The Ideal Man (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook, by Julie Garwood Play Audiobook Sample

The Ideal Man (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Christina Traister Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Buchanan-Renard Series Release Date: August 2011 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441882684

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

24:47 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14:29 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

19:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

43

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Publisher Description

Julie Garwood is among the most critically acclaimed — and popular — romance authors around, with thirty-six million copies of her books in print. And now, with The Ideal Man, Garwood is poised to expand that already huge audience. Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter’s face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation. Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A no-nonsense lawman, he’s definitely not the ideal man that Ellie has always imagined, yet she’s attracted to him in a way she can’t explain. Ellie heads home to Winston Falls, South Carolina, to attend her sister’s wedding. Shortly after she arrives, though, she receives a surprise visitor: Max Daniels. The Landrys have been captured, and she’ll be called to testify. But they’ve been captured before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence—or disappear before they can take the stand. Max vows to be Ellie’s shadow until the trial, and it isn’t long before sparks fly. . . .

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"I love reading Julie Garwood's books. I enjoyed getting to know Max and Ellie, I was drawn into their lives right from the start. Ellie, a trauma surgeon, witnesses a shooting and Max, a FBI agent, protects her because a hit has been placed on her. Fun and interesting read. "

— Auralia (4 out of 5 stars)

The Ideal Man Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Julie Garwood, no one does romantic suspense better! Absolutely loved the humor of Ellie, definitely not a woe be gone heroine! "

    — Cindy, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read.....Enjoyed it; no brainer. "

    — Colleen, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was a great book from beginning to end. I really enjoyed reading it. "

    — Dawna, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is my favorite contemporary novel of Julie Garwood's. Her historical novels have always been very good, but I enjoyed this book a great deal. "

    — Julie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was quite good, liked it a lot. "

    — Jill, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit unrealistic to meet an FBI agent & fall in love within two weeks. Fluffy. "

    — Danette, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This author never disappoints me! "

    — Christy, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " First Julie Garwood book. Interesting part was a strong female lead (doctor) and the attractive FBI agent. "

    — Linda, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this on spring break!! A good beach read filled with romance and suspense, a strong women doctor character, FBI agents, and family controversy. "

    — Lynette, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm married to the IDEAL MAN! "

    — Valerie, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I got this book as an e-book without seeing the cover or knowing anything about it. It could have been worse but I should have guessed what I what getting into by the physical descriptions of the characters. A good read though, nice and light. "

    — Lindsey, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book but I think the storyline between Annie and the Navy seal was forced or rushed depending on how you looked at it. "

    — Hpitcher, 9/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Now that was an entertaining, fast read! (Finished the novel in two days.) Hunky FBI man meets a witness to a murder ... a young, cute surgeon who happens to be having issues with a stalker. Always looking forward to more Julie Garwood novels. "

    — Brenda, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved both the hero and the heroine in this novel. Max could save me any day!! "

    — Jennifer, 8/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting, fast paced with 2 seperate villans to spice up the plot. Always liked Julie Garwood, but haven't read anything by her in awhile. She doesn't disappoint and keeps things moving along at great neck speed. "

    — Robin, 7/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice light read. Had suspense and mystery along with a love interest. Good beach book. "

    — Susan, 5/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Julie Garwood's work I don't think there is a single book she has written that I have not enjoyed. "

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

    " I liked it well enough, but would have liked more on one of the sub-plots. "

    — Kati, 4/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another fun read from Garwood, but not as captivating as I've come to expect from her. I loved Ellie's family and her interactions with the "evil" sister were humorous. But that didn't quite make up for the lack of edge-of-your-seat suspense. "

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

    " Now this is an exciting romance novel-perfect blend of suspense, trauma, romance, and sex. "

    — Cindy, 8/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love everyone of Julie Garwoods books and this is no exception. She knows how to keep you involved with a story line. Will always be a fan.. "

    — Louise, 6/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very cute story. I think the ending was wrapped up pretty quickly and I HATED that she actually caves to Ava... but beyond that, definitely enjoyable. If you like Garwood, you'll like this one. "

    — Lisa, 2/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a very quick read. It was good, typical romantic suspense. "

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

    " Now this is an exciting romance novel-perfect blend of suspense, trauma, romance, and sex. "

    — Cindy, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice, easy reading. Nice story line. Her books are usually enjoyable "

    — Dorothy, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another quick book. Gotta say the sex scenes were laughable. "

    — Donna, 10/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Garwood's best contemporary ever. Loved both leads, Ellie and Max, and the supporting characters. "

    — C.C., 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Julie Garwood's work I don't think there is a single book she has written that I have not enjoyed. "

    — Amanda, 10/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " As obvious as the story was, I liked it. I am only grossed out by reading (or skipping, as the case was with this for me) other people's sex. Ew. So, no, not recommending. I guess if it is classified as "romance", I should expect sex? I am wishing not, since I like me a good romance. "

    — Jsehmke, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This latest romantic thriller by Julie Garwood left me wanting. I liked it, liked the main characters but it just didn't wow me like previous novels of hers have. "

    — Judy, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the characters and the story but it was was wrapped up rather quickly in the end. "

    — Charlene, 10/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good story by a great author. but I wish she would go back to her historical romances or finish sidney buchanan's story. or did I miss it? "

    — Michele, 10/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always love Julie Garwood's books. If only she wrote more often! "

    — BJ, 10/4/2011

About Julie Garwood

Julie Garwood is among a critically acclaimed and popular romance authors around, published in thirty-two languages worldwide with forty million copies of her books in print. She is the author of numerous bestsellers, of which more than a dozen have made the New York Times bestsellers list.

About Christina Traister

Christina Traister, Earphones Award–winning narrator, has worked nationally as a professional actor for over fifteen years with a career focusing on classical theater. She teaches acting, voice, and stage combat in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University.