This Life and All the Rest

Next Life Duet, Book 2

De: Brit Benson

Narrado por: JF Harding, Lidia Dornet

She thinks our story is over. It’s just beginning.

Lennon Washington has been the star of every dream, every nightmare, since the day I lost her. Since the moment I let my demons win and she slipped through my fingers.

Her memory has haunted me. Changed me. Broken me and remade me. And I’d all but given up on us.

Now tragedy has brought her back into my life. My secrets are at her disposal. Hers are unraveling quickly. And every emotion we’ve tried to deny is returning with a vengeance.

But we’re not kids anymore. We have changed drastically. And with each new ache, I start to wonder...

Is there a place for us in this life, or will we have to try again in the next one?

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This Life and All the Rest is the conclusion to the Next Life Duet. It has a guaranteed HEA. It is necessary to listen to book one, The Love of My Next Life, before listening to this one.

©2022 Brit Benson Books (P)2025 Brit Benson Books

Book 2 did not disappoint.

Again, I was unable to put this down or hit pause on the audio. The angst & devotion (I know…a strange combo) was so intense, it hooked me from the start…of the first book!

Lennon’s feeling of betrayal all those years ago led her to a drastic life change. New major turned to new career, new hair, new continent, new name, & a whole new life. She was determined to move on from Macon & had washed her hands of Claire.

But while Lennon was becoming a new person so that she could move on, Macon was becoming a new person so that he could be the exact perfect man that Lennon needed to be her best self. He was now reliable, trustworthy, & and overall, an outstanding man. But he had no place in Lennon’s new life.

When a tragic event brought Lennon home, Macon found his chance to make amends. Through miscommunication of epic proportions, the wedge forced between Macon & Lennon seemed permanent. And when the truth was revealed, so much hatred & manipulation & utter heartbreak came to light. The toxicity from the first book still shown through in Claire. I swear she absorbed everyone’s toxic qualities.

Macon & Lennon still have an intense chemistry that can’t be snuffed out. There are hurdles to be jumped for her to trust again, & rightfully so. But with the love & devotion that Macon has for her, he’s never been more willing to work for what he wants…and that’s Lennon back in his life.

Audio Review:
JF Harding & Lidia Dornet carried through on their spectacular performance from the first book. I felt every emotion from their narration that the characters felt in the book.

Loved!

Loved this book so much. What a story! So many feels. I cried. My heart hurt. And I felt the love! Brit did an amazing job writing these characters story! The narrators did such a great job voicing them!!

Very well written

Very detailed; felt like a real, true life story. Wish the sex scenes were a little less detailed, LOL!

Phenomenal

Everything about this series is superb. Narration couldn't have been any better, I mean we're talking real tears and emotions here! But you've got everything in this serious. Angst, drama, possesive protective male, strong female personality but nothing arrogant, spice, secondary relationships to the main characters, you see this beautiful transformation of the characters throughout the series and fall in love with different people at different times. Hate some at some times, love some at other times. I never got bored once. (Per standard with BB novels)

the story!

wow! this audio was amazing and really delivered everything brit benson serves! perfection! obsessed with it all!

I love this book

I love this book so much. It’s amazing the way they finally get their HEA. It’s the best.

Great story with amazing narration

I’ve read/listened to Brit’s other books and really enjoyed them. This series was a head scratcher for me. As I stated in my review of book one, I generally do not read young adult/new age stories…they are not my go to. But I needed to find out how this story ended. I just wanted them to talk like adults and figure out how to move on. The miscommunication, misunderstandings and overall tone of their story was sad to me. I’m going to say this is great writing because Brit pulls every thought and emotion from the reader while reading/listening to this story. Although this story was not for me I appreciate Brit’s writing and will continue to read her stories. JF Harding and Lidia Dornet continues this story with amazing performances. Their vocals were full of emotion, depth and personality.

This ending was everything!

This Life and All the Rest is book #2 in the Next Life Duet. The story picks up where book #1 left off, with the phone call that takes Lennon home. We get answers to all the questions, the deception, and the heartbreak that we had from the first book. The author once again gives us the emotional rollercoaster and eventually, the HEA we have been craving. Have those tissues handy!

The narration was performed by J.F. Harding and Lidia Dornet (same as book #1) and again, it was just perfection.

Amazing conclusion!

4.5 out of 5 stars!

This was a good second chance for Lennon and Macon. There was so much miscommunication and assumptions that occurred that I didn't think anyone would end up happy at the end. This book wrapped up all the misconceptions, assumptions, and miscommunication among all the characters. Lennon and her father. Lennon and Macon. Lennon and Claire. However, I think the time Lennon and Macon spent apart allowed them to learn and grow from their past mistakes. Some of the heartache that happened could have been prevented, but the build up of angst gave the story more life. Lidia Dornet and JF Harding brought this story to its spectacular conclusion with their gift of storytelling. The characters and their stories came alive.

I received an advance copy of the audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this review.

Epic Love Story!

With that crazy cliffhanger I couldn't wait to listen to this audio. Even though I have read the book previously I was still excited to continue this story and how it all unfolds. My heart clenched just as much and I am still so in love with this book. I can't say it enough how amazing this audio is. With these narrators you truly become part of the story. I never wanted it to end.