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The Accidentals

By: Sarina Bowen
Narrated by: Kate Rudd
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Never ask a question unless you’re sure you want the truth.

I’ve been listening to my father sing for my whole life. I carry him in my pocket on my MP3 player. It’s just that we’ve never met face to face.

My mother would never tell me how I came to be, or why my rock star father and I have never met. I thought it was her only secret. I was wrong.

When she dies, he finally appears. Suddenly I have a first-class ticket into my father’s exclusive world. A world I don’t want any part of - not at this cost.

Only three things keep me going: my a cappella singing group, a swoony blue-eyed boy named Jake, and the burning questions in my soul. There’s a secret shame that comes from being an unwanted child. It drags me down, and puts distance between me and the boy I love.

My father is the only one alive who knows my history. I need the truth, even if it scares me.

©2018 Sarina Bowen (P)2018 Sarina Bowen Coming of Age Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance
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What a beautiful story - a terrific read. Rachel and her father a journey of didcovery. .

A story of love & Hope

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Very well written and narrated. An enjoyable story that makes you want to keep listening.

Gentle story that keeps you hooked

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Clever narration and a beautiful story line with character development. I really enjoyed this book

Heartfelt

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Really loved it all. Was glued to the narration and the storyline. Tears fell at many points.

Totally enjoyed even with Tears

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This story has a lot of complex issues going on - the death of a parent, getting to know a father she had never met before, a new school, a new boyfriend and the loss of a long term best friend. In light of all these intersecting story lines it can only skim the surface of each one but it gives a decent glimpse into the conflicting emotions. I had a friend who didn't meet her biological father until she was 21 and know it is not an easy transition to navigate. It's not in my 'must read' category but while it's free I'd give it a go. I love the concept of the double negative making a positive and thought it was a beautiful note to finish on.

Complex dynamics

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