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Title: A Reluctant Rake

Subtitle: A Tenacious Trent Novel, Book 5

Author: Jane Charles

Narrator: Marian Hussey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-13

Publisher: Timeless Romance, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Mr. Jordan Trent, the spare, was raised to be a rake. Not only did his father encourage his roguish life, but insisted that Jordan do nothing except enjoy the life of women, gambling and fine brandy the life his father had wanted. It is a life Jordan enjoyed until he realized something, or someone, very important was missing.

Miss Audrey Montgomery had been warned to avoid rakes like Jordan Trent but fell under his spell like so many ladies before her. She should have known better and vows to protect her heart whenever he is near. If only his kisses weren't so delicious it would be so much easier.

Members Reviews:

Don't miss this one!

If you're a fan of regency romance, love a good rake, a good tale, and someone to wholeheartedly cheer for then this book was written for you. I don't know what to say except that I for one am glad I didn't miss it!

Credit worthy, YES!

Great Book, Great Narration!

Loved this book. I really liked Jordan Trent's character. He was hot, sexy, and smart. I really liked Audrey's character as well, she was smart and strong, not wimpy and simpering. There was great sexual chemistry and a nicely written sex scenes. Lots of great dialogue. A fun story line and plot. Some crazy people, a bit of mystery and murder. This was a fun story to read\listen to.

The narrator was just great. All the characters had their own distinct voices, and she did the men's voices really well. I like Marian Hussey as a narrator.

NOTE-If you read this series start with Scots, Spies, and Salacious Lies. Its 3 novellas and helps with understanding all the characters as this series continues to develop.

I have already started the last book\novel (there is one more novella after this) in this series, A Lady Revealed, which is not listed with this series on audible but IS available on audible.

The Tenacious Trent's Reading order:

Compromised for Christmas (novella) (story one in Scots, Spies and Salacious Lies)

Landing a Laird (novella) (story two in Scots, Spies and Salacious Lies)

A Misguided Lord

A Perfect Gentleman

Devil in Her Dreams (novella) (story three in Scots Spies and Salacious Lies)

A Lass for Christmas (novella)

A Reluctant Rake

Lady Revealed

Lady Disguised (novella)

Hope this helps.

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Title: Heaven Made

Author: SaraLynn Hoyt

Narrator: Sue Pitkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

London, 1905. Sabrina Tremaine is recently widowed and unfortunately penniless... which leaves her no choice but to marry her odious brother-in-law. She discovers almost too late that her young daughter is in danger from his lecherous ways. Knowing she has to protect her child at all costs, Sabrina escapes in the dead of the night to start a new life. Sabrinas concerns are multiplied when little eight-year-old Alice insists that she is communicating with her dead father. Through the manipulations of some interfering ghosts and the mysterious Madame Lou, Sabrina finds a Lady Help position in the home of Ford Northcliffe, a scientist searching for a cure to the deadly influenza virus that took his own sisters life at a cruelly young age. Distracted with his work, he makes a binding deathbed promise to his mother to marry a woman he barely knows and certainly doesnt love. With the help of the mystical matchmaker, the two have fallen into the trap of a forbidden passion and a consuming love that neither can deny. But there are insurmountable obstacles in the way of their happiness, and it will be up to the spirits of the dead to guide them to their destiny.

Members Reviews:

Painfully Plodding Narration Ruins this one

When will authors realize that it matters very much who they choose to read their material? All narrators are not equal, and a bad one can really destroy a good book.

Waste of money and time.

A good get away book, without any complexity.

A cute little regency romance with just a tad of ghostly paranormal thrown in. I enjoyed the story; it was a simple romance just shy of being cheesy. I liked the characters enough I wanted them to have their happily ever after. I'm not sure the story needed so much time spent on Madam Lou the medium as it gave, but I guess she was trying for a series and this was the glue that held them together. With some of the Madam Lou's stories that Ford heard while he was at the club, I thought that maybe this book is part of a series. It is but this is the first book of two. I also wish that there was more face time with Ford and Alice together. Audible only has this book from this author in its vast library. Narrator was not my favorite, but with this book being a regency romance in England I didn't expect too much. Plus I only spent 3.99 on the story with the Whispersync program, it was worth that.

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Title: Saving Grace

Subtitle: Lord Rotheby's Influence, Book 2 (Volume 2)

Author: Catherine Gayle

Narrator: Pearl Hewitt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-13

Publisher: Catherine Gayle

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The blasted man will not stop following her. Well, he isn't following hernot exactly. They are just always thrown together, and he is everything she wants but cannot have. It is downright infuriating - especially when he kisses her. Lady Grace Abernathy has been ravished and left pregnant (and thoroughly unsuitable for any honorable gentleman).

This would not be such a gargantuan problem if Lord Alexander Hardwicke would simply stay away from her as she asked. But leave it to her meddling Aunt Dorothea - who means well, of course - to continually thrust the two into each other's company. Against both their wishes.

These distractions are almost more than a reasonable lady should be forced to bear, let alone one who is dealing with all the difficulties inherent with both an unwanted pregnancy and a dire lack of a husband. Alex left London to visit his deceased father's oldest friend, Lord Rotheby, and to get away from his mother and her matchmaking schemes, only to run into more of the same at every turn.

Why can he not determine for himself the course his life will take before everyone pushes him to take a wife? But the more time he spends in the company of Lady Grace, the less he finds himself able to ignore his growing attraction - and his burgeoning need to protect her. Must he cause a scandal in order to protect her from one?

Members Reviews:

Not the best but entertaining

I liked this. It was enjoyable most of the time and the characters were annoying some of the time but overall it was a good book. The audio narration was fair. It took me a while to not be irritated by the meek voice of the reader but, once I got past that, it was fine.

Great voice work!

I enjoyed listening to Ms. Hewett's narration of this story very much. Her enunciation was great and I enjoyed hearing the British pronunciation of some words that I had never heard before. Her characterization was good and she made the most of the slightly silly story. I would gladly listen to her read another book, she was very entertaining.

Predictable

From the title it is clear how it would end. However I found the heroine to be contradictory. Thank goodness for Alex. He was interesting and made the book.

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Title: Rhyme and Reason

Subtitle: Bexley-Smythe Quintet, Novella 2

Author: Catherine Gayle

Narrator: Carol Hendrickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-13

Publisher: Catherine Gayle

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The Duke of Danby is matchmaking again. No matter what his overbearing duke of a grandfather wants, Thomas Goddard has no intention of marrying a high-born lady. He's the son of Danby's by-blow, for heaven's sake, and no gentleman! When yet another letter-complete with yet another marriage license-arrives, Thomas does as any reasonable man would do. He rips the thing to shreds, tosses it over the cliffs, and curses Danby's name. Regrettably, his shouted curse startles the very lady his grandfather intends for him to marry.

Because of her wayward brother's numerous and repeated indiscretions, Lady Matilda Bexley-Smythe has just endured yet another Season on the receiving end of both salacious gossip and censorious glances. She's had all of London Society she can stand, so she intends to find a husband who is unconcerned about her brother's ne'er-do-well behavior. She settles on the seemingly perfect choice-a gentleman unswayed by gossip-but when Mattie finds herself being carried home in a handsome stranger's arms, her whole world unravels at the seams.

Members Reviews:

Too good to only be a a novella!

I loved it! This is one of the very few novellas I have listened to. I rarely pick anything this 'short'. But I loved it! It had room to be a longer story and altho I enjoyed every minute I did feel cheated by the length... the whole story was there I just wanted more!!!

So far the Bexley-Smythe Quintet is too much fun to miss!

CREDIT worthy... YES, BUT not on a dollar value, just buy it, a credit costs more. But definatlly YES!

HEAT.... 2, not long enough to boil but plenty of time to steam.

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Title: Dangerous Illusions

Author: Amanda Scott

Narrator: Cat Gould

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The first book in Amanda Scotts acclaimed Dangerous series journeys from the battlefields of Waterloo to the ballrooms and boudoirs of London, where a deadly deception unfolds....

Engaged by proxy to a man shes never met, Lady Daintry Tarrant is dismayed when the war hero returns, introducing himself as her fiancé, Lord Penthorpe. She cherishes her independence and has turned away many suitors, but this one she must marry. Penthorpe is completely captivated by Lady Daintry - but hes not who he claims to be.

Penthorpe and Lord Gideon Deverill fought together at the battle of Waterloo, and when Penthorpe fell, Gideon assumed his identity in order to see the beautiful Lady Daintry. Gideon knows theres bad blood between Lady Daintrys family and his own, but hes smitten with Daintry and determined to reunite the bitterly feuding clans. When a ghost from Gideons past appears, he could lose everything - including Daintrys love.

Members Reviews:

Heroine is too Shrewish

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Less emphasis on women's rights or at least giving them female characters a little feeling. Instead, they are mad at every man they meet - before the guy even opens his mouth.

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

The beginning where the hero takes the place of his dead friend when he returns to England from the Battle of Waterloo was the most interesting. The least interesting to me was the mystery of the feud going on between the two families.

Did Cat Gould do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, but could have been a bit better. Bet she was as board as I was reading some of the drivel that came out of the female voices.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dangerous Illusions?

I would have gotten rid of the silly mystery all together and toned down the heroine's ferocity.

Any additional comments?

After all this, I'm tempted to listen to Book 2 of this series as chapter 1 was tacked onto the end of this book and sounded interesting. Hopefully, the author was just trying to find her way with book 1 and book 2 will be better. Though Cat Gould's narration is different, I enjoy her portrayals if the book is half-way good.

Loved it

Great first book to this series. My only complaint is that it ended to abruptly without tying up the loose ends to the stories. The narrator could have been better, she made all the men sound like villains.

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Title: Lord of Pleasure

Author: Delilah Marvelle

Narrator: Morris Carolyn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Desperate Times....

It's been months since Lady Charlotte Chartwell's philandering husband met his untimely end at the hands of an angry mistress. But as miserable as he made Charlotte in life, his death proves to be an even harsher blow. For not a farthing of his fortune or estate have passed on to her, and as a ruined widow, she is destitute, penniless, and utterly without hope.

Lead To Desperate Pleasures....

Then, as Charlotte is considering the worst, a man steps into her carriage. His intentions are quite indecent at first, but the more he learns about her, the more an unfamiliar - and undesirable - emotion creeps over him. Could it be compassion? Never! For this is Alexander Baxendale, third Earl of Hawksford. He is known throughout the ton as the Lord of Pleasure, dedicated to passion, ruthless in his pursuit of sensual gratification. Yet never in all his exploits has he met a woman who could intrigue him as Charlotte does. Can this mysterious beauty make him hang up his title and see to her pleasure alone?

Critic Reviews:

"A passionate and exciting debut!" (Elizabeth Boyle, New York Times Best-selling Author)

"A smart and sexy story by a wonderful new author. I loved it!" (Cheryl Holt, USA Today Best-selling Author)

Members Reviews:

Great sequel to the 1st book Mistress of Pleasure

This may have been better than the first book, and the first book Mistress of Pleasure was really good. Great strong characters, great story, witty dialogue, hot and steamy sex, its all here.

At the beginning of the book I did think I was reading the books out of order. However, I finally realized that what was happening with the main characters, Alex and Charlotte was also happening at the same time as what was happening in the first book with Maybelle and Edmond. I know that sounds confusing, but its not really. You will figure it out. You're not reading out of order. Book 1 is Mistress of Pleasure and Book 2 is Lord of Pleasure.

Ahh if all men were required to attend the School of Gallantry, that would be treat. LOL

The narrator did a good job, but again, just as in the first book she pronounced the "ton" as the "tone" which was annoying. Historical Romance readers know what I am talking about. Otherwise she did do a very good job.

Definitely credit worthy.

3.5 STARS.... A GOOD-HUMORED ROMANTIC REGENCY ROMP

I was unaware that this is actually book 2 of the School Of Gallantry series but it could be a stand-alone listen and I listened to this first and I'm glad I listened to it the wrong way round because some of the characters seem a bit heartless and cold in book 1. It also gives a full description of how and why the secret tunnel and friendships were developed.

It's a totally implausible, passionate, sweet, funny, romantic romp through Regency London where we find Charlotte a beautiful, penniless Widow who's turning to desperate measures because her life is so dire. She propositions our hero Alexander - a reformed Rake who's handsome, charming, witty and deeply cares for the well-being and reputation of his 5 sisters (whose witty banter stole the show) and, because of his reformed ways he doesn't take her up on her proposition.....

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Title: The Marrying Season

Author: Candace Camp

Narrator: Jill Tanner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Her brother Alec, Earl of Rawdon, has joyously wed his true love, but Genevieve Stafford anticipates no such unabashed emotion on her wedding day. The icily beautiful aristocrat is to marry Lord Dursbury, and love is not part of the bargain. But when someone frames Genevieve in a cruel scheme, the scandal shatters her engagement and her respectability. So why has Sir Myles Thorwood gallantly offered to marry her? Handsome, flirtatious Myles is her opposite in many ways, yet he understands her the way no other man ever has. Trumping her expectations of a loveless marriage, Myles shows Genevieve just what it means to be man and wife...but are his attentions mere kindness or true devotion? Will their passion endure for more than a passing season?

Members Reviews:

Very good.

This is the final book of this series and a great finish. Loved the character of Myles, who was in the first two books. Genevieve was the sister of Alec who was the hero of the last book. Myles and Genevieve have been friends since Genevieve was a child. A lovely romance.

I loved this book so much that I read it twice

I loved this book so much that I read it twice; once for my book club, and then once again when I read the other two books in the series in order. This author has a wonderful sense of humor, and had me literally laughing out loud. Looking forward to reading other books by this author.

The Marrying Season -

Hmmmmm. I wanted to like it. I didn't really dislike it; however, it was disappointing. Maybe I should just take it in pieces. The characters, if you have read the two previous novels, are familiar. I don't thanks they were developed in any additional death in this novel. When the characters are under-developed and the conflict is just too contrived, and the story never really flows the story becomes rather tedious. I like formula romance. That being said character development is critical. The plot can be simplistic but if you don't have insight into and a concern for the characters it's difficult to like the total product. The character of Myles cries for more clarity. Maybe it's the nature of the venue. I'm not sorry I bought the book but it's probably not one I'll read again.

Good

I love the story. I like how it included then other characters from the previous books. It .kept my attention but I feel something was missing from the story.

Quite pleasant.

Genevieve Stafford, is a young woman from a very old and respected family who was raised by her very proper grandmother, and as the saying goes,the apple hasn't fallen very far from the tree! Genevieve is so proper, she is thought by some to have ice water running through her veins.

One day,unwittingly, Genevieve finds herself embroiled in a scandal not of her making. To her rescue comes her brothers dear friend, Myles Thorwood, who proposes marriage on the spot.

Myles must first try to thaw Genevieve, if he ever hopes to have a more meaningful relationship with her, which he seems to do quit well, but misunderstandings soon cause a rift between the two young lovers and someone can not let the scandal die down,causing continued mayhem for the young couple too.

Will love win out?

Will our villain be unmasked?

Read on, dear reader, to find out!

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Title: Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage

Subtitle: Secret Brides Series, Book 3

Author: Valerie Bowman

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-13

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the ton has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself. James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he's only interested in a best-selling pamphlet, but Kate's stubborn determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be telling the truth? At first, James isn't sure of anything besides his growing desire for her - but before long he's willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the infamous beauty his wife.

Members Reviews:

Just hit the 'Add To Cart' button it's DELICIOUS

Valerie Bowman is a gifted author who delivers a Regency love story that will captivate your imagination, transport you to a bygone era where she will entertain you with, not only a clever plot, but also a passionate romance...... and then leave you begging for her next release.

Kate (a beautiful widowed Duchess) is in prison sadly awaiting her fate for murder but one fateful day she is visited by James (a handsome, wealthy, loveable hero type and a Viscount) and he makes her a proposition - he will help her but in return he wants to publish her scandalous story. However, little does James (aka Lord Perfect) know that his perfect life is about to be radically changed forever when he agrees to harbor the accused murderess.

The H/H will sweep you away into their tumultuous lives where there's instant attraction, a murder to solve and trust to be earned and along their touching journey hearts will heal, bonds will form and emotional barriers will come down leaving desire, passion and love to blossom.... but is the cost too much?

Worth a credit? If you looking for a historical romance that's got loveable characters, snappy witty dialogue, an entertaining plot, passion and a little sex, great secondary characters that add charm to the story and a yummy love story then you too can be up 'til 3 am engrossed and fully immersed in carriages, masked balls, handsome dashing men, picnics in the park, the ton and, of course scandal. For me, I willingly paid the price.

Fast paced, endearing story of love

This book started off exciting and immediately sucked me in. James (Lord Perfect) is heart-stoppingly wonderful and Cate is a beauty caught in a terrible plight. Their love is sweet, but tangled, passionate yet resisted. If you want an exciting story of love with beautiful detail, this is your book.

Third times a charm?

In this third book by Valerie Bowman we get to see Lord Perfect's story as he finds romance, pursues and then discards it only to eventually make peace with his perfection and throw off his perfect mantle to become human like the rest of us and truly fall in love. It's a nice story but not as much fun as her first two books.

The book starts out as the story of a Duchess accused of murdering her husband and half way through the book when we find out who the real murderer is I felt like the whole thing was swept under the carpet and thrown away leaving me feeling a little let down and abandoned as I wondered where the story would go with so much time left.

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Title: Summer is for Lovers

Author: Jennifer McQuiston

Narrator: Lana J. Weston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-24-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

His heart is unavailable. Luckily, her interest lies in the rest of him....

Though she was just a girl when they first met, Caroline Tolbertson's infatuation with David Cameron remains undimmed. Now fate has brought the handsome Scotsman back to Brighton for what promises to be an unforgettable summer. Soon, Caroline will have to choose a husband, but for now she is free to indulge her curiosity in things of a passionate nature. That is, if David will agree to teach her.

Past mistakes have convinced David that he'll make a terrible husband, though he'll gladly help the unconventional Caroline find a suitor. Unfortunately, she has something more scandalous in mind. As the contenders for her hand begin to line up, her future seems assured...provided David can do the honorable thing and let them have her.

When a spirited young woman is determined to break society's rules, all a gentleman can do is lend a hand...or more.

Members Reviews:

Sweet Story

What did you love best about Summer is for Lovers?

I loved the chemistry between David and Caroline. There wasn't much sex in this novel (only the last scene) but there was plenty of build up and I feel like the main focus was on the romance. Yes, there was some sexual tension, but so much more emotional connection and friction.

What about Lana J. Westons performance did you like?

All of her characters had slight variations to their accents. I love it when narrators do this, it makes it so much more authentic and you know who is talking without needing a textual reminder.

Any additional comments?

It's a really sweet story. The characters are very likable, though not too perfect, and genuine. The plot evolved nicely and I had emotional reactions to this book, but none too intense. It's a good book to read as a break from life or intense novels.

Awesome!

Beautifully written & narrated! Jennifer McQuiston has written another heartwarming story and Lana J. Weston does a wonderful job narrating!

The talent of Jennifer McQuiston

I like Jennifer McQuiston's books! This is no exception.

Strong female lead. Troubled male lead. Good chemistry but neither will acknowledge it. I wanted to smack David at times and tell him to get over his previous loss. But a good story and a decent narrator.

Looking forward to downloading the next in the series.

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Title: To Enchant an Icy Earl

Subtitle: Cavendish Brothers, Novella 2

Author: Catherine Gayle

Narrator: Eva Hathaway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-16-13

Publisher: Catherine Gayle

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

As the Earl of Fordingham, Tristan Cavendish has lived by the code his father beat into him for so long he's driven everyone in his life away, including his brother. Now he is alone. Loneliness dictates he must change, so he sets out to make amends with his only sibling. Alas, his brother seems none too inclined to hear him out, and a woman who must be a vision from Fordingham's dreams walks into his path. Now, more than ever before, he knows he must change his ways or risk driving her away as wellbut how?

Calista Bartlett is on the hunt for a husband - but one who is nothing at all like the betrayer who was her former beau. When she sees the Earl of Fordingham across the room at a soiree, she knows she's found the very man who is everything her one-time beau was not. Fordingham presents an icy facade to the world, but Calista discovers a passionate man who kisses her feverishly and warms her through to the bones. Can she ever convince him to let down his guard permanently?

Members Reviews:

Gotta love it!

If the Duke of Danby makes an appearance it's bound to be good.

Narrator: Eva Hathaway shines as she brings another Catherine Gayle story to life.

Heat Factor: is non existent. (There's a couple good kisses)

Creditworthiness inhibited only by the fact that it costs less than a credit does!