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The Perfect Marriage
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LENGTH5 hrs and 13 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-08-13
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Addiction. Deception.
Pretty pictures hide ugly secrets.
The perfect marriage...
Denise and Derrek Shaw are the perfect American couple. Happily married for 15 years, they have a wonderful daughter, Mackenzie, successful careers, and a beautiful house in a posh Chicago suburb. They are attractive, respected...and hiding a shocking secret: a dangerous addiction to drugs.
It started innocently enough. Denise occasionally used prescription drugs to help her deal with the long hours and demanding nature of her job. Derrek, also under pressure at work, began using cocaine socially with some of his colleagues.
They can quit whenever they want to. At least, that's what Denise would like to believe....
As her job becomes more stressful, Denise can no longer get through the day without a fix. Derrek realizes his harmless habit has become anything but, and desperately wants to get clean. However, his attempts are derailed when there is a sudden family tragedy. Once soul mates, now this husband and wife are quickly losing the immense love that had been the cornerstone of their marriage. With her parents spiraling out of control, Mackenzie makes an unexpected move to take matters into her own hands. Is her sacrifice too late - or is there still hope? Is there a final chance to save the Shaw family?
©2013 Kimberla Lawson Roby (P)2013 Hachette Audio
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tracee careathers CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, US 01-10-13 Member Since 2012- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Waste of My Money"
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?a different story line. the story dragged on too long about nonsense and never really came together for me.
What do you think your next listen will be?any book not by Kimberla.
What didn’t you like about Shay Moore’s performance?her voice was very monotone.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Perfect Marriage?all the scenes about the behind the scenes details of their jobs.
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Dannielle Nashville, TN, United States 02-17-13 Member Since 2012
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"Nice Book but kind of typical"
Would you listen to The Perfect Marriage again? Why?I wouldn't listen to it again, there was few things surprising or thrilling about the story line. For the most part I could tell what was going to happen before it happened.
And for me I always enjoy a good plot that has me gasping with disbelief at some point.
Would you recommend The Perfect Marriage to your friends? Why or why not?Sure, it was an okay book. but I kind of expected more from this author.
What about Shay Moore’s performance did you like?The narrators performance was pretty good, she had good rhythm and flow. and her voice was not monotone which is always good.
Who was the most memorable character of The Perfect Marriage and why?There really weren't any, all of the characters kind of were equally, there wasn't one that was especially bad or deliciously good.
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Priscilla ARLINGTON, TX, United States 02-10-13 Member Since 2006
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"A Good Story Idea, badly written."
What disappointed you about The Perfect Marriage?Characters to predictable, story line unfocused , Characters boring and uninteresting,
What could Kimberla Lawson Roby have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?characters lives were too simple. There was nothing about them to grab your attention , make you want them to succeed or fail. Just add more substance and not rush the endingPut more though into the ending it was poorly executed.
Would you be willing to try another one of Shay Moore’s performances?YES, that was the best part of the story. Great Job Shay Moore.
What character would you cut from The Perfect Marriage?In a better written story line they could all have a place.
Any additional comments?My book Club loves Kimberly books, she is a great author. unfortunately this one was not her best. I look forward to reading her next book.
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Kimberly Lewisville, TX, United States 04-09-13 Member Since 2012
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"This Author Watches Too Much Lifetime/BET"
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?The story was not creative at all. Very basic storyline.
Would you ever listen to anything by Kimberla Lawson Roby again?NEVER.
How did the narrator detract from the book?The different voices she used were distracting and exaggerated, kind of like she was narrating a children's book.
What character would you cut from The Perfect Marriage?There are quite a few of them, where to start...
Any additional comments?Really, don't waste your money on this. It is not a good use of time.
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"Good read with a couple of twists"
I enjoyed the book very much on its own - but I still couldn't help wishing for Rev Curtis Black to make an appearance!
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"I am never disapointed by anything that Kimberla."
If you could sum up The Perfect Marriage in three words, what would they be?This book kept me going. I went to shock to anger to sorrow, back to anger and shock all over again.. then finally i was relieved.. wonderful book!!
What did you like best about this story?The Denial. so many folks have these problems but just dont own up to them.
What about Shay Moore’s performance did you like?Shay is wonderful. I think i've heard other books from her! She left nothing to be misunderstood. Love Love Love her!
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"Best one yet"
Where does The Perfect Marriage rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?This is the first audiobook I've listened to in awhile, and it is the best one I've heard so far.
What did you like best about this story?I like the realism of the characters, and the way she brings drug addiction to the light..the seemingly good, and the consequences.
Which character – as performed by Shay Moore – was your favorite?Denise is my favorite character...it disappoints me when she gets hooked on cocaine.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Not yet, as a child whose parents struggled with addiction, I could relate to the characters, especially the daughter.
Any additional comments?I hope that I am able to get all of Kimberla Lawson Roby's books on audio.
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