The Whole Time

The D'Angelos, Book 4

By: Catherine Bybee

Narrated by: Devon Sorvari

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes a tale of a strong-willed dancer exercising her independence and the rich biker she can’t let go.

Salena Barone has broken free of her family and moved into an apartment above the D’Angelos' restaurant, where she works as a manager—without a husband, thank you very much. But even on a restaurant salary, she soon finds herself strapped for cash. Salena’s never been afraid of living on the wild side, though, so she takes on a side hustle that’ll raise big bucks…and eyebrows, if anyone finds out.

Tattooed biker Ryan is the youngest of the wealthy Rutledge wine family and has never dreamed of rings, forever, or continuing the family business. He’s perfectly happy living his own life and helping out hardworking folks in his own way.

When these two independent singles spot each other at a Rutledge-D’Angelo wedding, the attraction is instant. But as their friendship with benefits evolves into something more, the secrets Salena’s keeping—from family, friends, and Ryan—threaten the happily ever after she never knew she wanted.

©2023 Catherine Bybee (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

great book

I really enjoyed reading this author.  I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.

Love the whole series!

I loved every book in the series and hope there will be more! I haven’t listened to one book by Catherine Bybee that I haven’t loved! And the narrator makes it that much better! I know I didn’t say why I loved it but that is because opinions on books are all over the place and I have seen 5 stars on books that I hated. It’s like food - tastes vary. If you don’t like it, don’t read or listen to more.

A nice addition to the series

Salena is finally breaking free of her parents vice like grip by moving out of their home. She is 26 and has had more than enough of living under their roof with their constant disapproval, judgments and insistence that she live her life the way they want her to without questioning them. Little does she know that living with the D’Angelo’s is only slightly less invasive. When she meets Ryan at a wedding there is an instant connection, but she doesn’t want serious and her parents will never accept anyone who isn’t Italian or that they’ve personally picked out. The best laid plans! Ryan is a great guy and their opposites attract road to their own HEA is a wonderful one. I did find some of the invasive behaviors of multiple characters a little over the top, but overall a fun read with a wonderful wrap-up.

Love the humor and romance in this story

Love the “Gym” and the story line. The one liners are great! Bybee has a great sense of humor with her writing. I couldn’t put the book down.

wonderful romance story

I have enjoyed all of the books in this series following the D'Angelo family. Looking forward to potential future books. The narration also was terrific.

I enjoyed the narration!

While the storyline in Selena and Ryan’s romance was somewhat predictable I really enjoyed her fierce independence and her need to escape the rigid rules of her parents. Judging Selena by her older sister’s mistakes made her parents hopelessly critical and I loved Ryan’s fierce support of Selena’s dreams. As always I enjoyed spending time surrounded by the D’Angelo family as this series comes to an end. My one criticism would be the lack of career and character development with Ryan’s character since most of the story centered on Selena’s character. I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed Devon Sorvari’s narration throughout all four books.

Great!

love all her books and this one was great too! I love the banter of Selena and Ryan

Narrator

Narrator needs to change her “sing song” way of narrating. Good story but narrations needs improving