Just This Once

Escape to New Zealand, Book 1

De: Rosalind James

Narrado por: Claire Bocking

Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes.

Everyone but Hannah Montgomery, that is. She just needs a vacation. Three weeks in New Zealand to sort out her life, figure out what she wants, seems just right. Oh, and to relax. She should definitely put that on the agenda. She certainly isn't looking for a fling with a professional rugby player, no matter how attractive he is. Hannah doesn't do casual. But maybe just this once.…

Drew Callahan is happy to help Hannah find all the fun she's been missing. But as much as he's shared with her, he's kept one very big secret. And learning the truth, now that she's back home again, has made Hannah more wary than ever. Drew knows that she's right for him. But how can he convince her to let down her guard enough to explore what they could have together?

Note: This romance, like New Zealand, contains a bit of steam. If that isn't your cuppa, you may want to visit another country…er, book.

©2012 Rosalind James (P)2014 Rosalind James

Thank heavens its only once

Would you try another book from Rosalind James and/or Claire Bocking?

No. It was mental chewing gum. Not that I have anything against mental chewing gum - sometimes its important but this was not enough to tempt me to return.

What was most disappointing about Rosalind James’s story?

Her blind assumption that all New Zealanders love rugby. Hint: lots of us dont although I have to say if my husband knew that I had actually listened to a book about a rugby player he would laugh till he cried.

What aspect of Claire Bocking’s performance would you have changed?

It would have been nice if she had actually used a New Zealand accent instead of that knock off Aussie mess. The only time she came close was with the little girl. However, only a Kiwi would find fault with that. Otherwise she actually did a good job.

Was Just This Once worth the listening time?

Once yes but I don't think it will become a regular listen

Wonderful

This was a nice romance. Enjoyed the narrator very much. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

loved it!

when I first started listening to this story, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. However, it turned out to be such a great story. I loved the characters, the narration and the whole storyline. I would listen to it again.

Now in Love with Rugby and New Zealand

Other book got me introduced to Rugby but these books taught me Rugby and the love of the game, love of family I show horses and have been around cowboys all my life and these New Zealand folks remind me of the cowboy way of love of country and pride in what you do No Whiners! Loved the romance and I know it is fiction but can dream. Thank you so glad I found these books. FYI Rugby World Cup this year in Japan 2019 hope we get in states.

Story okay, narration okay

Story was enjoyable, but not memorable. Liked the characters, although the H was too perfect. The narrator had the New Zealand accent, but I couldn't tell which character was speaking if more than one American was in the scene. No difference between men and women at all. Won't bother to listen to again.