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Read By: Jeanne Ray Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781597107389

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

15

Longest Chapter Length:

42:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

21:35 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

26:49 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

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Publisher Description

With a ringing phone, Jeanne Ray's charming and amusing novel gets off to a rollicking start that never lets up. Not for a minute. On the other end of the phone is Caroline's daughter, Kay, a public defender like her father, sobbing at the improbably good news that the richest, most eligible boy in Raleigh, North Carolina, has asked her to marry him. While Caroline and Tom are trying to digest this, the other phone, the "children's line," rings and it is Caroline's sister, Taffy, hysterical over her husband's decision to leave her for a woman two years younger than her daughter. Soon Taffy is wending her way up from Atlanta to seek solace in her sister's home, even though the two have been separated by more than just geography for the past forty years. With her is her little dog, Stamp, who has a penchant for biting ankles and stealing hearts. Tom and Caroline quickly realize that the wedding their future son-in-law's family is envisioning for nine hundred-plus guests is their fiscal responsibility and, to top it all off, the foundation of their home is in danger of collapsing and their contractor and his crew have all but moved in. It's a thundering whirlwind of emotion that finally boils down to Who is in love with whom? and Who's going to get the next dance?

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"This is a charming book that keeps readers wanting to see what is coming next the entire book. There are many funny events that occur that make you feel bad for the characters and simply roll your eyes. I enjoyed this book as it was an easy and fun read that kept me entertained. The series of events that occur in this novel are hilarious and very relatable. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a good laugh and remind themselves that everyone experiences crazy family members and a never ending string of events."

— Taylor (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought this was an enjoyable story. I loved the conversations between Caroline and Tom as well as the other characters. I did think the ending was pat, but logical. "

    — Tressa, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick, cute read that I read on an airplane ride. Step, Ball, Change is the story of a couple who are getting ready for retirement and looking forward to their empty house and lifelong plans, only to have a series of setbacks fill their house back up again. This was a nice story about marriage and family that spotlighted the dynamics of a healthy, happy marriage which is rare in books. The drama comes from the relationships between the couple's siblings and children and how they respond and support one another through difficult decisions. "

    — Melanie, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun and easy! "

    — Jana, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " cute easy read. . . "

    — Elizabeth, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Jeanne Ray book! I laughed out loud so many times! "

    — Andrea, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed Funny Light "

    — Kathleen, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. It was similar to Eat Cake where the main character had relatives come to live at their house. Goes into detail about the ups and downs of someone new living at the house. "

    — Susan, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Feel good, easy, sweet. "

    — Erin, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun, quick read. There was humor & romance; it's a great curl up in a corner & finish in a day or so kind of a novel. "

    — Charlotte, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute book! Would have been perfect for an airplane. Easy read, funny, with some decent insights on marriage and parenting. Nothing deep. "

    — Sharon, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mom recommended this one. I liked it. Not what I'm usually into but it was a sweet romance. "

    — Alexis, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good light summer read. "

    — Amy, 11/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a fun quick read. "

    — Kammy, 9/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An entertaining "chick Lit" read. About an extended family; dad and kids either lawyers or in law school; mom is dance teacher. Her sister comes to stay when her marriage fails and on and on. "

    — Helene, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a great book about a 60+ couple dealing with a rash of family drama. Funny and entertaining! "

    — Cindy, 6/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " An odd thing to react to I suppose, but there just wasn't enough conflict. I didn't care enough about what happened to any of the characters to finish it. "

    — Jessie, 5/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " book club read. don't bother. "

    — Kathleen, 5/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just enjoy these books. Its nothing complex nor will they ever be on a list of must read classics, but I really like them. Well written, fun to read, and my favorite- they revolve around people in healthy relationships who love their spouse and their family. such a nice change.. "

    — Gregandemy, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I remember this being a good story but not as light as her prior book. Still quite enjoyable. "

    — Pat, 10/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny. If you have a sister, you'll like this book. "

    — Melissa, 8/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was a whole lot of nothing. Lots of dialogue and no action. "

    — Leah, 6/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was charming - a light, beach read about people my age and everyday situations. I read it on the beach in Florida in December. I had "traded" a book for it from the "library" at Silver Lakes RV Resort between Marco Island and Naples. I am adding Jeanne Ray to my list of fav authors. "

    — Joanne, 5/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great one by Jeanne Ray! This one deals with a relationship between sisters, which I loved, since I have sisters. :) Again - laugh out loud funny, but also very real. She has a way of capturing the ridiculous in real life that is just great. "

    — Margaret, 4/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " charming good read. "

    — Chrislin, 3/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just a funny story of an older couple hoping to enjoy their time alone. Just when they think all is well everything happens at once and their home becomes like a highway. Cute clean book. "

    — Sharon, 7/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i thought her views on marriage were interesting, i would have preferred to learn more about the main character's marriage. "

    — Heather, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a quick, easy, fun read. "

    — Jenny, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A light, fun book dealing with love and family relationships. When I started reading this book I thought I knew exactly where it was going. I was pleasantly surprised when the author chose to go a different way. "

    — Kristen, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Jeanne Ray book! I laughed out loud so many times! "

    — Andrea, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great story about how life comes full-circle at times! "

    — Beth, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A most charming little novel about a 62 year old woman dealing with her children's engagements and her sister's divorce. a well-done, quick, easy, fun read. "

    — Cindy, 2/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i think this was the best of her books. funny and poignant yet totally believable. a very good read "

    — Jeanne, 1/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun book, but I didn't love it as much as Eat Cake. "

    — Merissa, 1/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mom recommended this one. I liked it. Not what I'm usually into but it was a sweet romance. "

    — Alexis, 12/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love her Julie and Romeo books. I'm hoping this one is just as much fun***************This was such a good book. It was a quick read, but there was alot packed into those pages! It was funny and sad and witty and realistic. I love Jeanne Ray's writing! "

    — Marguerite, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read, great for "waiting rooms". rather like many large families, can identify ...... "

    — Tinker, 11/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good enough. I find everything I want in this book. Not too much drama, not too much tear. soft and relax, I think "

    — H?i, 11/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite Jeanne Ray book so far and I have absolutely loved them all "

    — Coyla, 9/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After a spate of dreary and depressing novels, this is a refreshing relief. Clever and good-spirited, it's a perfect summer read. What's not to like about a book that blends tap dancing, dog training, wedding planning and home renovations? "

    — Sarah, 7/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " fun,light reading- great for summer. "

    — Gail, 7/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very much like this author and her characters. "

    — Carrieuoregon, 7/6/2010

About Jeanne Ray

Jeanne Ray is the New York Times bestselling author of Julie and Romeo and four other novels. She worked as a registered nurse for forty years before she wrote her first novel at the age of sixty. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and her dog, Red.