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Title: Along Came a Duke

Subtitle: Rhymes with Love

Author: Elizabeth Boyle

Narrator: Susan Duerden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-29-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 205 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Her Aunt Allegra said, "A young lady with a fortune is subject to all sorts of untoward attentions by the worst sort of vagrants."

It is a lesson Tabitha Timmons, a penniless spinster, has never needed to heed. That is, until she is left a vast fortune payable only upon her marriage to the very respectable Mr. Barkworth - a match that offers little chance of discovering exactly what her aunt means by "untoward attentions."

But the same can't be said when the Duke of Preston happens along Tabitha's path. He spies a rebellious streak in her that matches his own, and he makes it his mission to save her from such a passionless match, interfering in her life at every turn. All too soon, Preston - whose very name spells ruin - has Tabitha caught between the good fortune that guarantees her security, and his kiss, which promises an entirely different kind of happily-ever-after.

Members Reviews:

Good Entertainment

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is amusing as well as a good story. There are some very funny dialogues and the story is absorbing enough to be quite diverting, which is the reason someone would choose a book of this sort.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The hero is well written: he is complex enough to be interesting and described enough to be sympathetic. The author allows the reader to understand the hero's motivations and reactions, not always the case with romance heroes. The hero develops a stronger sense of his identity during the course of the novel in a believable way. The heroine's development was also interesting to follow and unfolded at a creditable pace, complementing the hero's evolution. Neither seemed too stupid to live, a common failing in romances.

Have you listened to any of Susan Duerdens other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this was my first listen to her. She performs the voice of the hero superbly.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were some truly delightful scenes between the hero, heroine and the antagonist.

Any additional comments?

This is an excellent pick if you are looking for 11+ hours of enjoyable diversion. It is not terribly memorable, but is a very entertaining way to pass the hours.

Excellent Narration, Typical Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book if you continue to enjoy the usual formula: girl in trouble, rake finds girl, rake causes girl more trouble, rake breaks her heart, then he saves her and they live happily ever after. I do enjoy these stories a great deal!Susan Duerden never fails to give the right tone to an historical, English romance. Love her.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

There was good depth and build within each character, plus some surprises.

Just what I needed!

Would you listen to Along Came a Duke again? Why?

This is a romance that was fun to listen to. I needed my sexy escapist audio and this worked. It was a little light on the sex scenes, what can i say?...I would have preferred more. The characters are interesting which I liked very much. The male character was pretty complex and the female lead was strong and fiesty. I liked both characters very much. Overall this is a very enjoyable listen and if you like Regency Romance novels then this is a very good pick.