The Next Always

Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, the changing of hands, and even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major face-lift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. As the architect in the family, Beckett’s social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there’s another project he’s got his eye on: the girl he’s been waiting to kiss since he was sixteen.

After losing her husband and returning to her hometown, Clare Brewster soon settles into her life as the mother of three young sons while running the town’s bookstore. Though busy and with little time for romance, Clare is drawn across the street by Beckett’s transformation of the old inn, wanting to take a closer look… at both the building and the man behind it.

With the grand opening inching closer, Beckett is happy to give Clare a private tour - one room at a time, in between blueprint meetings and kindergarten pickups. It’s no first date, but these stolen moments are the beginning of something that could arouse the secret yearning that resides in Clare’s independent heart - and open the door to the extraordinary adventure of what comes next....

©2011 Nora Roberts (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Irritating narrator!

The narration was so irritating that it was difficult to finish listening to this book! I would not recommend this performance to anyone! I liked the story, but wouldn't recommend it because of the reader!!

Wonderful! Was hard to put down.

Loved it! Was hard to stop listening too. Listened every spare moment that I could.

I want a Beckett!!

One of my favorite all time books and trilogy.. MacLeod Andrews really brings it to life. Love - Love - Love!

Funny, Romantic with some "really"

Would you try another book from Nora Roberts and/or MacLeod Andrews?

Yes.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

There were so many things that made me laugh. There are many scenes reminding me of real life.
The ending was unrealistic, could have been better.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Pretty slow reading, but you could get acclimated.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

maybe - cheap night

Any additional comments?

I would rate as Fair.

My favorite author

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

I love the triologies that Nora Roberts writes. T=You are pulled into the lives of the characters in such depth that you end up feeling they are part of your own group of friends

Any additional comments?

Audible books are my new best friends.... I can listen as I work and so I am able to multi task in the best possible way

Gotta Love N.R. :)

I thought this was a great first installment to the Boonsboro series. If you've read a few of N.R.'s books, you already know that they are going to be fun, often witty, and love will prevail. I love the family dynamics in many of her series, and the fact that you really get to know the entire family as you read each book. Bottom line: If you're already a fan, it's just as good as it always is. If you're a soon-to-be-fan, I highly recommend starting here. :)

As far as the performance, he sounded great with the guys, of course... but I was a little bothered by how "manly" her inner monologues and voice were. For some reason, it doesn't bother me as much to have a woman read a man's voice, but that's probably because my own inner monologue is female. ;) Aside from that nit-picky bit, the narrator was great and it was an enjoyable listen.

Great romance story

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

Loved the history, antiques, romance and ghost involvement. Couldn't wait to get the next book.

Up lifting amazing story

Not all books have to be about sex and gore sometimes they just need to make you feel good knowing people can fall in love simply for who they are. This book just was a nice way to get away and let the afternoon go thank you Nora

Romantic , funny and thrilling

Lovely detailed relationship between 3 brothers and mother in a small town in which they restore a old inn. There's a ghost female inhabitant, romance, and suspense.

Awesome

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

Holds your interest till the end.

What other book might you compare The Next Always to and why?

The next 3 in this series is just as good!