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Tumble: Dogwood Lane, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Adriana Locke (Author), Aiden Snow (Narrator), Summer Morton (Narrator),
4.5 out of 5 stars 8,260 ratings

A Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller.

From USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a witty romance about first love and second chances.

After being burned by her dream job in New York City, sports journalist Neely Kimber suddenly finds herself jobless and paying a long-overdue visit to her hometown in Tennessee. Her plan? Relax, reset, and head back up the corporate ladder. There’s just one unexpected step. Neely’s back in Dogwood Lane for barely a day when she sees the man she ran from nine years ago: the bad boy next door who was her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak.

Devoted single dad Dane Madden knows he hurt Neely in the worst way. He’s got a lot to make up for. And as passionate as their reconnection is, it’s a lot to hope for. Having her back in his arms feels so right. But falling in love all over again with a woman who wants to live a world away is bound to go so wrong.

What’s it going to take for Neely to give him - and Dogwood Lane - just one more chance?

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Adriana Locke
  3. Narrator
    Aiden Snow, see all
  4. Audible release date
    February 26, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07MHJWGB5
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 53 minutes
Author Adriana Locke
Narrator Aiden Snow, Summer Morton
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 26, 2019
Publisher Brilliance Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07MHJWGB5
Best Sellers Rank #107,816 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,699 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
#4,018 in Women's Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#7,791 in Contemporary Women Fiction

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful love story with an epically happy ending, featuring fun secondary characters and the right amount of sexy content. Moreover, the book is refreshingly easy to read and full of funny banter, making it a wonderful feel-good read that hits customers with all the feels. Additionally, they appreciate the author's writing style, with one customer noting how it makes them feel right at home in a small town setting.

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124 customers mention "Heartwarming story"124 positive0 negative

Customers find this book heartwarming, describing it as a sweet and wonderful love story that captures their hearts.

"...I loved everything about this book! From the author's gift of crafting a story and the flawless editing to the charming small town that came vividly..." Read more

"I enjoyed this second-chance romance...." Read more

"...But, with that being said the rest of the book is a sweet story about a couple still in love finding their way back to each other...." Read more

"...I found both of them real and likeable and enjoyed their story, especially the connection that Mia (his daughter) and Neely had with each other...." Read more

78 customers mention "Readability"78 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fun and worth-the-ride read, with one customer mentioning they literally couldn't stop reading.

"...charming small town that came vividly alive, this book was such a pleasure to read...." Read more

"...me to tears--the person that doesn't cry about much--then it's a good book. I liked Neely from the start...." Read more

"...I really liked this book. You could feel the draw between Neely and Dane even when they didn’t want there to be one...." Read more

"...I loved this book. I totally understood Neely's complex, complicated feelings about Dane when she returns to town...." Read more

53 customers mention "Character development"53 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the fun secondary characters, and one customer notes how the writing makes them relatable.

"...secondary characters are just as complex, colorful and endearing as the main characters, and little Mia and her friends stole the show more than once..." Read more

"...Adriana is awesome at writing stories filled with characters that add to the book and remind you of a family...." Read more

"Gosh! I forgot how much I LOVE Adriana Locke’s writing!! Neely and Dane are everything!! And I adore Mia!! Can’t wait to continue this series!!" Read more

"This was good. Character development sufficient. Loved that there was a 10 year gap of longing. No drama. Not as steamy as her other books though. 🌶️..." Read more

43 customers mention "Sweetness"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and cute, with a nice pretty bow at the end, and one customer particularly appreciates the delightful Southern drawl.

"...A little silly, a lot sweet, humorous, poignant and heartfelt, this is one you absolutely don’t want to miss! *..." Read more

"...I personally love how you intertwine GOD into your books and keep it pretty sweet. Have read a lot of your series and enjoying each one...." Read more

"...I found both of them real and likeable and enjoyed their story, especially the connection that Mia (his daughter) and Neely had with each other...." Read more

"...I was totally engaged in this fun, sexy, and heartfelt romance and I can't wait for more from Dogwood Lane!" Read more

29 customers mention "Feel good"29 positive0 negative

Customers describe this book as a wonderful feel-good read with a small-town vibe that hits you with all the emotions.

"...'s gift of crafting a story and the flawless editing to the charming small town that came vividly alive, this book was such a pleasure to read...." Read more

"...is filled with close friends and family who are fun, quirky, and totally supportive...." Read more

"...Laughing and sipping beer. It was such a pleasant feeling. Neeely and Dane were high school sweethearts with plans of forever...." Read more

"...You really get that small town vibe from this one which if you like those stories you know what I mean. Tumble just feels real...." Read more

29 customers mention "Humor"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its funny banter and entertaining content, with one customer highlighting the adorable little girl character as a fun bonus.

"...With undeniable chemistry and laugh-out-loud moments, the perfect placement of these elements packed just as much of a punch as the emotional..." Read more

"This is a second chance story that is fun and interesting...." Read more

"...I was totally engaged in this fun, sexy, and heartfelt romance and I can't wait for more from Dogwood Lane!" Read more

"...Yet because of that mistake- he gained a beautiful and talented daughter, one thing he will never regret...." Read more

25 customers mention "Writing quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting it's a quick read that's really hard to put down.

"...Adriana Locke, thank you for writing books with little to no language! Especially, keeping gd out of your stories...." Read more

"...It’s well written and the secondary characters are all great additions to the story (especially sweet Mia)...." Read more

"This book was well written as always. I almost decided to stop reading it when I found out the way Dane hurt Neely...." Read more

"...to anyone who enjoys a very sexy second chance romance that is really well-written. And if you like a sexy single dad, you're going to love Dane!" Read more

19 customers mention "Author"19 positive0 negative

Customers love Adriana Locke's writing, with one customer particularly enjoying the interactions between Dane and Neely.

"...I enjoyed his interactions with Mia so much and I loved seeing him with his brother and best friend...." Read more

"...I loved it! If I could I have given it a 100 stars. Adriana is a great author." Read more

"...town feeling I was hoping for - it had old friends, family, high school acquaintances (and enemies), and first love...." Read more

"...Another great book by Adriana! Loved Neely and Dane's story, flawlessly written and heartfelt...." Read more

Such an amazing book!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Such an amazing book!!!
Some of the many reasons to read Tumble by Author Adriana Locke: ~Because sometimes the most important things in life are the simplest ones. ~Because wide open views, grass, trees and sunsets equal happiness and tranquility. ~Because fresh manure smells better than the city smells. ~Because sometimes a girl just needs her mom. ~Because sometimes you just need to let sleeping dogs lie. ~Because fried pickles...and they are best shared while drinking beer or Rocket Razzles. ~Because a sassy, sweet little girl will steal your heart! ~Because green eyes...swoon ~Because good guys don’t have to finish last. ~Because small town feels more like home!
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved These Characters and Want MORE!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
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    There’s nothing I love more than a second-chance romance, but a single dad and an adorable, precocious kid are the icing on the cake. However, I should warn you, this one is deceptively evocative. You’ll be reading along, thinking it’s all smooth sailing with calm waters and sunshine, and then BOOM. With a simple line or two this author delivers a shot to your heart and all of the emotions tumble out.

    Neely and Dane have quite the past. Childhood friends and high school sweethearts, Dane makes what he thinks is an altruistic choice, borne of love, and breaks up with Neely before she leaves to attend college out of state. He always hoped they would find their way back to each other, but then, in one night of drunken stupidity, Dane's actions put the final nail in the coffin of any reconciliation with Neely. Now, Neely is taking a break from her big city life and back home in Tennessee and, as luck would have it, the first person she runs into is Dane. Although Neely is a kind and generous person, when all the old feelings of both love and devastation rise to the surface, how can she ever forgive Dane for breaking her heart?

    Tumble is my first book by Ms. Locke, and with it, she has effortlessly secured herself a spot on my list of must-read authors. Circumstances prevented me from reading straight through, and every time, I was annoyed and impatient for life to get out of my way so I could return to Dane and Neely. Their story captivated me from page one and these beautifully flawed but innately good characters captured my heart immediately. Then, before I knew what had even happened, this couple absolutely broke my heart! But I held fast on the journey, through their past heartache, their present challenges and their most touching, poignant moments until finally, their forever was secured.

    Dane and Neely definitely own a permanent piece of my heart after reading their story. Dane is everything we love to see in a small-town hero, but the way he loves, protects and banters with his daughter had me falling for him all over again. Neely is genuine, caring and giving, while also career minded and driven, and everyone loves her. Although I usually lose patience with a character who seems to be shooting her relationship in the foot, I felt every bit of Neely's struggle, and it all made perfect sense to me. I never stopped pulling for her and Dane to find their happily ever after.

    I loved everything about this book! From the author's gift of crafting a story and the flawless editing to the charming small town that came vividly alive, this book was such a pleasure to read. The secondary characters are just as complex, colorful and endearing as the main characters, and little Mia and her friends stole the show more than once. With undeniable chemistry and laugh-out-loud moments, the perfect placement of these elements packed just as much of a punch as the emotional component. A little silly, a lot sweet, humorous, poignant and heartfelt, this is one you absolutely don’t want to miss!

    *I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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  • moppet
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
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    I enjoyed this second-chance romance. What could have made it better were a few more scenes from the MMC point of view, and also a little more backstory about the history of the MMC and FMC. Felt like something was missing without more backstory there.
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  • Chrystal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    Absolutely sweet, heartbreaking at points, but sweetness throughout!!

    Adriana Locke, thank you for writing books with little to no language! Especially, keeping gd out of your stories. I personally love how you intertwine GOD into your books and keep it pretty sweet. Have read a lot of your series and enjoying each one. Also, amazed how many different stories you can write!!
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  • Teralyn Mitchell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet second chance, single parent romance!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019
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    I was very much invested in this book from the beginning. I was talking to my Kindle like the characters could really hear me and getting so upset. I really enjoyed this book and it had me crying which is an automatic five stars for me. If a book can move me to tears--the person that doesn't cry about much--then it's a good book. I liked Neely from the start. Anyone who'd up and quit their job because they were wrong, is a person I will root for. That takes a lot of courage and it's easier to just sit at the job where you've wronged instead of risking it all and saying something or quitting. She was quite driven and knew what she wanted. She came up with a plan as a kid and she did everything to make it come true. Even after dealing with heartbreak she should never have had to deal with, she made something of herself. I liked her but her stubbornness is what had me very frustrated and talking to my kindle. I wanted her to see that the plans you make for your life are all good and well but you also have to be flexible and sometimes things come that change those plans. I had to learn that and I've gotten better at it as I've gotten older.

    Dane was a male lead that I liked a lot. I am a sucker for a single dad especially one doting and spoiling his little girl. I enjoyed his interactions with Mia so much and I loved seeing him with his brother and best friend. It was hard to learn of what he did to heart Neely so much but I had to accept that he was a kid and he got Mia out of it and she's the best so I forgave him for his indiscretion. I enjoyed Grace, Matthew, Haley, Penn, Gary, Aeriel, and Neely's mom. I also absolutely loved Dogwood Lane. It reminded me of summers in Lousiana and Georgia and did make me long for home a lot. But I do love reading books set in the south. It's always so easy for me to picture exactly what's going on because I've had those experiences.

    This was my first book by Adriana Locke but it will not be my last! I can't wait to read Tangle and then I'll have to check out the other books by Adriana Locke that are already in my library!
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  • Angela
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent story. Likeable characters. Great narrators! Some vulgar language and scenes
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
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    This was my first time reading a book by this author. Overall, the story was good. It is definitely predictable, but was still enjoyable to read. The narrators were fabulous! (I especially love the male's voice.) They both "fit" the characters' voices well.

    For those who want to know, there are some cusswords throughout the book, but it wasn't excessive to me. The book also has some vulgar language, so if that bothers you, skip this one. There is also an explicit scene, but you can skip a few pages if you don't want to read it.
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  • Leyendo Forever
    4.0 out of 5 stars 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 29, 2023
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    A new-to-me author (I think I was living in a cave…)

    The story is great! Second chance romance after betrayal is one of my faves.
    Every character was amazing in the series. I liked the kid and the receptionist listening to Dane pouring his heart out was *chef’s kiss*.

    I super liked it!
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  • Taoane
    5.0 out of 5 stars I swooned in this book, real problems, and fell in love for them.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2019
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    No one is perfect.

    Some mistakes we can forgive but can w forget?

    Life is to short for anger and not love.

    Adriana, you have done a fantastic job with this new series.

    Some people will hate, a lot of people will love, forgive & forget is hard but isn’t impossible, life is so full of beautiful things.

    I’m writing this piece of a review from a hospital bed full of health issues, waiting for surgery this afternoon and I can see how people can be passionate with words, sometimes mistakes happen, and that's ok to forgive if you love that person.

    Dane & Neely have so much to go through and rediscover themselves, has been a long time for them, but the true feelings still there, healthy, pulsing, the chemistry is strong, they need to finish their love story.

    I swooned in this book, real problems, and fell in love for them.

    I can’t wait to read the next book.
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  • ana clara
    2.0 out of 5 stars missing a strong female character
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 13, 2020
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    He cheated on her with her best friend and had a kid, then she forgives him and gives up her dream job for him. while he does nothing besides saying cute things to her. I was hoping for her to find someone else or even make him give something away for her, but he continues the life the way he wanted while she changes her all life in order to fit at his. the romantic part is good, but i was extremely disappointed with the main characters.
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  • Sherrie Westover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tumble book 1
    Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2025
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    Omg I love this author!!!! She tells the best stories, I feel like I'm there, seeing, living it. I laugh my butt off, I cry, I cheer, it's all there!!!

    Onto book 2!!!!
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  • elizabeth turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic romance a really good read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2021
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    This is classic country girl turns city girl goes back home.....won't spoil it but it's predictable but that doesn't take away the suspense and romance! A lovely read that left me finding time to continue reading, really recommend if you want a lovely carefree read!
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