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By: Natalie K. Martin 

ASIN:  B00Y1CJAIQ

Publisher: Brillance Audio 

Publication Date: 6/23/2015

Format: Audio

My Rating: 3 Stars

Natalie K. Martin, delivers her debut, TOGETHER APART, a contemporary chick-lit love story-- when the past collides with the present, for a heart-breaking story of modern relationships, miscommunication, and secrets.

Adam and Sarah are living together, and in love. Except Sarah has a dark past and she is not sharing it with Adam. All is well until Adam, the young real estate professional proposes. Sarah turns down the proposal. She keeps those close to her at arm’s length. She is not ready to share her past and abruptly breaks off their relationship without an explanation.

Adam attempts to move on with other women; however, cannot get past the non-reasons for the breakup. What is Sarah hiding or afraid of?

As the book moves on, we learn about Sarah’s life through diary entries, after Adam finds, in order to learn more about Sarah, since she is not very forthcoming. Prior to breaking up, they were in a lease of a flat, and financially the could not afford to break it. So they resume living together—filled with stress and tension.

A rather slow-paced novel,I found myself fast forwarding through the audiobook, narrated by Justine Eyre, leading up to the secret reveal. I chose not to read an advanced reading copy, as after reading the summary and with a full editorial calendar, knew I could listen to the audiobook later, while in the car and running errands.

Not particularly any likable characters; could have used more humor. Even though there were some good parts; overall, it was not for me. I am sure there is an audience for this type of drama with a character carrying past feelings into a modern day relationships with fallout. The other reviews seem to be at the extremes of low and high—keeping it in the middle of the road. Nice cover, though!