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The Ticket
- The Affair
- Narrated by: Felicia Palmer
- Series: The Affair, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Her husband’s affair won her a golden ticket for a night with anyone, but what happens when the man she chooses wants more than her body?
Cris didn’t believe in forgiving a cheat, but when her own husband betrays her, she is faced with the hardest decision of her life. Does she stay or does she leave him?
She doesn't know which way to go, but she does know one thing. The only way she will stay is if they can level the playing field. And now armed with a ticket and a tall dark and sexy as hell prospect, she can do just that.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-29-20
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It was a good listen. I like how the author approaches the subject of cheating and how some couples try to resolve it and still stay together. The ending is not expected. The narrator does a good job throughout and keeps you wanting to listen till the end it was hard to put down. #AudioBookObsession #PinkFlamingoProduction
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- Raquel
- 06-11-20
Great listen and amazing writing
The journey from amazing marriage to trying to grow as a person after several jarring events was absolutely amazing.
I’m still not used to audiobooks and this one had sex scenes so it was doubly weird but that still didn’t take away from the way it was written and how the characters flourished.
The narrator, Felicia Palmer, was extremely good. She did accents and voices for the different characters and she rocked the first person POV. The descriptions of the feelings Cristiana goes through as she battles the confusing emotions between herself, Owen and Beau were absolutely perfect. I was awestruck and couldn’t stop listening.
The Ticket builds on a very old premise. In fact, Owen Wilson starred in a movie about this very thing. A “hall pass” so that if and when your significant other meets the person they find very attractive, most of the time being a celebrity, they have permission from their spouse to one night with them.
The war inside Cristiana was amazingly described and posed an age long question about cheating in a relationship. A little different from a hall pass but similar premise nonetheless. It was a somewhat predictable twist at the end but it was written so well, I ain’t even mad.
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- Audiblegirl55
- 05-10-20
WOW😃!!!!!!
This is my first time listening to this author I highly recommend that you buy this audio it was very good I just finished the first audiobook, and now I'm purchasing the second book. The narration was good to I gave it five stars all the around, seriously you won't be disappointed and if you are your carzy😵.....
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-25-21
Forbidden Affair
Forbidden affair trope,
Overwhelming emotional hot!!
Angsty story I couldn't stop listening,
Excellent narrator!
Cliffhanger definitely have to listen to the next book.
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- Yo
- 10-26-20
Great book!
Very good story and very well written, I couldn’t stop listening and can’t wait for the next book!
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- Trisha C.
- 09-21-20
love triangle
Chris and Owen and Bo
Does her husband having an affair give a ticket for one night with someone of her choice? What are the repercussions after the ticket is redeemed? Chris heart is torn between Her husband and Bo, who really wants her for his own. Aidee James tells this story with so much depth, jealousy, Angst, anger, loss and love. She shows the effects of betrayal in marriage.
Felicia Palmer is a new narrator for me She performed the story flawlessly. Giving each character their own voice and accents.
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- Anita M. Sacrey
- 08-14-20
Interesting!
A very good listen. Narrator was excellent. The end is very abrupt but is ok considering this is the first book in a series.
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- Lynnz
- 07-30-20
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions, Which to Choose
I received this audiobook free for an honest review. The author delivered a very unique story. However, I would hate to be in Cris' position. Needing to make a decision of the heart between two men. What a dilemma. The author did a great job of making both man endearing. I can't even decide for her. And, of course, you don't find out in this cliffhanger. The narrator did a good job with the characters and their personalities in this story.
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- Daryl jones
- 05-11-20
The Ticket
This was a very well written book, I enjoyed every minute of it and am ready for part two
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- shedevilreads Bookstagram
- 08-14-20
Amazing
The Ticket by Aidèe Jaimes is a contemporary romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Felicia Palmer.
All I can say is Wow!!! Aidèe does an amazing job making you feel all the emotions that are coming from Cris, Owen, and Bo. This story took me on an emotional roller coaster. It does end on a cliffhanger but that wasn’t a surprise since its part of The Affair series. I cannot wait to dive into The Red Dress to get the rest of their story.
Felicia did an amazing job on the narration! She brought the story to life beautifully. I cannot wait to listen to more of her work in the future.
I would highly recommend this book if you love Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, or Romance in general.
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- Bev
- 03-09-21
Wow,wow.
what a great start to series. I do hope. this is my first time listening to this author. I really enjoyed listening to this book. looking forward to the next book in this series. Now what will Chris do next. please don't leave it for ages for us to know. brilliant read thank once again xx
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-24-21
The Ticket
I enjoyed this story and the narration was really good a case of 2 wrongs don't make a right
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- Jessica - 🎧 Audiobook Obsession 🎧 The Flock 🎧 Audiobooks Unleashed🎧
- 02-23-21
3.5
This book was very interesting and it definitely stretched my comfort level and thoughts on cheating. I don’t know how I feel about the whole thing. I would give it a solid 3.5. If you have a strong stance on no cheating, this is not the book for you.
The story was very intriguing and I liked the idea of tit for tat, but at the same time it felt a little harsh to need the revenge on purpose. I feel like there is a huge difference between an in the moment mistake and a premeditated one.
Either way, I enjoyed the story even if it made me a little anxious at times. I really enjoyed the narrator, she did a great job bringing the story to life.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review.
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- 09-15-20
Not sure
I’m kind of in limbo with this book. It blurs the lines of what I feel is acceptable in a good strong marriage. However it is the perfect revenge. I’m not sure I could’ve gone through with it myself however it is a refreshing difference to see the female lead going through with this action. Excellent narration.
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- mangankillarney
- 07-26-20
The Ticket
I so enjoyed listening to this book. Felicia Palmer, was a brilliant narrator. I could feel the characters emotions.
Wow what a story. A husband has a one night stand. Then the wife wants a free night to cancel his affair. I.e the ticket .She gets more than she thought. Brilliant.