The Perfect Marriage

De: Kimberla Lawson Roby

Narrado por: Shay Moore

The New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Reverend Curtis Black series...

ADDICTION. DECEPTION.
PRETTY PICTURES HIDE UGLY SECRETS.

Denise and Derrek Shaw are the perfect American couple. Happily married for fifteen years, they have a wonderful daughter, Mackenzie, successful careers, and a beautiful home in a posh Chicago suburb. They are attractive, respected . . . and hiding a shocking secret: a dangerous addiction to drugs.

It started innocently enough. Denise occasionally used prescription drugs to help her deal with the long hours and demanding nature of her job. Derrek, also under pressure at work, began using cocaine socially with some of his colleagues.

They can quit whenever they want to. At least, that's what Denise would like to believe . . .

As her job becomes more stressful, Denise can no longer get through the day without a fix. Derrek realizes his harmless habit has become anything but, and desperately wants to get clean. However, his attempts are derailed when there is a sudden family tragedy. Once soul mates, now this husband and wife are quickly losing the immense love that had been the cornerstone of their marriage. With her parents spiraling out of control, Mackenzie makes an unexpected move to take matters into her own hands. Is her sacrifice too late-or is there still hope? Is there a final chance to save the Shaw family?

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An exciting page-turner!"—www.upscalemagazine.com on SECRET OBSESSION

"Juicy read!"—Essence on SECRET OBSESSION

"The kind of novel I wish more authors would write...addictive. Made me think, made me wonder. A novel well worth reading."—chicklitreviews.com on SECRET OBSESSION

"New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby has a knack for writing suspenseful, page-turning stories, and her latest novel, Secret Obsession, is no different... A must-read for fiction thriller fans."—TheRoot.com on SECRET OBSESSION

"4 Stars! Roby is the queen of redemption! She has a knack for taking characters that readers love to hate and turning them into ones everyone will cheer for. This one's definitely a page-turner!"—RT Book Reviews on SECRET OBSESSION

"Filled with unexpected twists and turns. A dramatic, engaging, and entertaining piece of work."—Prominence Magazine on SECRET OBSESSION

"The lengths Paige goes to...sure keep the pages turning...so much fun...Fans of Roby's Curtis Black novels will find this one true to form."—Booklist on SECRET OBSESSION

"Lively, action packed and full of sassy sensuality, Roby once again has created a story that grabs the reader's attention and holds it until the very end."—Las Vegas Review on LOVE, HONOR AND BETRAY

"Love, Honor and Betray is an entertaining read and remains true to Roby's style of creatively telling a story."—The New York Amsterdam News on LOVE, HONOR AND BETRAY

"Lively, action-packed, and full of sassy sensuality, Roby once again has created a story that grabs the reader's attention and holds it in her grip until the very end."—Corpus Christi Caller-Times on LOVE, HONOR AND BETRAY

"Kimberla Lawson Roby weaves truth into fiction."—Indianapolis Star

"Roby [deals] with real issues in her novels."—Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Roby's fiction...[addresses] issues that are important to women today."—Memphis Commercial Appeal

"Kimberla Lawson Roby has reached a pinnacle most writers only dream of."—Rockford Register Star

"Roby, a bestselling author with a devoted audience, knows well the recipe for success: equal parts heartbreak and romance, with liberal dashes of sexual satisfaction."—San Jose Mercury News

"Kimberla's writing is magical."—Lolita Files, author of Scenes from a Sistah

"Kimberla Lawson Roby is a true writer, a storyteller at the top of her game."—Eric Jerome Dickey

"For those thousands of fans, who can't get enough of the 'good' reverend and his wives, this is a book that should not be missed."—Philly.com on LOVE, HONOR, AND BETRAY

Great Story Line

The characters were great and the narrator was awesome. I'm glad it worked out for the family in the end.

Familiar Story Line

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Define characters a little more.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Nothing really.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

It was ok.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No.

Any additional comments?

Could have been a little more dramatic. It was just familiar with other stories I have read in the past.

Best one yet

Where does The Perfect Marriage rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the first audiobook I've listened to in awhile, and it is the best one I've heard so far.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the realism of the characters, and the way she brings drug addiction to the light..the seemingly good, and the consequences.

Which character – as performed by Shay Moore – was your favorite?

Denise is my favorite character...it disappoints me when she gets hooked on cocaine.

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

Not yet, as a child whose parents struggled with addiction, I could relate to the characters, especially the daughter.

Any additional comments?

I hope that I am able to get all of Kimberla Lawson Roby's books on audio.

Not my cup of tea

Because this is not an issue that is in the forefront of my life, I just couldn’t relate.

Solid storyline from one of my fave authors

Would you consider the audio edition of The Perfect Marriage to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version but I imagine doing so would have allowed my to fill in the blanks regarding what the characters may sound like.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that the story was very descriptive about the family and their background, which helped the audience to understand how they became dependent on certain substances. I also liked that this seemed very realistic; I am sure there are many "functioning" addicts in the world who need help.

Which character – as performed by Shay Moore – was your favorite?

Denise - mainly because the voice fit her since the narrator is a woman. I think she also did well with Mackenzie and relatively well with Derrek, although it was annoying at times when she tried to deepen her voice to sound like a man. Nonetheless, I liked her reading voice and thought she maintained a good rhythm.

If you could rename The Perfect Marriage, what would you call it?

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