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Title: Lucianna

Subtitle: The Silk Merchant's Daughters, Book 3

Author: Bertrice Small

Narrator: Jill Tanner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In this sweeping new series about Renaissance Italy, Bertrice Small does it again with all the passion and historical splendor that has captured the imagination of her legion of fans.

After her two elder sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro d' Angelo is in the difficult position of finding a wealthy man who will have her for his wife. She has little choice but to accept the proposal of an aging bookseller - a not entirely disagreeable union in which Lucianna comforts the dear man in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shop and, with it, a sizable fortune.

Lucianna is content with comfortable widowhood - until Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsome - he's a trusted courtier of Henry VII. The Pietro d' Angelos cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love of which she never dreamed and rising in London society all the way to court of the new Tudor king.

Members Reviews:

Good book

not as good as the first and second book in the series love Beatrice Small

awesome book

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

I would definitely recommend Bertrice Small's book to a friend. Not just this book but all of her books. She is definitely is a gifted writer. Her books are so romantic, witty, and heart warming.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the fact that the heroine is independent and outspoken and knows her own mind. This is dominant trait in all of her heroines.

What about Jill Tanners performance did you like?

Great narrator, great voice. Text is clearly spoken

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

Just a happy feeling.

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Title: For My Lady's Heart

Subtitle: Medieval Hearts, Book 1

Author: Laura Kinsale

Narrator: Nicholas Boulton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-13

Publisher: Hedgehog Inc

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 673 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Audie Award Finalist, Romance, 2014

Pursued by her enemies, flattered and courted for her lands, a powerful, devious princess is desperate to reach refuge. Haunted by the shadow of the young assassin set upon her, Princess Melanthe knows that an ice cold countenance is her only protection. To succumb to love is the greatest danger of all. She can trust only one man amid the lies, the mysterious Green Knight - a true knight who never wavers once he gives his heart; a man who cannot comprehend deceit. But as an impossible love grows between them, betrayal becomes their only future.

In a mesmerizing performance, Nicholas Boulton brings Laura Kinsale's classic medieval romance to vivid life, creating a colorful world and a unique listening experience that is both true to the times and easy to understand.

Members Reviews:

Refreshingly Different

Laura Kinsale has become one of my favorite authors so when this book became available on Audible I couldnt wait to listen.

For My Ladys Heart is a unique and intelligent book that's meticulously written with vivid depth and strong characters. Because the story is written in the Middle English style it took me a while to get into the rhythm of that style. As a result, this was a bit distracting (in the beginning) because I lost some connection with the characters and the story. That being said, I recovered and began to appreciate the fact that this book did not follow the usual romance novel blueprint but delivered a refreshing, complex and fascinating story. The hero, Ruck, is a strong, devoted, loyal and moral man and the heroine, Melanthe, is a beautiful, deceitful, nasty, and cold woman. Together they make the most unusual and unforgettable pair.

Really love the narration of Nicholas Boulton. He did a wonderful job with this book.

I know there will be some that will find this book too unusual but if you are looking for something diverse with substance I think you will enjoy it.

A Masterpiece not to be missed.

Fantastic. Brilliant. Extraordinary. Incredible. Marvelous. Are there enough fawning adjectives to describe For My Ladys Heart on audio? The list could go on for pages. The book itself is amazing. The prose and the poetry of Middle English will transport you totally into the period and story and the romance of this novel. Never is a detail or word spoken that seems out of place or jars from the moment; the research and care taken to write this book is immense and I am in awe of Laura Kinsales power as a writer.

Are you not willing to try a novel with knights and princess? I am not normally a fan of historical novels that take place in the middle ages. Usually, as soon as I see the word knight I am out of there. Plus, I have seen some really bad (difficult) adaptations of Old English and ME that dont interest me to muddle through, the effort not seeming worth the pay off. So when I became a huge fan of Kinsale after reading Flowers from the Storm and bought all her books sight unseen, the last one I picked up to read was For My Ladys Heart. I thought it would be the one book of hers (plus its companion book, Shadowheart) that simply could not be enjoyed because of my dislike of this time period for romances. In fact, I did not read it for quite some time after finishing all her other books.

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Title: Spring Awakening

Subtitle: Summerset Abbey, Book 3

Author: T.J. Brown

Narrator: Sarah Coomes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-06-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The laughter of summer lawn parties fades for the men and women of Summerset Abbey, as the rumble of cannon-fire sweeps across Europe. In a changing world, they soon find that only one thing is certain: none of them will ever be the same.

Female pilot Rowena Buxton's upcoming wedding to Sebastian Billingsly is the talk of society. Rowena loves her kind, handsome fiancé, but memories of a dangerously passionate affair with a dashing flier still stir her heart..... Accepting a daring mission transporting British planes, she encounters the man whose touch sent her reeling - and whose return into her life may have disastrous consequences for her and Sebastian's future.

The defiant suffragette Victoria Buxton raises eyebrows once again by living on her own in London as a lady bachelor. Kit Kittredge is the one man who understands and adores Victoria's fiery spirit - but she rebuffs her best friend's offer of marriage time and again, choosing to join the war effort as a volunteer nurse. And on the battlefields of France, she will learn the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

After a stinging betrayal at Summerset Abbey, Prudence Tate has found love and contentment in working-class Camden Town as Mrs. Andrew Wilkes. But when Andrew enlists, everything that Pru cherishes is at risk - and she crosses a line attempting to protect him. Has she irreparably damaged their loving bond of trust?

Members Reviews:

War changes everything

The story continues with the Buxton sisters during the early years of WWI. Although this one at least had closure (unlike books 1&2) it still lacked a certain spark. The characters were just so one dimensional and the author never really went deep enough into what made them tick. I suppose I kept up with the series just hoping I would get some answers as to why the sisters made certain decisions in their lives. Unfortunately these answers never came.

I did enjoy the evolution of how the war brought change to womens rights and equalities; but I could have read that in a text book.

Its a shame because this series could have been epic, but instead turned out to be a cheap rip-off.

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Title: The Bridegroom Wore Plaid

Subtitle: MacGregor Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Grace Burrowes

Narrator: Roger Hampton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-13

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 125 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ian MacGregor is wooing a woman who's wrong for him in every way. As the new Earl of Balfour, though, he must marry an English heiress to repair the family fortunes. But in his intended's penniless chaperone, Augusta, Ian is finding everything he's ever wanted in a wife.

Critic Reviews:

"Burrowes is superb at creating connections that feel honest and real, and the side romances for Ian's siblings, treated with the same tenderness and care as her central pair, makes this tale even sweeter." (Publishers Weekly Starred Review)

Members Reviews:

Loved It - awesome!

I am absolutely in love with Ian McGregor! What a wonderful character and premise for another of Grace Burrowes impeccable and exciting books. This Victorian era Scottish Highland adventure is just the ticket for 10 hours of a sensual romance and high adventure to listen to.

Ian MacGregor as the acting laird of his clan and Earl of Balfour. Ian has the duty of saving his clan from complete ruin by marrying an heiress in order to keep the clan afloat. To that end he invites a wealthy English family to his castle so he can woo the eldest daughter Genie, a rather bored young miss. However, Ian cant help but notice Genies penniless cousin Augusta Merrick whose wit, intelligence and understanding of his situation quite endears her to him.

Try as he might Ian seems to be getting no where in his wooing of Genie and in the meantime he is growing more and more fonder of Augusta. However, after several accidents start befalling Augusta, it spurs Ians protective instincts and force him to take notice of what really seems to be going on.

Right from the very beginning one sees that Ian is more deserving of love from someone like Augusta than have to spend the rest of his life with another who cold care less for him or his clan. When Genie begins to avoid Ian as much as possible, Augusta is the one who tries to help Ian, even though it was breaking her own heart in trying to hook him up with her cousin.

Lots of hijinks go on in this deeply involved tale and with characters you will love and those yous like gone! Ms. Burrowes fills the pages with so many characters, each having a little bit of a story of their own. Ians brothers, sister, and precocious niece are a total delight and make perfect use of filling the pages with such depth the reader will feel like part of this family and drama. No doubt about it - this is one more series by the estimable author Grace Burrowes I will be following. Only one word describes Ms. Burrowes - AWESOME!!

Marilyn Rondeau

Changed Everything

What made the experience of listening to The Bridegroom Wore Plaid the most enjoyable?

This is the first audible book I purchased , so I didn't know what to expect. Hoped for different voices and such. I got everything I wanted and more. It made the book so much more enjoyable. I read/heard the book in two nights. Didn't read without voice, which curtailed reading at work. My boss was probably thrilled. : ). It is great, try it.

What does Roger Hampton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

His own voice is so smooth, all the others are so interesting and believable. It also made the characters more real and easier to follow.

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Title: Chelynne

Author: Robyn Carr

Narrator: Alison Larkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 135 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Orphaned and raised by her uncle, the feisty 16-year-old Chelynne resolves to show her gratitude by marrying the man of her uncle's choice. Bracing herself for a graying, sickly noble, the last man she expects for a husband is the dashing future Earl of Bryant, Chadwick Hawthorne - suddenly, being a loving wife doesn't seem too hard a task. But he spurns her affection and remains her husband only in name, never in deed. Tormented by unfinished business from his past and an uprising threatening his land, Chad resolves to keep his distance from everyone, including his young wife.

Chelynne will go to any lengths to ignite her husbands passion and save their marriage. But when she finally goes too far, the Earl must share his dark secret before Chelynne loses her reputation - or worse, her life.

Set during the English Restoration, Chelynne is filled with political conspiracies, family secrets, and shocking affairs, creating a deliciously complicated plot. Fans of Virgin River will love this historical novel written with Robyn's trademark zest for life.

Robyn Carr is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Virgin River series, published by Mira. Chelynne is the first of her nine historical novels, which will be reissued as digital editions in the coming months.

Critic Reviews:

"A delightful book. Robyn Carr is absolutely marvelous." (Danielle Steel)

"Adventure, danger, derring-do, as well as doings at the glittering anything-goes court of Charles II.... Carr tells an entertaining yarn." (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

A Good Book RUINED

Robyn Carr is a very talented writer who can depict characters in such a way as we feel empathy even if they are unlikable. The storyline was on point for the genre even though there were parts that I felt I had heard elsewhere. Altogether a most enjoyable book - absolutely ruined by the narrator.

I think that Robyn Carr has done an excellent job with the language of the day but Alison Larkin destroyed it. She had two female voices. The first was a silly little girl and the second was an embarrassing attempt at a temptress. She also had two mail voice. One was a quivering old man and the second was a quivering old man with a dirty mind. It was very hard to take the heroes seriously. I appreciate it very much when a narrator takes the time to perhaps read a piece before recording it so they can develop an understanding of what the author is trying to say, especially with dialogue. I got the feeling that Alison's narration was the first time she had put her eyes to the page. A lot of what she recited was an inaccurate portrayal of the scene. I found I was correcting her as I listened most of the time and this certainly detracted from the listen.

I love Robyn Carr books - all of them - but I hope she never uses Alison Larkin again.

EXCELLENT ROBYN CARR

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

No, I really like the story, but the reader was terrible

What other book might you compare Chelynne to and why?

I have heard a story almost like this one by another author

Would you be willing to try another one of Alison Larkins performances?

No

Do you think Chelynne needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Maybe with a different reader

Any additional comments?

The reader read so fast that the whole book was as one word. No pause at sentence end, no definition or emphasis.

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Title: A Bed of Spices

Author: Barbara Samuel

Narrator: Anne Johnstonbrown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-11-13

Publisher: Barbara Samuel

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The exquisite Frederica der Esslingen fled from her father's castle to the herbalist's cottage, vowing she could never give in to her father's wishes and marry the man her twin sister loved. Another man, a stranger forbidden to her, touched her very soul. A man who listened when she spoke...a man with a tumble of black curls and clever lips.... He understood her bold, searching heart. Yet he was denied her forever.

A Bed of Spices is a wildly romantic tale of forbidden love set in the turbulent middle ages. Solomon and Rica meet by chance at the herbalist's cottage and fall in love despite the divisions of religion, class, and expectations - but how can they possibly find a happy ending with so many things stacked against them? Dark, beautiful, and ultimately uplifting, this is a romance you won't easily forget.

Members Reviews:

Great story of how forbidden love can change lives

What made the experience of listening to A Bed of Spices the most enjoyable?

This a very good story, but there is darkness in it that makes want to throw up you hands and walk away from the story.

What did you like best about this story?

How authentic the story line was from true history.

Which character as performed by Anne Johnstonbrown was your favorite?

Frederica because she perseveres under tremendous odds and some how survives.

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

Yes, when the Jews are gather into a synagogue and burn to death, it my breath stop and made me want to cry for those lose souls.

Any additional comments?

Barbara Samuels or Barbara O'neal stories are fantastic, they will make you think, laugh, sigh and fall in love with all her characters.

Ok...good...hurry up... Better....geez

Would you try another book from Barbara Samuel and/or Anne Johnstonbrown?

Not sure. Mixed reviews on this one. Started slow with barely passable and bearable narration....then it picked up a bit and it got better after I became use to the narration (Really difficult in beginning HALF) .......I got bored again but listened anyway..... then.....it got better. (Hope u get the drift). Finally about 3/4 of the way through I found myself anticipating the end with a keen interest after listening for an eternity (it seemed forever!). Then it ended just as I thought it would with a bit of chagrin. Oh but wait.....THE EPILOGUE! The 'epilogue' really ruined it for me! I really wanted to like this one but just can't.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Too much 'reading' and not enough character distinction

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Title: Finessing Clarissa

Subtitle: School for Manners, Book 4

Author: Marion Chesney

Narrator: Lindy Nettleton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 03-08-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Lovely, wealthy, and well bred, Clarissa Vevian has been unable to find a suitable husband because of her terrible clumsiness. Her petite and fastidious mother, the Lady Clarendon, has tried to mold Clarissa into a dainty miss to fit the fashion, but until the fashions fit tall Clarissa, her mothers efforts are doomed to fail.

Enter Amy and Effy Tribble, chaperones-for-hire, who have seen three charges through the perils of three seasons and into the waiting arms of eligible gentlemen. Can they do this for Clarissa? Only if they can prevent her falling down the nearest available staircase instead of into the embrace of an appropriate suitor. At Clarissas approach, tea tables totter, curtains and carriages erupt into flames, and prospective suitors fall to their knees not to profess undying love but to howl in pain after being decked by an errant elbow or felled by a misplaced foot. And when Clarissa enters their home, the Tribbles fear their reputations for matchmaking success, as well as their carpets and furniture, may go up in smoke.

Confidence is what Clarissa needs, the kind of confidence that accompanies the friendly attentions of someone like the graceful Earl of Greystone, who rescues the accident-prone Clarissa from an ambush by a would-be highwayman. The earls feelings for Clarissa seem no more than brotherly, however, and Amy and Effy (when theyre not keeping tabs on their own eligible gentlemen) are determined to help Clarissa become the stately, graceful woman that will win the earls heart - and a few other battles, too.

Critic Reviews:

With customary grace, Chesney charms with this latest Regency froth. (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Too much murder & mayhem for a historical romance

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No. I have become weary of the overbearing spinster pair of Tribble sisters. Amy is coarse mouthed and Effie wails & weeps with the best of them. MC Beaton had her mind on murder when she wrote this book as there are not 1 but FOUR graphic murders in this supposed historical romance.

Would you ever listen to anything by Marion Chesney again?

Don't know.

What about Lindy Nettletons performance did you like?

Excellent narration and she does the character's voices very well.

Any additional comments?

I was expecting to like this series because I enjoyed book 1, which has no violence in it. Am disappointed in books 2-4. Really enjoyed the Traveling Matchmakers series and the Poor Relations series by Chesney.

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Title: By Force of Instinct

Subtitle: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

Author: Abigail Reynolds

Narrator: Pearl Hewitt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-24-13

Publisher: Abigail Reynolds

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet never expects to see Mr. Darcy again after his disastrous proposal in Hunsford. But what if family business required him to stay at Rosings after giving her his letter? Coming face to face with Mr. Darcy only days later could give Elizabeth a new chance to understand him... or chance for even more misunderstandings.

Members Reviews:

Interesting insight on well known characters.

While I'm not loving the takes on Mr. Bennet, Mr. Gardiner and to an extent; Georgiana- I love the insight on why Elizabeth and Darcy behave the way they do. The way each was brought up and the impact their parents had on the people they are today is believable. Georgiana isn't the super sweet, timid thing she is in P&P and the other variations but she isn't a demon and does one crappy thing, not that horrible given her station, situation and age. Of course, like other Reynolds' works there is premarital hanky-panky. Unlike the others..... Elizabeth does well in the pre game warm up but doesn't hit one out of the park each time she and Darcy are up to bat......

Embarrassing to say, but true.

Tortuous journey of Darcy and Elizabeth

Very clever use of P and P premise and details woven with more modern knowledge of psychology of young people falling in love. Self confidence and sexual shame issues of young women explored as part of Elizabeth Bennet's journey toward self knowledge. I enjoyed the ride.

well developed motivations

I have read (listened to) several of these that have very "un-austin" like romantic behavior that just dropped it all in without developing the motivations. This one does a good job of explaining the thought process of the characters as she takes them through very human emotions. very enjoyable.

Enjoyable read & performance

The storyline was very enjoyable and I wanted to keep listening all the way to the end. The reader was also excellent as for once Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth did not sound like they were sisters but male and female.

I have read this novel many times

I have read this novel many times over the years. Now was the first time listening to it. I really enjoyed it. It is well written. It contains mature bits :) a bit saucy but lovely. Highly recommended it.

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Title: Secret Song

Subtitle: Medieval Song, Book 4

Author: Catherine Coulter

Narrator: Anne Flosnik

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Roland de Tournay is a handsome rogue with a subtle wit and quick tongue. But he meets his destiny when he must rescue Daria of Fortesque - as daring, as clever, as fascinating as he is himself.

Members Reviews:

Secret Song

A very good story, I enjoy meeting why can best be called old friends from other novels.

No lingering emotion

Would you try another book from Catherine Coulter and/or Anne Flosnik?

Probably not. I do not care for Anne Flosnik as a narrator. Her nasal voice is about as appealing as fingernails on chalkboard. I was also annoyed at her mispronounced Latin when she was playing a character that was supposedly an expert in the language. There was a lot lacking in the actual storyline also. So, it made it very difficult to finish the book. I skipped hole chapters and don't feel like I missed anything since the action moved so slowly. I finished the book and had no lingering thoughts or emotion like I typically do after finishing a good book. Instead I felt I had just wasted time.

Would you be willing to try another book from Catherine Coulter? Why or why not?

No. The plot was too simple and I just did not find anything admirable in her characters. Quite the contrary.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I did not like the performance at all.

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

Hell no!

5 STARS

I love all of Catherine Coulter's books

They are exciting and wonderfully romantic and they make u feel as if u are there in the story as well. She is a wonderful writher. And I love that Anne Flosnik does the audio books.

One of my Very favorite authors.

Where does Secret Song rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Top 100 audio books.

What did you like best about this story?

Love the character development.

Did Anne Flosnik do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

She did an okay job with each character. I find her voice to be a little bit Draggy. I have listened to several books that this narrator has done and I find she seems to over act some of the characters a bit.

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

I enjoyed the story. I do have extreme reactisons, because I get very involved with the stories that I'm listening to. as far as making me laugh or cry I did laugh in parts, I got very angry in parts. I would not have been so forgiving, (***spoiler alert***) when she lost the baby that was His. Well, hell I can't even get the words out because when I think about it I get pissed all over again.

Any additional comments?

Like the author, not so much the narrator. I love books that can draw that much emotions out of me.

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Title: Her Husband's Harlot

Subtitle: Mayhem in Mayfair, Book 1

Author: Grace Callaway

Narrator: Erin Mallon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-12

Publisher: Grace Callaway

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 288 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Not quite a wife...

After a disastrous wedding night, proper Lady Helena Harteford fears for the fate of her new marriage. Disguised as a doxy, she tracks her husband down at a bawdy house to reason with him...and instead discovers the thrill of forbidden passion. An innocent ruse turns into a risky deception; how far will this once-wallflower go to win her husband's love?

Unfit to be a husband...

Orphaned at an early age, Nicholas Morgan escapes his violent beginnings to become a successful merchant - only to discover that he is the legitimate heir of the Marquess of Harteford. His transition to the ton is rocky and made rockier when he marries above him. Torn between guilt and lust, he tries to protect his sweet, innocent wife from the demons of his past. But can he safeguard her from his own raging desires?

Caught between past and present...

When a dangerous nemesis rises from Nicholas' past, husband and wife must work together in order to survive. From the drawing rooms to the stews of Regency London, they find themselves caught in a game of passion and seduction. Will true love prevail? Or is Helena destined to remain...Her Husband's Harlot?

Her Husband's Harlot was a 2010 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist.

Members Reviews:

Love, love, love this hot romance!!!

I loved loved loved Her Husband's Harlot! Both the story and the performance were first-rate. This is a different kind of Regency romance (definitely erotic and not for those wanting a sweet Regency), with characters that had me rooting for their happy ending all the way through.

There was so much I loved about the story (the steamy scenes and sexual tension between the hero and heroine, the humor, the heart-warming moments). There were lots of really funny scenes with dialogue that just sparkled. The narrator did a terrific job of doing all the voices, female and male, and the accent was spot on. I hope there is a sequel!

BE CAREFUL -- It's hard to stop listening!

If you are listening when working or driving, make sure you have plenty of time to hear BIG dollops of this one. There is an excellent chance you'll have a very hard time putting it aside to do other things in your life. The narrator, Erin Mallon, did an excellent job with a difficult character in the naive young wife who has unwittingly turned her husband away from their marriage bed. She works to woo him back and does so, but the path is twisted and dark. He is a grand character, too, full of personal doubt and misgivings, but with a sense of honor that is truly his own. A wonderful story, well enacted. Looking for more!

A Stand Out Romance

Her Husbands Harlot is a detailed, romantic, excited ride into Regency London. From the first chapter I was captivated with the story and the characters. I enjoyed reading about the relationship between Helena and Nicholas. The turmoil they faced and ultimately their HEA. It wasnt a forced ending; they gradually progress to this journeys end. Also, I enjoyed being there with Helena as she discovered her sexual awareness with herself and her husband. Very Sensual!!!! It was a good read. So much so, I didnt notice the length of the book and wanted it to continue.

Erins narration with the book was decent. I enjoyed her accent with each character.