The Best Man

By: Kristan Higgins

Narrated by: Amy Rubinate

Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Faith Holland left her hometown after being jilted at the altar. Now a little older and wiser, she's ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her family's vineyard, to confront the ghosts of her past, and maybe enjoy a glass of red. After all, there's some great scenery there....

Like Levi Cooper, the local police chief - and best friend of her former fiancé. There's a lot about Levi that Faith never noticed, and it's not just those deep green eyes. The only catch is she's having a hard time forgetting that he helped ruin her wedding all those years ago. If she can find a minute amidst all her family drama to stop and smell the rosé, she just might find a reason to stay at Blue Heron, and finish that walk down the aisle.

©2013 Kristan Higgins (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Emotional resonance balances zany antics in a powerful story that feels completely real." ( Publishers Weekly Starred Review)

Another winner from K Higgins

I love this author and her wonderfully sweet and romantic stories. They make me wish I could be young and in love again.

Great story - Clean romance - Funny

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

YES - If you are a fan of romantic comedy - this is for you.

What did you like best about this story?

The connection between all the characters worked perfectly

What about Amy Rubinate’s performance did you like?

Her inflections - Perfect for each character - I could feel Levi's agitation and amusement as well as Faith's awkwardness and determination.

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

The writing was great - the emotions of Faith, her guilt

Any additional comments?

Faith returns home to contribute to her family's vineyard but only plans to stay for a few weeks. Well, there is no place like home and once there, she can't really remember why she should stay away. It is hard being back in to the town where everyone witnessed your downfall - being left at the alter by her high school sweetheart - Jeremy.The painintheass Levi is EVERYWHERE Faith looks. He is also a painful reminder of everything (Jeremy) she lost. Levi is the reason she is not happily married. He ruined her wedding (at least in her mind). Levi wants NOTHING to do with Princess. She is so innocent and blind, she could not see what was right in front of her.

Excellent Family Drama with Romance & Humor

While this book is listed as a Romance, I found "the Best Man" to be an enjoyable story about family, friends and lovers - in that order of importance. Humor and intelligence along with a small town in upstate New York and a family owned winery created an interesting setting for the first book in an engrossing dramatic but not gritty series.

Over the Top Romance

It's one of those made for TV movies kind of romances. At times, I loved it, and then at other times, I wished it related to the audience a little more. Definitely a good light read, a good beach read, but not a great solid read.

Unexpectedly hilarious!

Given the length of the book, I was worried that it was going to have a lot of filler to skip through. It turned out to be really funny, adequately paced, and I enjoyed every second of it. I really liked that the focus wasn't exclusively on a relationship, but about the family and all their shinanigans, and about Faith letting go of the past. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

A perfect blend of humor and heart...

The story itself was ever-changing and full of comic relief. I actually had to back up and listen again to be sure I did not miss the clever puns. I don’t mean to imply this book was a complete comedy. It was not. It was, however, a terrific story with many interesting little subplots that were needed and used without taking away from the heart of the story. My first time enjoying Kristan Higgins, but it won’t be my last.

The Best Man

The Best Man was funny, tender, romantic and I loved it. Typical Kristan Higgins. Once again, proof of why her books are an auto-buy for me! Amy Rubinate was a wonderful narrator for Higgins' story.

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I really enjoy Kristan Higgins novels. They are a nice blend of story, setting and romance with a dash of quirky characters so they aren't pour sappy.

I do think, however, that Xe Sands is the best narrator of her novels.

The best man

This book is actually very funny. I laughed several times. The big family and friends was heart warming. I felt like this book read more like real life than most.

Beautiful love story

enjoyed listening. great road trip book to listen to. it's worth the time and credit.