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Title: Rise of the Defender

Author: Kathryn Le Veque

Narrator: Brian J. Gill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 32 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-15

Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

AD 1192 - Sir Christopher de Lohr is Richard the Lion Heart's champion, a man the Muslims nicknamed "The Lion's Claw". Blond, battle scarred, and powerful, he is what all men fear. After the fall of Acre, Christopher makes a promise at the deathbed of a dying comrade to marry the man's incorrigible but wealthy daughter. Christopher returns home to marry the woman, but the only thing he is interested in is her substantial dowry. He has no use for a wife and resents being forced into the marriage.

The Lady Dustin Barrington doesn't want a husband. Petite and beautiful, she is a goddess with the heart of a tomboy. When the enormous, seasoned warrior comes to Lioncross Abbey Castle to marry her, she savagely resists him. More than ever, Christopher regrets agreeing to marry the woman, but as they are forced together in a contract marriage, something strange happens.... Somehow, someway, the animosity subsides, and a gentle warmth takes its place. More and more they come to care for one another, but neither of them will admit it.

As the voyage of discovery begins, Christopher is distracted by a very important task entrusted to him by Richard. He has been sent back to England ahead of King Richard to assess the climate of the country and to assess the activities of Richard's brother, Prince John. He leaves for London to put himself in the heart of the turmoil that is going on between Richard and John and brings Dustin with him. The moment they arrive in London, an entirely new and dangerous world opens up to them.

Join Dustin and Christopher as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Evil princes, tournaments, politics, wars, and a threat to their relationship from deep inside Christopher's inner circle invade their loving and passionate world. When Christopher is reportedly killed in battle, Dustin must pick up the pieces of her shattered life and attempt to carry on. But don't count the defender out just yet...can he make it back to Dustin in time to prevent catastrophe?

Become a part of the sweeping, three-part saga in an epic medieval romance you won't soon forget.

Members Reviews:

Shame on Audible for not checking the producer's wk

The editing quality was vastly substandard. There was a missing chapter and two chapters that were placed out of order ( chapter 11 should have been 12 and chapter 12 should have been 11) , and one entire chapter repeated not to mention all the "cuts" that were to happen and never did due to slip ups. There were scenes that would have the same sentence repeated and the first was not cut out or the narrator would say "again" and repeat what he needed to and it was all there. Shockingly enough it seems no one bothered checking the editing job since the length was so long. Very disappointing.

The story itself was wonderful. It was long enough to be three books. As the reader you will feel an emotional ride. Saddened, happy, shocked, elated and disappointed all throughout the book. Wait and purchase after the errors are corrected otherwise you will be frustrated to no end.

31 HOURS OF EXCITEMENT!!!

Kathryn Le Veque has written a gripping story that grabs your attention from the beginning and never lets you down. This book was so emotionally riveting to me that at one point I literally threw my ipod across the room! Of course, I picked it back up... but the point is.... I've never done that before with a book.

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Title: A Heart's Disguise

Subtitle: A Journey of the Heart

Author: Colleen Coble

Narrator: Devon O'Day

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In the aftermath of the Civil War, a young woman searches for her lost love at the edge of the West.

The Civil War has destroyed Sarah Montgomerys marriage before its even begun.

After Sarah receives word that her fiancé, Rand Campbell, has been killed fighting for the Union, her brothers and ailing father persuade her to pledge herself to Ben Croftner - despite her strong misgivings. But when Sarah finds out that Rand is in fact alive - and that Ben Croftner knew it - she indignantly breaks off the engagement and goes in search of Rand.

But Ben Croftner does not take rejection lightly, and a single woman with a sick father makes an easy target. When Sarah is abducted by her treacherous fiancé, Rand finally comes to her aid...only to reveal that he has been posted at Fort Laramie, Wyoming, and intends to take her there as his wife.

But could Sarah leave her dying fathers side for the love of her life? And what plans are forming in the jealous heart of Ben Croftner?

Members Reviews:

Too short

Just get started into the story and it's over. I like the theme I like the storyline it was just too short.

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Title: Moonfire

Subtitle: Australian, Book 1

Author: Linda Lael Miller

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

An American beauty stranded by a shattered promise on Australia's vast shores...

After sailing to Australia only to find that the man who asked her to marry him has no intention of fulfilling his part of the bargain, Maggie Chamberlain vows to shape a new life for herself in Sydney. Then arrogant, wealthy Reeve McKenna captures Maggie's untried heart, thrilling her senses with the sweet, dark rush of desire. But Reeve cannot be hers alone, for he is obsessed by his search for his beloved brother James, lost two decades before.

Reeve's fierce hunger for the Yankee beauty is not yet love, and Maggie wants both the breathless pleasure of his passion and the full surrender of his heart - or nothing at all.

One of America's most romantic writers, Linda Lael Miller brings the white-hot passion of Moonfire to the Australian frontier country in this sensuous story of two lovers bound by desire.

Members Reviews:

Very enticing, Didn't want to stop listening!

Any additional comments?

Great story. Characters you grow to like and villains you love to hate. It's a story with twists and turns that make you keep listening and when you are forced to hit the pause button you want to get back to it as soon as possible. Linda Lael Miller did a great job on this one!

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Title: Beyond the Sunrise

Author: Mary Balogh

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

From the New York Times best-selling author of the Survivor's Club novels comes "an epic love story" (Publishers Weekly) of intrigue and deception and the promises that can break a heart...

"I will love you all my life and even beyond that." Even at 15, Jeanne, the privileged daughter of a royalist EmigrE, knew what she liked: Englishman Robert Blake, bastard son of a marquess. Yet his questionable birth rendered him forbidden. Forced to part, they were still young enough to believe in tomorrow. But as time passed, that brief ephemeral flirtation at Haddington Hall faded into memory.

Eleven years later in Portugal, during the Peninsular Wars, they meet again, both of them spies, and destined to be working on opposing sides. He is now a captain with the British army. She is the widowed Marquesa das Minas - sometimes going by the name Joana da Fonte. However for only one of them does the flicker of recognition still burn. Amid the fury of war and in the shadow of secrets, passion flares once again. But for Joana and Robert, each entrusted to a dangerous mission that demands deception, falling in love could be the most dangerous risk of all.

Members Reviews:

Couldn't bear to finish listening

I agree with the reviewer who wonders if this could have been written by Mary Balogh. Some of her books are so delicious but this one was so painful to listen to that I couldn't get past the first half. The "Heroine" is SOOOO annoying and the story line is so predictable that I kept wishing they would just get on with it and finish so I could move on to another story. This whole soldier series has been so lacking in the magic of Mary Balogh's other books but this one is definitely the worst. Makes me sad since I have loved many of her other books. If you like strong, compassionate heroines who work hard to overcome difficulties, this book is not for you. If you like a whiny, selfish, self-centered heroine who torments the hero for 14 hours of listening, then jump right in!

Love Mary Balogh but this was the worse

Would you ever listen to anything by Mary Balogh again?

Yes, I read all her books.

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

She is worth listening to. She portrays the characters very well.

Any additional comments?

I usually do not write comments but this time I felt the need to warn others. Usually the hero has the too big ego but this time it was the heroine. I love a strong female character but this one had no honor or respect for others. She is self-centered and beyond liking.

This could not have been written by Mary Balogh.!

Any additional comments?

I listened to this book for the first 3 1/2 hrs. I kept thinking that it had to pick up soon, this was Mary Balogh after all. I have read and listened to most of Mary Balogh's books and even when I was not completely happy with any book, none of then was as bad as this one is. If this book had been my introduction to Mary Balogh, I would not have ever tried another. That saddens me,,as I fear that may have happened to someone, and they might have missed the many wonderful books written by Mary balogh that so many of us have read and re-read over and over again.

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Title: A Marriage of Inconvenience

Subtitle: The Endearing Young Charms, Book 3

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Charlotte Anne Dore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A marriage of convenience becomes a rollicking adventure in this historical romance.

He stated quite bluntly--and much to Isabella's relief--that theirs would be a marriage in name only. But neither Harry nor Isabella was aware of the other's disguise, contrived in vain to thwart the impending nuptials. Isabella was not the selfish ice princess she seemed, nor was Harry a mincing dandy but rather a merry profligate.

A search for buried treasure and a thwarted suitor out for revenge add adventure to the marital mayhem as two hearts discover that love lies no further than the nearest kiss.

Members Reviews:

The Funniest and Most Fun!

This is a perfectly wonderful story, full of Regency silliness, comical characters and handsome and beautiful heroes and heroines. It is pure fun and reminds me of Marion Chesney's sisters series.

Worst book ever! Encourages Rape Culture.

This book loves rape and hates women. A woman goes walking alone, gets attacked by a rapist, and the hero says she brought it on herself, as if being a woman were an invitation to rape. Her attacker is overcome with passion for her, and can't control himself. If he loves her, he should have her.

Heroine suddenly overcomes lifelong fear of men simply because her young friend tells her that she's too sheltered and treating women like objects is normal. She is unphased by being abducted, suddenly falls in love with the man she hates, who has been lying to her and insulting her the whole time. She loves him because he saved her (because he was too cowardly to tell her the truth and too controlling to let her make her own decisions) and assures her that there are good men in the world, who respect women and would never treat women as objects. He then treats her like an object, by pinning her down and threatening to keep her there until she agrees to marry him. He INFORMS her that she will be coming with him to the wars, no matter how dangerous it is, because he wants her in his bed to do whatever he wants with. Having saved her from one dude who only wanted her body, he goes ahead and strips her and climbs on top. Very respectful. He can't help it because his passions are too great and that's what she gets for being beautiful and having a nice figure. His passion actually angers him and drives him to treat her badly. WTF?

Nobody levels with anyone else. Main characters are unlikable, boring, carry on their stupid charades way too long, not funny. Then, it just ends.

Had a few good moments

I read this free on KU. There's no doubt about this being the weakest series that I've read by this author. The stories do stand alone and it's not necessary to have read any of the other books. Here the h is very beautiful but she was scarred when she witnessed a bit of an orgy by accident when she was younger. She's terrified of the interactions between men and women so during her first season she put on an ice princess facade and any of her suitors. When it happened during her second season, her parents decided to arrange a marriage for her with the son of an Earl. The H, who is the said son, heard about the beautiful Isabella and decides to put on a fop persona whenever they come in to contact. In the background there is a villain, who was one of the h's rejected suitors and he is out for revenge.

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Title: Great Protector

Author: Kathryn Le Veque

Narrator: Michael Troughton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-14

Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

1402 A.D. - Eighteen years ago, Sir Richmond le Bec, a knight in the service of Henry of Bolingbroke, was tasked with a mission of great importance. Young Henry had an affair with a married woman who bore him a child, and the woman's husband vowed to kill both his wife and the child she birthed. Richmond was charged with taking the baby to safety and acting as her protector. Even though Richmond has risen to become Henry's greatest knight, the protection of his illegitimate daughter has been his most important task. For eighteen years he has watched over the girl, ensuring her health and safety, as she is raised by another family, unaware of her true identity.

The Lady Arissa de Lohr has always loved Sir Richmond, the man who she believes is only a family friend. The powerful, handsome knight has always been in her heart and on the day of her eighteenth birthday, she can no longer keep her feelings to herself. Although she has been pledged to Whitby Abbey since infancy and knows that, upon reaching maturity, she will be delivered to the abbey as a novice nun, she has no desire to be sequestered away from Richmond. She loves the man, and she will have him.

Richmond, too, is deeply in love with the young lady he was assigned to protect. As she became a woman, his feelings turned from friendly concern to romantic admirer. Confessing their feelings to each other is only the beginning of their adventure, for dark forces are at work against both Arissa and Richmond, threatening to tear the lovers apart.

King Henry goes to battle against Owen Glendower, who has been made aware of the king's secret illegitimate daughter and seeks to claim the girl to use against her father. Richmond is caught in the middle, protecting Arissa from the Welsh Rebels even as he fights Henry to keep her from being committing to Whitby.

Intrigue, battles, life, death and love blend in the greatest story yet of true love and the lengths Richmond will go to in order to have his beloved Arissa. He is more than willing to risk his life for the her in this epic tale of ultimate romance.

Members Reviews:

Amazing!

Any additional comments?

Okay, so I've never really gotten into audiobooks before. Mostly because I've always been able to find enough books to occupy me and I never really thought I'd enjoy them. But I was shocked to realize that I actually loved them. They make things much simpler when you're busy to read a book and the narrator can really bring the book to life.

I did enjoy the sweet romance between Richmond and Arissa while it could also get hot. But the one thing that threw me off whenever it was mentioned was the age difference. That was the one thing that sort of took away from their rather sweet romance when it was actually mentioned.

It sort of approached different conflicts before backing away a bit. But it also meant that there were several conflicts going on at once. One external, the other more so internal. Overall, it kept my attention and made things easy to follow.

You honestly felt the character's pain and joy throughout the book. Partly from the narrator but also through the words that he was reading.

I enjoyed this audiobook and I'll definitely have to try some more audiobooks in the future.

Great story and narration

But the ending was abrupt and left me thinking Ms Veque ran out of time or words. Too bad as the story was engaging.

Great Story!

Kathryn is a fantastic spinner of tales.

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Title: Return of the Highland Laird

Subtitle: A Highland Force Novella, Book 4

Author: Amy Jarecki

Narrator: Dave Gillies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-19-14

Publisher: Amy Jarecki

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

An untimely tempest transports two miserable and lost souls to England's Abbey Wood where they stumble across each others paths. Lady Jane, a battered woman and accused murderess - Laird Alexander, fleeing his keep after blaming himself for the accidental death of his wife. Both souls must heal their wounds. Both souls have reason to keep their identities hidden. This misshapen pair discovers each needs the other - though neither is willing to admit dependence. Alexander must return to his kin and resume his laird's mantle. Lady Jane must clear her name and find forgiveness. But before healing can begin, it is essential they learn to trustand love.

Members Reviews:

Oh My Laird!

Such a sweet highland romance. Loved that the author took these two characters out of their regular environment for them to begin a new life together. I hope there's more to come with glimpses of these characters in future books of their clan perhaps.

If you have the chance, listen to the whole series from start to finish.

Exciting, captivating & thrilling romance.

Which character as performed by Dave Gillies was your favorite?

No one does a Scottish accent better than a scots man. Dave is great.

Any additional comments?

You can't fight destiny! Living all alone in a small cottage with her dog as her only companion, Lady Jane fears someone will return her to her husband's home and put her on trial for murder. A woman with a dark secret, learning how to care for herself without all the privileges she once knew, finds a Highlander badly beaten and near death on her step.

Laird Alexander feels responsible for his wife's death and his newborn son is a constant reminder of his dead wife. Needing time alone, he sails off without any true destination in mind. Alexander finds himself on English soil, badly beaten and left for dead. As Alexander continues to heal and Lady Jane continues to care for him, love begins to blossom between them. Destiny has it's own plans for these two lost souls, and soon find themselves in each other's arms. Seeking comfort, refuge, or just wanting to feel alive, becomes an experience neither one of them can forget or deny. I loved this story. I was on the edge of my seat with excitement. An absolute must read.

Loved it

This was another delightful story is full of passion, adventure, and I glad that both Alexander and Jane found love and each other, despite so many interferences from greedy and spiteful people.

I discovered another great voice in Mr. Gillies', easy to listen to, warm and passionate. Looking forward to listen to more of his narrations.

Wonderful!

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed both the story and the narration. It was a great escape and a wonderful romance. Who can resist Highlanders? :)

Highly recommend reading or listening to this.

I enjoyed listening to the story of Jane and Alexander. Alexander's guilt over the loss of his wife did not keep him from helping the secretive Jane. Despite the brutality of her late husband, Jane recognized her feelings for the Highlander.

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Title: Netherworld

Author: Kathryn Le Veque

Narrator: Brad Wills

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-14

Publisher: Kathryn Le Veque Novels

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

1197 A.D. - Smarting from the loss of his betrothed, Sir Keller de Poyer has learned not to trust women. A bear of a man with a brilliant mind, Keller is socially awkward but an accomplished knight. He is so accomplished in fact that his liege William Marshal gifts the man with lands in Wales for his meritorious service. But there is a catch - in order to secure the lands and titles, he must marry the Welsh heiress.

And so begins the journey into the Netherworld - a castle with a dark reputation and an heiress who hides her own terrible secrets. Death lives at Nether and Keller is caught in the maelstrom. Can he save his new wife from danger and betrayal before it's too late?

Members Reviews:

Consistently Good Writer!

I have listened to many of Kathryn Le Veque's books and she always writes interesting stories that are emotionally charged. You can always count on her books to be filled with true to life dialog with believable challenges along the way. This book also has light humor to keep you smiling. The narration of Brad Wills adds emotion and excitement to this Medieval tale.

I recommend this story to those who enjoy a good story along with a sweet romance. ;-)

Wonderful story excellently told

Mr. Wills brings to life any story he is narrating and this one is no exception. Loved it from beginning to end.

Emotionally Gripping!

What did you love best about Netherworld?

It literally swept me away to another fantastic world! It's filled with all kinds of emotions, sadness, hope, joy and happiness! When Keller meets Chrystobel, his future wife, he suddenly senses that something is wrong and that the resident of the castle are hiding dark secrets. The story grabs you and holds you until the very end.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sir Keller de Poyer was my favorite because he was a respected knight and a great protector but he was, also awkward with people. This made him a refreshing and unique character!

What about Brad Willss performance did you like?

Brad Will has done it again! His voice was perfect because it was the way I imagined Keller's voice.

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

I never listen to an audio in one sitting, I prefer to taste it chapters by chapters. Listening to audio, relaxes me! And since, I'm a huge fan of Kathryn Le Veque's medieval novels, it's always a delight to listen to her stories. They totally captivate me!

Any additional comments?

If you love a story filled with strong emotions and rich characters, then I highly recommend NETHERWORLD!

love all of her books. wish Brad Wills narrated al

love all of her books. Wish zbrad Wills could narrate all of them. cant waot to read more.

Netherworld will leave you changed

Any additional comments?

Once again, Im captivated by this author-narrator team. I had the opportunity to listen to this audio twice. Second time around, it was just as exciting and suspenseful as the first. A great production from start to finish. Ms. Le Veques stories intensify emotions with her captivating plots. She brilliantly draws the reader/listener emotionally--hook, line and sinker. You love, laugh, hate, stomp your feet, and ultimately draw swords and daggers, ready to do battle, alongside hero and heroine.

Nether Castle, located in Ireland, is controlled by Gryffyn, a madman, son to the Laird.

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Title: To Tame A Lady (The Reluctant Bride Collection)

Author: Megan Bryce

Narrator: Maureen Cavanaugh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Megan Bryce

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Come back to a time when manners are everything and rules are made to never be broken. Come back to a time when men are in charge and women do what they are told...

Yeah, that never happened.

Welcome to Megan Bryce's Regencyland, where ladies with backbone get what they want. Where a woman can thumb her nose at rules and care little for convention, and yet somehow, unexpectedly and most reluctantly, find love.

To Tame A Dragon

Lady Amelia Delaney is known for her sharp tongue, no-nonsense attitude, and sizable fortune. Numerous suitors have tried to win her hand for the money, for the challenge, and for a rather unfortunate bet. She knows the unflattering reasons behind her numerous proposals- can she ever accept that a man would want to marry her just for herself?

Jameson Pendrake is a devil-may-care dandy who cares for naught but fun and fashion. But behind his laughing green eyes lies a dark history, and he calls off his wedding because of his fear of repeating the past. He can not simply give up on the idea of marriage- a wife is the best defense against the yearly crop of scheming mothers and their frilly daughters. But to allay his fears he needs a woman strong enough to laugh in the face of his past. A woman unflappable, unwavering, and unbroken. He knows just the woman. The trick, it seems, is in getting her to accept.

Members Reviews:

Run of the mill.

He is a rake she is a sharp tongued, strong willed lady. No No No, I wont be with you. ok...I Do. epilog their children run around the garden with their ever attentive parents. Sigh. why do I bother.

So Sorry Miss Cavanaugh

This book in no ways can hold a candle to others in this series. The best part being that by skipping this this volume it won't adversely effect reading the remaining. To me it feels as if Miss Bryce didn't particularly like writing this story and there was a deadline so she decided not to invest any of herself and to just get it over with. I hate when and otherwise decent writer deliberately shots herself in the foot.

Great books

I just love these books! There laugh out load good. Please, please write more. I can't wait for all of Megan's books to be in audio

flawed characters and good story

spoiler alert probably.

be warned.

right, so Amelia who is fiesty and called the dragon, was once the subject of gossip due to a scandal she wasn't part of.

as usual for these types of books, feisty just seems to mean a bit rude and snarky.

Amelia's got a large dowry so shes alright.

Jameson is a dandy. he doesn't want a wife and so gets kicked in the nads by his betrothed as he cancels wedding one day before.

the exfiance, Clarice, becomes Amelia's bff as she tries to help her after Jameson's refusal.

pros:

Clarice and robin the supporting characters are nicer than the main ones. trust me, you'll be cheering them on.

cons

I honestly don't see what these people see in each other. he's a fashion forward arse and shes a pain in one.

the lack of caring about the lower classes or the mention of them is annoying.

the narrators posh voice is grating until chapter three, but gets into stride. I wouldn't expect much from her man voices.

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Title: Unlaced by the Outlaw

Subtitle: Secrets in Silk, Book 4

Author: Michelle Willingham

Narrator: Sue Pitkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 176 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A lady and an outlaw...

When straitlaced spinster Margaret Andrews tries to stop her headstrong younger sister Amelia from eloping with the wrong man, the last thing she expects is to be caught in a coach accident. Stranded in Scotland with a dangerously handsome Highlander, she must put aside her genteel sensibilities and learn to survive.

Cain Sinclair rescues the prim and proper Margaret, but he knows she'll never want a man like him. As a self-proclaimed sinner, he lives his life from one day to the next. He unravels every thread of decorum she possesses, tempting her to throw away propriety.

Margaret sees a man worth saving, but Cain fights her efforts to reform him. When Cain risks everything to save his brother from the hangman's noose, Margaret must break all the rules to get him back... or lose him forever.

Members Reviews:

Review

I enjoyed reading the whole series of the Andrew sisters. Finding their true love in the most unlikely places. I laughed I cried and was surprised by the hidden suspense. Good reads.

Margaret's Story; Disappointing Narration

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Sue Pitkin?

Sue was better in the first 3 books, but this was not good. Her men's voices were never the best, but yikes. The voices she used for Henry and Beatrice was grating, seriously grating on the ears and nerves. The villains, while also grating, were understandable. The other men were just plain irritating. Cain Sinclair's voice had a sinister quality, one that I found out-of-character. Margaret's voice was not consistent, which bugged me. I keep a log of Good and Bad narrators. This book caused me to move Sue Pitkin from Good to a new category: So-So.

Any additional comments?

This is the fourth and final book in the Secrets in Silk Series. While it's predominantly the story of Margaret Andrews, the 25-year old unmarried second Andrews sister, it pulls in a lot of details from the other three books. It ties some loose ends, and even gives us a pleasant surprise in the epilogue.

Margaret is the straight-laced daughter (as in "unlaced"), the good daughter, who always obeyed all the rules, sought to please her parents, and complied with British societal mores. She gets caught up in an attempt to save her sister, Amelia, who was drugged and kidnapped by an English Lord. (Amelia's story is book 3.) However, Margaret is involved in a serious accident while searching for her sister. Book 4 tells the story of her accident, recovery, and return to her parents' home in Scotland.

This is another good book in the series. Honestly, I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. Given Margaret's personality (even though I knew the book would have some spicy parts) I thought it would be a good story to sum up the series while telling her story. Although it was all that, it had a story all its own that was full of action and intrigue. I liked it!

Didn't like this narration

This was okay and a good way to wrap up the series. The story was enjoyable enough if one doesn't look too deep.

What really ruined this for me was the narration. For some reason, in this final book in the series, the male voices on this audiobook were horrid. The narrator just missed the mark.