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Future Perfect

By: Suzanne Brockmann
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Dressed in Victorian attire, Juliana Anderson gives guests at her cozy New England bed and breakfast a taste of old-fashioned hospitality. Whether she’s cooking up delights in her kitchen or maintaining the rooms in her beautifully decorated inn, Juliana stays busy and content. Until Webster Donovan arrives - tall, rugged, and sexy beyond belief.

The lean, dark-haired author has a bad case of writer’s block and he’s planned a six-week stay to cure it. But this beautiful woman is proving even more distracting to the cause. For prim, polite Juliana has a wild side: She rides a Harley and hides a troubled past. The moment Webster watches her take off her motorcycle helmet and shake loose those long, flame-colored curls, he finds his muse - and loses his heart. But can romance with a woman afraid to trust in love last longer than a moment in time?

©2011 Suzanne Brockmann (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Just Okay

This book was an easy listen however, it was just okay for me. I have listen/read other Suzanne Brockmann books and you can tell this was one of her earlier books. I didn't dislike the book, it sort of dragged for me. The characters were well developed and the story was as well, but I got bored in the middle. It is a true romance book. It did make me laugh a few times. This is not a bad book, It is just not one of her best work. I will continue to listen and read other books by this author. This was the first time with this narrator and he did a good job.

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so-so

There was nothing and no one in this story to make the reader actually care. Juliana is, in a word, pissy. Webster is appealing except for this one huge lapse in judgement--for some unknown reason he falls head-over-heels in love with Juliana--who, as I think I mentioned, is pissy.

Then there is the part at the end where I think she makes him grovel way too much.

I generally like Brockmann's non-Troubleshooter books, but this was a general fail for me.

I've listened to Patrick Lawlor perform several audiobooks in the past and I like his voice and delivery. I particularly enjoyed his reading of Brockmann's Infamous. In this case he didn't have much to work with. I do think his delivery of love scenes to be a bit too enthusiastic. A more subtle approach would make the scenes more sensuous

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Cute!

I decided to get this book because it was inexpensive and I was looking for something light and easy to listen to. It was a cute story! Better than I expected. I thought the main characters charming. Definitely worth the cost!

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Kind of slow and boring

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

I love most of her books but this one was slow and boring and I felt like I wanted to fast forward through most of it. This one won't stop me from listening to more Suzanne Brockmann books as I have listened to many that I love.

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Could not finish it

I always enjoy Patrick Lawlor, but there was not enough story line for me. And I have read and enjoyed many Suzanne Brockmann books.

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Ms. prim meets Mr. Super aggressive & that's all

Definitely not like her other books -Mr. Super Aggressive meets the prim Bed & Breakfast owner and immediately decides he has to have her? I mean immediately -no conversation. And of course she doesn't like his kind. A good-looking successful writer who knows how to fix a car. Lots of internal reflection with little conversation while outwardly he pushes for more and she was so over the top obnoxious, I was ready to slap her 20 minutes into the story. A real man with a brain would have cut his losses after their first two semi-conversations. That's the plot. After an hour+, I cut my losses. Get "Infamous" or "Hawken's Heart," "Night Watch," "Get Lucky" or "Frisco's Kid" instead. They have romance, a real plot and lots of real action/adventure and real conversations. Suzanne Brockman can write great books, but this wasn't one of them.

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Good read..

If you could sum up Future Perfect in three words, what would they be?

Nice book when you have some time, for yourself, and can to sit and read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Future Perfect?

In the end, when the baby was born.

Which character ??? as performed by Patrick Lawlor ??? was your favorite?

I'm not sure.

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

No

Any additional comments?

Suzanne Brockmann writes a good book. You can count on them to be interesting.

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ok - buy when on sale

I like Suzanne Brockmann's books - but I think this is one of her older ones. It was easy to listen to, but did not grab my attention.

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struggled to finish this one.

characters were relateable but dialogue was really weak. I didn't get the conflict at the climax of the book. it seemed like a silly fight they were having and I couldn't make myself care about it anymore. I half listened to the entire second half

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Forgettable Chick Lit

Would you try another book from Suzanne Brockmann and/or Patrick Lawlor?

Yes to both. I love the Troubleshooter series and I love Patrick Lawlor.

Would you recommend Future Perfect to your friends? Why or why not?

No. The H & H were both disappointing. She was annoying and snippy from the start. For no discernible reason he falls for her immediately. He would be likable if he weren't such a major woose. He grovels to her nearly constantly, and then has all this inner dialogue, "what was I thinking?" "It's too soon." "Should I apologize?" and on and on.

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

He does an excellent job and I have pretty much liked him in all the books I have heard. No complaints.

Did Future Perfect inspire you to do anything?

Read something action packed or eat something salty. Way too much saccharin here for me.

Any additional comments?

I love Suzanne Brockmann. I know this is one of her earlier books so I am going to go with that as the reason for this book. Definitely do not let it keep you from trying her other books. She generally rocks.

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