Beyond the Roses

Written by Monica James

Narrated by Natalie Duke

To the outside world, my life is perfect.

I’m young and rich, and some may even say I’m beautiful. But I would give anything to be somebody else because after being extraordinary all my life, all I wish for is…silence.

My name is Lola Van Allen, and there’s no easy way to say it, but…I’m dying.

When my doctors reveal all hope is lost, I decide to spend the time I have left sharing my experience at Strawberry Fields, a summer camp for terminally ill children. No matter my fate, I yearn to make a difference.

Things are quiet and slow-moving until I meet him.

Dr. Roman Archibald.

From the moment our lives entwine, he pushes me until breaking point. But for someone who has nothing left to lose, I push back twice as hard. Roman challenges me in ways I never imagined, revealing things aren’t always what they seem.

This is my story…and how I got a second chance at life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Spotify Audiobooks
• Release date: May 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664989061

Monica James

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson. When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life. She is a bestselling author in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the U.K. Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

Reviews for Beyond the Roses

[gabby · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the first review on a book i have ever left so its probably the best book ive ever read it is gut wrenchingly beautiful and a work of art this book will tear your heart out every second and in last chapter will mend it back together I have never cried so much but i have never loved a book as much as this one monica james you are a brilliant writer you made me cry laugh and fall in love with this book

[Amber Haldin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was the most tragically beautiful book I have ever listened to. I cried so many tears. Absolutely so beautifully written!

[Haley Shields · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such an emotional book but it was such a great read!! I would highly recommend!

[Elisheva Cohen · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

2.5⭐
לולה, חולה סופנית בת 25,
מגיעה לעבוד במחנה קיץ לילדים שחולים במחלות סופניות,
שם היא פוגשת את ד"ר ארצ'יבולד ובאופן בלתי מוסבר ? הם נמשכים זה לזו...
בלה בלה בלה מתאהבים...
...בלה בלה טרגדיה צפויה מראש ???

אם יש משהו שמעצבן אותי יותר מפנטזיה שכתובה גרוע,
זה ספר רגשני שמנסה בכוח להוציא ממני רגש ?!!!

למרות שאני יכולה להעריך את הניסיון של הסופרת לכתוב סיפור קורע לב שיגרום לקוראים ליבב בקול
לצערי לסיפור היה חסר "בשר" והמון !!
הדמויות - שטוחות ולא חכמות במיוחד ??‍♀️
העלילה - לא עיקבית, לא אמינה וכמובן שטחית!
התהליכים בספר היו מהירים מידיי מכדי לתת לנו את היכולת להתחבר רגשית לדמויות ולסיפור.

משהו חיובי - האפילוג היה מאד מרגש ???‍♀️