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A Chance Encounter

By: J.P. Pomare
Narrated by: Maddy MacRae
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In an encounter straight out of fiction, Katie might have met Mr Right on the long-haul flight from Melbourne to New York. Richard Sinclair is charming, handsome, wealthy, cultured—and married. In an open marriage, according to him. When he invites her to join him in his lush lakeside villa in Italy as his son’s au pair, it might just be the opportunity for a reset that Katie has been longing for.

The mansion at the edge of Lake Scanno is a romantic’s dream. But despite the perfect golden afternoons, tranquil waters and luxurious surrounds, all is not what it seems. In the nearby village, there are ominous rumblings about ghosts, drownings and the tragic fate of the women who came before her. What dark depths of obsession and betrayal will Katie uncover in this fairy-tale paradise? And when all the secrets and lies are unburied, will she be able to live with the devastating consequences of her choices?

©2025 J.P. Pomare (P)2025 Audible Australia Pty Ltd Editors Select Mystery Exciting Tear-jerking

Editorial Review

By chance, or with intent?
What’s better than a December mystery that transports you to a luxurious lakeside villa in Italy? Katie’s instant connection across the aisle of a long flight with Richard Sinclair initially feels like destiny. Richard is magnetic in every sense. The issue? He’s married, though he claims it’s open. After Katie accepts his invitation to work as his son’s au pair, village whispers spread about ghosts, drownings, and missing women at the Sinclair estate. As Katie uncovers what happened to the women who came before her, romance turns to dread. Chance brought her there, but the consequences will leave you questioning every coincidence. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

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Was good for a short book, there were a couple of things I wasn't expecting. Narration was average

It had couple of twists and turns

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i loved the plot twists but got really tired of our heroine not getting to first name basis.

...the name Sinclair!

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Great story and narration. Moved fast enough and had plenty of twists and turns. Recommend this one to pass the time

Easy listening and enjoyable

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Believable storyline, with fast paced narration. Easy to listen to straight through and kept the events moving with twists as the story powered to the end. Characters were a bit one dimensional. I guess character building was sacrificed for quick moving story to keep the reader interested.

Interesting Story

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Did not see the end coming. Hated the protagonist, but found the story to be interesting and it had a great twist in the end. BTw clicking of the tongue is a cultural thing in case some peeps haven't travelled to these regions.

Loved it

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