Product guide

A Man to Hold on To — Marilyn Pappano Audiobook

A Man to Hold on To is a Marilyn Pappano audiobook about two widowed single parents whose growing relationship is complicated by a secret involving their families. The listing describes an unabridged English edition narrated by Loretta Rawlins.

At a glance

Romance centers on a widow and a single father in Tallgrass, Oklahoma.
The plot combines family responsibilities, grief, and a concealed connection between the characters.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged format and stated running time make it easier to judge the listening commitment before buying.
Customer feedback praises the emotional story and character development.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Program type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	11 hours and 9 minutes
Author	Marilyn Pappano
Narrator	Loretta Rawlins
Language	English
Publisher	Forever
Publication date	February 25, 2014

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for an emotional romance with family and single-parent themes.
Buyers who want an unabridged audiobook with a listed narrator and listening length.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 258 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights emotional content and character development, with comments also describing the story as engaging and easy to read, some find it hard to put down. Readability feedback is mixed, so the narrative style may not suit every listener. For buyers drawn to the listing's family-centered romance, these comments suggest an emphasis on character and feeling rather than serving as a guarantee of individual preference. The audiobook has 4.4 out of 5 stars from 258 global ratings, ratings alone do not explain why readers responded as they did.

Positive themes

Customers praise the emotional content and realistic character development.
Feedback describes the story as engaging and says plot details are incorporated without slowing the narrative.

Mixed feedback

Readability feedback is mixed, some describe it as easy to read, while others say it is hard to put down.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates A Man to Hold on To?

The listing names Marilyn Pappano as the author and Loretta Rawlins as the narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

Is this edition unabridged?

Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.

What is the story about?

It follows widow Therese Matheson and single father Keegan Logan as their relationship develops amid family obligations and a secret connected to their pasts.