Covet

By: Ella James

Narrated by: Stacey Holmes, Tim Paige

Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

From USA Today best seller Ella James, an unforgettable forbidden romance with a jaw-dropping twist....

Homer Carnegie. Admit it - you know my name. Your kid's got my e-trading card. Your husband sits up straighter when I stroll onto the TV screen. He knows I'm going to crack the bat and save the day. Even your grandma's jonesing for my autograph. But women my age? They're the worst. Or would that be the best?

It's not my fault they line up at the door. They catch my balls all right, two at a time sometimes. Believe me, everybody wins.

At least they did - until the video. I heard TMZ paid a million for a bird's eye view of Homer on his A-game. The only folks who didn't watch with eager eyes? Red Sox management. They want me benched, or worse, shipped off to rehab.

It's a long story, what happens next. How I end up on a boat, bound for the world's most remote island: Tristan da Cunha. Just a speck of dust in the Atlantic.

Except my heart is there.
I don't know that when I step onto the boat.
I don't know a lot of things.
What I'll covet....
What I'll lose....

©2019 Ella James (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Very original and emotional

Really liked this book. Didn't see some of it coming.! Love when that happens! Highly recommend it!

Good story good narrative no regrets

I'm glad I didn't go by the other reviews because I really enjoyed this book.
I didn't find it confusing in the least and it held my attention all the way through.
I don't regret choosing it and I'd have no problem recommending it to others.

Wow, very original story

I rarely write reviews because what's one man's trash is another man's treasure but I did want to take the time to write a review. A previous reviewer said this was an original story and boy was it. The setting the storyline, all of it. It's a story of two people who come from completely different backgrounds coming back together years later in their adulthood and each with a bit of a messed up past. Without giving anything away and in usual Ella James fashion, there is a twist that you do not see coming. It's a beautiful book and not rushed. It's 15 wonderful hours of a beautiful love story.

Pretty dang intense, emotionally!

Wow, this was a tough listen, not because it isn’t a well written book, because the subject matter is difficult. I was a moody lady, while listening to this book, and it was a relief to get through it because it really got to me. One thing I learned, while listening, is that a person who is trying to recover from drug addiction, has a more difficult road to recovery, then I thought. I understand now, why so many choose to end their lives then go through the hell required to get clean and stay clean.

Both the Hero and the Heroine have suffered childhood trauma that has continued to shape their world. Therefore, they understand each other and are ideally suited. Unfortunately, they have battle they must fight and win in order to be together.

This is a must listen!
-V from Kansas

Hide me

A modern version of an ancient Greek myth

Ancient seafaring peoples had myths describing encounters between strange (foreign) men and native women. Often the men sailed away leaving a pregnant broken hearted woman behind. If the two lovers were, in fact, star crossed soulmates, the ensuing complications created interest, angst and turmoil for generations. This is an excellent modern telling of this ancient tale. Very well done!!!

Oh wow!

Geez! My god this story! I just don’t know what to say but I do. Be prepared for the length. Be ready for SO MUCH ANGST! Be ready to fall in love.

The beauty of this story is so woven with pain from the broken characters. It’s such a strange and unexpected book. The love brings the sex in such an interesting combination. I enjoyed the time on the island, it was painted in my mind.

Tim Paige made me love how he narrated this antihero, that’s how I felt with Declan. I hadn’t listened to much of his work but now, he will be a top choice.. I enjoyed Stacey Holmes, she had an interesting sound and this was the first time I have ever listened to her work.

Overall, I really loved this book, I really suffered over the emotional issues but it was worth the 15 hours!

Tough subjects Beautifully written 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Ella James is a new author to me. She wrote a love story of two people who reconnect years later after seeing each other during a tragedy when they were children. Each has their demons. Together they heal each other. Twist at the end was so welcome. The narration of Stacey Holmes (what a beautiful accent) and Tim Paige was flawless. I loved this book. ❤❤❤❤❤

That cover though!

First, if you are strong enough to pass by this cover and not be curious… well, you are way stronger than I!! I saw this cover and was beyond… curious, yes, we’ll go with curious. I mean, good Lord man… where is the warning label? This thing is insanely hot! I was a bit shocked with how long the storyline was. I’ve always been used to a decent story from Ella James, nothing too extreme but nothing short and abrupt. I’ll be strait and honest here; I could have dealt with about ¼ of the story removed. It felt like there was a bit too much… description, information… I’m not sure what was too much but it doesn’t feel like it’s all necessary.

However with all that being said, Miss James gives us some really deep and strong characters. The story itself starts off with an emotional bang and leaves you feeling ragged with every single emotion. These characters have connections and even though life has brought them in so many different directions; the island brings them back to the heart of everything. It’s really surprising how much I enjoyed the story… it was incredibly sweet at times and insanely sexy! I really love the way they discover and find themselves over time… it’s a personal adventure!

performance

I didn't mind the story but the female narrator's voice was grating it was very hard to listen to

Should have been 5🤦🏼‍♀️

It is just toooooo loooooooong!! Honestly pretty much ALL of part 1 can be skipped, and 1/4 of part 2!! However the Narration is fabulous!!! I was unfamiliar with both but hope to hear more from them! ( they really save the entire listen!!)