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Before You Kindle Edition

by Marni Mann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,025 ratings
From USA Today bestselling author Marni Mann comes Before You, a new contemporary romance and a devastating examination of the things we find, the things we make, and the things we lose.

It was supposed to be a typical work trip. New York to San Francisco, window seat, exit row. Maybe a mimosa.

Then, seat 14B sat down. When our eyes met, the flight became anything but routine.

I could pinpoint the moments in my life where everything changed forever.

Meeting Jared on that flight was first.

Falling in love with him was second.

Discovering the secrets he kept was third.

Putting my broken self back together and forgetting what I learned would be difficult. Forgiving Jared would be impossible.

He said, before me, nothing mattered. But after him, nothing would ever be the same.
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"To say I was blown away by Marni's writing and storytelling is an understatement. Before You is a suspenseful, gripping, and unique love story that gave me the emotional punch I crave." --K.K. Allen, USA Today Bestselling Author

"We cannot explain how much we loved this story ... it was literally riveting to the point that both of us read it from start to finish, in one sitting." --TotallyBooked Blog
"Marni Mann continually astounds me with her cleverly-plotted, unique and sexy romances, and Before You is another jaw-dropping, unforgettable love story with twists, turns, and brimming with the unexpected. Billie and Jared's lives are forever intertwined after they share a near-death experience. But is this singular event the beginning of an epic romance, or is it a once-in-a-lifetime moment shared between strangers? You need -- and I literally mean need -- to read Before You to find out." --Mary Dube, Frolic

"You will walk away forever changed, viscerally affected and gasping for more." --Ratula, Bookgasms Blog

"I loved it so much, favorite book for this year!" --Pavlina, Read More, Sleep Less

"No amount of stars can do this mind-blowing book justice. All the accolades, praise and infinite stars belong to her." --Shabby, BookBistro Blog

"Pick up this book, devour this book, inhale and don't forget to exhale. This story had me hooked and will stay with me. This author's talent has no boundaries!" --Laura, Goodreads Reviewer

"Marni Mann once again changes the romance game." --Sarah, Dragonfly Reads

"The story is a page turner I couldn't put down. Just an emotionally gripping book that I won't soon forget." --Robin, Goodreads Reviewer

"I cannot praise Marni highly enough, her storytelling is absolutely flawless and so unique she leaves me thinking about the book long after its ended." --Rowan, Goodreads Reviewer

"Marni Mann never ceases to amaze me, not only with the way she pens a book but with the way her mind works. You never know what you are going to get." --Donna, The Romance Cover

"Before You is heartbreakingly beautiful. Poignant and soul clenching, simply stunning. Marni's flawless storytelling is just breathtaking--you become captor to her words that long after you finish reading, you don't want to let go. This story burrowed itself inside my heart and I will forever cherish it." --Ness Reads

"Definitely in my top 2019 reads and one of my favorites of Marni's!"--Sweet & Spicy Reads

"One of the best reads of 2019!" --AJ's Book reMarks

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XNDVLX5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1692616439
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 1,025 ratings

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Audie® Award–winning and USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of flawed beauty, mystery, intense passion, and the depths of human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now resides with her husband in Sarasota, Florida. When she’s not nose deep in writing, crafting her next tale, she’s fulfilling her wanderlust heart, sipping wine, boating in the Gulf, or devouring fabulous books.

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Customers find this book compelling, with one review noting it keeps readers on tenterhooks throughout. The story features raw emotions and forbidden love, with steamy scenes and interesting twists. Customers praise the writing quality and character development, with one review highlighting how the characters' emotions and actions feel authentic. The pacing receives mixed reactions, though many say they were hooked from the beginning.

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54 customers mention "Readability"54 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as one of the best stories they have ever read, with one customer noting it keeps readers on tenterhooks throughout.

"...I loved this story and read it in one sitting. I started late last night, after midnight, and finished this story because I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...This had all the emotions in it and I loved how the story unfolded and ended. It gave you hope." Read more

"...All of her characters are complex, the book plots are complicated with twists and turns that keep the readers captivated while turning the pages...." Read more

"...I'm telling you, her books are an EXPERIENCE! This book joins When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann as one of my Top Books of 2019. No kidding!..." Read more

35 customers mention "Emotional content"35 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as a forbidden love story full of angst that evokes strong feelings, with one customer noting how it shows the human nature of tragedy.

"...Good this book 📚📖, it's wonderfully written and will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is a Good Read and I recommend this highly...." Read more

"...I’m used to reading her Spade hotel books. This had all the emotions in it and I loved how the story unfolded and ended. It gave you hope." Read more

"...It's guaranteed to make you ugly cry and bring on all the feels. Go into this story blind! You won't be disappointed!" Read more

"...details of the story, but I will say that this was one unique journey that shattered my mind, pieced it and my heart back together with care and..." Read more

25 customers mention "Romance"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a fabulous tale of love with interesting dual storylines and steamy scenes, where love is unpredictable.

"...This story made me happy 🤗 and it made me sad, it made laugh 😂 and it made me cry 😭 I just loved this story...." Read more

"...It gave you hope." Read more

"...of horror, suspense, fear, heartbreak is all wrapped up in an unforgettable romance that eventually finds a happily ever after...." Read more

"...No kidding! Lady made my list twice in one year! On top of writing stellar romance books, she also throws in twists and turns that you don't ever..." Read more

25 customers mention "Twists"20 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's plot twists, with one mentioning two major surprises that create a gut punch effect.

"...Marni Mann held me captive while reading this book. The element of horror, suspense, fear, heartbreak is all wrapped up in an unforgettable romance..." Read more

"...I gave in to its subtle complexities, and easy dialogue. I moved through the pages fast, and devoured the clues the author left along the way...." Read more

"...The way that the timelines reconcile and the big reveal are an absolute gut punch that left me breathless and longing for resolution...." Read more

"...I only rated the book a 3 because the ending left me emotionally unfulfilled. The ending felt incomplete...." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as wonderfully and well written, with one customer noting the engaging dialogue.

"...Good this book 📚📖, it's wonderfully written and will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is a Good Read and I recommend this highly...." Read more

"...I was very impressed with her writing and gift of creating an intriguing story...." Read more

"...I gave in to its subtle complexities, and easy dialogue. I moved through the pages fast, and devoured the clues the author left along the way...." Read more

"...I've said it before in reviews. Marni's writing in different POVs is stellar...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting that each character has their own distinct voice.

"...All of her characters are complex, the book plots are complicated with twists and turns that keep the readers captivated while turning the pages...." Read more

"This was a very good book, and I loved both characters. The back story came together...." Read more

"...I loved all of the characters and their story of love and connection. They were vulnerable, yet open to possibility...." Read more

"...Marni's writing in different POVs is stellar. Each character has their own distinct voice, and I've never felt like the character I was reading was..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some saying it had them hooked from the beginning and held them captive while reading, while others found it implausible.

"...Marni Mann held me captive while reading this book...." Read more

"...I found it to be vaguely unsatisfying due to the magnitude of the issues between the heroine and hero...." Read more

"...I assure you it's mouth-watering, intense, and addictive. You won't be able to put it down!" Read more

"Amazing read! It captured me right from the Prologue! I loved how it was written. The chapters and order of events was brilliant...." Read more

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Solid read.
Jared and Billie's story was breathtakingly good. In the beginning, I was trying to understand the connection and where the story was going. I needed to know what was happening. But all of my questions were answered and it was so very sad. And I understood why. The way it all came together, the way I teared up when that important moment happened between the characters. I wanted Jared and Billie to be together. They've been through so much. They deserved to be happy. But goodness the road getting there was... not easy... The ending kinda surprised me. I won’t spoil anything but it was more of a realistic ending, and I loved that. This story is well-written, has great world-building, and will leave you wanting more.
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  • Cathyhannahrblack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Wow 🥺😳 Wow. Awesome Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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    Let me tell people who want a well written story book 📖 that will emotionally move you. This story made me happy 🤗 and it made me sad, it made laugh 😂 and it made me cry 😭 I just loved this story. I will go a couple of days looking at a Marni Mann story I know I want to read but I some ARC's (advance reader copies) for other authors I have to read but I have to at least once a week read a Marni Mann book 📚📖 or series. I will give you a review without giving away the story. This is the story of Billie Paige and Jared Morgan. Billie Paige is a food vlogger who lives in New York. She went to NYU and her and her roommate and best friend for five years after college and now she lives close by with her boyfriend turned husband Robert.
    Jared Morgan has Security company he established and has over 300 people working for him. Jared and Billie are on the same flight ✈️ together going to San Francisco and that is where there story begins. While we are reading about their story Marni Mann is telling the story of Honey and Andrew. You will love their story too. Andrew is a doctor who moves to Portland Maine and for reasons maybe of destiny Andrew and Honey find their selves in a relationship. This story is good and I had all kinds of questions about this story. I loved this story and read it in one sitting. I started late last night, after midnight, and finished this story because I couldn't put it down. Good this book 📚📖, it's wonderfully written and will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is a Good Read and I recommend this highly.
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  • Amy G. Sablatura
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking love story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    4.25 stars. I’d loved Billie and Jared‘s story. This was a different book for me to read from Marni Mann. I’m used to reading her Spade hotel books. This had all the emotions in it and I loved how the story unfolded and ended. It gave you hope.
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  • shellbelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marni Mann held me captive while reading this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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    I just started reading Marni Mann's books in 2019 when a friend recommended I read When Ashes Fall back in January. I was very impressed with her writing and gift of creating an intriguing story. All of her books have very different kinds of subject matter and romantic themes. All of her characters are complex, the book plots are complicated with twists and turns that keep the readers captivated while turning the pages. By the last few chapters of the book she is wrapping it up with a shocking revelation which validates the happily ever after in a more sincere way. Marni Mann has become one of my favorite authors. I could not wait to read Before You.

    Before You is a different kind of forbidden taboo romance. There is so much more than the older man/ younger woman romance, this is a story of FATE bringing two people together and not allowing them to escape their connection.

    Billie Paige began her normal work routine when she boarded Flight 88. Little did she know that the handsome stranger sitting next to her would become her lifeline. She also didn't know he would become her confidant, her strength, and the love of her life. Age didn't make a difference, Flight 88 was behind them, and their future should have been soaring.  The only problem is Jared has been keeping secrets. Flight 88 was only the beginning of the nightmares which she and Jared Morgan share. Jared is hiding something more than she can handle.

    FATE has a different agenda and will never allow their connections to be broken. They can't change with Fate or their real destiny.

    Marni Mann held me captive while reading this book. The element of horror, suspense, fear, heartbreak is all wrapped up in an unforgettable romance that eventually finds a happily ever after. The journey to the ending was a reading event!

    I highly recommend reading Before You by Marni Mann!
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  • Ange
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Read of 2019
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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    Another amazing book by Marni Mann that blew my mind away! I'm telling you, her books are an EXPERIENCE! This book joins When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann as one of my Top Books of 2019. No kidding! Lady made my list twice in one year! On top of writing stellar romance books, she also throws in twists and turns that you don't ever see coming. It's contemporary romance with a twist.

    "The second we kissed, every fear I'd had was confirmed. This was a mistake. One I couldn't stop from happening."

    This books features Jared and Billie. They meet on a plane, big things happen on the plane (no spoilers from me!), and they become instantly connected. But man...their love story was intense. The way this author sets up her story, you just know that there is something deep hiding under the surface just waiting to get out. That's an amazing thing that Marni Mann is good at....writing an all-encompassing story.

    Jared is mysterious and elusive. He fights their love connection left and right, but eventually he falls, and MY GOD it's beautiful. Jared and Billie together are perfection. Because of what they've experienced together, there's almost a sagging relief when they fall in love.

    "That was what happened when you found your soul mate. You loved them forever."

    You also get the side, past-tense love story of Honey and Andrew. They're swoon-worthy and their love is unpredictable, sugary sweet, and it serves a purpose in the overall storyline!

    This book had me BAWLING. It's guaranteed to make you ugly cry and bring on all the feels.

    Go into this story blind! You won't be disappointed!
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  • Lady of Leisure
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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    This was a very good book, and I loved both characters. The back story came together. I only rated the book a 3 because the ending left me emotionally unfulfilled. The ending felt incomplete. Investing time in a book to feel let down is a bummer.
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  • Ganga V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blew my mind
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2023
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    Story blew my mind. Marni has built the story in a very meticulous fashion. You keep turning the pages never wanting to stop. The meeting point of the past and the present, wow one could never guess 🙂🙂. No more spoilers. Please dive right in. 😇
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  • Terri T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional in every way !!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2020
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    Wow, this book had me addicted from the first page until the last. It's the best kind of puzzle and also very emotional and deep and was written absolutely beautifully. I love Marni Mann, her writing style and the characters she writes are always a joy to explore.

    The characters in this book are very strong but like us all have their problems in life. There is the prologue, then it starts and there are two sets of characters that we follow all the way through the book. I have to say I loved them all equally. They were so real it was easy to connect with them and to become a part of their lives and the problems they were trying to cope with. My heart went out to these couples so much; the emotions were strong all the way through the book, obviously I was waiting for the ball to drop somewhere but when it did I never saw it coming for one minute and that is why I adore this authors work.
    So we live through the turbulent lives of these people through their eyes, each of the characters has a voice and it's told in duel POV for each couple. These problems are real everyday things that can occur to all of us, the high's and the lows were experienced and to be honest I felt like a close friend looking in from the outside. Marni Mann has weaved a web of twist and turns that kept me turning the pages well into the night, I just couldn't put it down, and when that ending came; I so wanted more.

    Exceptional writing and storytelling from one of my go to authors. Brilliant !!!
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  • Joanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2023
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    BEFORE YOU by Marni Mann
    Jared and Billie Honey and Andrew's stories
    I found this book so intriguing. Two stories written side by side and me desperately trying to connect them. The characters were real and the story pulled me in completely! I found myself unable to put down my Kindle. The emotions run high and low. So many feelings woven into this wonderful story that I won't soon forget!!!!!
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    INCREDIBLE!!

    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2023
    BEFORE YOU by Marni Mann
    Jared and Billie Honey and Andrew's stories
    I found this book so intriguing. Two stories written side by side and me desperately trying to connect them. The characters were real and the story pulled me in completely! I found myself unable to put down my Kindle. The emotions run high and low. So many feelings woven into this wonderful story that I won't soon forget!!!!!
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  • Tosca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and surprisibg love story
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 29, 2024
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    Mann outdid herself! It's an amazing read. The book unfolds as you go and I didn't see coming and how everything fitted into each other! I aboslut6love when books surprise me and this one definitely did!
    Story 5/5 ⭐ spice 3/5 🌶️
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  • Fawn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Before You
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2019
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    This was a nice story but when the truth came to light I wasn't shocked or suprised at the revelation and what major part Jared played in it or the other couple who's story ran parallel to Billie & Jared's and who they were to Billie. A predictable story but still worth a read.
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