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Title: The Bengal Rubies

Author: Lisa Bingham

Narrator: Susie Riddell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A young woman makes a desperate attempt to find freedom, only to fall prisoner once again - to love.

Condemned to be auctioned off to the highest bidder by her own father, Aloise Crawford makes a desperate attempt to escape. When the ship she is imprisoned on docks, she jumps overboard. When she finally swims ashore, she finds herself at the feet of a dark stranger with a face as angry as it is alluring. For years, Slater McKendrick has lived in hiding, awaiting his chance to seek vengeance against the man who stole his familys precious jewels, the Bengal Rubies. So when Aloise arrives on his lonely beach hideaway, it seems as if the opportunity has at last been delivered to him. But while he holds her captive on his estate, he recognizes the same broken spirit in her that sees in himself. As the flame of passion ignites, Aloise knows that Slater remains the force standing between her and freedom. But while she cannot trust him, will she have the strength to resist her newest captor?

Members Reviews:

Arduous

I'm only 1/3 if the way through this book and I'm struggling to continue. It may be attributed to burnout since this is the third novel that I have read by this author within the last 48hrs or it could be due to the fact that this one is not as good as the other two.

The story started off well with a murder and a scarce escape from the villain, but the meeting between the two main characters later in the book leaves much to be desired. It's unbelievable that the H is mad at the h because she hasn't come forward in regards to her mother's murder and the part her father played in it although he knows the girl was only 5 years old when it took place. I also found it disconcerting that a 21 year old man would consent to marry the 5 year old as a favor to the child's mother of which he was a friend. I understand that he would have waited until she matured, but still I found it to be creepy.

Another peeve is the over use of the word "inestimably." I'm really finding it hard to go on, but will try.

Okay, I've finished the book and have decided to give this author a break. With the first book her writing was exciting and her stories were of substance but after the third book, it seems that they all follow the same pattern. 1) Both characters have secrets that are life altering or 2) there is a misunderstanding that could be worked out with an explanation if only the characters talked to each other instead of acting on half-truths 3) I actually love that the bad guys are clearly bad guys and it's okay to dislike them b/c they possess no redeemable qualities and 4) I do like the fact that the stories are wrapped up at the end, no cliff hangers, but nonetheless the pattern becomes predictable after awhile.

I recommend this author but I found that I enjoyed Distant Thunder the best and Temptation's Kiss second best.

Great read

This was my first Lisa Bingham novel to read and I must say I really enjoy her writing. Just read a second one and now off to my third. She keeps things interesting. Strong women and strong men.

One of the best

Excellemt

All about rubies

Quite suspenseful and enjoyable. The flow is fine, keeps you reading to the end. Lisa Bingham has plotted well, keeps the theme in focus and writes with talent.

Three Stars

This book was okay but a bit bland! I probably wont look for any more of Lisa's books!

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Title: The Knight and the Rose

Author: Isolde Martyn

Narrator: Jerome Pride

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-14

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Trapped in a violent marriage to Sir Fulk de Enderby, a veteran of the wars against Robert the Bruce, Lady Johanna Fitz Henry has one last chance to escape. If a stranger can be found who is willing to swear to a court that she was secretly wed to him before her match to Fulk, Johanna will be set free.

Gervase de Laval, a fleeing bounty hunter, is discovered on Fitz Henry land and made an offer he cannot refuse. Pose as Johanna's long-lost love or he and his badly wounded companion will be hanged as traitors. Forced to play out the masquerade, the two conspirators are drawn into a dangerous web of deceit that reaches the highest echelons of the English court.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable

I found the language and the history quite captivating and enjoyed the book on the whole. For me it lost pace about three quarters of the way through and did border on a little too long and too slow. This was a shame as the romance was beautifully set up and the portrayal of women was excellent.

Too Long

The vocabulary was inconsistent, varying from the time period to modern. The book was too long. By the the time it ended I did not care how the author resolved the situation.

Mediaeval mayhem

Lady Johanna FitzHenry is a beautiful willful young woman who has been married to her fathers' former companion in arms, a cruel, merciless brute of a man whose idea of getting her with child is to beat her savagely on a daily basis and to rape her nightly. Johanna and her mother devise a plan which will be her only legal escape from the marriage..to convince a man to swear that he had married her, before her forced marriage to her sadistic husband.

By chance, a young man stumbles on to Johannas' parents land, supposedly a scholar but actually a soldier fighting on the opposite side to the current regime. In reurn for help for him and his wounded comrade, Gervase de Laval agrees to the scheme and goes through an examination by a church court which agrees to annul the marriage. Following this, Johanna returns to her parents' home while Gervase follows his feudal lord into battle against the Scots. Four years later, he returns and, after many arguments and much wrangling, the happy pair are reunited.

Personally, I would have loved to have given this shrewish girl a good slap around the legs to put an end to her incessant screeching and bad mouthing of everyone in sight.Yes, she WAS treated shamefully and most cruelly, but as she never ceased her persistant goading of Gervase and was always ready with sarcastic remarks that could be heard all over the castle, I just wonder that he didn't rise off into the sunset forever !

Beauty Abused

As soon as I finished this novel, I immediately went looking for more by the same author. This was truly an historical romance. Inspired by a real Medieval divorce case, the story is about Johanna, so abused by her cruel husband that she is ready to face death to escape. Fate sends her home to her mother, who blackmails a "captured" rebel by forcing him to play Joanna's first husband in a conspiracy to release Joanna from her hideous marriage. Trapped in a situation not of his making, Geraint finds himself falling in love with the icy Joanna, longing to melt her reserve, heal her psychic wounds and become her protector. Unfortunately, his real obligations lie elsewhere, with powerful men, and their paths must part.

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Title: Latymer

Subtitle: Nexus, Book 4

Author: Tracey Devlyn

Narrator: Tim Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-14

Publisher: TDC Creations, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Latymer, a novella, is Book 4 in Tracey Devlyn's Nexus series.

Traitor or savior...or something far more devastating?

William Townsend - Lord Latymer - lost the woman he loved because of his greed and his ultimate deception of two powerful countries. Now, he must protect his nine-year-old son from the same fate. Latymer has only one chance to escape his enemies: board a ship that would carry them both to America and a new life. But first he must find his missing son, elude a vengeful grieving brother, and kill a beautiful French assassin. Time is slipping through his fingers and Latymer has 12 hours before his ship and his future sail away.

Members Reviews:

WOW 4.5 stars

I am a vengeful, blood thirsty wench - I always want to see the bad guy get his/her due. The more painful for them the better. That being said, if anyone had said to me - you are going to cry when you read this novella - I would have laughed at them!

I cried - it nearly broke my heart. And I am not sure who I felt the sorriest for - Latymer or Giles.

No doubt Latymer was a villain and he had to die - but OMG!

I have read epic novels that didn't drag out as much emotion in me as this little novella did!

If you have read the other Nexus novels - you definitely will want to read this! I would highly suggest reading the entire series in order before reading this novella.

I was thrilled to see Mac and Amelia get a happy ending - I wish there was more about them in this book...

The only thing that kept me from giving this a 5 star review was the narrative - the switching from third person to first person - for more than one character - kinda broke the flow of the story for me. Not to mention - I hate first person narrative!

Other than that - I really loved this novella.

Amazing!!

A treasure that is well written and impressive. A novella that is quick, fast paced and action filled. It is told from several of the characters point of views. The reader is drawn into the tale of a traitor, his son, spies,the people out to have him do their bidding, the sacrifices and choices he made, good and bad. Latymer is an amazing story but be warned tissues are needed. Another hit for this amazing author. A not to miss read!!

Rating: 4.5

Heat rating: Mild

*A personal buy*

Nice Insight!

This novella from Tracey Devlyn provides great insight and into the motivating influences for the bad boy of the Nexus series, Latymer. The author provides a glimpse into why the villain in her stories made the choices he did and, ultimately, how he sought to redeem himself - at least in the eyes of his son.

A wonderfully told story about family and the power of the influence they hold over our decision.

The ending was great, but I won't tell you as I don't want to be a spoiler!

so glad you wrote a 4th book!

I was really excited when I started reading the Nexus series it was like Wow a new author that i really like, can't wait to read more of her books! But in the end I felt left without a conclusion and so many unanswered questions, without this last book I honestly wasn't going to read any morr of this author.

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Title: Distant Heart

Subtitle: Westward Hearts, Book 2

Author: Tracey Bateman

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning author Tracey Bateman touches hearts with her uplifting historical novels. In this sweeping sequel to Defiant Heart, godly scout Sam Two Feathers and born-again fancy-girl Toni Rodden despair of finding true love along the 1850 Oregon Trail. Who would marry a half-breed or a former harlot?

Critic Reviews:

A wonderful story of adventure and love ...Tracie Peterson

Members Reviews:

loved this book

The story line moves fast. It gave a good day to day life on a wagon train without too many details. Not pages and pages describing the breakdowns, bad trails and lack of food and water. We know about those things and I would rather hear the story line. Excellent author and a great way of bringing in God's love and forgiveness.

This distant heart is to short.....

Don't like where these books are ending, Fannie and Toni still haven't reached their destination, and Ginger is a mystery! I have to purchase book three, I wish this book was a huge novel, so I wouldn't have to get the next book in this series!

Another great book!

I'm really enjoying the Westward Hearts series. Although each book could be a stand alone book, they are so much better when read together. Loved reading about Toni and Sam in this book while reading more about Blake and Fannie from book one. Looking forward to book three where we'll focus on Grant and Ginger. That should be interesting.

Distant Heart

A wonderful story! I couldn't put down the book until I had finished it. I had to order the 3rd book in the series to see what finally happened to the characters I had fallen in love with. Very well written and intriguing!!

I wish there were more books in this series. I will definitely look for other books by this author.

Five Stars

Excellent finish to the series. I loved it.

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Title: Beguiled

Author: Laura Parker

Narrator: Rebecca Rogers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Everything has a price - except for love, and revenge.

In the darkest hours of her life, disgraced heiress Philadelphia Hunt is approached by a handsome stranger, a Brazilian jewel-miner named Eduardo Tavares. He makes an outrageous proposition - disguise herself and join him in a devious con to swindle Americas upper crust out of their riches. Philadelphia is desperate, and intrigued, by both this enchanting stranger and his promises of her return to high society. But a deeper masquerade is afoot. Little does Philadelphia know that the man responsible for her fathers disgrace and suicide is Eduardo himself, the very man in whose arms she is discovering the scorching heat of desire. And little does Eduardo know that Philadelphias thirst for vengeance cannot be quenched. Nor can their passion, as secrets and betrayals set this pair of lovers on a path that will lead to a new life - or to their destruction.

Critic Reviews:

"Parker has fun with her characters and their assumed personae, and her love scenes successfully evoke an air of sensuality." (Publisher's Weekly)

Members Reviews:

EMOTIONAL, ENJOYABLE & ENCHANTING

I have not listened to this author before but this book tempted me - it's book 3 in the Masqueraders series book 1 is Caprice, book 2 is Mischief but I think they are all stand-alone listens.

Set in 1875 Chicago homeless Philadelphia finds herself struggling debtors and coming to terms with the loss of her beloved Father who had just killed himself.... but why? He gripped a gun in one hand and a few letters in the other hand that could give her the much needed clues that could tell her who and why he had pulled the trigger. What was she going to do now with no money, home or reputation and no hope - that is until she unexpectedly meets charismatic Jewel Mine owner Eduardo. He makes her an offer too good to refuse but behind his handsome Brazilian features he's hiding some devastating secrets about murder, torture, theft and revenge and Philadelphia is, unwittingly, about to blow it all apart with her quest to uncover the truth..... no matter the cost.

This is a well-written action-packed story then, as Philadelphia's work for Eduardo, together with her thirst for answers, thrusts her deeper into an unsavoury world, strong emotions form between her an Eduardo and their passions cannot be denied (not explicit). But her relentless drive for answers will tear the lovers apart and nearly destroy her too. As the plot slowly unfolds from Chicago through NYC and New Orleans their journey involves disguises, lies, betrayals, tender touching scenes, old friends and new enemies, death threats, kidnapping and so much more.

Worth a credit? Yes it certainly packed a lot in and she's an author I'll look out for in the future.

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Title: Mischief

Subtitle: The Masqueraders Series, Book Two

Author: Laura Parker

Narrator: Rebecca Rogers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

One night of passion can build a world. One memory can tear it down.

"A captivating Cinderella story from the pen of a marvelous writer." - (RT Book Reviews).

As Napoleon invades Persia, clever but shy Japonica Fortmon is chosen by the ailing English Viscount Shrewsbury to arrange his escape from Baghdad. To get him out, Japonica must enlist the aid of the infamous Hind Div, a man as mysterious as he is ruthless.

Whispered to be a spy, an assassin, and even a sorcerer, Hind Div agrees to help Fortmon, and all it will cost her is a night of passion. A year later and the war is over. Freshly widowed Japonica arrives in England, wishing only to settle her unruly step-daughters with Devlyn Sinclair, the new Viscount, and to return to France, and the son conceived on that one night of surrender.

She is stunned to recognize the new Viscount, for he is none other than Hind Div, only scarred by war and missing any memory of the merciless man he once was. If his memory returns, he could claim back his son and destroy Japonica. She must live with this man who once ignited her passions, and has started to once more, and to restore to him a sense of pride, of honor, of identity, even if it costs her everything.

Members Reviews:

A great romance I would highly reccomend

In the span of a year, Japonica's life has taken many twists and turns. In a short amount of time she has been seduced by one man, widowed by another and now a mother to five ungrateful brats, all of who are older then she expected. If they only knew how perilous their situation was would they possibly treat her better. Or would Laurel even care. What's worse is that the man who seduced her is possibly closer then she at first knows. Will he remember what they shared and how will it affect her and the son that was born out of that time. This historical romance had some delightful twists and turns, though the antics of the Shrewsbury girls almost had me wanting to throw something. In the end it was a very satisfying and absorbing read.

A severely injured, rascally hero; wicked step-daughters and a competent, practical heroine

From Persia to London, a story of intrigue, romance and wicked step-daughters. The prominent role played by the wicked step-daughters came as a surprise as they're not mentioned in the book summary. Japonica has traveled from Persia to England to care for them. But their deplorable manners and hygiene makes them totally unprepared to be launched into society, so Japonica has her work cut out for her. Too bad they fight her at every turn because they think she's beneath them and just out to get their money through her widow's portion. It added an unexpected element to the book.

Tropes also include forced consent, amnesia, injured/damaged hero and beauty make-overs.

If you truly like romantic stories, this one will not disappoint.

It is a well written, deeply felt romance.

Not for a moment was I bored.

The book was perfectly balanced.

For example, the description of stepdaughters, who mercilessly abused Japonica, never crossed into "OK, enough already" area.

Amnesia, that Devlyn suffers from, never feels fake. Story line is original enough, to make it fresh and touching.

I enjoyed every minute of the book.

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Title: The Western Mail Order Bride: James Gets His Georgia Peach

Subtitle: Christian Historical Romance

Author: Helen Keating

Narrator: Mary Conway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Quietly Blessed and Loved Press

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook contains powerful Christian influences, love, family and other related themes meant to make you smile!

The Western Mail Order Bride: James Gets His Georgia Peach, gives us the story of James, who settled in California and made a life and homestead and ranch for himself along with his brother and his wife.

He was missing something and when he figured out what it was, he wrote to his Aunt Maggie about both peach saplings and a bride for himself. He got everything he asked for, along with some unexpected guests and a woman with a past. Her past catches up with her but she finds an ally in her new husband and a solution to the family living on their land who need their freedom as much as she does.

Members Reviews:

Western Mail Order Bride: James Gets His Georgia Peach

A woman who needed to get away and a family who loved her and wanted to send her and a man who wanted Georgia Peach tree starts and a wife get together in this story. But she had some secrets and someone she didn't' t want to find her.

She found a

An she loved and found the Lord and His love as well. She realized forgiveness. It is a nice story and it turns out well - perfect to relax before sleep.

Enjoyable short story

I would have liked this story to be a bit longer, hence the loss of one star, but It was very satisfying to see how the love of God shown through James transformed Bethany's life, and also the lives of her slaves.

A good clean Christian romance I will be happy to read again.

The western mail order bride: marketers his Georgia peach

Uplifting sweet romance was Avery quick read less then an I happen to be a voraciuos

Reader and like to read historical because it's setting is always God oriented very tastefully done today's generation would know he special love is when you keep yourself pure. KUDOS

Good Christina Book

I enjoyed reading this book because it is a Western Christian book. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Christian books.

i enjoyed it

a very entertaining read. I enjoy reading about mail order brides and things that they dealt with ,the challenges and all

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Title: A Matter of Principle

Subtitle: The Hansen Series, Book 3

Author: Kris Tualla

Narrator: Keith Tracton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-13

Publisher: Kristin B. Tualla

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

This riveting audiobbok shows that dirty politics have been around for a long time. The story is quite emotional, with plenty of action, and the characters have many serious problems, yet they also share much love and a fair amount of laughter. The time period is depicted quite realistically. It is helpful to have read the previous tales featuring these characters.

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Title: Tarnished Hearts

Author: Raine Cantrell

Narrator: Bunny Warren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Not even a war between the states can keep apart a Southern aristocrat and the love of his life.

From national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell "Raine Cantrell showcases a new dimension of her astonishing talents that will leave listeners stunned and in awe. Intensely emotional, immensely satisfying." (Romantic Times). "A wonderfully compelling, honest and poignant love story with characters you won't forget. I couldn't put it down. Terrific listening." (Patricia Potter, author of the BELOVED trilogy).

Tormented by his past and denied his dream of becoming a doctor, Southern aristocrat Trevor Shelby has little in his life to live for, until he meets the beautiful overseer's daughter, Leah Reese. Unused to the warmth and kindness Leah shows him, Trevor learns to love from the young woman, while his intensity teaches her about passion. Despite the difference in their social classes, they dared to dream of a future together, a fantasy that is shattered by lies, betrayal, and the outbreak of war.

Members Reviews:

Complex and heart-rending story

This is the first book I have read by this author. I will read more of her work. I began reading Tarnished Hearts about 6pm in the evening and was so captured by it that I finished it in the wee hours of that same night. The main characters are complex and you quickly become engrossed in their lives. They are more than the one dimensional characters that often appear in this type of novel. And in the course of the story, they grow and change and in the end they are not really the same people they were in the beginning. I liked that about this book. These people seemed more like real people than in most stories of this kind. The plot is more complicated than in most as well. There are threads of Trev's (hero) painful and tortured past with his family, Leah's (heroine) near slavery to her own family's plans for her and her desire to live her own dreams, betrayal by those you trust most, a country torn apart by civil war, and so much more. And as the Trev and Leah struggle to overcome all the obstacles and fight to be together, you will find yourself not wanting to put down the book for even a few minutes. I highly recommend this book to any fan of true love conquering all!

Do NOT miss this one

Larger than life story with the characters to match. I Loved Leah and Trev!! From the south thru the Civil War into the Western lands this passionate beautifully written romance will bring tears to your eyes and laughter to your heart. This is another amazing story from one of my favorite authors.

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Title: Whisper My Name

Author: Raine Cantrell

Narrator: Sasha Dunbrook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Before taking her vows at a convent to become a young novice, Dominica Kirkland is summoned to an isolated Idaho ranch by Toma Colfax, a friend of her deceased father. Alone and naive as to the ways of the world, Dominica soon finds herself overwhelmed, and reluctantly accepts the help of Luke, a ruggedly handsome cowboy. Drawn in by her beauty and her innocence, Luke makes it clear that hes interested in Dominica, no matter what vows shes considering.

But at Toma Colfaxs ranch await more questions than answers for Dominica. Toma claims no knowledge of the letter that called Dominica to the untamed wilderness. Slowly long-kept secrets are revealed, about Dominicas family, about Toma Colfax, and about Luke. Dominica must make painful choices, to return to the safety of the convent and live a life of solitude, or risk everything, including her heart, to stay with Luke.

Members Reviews:

Excellent read.. SPOILERS..maybe..

Have you listened to any of Sasha Dunbrooks other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never heard of her but she was an awesome narrator. Whew, Lukes voice was soooo sexy. Amazing!!

Any additional comments?

I wrote a review on Amazon earlier to say I was not finishing this book but I decided to soldier-on and I'm so glad I did. I was so bothered by the beginning when all it talked about was the lust they felt for each other. Every page seemed to be filled with it. But once they weren't alone, when they reached the ranch, all hell broke loose. Whew, I've never read about so much hate that Amanda and Matt had for Luke, their own son/brother.The only thing I wish the author would have done was write an epilogue that said what happened to Amanda. I mean, she did plan 3 murders with Matt but the book ended with nothing happening to her. Now, as to the sex! It was spectacular.As to the other review on Amazon that said this was predictable? Believe me, there was nothing predictable about this book.