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Title: The Exceptions

Author: David Cristofano

Narrator: Dan John Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-07-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

No loose ends. Its the Bovaro family motto. As part of the Bovaro clan, one of the most powerful and respected families in organized crime, Jonathan knows what he must do: take out Melody Grace McCartney, the woman whose testimony can lock up his father and disgrace his entire family. The only problem: he cant bring himself to do it.

Had Jonathan kept his silence, Melody and her parents would never have been identified and lured into the Witness Protection Program, able to run but never to hide. So he keeps her safe the only way he knows how - by vowing to clean up his own mess while acting as her shield.

But as he watches her take on another new identity in yet another new town, becoming a beautiful but broken woman, Jonathan cant get her out of his mind ... or his heart. From the streets of Little Italy to a refuge that promises a fresh start, Jonathan will be forced to choose between the life hes always known, the destiny his family has carved out for him, and a future unlike anything hes ever imagined.

Members Reviews:

A rare sequel that's as good or better than the original

I loved Cristofano's first novel, The Girl She Used to Be. LOVED. IT. So I anxiously waited for The Exceptions to be released. I was expecting this one to pick up where TGSUTB left off. So at first, when the lead male character started back at the beginning (actually before the beginning), I was thrown a bit for a loop. But as I settled in, and was able to learn what was going on in his life and his thoughts, I gained a richer perspective, a completeness to the original story. And the ending was so very satisfying and beautiful.

Others have done a good job describing what this book is about. So I will just add that this is not a mafia story with a romantic element. It is a love story, an achingly real and honest look at two flawed people who find each other, and a love that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.

What a great book! A must read for EVERYONE!

Who could have imagined "The Girl She Used To Be" could have been told so well from the perspective of the mobster? The original story was compelling in and of itself; the sequel surpassed it. You don't see that happen too often. The details of Melody and Jonathan's relationship are so well developed, it truly is hard to put this book down. The writing style of The Exceptions is, well, EXCEPTIONAL! It's hard to believe that this is only the second book written by Mr. Cristofano. The literary community would benefit from more of his works!!!

One of my faves

I wish he would write more books. You definitely should read The Girl I Used To Be 1st. I like how this book was a prequel, different charcacter point of view, and sequel all in one.

I loved it

Amazing story, David Cristofano wrote this so well and you can see the amount of thought he put into "his side of the story" in a behind the scenes aspect. However, unlike other reviews I've read, I recommend reading "The Girl She Used To Be" first. The storyline just feels better after reading her story before his. I'm glad I read it in the exact same order since it sat better in the story point of view.

Great story!!

Love this book because of the twists in the story! I listened to the audio book and I think the reader's voice added so much to the story.