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The Blue Bistro: A Novel Audiobook
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Elin Hilderbrand, author of the enchanting Summer People and The Beach Club, invites you to experience the perfect getaway with her sparkling novel, The Blue Bistro. Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she is desperate to earn some fast money. When the desirable Thatcher Smith, owner of Nantucket's hottest restaurant, is the only one to offer her a job, she wonders if she can get by with no restaurant experience. Thatcher gives Adrienne a crash course in the business...and they share an instant attraction. But there is a mystery about their situation: what is it about Fiona, the Blue Bistro's chef, that captures Thatcher's attention again and again? And why does such a successful restaurant seem to be in its final season before closing its doors for good? Despite her uncertainty, Adrienne must decide whether to open her heart for the first time, or move on, as she always does. Infused with intimate Nantucket detail and filled with the warmth of passion and the breeze of doubt, The Blue Bistro is perfect summer reading.
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"I love her books! She reminds me of MaryKay Andrews and Patti Callahan Henry... and I love the beach setting... I grew up in the south, but this book has me wanting to board another plane back to Nantucket to visit all of those places that I did not in my youth! What a sweet story! Love her books!!"
— Tricia (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Blue Bistro is a wonderful, wonderful love story, the kind that you read, then recommend to many many friends - and so, I recommend it to you. Highly.
— James Patterson, bestselling author of Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas -
A wonderfully poignant behind-the-scenes journey into the world of high-end restaurants, island life, and the inner workings of the human heart. A great summer story.
— Lolly Winston, author of Good Grief
The Blue Bistro Listener Reviews
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" Loved this book too!!! "
— Nicole, 2/15/2014 -
" I wanted to like it more than I did, but there was something missing. It was OK. "
— Jaclyn24, 2/13/2014 -
" Didn't like the ending. I thought the main character was too sappy by the end. "
— Alison, 1/26/2014 -
" I loved that this takes place on Nantucket. I found the background restaurant info interesting. The characters were great. Terrific beach read!! I did get choked up at the end. "
— Jessica, 1/24/2014 -
" All her books make me hungry but this one made me seriously think about opening a restaurant. "
— Toni, 1/20/2014 -
" What a beautiful sad/happy book. Love, life and death are rolled together as a story unfolds... "
— Marti, 1/18/2014 -
" I really liked reading this book....I didn't want to put it down. Put the ending left me wanting. "
— Jann, 1/14/2014 -
" Elin Hilderbrand is such a good writer! She completely pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the end. "
— Noreen, 1/11/2014 -
" Absolutely loved as I have plenty of experience in restaurant management and could completely related. Loved.... "
— Alex, 1/10/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this love story. 2nd book I've read of this author and really liked her style. I kind of knew what was going to happen at the end but still a good story! "
— Lesley, 12/19/2013 -
" I love all her books. This one I could especially relate to, having working in restaurants for a long time. :) "
— Larissa, 12/13/2013 -
" Cute book, Elin writes a romantic book on love, however I did not like the ending it finished too abruptly for me. "
— Joanna, 12/13/2013 -
" It was a cute story. A little disorganized, but good enough for a mindless Saturday read. "
— tangerine3000, 11/30/2013 -
" I've read every single one of Hildebrand's books and they are all so wonderful. This was one oft top three... "
— Leslie, 11/23/2013 -
" I was thrilled with this book. Then it took over my emotions and left me a mess of love and broken hearted. I still can't figure out how I feel about everything that happened and didn't happen. "
— Jennie, 11/12/2013 -
" 3.5 stars. Wonderfully written. Great story line. Characters are real. The ending was a bit unsettling for me. I needed better closure for Thatch and Adrienne. I wish there was a sequel! "
— Michelle, 11/5/2013 -
" I loved this book..it was an easy read... "
— Bev, 10/7/2013 -
" even though i was a little disappointed with the ending, i really enjoyed this book. It made me want to try new recipes, new restaurants, new wines, visit nantucket, and even entertain the idea of new beginnings (career choices, residence location, etc). the story was very entertaining. "
— yvette, 7/30/2013 -
" Loved this book and it's surprising ending. "
— Kathy, 7/13/2013 -
" This was a fast read with great characters, like most Elin Hilderbrand novels. I enjoyed the main character and the book overall, my only complaint was that I wanted more closure at the end. Still a great read! "
— Karen, 7/6/2013 -
" i loved this book. easy read . maybe it was the hidden subject that captured my heart. i cried which m.eans i was emotionally invested "
— Monica, 6/29/2013 -
" It was A little boring. I almost didn't finish it and it was very unrealistic. "
— Masea, 5/20/2013 -
" This book didn't have much of a plot. It was mostly about the details of the restaurant business and less about the story. "
— Carrie, 4/24/2013 -
" This is the first book by this author that I've read. I really liked the characters and the plot and will read more from her. It was definitely a beach read but I highly recommend! "
— Julie, 11/17/2012 -
" This is an enjoyable easy read. "
— Marlee, 10/25/2012 -
" Nice light read. I would have liked to eat at the restaurant "
— Susann, 9/21/2012
About Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the Nantucket series, the Winter series, and over a dozen stand-alone novels, as well as two novellas. Her book Barefoot was a finalist for the 2008 Romantic Novel of the Year Award.
About Christina Delaine
Christina Delaine is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and accomplished stage actress. Her theater credits include Jewtopia, the longest-running comedy in Off-Broadway history, and the title role in Antigone at both Portland Center Stage and Kentucky Repertory Theatre. She holds a BA degree from Dartmouth College and an MFA in acting from Brown University.