After I Do: A Novel
Written by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by Julia Whelan
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
When Lauren and Ryan’s marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. They decide to take a year off in the hopes of finding a way to fall in love again. One year apart, and only one rule: they cannot contact each other. Aside from that, anything goes.
Lauren embarks on a journey of self-discovery, quickly finding that her friends and family have their own ideas about the meaning of marriage. These influences, as well as her own healing process and the challenges of living apart from Ryan, begin to change Lauren’s ideas about monogamy and marriage. She starts to question: When you can have romance without loyalty and commitment without marriage, when love and lust are no longer tied together, what do you value? What are you willing to fight for?
This is a love story about what happens when the love fades. It’s about staying in love, seizing love, forsaking love, and committing to love with everything you’ve got. And above all, After I Do is the story of a couple caught up in an old game—and searching for a new road to happily ever after.
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Antes de se dedicar à escrita a tempo inteiro, foi assistente de casting, trabalhou numa produtora cinematográfica, numa empresa de tecnologia e numa escola secundária. Depois do enorme sucesso de Os Sete Maridos de Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six - o livro que deu origem à incrível série da Amazon Prime -, Malibu Renasce e Carrie Soto Está de Volta, Taylor Jenkins Reid regressou aos escaparates nacionais com um dos seus romances mais populares: Amores Verdadeiros, publicado originalmente nos EUA em 2016 e adaptado para o cinema em 2023. Além da escrita de ficção, Taylor Jenkins Reid tem também alguns artigos publicados em jornais e revistas de referência. Vive em Los Angeles com o marido e a filha.
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Readers find this title to be a slow burn story about a couple's separation period. It is sad and real, with a sweet ending. The narrator is amazing and the book is easy to listen to. The story is about real life, family, and love. It is relatable and hits close to home for many readers. The family dynamics and character development are enjoyable. However, some found it to be a slow listen with a predictable ending. Overall, it is a must-read for anyone with marriage troubles or issues with their partner, with a relevant and powerful message.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Fantastic narration. This book is a must read for anyone with marriage troubles or issues with their partner. It hit me straight in the feels. TJR makes you feel what Lauren is feeling. The message in the novel is so relevant and powerful. The book literally had me in tears at times.3 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
It just flowed, and was so easy to listen to. It was about real life, and how family is so important, and also love.2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Absolutely brilliantly written and performed. This author and actress is one of my all time favorites. I get lost in the story and both escape my world for a bit but feel as though I learn and work through things along with the characters. Idk what more you could ask for.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Such a great listen. I do recommend for others. Enjoy1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 28, 2025
From friends to lovers to falling out. How rebuild oneself one more time - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Mar 2, 2025
Very easy to listen to. The ending became predictable midway through the book but was overall a good message to married couples of all years. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jun 11, 2024
I loved this book so much! I feel like it made me look at my husband and my marriage differently! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 4, 2024
beautiful, heart-wrenching writing.. absolutely amazing book that’s well-narrated. would highly recommend - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Feb 17, 2024
I love to listen to anything that Julia Whelan narrates! I wasn’t sure where this book was going to go, but I really, really enjoyed and appreciated all the messages of the story. There were so many laugh out loud, but also poignant pieces of wisdom, that I really Loved. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Feb 1, 2024
I really enjoyed the journey through marriage in this story. How she interweaves how complex it is in a very simplistic way. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
I loved it ! It made me feel a lot of things. One of my favorites - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
I went blindly into this book because I love the author. I really enjoyed it but it wasn’t an easy read. It’s not an easy subject but it is beautifully told and makes you feel all the feels. I loved to see the growth in both Lauren and Ryan. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
This hit closer home than I was expecting. I could feel myself seeing my husband on this exact dilemma and now see it is worth it to put in the work. Thank you for writing such a beautiful and meaningful story. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
Has a lot of good take aways and different perspectives - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
TJR books are great audiobooks. I get sucked into the story but they are easy to follow along with, so if for some reason I get distracted i can tune back in or back it up a bit and get reabsorbed right back into the story. I legit laughed out loud and parts of this book, especially in the last couple of chapters. Which is odd since some tragic things are happening. Can't wait for my next TJR! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
I really enjoyed the family dynamics. How close they were and closer they got. How they learned about themselves and about each other. How they helped each other when they even didn’t know. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Nov 9, 2023
It was an ok book. It didn’t really keep my interest, but I did finish it. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
PHENOMENAL. I loved it. Character development was good, pace was perfect. Quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
I really enjoyed it. English is my second language but it was easy to follow. The narrator was perfect. The novel is great. The characters were lovable. It is not for everyone. I think people who has been living in a marriage for some time can appreciate it more. So relatable. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Really great book. I felt all the emotions in this one - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Nov 9, 2023
It was ok, a slow listen. Predictable ending. Wouldn’t recommend. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Another great book! Different views of love and life-interesting and uplifting - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
Slow burn story about a couple’s separation period. It makes you analyse your own marriage and think if it’s worth saving. Story is sad, real, ending is sweet. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
What a great story! All the things that most married people go through but are afraid to say! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
This was a really intriguing look at a marriage in trouble. The narration by Julia Whelan is so good! I really enjoyed this story. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 9, 2023
Warm, honest. This was an easy read. This is typical TaylorJenkins Reid writing – – a good solid read. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
I loved the story. The narrator was amazing. A good book to listen to!2 people found this helpful
