What a fantastic book! Based in the south in 1069, dealing with racial issues and romance and injustices made this book still relevant today. My favorite part was watching Noemie grown and take her life back. When she told Serena off, I was so happy for her. So well-written and beautifully done, I recommend this book to everyone.
This story will truly pull at your heartstrings and play to your every emotion. This story truly shows that love discriminates against no one and when its meant to be its meant to be. Richard and Noemie fight through many parallels to be together, and the strength from their love and each other is what moves them forward in the extreme racist south of the 1960s.
Noemi is a beautiful girl who is sweet and full spirited. Living with a drunken/abusive father she struggles to protect her younger brother and strives to provide them with a better life. Upon meeting Richard its instant chemistry that is physical, but deeply emotional as well. As we experience their journey to a HEA it becomes a tale that truly sticks with you. The narration of this story was completely amazing and at times it gave me goosebumps.
Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti
4 out of 5 Stars
In 1968, Noemie BellaRose lives in a small South Carolina town. Her family moved there from New Orleans. Noemie fights the realities of living in this small town as a Creole woman but has made a home for herself and her brother. Noemie is attending night school to finish her college degree in accounting. A degree is part of Noemie’s plan to secure the future for her and her brother.
Richard Winters left a broken dream in New York. He got on his motorcycle and rode away from the pain and the past. He stopped in Noemie’s small town. Richard didn’t plan on staying but he did. He didn’t want any trouble but he found it when the town’s Queen B took a shine to him. Richard didn’t want love but fate had other plans when he crossed paths with Noemie.
Noemie and Richard were battling the long-held beliefs in the South, Richard’s past, and Noemie’s family situation. When things start coming to a head in the small town, will Richard and Noemie face the future together?
The support that Noemie discovers from friends is endearing. I love that Richard is not afraid to stand up for Noemie or their love no matter the cost to him. This is a sweet love story with a HEA.
Warning: The book contains scenes depicting domestic violence and attempted sexual assault. This may trigger some listeners
Noemie’s Journey
AUDIO BOOK
By Victoria Saccenti
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a romance with a little bit of a history. The days when mixed marriages were frowned upon. In this story Noemie and Richard come face to face with racism. You will get to go back to the sixties and read along as these two incredible people fight for love. Richard will do just about anything for Noemie. Noemie, having racism thrown at her daily, just wants to protect the man she loves. Even if it means she can’t see him or love him. How will these 2 beautiful people’s hearts find where love leads them?
Victoria Saccenti has opened the door to the 60s. A time when the people were divided by race and color. A time where people could get killed over talking to the wrong person. Growing up in the 60s I remember hearing such horrific stories. This is a beautifully written story about just such forbidden love. One I think everybody will enjoy. Noemie is such a strong independent woman. Richard is a strong protector, who loves who he loves. The characters in this story are believable in how life was back then. You will find the world around you fades away as you listen to this story of forbidden love. Hop on this audio train and listen in. Well Done Victoria Saccenti! Well Done! ! !
Review@Cinful
This Audible story was truly one I couldn’t stop listening to. It takes you back in history when not everyone was working together. It showed you how romance between two different people were like and treated. Noémie and Richard were so well described and I love their backgrounds and stories. Well done to this book!
Reviewed by @ash18235
5 Stars
Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti
Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti is a Contemporary Romance that I absolutely loved listening to I found myself so caught up in the story I didn’t want to do anything else but listen to the narrator. I enjoyed listening I find it very calming especially with how crazy stuff is nowadays. Anyways this is my first audio book by this author and I’m definitely a fan. This is Richard and Noémie’s story you can say opposites attract only because one’s running from the past while the other is trying to make a future. God I love these to characters and their chemistry between them is crazy. Can these two have the relationship they want /need or will it end in heartbreak? I highly recommend listening/reading this to find out what happens next. I look forward to listening to more from this Author and the narrator.
I loved this story of Noemi and Richard. Richard wants to protect Noemi really pulls at my heart strings. Setting of a small town, the racism that Noemi had to deal with on a daily basis… I couldn’t possibly imagine. There are so many obstacles as Richard is white, while Noemi is not…and the story taking place in the 60’s with some rocky times for social equality. This story is heartbreaking at times and beautiful.
This is my first audio book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the narrator’s tone of voice. I also enjoyed how they kept it engaging for me. The characters are not only connectable but the narrator also did a great job of bringing them to life. This is a story about Noemie and Richard. They are opposites, one running from the past and the other trying to make a future. What will fate have in store for these two? Can love find a way or will it be nothing but heartbreak? I really liked both of these characters and their chemistry together. It is a great romance story that I highly recommend. It is not only worth listening to but it will keep you listening to the end.
In “Noémie’s Journey”, Richard Winters rode his beloved motorcycle from New York to North Carolina trying to escape his past. As he was trying to start a new life, an unexpected interest, Noémie Bellerose, caught his attention. However, in 1968, in the south, this was going to cause some problems since he was a white man intrigued with a woman who came from a problem family and was not 100% white. Through their journey, they faced many trials and tribulations due to individuals in town not agreeing with this possible arrangement. In addition, Noémie and her younger brother also have to deal with an alcoholic and abusive father. They were realistic about what a relationship would mean; did this hinder or enhance their future? I thought this was a pretty good book. I enjoyed the message the book was portraying: diversity isn’t something to fear; adversity can make one stronger; having a partner helps soften the blow; and love can conquer so much, to name a few.
This was such a good listen! I was hooked from the beginning because the story was awesome and so was this narrator. This was a very long listen for me at over 12 hours. I had to listen in multiple sessions but I enjoyed it enough to keep coming back. I would recommend this to a friend!
Happy Reading!
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Award-winning, multi-genre author Victoria Saccenti writes romantic women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Not one for hearts and flowers stories, she explores the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit and the twists and turns of intimate interactions. Impossible, against-all-the-odds love is her preferred trope. Forbidden, ill-fated, enemies to lovers, and flawed characters seeking redemption are her favorite topics.
After thirty years of traveling the world, she’s settled in Central Florida. She splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.
