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Finding Harmony

By: JoMarie DeGioia
Narrated by: Wendy Rich Stetson
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A country girl committed to nature. A city guy with his eye on the bottom line. A battle of wills...a battle for balance And a love that can tip the scales

Rick Chapman is climbing to the top rung of his father's corporate ladder. Fulfilling Chapman Financial's contract at Cypress Corners, Florida will finally prove his value to the company. And to his father. But one endangered weed, and the pretty plant girl trying to save it, could really screw up his plans.

Harmony Brooks loves her job as a plant conservationist at Cypress Corners, and the money she earns allows her to make up for a former boyfriend's betrayal. He not only stole her parents' money, he stole her heart. And that's something she won't ever risk again. But opposites attract, not that she or Rick ever expected to fall in love. Can Harmony prove to Rick that he's worth so much more than his father's approval? Or is Rick so blind he can't see that loving Harmony is worth losing what he's wanted for so long?

©2013 JoMarie DeGioia (P)2014 JoMarie DeGioia

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Finding Harmony

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Finding Harmony is a love story, with lovable characters and some good humor and some drama. The characters and the story can be in real life.
Romance readers will love this audiobook.

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Just a really easy, enjoyable read

I'm not sure if it was the mood I was in or not, but this started a little slow for me. Luckily it picked up pretty quickly and I found myself engrossed in the book. Wendy Rich Stanton has one of those voices that pulls you into a story and keeps you there. She just has a way of capturing the essence of the characters and making you feel like you know them.
I really enjoyed Harmony, our main character. She just had this mellow personality that had no fuss and pomp. And, I even liked Rick. He was conflicted but honest. I loved the way their story sort of unfolded into this sweet, loving connection. I'm looking forward to enjoying the rest of this series. I'd really like to know what happens with Ricks siblings and if his detached father ever gets a clue. I received this as an ARC and now want to continue with the series.

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Yes! More, More, More Now! Great New Series

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Finding Harmony

Harmony is an environmentalist looking to save what most people would call a weed. Rick Chapman needs to prove himself to the family hierarchy and needs to build on the same property as the endangered plant is found.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way JoMarie DeGioia mentioned the environmental angle and then left it alone. No overuse or PREACHING!

Harmony and Rick meet up and cannot stand one another but cannot stand the thought of being apart from one another.

There is very little buildup to their risqué bedroom shenanigans. Enough of a story to hold it against together, however, they do jump in right from the beginning and it semi-graphic so listen at your own risk.

I loved it. It may seem a bit shallow but it is right in the pocket of this genre. would compare this author with Shannon Stacy and her Kowalski series.

I can only hope that JoMarie DeGioia is churning out a whole bunch more, and longer for the series.

The narration was excellent. I listen to most of my books on 2X speed, though I did slow it down to get a taste of the narrators "real" sounds. She was excited, genuine, sad, etc. throughout the performance and she came across as very believable. Genuine and professional, a five star performance (and I am very stingy with my stars.)

Notes: Mature themes

Credit worthy/$: Absolutely I would use the credit for it and each book in the rest of the series. However, I was fortunate to have *been gifted a copy of this to listen to an exchange from my thoughts and this review.*

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Fun Contempo Romance

This is a great contempo romance read. I really enjoyed the story and seeing them come together. Lots of granola crunchy planet saving stuff, fits because of her job.

Harmony is sassy and funny. I loved the banter with Rick. He is going through some things himself. I enjoyed seeing them dance around each other. The narrative is mixed, easily transitioning between the two POV. This helps to understand their motives and emotions better.

The story isn't anything amazing, however, it was thoroughly entertaining. There is something immensely like-able about the writing.

The bedroom door is open, just naughty enough to make you blush. Don't expect huge detail in the smexy scenes. They give steam but not volcanic.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Wendy Rich Stetson, who is a delightful new voice to me. I enjoyed her pace and the energy she gives the read. She has a great voice for the guys and the gals, not trying to stretch things too far. This is a case where the voice is a true compliment to the story. I will be looking for more of her reads down the road.

All in all this was a great experience, really hit the spot. It does a great job of getting you interested in the next book in the series. I definitely want to know about younger brother Jake!

Disclosure – I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own. I was under no obligation to post a review or give positive feedback.

*** I hope this review was useful to you and helped your decision to read or not read this book. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. I listen at double speed; all my impressions of the narration are from that setting. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog Eargasms Audiobook Reviews ***

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Heart Warming

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Nope, it is a good book just the way it is.

Would you be willing to try another book from JoMarie DeGioia? Why or why not?

Yes i would.

Any additional comments?

This is a heart warming book, I fell in love with all the characters and i will continue the series for sure.

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Great book on a cold winter day

Where does Finding Harmony rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

A charming and thought provoking story.. I like it and am glad I listened to it.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that she felt so strongly about her job and that she wasn't going to let her feelings for Rick influence her.

Which character – as performed by Wendy Rich Stetson – was your favorite?

I thought she did a wonderful job with all the charactors

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Great escape on a wintry day

A charming and thought provoking story that takes place in an idyllic setting. The narrator Wendy Rich Stetson did a good job, her voice is clear and she was able to differentiate the cast of characters very well. I enjoyed the tone of her voice and always knew which character was speaking. I was very drawn into the story, it has a positive message woven into a passionate love story.

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Hometown series romance

Cypress Corners starts out as your hometown story, a little slow at first, but once you begin to get to know the people who live there, you are thrown into the story full force. This first in the series introduces us to Harmony, a conservationist who finds an endangered plant growing in Cypress Corners near where there will be some development. Rick, the overseer of the project and man who needs to keep the investors happy is not too thrilled with this find. The two meet and conflict, but the chemistry is evident right away. I loved Harmony, she was a very matter of fact woman, able to stand on her own and was clear with her life path. I found Rick likable too, and as the book went on and you found out more about his past, it was evident the reasons why he reacted certain ways. The cast of background characters are quirky and fun. Harmony's parents, especially her mom brought a smile to my face each time she was in a scene. Also met Rick's brother and mention of his sister, so am looking forward to seeing their stories come out. Their family is definitely dysfunctional and it's always interesting to see how they pull themselves out of predicament.

My first Wendy Rich Stetson narration, and now I am wondering why I haven't stumbled upon her sooner. She has a rich, melodic voice that pulls you into the story. Each character is easily discernible and her cadence is perfect for this hometown series. I am looking forward to the next one!

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See how opposites do attract

Would you listen to Finding Harmony again? Why?

I love a great story when opposite personalities find themselves falling in love. Rick Chapman is pure city. While Harmony Brooks is pure country. I love the interaction between these two.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite part in the book is when Rick realizes he will never please his father, and tells him to keep his job!

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

The after effects of Harmony's meeting with Rick's father. I am not going to give any spoilers, but Rick needs to ask before he jumps to conclusions.

Any additional comments?

This was an amazing story of two people falling in love. The author and narrator really brings out the emotions in the writing and in the telling. I need to thank Wendy Stetson with the gift copy of this audio book for my honest opinion. I really enjoyed listening to this book. Kudos to the author JoMarie DeGioia and the narrator Wendy Stetson. Great job!!! I look forward to reading/listening to future books by these two in the future.

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The book was good. It was a light story. The narration by Wendy Rich Stetson was very good.

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