Come Undone Cityscape Series, Book 1

De: Jessica Hawkins

Narrado por: Andi Arndt

Olivia Germaine has already found love. Devoted wife, loyal friend, determined career woman - she’s created the life she always envisioned...until she locks eyes with a handsome stranger across a crowded room.

David Dylan, alleged playboy and Chicago’s most eligible bachelor, awakens a passion in Olivia she buried long ago. He challenges her to confront the perfect life she’s built and to ask herself questions that could lead to either happiness...or regret.

Because David knows who she is. He knows what she wants. And he can give it to her. If only she’ll give in....

©2013 Jessica Hawkins (P)2015 Jessica Hawkins

Jessica Hawkins I NEED the Rest of This Series NOW

Come Undone

I stayed up WAY past my bedtime listening to this book. It is excellent - except for one thing, it is a cliffhanger! Grrrrrr! Usually, I wait until all of the books in a series or trilogy are released – however, *I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my thoughts, opinions & this review.

This book is phenomenal and I did not want it to end. The tension and frustration between Olivia & David Dylan was off the charts.

The premise of the book is this: A content and married woman meets a man who is everything she could have ever dreamed and more. Could she ever cheat on her husband? How does she deal with these feelings? Will the other man wait for her? And her husband, Bill, will you catch on to her new discontent & unhappiness?

This is an action packed with a good story line and the tug-of-war that Olivia is dealing with is brilliantly written.

This is a new to me author. I hope Jessica Hawkins is locked away writing the next book NOW. That it will be on available on Audible very soon – as in tomorrow when I do a search for Jessica Hawkins.***

***BOOK 2 IS AVAILABLE...HOORAY!
(My audio twin, Dawn did the search before I could and it's available. YES!)

Am I awful to want Book 3 done by next week?!?

The narration was incredible. Andi Arndt has a way of telling the story without being distracted by or focused on her performance. She reads and my mind takes over. I'm very impressed.

Notes: Some descriptions of mature situations, a bit of strong language and an assault from a man on a woman.

This would have to be rated R or NC–17 for the subject matter.
Stars – This is a RARE occasion that I give five stars in all categories

I'm really excited about the follow-up book. If you enjoy contemporary romance with a bit of sexy talk, I would recommend you buy it.

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Fifty shades of who? I’ll have some David Dylan please!

Andi Arndt is FREAKIN AWESOME AGAIN!

This is the first audible review I’ve written. I’ll admit as a married woman I felt a little trepidation about listening to a book about adultery. Jessica Hawkins nailed the bitter struggle within Liv as she attempted to deny the magnetic pull towards David and did it without tarnishing Bill. When the moment we had all been waiting for finally arrived...IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I have not listened yet to an audiobook that made me feel as though I were in the exact same moment, the exact same emotions, betrayal, attraction and lust. The detailed description of the way David made Liv feel made my heart literally ache for both Liv and David. Such a great book. Can’t wait to see what happens next! Highly RECOMMEND!

Hottttt

OMG where has this book been all this time. It is smoking. I don’t condone cheating at all especially being a married woman and all. But I must say the way that Olivia’s husband has treated her was not the best. To meet a man who wants to treasure her and her needs is a keeper except.... there were some mixed signals for a while. Now onto the next two books. I’m nervous because I love the HEA’s and as of right now I need her to be with David.... fingers crossed

Attraction

Olivia young married woman finds herself attracted to a client, she struggles to keep him at bay, while trying to keep herself in check. This is a good book I enjoyed it very much.

Not a cheater fan but love Andi Arndt

I dove into this series because it was recommended. I was pulled into it with the first few chapters and Andi is phenomenal as always...she makes the listening experience all worth while. Wow...I love David Dillion and what he sees in Olivia. She needs to get out of marriage that is just satisfactory....not mind blowing...their marriage has become complacent. Interesting to see what the second book will lead to...but it is filled with angst, good friends and tug and pull of desired and unattainable relationship until one breaks down and gives in....until reality sets in.

Yes, Please...

Narration - Andi Arndt - Really Good - Great sexy sounding males. Good timing, great storyteller.

This book? Oh this book! First of all you must understand that this book is about a big-ole Cheaty Cheaterson, so if that kind of thing drives you nuts, well, then, look away, nothing for you to see here.

Second, not sure what hole I was in before I started this, but It's first in a series and ends on a big ole giant cliffy! GAH! I'm dying here and want to know what happens next right NOW!

I enjoyed this. Andi's performance is wonderful and totally added to my enjoyment, even though there is a little bit of some Scooby Doo business with a "bad guy" I still enjoyed it.

I have nothing against Bill and I didn't think he was made out to be a big loser or anything, but I'm fully entranced with David and that's just not like me. In fact, I'm pulling for him and Liv to get together, but I don't want to see Bill get hurt. See people...this is why you don't cheat. Someone ALWAYS gets hurt and it's usually bad. But I can't help it. I liked Liv and David as a couple, so this book has obviously thrown me into a state of conflict. If you enjoy this type of angst, I think you'll like this. If not, well then, as I said, nothing for you here, just move it along. Book 2? Yes Please...

I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review

Completely undone

This is one of the best love triangles I've read. Olivia as happily married to Bill of so she thought. Until she felt an attraction to this man one night but had no idea what made her feel the way she did. She just knew she had to find out who he was.
Liv & Bill had been 3 years & Bill was her safe place, but Olivia just couldn't shake her attraction to the man she was drawn to the night at the theater...David
This story is so full of passion, forbidden love, secrets, flirting, sizzling sex & love.
So worth buying the audible. Now onto book 2🔥Come Alive

Far exceeded my expectations...

Where does Come Undone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I rarely listen to audio books, but this one is tops.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Olivia. I think we can all relate to her... even a little.

What does Andi Arndt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The emotion. When you're reading a book, you don't always get all the emotion in a character's words like you do when you hear it read.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I LOVE this book (and this series). Hearing it just solidified my love.

Any additional comments?

Audio books can be hit or miss. It's tough when you have one person reading the voices for multiple characters. I wasn't sure how David Dylan would come across, in a woman's voice. At one point, I forgot it was a woman reading and just heard David.

Amazing start to series. Super sexy.

Lots of angst and a good depiction of a marriage in trouble. I love the chemistry between David and Olivia.

Keeps you on the edge ... hot!!

The story does start off very slow. It's about David... but David who? He doesn't show up till many chapters go by. But when he does show up... my oh my... you'll be on the edge till the end. But where's the end... off to book 2... then to book 3.

I'm currently on book 3 (not finished), but I must tell you... Olivia learns the art of whinning, second guessing herself and more whinning. I don't know if I want to finish because I just want to grab her shoulders and shake the crap out of her!! errrrr

The story does drag and drag... always having you anticipate what's going to happen... makes you hungry and keeps you on edge.

The first book is really good and yes the second one is too. The third... I'm not sure.