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A Mother's Confession
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- Narrated by: Brigid Lohrey
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-28-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Bookouture
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.95
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Publisher's Summary
Your husband took his own life. Tell the truth and destroy what is left of your family. Or keep a secret that will tear you apart. What would you do?
Olivia and David were the perfect couple with their whole lives in front of them. When beautiful baby daughter Zoe came along, their world seemed complete.
But now David is dead and Olivia's world is in pieces. While she is consumed with grief, her mother-in-law Ivy is also mourning the loss of her son. Both women are hiding secrets about the man they loved. Secrets that have put the family in danger.
Something was very wrong in Olivia and David's marriage. Can Olivia and Ivy break their silence and speak the truth? A mother should protect her child, whatever the cost, shouldn't she?
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- Ray Chanley
- 12-21-16
Seeing what we want to see.
Four stars for a book of surprises. And the biggest surprise is saved for the end of the book. My heart and soul ached while reading A Mother's Confession, realizing I know people who are so similar to each of the characters. I found that scary while fearing there were times I should have spoken up. Seems each main character had good and bad traits, and I found myself understanding why. I recommend this book for almost everyone.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- M. Ryder
- 01-30-17
Much Better Than Expected
This story and narration were excellent! Never imagined the twist at the end. Although the story did move a little slow, I really enjoyed Brigid Lohrey's performance of each character, and the story unfolded in a way that held my attention and interest. Also, was quite interesting to see the multiple ways that some of the characters used denial as a coping mechanism. The twists did not feel contrived and were well integrated into the story. Emotionally gripping. Sad story, yet shows hope for the future. Don't give up. Hang in there, because you won't be sorry.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Marianne
- 03-31-17
Warning!!
Do NOT read the review titled "A Mother and/or Woman's Worst Nightmare"!!! She gives away the whole book, and even the twist at the end!!
That being said, I loved this book!! Loved, Loved Loved!!! I fell in love with some characters, and absolutely despised others! keeps you guessing!
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Jf13
- 02-11-17
best audible book since girl on a train
I loved this book, the narration was beautiful! story was engrossing! with a twist I did not see coming. best book I've listened to.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Linda G. Strickland
- morgantown, in
- 12-27-16
Wow! Just wow!
This book really hit home. I was involved in an abusive relationship, though no where as severe as this one. I could really relate to the struggles to try to make sense of a relationship that continued to go wrong regardless of what you did. I will listen to this one again, and probably again. Should I suspect someone is in an abusive relationship, I will give them this book. Excellent story and excellent narrator. Thanks, Audible!
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- Debbie Pearce
- 05-04-17
Great story
Great story but the narrator was horrible. Had to force myself to continue listening. After the first few chapters the book grips you so you want to get to the end. But, the narrator is almost unbearable.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Christie D. Nielsen
- SADDLE RIVER, NJ, US
- 12-26-17
quirky book
This Was a good listen although it could have done with a little more editing. post of it seemed to drag and I think we were able to understand the personality of the lead character from the third or fourth chapter. However That being said, be in for a surprise ending that you will never see coming!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Gordon
- Salt Lake City, UT United States
- 03-11-17
Good story, could have been a couple of hours shorter
I liked the story, the characters, the twist... just seemed to drag a little bit. Would recommend still
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- JK907
- 02-17-17
Bittersweet and Complete, not too Heartbreaking
This story was not as bittersweet and heart-wrenching as its described - in a good way. Yes, the story was not as heart-wrenching as its described - in a good way, it was more bittersweet as a whole, definitely strong, important moments of heartbreak but with realistic resolution. Sentiments of this book: difficulty of marriage, domestic abuse, familial sacrifice, self-preservation, loss and deceit and if I had to rename the book I would call it, The Mother's Realization or The Mother's Reality. This story is a combination of the two books "Who We were Before" By Leach Mercer and “Behind Closed Doors” By B. A. Paris in terms of certain aspects such as central issues.
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- James R Terry, II
- 02-16-17
Highly recommend this book
I reluctantly listened to this book. it was hard not getting angry at the wife for not leaving this relationship but the anger quickly turned to sympathy as the mother in laws character came out. I could not quit listening. Nobody knows the reasons why a person stays in an abusive relationship, or why a person becomes so abusive. Fear for her and everybody she loved was her reason and for good reason.
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- Crooksonbooks
- 11-27-16
A beautiful, yet heart breaking read
Words are difficult to express how I feel right at this moment. Such a beautifully written yet heart breaking read. A thought provoking book that touched my heart - silent tears rolled down my cheeks as I listened to the reality that was Olivia and Zoe's lives. A must read for every woman - a book that'll make you thankful for the lives we live, or a book that may just give you strength to live better lives for yourselves. Thank you so much @bookouture and Kelly Rimmer for this beautiful book.
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- karen 2000
- 03-31-17
Not what i expected....
Read the other reviews and thought I'd give it a go. Ploughed through, not really seeing why the raves reviews, BUT then i got it and some. What a book. I was planning to go out this morning but still too upset and moved to leave the house. Brilliantly performed and a horribly tragic story. Just use your credit. Go on. And brace yourself.
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- Mrs. Trudy Woollard
- 03-11-18
Very Moving
Seldom does a work of fiction move me to tears but this one certainly succeeded. It took a while for me to comprehend the true tragedy
of the story, so stick with it and have the hankies to hand !
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- happy loon
- 04-12-17
Stay with it, especially if you've suffered abuse
I chose this because I've read her other books and I know she looks deeply and knowledgeably into the subject, plus I've suffered abuse and studied it myself.
I agree with other reviews, it does feel like it drones on a bit, but stay with it, all the detail is necessary , it's a cracking story.
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- Pam
- 04-07-17
worth a listen
took a while to get used to the narrator but once you get used to her the story itself is very good
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- penny reeve
- 04-06-17
A great read
A very well paced read with a tragic twist revealed near the end. I was sad to finish it.
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- gill
- 03-24-17
I did finish it, but it was an ordeal...
I'm surprised that other readers found the much heralded twist a surprise - there were enough clues! I think this,would have made a good story if it was about half as long - far too.laboured for me.
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- George
- 03-23-17
good story loved the twist
great storyline with an unexpected twist, leaves you thinking what would i do and how would i cope. only bad point is the narrator's voice
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- CAN
- 02-17-17
Loved it
Very very gripping and a really book.
I couldn't stop listening and then didn't want it to end.
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- laatkins
- 02-01-17
absolutely loved it!
brilliantly written, characters you grow to like, dislike and understand.
excellent unexpected twist to the end of the story.
Very insightful.
so pleased that I chose to give an in known author a listen. will definitely be looking for more of her books.
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- LeslieOZ
- 11-29-17
Only real twist is the awful accent
This was supposed to be a thriller but it’s more like a sleeper. Slow and hard to get through. Only hung on to see if this ‘amazing twist’ redeemed it but alas - a waste of time and money. And the accents were all over the shop - English Irish Australian - couldn’t tell. Very disappointing.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-17
highly recommend
Well written with a relatable storyline. ry A thought provoking storyline and a great narrator.
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- Ann
- 07-07-17
I Couldn't Stop Listening
I enjoyed the book right from the start. However, once I was a few chapters in, I couldn't put it down.
I did not see the final twists coming until they were upon me which made for a thrilling addictive read.
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- Marianne Thoroughgood
- 04-29-17
Though provoking and emotional
This book keeps you engaged from start to finish. I have never read anything like it. I loved it
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- Tiffany
- 03-30-17
Awesome read, average narration
The story will keep you on the edge of your seat!!! But the narration is irritatingly slow.
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- Alana
- 01-11-17
WOW!!!
WOW!!! I did not see that coming.
I enjoyed this book the story seems all normal and quite uneventful until a certain point and then I was left with my mouth open. I actually had my hand over my mouth as it took me that much by surprise. I didn't realise that I was that emotionally engaged in the story. This is a must read if you like a good twist at the end of a book.
I also loved how Australian this was and it was then easy to relate to.
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- Kiki
- 12-06-16
Heart wrenching; stay till the end
My first book of K. Rimmer's, and I thought it was going to be like a few other books out now-a-days; had the feeling of 'Girl on a Train' to begin with. However, I prefer this story much more.
I continued on and I was greatly surprised by the well written plot and twist. All neatly interwoven, the characters you either loved greatly, or despised intensely because of the depth that was given to them.
I look forward to reading more of Kelly's stories, and wouldn't be surprised if this became a movie.
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- Stacey Ellice
- 11-15-16
Amazing!
You've done it again Kelly Rimmer! Once again I just could not walk away from your latest masterpiece for a moment! A Mother's Confession was unbelievable... a gripping novel with a huge curveball that I wouldn't have expected for a second! Loved every little bit!