The Lucky One (Abridged) Audiobook, by Nicholas Sparks Play Audiobook Sample

The Lucky One (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: John Bedford Lloyd Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600243684

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

62

Longest Chapter Length:

07:30 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:05 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:59 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

48

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Publisher Description

A U.S. Marine's brush with death leads him to the love of his life in this New York Times bestseller of destiny, luck, and the redemptive power of romance.



After U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman buried in the dirt during his tour of duty in Iraq, he experiences a sudden streak of luck -- winning poker games and even surviving deadly combat. Only his best friend, Victor, seems to have an explanation for his good fortune: the photograph -- his lucky charm.

Back home in Colorado, Thibault can't seem to get the woman in the photograph out of his mind and he sets out on a journey across the country to find her. But Thibault is caught off guard by the strong attraction he feels for the woman he encounters in North Carolina - Elizabeth, a divorced mother -- and he keeps the story of the photo, and his luck, a secret. As he and Elizabeth embark upon a passionate love affair, his secret soon threatens to tear them apart -- destroying not only their love, but also their lives.

Filled with tender romance and terrific suspense, THE LUCKY ONE is an unforgettable story about the surprising paths our lives often take and the power of fate to guide us to true and everlasting love.

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"This was a great book! The Lucky One is about true love, fate, and destiny. This book is all about love and how it can find us in strange ways. The author did a great job with trying to get the readers attention fast! It was such an easy book to read and finish!! READ THIS BOOK! :) "

— Carmina (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Nicholas Sparks knows his way around a love story.”

    — USA Today
  • “John Bedford Lloyd delivers a solid performance. Lloyd’s deep bass tone is perfectly suited for Thibault, a manly man if ever there was one. Lloyd’s supporting characters are rich and interesting in their own right, some speaking in comical Southern drawls, others with a raw reality. The final result is quite touching.”

    — Publishers Weekly (audio review)
  • “Strong, determined characters make this an excellent piece of escapist lit. Narrator John Bedford Lloyd handles the Southern accents with ease, believably voicing characters of both genders. Romance fans will enjoy this.”

    — Library Journal (audio review)
  • “Sparks writes with a depth of feeling and a tenderness rarely seen in male authors.”

    — Peterborough Evening Telegraph
  • “One traces a path so ephemeral and artful that we would know that Nicholas Sparks had written it even if his name did not appear on the title page. This story about a man whose scrape with death leads to his one true love will keep you up at night and then make you sleep more soundly. Inimitable storytelling.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

The Lucky One Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.04761904761905 out of 54.04761904761905 out of 54.04761904761905 out of 54.04761904761905 out of 54.04761904761905 out of 5 (4.05)
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4 Stars: 16
3 Stars: 9
2 Stars: 2
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Anna Kordacz, 1/21/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Teresa Bahr, 12/30/2018
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While this was a good light read with a lot of character description and development, I think the main conflict was resolved too quickly and much too easily. "

    — Marjorie, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was pretty good. Same stereotypical tragic love story with bittersweet ending that you'd expect from Nicholas Sparks, but it held my interest and was a quick read. Overall 3.5 stars. "

    — Amanda, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great romantic easy read. "

    — Melissa, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book. I wish there was a little more fight with the ex and Thibault. Also the ending wasn't the greatest but still a great quick read! "

    — Bobby, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. The movie was great, too. I enjoyed both equally. "

    — Carla, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Always enjoy his books - easy to fall into and forget real life. "

    — Carol, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite Nicholas Sparks book yet! "

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

    " I did read this one a while back. It was a typical Nicholas Sparks book. "

    — Rosanna, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is a classical romantic story which is sometimes a bit slow but generally it is easy to read and we find again the impact of being a soldier which is probably the most interesting thing in the book. "

    — Melanie, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beth falls in love with an army boy but he's got a secret she doesn't know about. "

    — Elena, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i didn't think the love in this one was as ... burning ( i guess) as in his other novels such as dear john. i didn't feel the usual heart break which i usually feel when i real nicholas sparks novels "

    — Kendall, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty good book. Not my favorite Sparks novel but a good read none the less. Didn't care for the epilogue, though; I think he could've done a better job of portraying their outcomes. "

    — Brittany, 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Different in many ways from the movie, but both are good. As always, Nicholas Sparks wrote a winner. "

    — Christie, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " so sweet and touching...and a major tear jerker. "

    — Kirsten, 10/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good, the movie was aweful "

    — Christine, 10/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I always get sucked in and then the last few pages are quick and predictable, which is comforting. A great beach read. I am going to watch the movie tonight. Still love the Notebook best. "

    — Deb, 7/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book a lot. Sparks delivered again. Romance, mystery a stalker, and salvation through love. Who could ask for more in a book? Maybe that's why so many of his books have been made into movies........they're not just chick flicks they offer men some challenges too. "

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

    " can't stand it. ugh...best part was the german shepard. "

    — Nicole, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another great love story!!! "

    — Christine, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fairly typical Sparks book, took me a little longer to get into it, but I enjoyed the story. "

    — Kristin, 5/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The book was way better than the movie, the character Logan is so dynamic and I feel in love with his need to be with Beth, truly amazing. "

    — Brittany, 4/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm a sucker for a simple love story. "

    — Amy, 3/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of those books you read and after you do you let it go... you don't forget it but you let go. When think over it and you get a little smile and you find yourself lingering over but you don't ever read it again. It's one of those books "

    — Marady, 1/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another Sparks mater piece! MUCH BETTER THAN THE MOVIE! "

    — Aliana, 9/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I couldn't put the book down from the moment I started it. Great story, loved the characters!! "

    — Trudy, 7/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " intoxicating!! what a beautiful story "

    — Montana, 7/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " love love love this book "

    — Valerie, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I realized that I had not added this to my list of read books. "

    — Laurel, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fun read. Predictable but I enjoyed it. "

    — Meghannt, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This one didnt capture me as his others do! "

    — Jessica, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Couldnt stop reading once I started it. "

    — Casi, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always thought I hated Nicholas Sparks because his books are so cheese ball but my mom loves him and now I am starting to get hooked. This is a great read (I can't believe I just gave a Sparks book 4 stars). "

    — Amy, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wasn't the best book, but the story was decent "

    — Taylor, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The ending was a little let down but it's still a great Nicholas Sparks book "

    — Jane, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of my first reads by Nicholas Sparks. It was a good read! I liked and disliked the characters ... this is a good thing for me! "

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

    " Good Quick read. Always romantic. "

    — Deb, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " so far it's really good. "

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

    " I really enjoyed this book.....but for some reason Nicholas Sparks books make me mad at my husband...I think he makes the "hero" of the story too perfect-ish. "

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

    " Fatastic book! My first time reading this famous auther and I wasn't disapointed! "

    — Mckenzie, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book. I cannot read his sad ones, and the ending had such a twist. "

    — Laura, 5/2/2011

About Nicholas Sparks

With over 100 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. His novels include twelve #1 New York Times bestsellers. All his books have been New York Times and international bestsellers, and were translated into more than fifty languages. Ten Sparks novels have been adapted into major motion pictures, with The Choice in February 2016.

About John Bedford Lloyd

John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.