All That Really Matters

By: Nicole Deese

Narrated by: Justis Bolding, Michael Braun, James Babson

Molly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have earned her an impressive social-media following, as well as a shiny monthly paycheck. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There's just one catch: She has little experience interacting with people in need.

To gain an edge on her competitors, she applies to volunteer at a transitional program for aged-out foster kids during summer, only the program's director, Silas Whittaker, doesn't find her as charming as her followers do. But since forfeiting a goal has never been her style, Molly's only option is to accept the terms Silas lays out and submit to his rules - even the most ridiculous ones pertaining to social media.

Soon as the residents of the home become more than a means to pad her career resume, and Silas becomes more than an obstacle on her path to fame, her once-narrow focus expands to include the deep needs of those she's serving...and perhaps the ones she's neglected inside herself as well. It took years to build her platform, but only one summer to discover what really matters most.

©2021 Nicole Deese (P)2021 Recorded Books Inc.

Love and sacrifice

I read this book when it first came out and loved it. But listening to it a few years later, I’m seeing the depth of change in Molly’s character in a new way and it’s resonating with me in ways it didn’t my first encounter with this book. And the importance of being willing to forgive because we’ve been forgiven much was expertly portrayed. This book entertains, informs, educates, and transforms. Nicole knocked this one out of d park and d narrators did a bang up job!

The Main Character

This was a delightful read. The book characters were well written & developed. The story was mesmerizing.

BEAUTIFUL book

Really enjoyed the story, so real and I finished this in one day - I couldn’t stop listening. So worth it!

Clean and wholesome

This book features a powerful storyline that beautifully captures emotional depth. As someone striving to refine their reading style, I find myself wishing for more narrators and stories like these to create a duet style, bringing even more vibrancy to the characters on the pages.

A worthy read

I couldn't put this book down. it kept my attention with every turn and twist. it was filled with faith, romance, and all sorts of emotion. Some characters I hated, others I wanted to reach in and comfort, and others I could identify with on many levels. I highly recommend this book.