In Another Life

By: Owen Parr

Narrated by: Randy McCarten

Ethan Cole has built his life on discipline, loyalty, and doing what’s expected. A respected corporate attorney in New York, he’s a devoted husband, father, and partner at his law firm. Claire Donovan is his mirror in many ways—sharp-witted, fiercely dedicated, and deeply principled—but she lives and works in Washington, D.C., with a family of her own.

When they meet while working opposite sides of a high-stakes patent infringement case, the attraction is instant and undeniable. What begins as a professional alliance turns into a secret that spans years—an affair of stolen hours, whispered phone calls, and moments too fleeting to hold onto. It’s not just desire that binds them—it’s something deeper, something both recognize but never name aloud.

Fifteen years later, the choices they made—and the ones they avoided—catch up to them. Claire is drawn into a legal firestorm that could destroy her career. Ethan must decide whether standing by her side will cost him everything he’s built. And when life takes a heartbreaking turn neither of them saw coming, they are forced to confront a truth they’ve both avoided: some love stories don’t last forever… but some connections never die.

Spanning courtrooms, quiet city cafés, and stolen getaways, In Another Life is a sweeping, deeply emotional tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. It’s about the lines we cross, the ones we can’t, and the haunting possibility that soulmates may find each other more than once.

Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Jojo Moyes, and Kristin Hannah, Owen Parr’s In Another Life is a warm yet devastating novel that will linger in your heart long after the final word.

©2025 Owen Parr (P)2025 Owen Parr

Cheaters

I was hurt and disappointed by Claire and Ethan. They broke the rules had remorse and broke them again. That tells me there's no remorse. The further I listened the more frustrated and incensed I became. They fed into each other's obsession with the other. Claire was like a viper coming with one liners to tease Ethan into deceit. He's in hospice. He's in terminal care. She xalled when she promised no more. She kept the pot stirred and the fires stoked. Ethan was just as compliant with his lies to Jess and his kids. He constantly gaslight Jess, then acted like it was her fault he left. It was painful to see him fake out his wife for an affair that never ended . Liars win Truth equal broken heart in this one. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job bringing it to life. I had a great deal of disgust for these the lying lovers and think karma will come again.

Characters

The story overall was interesting and the author spends a lot of time explaining court cases. I did not like the main characters, but mainly because of decisions they made. The narrator had a calm and steady reading voice.