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Good story, not as good storytelling

Total
4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-15-25

The first half of the book is very slow but stay with it, the second half pays off. I wouldn’t call the trope “enemies to lovers”. It’s more like “indifferent, if unwilling, acquaintances to lovers” but that actually works perfectly for this story. When Blythe and Everard do start finally falling, the fall is hard and their tender moments are oh-so-sweet. And little brother Orin is an absolute charmer! He steals the show for certain.

Amy Scanlon’s narration was…..odd. There were times when it was perfect: the emotion, the inflection, the accents all wonderful. And then there were times she would use this nasally, sneering voice that made my skin crawl. Lines that should have been innocuous ended up sounding sinister or downright creepy. It was off-putting and even distracted from the story at times.

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Fun Regency Rom-Com

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-08-25

A fun, lighthearted clean romance with witty banter and well developed characters. While the trope is familiar, Audra Wells does a great job of keeping the story unpredictable and the conclusion satisfying. And those kissing scenes are just perfect!

I don’t love books with a male & female narrator. I find the back and forth of hearing characters in 2 different voices jarring. However, both of these narrators did a splendid job and compliment one another nicely.

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Book Hangover Kinda Story

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-07-25

This was such a great book! I’m not usually a fan of time travel — it’s just not my thing — but the characters are enchanting, the story compelling and so very well written. I’ve read a number of Sarah M. Eden’s books and this is hands down my favorite. I didn’t want it to end and cannot wait until the next in the series.

Also, the narration was fabulous!! Mary Jane Wells does an incredible job with each accent and with the emotional deliverance. She really brings this story to life.

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Clever Story

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-15-25

I love Sophia Holloway’s smart style of writing and her sharp humor. Mary is a realistic blend of brash confidence that hides deep insecurity. Sir Rowland’s attraction to her is heartwarming and his responses to her behavior are mature and thoughtful. I appreciated this aspect a great deal as I tire of authors leaning on the miscommunication trope so often.

Also, Matt Addis is a fantastic narrator. The timbre of his voice reminds me of Alex Wyndham. I could listen to him read dictionary entries.

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Sweetest of Romances

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-13-25

Sally Britton never disappoints. Jack and Juniper’s story is sweet and charming and just makes you smile which is exactly what you expect from this series. It’s so refreshing to read a lighthearted, clean, low-angst romance that gives you warm and fuzzies. A perfect cozy read.

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Fun, Quirky Characters

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-12-25

This story is fun and funny and exceptionally well written. Sophia Holloway’s writing style is very reminiscent of Georgette Heyer — she has such a way with words! Her characters are delightfully quirky and the plot rambles along in the most enchanting way, I could hardly bear to put the book down. I loved every minute of it.

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Unique Concept

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-02-25

I found the setting for the book (turn of the century circus) incredibly fascinating and I thought that Mabel and Jake were both compelling characters. I had a hard time getting into the first couple chapters but, overall, thought the story was pretty good. It’s not one I will reread, though.

The narration was a little dull and I think that is why I had a hard time in the beginning. But it improved once I sped it up to 1.25x.

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Best 2 Out of 3

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-17-25

The concept for the book was intriguing. I’ve read quite a few short-story anthologies and even series with multiple authors and a common theme. But this was the first multi-author book I’ve read that wove the stories together in such a way with a unified epilogue.

I enjoyed 2 of the 3 stories excessively and would’ve been delighted to read them as full length novels in their own right. The other story fell flat for me, though, and by its last few chapters I was frustrated and just wanted it to finish so I could move on to the rest of the book.

All 3 authors, however, did a beautiful job portraying different aspects of the Great War to form one multi-dimensional picture. Many books and movies focus only on the foot soldiers or pilots on the front line but there were so many other ways that brave men and women gave of themselves to serve.

The narrators all did a lovely job, even if accents weren’t exactly spot on. A narrator can make or break an audiobook and I thought each one pulled you into the story in their own way.

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Better Than I Expected

Total
4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-03-24

Class difference is one of my least favorite tropes. There are usually moments that are heartbreakingly embarrassing and the resolutions are always so absurd, especially for that time period. However, this story is very well written — as one would expect from Martha Keyes — and knowing from the author’s note at the end (which I listened to first) that it’s based on a true experience helped. As always, the dialog is smart and sharp and the romance is sweet. Definitely listen to “Reputation at Risk” first as we see quite a bit of the rest of the Yorke clan in the 2nd half of the book.

The narration was just okay for me. There were moments that were great but mostly it was too breathy and the inflection at times was awkward and even kind of creepy.

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Exceptional Story

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-23-24

What a great way to wrap up a fantastic series! This story, and indeed the entire trilogy, was so well thought out. The characters are complex and engaging. The plot kept me hooked and I finished the book in 2 days. I don’t usually enjoy books with love triangles but this one is played out so well with a perfect HEA.

Also, for long-term fans of Roseanna M. White, the Easter eggs in this book from some of her other series are just delicious! I’m not a squealer but, I confess, I wanted to a couple times :)

The narration was pretty good although Susan Lyons did alternate between 2 different pronunciations of Alethia’s name and that was perplexing.

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