The Accidental Wife (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Rowan Coleman Play Audiobook Sample

The Accidental Wife Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Jilly Bond Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Alison James thinks she might be living the wrong life. She loves her husband Marc and their children but somehow, in the process of building a perfect life for her family, she seems to have lost herself. And sometimes she worries that she's being punished for running away with her best friend's boyfriend.

Catherine Ashley knows she's living the wrong life. She adores her two daughters, but all too often her mind still flicks back to the love of her life: Marc. Alison and Catherine have been living separate lives, a hundred miles apart, for fifteen years. But now Alison's moving back to Farmington, the town where they both grew up. And they're about to find out just how different both their lives could still be...

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"LOVED IT! my first book by this author. From the very first page, I found the characters easy to relate to, the storyline compelling and the writing style easy to follow! I will definitely read her other books...have already added them to my wishlist."

— Sandy (5 out of 5 stars)

The Accidental Wife (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.85365853658537 out of 52.85365853658537 out of 52.85365853658537 out of 52.85365853658537 out of 52.85365853658537 out of 5 (2.85)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was a slow read for me and I felt like I glossed over some passages. It just didn't hold my interest like her other books. I never really felt connected to the characters. I wasn't sure if I was suppose to like Alison. I loved The Accidental Mother and Mommy by Mistake. "

    — Jennifer, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Was a little predictable..........wasn't so impressed. "

    — Jennifer, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i would not have finished it, but i am loathe to quit reading a book once i have started it. dumb book. "

    — Renee, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good book. It is my first by Rowan Coleman. The plot was good, but not sure how believable. I thought the ending was rushed and there were things left unfinished that I really wanted finished. I didn't feel really pulled in by the characters that I usually like to be to enjoy a book, but the kids were adorable. "

    — Ashley, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Bought as a holiday, lightreading book, which it was... "

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

    " Satisfyingly mind-numbing and predictable :) "

    — Lisa, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another typical chick-lit book set in England.....yawn. I picked it up b/c of the cover...no other reason. It was looooonnnnngggg and took me way to long to read. Some parts were good but way to drawn out. "

    — Sonya, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad chick lit. Good story--a little predictable, but not unbearably so. Well-written, style-wise. "

    — Aimee, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good reminder of how girlfirends are forever.... "

    — Melinda, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was okay, at best. YAWN. "

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

    " I liked the accidental Mother the prequel better, but this was a very warm story which continued the adventure of the accidental mother who took unexpected custody of best friend's daughters. "

    — Anna, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I gave up on this book as I found it all a little 'samey'. "

    — Wendy, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good story about Alison and Cathy - their friendship in high school, their falling out and their reunion. A little long in spots but overall good read "

    — Marsha, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really liked how everyone went their own ways and came back together. I could relate to how people change and how things aren't always what you think. I liked it ... Sorry there's not more - it's been awhile since I've read it. Just adding it late. "

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

    " This was an interesting book about what might have been. The characters are well drawn and you feel for each of them. It left me thinking. But - I didn't feel completely invested in the story. A good premise that was entertaining, but not wonderful. "

    — Ky, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was interesting, I kept reading to see what was going to happen. It wasn't a deep book and looked at relationships. Some can last through anything and some cant, and you need to take care of thoes around you that you love. "

    — Mindy, 7/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A light easy read. Ending was predictable. "

    — Kristine, 4/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read in two days. Great book about friendship. "

    — Nicole, 4/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this story of two estranged friends and how they rebuilt their friendship after spending two seperate lives for 15 years. So glad that the Alison character did the right thing at the end and chose her friendship over her own selfish desires. "

    — Nancy, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Took this out from the library after Rowna Coleman friended me on facebook. Interesting book. "

    — Anna, 3/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The title and cover caught my eye. This was a great book about friendship and what happens when a boy/man comes between the friendship. I rooted for Cathy through-out the book. I wanted to like Alison but I never really liked her, despite her name. "

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

    " Perfect book for vacation - easy to pick up and put down, a good girly story about feelings, etc. "

    — Dorothy, 2/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as anticipated. The summary sounded promising, but I found some of the characters' actions a bit unbelievable. Entertaining, but not highly recommended. "

    — Candy, 1/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was an interesting read. I felt that some characters were very shallow. This book made me appreciate my husband and my life; life/marriage is what you make of it--it's not up to chance or fate. "

    — Bonnie, 1/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I felt like I was reading a really long soap opera! "

    — Amy, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i really enjoyed this book. "

    — Kelly, 10/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not exactly the lighthearted book I should have read over vacation. Story of best friends, betrayal, and making amends. "

    — Terri, 9/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am finding this book hard to get excited about "

    — Theresa, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Also The Accidental Mother? I'm confused! "

    — Doris, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Definitely the best out of the three I have read by Coleman. "

    — Meghan, 2/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i would not have finished it, but i am loathe to quit reading a book once i have started it. dumb book. "

    — Renee, 11/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The best I an say is that the book is meh. It's an easy read, I had to find out how it all worked out, but it wasn't much more than a soap opera with no one to root for. "

    — Amy, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good story about Alison and Cathy - their friendship in high school, their falling out and their reunion. A little long in spots but overall good read "

    — Marsha, 9/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Funny how other peoples' lives seem better. Beware of wanting the one that got away while you have the best at your side. "

    — Elsie, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this story of two estranged friends and how they rebuilt their friendship after spending two seperate lives for 15 years. So glad that the Alison character did the right thing at the end and chose her friendship over her own selfish desires. "

    — Nancy, 7/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfect book for vacation - easy to pick up and put down, a good girly story about feelings, etc. "

    — Dorothy, 3/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was ok. Wasn't my favorite. Easy to put down and there was quite a lot of bad language and other parts that sort of ruined it for me. "

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

    " This was an interesting book about what might have been. The characters are well drawn and you feel for each of them. It left me thinking. But - I didn't feel completely invested in the story. A good premise that was entertaining, but not wonderful. "

    — Ky, 1/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was interesting, I kept reading to see what was going to happen. It wasn't a deep book and looked at relationships. Some can last through anything and some cant, and you need to take care of thoes around you that you love. "

    — Mindy, 11/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not sure how this book got an average of 3.3 stars. It was painfully slow and boring for me with maybe a few good pages thrown in. I have no idea why I bothered to finish it, other than I actually bought it as an impulse buy at Barnes and Noble in a buy 2 get one free spree. Don't waste your time! "

    — annelies, 11/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am finding this book hard to get excited about "

    — Theresa, 10/16/2009

About Rowan Coleman

Rowan Coleman is the New York Times bestselling author of such novels as The Accidental Mother and its sequel, The Accidental Family, as well as Another Mother’s Life, named an Indie Next notable book, and Mommy by Mistake. She lives with her husband and children in England.

About Jilly Bond

Helen Johns has worked for many publishers across a wide range of genres. Her credits include the sci-fi thriller Forever Watch, the period pieces Love & Friendship, Sophie & The Sybil, and Elephant Moon, and the children’s book Just Josie. She brings detailed research, diverse characters, and intelligent narration to her work.