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Nothing signals the end of a relationship quite like a "vivacious co-ed" answering your boyfriend's phone. That is how we meet Melanie.

For a novella, it sure did have some wild twists and turns for Matthew and Melanie. The office drama, their relationships - with each other and their various dates, and the steamy sessions make for fun listening (or reading). Add in some meddling mothers and a disliked family "friend" and you really get the full experience.

While a bit naive sometimes, which is appropriate given her age (24), Melanie isn't a shrinking violet once she learns how to stand on her own two feet without Joe. I like and appreciate that about her.

I listened to an author copy of the audio book. Verla Bond brought out all the right attitude as she gave verbal life to Melanie and she did good with the other voices. It would've been ideal to have a second, male voice for Matt but I can't always get it done my way.