The Secret Poet

By: Georgia Beers

Narrated by: AJ Ferraro

Morgan Thompson likes her life just fine. She has a tight-knit family, two opinionated cats, and her job as office manager for her brother Perry’s medical practice. Perry’s an eligible bachelor, but his divorce left him gun-shy, so Morgan has fun tweaking his responses to potential dates online, using her affinity for words to make him sound impressive. When new pharmaceutical rep Zoe Blake walks into his office, though, he’s smitten, and he needs Morgan more than ever.

Zoe is beautiful and a little mysterious, and doesn’t seem terribly interested in Perry. Morgan decides she’ll need to get to know Zoe before she plays matchmaker. But soon, she’s talking books and movies and writing to her as Perry, and the more she knows, the more she wants to know, until she begins to wonder: Is she wooing Zoe for her brother? Or for herself?

©2021 Georgia Beers (P)2021 Bold Strokes Books Inc

It's okay?

I've always enjoyed Georgia's early writing, but this story is predictable and slightly unlikeable. The character Zoe could've had a bit more depth, and it fell short. Morgan was half the time alright and half the time frustrating, but not in the good way. The narrator was also just okay. I would listen to this book as background, but its not one to get into and stay interested.

Beers’ wonderful universe

Another gem of a take on upstate New York.

An easy going Cyrano light pairing develops over golf, drinks, and actual conversation. The romance novel pattern of a hurdle seems a little forced but I didn’t mind one bit as this particular storytelling technique held my interest and I forgave it. I will say, I miss the Lori Prince take on the universe as at times it wasn’t as easy to tell the two leads apart vocally. Can’t wait for the next Beers’ book.

such a great story

i had never heard aj ferraro's narration before. at first i wasnt sure if i liked it but then the more i listened the more i realized she was excellent for the genre. aj is authentic and a convincing story teller. i will seek out more of her work. georgia - i loved the story. again, authentic relationship issue addressed-so relatable. thanks for sharing your gift.

really good

it was a good story but I really hated Morgan's brother. it was a little frustrating how she wouldn't speak up for herself.

Love Georgia Beers, hated the narrator

I had high hopes for this latest book, but I could not stand the narrator. I honestly had trouble even finishing it. I’m sure the characters would have been more believable, and “real” but the narrator did not do them justice.
Will have to read the book myself.