Reluctant

By: Marla Josephs

Narrated by: Jaime Lamchick

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Fallon has had a long and rough couple of years. She's ready now to work on putting the past behind her and focus on putting her life back together. A trip to see her best friend to hang out and create some new happy memories seems just the way to start off her new life. However, the first person she meets is Reid Snow, who threatens her peace of mind. Fallon does everything to resist his bad boy charm. The last thing she needs is someone else bringing drama into her life. But, when tragedy strikes Reid is the one who she turns to.

Reid Snow has gone from an unknown to a well-known. He never had a problem in the female department until he's taken in by a gold digger who is after more than just his good looks. Before becoming a well-known actor, women always wanted him for himself. Determined not to be suckered again, he finds himself extremely attracted to his the best friend of his best friend's sister. The only problem is, he's not interested in anything more than casual hook-ups. But, even if Fallon would give him the time of day, which she doesn't seem inclined to do, starting something with her could jeopardize his friendship with his best friend.

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Sometimes Love Happens When You Least Expect It

I loved this sweet and heartbreaking story about Fallon who’s entire world is thrown into turmoil, when her father who has been the one unshakable foundation in her life, succumbs to cancer. Fallon is such a private person that she prefers to be left alone in her grief. Her private grieving comes to an abrupt end when playboy and rising star Reid Snow unceremoniously enters her life.

It’s fascinating to see the very public Reid worm his way into becoming a crucial part of Fallon’s very private life and the sacrifices he’s willing to make when he truly falls in love for the first time in his life.

The audio quality of this book was above average but not perfect, the narrator Jaime Lamchick, on the other hand, was the perfect fit for this 7+ hour production.

The author's note at the end was touching.

This audiobook was gifted to me exchange for an unbiased review!

Seasons

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

Yes, I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. I find the author's writing style to be very engaging. The depth of the characters personalities make them very relatable.

What other book might you compare Reluctant to and why?

I would compare the book Alexander Ranch, because it is written by the same author. Her writing style is very incomparable to another. She engages and connects you to the characters depicted in her novels.

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

In the introduction where the main character, Fallon is dealing with the emotional loss of her father is so well written. Her emotions are so raw and real, that you can feel how she is feeling. You can see yourself in her shoes, right in the beginning you connect with her.

Reluctant

Marla Josephs has done it again! I just loved watching Fallon and Reid slowly get close to one another. It’s nice to see a relationship grow at a slower pace instead of the insta love you get lost times. So glad to see a happy ending after what Fallon had to go through and see the support that she received from all her loved ones. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this series.

A beautiful romance

--I was given this audiobook in return for an honest review.

I loved this book. A sweet romance, real life situations and good friends. The circumstance of Reid and Fallon's initial meeting just makes you laugh...and think of Reid as a total Playboy. But as the story unfolds and you find the depth of the man, the sadness Fallon carries, the way their relationship evolves, you can't help but love them both. I was extremely impressed with way Reid dealt with Fallon's scare, standing by her side through thick and thin. This book had some meat to it, making it not a fluffy romance, creating an enjoyable listen.

The narrator, Jamie Lamchick, did an outstanding job. This was the first book I have heard her do and she made the characters real and believable.

Beautifully written

This is the story of Reed. A Hollywood super star and Fallen a quite private woman who just suffered the loss of her father.

Reed is so sweet and so determined to win her over even though he has no idea what he will do with her when he does.

Fallen after is determined to stay as fas away from Reed as possible but soon that determination turns to reluctant as her feelings grow stronger then her will.

I love the story, Fallen is strong and independent, Reed is a drop dead gorgeous gentleman and I Ioved the Conner family.

Martha Josephs is an amazing writer with depth in both her characters and her story line.

The authors note at the end stopped me in tracks. No spoilers but I will say after hearing it the book came even more to life.

Good story

Marla Josephs has written a good story here. At first I was not sure that I liked the hero, but he grows on you. I thought Jaime Lamchick did a good job with the narration. Well worth the listen.

More than reluctant

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

Yes. It was really well written and acted for audio, and the story is not the typical angst ridden story for a famous guy falls for homely girl plot line.

What did you like best about this story?

I really like seeing the realistic characters. They weren't over the top and could have easily been someone you know.

Which scene was your favorite?

The weekend together, when guards are down and Fallon let's go a bit.

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

I loved seeing characters that were flawed in a normal way. Watching grief play out and seeing how something can alter a person in both good and bad ways without a dramatic event but rather just a normal event.

Any additional comments?

The relationship between Reid and Fallon is hard fought and hard one. So many factors, normal everyday factors we're against them. Determination and learning to let go a little is ultimately what makes it work, and watching out characters get to that point was a fight of a journey. This story is well performed and is a realistic experience, I definitely recommend it. I was given this audiobook for free from the author for my unbiased review.

An Enjoyable Listen

Narration - Jaime Lamchick - Pretty good. It looks like this is only her second book, so I was pretty impressed. She has a really good range of character voices. I especially enjoyed her males and her voice for Reid was really sweet and sexy.

So they meet in an interesting way and based on what we get to know of Reid's character, it didn't seem like him at all. He's apparently had his heart broken by a gold digger so he goes a little man whore for a while, but I honestly am not sure that I could have started up even a friendship after walking in on what Fallon did. Not the walking in part, but the fact that he didn't stop what he was doing and engaged in conversation with her while he was "not stopping". So his character is only a slime for a very short period of time and then he just becomes a dream boat.

Fallon goes through the expected he's hot, I want him, but he's a Man-Ho, I don't want him until she succumbs to his hotness. Then the issue becomes his celebrity.

I wish we would have gotten a little more in the end of them actually being a couple, but as a whole, I enjoyed the narration and enjoyed the story.

I received a copy of this Audiobook free of charge from Audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review.

Light but enveloping read

This book was just what i needed, it was in a way a light read not much thinking required but non the less it had everything. Good base story with well-developed characters. The story had good flow from beginning to the end with a good solid ending.

This is the first book i listed to with narration from Jaime Lamchick and I find her very good. I liked the fact that she kept cheerful voice throughout the book which gave a very positive vibe to the book. Whereas she efficiently changed voice when taking on a character. The only comment was voice of Red. In my opinion i felt like he is somehow always reserved, doubtful, etc even when the lines where saying otherwise.

But overall i liked the book and do recommend it.

I love Marlas books!

Great story and wonderful charactersI you are sad to see it end. . I can't wait to read more by Marla. This is a good read. its good paced, easy to listen to.


When you spend as much time as I do with a audiobook in your ear, you really want a pleasant voice and a story that keeps you interested. This book succeeded in that.