The Birds and the Bees Audiobook, by Milly Johnson Play Audiobook Sample

The Birds and the Bees Audiobook

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Read By: Colleen Prendergast Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2022 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781398523333

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

60

Longest Chapter Length:

35:55 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:01 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

22

Other Audiobooks Written by Milly Johnson: > View All...

Publisher Description

From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a warm, tender and utterly hilarious story about love and betrayal 

Love can sting. Or make you fly ...

Romance writer and single mum Stevie Honeywell has only weeks to go to her wedding when her fiancé Matthew runs off with her glamorous new friend Jo MacLean. It feels like history repeating itself for Stevie, but this time she is determined to win back her man. She isn't going to act as he might expect. She isn't going to wail and dig her heels in, she is simply going to pretend to let him go whilst she pursues a mad course of dieting, exercising and self-improvement.

And it feels like history is repeating itself for Adam MacLean too, who is also determined to win his lady, Jo, back with the same basic psychological tactics. Then he is going to initiate his master plan: Getting together with Stevie to drive Jo wild with jealousy.

So, like the Scottish country jig 'The Birds and the Bees', the couples all change partners and learn some revealing truths about each other along the way. But what happens when Adam's master plan actually starts to work? And just who will Stevie be dancing with when the music stops?

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"My first book by Milly Johnson - and I thought it was funny and totally a good read for a rainy weekend. There is something about British books for women...the flow of the story, the language - just such a nice change from the North American girls in books. The main men too - this one was loud, obnoxious , Scottish brute of a man with a kind heart - Adam McLean or Damme McQueen!!! I laughed out loud reading parts of this book and though the story may be very formulaic - who cares. I look forward to reading other books by this author."

— Camy (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • Another gem from Milly Johnson’ 

  • ‘An irresistibly warm and romantic read’ 

    — Sunday Express S Magazine on Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage

The Birds and the Bees Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 53.78571428571429 out of 5 (3.79)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it! Funny, very witty, romantic "

    — Caroline, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a comedy of errors that proved to be a courtship! "

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

    " I'm still a sucker for romance- and this story is funny in it's own way because of Adam and his thick Scottish accent, but a funny story all the same, I enjoyed reading it during my break. "

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

    " It was cute. Took me awhile to get into, but enjoyable. "

    — Jennifer, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Milly Johnson books - her characters are so real and engaging. Although you know the outcome of whom is going to end up with who (and you'd be very disappointed if you were wrong)you have to keep reading to join in their journey. "

    — Marie, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great light reading. "

    — Jan, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I do love a happy ending-books like these give me hope when I have such a crap love life.....at least someone gets the right man in the end.This was a great read,loved the characters and could really imagine the scenery and picture everyone in the story.More more more please!! "

    — Lynda, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cheesy but well written. A sweet Sunday read with just enough twists to keep from being sickly. I love a bit of chicklit! "

    — Emily, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I wanted to like this, I really did, but after 150 pages I just can't do it. The main male character is just way to cliche for me. I can't get past picturing Paul Bunyan with a horrible Scottish accent. *shiver* "

    — Eve, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is cute one. 2 people found out that they are being cheated on, so they deal this in different way, one in denial, one trying to be sly and clever. I find this book quite amusing and easy to read. Which is good for summer reads. :) "

    — Andrea, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice. Very nice. I love all the characters. "

    — Belle, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical girly romance, loved it and it gave me a lovely fuzzy feeling at the end :) "

    — Kelly, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this - a little formulaic but fun and sweet. "

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

    " As brilliant as ever... "

    — Annie, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting read,so much fun.Good for a day when you want to relax and just chill out. "

    — Monica, 6/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable funny book, it moved along at a fast pace with some memorably funny observations & one liners. "

    — Val, 3/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Always good fun to read a bit of light bubble-gum literature between some of the heavier stuff. This was very easy to read and I managed it on New Years Day and the Bank Holiday Monday. A jolly good yarn and good fun. "

    — Sarah, 1/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have throughly enjoyed every book by this writer and this was no exception. An excellent, amusing and intelligent chick lit novel, one I would highly recommend. "

    — Penelope, 9/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Adorable I just love Adam - such a fun read. Perfect chick lit! "

    — Beth, 9/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love it. I love it. I don't find it sappy at all, the main characters and her friends are adorable, I found myself glad that the male protagonist is a Scottish, it bring up something fresh for this genre. It makes me laugh and it makes my day. yeay! "

    — Huda, 8/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good chick lit read, with funny moments and I especially hated Jo! lol "

    — S., 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this - a little formulaic but fun and sweet. "

    — Renae, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cheesy but well written. A sweet Sunday read with just enough twists to keep from being sickly. I love a bit of chicklit! "

    — Emily, 12/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I wanted to like this, I really did, but after 150 pages I just can't do it. The main male character is just way to cliche for me. I can't get past picturing Paul Bunyan with a horrible Scottish accent. *shiver* "

    — Eve, 7/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice. Very nice. I love all the characters. "

    — Belle, 5/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is cute one. 2 people found out that they are being cheated on, so they deal this in different way, one in denial, one trying to be sly and clever. I find this book quite amusing and easy to read. Which is good for summer reads. :) "

    — Andrea, 7/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Funny and witty book set in Yorkshire, England. "

    — Anne, 7/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have throughly enjoyed every book by this writer and this was no exception. An excellent, amusing and intelligent chick lit novel, one I would highly recommend. "

    — Penelope, 4/22/2009

About Milly Johnson

Milly Johnson is a Top Five Sunday Times bestselling author of thirteen novels so far, and has plans for many more. Her novels are about the universal issues of friendship, family, love, betrayal, good food and a little bit of that magic in life that sometimes visits the unsuspecting. Milly is a columnist for her local newspaper and is also an experienced broadcaster on radio and TV. She can be booked via the Women Speakers Agency for motivational speaking events. Milly is patron of several local charities, including Yorkshire Cat Rescue and The Well at the Core, as supporting her local community and animal welfare are both things that are very close to her heart. Her publishers call her ‘The Queen of Feel-good Fiction’ and together they are aiming to spread as much joy as possible with every book published.  Find out more at www.millyjohnson.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @millyjohnson.

About Colleen Prendergast

Colleen Prendergast has narrated over sixty audiobooks. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and her stage work includes The Mortal Ash at the Bush Theatre and Comedy of Errors at the Nuffield Southampton. Her television work includes Chandler and Co and The Lightning Kid.