Review: Audio Book Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2013
In another thoroughly enjoyable story from the pen of Donna Fasano, this audiobook version of His Wife for A While was the perfect afternoon listen: who can resist a sweet romance when the week gets too long?Meet Chelsea: bookkeeper at the family orchard owned by Ben.  With the recent death of his grandfather, Ben has some unusual conditions that he must meet to finalize the terms of the will, and save the orchard.  Chelsea has overheard the discussions about this strange "condition" of the will:  Ben must marry to keep his inheritance.With narration provided with the perfect amount of emotional remove and insecurity while voicing Chelsea, and the hints of utter bewilderment featured in Ben's interactions with her, Mary Lynn Bowen manages to incorporate the character's emotions  without overwhelming use of inflection or tone; providing an enhancement and not a distraction to the author's words.Chelsea is a bit difficult to appreciate, until she allows herself to remember the difficult times, and be vulnerable: her standoffish manner is easily misinterpreted as cold and calculating, not a defensive mechanism.  With the addition of the narration, Bowen manages to convey the turmoil that is hidden within Chelsea, her deep insecurities and her inability to believe in herself.  Ben is trying very hard to understand and give her the understanding she needs, but even he is often stymied at what to do.  His general affable character and honest appreciation of Chelsea, his appreciation of the family and orchard, and even his underlying good humor all come through in his characterization, and make his character even more perfect a fit for Chelsea.What feels like it could easily translate into a rather calculated means to an end plan concocted by Chelsea is quickly turned upside down, as she learns to trust and grow confident in her own worth; especially when seen through Ben's eyes.  This is a wonderful short and sweet romance that will leave you smiling.I received an audiobook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.