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Title: Lady Alexandra's Lover

Subtitle: Sex and the Season, Book 3

Author: Helen Hardt

Narrator: Honey Everest

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Lady Alexandra MacIntyre has made up her mind. Having grown up in near poverty, she's marrying for money - a lot of money - and she'll do anything to achieve her goal...even get herself caught in a compromising situation by her overprotective and smugly conventional - although achingly handsome - new stepbrother, Lord Evan Xavier.

Evan, the second son of the Earl of Brighton, considers Alexandra a genuine pain in his arse. She's beautiful, yes, but also headstrong and lacking in social graces and respect for authority. Unfortunately, while his father and her mother are away on their wedding trip, she is his responsibility. When she announces her plan to travel to London, he has no choice but to go along as her protector.

When the two are stranded after a carriage accident, circumstances spiral out of control, and the heat between them can't be denied. Rescue is on its way, but Alexandra still has her own agenda....

Members Reviews:

Smexy Time!!

WELL WELL WELL....Lets just say this book was HOT!! I'm starting to love this series. I'm not going into details I don't want any spoilers. Great plot line also. Well worth the credit!!

Tantalizingly erotica with a little comedy..

Magnificent performance and the story kept me intrigued. The characters of this century are no different than the ones we meet every single day. Lots of uncover freaking deaky going on.

So hooked on this series

So amazing! I was sucked In by Alexandria's strength and bravery. Evan was a perfect match for her. They are passionate, fierce, loving and earth shattering together.

GO Honey!
This is a very talented actor/narrator

If you like English accents and old English words and customs you are in for a real treat. Honey even does a very respectable old man voice! Girl Power!

always good reading

loved it as always couldn't wait to continus listeni ng. stories are always good listening i could picture all the charaters.

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Title: The House by the Lake

Author: Ella Carey

Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-29-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1132 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Anna is content with her well-ordered life in San Francisco. But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather, Max, reveals a startling secret: Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II. What's more, Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over 70 years ago in their estate in old Prussia. It's now his ardent wish that Anna retrieve it.

Anna burns with questions as she heads for Germany: What memento could be so important to her grandfather? And why did he keep their history hidden? As she searches for answers, she finds herself drawn to Wil, a man who may hold the key to unlock the mystery. Together they discover that her family's secrets are linked with an abandoned apartment in Paris, and these secrets go deeper than she ever imagined.

Alternating between 1930s Europe and the present, The House by the Lake illuminates the destiny of a family caught in the tumult of history.

Members Reviews:

Engaging Listen

The House by the Lake is a story about family secrets, loyalty, love, and loss. Anna knows very little about her grandfather's earlier life in Germany, until she takes a chance to explore the place where he grew up prior to WW II. Teri Schnaubelt did a fantastic job of dealing with multiple accents in a very credible and memorable way. The characters were all well-defined, and you always knew who was speaking in the dialogue. Teri made Ella Carey's words come alive and it was an extremely enjoyable listening experience.

A bit cheesy

This is the second book I have read recently relating to the apartment found intact in Paris (the other was The Velvet Hours). This was entertaining but cheesy. How many times did the author describe people 'sounding close by'? I counted at least five. Why is everyone wearing "black polo sweaters"? And just what is a polo sweater? Why is a boat at an abandoned house's lake still tied to its mooring and sound after possibly years? Lots of holes and stretches.

Good story, lacked depth

I was hoping this would be a new Kate Morton ,Belinda Alexander, or Jennifer O'Donnell type book. The story line was an interesting one, but the characters lacked depth, the story didn't give a "feel" of the time period.

The female current time protagonist seemed socially awkward, but no reason was given except vague references to a mother that died, and a father that disappeared.

The narrator did a good job with the German and French accents.

Didn't want it to end

I listened to the audio version and completely became engrossed in the story to the point I didn't want it to end. I love historical fiction especially WWII era and this book takes a different spin on it. It's great to find a book with outcomes you didn't see coming. There are still missing pieces that I wanted to know but are in keeping with all the secrets. Excellent book.I

Awful narration

What did you like best about The House by the Lake? What did you like least?

I disliked it so much that I quit listening to it.

Would you recommend The House by the Lake to your friends? Why or why not?

Not in audiobook format.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Her accents made it impossible to follow. Even her regular American accent was awful. The non-American were even worse.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Nope.

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Title: Truce

Subtitle: The Historic Neighbor from Hell

Author: R. L. Mathewson

Narrator: Fran Jules

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 382 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Elizabeth knows what's expected of her - perfection. She's the daughter of an earl and expected to marry well and say and do the right things with a smile on her face when inside she's dying for a chance to escape. Thanks to an inheritance her godmother left her years ago, her chance will come with her next birthday.

Her hopes of escape abruptly end when Robert, her childhood nemesis whom she hasn't seen in over 14 years, comes back into her life and does everything he can to drive her out of her mind even as he steals her heart. He hated her. At least he tried to hate her, but it was so damn difficult to hate someone that he couldn't live without. He tried to ignore her, tried to focus on anything but her, but nothing worked. Somehow she made her way into his heart and started to make him want things that he never thought possible, made him smile and laugh even while she drove him out of his mind and started a legacy by turning him into...a Bradford.

Members Reviews:

Great romantic comedy

Any additional comments?

Hilarious, surprising, and a small glimpse back to how the Bradford's ended up in America. It's interesting to see familial traits all the way back to the 1800's. Great read. Laugh out loud funny. Great plot, storyline, and character development.

Fun, comedic romance

I discovered this author last year and she has yet to let me down. Her writing ability is fresh and I love the story of the Bradford family. Most of the time the Bradford antics have me laughing out loud. This is an enjoyable love story of how the Bradfords came to. be. I bought it on sale it was well worth the $. While I listened to this particular story, I really do enjoy reading the light wit this author seems to bring alive with her stories.

Love, Love, Love the Bradford Men

This is one of my favorite series. The Bradford men crack me up. I love Mathewson's writing style and pace of the stories. I can't imagine anyone except Fran Jules performing these stories. Fran Jules ROCKS the Bradford Family.

The family trait of the Bradford's, including uncles and cousins is their ravenous appetites and love of food. Their antics against each other cause them to be banned from restaurants, food delivery services and of course all-you-can-eat buffets.

They tend to fall in love with women who are the opposite of what they envision to be their perfect wife. They also tend to bicker with and aggravate these women. I love how the Bradford men will take a statement or argument with their girlfriend/neighbor and turn it around to benefit them.

There's also a lot of sex. The Bradford men are extremely persistent in getting their way in the bed.

I go to these books after listening to an emotional draining story or dark suspense thriller or if I'm in a book rut. These stories also take on real life issues like being overweight, being a foster child, various medical issues but everything always works out with a HEA.

These books are well worth the credit or dollars.

GREAT FUNNY LOVING STORY. LOVED IT

Any additional comments?

This is a really good story great narration. I love this series so much. Must have book. This is one I can listen to over and over again

my favorite in the series so far

This is my favor book in this series so far. I feel like this gives a great background for the other books in the series.

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Title: The Hunter

Subtitle: To Tempt a Highlander Series #2

Author: Kerrigan Byrne

Narrator: Derek Perkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Christopher Argent lives in the shadows as the empire's most elite assassin. Emotion is something he tossed away years ago, making him one of the most clear-eyed, coldhearted, wealthiest, and therefore untouchable men in London.

But when his latest target turns out to be London's own darling, Millicent LeCour, Christopher's whole world is turned upside down. Overwhelmed by her stunning combination of seduction and innocence, Christopher cannot complete the mission. She has made him feel again. Now he will do anything to save her life, so he can claim her as his own....

When Millie learns what Christopher was hired to do, she is torn between the fear in her heart and the fire in her soul. Putting herself in this notorious hunter's arms may be her only path to safety - even if doing so could be the deadliest mistake she's ever made. But how can she resist him? As the heat between her and Christopher burns out of control, danger lurks in the shadows. Is their desire worth the risk? Only the enemy knows what fate has in store....

Members Reviews:

Everyone Loves A Strong Silent Alpha Male

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

Definitely!

What other book might you compare The Hunter to and why?

Darkest Before Dawn, by Maya Banks ... Hancock is another Villain/Hero. Personally I like these type of men. They fight evil the only way they know how, single-handed. They give no quarter, trust no one, & are totally shocked to learn they have a heart.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Christopher Argent was begging Millie to wake and he proceeds to spill his heart to her.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If only I could. But I've already listened to it three times this year.

Any additional comments?

I cried for the boy who lost his Mother. I got caught up in the thrill of the hunt. I feared for the damsel in distress. Finally, I loved the man who found his way to the light.

Action, romance and mystery all in one

It was a very good read. Liked the hero's character though an unlikely one for a romance book. KB did a fabulous job showing how he became a respectable man and made it very believable. Tough job well done. The villain's character was a bit predictable as to whom it was but don't let that deter you. Still a lovely romance.

Adventurous & Exotic!

Enjoyed the reader very much! It very much kept our attention & wanted to quickly get back to it!

I love this series!!

I have a feeling that I'm going to give every book in this series a 5 star review. I love the writing that makes me feel as if I'm there in that time and place. I love the Hero and heroine and all of the characters surrounding them. I love how each book has mesmerized my senses.

Yeah, I loved this book!!

Derek Perkins is a wonderful narrator!! He's perfect for this series.

Breathless!

What about Derek Perkinss performance did you like?

I could listen to Derek Perkin's all day, everyday. I can see in my mind every mood, every character. He is awesome.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Too bad I had to sleep or I would have done this in one setting.

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Title: The Parfit Knight

Subtitle: Rockliffe Book 1

Author: Stella Riley

Narrator: Alex Wyndham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-16

Publisher: Stella Riley

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 327 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

When the Marquis of Amberley's coach is waylaid by highwaymen and his coachman shot, he is forced to take shelter at the first house he finds and is subsequently trapped there for a week by a severe snowstorm.

Oakleigh Manor is the home of Rosalind Vernon who lives alone but for her devoted servants and an ill-natured parrot, cut off from the outside world by the tragic result of a childhood accident. But Rosalind is brave and bright and totally devoid of self-pity - and it is these qualities which, as the days pass and the snow continues to fall, touch Amberley's heart.

On his return to London, the Marquis persuades Rosalind's brother, Philip, to bring her to town for a taste of society, despite her handicap. But the course of Amberley's courtship is far from smooth. Philip Vernon actively dislikes him; Rosalind appears to be falling under the spell of the suavely elegant Duke of Rockliffe; and worse still, Amberley is haunted by a dark and terrible secret that, if revealed, may cause him to lose Rosalind forever.

Members Reviews:

Alex Wyndham is a must hear narrator!

My friends raved about the Parfit Knight, and I was not moved to read it. For a few bad reasons. I judged the book by its cover and as an American parfit sounds like a dessert. But I looked parfit up at last, and it means perfect. Finally it was Alex Wyndham performance that drew me to it. If you havent heard Alex reading a book I suggest you do so now without fail. He is perfection.

Anyway back to the book. It is a sweet book with very likable characters, it is a clean story all romance no sex, but it really didnt matter to me. It is sweetly written. All of her books are being reissued and I understand that Alex will also be lending his vocal talent to Ms. Riley's reissued books. Can't wait for her English Civil War/ Restoration books to come out in audio..

Stella Riley + Alex Wyndham = Perfection

This is my first Stella Riley book, but it most assuredly will not be the last. Despite recommendations from several friends, I had put off trying this authors work, but when she engaged British actor Alex Wyndham to narrate the audio version, I jumped at the chance to listen.

Because I am a word nerd, my first task was to look up the meaning of parfit, which turns out to be from Chaucer and is an English variation for the French word for perfect. In this book, Dominic, the Marquis of Amberley is handsome, charming, intelligent, and kind a perfect knight to swoop in and rescue lonesome Rosalind Vernon. Dominic is a bit of a rake, but not nearly so much as society may believe. He doesnt really care about the tons opinion and makes no effort to correct some of the more outrageous tales about his exploits.

Rosalind is twenty-two, unmarried, and blind. Ever since the accident that caused her blindness twelve years earlier, she has lived virtually alone at Oakleigh Manor, surrounded by familiar things, a devoted staff, and a raucous parrot with the vocabulary of a sailor. Her parents are dead, and her elder brother, a recently sold-out army officer, is not on the scene. Rosalind is content, however, with being loved and protected from the outside world. She has not one iota of self-pity, but in reality she is living the unfulfilling life of the proverbial bird in a gilded cage.

Dominic appears at the doors of Oakleigh Manor during a blizzard after highwaymen have severely wounded his coachman during an attempted robbery.

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Title: Velvet Promise

Author: Jude Deveraux

Narrator: Gabra Zackman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-15

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 228 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

All of England rejoiced on her wedding day. But Judith vowed that her husband would get only what he took from her!

At the flower-bedecked altar, the first touch of their hands ignited an all-consuming passion. Gavin Montgomery looked deep into her golden eyes and burned with desire for her...but his heart had been pledged to another.

Humiliated and alone in a strange castle, Judith resolved to hate this husband who took her body but rejected her love...never admitting her fear of losing him.

But destiny held another fate for Judith...a fate that would keep at last...The Velvet Promise.

Members Reviews:

Perfect performance for a good story.

Would you consider the audio edition of Velvet Promise to be better than the print version?

The audio edition of Velvet Promise is better than the print version. I read this book many years ago. I was excited to see it come into Audible's library. I honestly think that a narrator can ruin a great story. This was not the case for this book. I was very pleased.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoy series that follow a family. The brothers were introduced well in this book. A reader is allowed a glimps of them that does not interfere with the main story. I did not feel like the next books were being "set up".

What does Gabra Zackman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I can't explain anything specific. I have listened to many wonderful audiobooks. Gabra Zackman's performance was one of the best.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is a book that I wanted to listen to all in one sitting. I just downloaded the next book in the series so I can start it, and I have 2 books in my library that I was going to read before I continued the series.

exceptional

one of my favorite series! love hearing it come to life! Gabra did an exceptional job with her voices. I can't wait to hear the other 3 books with the other brothers.

Great Narrator

I actually enjoyed this book. The chemistry and struggle between the two main characters was interesting to navigate through. Yes the men were brutal but there is nothing like a strong loving character to build a great relationship!

great

I love this book I had read it sometime ago. but to hear it read was just as good. anyone who likes romance will love this book.

love!!!

I loved this book, but I am a true suckered for Historical Romance & Jude Devereaux! Gabra, Zack man is a favorite as well!

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Title: Dukes Prefer Blondes

Author: Loretta Chase

Narrator: Kate Reading

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-15

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 548 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Biweekly marriage proposals from men who can't see beyond her (admittedly breathtaking) looks are starting to get on Lady Clara Fairfax's nerves. Desperate to be something more than ornamental, she escapes to her favorite charity. When a child is in trouble, she turns to tall, dark, and annoying barrister Oliver Radford.

Though he's unexpectedly found himself in line to inherit a dukedom, Radford's never been part of fashionable society, and the blonde beauty, though not entirely bereft of brains, isn't part of his plans. But Clara overwhelms even his infallible logic, and when wedlock looms, all he can do is try not to lose his head over her.

It's an inconvenient marriage by ordinary standards, but these two are far from ordinary. Can the town's most adored heiress and London's most difficult bachelor fall victim to their own unruly desires?

Members Reviews:

Utterly wonderful

This is a smart, funny, sexy romance. Loretta Chase does romance like no one else, and when her prose is read by Kate Reading the story becomes incandescent. I loved this, inhaled it in pretty much one sitting, and will very likely re-listen soon. If you like Ms Chase you'll love this. If you like historical romance, you'll love this. If you like Kate Reading, you'll love this.

You can read the blurb for a plot summary, but here you have love between equals. A very smart woman frustrated to the point of hysteria over having to pretend she has no brain. A man so smart he's never surprised...and Lady Clara surprises him. Quite a bit. The sexual tension is palpable, the dialog is hilarious, the narration is sublime, the plot is unique and unpredictable, and the whole thing is a delicious delight. I especially enjoyed how, when she became deathly ill, Raven nursed Lady Clara. That's the opposite of nearly every other romance I've ever read.

This is Ms Chase's best so far, IMO, and the narration makes it sizzle and pop even more. I highly recommend this one!

Well worth the wait

I loved this! Lady Clara was my favorite character in the previous book in this great series. I'm so glad she got her own story

Clara is one of my top female characters ever! I love that she puts up with nothing. The beginning of the book relates her first meeting with "Raven" and it's memorable. She reads books when it's not considered proper for women. She drives her own carriage. She's an amazingly "modern" woman for her time. And then she runs into Raven again (of course) and it's a very fun adventure. Oliver, aka Raven, is also one of my favorite characters. Their banter makes the book. Both characters are intelligent and that contributes to a great story.

The writing is phenomenal. The dialogue is a riot. I found myself laughing out loud and surprising my husband since I was listening with headphones and he had no idea what was going on.

Kate Reading does another perfect job with the narration.This book was well worth the wait.

They're wrongly perfect for one another!

We first met Lady Clara, daughter of the Marquess of Warford, in Silk Is for Seduction, when she was unofficially betrothed to her childhood friend, the Duke of Clevedon.

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Title: A Noble Masquerade

Author: Kristi Ann Hunter

Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-09-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs to be bold and carefree. Entering her fourth season and approaching spinsterhood in the eyes of society, she pours her innermost feelings out not in a diary but in letters to her brother's old school friend, a duke - with no intention of ever sending these private thoughts to a man she's heard stories about but never met.

Meanwhile, she also finds herself intrigued by Marlow, her brother's new valet, and although she may wish to break free of the strictures that bind her, falling in love with a servant is more of a rebellion than she planned. When Marlow accidentally discovers and mails one of the letters to her unwitting confidant, Miranda is beyond mortified. And even more shocked when the duke returns her note with one of his own that initiates a courtship by mail.

Insecurity about her lack of suitors shifts into confusion at her growing feelings for two men - one she's never met but whose words deeply resonate with her heart and one she has come to depend on but whose behavior is more and more suspicious. When it becomes apparent state secrets are at risk and Marlow is right in the thick of the conflict, one thing is certain: Miranda's heart is far from all that's at risk for the Hawthornes and those they love.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable story!

I love stories with romance and suspense. This fit the bill! I will definitely be getting the next book! Thoroughly enjoyed this clean Christian novel.

Loved it!!!

This book was beautifully written, entertaining, and I loved every moment of it. I would absolutely recommend this as a clean romance story with great characters and fabulous narrator.

Lovely clean romance

A lovely romantic story with just enough mystery to keep the listener in. Well narrated and easy to listen to. A sweet clean read.

Noble......?

My 2 cents..... I don't listen to Christian books, or inspirational or anything like it. The Christian aspect in this was several times annoying (unnecessary to the story as if added to give the book another heading) and that made it frustrating as it took away from the book in my opinion. OTHER THAN THAT this was a really good book told by a most excellent narrator.

There was NO HEAT whatsoever but it didn't matter.

Basically this was a Regency Era spy/romance/mystery with some religion thrown in instead of sex, neither was needed. It worked, I mostly really enjoyed it and recommend it as creditworthy.

formulaic

Would you recommend A Noble Masquerade to your friends? Why or why not?

No, because of the Christian factor.

Was A Noble Masquerade worth the listening time?

It needs tightening up, both editing-wise and speeding up the narration just a touch.

Any additional comments?

The story was fine, if predictable. There were quite a few secondary characters, and it felt to me that the writer was setting some of them up for future books in the series. It has a very appealing premise, but the story didn't live up to its promise, IMO.

What I didn't like AT ALL was the strong Christian bent to the story. That didn't start happening until about halfway through, so I was quite surprised when it did.

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Title: The Highwayman

Subtitle: To Tempt a Highlander Series # 1

Author: Kerrigan Byrne

Narrator: Derek Perkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 510 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Audie Award, Romance, 2016

Dorian Blackwell, the Blackheart of Ben More, is a ruthless villain. Scarred and hard-hearted, Dorian is one of Victorian London's wealthiest, most influential men who will stop at nothing to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him... and will fight to the death to seize what he wants. The lovely, still innocent widow Farah Leigh Mackenzie is no exception-and soon Dorian whisks the beautiful lass away to his sanctuary in the wild Highlands.... But Farah is no one's puppet. She possesses a powerful secret-one that threatens her very life. When being held captive by Dorian proves to be the only way to keep Farah safe from those who would see her dead, Dorian makes Farah a scandalous proposition: marry him for protection in exchange for using her secret to help him exact revenge on his enemies. But what the Blackheart of Ben More never could have imagined is that Farah has terms of her own, igniting a tempestuous desire that consumes them both. Could it be that the woman he captured is the only one who can touch the black heart he'd long thought dead?

Critic Reviews:

"Captured me from page one and never let go. Romantic, lush, and suspenseful." (Suzanne Enoch, author of

The Devil Wears Kilts)

"Perkins's command of accents and tone creates a cast of delightfully diverse characters.... Perkins's range of voices and timing makes for entertaining and telling repartee between the characters as well as adds to the suspense as the real villains of this romance reveal themselves." (

AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

My Favourite yet

What did you love best about The Highwayman?

The relationship between Dorian & Farah is so beautiful more than star crossed lovers their love defies the stars.

Which character as performed by Derek Perkins was your favorite?

It is too hard to choose a favourite they were so beautifully written they each had a quality that endeared them, whether they were a Harlot of Whitechapel or a Gay Scottish sidekick, they were all lovable even Carlton to a lesser degree. Farah was the perfect heroine, strong yet not without flaws.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Sometimes I found the relationship between Farah & Dorian heartbreaking but then one of the other characters would do or say something to make me laugh outright.

Any additional comments?

This is by far my favourite book by this author to date. Each book I have read by Kerrigan has developed beyond its predecessor but this is the icing. Very different from the Druid/Berserker series (which I enjoyed also) but it was perhaps the best Historical Romance I have read so far this year. It hit all the right spots for me. The sex scenes were not steamy so much as romantic, yes even the more dubious ones. Dorian needed to stop flagellating himself and see what was right in front of his tortured soul. Farah, while not perfect, was as close as you could get and yet it did not trigger that gagging reflex that you get sometimes from reading about a character so prefect its sickening.

Excellent story

Ms Kerrigan Byrne did an excellent job writing and Derek Perkins is an excellent narrator.

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Title: The Highlander Takes a Bride

Author: Lynsay Sands

Narrator: Penelope Nederhorst

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-28-15

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 411 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A bold, seductive laird meets his passionate match in a scintillating Highland romance from New York Times best-selling author Lynsay Sands

Sword fighting, swearing, and riding astride come naturally to Saidh Buchanan. Simpering and holding her tongue - definitely not. Raised alongside seven boisterous brothers, Saidh has little interest in saddling herself with a husband...until she glimpses the new Laird MacDonnell bathing naked in the loch. Though she's far from a proper lady, the brawny Highlander makes Saidh feel every inch a woman.

She has an angel's looks, a warrior's temper, and seeks out his kisses with wanton eagerness. Little wonder that Greer is intrigued by his comely guest. When reckless desire overtakes them, he's more than willing to make an honest woman of her. But Saidh is the target of a hidden enemy, and Greer faces the battle of his life to safeguard the woman he wants above all others.

Members Reviews:

This was really good

This wasn't just a romance it was a murder mystery also. This was a really good listen well worth the credit.

Good story and plot

Liked Penelope Nederhorst narration.

Though not her best still Ms Sands did pretty good.

Good story, good plot that kept me jumping from one suspect to the other.

Love how the h was thought to defend herself by all of her brothers. Loved the banter between the H, h and the brothers.

Though a bit long at times it's a good fun listen.

A Bit disappointing

I like this authors blend of humour and strong female characters. However this story seemed rushed. And the characters lacked the depth Ms Sands normally provides.

Can I give more than 5 's please?

I always enjoy Lynsay Sands. However THIS one was exceptional! The characters are so well crafted as individuals that I not only felt as if I know them but it was as if they leapt off the page at me (or out of the earphones as it were). And I rarely get stumped by " whodunit" stories but this one kept me guessing and enjoying it!

Yes this was one incredibly well developed, expertly written, remarkably enjoyable and totally captivating tale!

NARRATOR : Another hit! There is not a single thing to be improved upon in this extremely skilled performance!

CREDITWORTHY ? Oh Yes! Without a doubt! if you want a not typical medieval scottish historical romance full of all the brawny highlanders you could ask for and a HEA, then this is it!

HEAT FACTOR: Ouch! Definitely a scorcher!!

***review edit: third listen and still love it!

idiotic.waste of time

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

This was a story that was full of irrelevant details that caused it to be slow moving. I was actually expecting the author to provide details on how to walk..I put my right foot ahead of me , then I put the left foot, then I put the right foot again..etc.

There was the scene on how to have a bath, wash your hair first, then your body, so the water is clean enough to rinse your hair....bathing 101 is not what makes for a romance.

The heroine Sade, is shot with an arrow and there is a discussion regarding what type of arrow she was shot with and the process, pull it out or push it through...yes, this was an actual discussion that took 6 minutes.

This book was a series of sex scenes with filler in between.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Nothing from this author

What aspect of Penelope Nederhorsts performance would you have changed?

Not much.