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Wait for It

Written by: Mariana Zapata
Narrated by: Callie Dalton
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If anyone ever said being an adult was easy, they hadn't been one long enough. Diana Casillas can admit it: she doesn't know what the hell she's doing half the time. How she's made it through the last two years of her life without killing anyone is nothing short of a miracle. Being a grown-up wasn't supposed to be so hard. With a new house, two little boys she inherited in the most painful possible way, a giant dog, a job she usually loves, more than enough family, and friends, she has almost everything she could ever ask for. Except for a boyfriend. Or a husband. But who needs either one of those?

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I loved it!!!

I loved this book, I loved the characters, the love story, those sweet boys...this is my first book by this author, but I have more on my wishlist I just want to read more ....its a great read for anyone looking for a beautiful love story!

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So good

Second favorite Mariana Zapata book. Ive read it a bunch of times and it just tugs on the heart strings every time. Only book better than this one is The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. She’s an amazing author and always choose narrators that fit so well. Keep them coming and I’ll keep buying them!

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love this author

this story was wonderful and heartbreaking. I am a huge fan of this author and love her stories she is able to share on paper!

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Loved

Loved this story and the characters. Loved the slow build up and how the love story was created.

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All the feels!!!

What a great book!!! When I started listening I realized that this was Dianna’s story. She is the friend in the book…. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Such an amazing book of an aunt who stepped up to be a parent to her brothers boys. He passed away and left them to her in his will. She did everything for them and loved them as her own. They move into a new neighbourhood and they start off on the wrong foot with her neighbor. But as time goes on he becomes her nephews baseball coach. He starts helping her with things and there’s something there between them but he’s technically married so they both won’t cross that line.
Callie Dalton did an amazing job as always on this book.

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ok

if you like contemperary romance novels, this may be for you. characters and narration were good but nothing much happens and I was glad when it ended.

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  • 2023-12-05

Too slow

The theme was slow. Slow burn. Slow narration. It was painfully slow. This author is very repetitive in her descriptions and stereotypes. If I had to hear her call Dallas the neighbour one more time…and making fun of his name was so weird. Dallas is a perfectly normal name. Comments that are meant to be teasing are just mean. And nothing really happens in the book.

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Neighbourhood Friends to Lovers

Dallas and Diana- extremely slow burn and next to no spice

Dallas is going through a divorce when Diana moves in across the road with her 2 nephews she is a guardian for.

I thought the story would have more to do with a MC after it was mentioned. Good fluff listen- the pauses between chapters is a bit odd at first and I thought something happened to the audio.

Would like to see more from a couple of the characters especially Tripp.

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Good Read

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This book had me smiling almost from the very beginning. I loved these characters (Dallas, Diana, Josh and Louie). They burrowed their way into my heart and stayed there. Unlike some of the MZ’s other heroes, Dallas is both grumpy and not. He is such a teddy bear maybe grizzly bear is a better description. He’s my new book boyfriend. There is something special about Dallas. The boys added so much to this story and I loved when they were on page, along with Miss Pearl. She was something else in a good way.
I loved that we got to see the couples from Under Locke, Kulti and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me in their HEA. It was awesome to see so much of Trip – I hope he gets his own story.

I listened to this book on audio and the narrator did a good job.

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Very slow

Wait For It lacks the angsty magic of Kulti and The Wall of Winnipeg although it’s written in the same universe. I love a slow burn romance but this was pretty boring.

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  • Gammy
  • 2017-03-24

I really enjoyed the slower paced love story

So this is actually a love story instead of a sex story which is pretty great. Sex has its place in this book but nobody just jumped into bed as soon as they met. They got to know eachother, dealt with things, became more & more attracted. You know... an actual love story.

Im a little tired of reading about hard sex starved women who jump in asap. This was a real nice change.

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  • Vida
  • 2017-03-12

Makes you cry and laugh at the same time

I admit it, I read a lot of chick lit, but this book broke out of the mold. First time reading this author, wish I would have known there were other books in this storyline. Yes, you can read it as a stand alone, but characters come into the story that there are back stories on. I really like the main characters, even though sometimes I want to smack them upside the head! Heartbreaking story for the children that they all overcome. There are a couple of characters that I wonder about what will happen to them, perhaps another book will bring them back in. All in all a good use of a credit.

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  • Misty Walker
  • 2017-03-11

Mariana's Slow Burn

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Mariana Zapata is queen of the "slow burn". Those stories that have so much build up, you think you'll explode before it peaks. Wait For It was no different.

Diana is the aunt to 2 boys that were otherwise orphaned from her brother dying. She is in her late 20's and going through IT. Diana just wants to be a good parent to these boys and a good daughter to her overly protective parents and a good employee but most of all a good person. I freakin love a strong female lead and Diana was awesome. She's of Mexican decent and while she is more "Americanized" and liberal, her parents are such stereotypical Mexican Catholics that it added a level of familial humor that I just loved. It made this story fun and realistic. We don't stop trying to please our parents as adults and Diana was in an especially precarious situation raising her brothers children.

Dallas... mmm mmm mmm. Dallas. He was such a great male lead. For a book that has depth and content, you expect characters like Dallas, but that doesn't make him any less wonderful. He has values and a devotion to the community and he TAKES CARE OF HIS GRANDMA. Do I need to say more?

Diana and Dallas have a very long journey that has so much push and pull that whenever there is even a hint of them making a go of it, my heart would start beating fast and I would see Hearts.

Callie Dalton just gets Zapata's books. She is the perfect narrator and no man is required because she has an awesome male voice. They personality she puts into each character is no doubt how the author intended them to have.

Wonderful book

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  • whatcha.listening.to
  • 2018-08-18

Wait for It

So after reading From Lukov with Love, I thought I would give this book a try.

Now just because I rated it a 3 doesn’t mean I hated it. Means it was ok. I didn’t love it and that is totally ok.

I very much liked each character in their own way. Diana, for her unwavering positivity, even when her own heart is hurt from the loss of her brother, but she is a mother now and she does what needs to be done.

Josh and Louie are the best part of this book, in my opinion, they are so cute and exactly how a 10 yr old and 5 yr old would act it isn’t even funny how accurate it is. They also bring some great comic relief.

Dallas is a good character but I just feel like we don’t know him very well, we only really know that he was in the Navy, married and waiting to be divorced before starting something. I think maybe if we felt more than just friendship from him for sooooo long then I might have enjoyed the book more.

I know Zapata does the slow burn and that is great but I need a spark of something from both not just one side to feel like a romance.

I very much enjoyed Callie’s narration she is fast becoming a favorite narrator, her voice/emotion/tone really brings the stories to life.

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  • Nona
  • 2017-03-11

Great writing

What I love so much about this author's writing is the development of the story and characters. There is no rushing the relationship of the hero and heroine. What you get is a well thought out, emotional and heart filled story, that you will re-read. But if you are looking for a story that is filled with hot and steamy scene after scene, this isn't the book for you. For me, definitely credit worthy.

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  • S0nz4Me
  • 2017-03-14

I Waited For It

Wait For It is a charming tale of a friendly, generous young woman who is raising her nephews. Presented with sensitivity and realism, the story is likely to endear the characters to readers. This story is bigger than the two main characters, and includes great secondary characters- some of which come from the author's previous books.

The narrator did a nice job though her tempo was slow. When I turned up the speed, it sounded better... except for the crazy long breaks between chapters.

And though it took nearly the entire book, if you wait for it, there's a sweet romance that blossomed ever so very slowly and seemingly without the heroine's knowledge. I waited for it... and it was worth the wait.

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  • Denise
  • 2017-04-18

Five enjoyable stars for this slow burner!

Mariana Zapata is is an auto download for me. I enjoy the fact that she brings realistic expectations into her stories. The story of Diana is a carry over from her Wall of Winnipeg story , but is a s stand alone. The story finds Diana's life completely different than depicted in WOW... she is now a mother of her brothers two children. She has become a home owner and continues her hard work ethic to take care of and support the children. Dallas is her attractive married neighbor who befriends her and coaches her nephews baseball team. Friendship and attraction turn into something more and leave you feeling good by the end of the story.. I used a credit and do not regret it. Great performance as well!!

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  • LC ADEA
  • 2017-03-10

A slow simmer that delivers

What did you love best about Wait for It?

This has moved into my top favorites. The characters are strong, relatable, and impossible not to love.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wait for It?

I have a favorite that was emotional and beautiful, but don't want to spoil it. There are so many Fantastic moments, all heartfelt and showcases parenthood, relationships, friendships, and starting over in a masterful and real way.

What does Callie Dalton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is a fabulous performer, and has done previous MZ books. Her performance is always top notch.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried with Diane when she broke down from dealing with cruel words. I felt her pain, grief, and insecurities in that moment and empathized with he need to be the bigger, and better person for her kids, and the fear she felt about how she formed them as people. Completely relatable and real.

Any additional comments?

Mariana Zapata is absolutely brilliant at delivering quality stories, with real characters. Her down to earth approach is a welcomed relief from the regular romance trope of drama filled plot twist (not that there is anything wrong with that, but it's nice to have a change sometimes) She is the Queen at the slow buildup and her heros are always swoon worthy and rock steady. Diana and Dallas have become my favorite of her characters so far. I would recommend this book 10 fold, it's worth full price, a credit, and a try. It is long but so worth it.

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  • Bless
  • 2017-06-07

there are pros and cons

I'm a fan of Mariana Zapata. The books that i have listened to usually revolves around family and this book is no different.

I like how family-oriented the lead female is and how strong she is to be taking care of 2 children that are not even her own. but... too much blabbering. too much back story instead of going straight to the point. reminds me of a girl friend who would start telling stories and would end up all over the place while I'm waiting for what her actual story is all about. it could get annoying. Would have been better if she actually did stood up for herself when it came to that Christy chick instead of being such a crybaby. but, as a single 'mother', she is strong and loving and nurturing.

as for the male lead Dallas... respectable and loving. someone who is loyal, responsible and also loves his family.. i couldn't say much of a negative about him.

Overall, i like the slow turn of events. just too much blabbering from the female lead.

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  • tamara andrews
  • 2017-12-31

Wasn't Worth The Wait

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Give the story some guts. The characters do stuff, but none of it really does anything for the story, or for them. Boooooring.

Has Wait for It turned you off from other books in this genre?

Not at all. You win most, you lose some. I bought this on because of the length (15hrs). I'm on holidays and was after something great to listen to. Massively disappointed.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Narrator was good. You can only work with the material you have.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Hell no.

Any additional comments?

Sorry I went for quantity over quality.

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  • Blandine - Lis-moi Lie-toi
  • 2023-06-15

Magnifique

Comme toujours la très belle plume de Mariana Zappata mais aussi la magnifique voix et interprétation de Callie Dalton.

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