A Moment Too Late

By: Rachael Brownell

Narrated by: Leanne Woodward

Falling in love can happen in the blink of an eye.

I fell for Jay the moment I laid eyes on him. I was drawn to him in a way I’d never been drawn to a man before. He was everything I wanted. The man I dreamed about at night and looked for everywhere I turned just for a glimpse of his perfection.

But I couldn’t have him.

It was against the rules. Forbidden.

He was my best friend’s boyfriend. I would never do that to her.

Then, she died.

Looking at him became painful, bringing back memories of the reason we couldn’t be together. The reason I never pursued him.

I had to move on and vowed never to look back in an attempt to escape him and the devastation in my heart. Yet, here I stand, five years later, staring into the eyes of the man I still want. In the place I swore I’d never return to. With memories assaulting me from every angle.

He’s still the picture of perfection in my eyes, making our attraction even more dangerous than it once was. The only difference - no one is standing in our way this time.

©2021 Rachael Brownell (P)2021 Rachael Brownell

Who killed Sam?

Good story about falling for your best friends boyfriend, but I was really intrigued with the murder mystery. Don’t get me wrong, the moral question of if you should pursue a relationship with your friends boyfriend (even after she’s dead) is a good story. But navigating those emotions while also trying to solve a murder and bring closure to a small town is what really drew me into this story.

Closing one chapter, starting another

Good story and characters that are easy to like. Dealing with grief, finding answers, and closure. That sums up the short trip back to her college town. Add in her long time love, denied for so many years, good friends and hope. Oh! And a murderer just waiting to be discovered.

Not a fan of the narrator.

You were meant for me

Rachael Brownell, I heart your face so hard. This is one of my favorite audiobooks this year. This is an intriguing story about love, loss, heartbreak, guilt, and friendship. The lust between Andrea and Jay is swoon-worthy and so romantic. The deep connections and loyal friendships in this story are heart-warming and beautiful. It had the perfect amount of mystery and suspense. Rachael built such a great world with intriguing characters and a small town I’d be lucky to live in. You’re sucked in and invested in the story right from the beginning. It’s so well-written with the perfect amount of angst. I highly recommend this emotional and captivating story!

Leanne Woodward was cast perfectly for this role. You know you’re going to get a perfectly narrated book when you see her name. She is so talented and easily brings the characters to life. Her voice, pacing, and pitch are versatile and distinct. She expertly portrays each character with their own sound and emotional range, giving us the perfect tone for this story. Thank you, Leanne, for gifting me this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I heart your face too!

5 Emotional Stars!
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An amazing story

The story and the narrator was wonderful. This book is full of truly exciting things. It kept me interested in the characters and the story.

A murder mystery, a romance, and reconciliation

The premise of the book took an inside look at the devastation the murder of a young woman brings to her friends, family and community. When Sam is found murdered in a park, her best friend Andrea buries herself in school, then leaves their college town. She was secretly involve with Jay, Andrea’s boyfriend, and harbors unresolved guilty about her feelings and not being there to stop the murder. When the group of college friends gather at a five year memorial event in their small town, Andrea is forced to face her conflicting feelings toward Jay, while applying her skills as a criminal profiler to find the killer. The story is one of heartbreak and redemption, as Andrea learns to face her past and grasp her future.