Catch of the Day

By: Kristan Higgins

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Maggie Beaumont's luck is about to change. Sure, she's known for her bad romantic choices-her former boyfriend broke up with her by bringing his new girlfriend home for a visit. And then there was the crush she had on a gorgeous young Irishman, who turned out to be Father Tim, the parish's new priest. But romantic salvation has arrived in the form of handsome, if surly, fisherman Malone. It turns out there's a heart of gold underneath his barnacle-clad exterior. Will this catch of the day turn into the dish of a lifetime?

©2007 Kristan Higgins (P)2012 Tantor

For those of us who don’t mind a string silent type

Don’t let the negative reviews sway you. I almost didn’t listen to this book (even though I’m a huge fan of the Kristan Higgins/Xe Sands combo) because of the reviewers who said that Malone was not a good male lead because he didn’t have character development. But I disagree, he’s not very talkative but I think Kristan still develops his character enough that he’s very likable. Maybe it’s the small town girl in me, but I enjoyed that he didn’t speak much but was a man of actions instead. I also thought he was a good match for the run-away-at-the-mouth Maggie. It was an easy listen and Xe Sands was amazing as always.

Don't Go Fishing

Would you try another book from Kristan Higgins and/or Xe Sands?

Yes. I have enjoyed both before. This one just didn't work for me in any way.

Would you ever listen to anything by Kristan Higgins again?

Yes. This is the first one that I have found disappointing.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I found it depressing and boring.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

Too abrupt an ending

Enjoyed the story but felt let down at the end. Looking for an epilogue or additional chapter to expound on the happy ending, but disappointed it didn’t come.

Perfect

I loved this book. I was rooting for Malone from the time he gave her the first ride home. Loved how the writer made Father Tim so normal, not just a struck man of the cloth.

Catch of the Day

I enjoyed the story line and really thought Malone was kicked to the curb but very glad for the ending! Nice writing!✍️

Engaging, Entertaining

This was a quick and easy listen. Good narration and a story that has you smiling and laughing. A feel good listen.

Disappointing

The story was a little weird...the main love interest never says more than maybe 30 phrases the entire book, and I found myself left unsatisfied. I kept expecting the author to give him a little more play, at least a few more scenes with Maggie, the main character, so we could get to know him. But we're left with just a few grunts here and there and the surrounding story was just ok. The whole storyline about Father Tim was just weird too. I could summarize this book as "desperate woman falls in love with guy who doesn't talk to her or treat her very well, but he's hot and the only one available so why not." Not one of Higgins better books, in my opinion.

Slow start and mediocre narration

The story started off slow, but ended well. The main character was infuriating at times, but she got better. The narration was bad and it was hard to hear at times because her voice tapered off at the end of sentences.

Loved it! But..

It was such a long, slow burn, with SO much awkward angst on the part of the female lead, I REALLY wished there was one last chapter or an epilogue to revel in her newfound joy and sense of peace. One more chapter. Please?

Catch of the Day

I'd say it's a little bit far-fetched but I really enjoyed the listen. It left me feeling happy.