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Title: The Countess

Author: Lynsay Sands

Narrator: Sarah Coomes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-11

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 647 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The fairy tale courtship did not turn into a happily-ever-after....

Not until her husband dropped dead, that is. He had been horrible enough to Christiana during their short marriage, and she was not going to allow the traditional period of mourning to ruin her sisters' debuts as well. So she decides to put him on ice and go on as if nothing's happened....

Until the real earl appears. Richard Fairgrave had every intention of confronting his villainous twin who had robbed him of his name and title - only to discover that he had died. Quietly assuming his identity, Richard must now deal with a maddening desire for his ravishing inherited "wife" - certainly a gold digger and possibly a murderess. And Christiana must deal with an unwanted new "husband"... and they both must figure out what to do before the ice melts!

Members Reviews:

Entertaining!

I'm with the majority on this book....I thought it was funny and entertaining. It was romantic with just enough silly humor to keep me smiling. It is a good escape when you need some silly in your life. I realize everyone has a different sense of humor but if you enjoy silly romantic fun then you will enjoy this! If you enjoy only serious romances all the time then you probably need a good laugh. Try laughing sometime its good for you!!

Laugh out Loud Funny Romance

Would you listen to The Countess again? Why?

Yes, I will almost certainly be listening to this one again. It is so funny and entertaining. When I sought out this book it was just the perfect comedic touch I needed on a rough day.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Get your daily dose of laughs.

The Countess most enjoyable

Would you listen to The Countess again? Why?

Probably. Very entertaining.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Countess?

When Richard showed up at the ball.

Which scene was your favorite?

Love scene with Dickie's body in the bed.

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

At first, the narrator was a bit of a distraction with a strong accent, but I changed my mind and found her to be a delightful reader. I enjoyed her very much....she was especially great with her change of voice for each character.

Any additional comments?

Some parts I found quite "steamy". Loved it. Kept my mind off of my everyday worries.

Loved it

I guess humor like many things is all relative. I thought this book was hilarious, verging on slapstick. I could just imagine the shenanigans in my mind. It is farfetched and silly, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you take everything literally, maybe this isn???t your cup of tea, but if you want escapism and some laughs this is it.

Screwball comedy will make you laugh out loud!

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

So far, The Countess has no comparison. I did not expect a historical romance to be so laugh-out-loud funny. I have never had that experience before. I hope to find other books like it.

What about Sarah Coomess performance did you like?

Sarah Coomes is like the William Shatner of historical romance narration. Her pacing tends to the over-dramatic, with oddly-timed, suspenseful pauses in her phrasing. She was perfect for this book! So much of the humor was in the delivery, and Sarah Coomes was spot on.

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

I laughed so many times, which was wholly unexpected.

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Title: Somewhere I'll Find You

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1176 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The toast of the town.... All London is at Julia Wentworths feet and anything she desires is hers for the asking. But the glamorous leading lady guards a shocking secret: a mystery husband whom she does not know, dares not mention... and cannot love.

For years Damon Savage has been searching for the stranger his parents wed him to without his consent, hoping to legally free himself from matrimonys invisible chains. And he is astonished to discover his bride is none other than the exquisite lady hed hoped to make his mistress! But though his wife by law, Julia will never truly be Damons until he conquers her fears, his formidable rivals... and her proud, passionate, and independent heart.

Members Reviews:

Moving

"Somewhere I'll Find You" is a well written story about an arranged marriage between a Duke's heir and an extremely wealthy family's daughter. Julia's father wants a titled husband for her, and the Duke needs money to cover his gambling debts, and restore the family finances. The catch--Damon is 7 years old and Julia is 4 years old when the marriage takes place.

Lord Damon and Lady Julia know they are married, but have never met since they were children. The arranged marriage ruined both their lives. Neither are free to marry another, have children, nor lead a normal life. Julia rebels and runs away to become an actress and Lord Damon searches for her for years without success, wanting to right the wrong committed by their parents when they were children. Having taken over the finances of the Dukedom, using the money received from Julia's father, Lord Damon makes wise investments and becomes one of the foremost wealthiest men. He wants to get an annulment, see that the "bride" money is returned to Julia, so they can get on with their lives.

Busy taking care of the family Damon has not had time for fun in his life, but one night he walks down to the village during May Day; an ancient public spring festival with dancing, singing. He sees a pretty girl and on impulse asks her to dance learning she is a actress in a little known theatre, but names are not exchanged. He kisses her and leaves, but doesn't forget her. Years later he meets her again, without recognition. She has changed her name and is a well known actress. The attraction is still there. At a party to raise funds for the theatre she meets Lord Damon, and recognizes the name as her husband, but he has no idea who she is.

It's a moving story that any lover of Historical Romance should find entertaining, I certainly did.

Rosalyn Landor gave a perfect performance. Kleypas and Landor are an unbeatable combination for our listening pleasure. Well worth a credit.

Fantastic!!!

This is one of my favorites from Kleypas. I enjoy the steady incline of the plot and the intricacies of each character, but my favorite is how she closes her novels. The epilogue leaves the reader with true closure and a warm heart. More than anything I enjoyed the narrator. Rosalyn Landor is by far the best. I don't know how she does it, but the male characters sound rough, masculine, and sensual, while the female characters are delicate and beautiful. This is a must read!!!

I'm glad I found it...

A story by Lisa Kleypas and narrated by Rosalyn Landor is an automatic buy for me. All the stories are good, interesting and romantic.

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Title: Devil in Winter

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-30-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2178 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A DEVILS BARGAIN

Easily the shyest Wallflower, Evangeline Jenner stands to become the wealthiest, once her inheritance comes due. Because she must first escape the clutches of her unscrupulous relatives, Evie has approached the rake Viscount St. Vincent with a most outrageous proposition: marriage!

Sebastians reputation is so dangerous that 30 seconds alone with him will ruin any maidens good name. Still, this bewitching chit appeared, unchaperoned, on his doorstep to offer her hand. Certainly an aristocrat with a fine eye for beauty could do far worse.

But Evies proposal comes with a condition: no lovemaking after their wedding night. She will never become just another of the dashing libertines callously discarded broken hearts

which means Sebastian will simply have to work harder at his seductionsor perhaps surrender his own heart for the very first time in the name of true love.

Members Reviews:

Such wonderful Series

So far I love all the books in this series. This one is charming, romantic, and sexy. I cant say enough about this series. I highly recommend!

The Blueprint of Historical Romance

Would you consider the audio edition of Devil in Winter to be better than the print version?

Equal but Different. Both Are FANTASTIC

What did you like best about this story?

St. Vincent, he is quite the character. He plays the heartless rake, who is hiding all his pain of the losses he has experienced.

Along comes Evie,

A Self Proclaimed Wallflower who is abused by her oh so proper family. St. Vincent begins to see Evie's strength and loyalty, and soon wishes to be part of that circle.

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She is the best.

Her characterization of St Vincent is brilliant!

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

Loved the relationship bewteen Evie and her Father, (Gambling club owner Ivo Jenner, who is introduced in the novel Dreaming of You)

The relationship between Evie and Cam Rohan ( who gets his own story in Mine Till Midnight)

and of course St. Vincent and Evie....it's hysterical when she lectures him..and how the relationship changes after a little twist of fate....

Any additional comments?

You will love this book, but be careful,, reading this book may make you a historical romance junkie

Gentle lady finds a Knight disguised as a devil

If you could sum up Devil in Winter in three words, what would they be?

Surprise, Salvation, Love. Evangeline Jenner, the most timid of the wallflowers needs the help of Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent and he finds out that she is the salvation he needs too. It is nice to see their love develop. A very good book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sebastian is really my favorite though I also like Evangeline. It is fun to watch them learn and grow with each other. Sebastian does not realize he is looking for salvation of any kind. He is so afraid of failing in life as his father failed him. The two of them help each other to be what they should be.

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

As always she just does an excellent job of narration. My one exception here is the voice she chose for Sebastian. Unfortunately, it takes so much away from him as a rake and lover. I wish she had chosen a different one for him.

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Title: Provocative in Pearls

Author: Madeline Hunter

Narrator: Polly Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-02-10

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Their marriage was arranged, but their desire was not...After two years, Grayson Bridlington, The Earl of Hawkeswell, has located his missing bride Verity Thompson. Coerced into marrying Hawkeswell by her duplicitous cousin, Verity fled London for the countryside. Now, the couple must make the most of an arranged marriage-even if it means surrendering to their shared desire.

Members Reviews:

I couldn't listen to the 'heroine' a second longer

I have listened to hundreds and hundreds of audio books the majority being historical romance. In all that time I have NEVER had a extreme reaction to a specific character and I have NEVER been so disgusted that I HAD to turn it off. I am very tolerant actually, listening to awful narrators just to hear the story, or tolerating a story just for the sake of getting to the ending. I have more trouble finding faults with the experience overall then anything else, since I consider a book to be just a book, meaning one authors idea for a story and to be appreciated for what it is on it's own, not in comparison with any other. BUT my reaction to this was extreme! I don't doubt that to read this story it may be perfectly enjoyable. And I don't doubt that the narrator delivering any other book would be fantastic as she is quite good. But Polly Lee must have decided that Verity is even a more selfishly awful creature then she is in order for her portrayal of her to be so exactingly extreme. She may have hit the nail on the head since I don't like her, Verity that is. She is such a dislikeable bitch that I couldn't 'listen' a minute more!!! Her personality became offensive to me, which is how she is written and obviously meant to be I am sure, but she sounds like such a hatefully selfish bitch that I couldn't stand to HEAR her! So is my extreme hateful reaction due to how well she is written or how she is delivered? I enjoyed every other word that the narrator spoke... but my enjoyment of the book was totally driven to hatred by Verity. Perhaps it was both. Since she is the goal post of this book it's hard to differentiate. In other words... maybe the author did this one charactar so well and the narrator delivered her so exacting that it spoiled any hope the book had of being good.. and perhaps wading thru it would have lead to something enjoyable, but after hours of nothing but Verity I couldn't bear it any longer. Perhaps part of the tale is her transformation... which would make it a great book. But I had wasted enough time and run out of patience long before any hint of it.

Will I try another by this author? I don't dare!

Will I buy another with Polly Lee? I have heard her before and never had a bad thing to say, she is an exceptional narrator!

CREDIT worthy, not in my humble opinion. It felt like self inflicted punishment since I wanted to shut it off longggggg before I did.

HEAT factor... just my contempt for Verity. If things got steamy later I couldn't say.

Generally... leave this one alone, read it maybe.... but only listen if you are totally unaffected by a specific unlikeable character.

Fun Story, Good Reader, One Audio Editing Flaw

This was my first Madeline Hunter book, but it won't be my last (especially since I didn't realize when I downloaded it that it was the second book in a series!).

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Title: It Happened One Autumn

Subtitle: Wallflower Series #2

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1751 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

It happened at the Ball.

Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways werent entirely the thing. And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, Londons most eligible aristocrat.

It happened in the garden

When Marcus shockingly and dangerously swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a consuming passion for a man she didnt even like. Time stood still; it was as if no one else existedthank goodness they werent caught very nearly in the act!

It happened one autumn.

Marcus was a man in charge of his own emotions, a bedrock of stability. But with Lillian, every touch was exquisite torture, every kiss an enticement for more. Yet how could he consider taking a woman so blatantly unsuitableas his bride?

Members Reviews:

Great Second Book in the Wallflower Series

This book is even better than book one "Secrets of a Summer Night." It has romance, mystery, intrigue, and some whit. If you like historical romances you will love this one. Wonderful book.

Did not like main female charactor's voice

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I was irritated by the way Ms. Landor portrayed the voice of the main female character. It made me hate the main character by the end of the book. I realize she was to be outspoken, but it came across as arrogant. Also it took me half the book to get used to her male voices.

All in all the story was ok, I will read the series in book form and skip this narrator.

Yay for the wallflowers

Love this book in audio and just as much in print. The wallflowers series is such a breath of fresh air for historical romance. The characters are lively and different and don't let the normal restrictions stop them from having a wonderful time.

Lillian and Marcus are easily my favourite couple of the series. They are completely different and manage to find love in each other that makes me sigh every time.

A wonderful romance novel.

Lovely

Any additional comments?

Lillian's character is wonderful. Love strong women and she is certainly strong. Marcus is strong, rich and willful as well. A strong hate/dislike relationship changes to a passionate one. As expected from Lisa Kleypas, she ends this book with an incident that proves to both leading characters they love one another with much passion. This discovery then leads to an admission of love which Lisa K's characters often find difficult to do until the very end. It was time well spent.

On my Top five Historical Romance list....

I have spent every available minute of the past three days listening to this story and inLOVED it!!! It was much better than the first book in the Walflower series. Lillian Bowman is an untamed American heiress looking for a husband. Marcus Westcliff is a British aristocrat who seems to be uptight and conservative. They really know how to get under each other's skin and push every button. But all the fighting was masking a very powerful passion.

This book is very funny, romantic, with red hot passion and very unexpected situations happening. I don't like to give spoilers but what happens towards the end was a big surprise and gave a lot of curiosity to see how the hero of the next book could possibly be redeemed.

Narration: Rosalyn Landor did an excellent job narrating this book. Very good accents and I could easily distinguish each character.

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Title: Honor's Splendour

Author: Julie Garwood

Narrator: Anne Flosnik

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-29-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1493 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In the feuding English court, gentle Lady Madelyne suffered the cruel whims of her ruthless brother, Baron Louddon. Then, in vengeance for a bitter crime, Baron Duncan of Wextonthe Wolfunleashed his warriors against Louddon's domain. Exquisite Madelyne was the prize he catured...but when he gazed upon the proud beauty, he pledged to protect her with his life.

In his rough-hewn castle, Duncan proved true to his honor. But when at last their noble passion conquered them both, she surrendered with all her soul. Now, for love, Madelyne would stand fast...as bravely as her Lord, the powerful Wolf who fought for...Honor's Splendour.

Members Reviews:

Julie Garwood writes the best Highlander books!

If you like highland romance books than you can't pass her books up. These books are so captivating & passionate. Her books are worth the credit!

Good Book, Bad Narrator

I've read this Garwood - and several of her other works - many times and was delighted to see that it's now at audible.com but was disappointed to see that Anne Flosnik as narrator. Ms. Flosnik does a satisfactory presentation of female voices, however, she consistently destroys male voices. She makes male characters sound like arrogant, expiring Darth Vaders making them - IMHO - boring and unlikeable. I think Simon Prebble does a much more credible presentation.

narrator is distracting, story is wonderful

What did you love best about Honor's Splendour?

Strong characters and a compelling setting lay a firm foundation for a good read.

How could the performance have been better?

At the beginning of the book the narrator ends most every sentence with a breathy sigh and continues to repeat unfortunate choice of cadence frequently throughout the book - it distracts repeatedly from the story.

Any additional comments?

The narrator has a good variety of character accents. It seems that she's working so hard on her accents that she looses her ability to vary her cadence and tenor.The story was well written and compelling and I'll look forward to reading 'Garwood's work again.

Great book. Bad narrator

The book was awesome like the rest of Garwood's book, but gosh, The narrators voice was bland and irritating.

A Beautiful Story

Julie Garwood is a very talented author. I have enjoyed reading most her books, and this one didn't disappoint. How ever good the story, how ever great the characters, it is the talent behind the pen that makes a good book GREAT. Garwood does a wonderful job with character development and dialogue, her descriptive writing makes her stories live. Her writing and Anne Flosnik's narration transports you into the story, it's as if you are watching it unfold.

Set in medieval times, "Honor's Splendour" is about a baron seeking revenge for his sister's rape. He plans to kidnap the sister of his enemy; an eye for an eye--a sister for a sister. It begins when Baron Louddon has Baron Duncan of Wexton, known as "The Wolf", undressed and tied to a post in the middle of winter to freeze to death, so there would be no marks on his body. Madelyne (the sister of his enemy) plans to escape her brothers abuse, but first she feels compelled to save the poor warrior from certain death. Not knowing he is there to kidnap her; she frees him and he captures her.

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Title: The Bride

Author: Julie Garwood

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3842 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Though his kisses fired her blood, shadowed secrets from Alec's past threatened Jamie's happiness. She brazenly resisted him - until one rapturous moment quelled their clash of wills, and something far more dangerous than desire promised to conquer her heart...

Members Reviews:

Awesome!!

I am a devoted Julie Garwood Fan..So I was very

happy when the Unabridged version of this book

became available. The Bride was one of Garwoods

earlier books and if you haven't read any of her

historicals I recommend that you do. The Bride as all the elements that a true love story is made of.

An Audible Favorite!

If you could sum up The Bride in three words, what would they be?

Delicious * Emotional * Austen-ish

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bride?

From beginning to end, I found myself captured by this story. The Bride, by Julie Garwood is very Austen-ish in the quality of her character development and story telling. I loved this book.

Have you listened to any of Rosalyn Landors other performances before? How does this one compare?

Rosalyn Landor's performance is spectacular.

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

I could not put this book down, and listened to it well into the night.

Any additional comments?

More...more...more

Witty, delightful and wonderfully woven!

What a fabulous story Julie Garwood has woven! Enriched with memorable and lively characters who are daring, compelling and so rich with life, they all but burst from the pages! Set against the wild landscape of the Scottish Highlands, this captivating tale weaves a spell and keeps the reader entranced to it's most satisfying conclusion. Simply a Gem!

Wonderful narration by the talented and versatile Rosalyn Landor!!

Pleasant surprise.....I laughed so hard it hurt!

I'm not into historical romance novels, but I have found a soft spot for highlander stories, and this one was awesome!

Imagine a feisty English Woman ordered by her King to marry a Scot!!!! Oh yes...a nasty Scot who can't be trusted...did I mention there is this horrible rumor that he killed his first wife? Perpetuated by her own father who is sure it wasn't on purpose, just probably a beating that went too far....oh yeah....she is SOOOO happy! How will her father survive? She does all the hunting, the tax collecting, the cooking, the mediating, the protecting....sure she has 4 older sisters, and a father, but SHE is the one that runs the house!

Imagine a dominating Scottish Laird who has been ordered by HIS King to marry an English Baron's daughter!!!! Oh yes....a cold hearted always crying useless English Lady who probably can't even ride a horse! Did I mention there was a handy stable hand who told the Laird that all the lady liked to do was drink tea and pray all day?

This book made me laugh so hard my husband thought I was having an asthma attack! The dialogue between these two strong willed people was wonderful! They bait each other like an old married couple each trying to get the upper hand in their sparring match of words...so delicious! And yes, there are some steamy scenes thrown in just to make it one of the all around best books I have ever listened to. Thanks for the daily deal audible, this one I would have paid list price for!

Wonderful

I really enjoyed this book and the narrator was brilliant, worth the listen.

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Title: Tempt Me at Twilight

Subtitle: Hathaways, Book 3

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1018 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor with wealth, power, and a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal - only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust.

And she was everything he needed....

Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy - except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the world at arm's length...but the sharp, beguiling Poppy demands to be his wife in every way that matters.

Still, as desire grows between them, an enemy lurks in the shadows. Now if Harry wants to keep Poppy by his side, he must forge a true union of body and soul, once and for all.

Members Reviews:

The Hathaways crack me up!

So far Tempt Me At Twilight is my favorite Hathaway story. Although based on the reviews for book 4 that might change. I love the Hathaway family. They are witty and fun and always make me laugh. This is a fun/easy listen and Rosalyn Landor is excellent! I would suggest starting with book 1 first, but this would make a great stand alone story as well.

Laugh with the Hathaways!

Easy read involving the eccentric Hathaway family, each family member with their own quirks and nuances. The dialogue can be very funny...which is a real plus with me. Simply an endearing series...read in order to fully appreciate the dynamics of the group.

I Love it ..I Love It!

I have read many romance novels.. Listened to anyway.. This is the perfect combination of romance, intregue & just fun. A Joy to Listen Too.

Hero is the sexiest of nearly all Kleypas heroes

If you could sum up Tempt Me at Twilight in three words, what would they be?

Harry Rutledge totally does it for me. Right up there with Sebastian Lord St. Vincent.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tempt Me at Twilight?

just read it.

What about Rosalyn Landors performance did you like?

She's incredible. Both male and female voices right on. Characters completely distinguishable and lovely to listten to.

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

I've listened to it twice so far. I like to savor them, if I can.

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Title: Seduce Me at Sunrise

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-07-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1193 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. But this handsome Gypsy is a man of mysterious origins - and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. So Kev refuses to submit to temptation...and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate.Then, Win returns to England...only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. It's now or never for Kev to make his move. But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny - or risk losing the only woman he has lived for...

©2008 Lisa Kleypas (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Love it! Love it! Love it!

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

Seduce Me at Sunrise is the second book in the Hathoway's series, and it is a book you will not want to put down. I would definitely recommend it to any of my adult friends.

Lisa has a gift for developing very likable characters, that as a reader, you begin to invest your time in getting to know. I love this family of misfits! They are precious, and funny, and loyal. They love each other as a family should, with "warts and all".

You will definitely want to begin with the first book in the series, "Mine Till Midnight", where you will first be introduced to the Hawthorn family, and learn the story of Amelia, the oldest Hawthorn sister and Cam, a wonderfully exotic man who is half gypsy, and half Irish. Their story will capture your attention, and lead you to Seduce Me at Sunrise, where we learn about Winn, Hawthorn sister #2, and Kev. I just downloaded the third book in the series and plan to begin tonight.

Rosalyn Landor is always an amazing performer. I have downloaded several books (including those by Lisa Kleypas) based on the fact that Rosalyn would be the reader. Her voices are amazing and realistic. I have enjoyed each book I have downloaded where she read.

This series of books will provide a full well-rounded experience of emotions. The reader is immediately captivated by the clearity of the descriptions, whether it be a character or setting, and with each word, the books are more difficult to put down.

DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK...DEFINITELY WORTH THE CREDIT!

OMG! This series is amazing!

This is definitely one of the sweetest romance novels you'll encounter because the deep love that resonates between Win & Kev isn't based on lust, but an innocent love they built during childhood. It's very easy to cheer for these two lead characters. Win has to do the impossible because not only does she have to convince Kev that her childhood illness is in the past, but she also has to convince him that despite differences in background, he is worthy of her love. But, what makes this story (& the whole series) absolutely delightful is the nontraditional Hathaway family. This loving & hilarious family don't care what society thinks of them. More importantly, they will do anything to keep each other safe and happy.

As usual, Rosalyn Landon does an excellent job as narrator.

Don't skip this book.

Where does Seduce Me at Sunrise rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I started to skip this book because of the review I read.

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Title: Mine Till Midnight

Subtitle: The Hathaways, Book 1

Author: Lisa Kleypas

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-31-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1494 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Wealthy beyond most men's dreams, Cam has tired of society's petty restrictions and longs to return to his "uncivilized" Gypsy roots. When the delectable Amelia appeals to him for help, he intends to offer only friendship - but intentions are no match for the desire that blindsides them both. But can a man who spurns tradition be tempted into that most time-honored arrangement: marriage? Life in London society is about to get a whole lot hotter....

Critic Reviews:

"The author's sensitivity to the prejudice endured by the Roma (Gypsies) adds a measure of grim reality that is creatively offset by Rohan's discussion of Roma beliefs and superstitions. Kleypas's effortless style makes for another sexy exploration of 19th-century passion and peccadilloes, riveting from start to finish." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

It's different from the book - but not abridged

It's like the whole book is here because it's almost 10 hrs long, the only thing is the Christopher Frost in the book is Amelia's old fiance' and he pops up throughout the entire book and is a problem in the end. In this version Amelia meets Christopher Frost in the last hour of the narrated book and only knows him as one of her brother's friends. The story is a great story, but without it being read how it truly is written it comes up just a tad bit lacking. When you've read it you expect it, but those of you haven't read the book, it does not deter from the story and you will enjoy it very much. I just found it odd....

Missing part of the story. NOT unabridged

Any additional comments?

Disappointed that part of Amelia's story line is missing, or has been altered concerning her former relationship with Christopher Frost.

Abridged version - buyer beware

What disappointed you about Mine Till Midnight?

This book was misrepresented. It is an abridged version although it was advertised as unabridged.

What was most disappointing about Lisa Kleypas???s story?

Amelia's back story is missing in this version.

Any additional comments?

I think Audiable should take responsibility for false advertising

Love Cam & Amelia's Story

I love Cam & Amelia's story, and was so happy that Cam got his own book. However, even though this says it's "unabridged," it seems like it is an abridged version, as it leaves out a whole sub-plot from the paperback version of the book involved Christopher Frost, and only puts him in as a minor character towards the end of the book. Otherwise, it's a wonderful book and I thoroughly enjoyed. Listed to it twice and read it twice!! I'll eventually do the same with the other Hathaway books. Leo and Cat's story is my second favorite, as it's fun to see how they progress through the books.

Cam&Amelia THEY'VE CUT YOUR STORY.

What did you like best about Mine Till Midnight? What did you like least?

Anytime Cam and Amelia were together. Awesome. So very, very disappointed when I realized this was not the unabridged version as advertised.

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

The relationships between these two, very different, ethnicities and how comfortable Amelia was with Cam, and with herself.