Amanda Radley taught me to love stories in which travel forces together unlikely protagonists

And Detour to Love is a top-notch incarnation of the scenario (it's too well-rounded to be a formula) in which two women of very different temperament and professional status (and in this case, age and even apparent sexual orientation) literally discover and come to cherish one another through a series of travel-induced crises. The romance is fade-to-black and reserved for the later chapters in a story driven by the gradual cementing of the unexpected bond between Lily (the artistic ingenue whose adventure turns traumatic) and Celia (the savvy businesswoman hiding a terrible grief). We are taken from London to Tokyo and back, with detours to Copenhagen and Edinburgh, and each journey adds a palpable dimension to their world. Celia is the one with clown-issues: Radley's sly humor shines in those encounters, but Celia is funny from the start. Amy Putt does a superb job with the narration, switching between voices and accents with great skill. 5 Stars+!

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My favorite author and narrator!!!

Wow! I just love reading A.E Radley’s book! So funny and romantic! I read the physical book and now listening to this audiobook! Amy put is awesome as well! Great combination!!

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Cute British Romance with Traveling Clowns

(ok so the clowns are only at the airport and on a plane... )
I loved both women in this audiobook! There's a younger book illustrator and an older, sarcastic, funny, super rich business woman who meet on a trip to Tokyo. They don't get along at the beginning of the trip and sparky dialogue ensues. They both had emotional things going on in their own worlds, and eventually they started to help one another get through things. They fall for each other, of course. just to let anyone know, there was no sex in this book. Still, it was a great listen that made me smile often. The narrator was amazing. Couldn't decide which woman's voice was sexier!

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Zany, witty, sweet and even deep

Strongly recommended even if the age gap premise is implausible. The story is one of the best in this genre. Well done accents by this narrator so each character is distinct.

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Wonderful age gap book

Amanda Bradley never disappoint me. I loved this book, couldn’t let it go, it is good that it is a sunday, so I could listen to it from start to end...
Narration was fabulous.

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open to Possibilities

No certainties in life, but pleasant. Excellent performances. would recommend for any Amanda fan. buy it

Detours

The book is ok, very Y.A. I felt like it was harlequin/hallmark channel. ZERO steam, very juvenile. It's unlikely I'll read any more from this author. The narrator was good, so made for decent reading. If you like NO sex, no real romance this book is for you.

No love scenes

Very good story nonetheless. Very well written and narrated. Romantic heat could’ve been turned up several more notches though

Best Writer and Narrator!

I love Amanda Radley's book. Always a refreshing, funny, and sweet love story. I read the physical book, and I listen to this audiobook because of Amy putt, as she always does a fantastic job. She is one of my favorite narrators. Favorite writer and narrator, and I enjoyed every second of it. I cannot wait for her next book and obviously audiobook as well.

Cute

This was a cute story. I fully enjoyed it and was wishing for it to continue. Narration was excellent