• Next to Never

  • Fall Away, Book 4.5
  • By: Penelope Douglas
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (545 ratings)

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Next to Never

By: Penelope Douglas
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Publisher's summary

Quinn Caruthers has several problems: her father, Jason, and her three older brothers, Jared, Madoc, and Jaxon. Under the close watch of the men in her family, Quinn has found it nearly impossible to spread her wings - or even date - without them jumping in to hover. And when a family friend - several years older - from her childhood captures her heart, she knows they're going to be a problem. Lucas Morrow is a man - experienced, sophisticated, and important. And knowing her brothers, he may as well be forbidden.

But Lucas left town years ago and shows no signs of returning. Quinn knows she shouldn't wait for him anymore.

But then a package turns up on her doorstep with no return address and its contents reveal family secrets that threaten to turn Quinn's world upside down. She's never asked about the tumultuous path of her parents' romantic history, but she soon learns their happy marriage had a very rocky and passionate start.

As she begins to see things around her with new eyes, Quinn will have to make tough choices about whether she'll keep waiting...or finally go after what she really wants.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Penelope Douglas (P)2017 Tantor

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Surprised

Boy this one had a twist. Very clever devise used to tell the back story of a couple from the series. Best to listen to entire series. Loved it.

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Great way to tie in series

Neat way to tie in everyone’s stories. Can’t wait until next one. I’ll be looking for Quinn’s story!

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Need more!

And I was right...😔, you almost can't blame Cat for her choices and Jase isn't without guilt. Hoping for more of a story for Quinn and Lucas, and James in the next series. Not sure I can still hope for a love story for Fallon's dad but *crosses fingers* 😁

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Jase and cat

So totally surprised thought we would hear about Quinn but this told so much about Jase and Cat. Great unexpected backstory and I enjoyed every minute. This really leads to Quinn and Lucas story and I can’t wait!

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Sweet!!

We go back in time to see how James & Kat get together. It was sweet but, nasty and real. I think us younger moms always fear this could be us! Perfect writing and fabulous narration. Well worth the Credit/money.

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Very misleading

While I did enjoy the story
This was not about Quinn and what’s just name
It was the story of her parents
It was very good.
Where are the follow up stories?
I can’t remember off the top of my head but I think it’s been more than a several years since this story was completed
I need more damnit!!

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great sneak peak

this is a great glimpse into the future of my favorite characters and the next generation. And I love the snippets of Katherine and Jason's past

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Generations

Wow! so wonderful to listen to the story of Kathrine and Jason's love story. The entire gang makes an appearance and we get a glimpse of their lives. Love the characters from the Fall away series. This adds to the delight.

Abby Caden does a terrific narration. Thank you!

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What's next?

This book left so many unanswered questions. Does Lucas go home? Do he and Quinn reunite? Does Hunter "get the girl?" Ugh.. I need to know.

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Lucas, Quinn all kids so close in age more books

we need a book with Lucas's story I hope you do write one Miss penelope so that we have all the love stories Quinn and Lucas would be a very great love story to connect all the books you could also do a tie up with all the kids as well to see where they all end up after a few years of them being split when they choose different schools I just love all your books and hope you keep going with this series.

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