Retreat

By: Jay Crownover

Narrated by: Natasha Soudek

Every once in a while, you need to get away from it all.

I was a woman on the edge, shaken and shattered after a breakup that felt like it tore my entire world apart. My best friend, sick of watching me drown in misery and melancholy, harassed me until I agreed to go with her on a weeklong wilderness retreat.

She promised days spent bonding and getting in touch with our inner badasses. It was supposed to be all about the two of us roughing it and making do with the bare minimum. She assured me we were going to be pushed to our limits in ways that were unimaginable. Neither one of us could have ever guessed just how right she was.

Nowhere in the glossy brochure did it say anything about the fact I was going to have to battle the insufferable but deliciously rugged and sexy trail guide instead of the elements. The brochure also forgot to mention the part that warned when you left civilization behind, there was no place to pack your inhibitions and fears.

I was told that I would be facing a week where the only thing I should expect was the unexpected. However, no one mentioned that I was going to have to fight for my life - and my heart - as soon as I ventured into the unknown. I was a pro at hiding from my feelings, but when it came time to face a real threat, one that could change everything, I learned I was more of a no surrender, no retreat kind of girl.

Retreat is a stand-alone novel, the first in the Getaway series, which centers on the hardheaded and brokenhearted Warner brothers and the women who dare to love them.

These boys are very good at putting the wild in wilderness.

©2016 Jennifer M. Voorhees (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

5 Retreat Stars

I loved this book and I am going to tell you why.

First we have to talk about the incredible relationship Leo & Em have, they are what everyone should have in a best friend. Leo is in need of some girl time and some time to come to terms with things from her past.
So Em convinces her to come with her the journey isn’t easy but I loved that Em was there for Leo no matter what.
And in turn when Em needs her Leo is there for her. It’s incredible to have a friendship like that.

We meet Cy, and his brothers. But it’s Cy that draws Leo in. She can’t help it this gruff brooding man has that something she is just drawn to, but it’s not one sided either. And they both try hard to ignore it but that’s the thing about attraction right; when it hits you are all in wither you’re ready or not. (The Shower Scene people is hell-a HOT!!)

Their experience is something no one saw coming and it’s going to change everyone involved. I loved the action and the interaction between all of the characters. It’s not like your everyday romance book it’s so much more. And I can’t wait for the second book in this series! I need more.

I wasn’t sure of Natasha’s narration at first I kind of had to get used to her and her voices for the different characters. But once I did, I quiet enjoyed it.

Worth the credit.. Umm YEAH!

*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*

Two thumbs up!

I loved the narrator. I honesty didn't realize that it was a female narrator throughout the whole book.

I can't stand the narrator

Any additional comments?

I always read a couple reviews before purchasing a book but when it comes to jay crownover there is no need to read reviews because she writes some good shit. I regret not reading this review because the narrator ruin it.

Retreat was a little too cliche for my tastes, but more than that the narrator killed it for me.

The narrator made me feel as if I was listening to Mary Poppins rather than a romance novel.

loved it!

I loved this story and can't wait to see where the next one goes! The Cy Leo relationship rocks and I have high hopes for Em!

Oh the tears and excitement!!

I read this book as soon as Jay released it. I just finished listening to it. It is definitely getting added to my relisten list. Natasha did an amazing job relaying the emotion that were laid out by Jay. A must read/listen.

Where is the rest of this series?

Would you listen to Retreat again? Why?

Yes. I love how the heroine grew. I love the strong side characters. Great romance

Any additional comments?

I found this book when I was looking for a series to read. Last night there were 4 books available, now there is only this one. What happened to the rest of them???

Really good book

Its got it all. Great characters, good storyline, danger, hero’s, cowboys og steamy love.
And Narration is really good.

Too Much Drama

The people in JC's novels don't have easy lives. That is both the appeal and drawback of her novels. Her characters are multilayer and real. There situations are heartbreaking but they are resilient overcomers. Our couple in this novel lives, on the outside, don't appear as tragic as JC's other characters but their trauma is in their internal solitude. I was a truly wonderful love story.

Now for the criticism: JC didn't stop with our wonderful romance but lead us on an escapade of epic proportions down the rabbit hole. This wasn't unexpected given JC's previous novels but you still ended up feeling blindsided by the sudden escalation of over the top action. For me this over the top escalation took away from the beauty of the novel.

What makes a real cowboy?

A very well done audible!
Everyone thinks they know what a real cowboy looks like until they meet Si. He may be rough, gruff and a little broody but he just needs that right lady to tame his ways. He certainly loves his family and his ranch and will do whatever it takes to protect them all.