say at first I didn’t care too much for Jessie, she should have known better than to do what she did. I thought she was a weak person to let her family walk over her like they did along with them making her feel guilty for things they wanted from her. I did understand where she was coming from and I agree one must help your family but not to the point that you are giving up everything you ever wanted to make them feel happy and them making you feel like crap. Cameron was a dream there is one part in the book where I just wanted to kiss and hug him when he stood up for his wife when someone said something that was unkind. I loved how he went after what he wanted but did so with care. The author gives you a great story on a few very touchy issues and the outcome of doing what you want not caring how that will affect others you love. This was really a very touching read with a lot of pain, sorrow and lost that each family had to deal with. Love and support can pull you through if you are willing to step back and give your time and support to those you love. The author gives you some great characters and some you won’t like so much but they will grow on you at times goes on. Each of them must learn a lesson that they won’t forget very fast. The author gives you some very heated scenes which are hot and steamy. If you are looking for a great audio full of love, lose, sorrow, passion and lessons this is the one for you. From the narrator to the author this was a great read.

LA Nights

What did you like best about this story?

"Shaken" is the story of Cameron and Jessie - an estranged married couple. I found that each character and scene is described so that the reader/ listener understands the thoughts and feelings of the characters as well as where they are and what is happening.Very good story and narrator.

New to me author ok story.

I hate to say this but ....I didn't like Jessie. I thought she was a selfish and didn't deserve Cam. She goes through the story griping about him not trusting her. Well DUH!! You broke his trust and he has every reason not to trust you. ok ok ok. when it all counted she made the right decision. but she did nothing but whine.

I liked Cam, I just wished he was fleshed out a bit more. I think if Cam was matched up with a more likeable version of Jessie I would have liked the story more.

story - 2
narrator - 3