When You're Ready

By: J. L. Berg

Narrated by: Carly Robins, Scott Aiello

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's Summary

Years after suffering the tragic loss of her husband, Ethan, which left her alone to raise their young daughter, Clare Murray still holds the last letter he wrote with the words "When You're Ready" written in his familiar messy handwriting, unable to break its weathered seal. Ready for what? He was her entire world, and Clare had accepted a life without him, without love. Until years later, fate brings her to an emergency room, and face to face with a stormy-eyed doctor intent on changing her mind.

Son of a billionaire, Logan Matthews has spent his life trying to make his absentee father proud. Without a family to depend on, all he's ever wanted is a place to call home. After a failed marriage, Logan believes he's unworthy of love...until he meets a woman who awakens his spirit and transforms his entire life in an instant. But how far are Clare and Logan willing to go for love? Can his love mend the pieces of her grieving heart?

When their love is tested, is Clare ready to put her whole heart on the line again? Can Logan learn the true meaning of love, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness? When a second chance at love is given, Clare and Logan learn you are never truly ready until you're ready to risk it all.

©2013 J. L. Berg (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

I didn't finish this book because.....

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

anyone who likes to hear the 'f' word constantly

What was most disappointing about J. L. Berg’s story?

that I didn't get to finish it...the storyline was very interesting. I just don't understand why you think you have to use the 'f' word to keep interest.

Any additional comments?

Could you rate books so that we know what type of content it has before we buy?

Horrible waste of a credit

This book was so predictable. The pacing of the narration was often off and lacked expression. The child's voice made me cringe. Don't bother

So predictable!

Any additional comments?

Okay, I love a good ole sloppy romance just as much as the next person, but this was just really bad. There was very little story...so much of the book was spent building this perfect relationship and after a while I kept waiting for something to happen. The dialog was so ridiculously perfect and their was never any motivation given for Logan to suddenly decide Claire was the one to make him settle down and be a "better man". All of the..."events" of the books were so obvious I saw them coming by chapter 2. I don't know, maybe I'm finally growing out of romance novels, it seems its hard to find a good one anymore.

Didn't finish it

Only made it to Chapter 3 and stopped. It sounds like it would be a good story but there is really no need for all the F-bombs and the GD usage. The story could have been told just as well without these. They were not needed, especially where they were used. I would have expected this type of language if it were a cop/crime story or a military story, but not this. Sorry but just not for me.

Tug at Your Heart Strings in Every Way

Such an wonderful book. It made me smile non stop, laugh out loud, and cry till mascara was all down my face. I saw people say it's predictable, well it's a romance novel of course it is! The point is the journey to get the happily ever after. The love between Logan and Claire is so beautiful your heart just squeezes. Hiwever, little Maddie stole my heart in this story. The instant bond between Maddie and Logan is what makes this one of my favorite romance novels.

The story is told from 2 points of view and obviously has 2 narrators. I loved the female narrated and thought she did a wonderful job. I didn't love the male narrators take on the female voice. Fortunately, the story was so great and usually told through Clare's pov that I got over it quickly.

I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a sweet love story that will tug on your heart strings. If your wanting major twists, mystery, and unpredictability pick another genre. This book kept my interest and I'll reread it again. I can't wait to start the next book, because all my laughs were caused by Leah and her lack of a filter.

Sweet story

This audiobook was sweet and romantic, with a jaded hero and a widowed mother with a young child. The story was entertaining , though at times it felt a little slow. The narration was excellent. Overall, good listening!

A Beautiful love story

Loved this story about redemption, second chances and starting new. Logan was the local playboy.. Clare the young widow, thinking she had already found her soul mate but now he was gone.

Both help each other move past their failures and insecurities and guide each other towards a love that neither thought they deserved.

The narrators were great and kept me interested and ready for more.

Narration annoying

Any additional comments?

Two narrators - good I thought. I like it when the male/female voices are natural. Some narrators are very good at both voices, but some are not. Then I find that they are taking turns. When it's Carly Robins turn she takes both male and female voices - in next chapter Scott Aiello takes both voices - back and forth. It is both annoying and unnecessary. I don't understand why they do this but I am returning this book. It is too annoying to listen to it.

Good read

I thought it was a touching story of love, perseverance, & devotion. it was a tad bit more cursing than I was used to. But overall, I believe this was a good read, which lead to the unfinished story of Leah.

Squeezes Your Heart

When You're Ready (Ready #1) by J.L. Berg is beautifully romantic. The love story is sweet and tender. But there's nothing tender about how the words wrap themselves around your heart and squeeze. This poignant story will stay with you long after that final page. Loved it so much that we featured it on our review site!

To take a chance or not

I owe the author and the book an apology. When got about 2/3 through the novel. I needed an hiatus, as I was certain I couldn't handle the 'inevitable' drama from his past to come as 'test' their love.
What filled the last 100 pages was totally unexpected and although I didn't break down and cry uncontrollably, I did at various touching moments in the story shed a fair amount of tears.
The characters and their emotions were true and believable, with Leah as a welcome tension breaker throughout!
I will definitely recommend this and am already looking forward to the next book.