Blissed: Misfit Brides, Book 1
Written by: Jamie Farrell
Narrated by: Karen White
Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
Series: Misfit Brides, Book 1
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:06-10-16
Publisher: Jamie Farrell
My Review
I totally loved this story and all
the characters that keep you smiling and laughing the whole way through this
outstanding listen. I have read this book and totally loved it. After listening
to the audio I am even more in love these characters and this town. I love Ms.
Farrell’s writing style I know if I am every down or having a bad day I only
have to pick up one of her books to put my smile back on my face. Once you pick up one of her book you will
have no doubts to why she is one of my go to authors. I love her sense of humor how she always
wears a smile that you can read in her writing.
Ms. White as narrator blew me away
with how she got the voice to match each character. When you read a book in
your mind you picture what they look like and what they sound like. Ms. White
hit it right on the money for me. She really brought this story to life making
it very easy to picture the scenes in your mind which gave it even more
humor. There are no background noises or
any breaks take that I can tell. The volume is nice and easy never higher or
lower giving you a very smooth listen. Her male voices are outstanding CJ’s is
very sexy smooth that you get lost in. Her female voices are wonderful fitting
each character as if they were made for them. Ms. White has a very pleasant
voice that is smooth, sexy and exciting when it needs to be. I found myself
doing things I have been putting off doing so I could listen longer. You have
no trouble know each emotion and what each character is feeling at any given
time. You can hear the pain, sorrow, hope, happiness and love each character in
the tones as Ms. White brings the story to life. I am looking forward to
listening to more from this narrator.
The book takes place in the town of
Bliss where the whole town is about happy ever after. Bliss is the merriest
town on earth they take this title very seriously live for weddings and the
games. Knot Fest and The Husband Games is an annual event where men play
against each other in a series of challenges in order to be declared Husband of
the Year.
Natalie is a divorce single mother
who is on The Aisle (which would be main street to us) and is running her
mother’s bridal shop. Her mother was the head of and ran The Husband Games
until she died. She is doing everything she can to make this the best games
ever in her loving memory. The Queen General is doing her best to make
Natalie’s life a living hell as she tries to make her leave the Aisle and
hopefully the town. The Aisles is no place for a divorce women they have high
standard and Natalie must go. Natalie is taking all the QG is dishing out just
hanging on long enough to do the games one last time for her mother. Both women
get their digs and do not mind fighting dirty keep you laughing. If that isn’t hard enough to deal with CJ is
back in town he is the one man she can’t forget and would rather not see.
Natalie said he destroyed her marriage in just a few minutes when they played
the husband games leaving her embarrassed walking the road of shame. When they finally come face to face after
they have nice chat (you are going to love this chat and die laughing through
it) he doesn’t remember anything about her and is surprised she said he
destroyed her marriage. She is just like this town crazy, he does his best to
stay out of her way until he can leave. It does seem their paths keep crossing
which has the GQ up in arms spiting flames (well maybe not that bad but it
isn’t pretty). One does not mess with the GQ she has been known to raise the
tides, move mountain well you get the idea.
CJ is back for a wedding but he
would rather be anywhere else. He is from a big family that has a way of
driving a man crazy. He wants to make this a fast quick stop and move on. His
parents have named their entire family for spices. It is going to drive you nuts trying to work
out CJ’s name. Once you find out what it is you will die laughing. If my name
was this I wouldn’t be giving it out either.
CJ is a sweet man who is haunted by his past and the death of his wife
knowing he could have done better by her.
Now he has the guilt of wanting Natalie and the trouble he has caused
her. She might be crazy but it seems he is into crazy. The GQ wants him to play
in the Husband Game to honor his dead wife. Natalie wants him to leave town.
Hum I wonder who will win this battle.
One things leads to another and
sparks fly why tempter rise as passion takes control. Have they found their match or will the QG
win this war of the Husband Games. One thing is for sure she has a few tricks
up her sleeves she has plans for CJ which sure do not include Natalie. Can
Natalie stay one step ahead of the QG or will the QG run Natalie out of town.
Can CJ get over his past making Bliss his home or will he run for the hill at
the first chance. What about their feelings for each other will they keep
fighting their attraction or give in and let the cards fall where they may.
Jamie is a very talented author who
knows how to pull her readers in giving them a highly entertaining read. She
keeps her readers invested in her characters cheering them on as we laugh
ourselves silly. She gives you down to earth characters who are a little on the
crazy side which fits in just perfect with my sense of humor. She is one of the few authors I can read her
books over and over again never getting tired. I know what is coming but it
still keeps me laughing time and time again. There is no doubt after reading
one of her books you will be smiling and laughing the whole way through as it
reaches deep in you with a meaning you can relate to. I cannot wait to listen to the rest of this
series on audio. If you haven’t read any of her work this would be a great one
to start with I promise you will be smiling from the beginning to the end.
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Summary
Welcome to Bliss, the bridal capital of the Midwest! Natalie Castellano practically has it all - beauty, brains, and a stellar reputation. Because childbearing hips and exhaustion lines are totally sexy. And knowing when to let go of her family's failing bridal boutique is smart...right? Plus, who doesn't want to be that divorced mother in Bliss?
With all she has going for her, it would be selfish to secretly wish for love too. Who needs it? Definitely not Nat. But perhaps she does need to take her wedding dress-obsessed little boy somewhere else for a fresh start.
CJ Blue is on top of the world. At least, he was last week when he stood on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Now, he's in an empty confessional, hiding from the hullabaloo of a family wedding. a.k.a. the depths of hell.
His meddling relatives want to poke at the deep psychological wounds he supposedly bears from being a 20-something widower. But he doesn't want to talk, he doesn't want to be fussed over, and he certainly doesn't want another chance to fail at love. He just wants to get through this wedding and back to his adventurous life.
But when a dark-haired, wounded-eyed beauty invades his sanctuary and whispers a secret he was never supposed to know, he gets swept up in her life. Is he brave enough to tackle the adventure of life in Bliss, or will he walk away from the only woman in the world who could offer him love, forgiveness, and a second chance?
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