Meant to Be

by Jude Deveraux Narrated by Susan Bennett

Overview

“An entertaining page-turner.”*-Kirkus Reviews*on*Met Her Match

An inspiring family saga about two headstrong sisters who long to forge their own paths.

It's 1972 and times are changing. In the small farming community of Mason, Kansas, Vera and Kelly Exton are known for their ambitions. Vera is an activist who wants to join her boyfriend in the Peace Corps. But she is doing her duty caring for her widowed mother and younger sister until Kelly is firmly established. Kelly is studying to become a veterinarian. She plans to marry her childhood sweetheart and eventually take over his father's veterinary practice.

But it's a tumultuous time and neither sister is entirely happy with the path that's been laid out for her. As each evaluates her options, everything shifts. Do you do what's right for yourself or what others want? By having the courage to follow their hearts, these women will change lives for the better, and the effects will be felt by the generations that follow.

Meant to Be*delivers an emotional, smart, funny and wise lesson about the importance of being true to yourself.

Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Jude*Deveraux's next exciting new release, MY HEART WILL FIND YOU!

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Susan Bennett portrays sisters Vera and Kelly Exton, who live in Mason, Kansas. The novel highlights inflection periods in their family as the story moves from the period of the Vietnam War to 2019. Bennett digs into sibling resentment and small-town gossip with relish and well-placed humor, using a slight Midwestern accent that sounds casual and warm. Kelly’s voice is friendly, while Vera’s is driven, in a way that matches her globe-trotting aspirations. Bennett uses a rich, persuasive voice with a Hispanic accent for Vera’s love interest, Miguel, and a throatier, authoritative voice for local landowner Adam. The vignettes cascade one into another, sharing intergenerational themes of love and family, while Bennett’s steady voice, inflected with emotion, ties everything together. C.A. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Praise for Jude Deveraux
"Deveraux spins an intriguing and unorthodox romance... An entertaining page-turner."—Kirkus on Met Her Match

"Met Her Match is vintage Jude Deveraux from start to finish, a joy to read." —Fresh Fiction on Met Her Match

"Juicy and entertaining… Alongside the budding romances, the friendships are in full bloom…. Emotional, imaginative, and gloriously silly." —Kirkus on As You Wish

"Deveraux's charming novel has likable characters and life-affirming second chances galore." —Publisher's Weekly on As You Wish

"Jude Deveraux's writing is enchanting and exquisite." —BookPage

"Deveraux's touch is gold." —Publishers Weekly

"Treats readers to an irresistibly delicious tale of love, passion, and the unknown." —Booklist on The Girl from Summer Hill

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Susan Bennett portrays sisters Vera and Kelly Exton, who live in Mason, Kansas. The novel highlights inflection periods in their family as the story moves from the period of the Vietnam War to 2019. Bennett digs into sibling resentment and small-town gossip with relish and well-placed humor, using a slight Midwestern accent that sounds casual and warm. Kelly’s voice is friendly, while Vera’s is driven, in a way that matches her globe-trotting aspirations. Bennett uses a rich, persuasive voice with a Hispanic accent for Vera’s love interest, Miguel, and a throatier, authoritative voice for local landowner Adam. The vignettes cascade one into another, sharing intergenerational themes of love and family, while Bennett’s steady voice, inflected with emotion, ties everything together. C.A. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173384959
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	03/16/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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