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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780063312029

Series Statement: Mischief & Matchmaking

Content: " A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other8212 the lesbian Bridgerton/Parent Trap you never knew you needed!Gwen has a brilliant beyond brilliant idea. It's 1857, and anxious debutante Beth has just one season to snag a wealthy husband, or she and her mother will be out on the street. But playing the blushing ingenue makes Beth's skin crawl and she'd rather be anywhere but here. Gwen, on the other hand, is on her fourth season and counting, with absolutely no intention of finding a husband, possibly ever. She figures she has plenty of security as the only daughter of a rakish earl, from whom she's gotten all her flair, fun, and less-than-proper party games. Let's get them together, she says. It doesn't take long for Gwen to hatch her latest scheme: rather than surrender Beth to courtship, they should set up Gwen's father and Beth's newly widowed mother. Let them get married instead. It'll be easy she says. There's just...one, teeny, tiny problem. Their parents kind of seem to hate each other. But no worries. Beth and Gwen are more than up to the challenge of a little twenty-year-old heartbreak. How hard can parent-trapping widowed ex-lovers be? Of course, just as their plan begins to unfold, a handsome, wealthy viscount starts calling on Beth, offering up the perfect, secure marriage.Beth's not mature enough for this... Now Gwen must face the prospect of sharing Beth with someone else, forever. And Beth must reckon with the fact that she's caught feelings, hard, and they're definitely not for her potential fiancé. That's the trouble with matchmaking: sometimes you accidentally fall in love with your best friend in the process. "

Content: Biographisches: " Emma R. Alban is an author and screenwriter. Raised in the Hudson Valley, she now lives in Los Angeles, enjoying the eternal sunshine, ocean, and mountains. When she isn't writing books or screenplays, she can usually be found stress baking with the AC on full blast, skiing late into the spring, singing showtunes at the top of her lungs on the freeway, and reading anywhere there's somewhere to lean. She is the author of Don't Want You Like a Best Friend and You're the Problem, It's You . " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Two debutantes scheme to bring their parents together, only to stumble into love themselves in a romp of an audiobook. It's 1857, and London's season is about to begin. Mary Jane Wells portrays Beth, who must find a suitable match so that she and her widowed mother have a place to live. Wells's voice is unsteady as Beth tries to make her way in society but warms when she meets Gwen. Morag Sims's lively voice suits the rowdy Gwen, who takes Beth under her wing. When they spy possible sparks between their parents, they begin to scheme. Wells and Sims's warm, energetic narrations highlight the fun of the story, and help listeners feel the blossoming romance that grows between Beth and Gwen. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine"

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062475725

Series Statement: The Ravenels

Content: " A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys's determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen's gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys's enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with... Marrying Mr. Winterborne "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Narrator Mary Jane Wells deftly brings to life the rocky romance between Lady Helen Ravenel and commoner Rhys Winterborne. With their impending marriage threatened, the gentle Lady Helen has to learn to trust the bold Rhys. Wells expertly conveys the heroine's shyness and the hero's sexiness, especially his delicious Welsh accent. She also captures Lady Helen's vivacious twin sisters. Listeners were introduced to Lady Helen and Rhys in Kleypas's prior book, COLD-HEARTED RAKE. This book can stand alone, but having listened to the earlier work adds to the pleasure. S.B. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine"

Note: Auszeichnungen: Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine:Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award Winner - Best Book

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062908858

Series Statement: The Ravenels

Content: " 2020 Audie Winner – Romance Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband's life a misery, and she'll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than West Ravenel. West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn't bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She's the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent the most devilishly wicked rake in England. Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past? Only the devil's daughter knows... "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The listener is immediately immersed in this historical romance featuring Phoebe, Lady Clare, and West Ravenel. Phoebe is a widow who travels to a family wedding, where she meets West, a reformed scoundrel who tormented her late husband when they were boys at school. Narrator Mary Jane Wells's rich voice lends itself to the story. West has matured and developed a wonderful sense of humor, and Wells has the listener warming up to him. Phoebe has two young sons whom Wells endows with appropriately youthful voices. Phoebe is the daughter of Evie and Lord St. Vincent, characters from Kleypas's Wallflower series. While listeners need not to be familiar with that series, those who are will enjoy this visit with old friends. S.B. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine"

Note: Auszeichnungen: Audio Publishers Association:Audie Award

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062663986

Series Statement: The Ravenels

Content: " New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London's most notorious yet irresistible rakes . An eccentric wallflower . Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she's ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger. A cynical rake . After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn't be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil's own bargain. A perilous plot . After succumbing to Gabriel's skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil's bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:A teaser at the end of Kleypas's previous Ravenels book, DEVIL IN WINTER, left fans clamoring for this new installment. Listeners of the series will remember Pandora from the first two Ravenel books, and she really shines here. Mary Jane Wells perfectly captures Pandora's na�vet�, outspokenness, and frustration with a society that marginalizes women.The leading man in the story is the son of longtime Kleypas favorites Sebastian and Evie. While this new story doesn't inspire quite the same regard as its predecessor, it's a well-written and superbly narrated romance with an endearing heroine. Wells particularly excels at the dialogue scenes, bringing the listener right into the story. L.C.L. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine"

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062992567

Series Statement: Wallflowers

Content: " Quirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can't find a husband by the end of her third London season, she will be forced to marry a man she hates the ruthless entrepreneur Matthew Swift. Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, so she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . anyone . other than Matthew. What she doesn't count on, however, is Matthew's unexpected charm, or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams. But when a scandalous secret is uncovered, it could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies. "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. "

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062996695

Series Statement: The Ravenels

Content: " Everything has a price . Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. Anything or anyone is his for the asking. It should be simple to find the perfect wife and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he's determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love the one thing he can't give. Everything except her . Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra's reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he's been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants or does he? There's one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride: Never underestimate a Ravenel. The chase for Cassandra's hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from January 13, 2020 Opposites attract in spectacular fashion in the sixth Victorian-era Romance in bestseller Kleypas’s Ravenel series (after Devil’s Daughter ), which pairs a true romantic with a cynical intellectual. Lady Cassandra Ravenel has turned down many proposals, holding out for real feeling. That doesn’t stop railway magnate Tom Severin from asking for her hand within moments of meeting her. Though she ignores his proposal, the shrewd businessman fancies her from just a glance and sees winning her as a thrilling challenge. His pursuit leads the pair to grow close. But when Tom starts to feel more than lust, he abruptly ends their budding friendship to avoid the liability he feels his emotions pose on his cold, calculated life, leaving a smitten Cassandra confused and hurt. They continue to run into each other, and their physical and mental attraction proves too strong to ignore. When one of Cassandra’s scorned suitors slanders her reputation, Tom is determined to protect her. The plot is well-balanced, the pace steady, the characters deliciously complex, and the chemistry electric. Returning readers will also be pleased by cameos from characters from earlier installments. Kleypas fans and first timers alike will fall in love with this refreshing romance." Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Narrator Mary Jane Wells draws the listener into the world of the British aristocracy. When wealthy Tom Severin meets Lady Cassandra Ravenel at her sister's wedding, he feels an immediate attraction. But Severin prides himself on having precisely five emotions, and love is not one of them. Wells voices him with a calm, cool arrogance. Cassandra, on the other hand, wants to marry for love. Wells does an excellent job with the various secondary characters--from Cassandra's upper-crust family to the young urchin, Basel, whom Severin takes under his wing. When Cassandra's reputation comes under attack, Severin steps in to save her. As he comes to realize his love for her, Wells brings additional warmth to his character. S.B. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine"

Note: Auszeichnungen: Audio Publishers Association:Audie Award Nominee

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062842176

Series Statement: The Ravenels

Content: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can't resist her.A woman who defies her time Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett's skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he's ever known. "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Narrator Mary Jane Wells delivers the author's depiction of late-1800s London and the romance between Dr. Garrett Gibson, England's only female physician, and Ethan Ransom, a former detective with Scotland Yard. Wells does a wonderful job with Ethan's light Irish brogue, which grows thicker at times. Kleypas describes his voice as dark velvet, and Wells delivers. Ethan cares for Garrett but feels he must keep his distance because of a dangerous situation he's in. Ethan is also an illegitimate relative of the Earl of Ravenel. Wells effectively brings Wes Ravenel, the Earl's brother, to life, especially his sense of humor. Listeners will find themselves rooting for Ethan and Garrett and looking forward to hearing Wes's story in a future installment. S.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: February 5, 2018 Kleypas sets the implausible fairy tale of Garrett Gibson, the only woman doctor in 1876 England, in working-class Clerkenwell, but this sanitized version of London has the squeaky-clean artifice of a toothpaste commercial. Garrett, a constable’s daughter, nonetheless earned a degree from the Sorbonne and, at age 28, has a state-of-the-art surgery plus a side gig subsidized by tycoon Rhys Winterborne (familiar from 2016’s Marrying Winterborne ). Into this frankly unbelievable life slouches Ethan Ransom, a kind of Victorian James Bond who spends Tuesdays shadowing Garrett on neighborhood rounds. This makes him conveniently available to rescue her from inevitable harassers. He agrees to tutor her in street-fighting skills, and they scarcely resist the ensuing onslaught of lust. Ethan is a double agent engaged in taking down his corrupt government boss, and Garrett doesn’t know the risks she’s taking by getting involved with him. There’s a sense that Garrett has been cast as a doctor to excuse a liberal salting of research nuggets, and Ethan’s Kama Sutra –derived erotic skills are annoyingly orientalist. Such details do give an uncommon flavor to a familiar suspense plot, and the anatomical dialogue, while expected, is still good for a chuckle, but there’s little here for anyone other than series fans. Agent: Mel Berger, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment. " Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: February 15, 2018 Strong-minded, intrepid to a fault, and the only female medical doctor in England, Garrett Gibson is devoted to her clinic, her duties at the workhouse infirmary, and caring for the people who need her. Even walking the precarious streets of Clerkenwell doesn't faze her--until she is accosted by a trio of drunken soldiers. Luckily, Ethan Ransom, a former police officer, now a government operative, and Garrett's self-appointed guardian, steps in to help. Naturally, Garrett is annoyed, but when Ethan offers to give her a few self-defense lessons, she grudgingly agrees, setting the stage for a romance that soon becomes more than a fling and dangerous in ways she'd never imagined. A fearless heroine and an Irish hero confront traitors, assassins, and a diabolical government plot--as well as each other--in a multilayered story that skillfully interweaves gripping suspense with bitter resentments and tangled family dynamics. VERDICT Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate, this compelling, thrill-laced Victorian romance is another superb series entry. Kleypas ( Devil in Spring ) lives in Washington State. Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. "

Note: Auszeichnungen: Audio Publishers Association:Audie Award Nominee

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062683939

Series Statement: Girl Meets Duke

Content: " When girl meets Duke, their marriage breaks all the rules... Since his return from war, the Duke of Ashbury's to-do list has been short and anything but sweet: brooding, glowering, menacing London ne'er-do-wells by night. Now there's a new item on the list. He needs an heir which means he needs a wife. When Emma Gladstone, a vicar's daughter turned seamstress, appears in his library wearing a wedding gown, he decides on the spot that she'll do. His terms are simple: - They will be husband and wife by night only. - No lights, no kissing. - No questions about his battle scars. - Last, and most importantly... Once she's pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again. But Emma is no pushover. She has a few rules of her own: - They will have dinner together every evening. - With conversation. - And unlimited teasing. - Last, and most importantly... Once she's seen the man beneath the scars, he can't stop her from falling in love... "

Content: Biographisches: " Tessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:A battle-scarred duke in need of an heir. A vicar's-daughter-turned-seamstress in need of payment. When Emma barges into Ash's library wearing a wedding dress, he takes the opportunity to fulfill both of their needs, complete with stipulations to ensure this will be only a marriage of convenience--no love required or desired. Mary Jane Wells skillfully voices the characters, their attitudes and attributes enlivened throughout her performance. Wells's portrayals highlight Ash's pompous attitude, Emma's intelligent, humorous personality, and butler Mr. Khan's caring yet long-suffering disposition. The listener feels transported to the Regency-era London home--and bedroom--of the Duke and Duchess of Ashbury. A fun story with a delightful narration. A.L.S.M. 2018 Audies Finalist � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from July 31, 2017 Dare’s delightful Girl Meets Duke series commencement unites two wounded souls in Regency England, as a duke meets his match in a seamstress. The Duke of Ashbury desperately needs an heir, and he decides to ask seamstress Emma Gladstone to be his wife after she demands payment for his former fiancé"

Note: Auszeichnungen: Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine:Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee - Best Book

Language: English

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780593346976

Content: " An artist stumbles upon a naked duke and an unlikely love story begins in this captivating Victorian historical romance. 160 When Royal Academy painting student Lucy Coover trips over a naked man passed out in an East End alley, she does the decent thing. She covers him up and fetches help. Trouble is, she can't banish his muscular form from her dreams as easily.160 Compelled to capture every detail, she creates a stunning portrait but is forced to sell it when the rent comes due. What160 could be worse than surrendering the very picture160 of your desire? Meeting the man himself.160 Anthony Philby, Duke of Weston,160 is nobody's muse.160 Upon discovering the scandalous likeness, he springs into action. His infamous family has been torn apart by shame and secrets, and he can't afford more gossip. Even a whisper may jeopardize his inheritance and160 his chance at independence.160 His plan is simple: burn the painting, confront the artist. Or rather, it's simple until he meets Lucy and decides to offer the bewitching young artist a devil's bargain.160 He'll help save her foreclosed home, if she'll help repair his family&rsquo, brutal legacy. An160 irresistible passion ignites between them, but when danger strikes, Lucy and Anthony must risk everything... for a love that might destroy them both."

Content: Biographisches: " Joanna Lowell lives among the fig trees in North Carolina, where she teaches in the English department at Wake Forest University. When she's not writing historical romance, she writes collections and novels as Joanna Ruocco. Those books include Dan, Another Governess / The Least Blacksmith , The Week , and Field Glass , co-authored with Joanna Howard." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Narrator Mary Jane Wells doesn't miss a step in delivering this entertaining and well-crafted love story. When beautiful Lucy Coover, an art student at the Royal Academy, stumbles across a drunk, naked, and very handsome man passed out in an alley, she can't help but later paint him in his magnificent and easily recognizable altogether. Happily for the listener and Lucy, that man turns out to be Anthony Philby, Duke of Weston, a determined hellion who can't risk any scandal, and the romantic sparks fly. Wells is equally skilled at portraying the Duke's upper-crust British accent and Lucy's working-class voice. Wells also infuses each of the supporting characters with a distinct and appropriate accent, easily recognizable and well selected. A most enjoyable listen. A.C.P. � AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine"

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780063093164

Content: " New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas returns with an enthralling and steaming romance between a Scot with a mysterious past and strong-willed lady looking for adventure8212 and love.The devil never tries to make people do the wrong thing by scaring them. He does it by tempting them. Lady Merritt Sterling, a strong-willed young widow who's running her late husband's shipping company, knows London society is dying to catch her in a scandal. So far, she's been too smart to provide them with one. But then she meets Keir MacRae, a rough-and-rugged Scottish whisky distiller, and all her sensible plans vanish like smoke. They couldn't be more different, but their attraction is powerful, raw and irresistible. From the moment Keir MacRae arrives in London, he has two goals. One: don't fall in love with the dazzling Lady Merritt Sterling. Two: avoid being killed. So far, neither of those is going well. Keir doesn't know why someone wants him dead until fate reveals the secret of his mysterious past. His world is thrown into upheaval, and the only one he trusts is Merritt. Their passion blazes with an intensity Merritt has never known before, making her long for the one thing she can't have from Keir MacRae: forever. As danger draws closer, she'll do whatever it takes to save the man she loves . even knowing he might be the devil in disguise. "

Content: Biographisches: " New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She's a RITA award-winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: May 31, 2021 Kleypas continues her winning streak with a thoroughly engrossing crossover between her Regency Wallflowers series and Victorian Ravenels novels. Three years after Lady Merritt Sterling’s husband’s death left her in charge of his shipping firm, a costly accident brings the bold, magnetic businesswoman—eldest daughter of an American heiress and the Earl of Westcliff—into close contact with client Keir MacRae, a strikingly handsome, rough-hewn whisky distiller. Both are surprised to find themselves so strongly and immediately drawn to someone so different. Merritt is far above Keir’s touch, and Keir, from the remote Scottish island of Islay, dislikes city life and English society. Complicating their budding relationship are a series of increasingly dangerous calamities, from broken casks, to a stabbing, to a warehouse “blown to smithereens”—all pieces of a deadly mystery to which a popular member of the Wallflowers family holds the key. Social differences notwithstanding, Merritt and Keir are kindred spirits: practical, grounded, and kind, they grew up well loved and loving. But losing her husband after less than two years of marriage and, pivotally, not being able to have his children broke Merritt’s heart. That issue’s clich233" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from June 15, 2021 A Scottish distiller, a businesswoman in Victorian London, an explosive attraction. Kleypas' beloved Wallflower/Ravenels series crossover continues with the next generation of feisty descendants, this time Lord Marcus and Lady Lillian Westcliff's widowed daughter. Drawn irresistibly to a client of her shipping company, Lady Merritt Sterling coaxes an equally smitten Keir MacRae to spend a night with her. While convinced that their unequal birth and upbringing make them ill-matched for a real relationship, Keir tells himself it's a memory he can cherish forever. But disaster strikes soon after, allowing Kleypas to deploy the classic nursing a hurt lover to recovery trope, with a twist that turns Merritt and Keir's bond into a variation of the second-chance romance. As the search for the cause of the attack on Keir leads to questions about his birth, a favorite Wallflower character looms large, with plenty of clues (including the title) to tell the reader why our hero is mistaken about his lineage. The third act is slightly anticlimactic, with all the nonromance action having occurred in Act 1 and served as a plot device to bring the romance and other relationships into being in Act 2. While Kleypas takes no risks to push her oeuvre in new directions, the novel abounds in the vintage pleasures of her writing: finely drawn characters,a tactile, sensuous style in both the sex scenes and the landscape descriptions,banter that illustrates the emotional compatibility of romantic partners,dual points of view that show both the hero's and the heroine's interior lives,moving moments of familial ties,and glimpses of couples from other novels to assure us that love lasts forever. Undemandingly pleasurable and guaranteed to go on the reread shelf. COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. " Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from August 13, 2021 In the seventh installment in Kleypas's Ravenels series (after Chasing Cassandra ), Lady Merritt Starling has been running her late husband's shipping business since his death in a shipwreck the year before. Her well-ordered life is disrupted by the arrival of Keir MacRae, a Scottish whisky distiller who has come to London to sell his wares. Their chemistry is scorching, and the relationship develops quickly but feels complete. Both characters have strong backstories and personalities, which makes their eventual romantic pairing more satisfying. A suspense plot adds conflict and danger to the novel without overwhelming the romance, aiding the connection between the characters. Kleypas easily juggles plot lines, characters, and relationships,the novel never feels disjointed despite having many different elements. Her excellent characterization adds depth to familiar plot points. Longtime readers of Kleypas (Wallflowers series,The Hathaways series) will welcome the return of some of her most beloved characters, who retain the charm of their initial appearances while still maturing. VERDICT A must for historical romance lovers. Fans of Kleypas in particular will find this books essential. --Brigid Black, Lucius Beebe Memorial Lib., Wakefield, MACopyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(5): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Narrator Mary Jane Wells's sparkling performance immerses the listener in late-nineteenth-century England in this romance between Lady Merritt Sterling and Scotsman Keir MacRae. Lady Merritt runs her late husband's shipping company. When Keir brings his whiskey to London, passion flares between the two. Wells uses an authentic-sounding Scottish accent that thickens as Keir experiences both passion and frustration. Someone is trying to murder him, lending mystery to the romance. Wells's portrayal of Lady Merritt's cheerful personality sparkles throughout the story, offering a wonderful contrast to Keir's Scottish accent. Wells's engaging narration, coupled with the mystery surrounding Keir's past, makes for a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. S.B. � AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine"

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