The Refiner

By: Kristy Marie

Narrated by: Heather Firth, Jason Clarke

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

From best-selling author Kristy Marie comes The Refiner, a steamy, enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance packed with all the feels and laughter your heart can take.

Wealthy.

Entitled.

Monarch.

Dr. Astor Potter was everything I despised in a man.

It didn’t matter that he was my sister’s one-night stand or her closest colleague.

I wasn’t charmed by his philanthropy or the way he made babies laugh using those ridiculous voices.

Dr. Potter was cold, detached, and reeked of disdain.

Nothing mattered to him.

Not the messages I left.

Or the tears I shed.

Nothing brought him to life.

Until my sister died.

And I placed my newborn niece in his arms.

Her father’s arms.

He didn’t know about the baby.

Neither did I.

They say love can’t be born from hate and grief.

I’m inclined to agree.

But then he asked me to stay….

©2022 Kristy Marie (P)2022 Kristy Marie

Pretty heartbreaking

This book was so very sad at parts. It dealt with a lot of heavy issues. Astor and Key both have their own personal trauma's to deal with on top of the trauma they are going through together. Key is dealing with the death of the only family member she has, on top of discovering her sister has been hiding a huge secret. Astor has his own issues that negatively impact his discovery that he is now a father, I think that Key's did not really handle things well with Astor from the beginning, she jumped to so many conclusions and lashed out because of that when she completely refused to listen to what was actually happening. I think this was just her way of protecting herself from her own feelings. I didn't expect this book to get so emotional when I picked it up but it was definitely heartbreaking. Again, like in the Potter, Remington is literally the best.

All the stars!

If I could give this 1000 stars I would do just that. I’m drained. The start of this was tricky for me since I have a sister who is my best friend and who has a little girl (as do I) and it gutted me to the core. To think about how I would manage in the same situation was almost impossible and had me sobbing a few times. I am so grateful I listened to this audio. Jason Clarke and Heather Firth are perfection in their narration of these characters.
I’m kind of speechless but o can say that this is one of those books you won’t forget, one you remember when you listened to and how much feeling it brought to my days while listening to the performance. So beautiful. Not too much angst or over the top drama but a wonderful story with a lot of depth.

The Refiner

Keegan and Astor Potter, oh my goodness this is such as emotional listen/ ebook. Piper and Astor Potter are both doctors and best friends. But something happens to Piper where she gets sick. She has a feisty sister named Keegan (which I hope I am spelling her name correctly). She knows her sister is pregnant but doesn’t know why she didn’t tell the father which is Astor about the baby. I don’t want to spoil anything. Just that the sister bond between piper and Keegan is strong. Every birthday celebration is spent with tiaras and candy jewelry. Astor must navigate being a new dad and the lost of his friend and fellow colleague. Threw their grief Keegan and Astor friendship grew into something more. and now he has help raising his daughter tatum.

Loved this

Very unusual story with lots of humor and some genuine grief. Things change by the chapter so keep listening.

Oh this man! Love this Doctor Potter!

“I’m not the man you want me to be...but I am the man you need.”
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Review: This is Book 2 in The Hands of the Potters series. I was excited for this book, but also a little nervous how it was going to play out. I should have known Kristy would deliever. She knew just how to take care of my heart and give a beautifully touching story.
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After an unexpected tragedy, Keagan's life is turned completely upside down. Astor is just returning from a humanitarian trip when his world is forever changed. These two tugged on my heart so much. I cried for them and they also cracked me up. Kristy knows the perfect recipe and how to mix the right about of banter with emotion. Keagan was so strong. I just wanted to give her a hug and be there for her. Astor is amazing and such a giver and protector with a heart of gold. The way he cared for Keagan and Tatum!🥺 I adored these three so much. Plus Alpha Astor...🥵! I completely fell in love with them. A beautiful story brought together through tragedy, but healed and built through love. I love the relationship and banter between the Potter brother's and Remington always cracks me up! I laughed out loud so many times. I listened to the audiobook by Jason Clarke and Heather Firth. They were both perfect and brought Keagan and Astor to life in such a beautiful way. This is definitely my favorite book in the series so far. I can't wait for Duke's story and I REALLY hope that Remington gets a book. I kind of love him already!😝

Refreshing

This was a great story of love and life after… I really enjoyed the push and pull within the story line! Great read!

Very good performances

This book has wonderful, colorful characters. There is some deep sadness that is very well written (though I prefer not to have sorrow in my books). I love the growth in the characters and the way the romance develops. The wit sprinkled throughout the story adds enjoyment. I really love this book. The performances are very good.

Felt so much! 💙

I've been wanting to experience this story again and as soon as this audiobook was announced i was so excited! It became an anticipated listen of mine right away. I started listening to it as soon as i could and was glued to my earbuds. I loved how i got so into this listen!

Loved loved loved it!!!!

What a great audiobook & I just loved the narration! I loved the characters play on each other. Even though it was heavy at times it kept you laughing through the tears.

This is dramedy at its best!!!

Get out your tissues and be ready to cry-laugh your way through The Refiner!!!!
These narrators did a FANTASTIC job portraying the feisty yet mourning Keagan, and the broody and protective Astor. Their adaptation of these characters had me crying my eyes out, and then I was laughing out loud in the next instant. It was pure emotional torture in the best of ways.
In true Kristy Marie fashion she has mastered the art of the perfect dramedy with wit, emotion and a HOT AF hero. Can anyone say Daddy Astor?!?
Whether you love romcom, emotional romance, single parent, or angsty romance - you will love this book! Listen to it today - you'll thank me later! Well done once again K Marie!!