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Title: The Proposal

Author: Mary Balogh

Narrator: Rebecca De Leeuw

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 746 votes

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Mary Balogh delights fans with historical romantic tales that touch the heart. After her husband dies in a freak accident, Lady Gwendoline Muir never dreams shell love again. So when soldier-turned-nobleman Lord Hugo Trentham stirs feelings in her that have lain dormant for years, she cant help but imagine his strong embrace. Hugo finds himself drawn to Gwen, but hes never courted a woman before. Can he muster the right words to make Gwen open her heart and love once more?

Members Reviews:

So Very Romantic!

This is such a sweet romantic story. Usually I can predict where the story will go but with this one I had no clue. I found it true to life and romantic. Couldn't stop listening. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good old fashioned romance with a good story.

Lovely characters, interesting story

I enjoyed this book so much -- the strong, likeable lovers, Hugo and Gwen. Both were damaged with scars from past hurts but had generous hearts. Neither of them gave up on life no matter their past pain and difficulties. There is humor, too. I also enjoyed reading a love story about older, more mature lovers who have had some life experience.

Just a lovely book -- perfect listening for a summer day. I liked it so well that I listened to it twice.

It was good to see how characters from previous books were doing, too. Neville and Lily, for instance. Mary Balogh's characters become old friends and it enriches the story to have characters from previous books taking part.

With eager anticipation, I look forward to more stories about the Survivor's Club.

Good enough...

The story was a little silly, but good enough. I did enjoy the listen and don't regret the purchase. I wouldnt listen to it again though. Lol

Another Balogh Hit

Would you listen to The Proposal again? Why?

Most definitely. I have read many of Mary Balogh's novels and some are true treasures. I think this might be one of them. Not her best, but very enjoyable. But the best part was the wonderful narration by Rebecca de Leeuw. I can't think of another female reader, aside from Davina Porter, who can transfix you and easily move from one voice to another and do male voices so well. Often the female readers have little quirks about their voices that drive me mad..

What did you like best about this story?

The hero, Hugo, as not born to the peerage but who tries to do what's best for his sister, but who refuses to follow all the "gentleman's" rules. And his struggle to forgive himself for what he has taken part in in the war with Napoleon. He's a hero to everyone but himself. It's a real struggle for him to love himself enough to give his love to a woman. I really liked this character.

Have you listened to any of Rebecca De Leeuws other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I'd like to have her do other Balogh stories.

Wonderful

Would you listen to The Proposal again? Why?

I certainly would. It kept my attention and did not drag in the middle. As a matter of fact I kept listening to it all weekend -- hard to put down.

Have you listened to any of Rebecca De Leeuws other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I don't think so. She has a wonderful voice and was perfect. Loved listening to her narration.

Any additional comments?

This was a lovely story.