Conflicting Webs

De: Darlene Quinn

Narrado por: Karin Allers

The Toddman-Taylor saga continues in a new direction, exploring love and loss, career and family, forgiveness and redemption in this stand-alone addition to the gripping Web series. Fast-paced chapters propel unforgettable characters through the turmoil of overlapping and often conflicting commitments.

Wedding bells are set to ring. April Toddman, the darling of the Jordon's retail dynasty, feels blessed. Her handsome, amiable fiance, Kyle Clark, is passionate and shares her dreams. No couple could ask for a more promising future. And yet, just days before they are to exchange their marriage vows, their perfect world begins to crumble. Fate steps in and puts April and Kyle to the test. Will they successfully thread their way through the conflicting webs to secure their happiness?

With unfamiliar ground beneath their feet, April and Kyle must confront an unrelenting tsunami of obligations: to other - to their budding careers - and to themselves.

A child without a mother.... A wedding without a honeymoon.... A mother without a family. Beloved characters old and new weave secrets, mistakes, accidents, and lies into intricate webs of conflict as they strive to protect the generation of tomorrow.

Readers young and old will be held captive by the bold decisions these characters make to take charge of their destinies.

©2015 Darlene Quinn (P)2015 Darlene Quinn

Conflicting Webs

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3.5 stars
While the story was entertaining, engaging and enjoyable overall, it took me a while to really get interested and be pulled into the story. It just wasn’t holding my attention in the beginning. Once I was pulled into the story ( a couple of hours in) it kept my full attention until the end.

Even though this is the 5th book in the series it is the first book that I have listened to in the series. Each book can be listened to as a standalone. I might have enjoyed the story a bit more had I already been familiar with all the characters many of which have already had their own books in the series. The connection to the characters wasn't there for me like it would have been if I had read the previous books.

Great well rounded cast of characters. Both likable, unlikable, annoying, selfish and obnoxious. The characters and their actions were very realistic. It was easy to relate to many of them.

Life never goes exactly as planned. It's unpredictable. You have this perfect picture in your mind then fate steps in, throws you a few curve balls and your life is never the same again. Unfortunately how some choose to deal with their issues has an affect on everyone around them. Some people choose to create chaos just to satisfy their own agenda regardless of who it hurts in the process or if it's the right thing to do. This is definitely a tangled web of events and circumstances that surround the characters in this story.

This is the first time I have listened to Karen Allers narrate a book according to my records but her voice sounds familiar. Overall she did a really good job. There was something a bit off for me with her narration I just can't put my finger on it. I think maybe it's that her narration seems a bit flat at times. But then again she did a really good job with the narration. She has a pleasant voice. She has some really good character voices, others(male) could uses a little work. Her narration is clearly spoken with a nice smooth pace. As the story went on whatever was "off" for me faded into the background. This just may be a case of it's me not the narrator. I would definitely listen to her narrate other books.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher.

Multiple stories that make for a great story.

**I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.**

I enjoyed this book, but seemed like the characters that were "good" were almost to good and the flawed characters seemed to have no redeeming qualities. I liked how all the stories were connected and it was an interesting story.

Captivating

This is the first book I’ve read in the Webs series, and it was not necessary to read any others, as this is definitely a stand-alone. The story was quick paced and moved smoothly between unforgettable characters. Each character, both likeable and obnoxious, in the well-written novel is skillfully intertwined and connected. This story shows how an incident can have such a ripple effect on the lives of people who probably never would have crossed paths and the damage a family can do to itself and how love does heal.

The narration was one of the best I have listened to so far as each character is easily distinguishable.

I would definitely love to hear more of Darlene Quinn’s books.

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Conflicting Webs

The story starts out with one of the most annoying characters ever! Britany is spoiled, rude and annoying. And she will have you wanting to pull your hair out and honestly you will wonder if you can even finish the book. She does get easier to deal with! But her father never does and he is just as annoying. You really want someone to put him in his place. "Spoiler alert" it never happens. Luckily the book moves around them with some other really great characters who are some of the most amazing and selfless people you could ask to meet. And some how they all come together for a few great causes.

I was given this audio in exchange for an honest review.

Entertaining

This is not my usual genre of book and was not expecting much. I totally enjoyed the story. I found it complex enough to keep me interested. It may have been a bit predictable but still found it highly entertaining. The performance by the narrator was well done and added to the enjoyment.

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.