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A review by jennabeebs79
Don't Cry for Me by Rachel Lacey
5.0
Rachel Lacey has crafted an extraordinary tale to kick off the Midnight in Manhattan series. Marketing expert, Eve Marlow’s show Do Over is in need of a ratings boost and she has no idea when she finds a litter of abandoned kittens in a garbage can that meeting Josie Swanson, kitten rescuer and bar owner, would change the course of her life forever.
Josie Swanson’s bar which has been in her family for generations is struggling. When Eve Marlow steps into her bar with a litter of abandoned kittens, Josie not only helps Eve save the kittens but also throws down the gauntlet and begs Eve to do over her bar.
I absolutely love Eve! She has walls upon walls up around her and Josie’s mixture of patience and probing slowly begins to break down those walls. She tries so hard to portray an air of indifference but underneath she’s a big softy. Despite the traumas she endured, she persevered. Her strength and resilience are admirable and I just want to give her a hug.
Josie is an absolute sweetheart. Her loyalty to her family’s business and her drive to rescue helpless kittens make her a lovely human. Eve tries really hard to resist the pull toward Josie and fortunately for us readers, she can only resist for so long. Their chemistry is so delicious and their conversations are so emotional and heartfelt.
Lori Prince is the perfect narrator for this book. Her ability to take Rachel Lacey’s brilliant writing and bring the story to life is incredible. Her inflections and intonations are spot on and I am in awe of her ability to infuse so much emotion into the scenes. I honestly teared up several times during my listen due to the depth of emotion Lori Prince portrayed.
Don’t Cry For Me by Rachel Lacey is a beautifully written, emotional journey with two incredible main characters, a litter of adorable kittens, and a bar I’d love to visit. Highly recommended!
I received a copy of the audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Josie Swanson’s bar which has been in her family for generations is struggling. When Eve Marlow steps into her bar with a litter of abandoned kittens, Josie not only helps Eve save the kittens but also throws down the gauntlet and begs Eve to do over her bar.
I absolutely love Eve! She has walls upon walls up around her and Josie’s mixture of patience and probing slowly begins to break down those walls. She tries so hard to portray an air of indifference but underneath she’s a big softy. Despite the traumas she endured, she persevered. Her strength and resilience are admirable and I just want to give her a hug.
Josie is an absolute sweetheart. Her loyalty to her family’s business and her drive to rescue helpless kittens make her a lovely human. Eve tries really hard to resist the pull toward Josie and fortunately for us readers, she can only resist for so long. Their chemistry is so delicious and their conversations are so emotional and heartfelt.
Lori Prince is the perfect narrator for this book. Her ability to take Rachel Lacey’s brilliant writing and bring the story to life is incredible. Her inflections and intonations are spot on and I am in awe of her ability to infuse so much emotion into the scenes. I honestly teared up several times during my listen due to the depth of emotion Lori Prince portrayed.
Don’t Cry For Me by Rachel Lacey is a beautifully written, emotional journey with two incredible main characters, a litter of adorable kittens, and a bar I’d love to visit. Highly recommended!
I received a copy of the audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review.