BEFORE YOU SAY I DO

Romance listeners who relish familiar tropes will be drawn to this audiobook about a bride-to-be who suddenly falls for someone new. The bride is Abby, an overachiever who is engaged to marry kind, conventional Marcus when she unexpectedly develops feelings for her professional bridesmaid, Jordan. Narrating in a warm tone and crisp British accent, Justine Eyre gradually introduces notes of uncertainty as the wedding looms and the women's connection intensifies, leading to breathless moments of irresistible attraction, including a steamy interlude in an airplane bathroom. Eyre also proves her agility with dialogue by shifting through a variety of character accents, ranging from Marcus's posh tones to the strident burr of Abby's proud Scottish mum. The overall effect is entertaining without being showy. R.A.H. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2020]