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The Crush

Written by: Penelope Ward
Narrated by: Andi Arndt,Sebastian York
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Publisher's Summary

From New York Times best-selling author Penelope Ward comes a new stand-alone, second-chance story of forbidden love....

It’s natural to want the one you can’t have. And for as long as I could remember, I’d secretly wanted my brother’s best friend, Jace.

He was six years older and always treated me like the sister he never had.

Fast forward a decade.

We were all in our 20s now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died. 

It was just the three of us - an odd family dynamic. 

Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever. 

But he certainly didn’t look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated. 

I was pretty much hot and bothered 24/7. 

And he was torn.

The signs were subtle at first. Like on movie night, I’d casually rest my leg against his, and he wouldn’t exactly shift away.

Still, I assumed he would never...go there.

Nathan would kill us.

The knowledge of that wasn’t enough to stop the inevitable, though.

Eventually our slow burn exploded. 

But more than the physical attraction, we’d developed a strong connection. 

We just couldn’t get caught, right?

That sounded simple.

Until it wasn’t.

This is a story of forbidden love, broken trust, and an unexpected second chance.

©2020 Penelope Ward (P)2020 Penelope Ward
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  • Categories: Romance

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I absolutely loved this book! Penelope Ward is amazing at writing romance books that give you all the feels. The narrators did an amazing job on this one. I loved reading about both Farrah and Jace’s characters.

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Please make this into a movie!!!

I love the story, the characters, and I especially love the humor as well. The performance of the narration were great too. I love it so much that i want to see it come alive into a movie.

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3.5 for overall and story.

I feel like the two MC lacked chemistry. And the ending was glossed over a bit.

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Sorry

The male performance was jarring. Was difficult to continue because of this, but can’t leave a story unfinished. Thought I’d eventually get used to the voice but couldn’t. Very out of place. Very old cowboy or old pothead? When describing anything sexual or romantic, sounded tasteless. I realize those are the words written, but the performer just couldn’t pull it off.

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I have a new Crush

Jace and Farrah's story was great. I really felt both their happiness and their pain throughout. I couldn't help but fall in love with Jace after hearing about him through Farrah's eyes.
Andi and Sebastian, once again, did a fantastic job with narration. My fave duo.

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I CRIED REAL TEARS!!!

I felt all the hurt and pain in this one and I loved every moment in it. It was the story I was looking for. The story I needed! Andi and Sebastian were the best.

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Another heart tugging second chance romance

Amazing story about young love, crushes, chemistry, secrets, loss, forgiveness and hope. Jace has been Nathan's best friend since they were kids. Farrah has had a crush on him since she was six. When Farrah was in 14 she lost both parents, an accident that Jace thankfully escaped with his life. Jace left town for a while and when he comes back he moves in with Nathan and his now 21 year old, beautiful sister. Slowly the chemistry between Jace and Farrah is obvious but Jace's friendship with Nathan is on the line.
The story is entertaining, a steamy slowburn, and emotional. Again, Sebastian York and Andi Arnt made it awesome.

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Enjoyed love narrators

I saw this new audiobook and new that I would enjoy the storyline. But it was the narrators that cinched the purchase. Two of my favourites!
I like brothers best friend or best friends brother storylines and this one did not disappoint. I enjoyed the relationships in this book.

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