The Ideal Man

Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna, Book 9

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Christina Traister

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Julie Garwood is among the most critically acclaimed - and popular - romance authors around, with 36 million copies of her books in print. And now, with The Ideal Man, Garwood is poised to expand that already huge audience.

Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter’s face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation.

Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A no-nonsense lawman, he’s definitely not the ideal man that Ellie has always imagined, yet she’s attracted to him in a way she can’t explain.

Ellie heads home to Winston Falls, South Carolina, to attend her sister’s wedding. Shortly after she arrives, though, she receives a surprise visitor: Max Daniels. The Landrys have been captured, and she’ll be called to testify. But they’ve been captured before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence - or disappear before they can take the stand. Max vows to be Ellie’s shadow until the trial, and it isn’t long before sparks fly....

©2011 Julie Garwood (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Garwood, Find a great reader and stay with it

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Garwood has talent, but readers are killing her work.

Would you be willing to try another book from Julie Garwood? Why or why not?

I like her work, always have. Yes, will continue to buy.

What three words best describe Christina Traister’s voice?

Not the not best. Her pace is not consistant, a better reader may have pulled this one out of the fire

Was The Ideal Man worth the listening time?

got this on the 5.95 sale, so Ok,but not worth a full credit

Any additional comments?

Ms Garwood, needs to find a good reader and stop skipping around. Natalie Ross could do it.

Glued to the headset!

I enjoyed this book very much. I kept me wanting more and it was hard to put down the headset. The ending could possibly lead to Part 2?? I highly recommend!

Loved the narration and the story was great

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, the story was entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

Elle,
She is caring and positive despite the tragedy in her life.

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

Christina brings the characters to life. They are three dimensional and believable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved when Elle told Max about her childhood stalker, and how it tore her family apart.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the audiobook and I would recomend it to others.

Entertaining but hardly original

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, I'd recommend the book to others because it was an easy listen with very clearly defined characters. Each person is either good or bad, kind or nasty, selfless or spoiled. Sometimes it's nice to listen to a book where the good guys win out and the bad guys get their just rewards.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

No surprises here, but the ending was like the book: clean, clear, happy.

Which character – as performed by Christina Traister – was your favorite?

Ellie was my favorite performance by the reader.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

There's nothing I would have added.

Any additional comments?

This book is for the Idealist in all of us. The story was well written and well read, nothing spectacular to throw the reader's emotions or to change the reader's perception of life. It is a sweet book that gives us a look at what life should be like (at least what life should be like after a terrible event) as opposed to the reality of today. It presupposes that evil will be punished and that the good will be happy. How I wish this were a manual for human behavior.

The Ideal Man

Julie comes through again. Believable storyline. Loveable characters - including Ava. I enjoyed this book.

Outstanding!

Julie Garwood is one of the best authors.
I have listened and/read most of her books.
She never fails. I look forward to reading all of her books!!!

Love the story line. Well written.

What did you love best about The Ideal Man?

I love Max Daniels and Ellie characters. I thought they are a perfect match.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ideal Man?

The relationships among the 3 sisters.

Have you listened to any of Christina Traister’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first experience listening to Christina Traister. I thought she did a good job.

Tepid

This is a "Julie Garwood" which to me translates to "automatic buy. I'm a little disappointed, I expected more. The characters didn't engage me and hang on like I expected, but it was an okay read.

interesting to listen to..

although the end seemed rushed and chopped up..still an interesting story line..narration was very good..

A VERY GOOD BOOK

This was a good book. Some people don't know what they have until they almost lose it. The Ideal Man is one of these books.