I want to preface this by saying that I have an addiction to audiobook romance. It’s my escape from the daily monotony & I have listened to so many now that I’ve unintentionally become a tough critic. I’m always searching for that engagement I feel when listening to a story worth investing in. They can be hard to find…I find a unicorn in maybe 1 of 20 audiobooks I listen to. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but wow. The storyline was so different & unique – which is not easy to do in this genre. You have to be willing to accept certain limitations in plausibility that’s inherent in a fictional story. Some things probably wouldn’t be realistic or possible in actuality, but that doesn’t bother me. I absolutely loved Ari – he’s amazing because no matter how evil his deeds to others, his intentions and love for Adaline never falters….except for that 1st time they meet. I wish someone would love me like that. Holy shit! I also liked A. I felt bad for her at times because her life really does get dark at times, but Ari is forever her shadow, protecting her from a distance. The ending was realistic and maintained the integrity of each character. Though both main characters were dynamic throughout, they still remained true to who they were & didn’t expect to change one another. I loved this story – narrators were exceptional. This is definitely a rare unicorn story for me. I wish there were more audiobooks available by Lily White!