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  • Should Have Known Better

  • By: A J McDine
  • Narrated by: Emma Powell
  • Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (207 ratings)

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Should Have Known Better

By: A J McDine
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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Publisher's summary

The perfect boyfriend...or the perfect liar? Should Have Known Better is the tense new psychological thriller by A J McDine.

It’s the moment single-mum Kate has been dreading. With her only daughter, Chloe, about to leave home, she’s terrified by the prospect of an empty nest. That is until she meets charming lawyer Adam. He could be the perfect catch - if it wasn’t for his clingy son.

Because Ben has a crush on Chloe. A crush that is fast becoming an obsession. Flattered by the attention, Chloe is happy to string him along - for now at least. But Kate can see the danger signs, even if her daughter can't. And when Chloe’s life begins spiralling out of control, Kate must make a choice - trust her instincts or lose her daughter forever....

©2020 A J McDine (P)2021 W F Howes

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"What an exceptional thriller!" (Gabi Rosetti)

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Good story line

A little predictable but, entertaining with interesting plot twists! I will look for mor stories written by this author .

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Sort of predictable but not

The story was great. It was suspenseful. I felt I knew who it was but the story was filled with red herrings. Overall, a good read.

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Characters were likeable and gullible.

It was a well narrated story. Easy to listen to. The plot was interesting, but pretty predictable. Kate and her 18 year old daughter searching for universities, and meet Adam and his son, Ben. Their lives become connected and twisted.

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Loved it from start to finish.

I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the twists & turns. I loved Cloë & the Grandfather to bits. The book was real & the characters well brought to life. my compliments to the Narrator - you did a great job!!!

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Great listen!

Loved the narrator. It was kind of easy to figure out the story line but it definitely kept me interested. The ending was great. Everything neatly tied together leaving you imagining what might happens next in a good way.

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Really enjoyed the listen

It was a great story, good narration, good ending. Well done. Will listen to more from the author.

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Predictable

The story was predictable and early on you can tell what was happening. Ending was good for the story but I wouldn’t read again. Just something to fill the void of the workday.

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A well told, albeit predictable, thriller

Very predictable, with no real twists, BUT very well told so the predictability didn’t bother me!

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Pretty much figured this one out

I pretty much figured this one out but it was still entertaining and included in my membership so worth the listen. It helps pass the time cooking, cleaning, driving etc.

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A little predictable but still great

The narrator was amazing. I feel like the narration can make or break a story. The story was a little predictable, but still really good. Would recommend.

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