• The Idea of You

  • By: Robinne Lee
  • Narrated by: Robinne Lee
  • Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,604 ratings)

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The Idea of You

By: Robinne Lee
Narrated by: Robinne Lee
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Solene Marchand, the 39-year-old owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, is reluctant to take her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band. But since her divorce, she's more eager than ever to be close to Isabelle. The last thing Solene expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon.

But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of 20 years old further complicates things. What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly evolves into a passionate and genuine relationship. It is a journey that spans continents as Solene and Hayes navigate each other's worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami.

For Solene, it is a reclaiming of self, as well as a rediscovery of happiness and love. When Solene and Hayes's romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she and her daughter become the target of rabid fans and an insatiable media, Solene must face how her romantic life has impacted the lives of those she cares about most.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Robinne Lee (P)2018 Tantor

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A MUST listen to!

Robinne Lee, the author, narrates this beautifully crafted romance. She does a tremendous job with the various character accents, and emotionally, pulls at your every heart string. I have the utmost respect for Lee's written and oral storytelling. I absolutely loved listening to this book!!!

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There is a deeper message, please don't miss

Other than the warnings about this books being a cheesey romance (I've read Uber cheesy and I don't think this is it actually) and the gratuitous sex scenes (not as gratuitous compared to some) I think many of the reviews miss a smaller message. Older women DO get overlooked. if this was about a May December romance where the man was December, and trust me there are many of those types of romances both in books and real life, it would be a non issue. Boring. On par. But I liked that she went for it. As a mom, a divorcee, someone not 23 anymore, she's still a woman with feelings and desires. We often overlook these feelings and desires because we put out children, careers, aging parents and all around daily responsibilities first often losing who we once were

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Narrated by the author, a true masterpiece!

** spoiler alert ** I added this to by audible library a long time ago, but hesitated to read it. It had a bit of hype and came highly recommended. However, I listen to A LOT of romance audios so I didn't want to be let down. Although I usually prefer a nice little HEA tied up in a pretty little bow, this was just not the story for that. It was real and raw. I fell for these characters and fell for Hayes right along with Solene. He was a complex character, and I enjoyed getting to know all his traits: maturity, strength, vulnerability, romantic, tender, and his genuine love for Solene. Their story developed in a way that I predicted and although I was rooting for them to find a way to be together, I had a feeling the ending would be a bit abrupt and definitely heart-breaking!

Robinne Lee was superb in this narration. The flawless transitions from character to character and the British accents of the bandmates, made for an aural treat. This was truly a masterpiece. I'm glad I own the audiobook, as I predict many re-listens to come.

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Stunningly well written

If you like a good romance, this book is for you. I haven’t read a non fiction book in a long time but I am so glad I read this one.

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Cute Story!

This is such a cute book! I found myself remembering the feelings Solene felt about flirting after divorcing my ex-husband. Robinne's voice is really nice, smooth, and spot on with all the accents. Awesome job!

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Keeping you wanting more & more of Solene & Hayes.

The audiobook was everything I imaged it would be and so much more. Everything I read in the book and imagined characters sounded for the voices, the descriptions and more were all truly captured by Robinne's voices. Through all of Solene and Hayes happy and sad moments you keep rooting for relationship. Even in end your left feeling and wanting more for characters. You want them to still be together and have there happily ever after. As we know life isnt easy and see you that for them, but you still hope for them through it all. Recommend this audiobook to everyone.

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LOVE

Really really loved this one. Very steamy but a wonderful love story of the back and forth.

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Best book in ages

I don’t want this story to end! I’ve not been so happy with a book in a long, long time. Robinne, please continue their story, happy ending or not, I need more! Wonderful job on your first book!!!

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good but frustrating story

I knew what was coming at the end of this book. It’s pretty obvious, but I was still annoyed by it. Something about this audio kind of got on my nerves, the way some things were said with a different tone/accent like the way she said “hiiiiii.” Other than that, the audio was good.

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Just, Wow.

This story is incredible and complex and incredible. You will not regret reading it.

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