Right Beside You

Written by Mary Monroe

Narrated by Kecia Lewis and Julian Thomas

New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe presents a heartwarming, uplifting novel about two long-time co-workers who seem unlucky in love. But this Christmas may give them a surprising chance to find themselves--and each other . . . With a successful career, money in the bank, and a solid future, Felicia Hawkins has almost everything she ever wanted. But getting married is the one holiday wish she can't seem to get. And it's not helping that she's hopelessly in love with her co-worker, widower Richard Grimes. They have the perfect office partnership, and he's as supportive as he is kind. But Felicia doesn't want to wreck their friendship by letting him know how she really feels . . . Richard has his hands full juggling pre-Christmas work demands and raising two teen daughters. But he's not too busy to wish his relationship with Felicia could become much more. He's drawn to her calm spirit and determination, along with everything they surprisingly have in common. And just once he'd like a chance this season to dare tell her the truth . . . But what Felicia and Richard get instead is a cascade of misunderstandings; messy, well-meaning matchmaking from family and friends, and a long-distance transfer Richard can't refuse. Finally, in the middle of one chaotic snow-struck day, it will take all their courage and compassion to risk opening their hearts to each other--hopefully for many more holiday happily-ever-afters . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781980036203

Mary Monroe

Mary Monroe is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five novels and six novellas. She is a three-time AALBC bestseller and winner of the AAMBC Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award, and the J. California Cooper Memorial Award. The daughter of Alabama sharecroppers, she taught herself how to write before going on to become the first and only member of her family to finish high school. She lives in Oakland, California, and loves to hear from her readers via e-mail at [e-mail]. Visit Mary’s website at MaryMonroe.org.

Reviews for Right Beside You

[Sharoon Sharron Sharon · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Boring just don't waste your time. I could not wait until this book ended.

[madelina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book to read or listen too, I enjoyed this book and hope you all will give it a listen

[onnaday · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a very funny, cute and entertaining holiday themed read. Two people, Richard Grimes and Felicia Hawkins who are coworkers, and co-commuters for several years are equally shy, have to find their way to each other romantically. Even though the storyline was somewhat predictable, it kept my interest. Felicia’s grandmother, Grandma Lucy, and Richard’s teenage daughters, Carol, and Marva added reality to the depth of this story. Mary Monroe has delivered another well written and character driven novel. This was a quick read with a love story interestingly different from others. It read like a Hallmark Holiday movie. I look forward to more from Mary Monroe.

[maydacat_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This feel-good romance is a quick read yet quite entertaining. Felicia has developed deep feelings towards a co-worker, but is not about to declare herself. And coincidentally, the co-worker finds himself attracted to her. But this budding romance needs a push to get it off the ground! Luckily, another person in the company decides it’s time for her to take charge. This cute tale has it all: interesting characters, even the secondary ones, and a delightful plot. I liked the way the author subtly incorporated the religious aspect without being preachy and told the whole story without any profanity. Well done.