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Love Ties

By: Marilyn Freeman
Narrated by: Maria Johnson
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Jack Long is enjoying a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon at the beach alone with his son, when tragedy strikes. Years of heartache follow, but Jack gradually rebuilds his life, eventually finding a measure of peace, until one day, a 12-year-old boy literally cycles into his life, and the nightmare begins again.

This is a story of love and loss which reminds us all to treasure what we have as we never know when it may be taken from us in an instant. It is also a story of hope and the realization that the ties of love form unbreakable bonds that can withstand the worst that life can throw at us. A moving story about a little boy and his dad, whose lives changed forever one sunny day at the beach.

©2022 Marilyn Freeman (P)2022 Marilyn Freeman
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A family torn apart by tragedy. A fun day at the beach turned into a nightmare for Jack , his. child kidnapped. A father determined to find his son.
Mystery intrigue, twists and turns. had me guessing. Very interesting story.
Maria Johnson voices for each character was very good. I enjoyed listening this audio

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Excellent Audiobook

This was a really good story. It's a story about all of the events that take place from one heartbreaking traumatic moment. The narration was excellent! Maria's voice transports the listener into the story so well, it's like the story plays out as a movie in my mind. She does the various character voices and accents really well. You know which character is speaking. Excellent story, excellent narration.

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Sad, but a very realistic story. Worth the read

Such a heartfelt and heartbreaking story. Definitely a story that could have been true. Really gives insight in asking yourself, what would you do?

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Heart Wrenching Mystery

Marilyn Freeman portrays a family at the apex of their relationship until the unexpected occurs. Jack Long, father, and husband, feels distanced from his wife after the years it took to have their child Toby. Grace hovers over her son, limiting Jack’s alone time. One day father and son get to spend a day at the beach.

The descriptions immerse the readers in place throughout the book. One initially feels the sand between their toes, hears the waves, enjoys the warm weather, and celebrates bonding. The love between these two, even though the intelligent Toby is young, emanates from the actions of playing and laughing at the beach together. Ms. Freeman does a marvelous job of painting all the scenes throughout the story that draws upon all the senses.

The characters’ distinctive personalities show in their actions and dialogue. When Toby disappears, the emotional upheaval runs the gambit from fear to guilt then blame. The tragedy of the follow-on events continues for ten years after the day on the beach. Jack becomes a shell of a man bent on survival with only a tiny spark of hope buried deep in his heart.

At first blush, you think you know the answers, but this mystery will surprise you repeatedly. The twists and turns of this mystery will have mystery fans trying to determine the proper actions of the characters. The unexpected elements sprinkled in just the right places will make you weep or shout for joy.

The narration of Maria Johnson holds the right pace for the story from start to finish. The voice acting is superb, with voices easily discernable as the story progresses. Listeners will hear the perfect intonation suited to the scene and characters. The accents were impeccable. I highly recommend this for mystery lovers, especially those fond of English settings and dialogue.

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Complex emotional tale

Despite the synopsis detailing the main events of the story, it unfolds into a rather gripping tale. The narrator fully portrays the tensions between innocence, deep love, and unthinkable deeds. I give the story only 4 stars because a few elements were somewhat difficult to believe, but not significant detractors from the overall journey of the story. I strongly recommend this thought provoking and emotional audiobook!

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heartfelt

This story is sad with a happy ending. I am so glad this little boy finally found the truthabout his dad and why his mother said he did not have one. I would love to see this as part of a series and know what has become for the two. sadly this kind of thing happens everyday.

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