Sigh!

This was pretty well written with GREAT NARRATORS but a part of the story bothered me. Why can't enemies to lovers ever be written where the female doesn't want to immediately sex the main male douchebag character. He has no redeeming qualities (outside of looking good) and even goes out of his way to be mean to her and her "traitorous body" still wants him. Why are females written like this as our bodies don't work like this normally. It would be more believable if they are at odds in the beginning and gradually fall for eachother w/out the females lack of strength and control over her lady parts. This may be small for other readers but I hate it.

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LOVE <3

This is a really great story! It will tug at all of your heart strings and then put them back together. I love Nathaniel & Madeline together, they are the perfect mix of sweet and spicy! What a journey these two took together, I loved every second.

The narration is perfection!

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Spoilers ahead!!

This is a well-written and well-narrated book. It holds your interest from beginning to end, and has a unique setting. The characters are clearly delineated and relatable.

Having said that however, I do get tired of the trope of a woman not being/feeling like a 'real' woman if she doesn't have kids. This woman is struggling with serious reproductive issues, and despite her success as a working woman and executive, she feels unfulfilled because of that. This drives a great deal of the plot. Just once I'd like an HEA where the couple choose not to have kids. Not everyone wants them or even likes them. It's just as valid of a choice as parenthood, after all. Other than that, I liked the book well enough, and it works quite well as an audiobook.

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More than I Bargained For!!!

Everything I'm looking for in a book: Strong, Determined & Sexy Lead Female; Lovable, Stubborn Male - they can turn their lives into something better together, the way it should work. However, this book goes a step further and gives me more than I bargained for in the character of Madeline, who is flawed with something so many women suffer from, endometriosis. And just like me and as she goes through the pain, fear, and throughout the chapters I fell in love with the Author who gave me the connection to this woman. Ava Harrison doesn't just write the hot steamy scenes I want from a romance book, she also delves into the character development and brings out the flaws that make the characters believable....and I believe in Madeline so much. The real touch and feel of the character and her pain came through in the amazing performance by Andi Arndt. Ms. Arndt is the Queen of Narration for a reason, and Ms. Harrison gave her perfect material to let her skills shine. Hurt, pain, sorrow, love, passion, intelligence -- we got it all from Andi for Madeline.

And then there is Nathaniel, who starts of as your typical spoiled rich brat that probably has a heart of gold under that sexy exterior....because that's how typical romances go. But then again, Ms. Harrison turns what you think you know into something deeper, a connection to a past, a connection to a future and a drive that you didn't know could come from this male protagonist. I loved the way Shane East played the cocky, sarcastic parts of dialog between Nathaniel and Madeline -- you could feel the heat building along with the mutual respect as the two worked side by side. Then there's always the "more" you get when listening to Mr. East; that gritty, sexy, soulful sound that you desperately want to hear during the moments of passion. Oh does he deliver the O's so perfectly.

The book becomes art when an author can touch a part in your heart because you are living the health struggle yourself and the words are carried upon two voices with so much "Intention". Thank you all for this art.

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Wonderful Story, and Perfect Narration!

This is an enemies to lovers/office romance/fake relationship story. Ava Harrison did it again. This is a wonderful, and outstanding story. I love Nathaniel and Madeline. They are both great characters, and they share a strong and sizzling chemistry. Nathaniel Harrington (I love his powerful name!) is Rich, Arrogant, Condescending, but he is so much more than that. Madeline is a beautiful and strong woman, caring and protective. Their story is so beautifully written and realistic. I love their happy ending. This story has it all: funny, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and steamy. I didn't want this story to end and I loved each moment while listening to it. Shane East is a perfect match as Nathaniel. Both narrators did an amazing and believable, and perfect interpretation. I TOTALLY recommend this audiobook, and it's totally worth a credit, believe me. I have listened to Absolution and loved it as much as I loved Intention. Now, I absolutely have to listen to the other books written by Ava Harrison.

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surprising

I expected another enemy to lovers rom com but the way the author deals with endometriosis and family is so well done and captures the struggle that people who have this disorder face. beautifully done.

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It took 3hrs and 20min for the first interesting part

The book is only 9.5 hrs long and the first third was spent droning on. I only purchased because I needed a little Shane East, who yes; had a cold the first half of the book and you can hear it. This is the first book of Ava’s I’ve read and it sounds like it’s apart of a series, so perhaps there was more character investment from other books about her brothers. This was super boring. I listen to a lot of romance books (2-4 per week) and I can tell you this is not a good choice for experienced readers BUT probably a great slow burn for occasional romance readers. There wasn’t anything necessarily wrong with this book and I hate when people poorly review content that was clearly not the content they should have of been reading (differing tastes) in the first place. You should not eat an apple and be pissed when it doesn’t taste like a banana.

I’m an avid reader of romance and I dont think Ava is an author for me, my preferences are a bit more advanced/complex stories. Shane East... always my man!

Amazing story!

This was such a fantastic story. Emotional and sexy. Really hit home for me what Madeline went through. Andi and Shane's performances were absolute perfection which made it even more emotional.

Man child

Ugh I’ve had too many man children in my life. Why would I want to “relax” with yet another one? I always give romance novels leeway for the hero to be a bit of a jerk but couldn’t continue with this one.

Beautiful story worth your credit

The perfect romance story, funny , sexy , hot
Couldn’t stop listening.
So in love with Nathaniel
I want more
Good job Ava Harrison