Confess

By: Colleen Hoover

Narrated by: Elizabeth Louise, Sebastian York

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us, a novel about risking everything for love—and finding your heart somewhere between the truth and lies.

At age twenty-one, Auburn Reed has already lost everything important to her. In her fight to rebuild her shattered life, she has her goals in sight and there is no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry.

For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is keeping a major secret from coming out. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything important to Auburn, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it.

To save their relationship, all Owen needs to do is confess. But in this case, the confession could be much more destructive than the actual sin.

©2015 Colleen Hoover. All rights reserved (P)2015 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved

Colleen Hoover got me again!

Once again, Colleen Hoover doesn’t disappoint. Confess is another emotional and engrossing story that didn’t let me go until I heard the last word.
I’m becoming a big fan of Ms. Hoover’s writing. Her stories feel real, her characters are not without their faults, but this only makes them more credible. She always deals with complicated matters that reflect reality in many ways. Her cleverly woven stories are always a treat. I never mind being taken for a gut-wrenching and intense ride, where anger, angst, hate and frustration are often my companions, all while a beautiful love story and sensual chemistry develop.

I love the way she grabs me with her insufferable situations and makes me feel a range of emotions the way only a well thought out plot and characters can.
Her love stories are messy, angsty and many times frustrating. Especially when you want the heroine to blow everything and follow her heart. As a mother, I could totally relate, and I completely understood her actions.

There’s no higher vulnerability for me than my kid. And this is where I think it might make a big difference in how you relate to Auburn’s actions and the story, in general. I could easily see someone that doesn’t have kids finding her decisions totally frustrating. Nobody has a woman more by the balls than those with the power to take an offspring away. Not a good woman and mother, anyway.
Auburn’s heart was tragically broken when she was only fifteen year’s old – now life presents her with a new chance at love and happiness. Unfortunately, it won’t be easy because a beautiful 4-year-old already owns her path. She won’t do anything to jeopardize that path.

I love Colleen’s heroes! And Owen Gentry was not the exception.
At first I wasn’t sure if he was the right guy for a girl whose immediate gold is to fight to get her son back. But as the story develops I discovered an amazing guy; a great artist with a heart of gold who has a tragic story of his own.
I love that we got a villain to hate! Yes! I was angry. Villains are mostly cowards that hide behind a power and are perfect manipulators when they exercise that power….I HATED that guy! I loved how I immediately found him creepy.

My only complaint is that everything got wrapped up a little too quickly for my taste. And even though I felt satisfied with the ending, I didn’t feel a real end to the story, in general.
All in all, I really enjoyed Confess! I can’t say it’s my favorite to date, Maybe Someday and Ugly Love still hold that place. Yet again, I found the story downright engrossing; you don’t listen to an audiobook from beginning to end with just one small break unless you are totally invested.

Sensuality: HOT
Genre: New Adult

NARRATION:

I’m a huge fan of Elizabeth Louise, and although this is the first time I’m reviewing one of her narrations, she’s not new to me. In fact, if I see a NA title I want to listen to, and I see her as the narrator, you can believe it’s an auto-buy for me.

Again, just as she was perfect with the heroine in a book I just finished a few days ago (Becoming Rain), she’s also fantastic with the portrayal of Auburn Reed.
I love how she can bring the emotions from the text to life. And just by having listened to two different heroines almost back to back, I can easily see how she truly gets the essence of a character’s personality.

One of her biggest talents is her voicing of male characters. Her approach always feels effortless, and she always manage to deliver masculine voices that will never interrupt your enjoyment of a romance novel. She’s fantastic!
This it’s one the few instances I say she could have carried the novel on her own, and I’d have never missed a male narrator…She’s that good!

Now for one of my favorite man! Sebastian York, Oh man! Oh man! He’s a fantastic reader! This is not the first time or the last time you’ll hear me say that; However! I did find his voice a little too grown if I may, for a portrayal of a 21-year-old. I was taken aback for or a second when I heard Owen’s age.

Sebastian’s voice is the a voice of a man! And I loved that, so I hated that I felt a little conflicted by his portrayal of a young men. Nevertheless, there’s nothing immature in Colleen’s characters, so his delivery works. And now that I got that off my chest, I can assure you he’s reading is fantastic.

Sebastian is also a very talented narrator; he’s excellent with Owen’s vulnerabilities and emotions.
I loved Owen! Even though, in my mind he was a little older than 21..lol

I Confess I'm A CoHort!

I'm a HUGE Colleen Hoover fan. And OMG… this is a goodie! She wove a tapestry of confessions that slowly unraveled to reveal Owen and Auburn’s love story. And I could never guess what was coming next. The story line was compelling, characters multi-dimensional and the scandal sensational. The twists -the personal confessions- are what made this story an absolute standout.

Listening on audio was a treat with Sebastian York, one of my favorite male narrators. Elizabeth Louise delivers the female role right on point. Both capture the emotions and deliver pure entertainment that's worthy of another listen.

I review for the Guilty Indulgence Review Site.

5 stars is not enough! EXCELLENT!

I had reservations when buying this read. Most reviews gave it accolades while a few others gave less than rave reviews. I am so glad I followed my instincts. This is one of the best books I have listened to all summer. It is a sweet love story that unfolds in just the right way. There are twists....but the ENDING was WOW! It left you wanting more. Bravo Ms. Hoover for once again giving us something fresh and unexpected! Credit worthy!!

Another favorite now from Colleen Hoover

Loved this second chance at love novel that is so well written. The narrators did a great job conveying Auburn and Owen's story throughout! I cannot wait to watch this book come to life!

NEW FAVORITE AUTHOR

Would you consider the audio edition of Confess to be better than the print version?

Yes. The actors made everything seem so real!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the idea that fate brought these two together and that together their love can conquer anything.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the very end, when you find out that Owen had met Adam and helped Auburn say goodbye to him one last time...

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When you find out Owen had painted something for Adam, which Adam ending up giving to Auburn...

Any additional comments?

After listening to this book, Colleen Hoover has easily become my favorite author- and for me, that's saying something! I have just purchased two more of her books and can't wait to devour the rest!

She's done it again

Colleen Hoover books pull you into a new world. Wow this book was great! Could ask for a better author. Her books pull you in and leave you hanging.

Hooked through the whole book

Colleen Hoover is so talented, as well as the narrators. My heart got involved with her words right from the start, and the plot of her books is always full of surprises. This is the second novel of hers I've listened to and I find it hard to stop or do anything else. I love how she ties loose ends, and the emotions that she's able to bring to the characters. I think I'm addicted to her writing now.

AMAZING BOOK!

If you love romantic books you will absolutely love this book! The first time I read this it became my all time favorite book! 100% recommend!!!!!!!!!

Loved this book!

My favorite book from Colleen Hoover! 2nd time listening to it. great story, can't wait for the mini series!

Wonderful read!

If you believe in fate, this one is for your soul! the storyline is sad, but strangely uplifting. I could not stop listening, I had to find our how it ended.