We’re revisiting favorite listens from our 2023 Best Audiobooks. Today’s episode features a discussion about a fantastical romance from A.J. Lancaster, read with skill by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton. It’s part fantasy, part murder, part romance, and a total delight. When botanical scholar Marius encounters a murdered colleague in his greenhouse, the enthralling fae, Prince Rakken, is there to investigate. Amid more dead colleagues and adventures in various realms, Marius and Rakken begin a romance. Boulton’s crisp, drawling voice meets the challenges of this fantastical romp.

Find A RAKE OF HIS OWN and more excellent listening on our list of 2023 Best Audiobooks.

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