THE BEST MAN

When she was jilted on her wedding day, Faith Holland fled to San Francisco to move on with her life. Now, back in her hometown after three years, she's ready to pick up where she left off. Amy Rubinate narrates in a playful manner that matches the initial characterization of Faith--as a little princess who never grew up--but her reading of Faith sounds more mature as the story progresses and the listener learns more about Faith and her secrets. The male characters, including Faith's new love interest and assorted family members, are given slightly deeper voices while the other women each have a unique voice such as the deep, accented voice of the housekeeper; the slightly pinched, more formal tone of Faith's older sister, Honor; and the mature yet relaxed tone of her oldest sister, Prudence. Rubinate hits the perfect notes with her reading of this fun-filled romance. E.N. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2013]