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The Night Before

Written by: Lisa Jackson
Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
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Publisher's Summary

This steamy thriller is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly best-seller.

Caitlyn Montgomery Bandeaux wakes one morning drenched in blood, her head pounding mercilessly. Worst of all, she can't remember what happened the night before - when her estranged husband was murdered. Now the police want answers. Tormented, Caitlyn turns to her sister for support and is warned not to talk to the handsome new psychologist in town. But she soon realizes he's the only person she's comfortable confiding in.

©2003 Susan Lisa Jackson (P)2003 Recorded Books,LLC

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Good story

It was a good story but I think it could have been a lot shorter. Somewhat repetitive and a little predictable.

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Recommend

I recommend this listen for anyone who likes Lisa jackson. I found the first half of the book was difficult to follow as the narration wasn’t great and the emphasis was placed on the wrong words and character voices were similar which made it confusing to listen to. Narration got much better toward the end and was easier to follow.

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Harlequin Romance

So soapy!!! Very Repetitive and predictable. An eye roller throughout. I did not enjoy it

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It was good

I liked it ! It had all the drama of a good southern story. Narrator was good, putting emphasis where it should be. Editing was a bit quick from chapter to chapter but overall really enjoyed it

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Disappointing

I found this story too long and hard to follow sometimes, Bounced around too much for my liking.

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If your killing time

If I read a book and don’t like it I usually stop reading (listening ) then I don’t bother review it. But this one I did finish it. I wanted to see how it would play out so I gave it a 3 and the performance was pretty good. Story wise there are issues here , to many characters that don’t really add anything to the plot. A lack of research regarding anaphylaxis among other things and some truly interesting characters but not written well.
Washing dishes, walking the dog don’t want to pay to much attention it’s 👍 want a good edge of your seat page turner? Not so much.

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Best book ever

This is the best storyline I’ve ever heard. There are so many great characters and paths that are amazing and also scary. I could not put it down.

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Pretty good. I liked the surprise ending

Wasn’t to sure at first but I kept listening because I was busy working. Turned out to enjoy the corny story. I thought I new exactly what would happen next…nice ending

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What everyone else said

The plot was fairly predictable, the story itself was repetitive, the narration was a bit hard to follow due to character voices being very similar and jumping around a lot within the same chapter. HOWEVER, I did find it to be a captivating listen while at work—the repetition worked in my favour if I happened to be distracted the last time something was said I got to hear it re-stated, and I love a long listen because I don’t have to find a new book midday.

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Interesting

Figured 1/3 of the way through the plot. Characters were interesting enough. I have to agree with the overuse of “oh god” but this happens in a lot of books. I liked the storyline and the end did surprise me, although i was already thinking down that path.
Well done Lisa, another good book

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  • Deborah
  • 2011-10-14

Couldn't believe it...

I LOVE Lisa Jackson. I couldn't get through the first part. My mother said the same thing about reading the book but I thought maybe hearing it would work better. Nope, and it really surprised me cause I love her! Oh well....

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  • michaela
  • 2011-04-16

Gave it 2 hours of my life

Sucked, totally couldn't get into it. Don't waste $30. I'm glad I used a credit for this one, but it still felt wasted.

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  • DDorsey
  • 2020-08-25

OMG...REPETITIVE!!!!!

I have been trying to get through this book for days now and am suffering! The first 9 chapters are literally repeats of every other one prior. Not to give it away, but who in life wakes up covered in blood, it’s all over their home/room and they just clean it up and consider they’ve had too much to drink??? WTH?!? My 8 year old could create a better storyline. Not to mention, this author incorporates about 100 characters from out of left field like you’re supposed to know who is who ! The backstory trying to explain them is insufficient to say the least. Do not waste your time!!!

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  • Rowena1999
  • 2019-02-26

Nightmare

Did not make it through the first chapter.

Why would I want to get into a character who was trapped inside their own body at autopsy? Hello nightmares.

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  • Loraine
  • 2021-08-01

boring

I don't know if it was the narration or the story but by the end I don't even know who any of the characters are or what they did just just not a good book

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  • TiffMarie
  • 2020-05-17

Oh, God!

I REALLY loved the plot of this book. Loved the twists and turns, the suspense. Everything EXCEPT the main character. I know after finishing the book that she was portrayed as being so weak for a reason, but omg did she make me want to slap her. Between that and the overdone use of her phrase “Oh God”, I had to knock a star of this book. I’d be all into it and then she’d “Oh God” and all I’d feel is rage. 😆

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-01-18

Mind Bender

This was a edge of your seat type of book and definitely a Mind Bender It had a creepy dark type of feel too

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  • Martina
  • 2019-04-16

thrilling

Withing the last year i started listening to lisa jackson's work and omg. This book kept me on my toes the whole time and the end was a complete twist. this is a must read/listen. definitely amazing

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  • Katherine
  • 2019-03-09

Not bad

This book was not bad just long and it repeated scenes alot. I guess it's worth listening to.

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  • Doug Walsh
  • 2021-08-21

Horrible!!!!!!

Horrible do not waste your time or a credit! Felt like poking my eyes out

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