The Dance

De: Alison G. Bailey

Narrado por: Kelli Tager

From Amazon and international best-selling author Alison G. Bailey comes a contemporary romance story about what happens after the happily ever.

Bryson Walker stumbled heart-first into the steady rhythm of her life, never questioning whether other possibilities existed. She had been Will’s girl since their junior year in high school, followed him to college, and married him soon after graduation.

In every respect, they were a loving and successful couple, until a series of missteps shattered all of Bryson’s truths. Maybe, their life was nothing more than smoke and mirrors. A performance that was never based in reality.

Hart was barely an acquaintance. He and Bryson shared one brief moment during senior prom, full of friction and heat that ignited a spark. But that night, Bryson walked away, and Hart let her go.

Years later, twisted fate brings Bryson and Hart together again, causing her to wonder if this is her second chance at once-in-a-lifetime.

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A heart felt romance

My heart literally broke for Bryson. So much lying and deceit! Will was truly a jerk! I did not like him from the start. The relationship he shared with Bryson just seemed so one sided. I definitely understand why she felt the way she did when she discovered his secret. He also didn’t even really own up to his mistakes. Then insert Hart and my heart swoon. I feel that Hart’s lifestyle was extremely different than Wills considering he wasn’t MARRIED! So Bryson really can’t really judge him on that aspect of his life. However once Bryson came back into his life his whole demeanor on relationships changed. Reading their love story unfold was so heartwarming. This is definitely a book that will have you in all your feels.

A tearjerker with laughs

Worth the dozen tissues I soaked! There were plenty of laughs in between as well.

Long but emotionally riviting!

Yes, if you're looking at the book than you're noticing the nearly 17 hours of book. This is a book that makes you think. It's an emotionally-charged story. I recommend it and enjoyed listening to the story. However, there is a lot of story added in that wasn't pertinent to the story. I bet 1/4 of this book could have been removed and it would have hit 5 stars! It does have that possibilities it it didn't have the unnecessary added in.

The narrator Kelli Tager was a pleasure to listen to... I mean thank goodness at 17 hours! lol I enjoyed her slight twang/country accent... it's slight. She has a very endearing voice. I'd happily listen to her in future books.

What an amazing book!! 5 Stars is so not enough!!

Alison G Bailey has written a story that is so compelling and heart-wrenchingly beautiful... I laughed frequently, railed with anger multiple times, and cried many tears while listening. I was so taken with Brysons feelings from the first contact at the prom... and won’t lie that I got frustrated with her a few times..but her heart and fortitude in the end is what makes me admire her so very much.

I want to go on about this story and what happens, but I think everyone needs to hear this for themselves. It is such a great book. One so full of so many feels!! I can’t begin to tell you just how wonderful a story this is... but I CAN strongly suggest you go listen. And I can promise you’ll like it.

Kelli Tager has a great voice and was an excellent choice as narrator for this!!

loved, loved, loved this story

Wow what a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Who knew that the one dance at homecoming with the bad boy, Hart, would have such a connection in Bryson's life 10 years later. Bryson had everything with Will , her high school sweetheart. The guy all the girls wanted, quaterback, rich, destined for a fairytale life! Their marriage is not all that it seems. Keeping up appearances are important no matter what is going on at home.
A myriad of emotions throughout this story, love, trust, friendship, betrayal, isolation, despair, loss, tragedy, forgiveness. It's Bryson gaining the confidence and finally follow her dreams. She finds true love after devastation. And taking the courage to forgive and give kindness and love to the one person that hurt her the most.
This is the first time I listened to a story narrated by Kelly Tager.
She is an excellent storyteller and superb narrator. She emotes every Feeling of love, anger, angst, fear, pain, humor and sarcasm of every character in this story. Bringing all the characters to life. Brilliant , I loved listening to it!. I was gifted this audio and offered my honest review.

A story about the hardships of making bad choices.

“This story wasn’t at all what I expected. Alison isn’t a new author to me, I know her writing and development of the characters so I didn’t think twice about this book. First you need to know that this is a long and I really mean long story but every hour was so worth it. Till the end I got why the story needed to be that long. The Dance was such a deep emotional story. Kelli did an outstanding narration of this story. The emotions felt so real! A story about first love, friendship and the hardships of making bad choices. My heart ached for Bryson and her marriage but also I wanted so hard to punch her in the face. I kept staring at my ceiling while listening all she had to do and I really wanted to scream for the unequal roles in that marriage. Hart was the complete opposite of Will and to me he was a prince in shining armour, the way he treat Bryson was lovely. Sweetness at the highest levels!!! That twist!! Never expected it!!! Almost threw my earphones when I jumped after hearing that twist on the plot. I remember a quote I read long ago, honestly I don’t remember of whom but it said that people tend to be afraid of losing someone when in reality that person actually was never of them because it’s a fake love. Prepare yourself for an intense story with an emotional ending.”

The dance of life

When I first saw the title, I thought this was going to be about a dancer. Then when I started the book, and we went to prom, I thought it was going to be about the dance. But I found out as I listened that this is about the dance of life. Bryson has her whole life mapped out for her. She marries her high school sweetheart and they are well on their way to creating their happiness. Only she didn't know the truth. Will is a man of appearances and while he likes Bryson, she is not the love of his life. When circumstances separate the two, Bryson is lucky enough to meet Hart. She knew him in high school and their attraction then still remains as strong years later. But will she find happiness with her second chance? This book had me frustrated, in love, happy, tearing and sad....every emotion you can think of, all signs of a great listen. Bryson both frustrated me and did me proud as she matured. She is a strong woman, much stronger than I thought and I love her compassion. Hart is the man we all want to end up with. He is passionate about life, knows what he wants and is caring and sympathetic. Will is the one that you love to hate, And end up loving. It's an unending dance and will fill your heart, empty and fill it again. Just keep that Tony Bennett playing and the dance never ends.

Kelli Tager delivers an amazing performance. This is my first narration by her and I thought she was spot on with every character. She has a variety of voices and melded each personality to each voice.I will be watching for more of her.

angsty and emotional

I haven’t read a book by Alison G. Bailey in so long and I’ve really loved all of her books in the past so I jumped to listen to the audiobook when I saw it was available. I don’t know how I missed this release, but I was excited to get to it.

This book follows Bryson and it follows her from high school to her adult life. Bryson Walker is dating Will in high school and marries him after college. Things seem to be perfect between them, but after a few trials it’s apparent they’re anything but.

Will and Bryson don’t have a healthy relationship and something happens that brings an old flame back into her life. Hart is a guy she shared a moment with in high school. It was only a dance but it meant something to her. Now he’s back in her life, but the timing couldn’t be more… complicated. This isn’t the kind of love triangle you would expect but Bryson finds herself torn.

Though there were things I loved (mainly the last bit of the book) and that end truly evoked so much emotion for me, I found myself ragey throughout the book. There were times I didn’t love any of the characters for many different reasons, and by the end, my least favorite turned out to be one of my favorites. It was such a conflicting story for me. Also, I wish this was a little shorter and that a few things would have turned out differently, but it was so written and I love books that make me feel so I do have mixed feelings.

Overall, I’m glad I hung in there and made it to the end of this wild ride, because the ending truly was the best part. If you like angsty and emotional reads, give this one a try. It was definitely one of the more angsty books I’ve read lately!

Such a sweet southern Romance

This was my first story by Alison G. Bailey and I am impressed, I enjoyed the story line, There were some parts of the story I could have done without. I am glad I stuck with the story and listened to it to the end.


Kelly Tager did good as the narrator, There were some parts I did not particularly like, all in all the narrator has a nice sultry voice which keeps you drawn and wanting more.

Long but so good!!

This book was so will written and I loved it all. The narrator did a great job. This is a book that will stay with you for a while.