Sweetheart Bride

Brides of Paradise, Book 2

De: Vicky Loebel

Narrado por: Emily Beresford

Growing up on the tropical paradise of St. John, Ellie Green had three goals: study ecology, save the planet, and marry Ryan Andersen, the dreamy older boy who hung out at the Paradise Resort next door. Ten years later, Ellie's college plans are in ruins and the planet isn't saved, but she still has a chance to marry Ryan. All she has to do is help him bulldoze her childhood home and build an island-destroying casino.

Billionaire Ryan Andersen has it all: charisma, women, and a talent for starting new businesses. But Ryan's never managed to stick with any business - or woman - for long. When Ryan gambles his fortune on developing a world-class casino, he finds himself accidentally engaged to environmentalist Ellie Green. But convincing Ellie to go along with the project won't be a problem. As long as he doesn't lose his head and fall in love....

©2016 Vicky Loebel (P)2017 Vicky Loebel

Super fun listen-definitely recommended!

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

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend. It was a fun listen and Ms. Loebel did a great job with one. It was well written, well narrated and just a fun, quicker listen (just under 5 hours). The characters and storyline were fully realized. I wish that the book was longer because I didn't want it to end!

What other book might you compare Sweetheart Bride to and why?

I'm not sure what other book I would compare to Sweetheart Bride, but as I mention below, I could totally see this as a Lifetime movie. So if you like those, then you will definitely enjoy this audiobook.

What does Emily Beresford bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ms. Beresford did a really good job narrating this book. She did a great job handling all of the various characters, both male and female and because of this, I feel that she brought more than a lesser narrator would have to the listening experience.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I have no idea what the tag line would be (I hate this question), but I can definitely say that I could see this book becoming a television movie. On Lifetime. It totally fits their made for TV movie mold. So if you like Lifetime romance movies, then you'll definitely enjoy this audiobook.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

you must buy this book

Vicky Loebel did an outstanding job of writing this great book. She developed the characters with her own charmed way of writing. After listening to this book I purchased the first.
Emily BERESFORD did a extremely likable job of narrating. Her different voices were perfect and I easily was able to know which character was which.
Great book worth the credit.

Short, sweet romp through an island paradise

What did you love best about Sweetheart Bride?

I received a copy of this audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review. That sentence means I voluntarily agreed to and sought out the chance to listen to this book. Once I started though, I thought to myself, "what in the world was I thinking?!" This is a "marry a millionaire" romance, and they are not usually know for their depth or finesse. That said, the audio production was done quite well. Story wise, Ellie and Ryan are both sympathetic characters, although some details of Ellie's backstory left me with a "come on, really?" sense. In particular, the past actions of one of the villains, a supervisor at a work/study program where Ellie lived just before the book started, and then his apparent rehabilitation later in the novel, just didn't jive, and neither did Ellie's apparent gullibility during that earlier time juxtaposed to her complete "I am in charge of my own life" bravado just a few days later. The novel's setting, however, was divinely described, making me wish I could hop on one of those (also exquisitely described) private jets and see it all for myself. Ellie (from the get-go) and Ryan (eventually) are both fierce champions of environmentalism, so the reader can forgive herself for engaging in daydreams of endless money, knowing that some of it will be put to a good cause. The love story itself is sweet, and there are no graphic sex scenes.

Short and sweet

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

Yes - a quick "read", light hearted with a bit of a twist.

What did you like best about this story?

It was a nice, clean romance.

Any additional comments?

I received a free copy of this book and provided a voluntary review. While I may not have used a credit for this book, it would definitely worth a "bargain bin". If it were a longer book, it would have been worth a full credit!

A Perfect Getaway

Where does Sweetheart Bride rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The characters and story are excellent, but the narrator seems almost tired at points which can impact the momentum of the narrative.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ellie is a plucky delight! She has so much spirit, she makes a great lead.

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

The narrator lacks enthusiasm at times, but her voices for each character are perfection.

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

Ellie and Ryan have great chemistry, and pull a lot of giggles from their interactions. Ellie's grandmother is a hoot too. This sweet romance feels light, fun , and thoroughly enjoyable.

Any additional comments?

Vicky Loebel has a deft touch, and I look forward to her next work!