All he wants is to be left alone. She can’t possibly let him. When Ben returns to Bryeton after being released from prison in 1936, Heather takes it upon herself to help him restart his life. It’s the least she can do after he saved her life so long ago. He can’t resist her free-spirit and she can’t deny his reluctant charm and soon, sparks fly. But when a young girl turns up dead and another … when a young girl turns up dead and another goes missing, they must face their shared past no matter the cost before their future disappears into thin air.
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Tied Together
Bryeton Books 3
By: M.K. Chester
Narrated by: Jennifer Groberg
This book had me entranced all day while I was listening. MK Chester writes this story taking place almost 100 years ago, but the story transcends time. Ben has recently been released from jail for murder. When he bumps into Heather, the girl he saved when he committed the crime, their instant attraction is strong, but their connection from history even stronger. Ben’s past is something that continually haunts him, and when new murders begin to start, there is no other suspect. Or is there? This book is full of suspense, intrigue, faith, hope and love. I found myself immersed in the book trying to figure out the hows and whys of what happened. It includes so many topics that are still prevalent, from mental illness to domestic abuse and it’s intricately woven into a love and redemption story.
Jennifer Groberg captures each of the characters perfectly. Her narration is wonderfully executed, each person with their own voice, the right amount of angst and emotion. I think she did a beautiful job with it and look forward to more.
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I was completely and totally immersed in this story from the beginning. I thought it was a great story. There was plenty of drama with a good balance of romance and a little “mystery” too. The plot moved along at a steady pace. I felt very empathetic to the main character and wanted to see things turn out good. I liked most of the characters throughout the book. I would highly recommend it to others. The narrator did a decent job at reading the book. I don’t think I have heard her read before.
I offered to review this audiobook because I am such an an avid reader but also almost exclusively audio due to my schedule. Because of this, and the fact that a bad narrator can destroy a great series, I can be very critical of narrators. Especially when books have a single narrator required to speak with different voices for multiple characters. Most cannot do it without having some errors where they use the wrong ‘voice’ for the wrong character. Jennifer Groberg does a great job in narrating this book! It was a very enjoyable listen and I didn’t have any issues distinguishing between characters.
As to the story, I am not one to give a lot of specific story details since I feel you should read the story for that. Tied Together is a continuous of The Bootlegger’s Bride series I previously reviewed, but set far enough away from it to be totally independent with some common characters for reference. It is a historical romance that shows good can triumph over evil in the end. The book includes interesting characters, with lots of twists and turns that will keep you listening long into the night.
I received a free review copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Audiobook narration was enjoyable. The story was great and would have a 5 star review if it didn’t contain the sex scene. The characters were well developed and the story line was original. It kept me engaged and wanting to know what happened next. I really liked this story but disappointed there was a love scene in it. Otherwise it would have been a fairly clean story with few curse words and not detailed in the scenes where the girls were taken.
Audible. This was my Thanksgiving travel listen. Quite the treat. This is the 3rd in the series ~ but again, while set in Bryeton, it’s in a different decade and with completely different characters than the others so is absolutely a stand alone. I’d definitely encourage listening to the others.
This was my first experience with narrator Jennifer Groberg. She has the perfect voice for this genre and her accents were lovely. I did feel like her speech became slightly stilted with the male characters ~ lacking the fluidity she expressed in all other parts. None of this would keep me from listening to her in the future.
I’m not one to throw out 5 stars often, but this was an incredibly wonderful story. M K Chester again weaves the perfect mix of romance, suspense, and even a little action. Set in the 1930’s, Ben is returning home after 12 years in prison. Heather is tied up in his past but also seems to be the key to his future. Both in correcting misperceptions about him and his happiness. I’m struggling here because I don’t want to leave a short & vague review ~ but I also don’t want to spoil any of the revelations that are such a treat to discover.
The complete immersion in the town, it’s people, and the burgeoning relationship is amazing. I feel like I could simultaneously describe homes and stores, yet wasn’t bored or overwhelmed with details. It’s a balance for sure and Chester executes it flawlessly. This is the type of book I will definitely listen to over and over again.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great read! The storyline and the characters were great. This was a roller coaster of emotions. It kept my interest through the whole thing. I recommend it to all. I received it as a review copy and this is my voluntary review.
This was my first M.K. Chester’s book, and won’t be the last. This is the third book in the Bryeton Series. I love Ben and Heather’s story. The storyline is suspenseful and filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance. Jennifer Groberg did an amazing job with the narration. I enjoyed my listening, and totally recommend this audiobook.