The Wrong Todd

By: Donna McDonald

Narrated by: Allyson Johnson

Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

After she survives the bachelor auction, Sabine vows she is never doing another favor for a friend. This is especially true for favors that involve spending large sums of money and buying men whose last names she doesn't even know. In 20 bachelors, Sabine maybe expected to find several Davids, Mikes, or Johns. But what were the odds of two Todds? And now what is she going to do on a date with the wrong one?

©2014 Donna McDonald (P)2014 Donna McDonald

Sometimes our worst mistake is our best outcome.

A woman, doing a favor for her (ex) brother in law, places a humongous bid on a guy named Todd, at a charity auction. Only it's the wrong guy.

The story doesn't end there, and it's a great tale, which shows we should not tell a person by their appearance.

Great book

What did you love best about The Wrong Todd?

The story was real and down to earth while being cute & funny

Which scene was your favorite?

The French toast breakfast

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

This book made me laugh several times

Any additional comments?

One of the reasons I loved this audio book so much is I finally know how all those Hawaiian words sound now

AWESOME!!!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Wrong Todd to be better than the print version?

Yes!!! I didn't think it could be better, or that I would enjoy it more, but I did!!!

What did you like best about this story?

The pronunciation of the Hawaiian words brought totally different pictures to my mind than when I read the print version!

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

Knowing how to pronounce the Hawaiian words and the huskiness of her voice really made this book come alive for me!!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!! Unfortunately, I don't get paid to listen to books, so I had to put it aside for 9 hours at a time!!!

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend the audible version of this awesome book!!!!!!

Okay but…

Great premise that had so much potential but I was disappointed. I loved the fact that the main character, Sabine was middle aged and plump. Finally, a real woman!! There was a lot of sexual tension and a couple of very quick sex scenes that left me cold. Either go all in or leave them out all together . Overall this was an okay read but not worth the price.

The narrator dragged down my level of enjoyment considerably. Her reading and intonations were passable and the female voices were okay, however, the male voices were terrible. The attempt at a Hawaiian accent was cringeworthy! Having lived in Hawaii for two years, I know how the accent sounds, and THAT wasn’t even close!! Talking low, slow and enunciating each word des not an accent make.

Loved this Story!!!

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

This book brings out the beauty of the Hawaiian Language in this super sexy romance. It has just the right amounts of humor and hotness.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wrong Todd?

Allyson Johnson reading the story with her beautiful grasp on the Hawaiian language brings out the story in a way that I could never have interpreted it on my own. It made the story that much more enjoyable.

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

This is the first time I have heard her reading, but it will not be the last to be sure.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Great Inspirational Story

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

The Wrong Todd was one of the best narrated book I have listened to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Todd Lake

Which character – as performed by Allyson Johnson – was your favorite?

Todd Lake

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

It was soothing and a morale booster.

A true gem of a book.

This was a wonderful book by Donna McDonald. The narration by Allyson Johnson was superb.

The Wrong Todd by Donna McDonald

What did you love best about The Wrong Todd?

I loved that Sabine was true to herself and didn't allow herself to be carried away by the very romantic and sweet talking, Todd aka The Sexy Chef.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved that Todd was a man who immediately saw Sabine's worth and was not discouraged by her rebuttals.

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

This was the first book I've listened to that was narrated by Allyson Johnson.

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

Both. The story made me laugh and cry, easily catching me up in the emotional struggles of the characters.

Any additional comments?

THE WRONG TODD by Donna McDonald is romantic, funny, serious, heartwarming, and written in a very realistic way. A rare story of an older woman being given a second chance at love after being left by a cheating husband. I loved that Sabine was true to herself and didn't allow herself to be carried away by the very romantic and sweet talking, Todd aka The Sexy Chef. I loved that her jerk of an ex gets his. I loved that Todd was a man who immediately saw Sabine's worth and was not discouraged by her rebuttals. Her many rebuttals. He knew she was the woman for him and wasn't afraid to prove himself to her... or wait until she was ready to accept his attentions. The story made me laugh and cry, easily catching me up in the emotional struggles of the characters. The narrator was very good and the story excellent. I liked it so much I've listened to it three times already. 4 stars.

Great Story! Allyson Johnson is a gifted narrator!!!

I code a five star rating because the storyline is so good. Donna McDonald is such a good storyteller. Allyson Johnson brought the story to life with her gifted narration.

Not as clever as I was hoping for

The premise is very cute, and Jennifer Crusie could have made a great romp out of it. Unfortunately Donna McDonald turned a great concept into a mediocre manuscript.

Sabine is likeable, but not adorable. Todd is likeable but not believable. The voice the narrator created for him sounds as if she is trying to affect a foreign accent. Hey, Hawaii is part of the United States. His voice does not need to sound like English is his second language.

The twist in the drama is set up so that Todd must be willing to risk exposing his deepest vulnerability to win Sabine, but when it plays out there is no tension. There is nothing in the performance that give us reason to believe that Todd is really risking anything important.

This book is okay, but don't go into it with expectations of a great romp.