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8 hours in still doesn’t grab me

Revisado: 03-07-23

Narrator is good. I kept waiting for whatever it was that was so wonderful. 8 hours into it, and I’m still waiting. That’s enough for me.

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Not Helpful

Revisado: 10-18-22

I already know why my house isn’t as organized as it should be. I’m not interested in the psychology behind it. I’m not a hoarder. I was hoping for some tips or inspiration to get to a more “Organized Home”. This book doesn’t even touch on any of that.

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Give this one a try!

Revisado: 12-27-18

I hope romance listeners will try this story. I was skeptical, but I'm a sucker for the hero who is more than one thinks. The heroine is too quick to judge and the hero too self absorbed; however, the reasons the characters are the way they are are original or at least sincere. Ms. Breslin's talent is character depth. One can relate to what each is going through or their depth of feeling anyway. Her other talent is her ability to keep the story moving without repetitive character introspection. This is an enjoyable effortless listen that may sweep you away. And with Justine Eyre as narrator, you can't go wrong.

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Wonderful!

Revisado: 05-03-18

Not a bit realistic. I loved it! Great way to escape! I hope this makes 15 words.

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It's a smutty book!

Revisado: 09-01-17

Love that phrase "smutty book." Now I love a sexy story with sexy characters, but I totally agree with Jan's review. Lynette was a pain raising her skirts as if it were merely a way to pass the time bored me to tears. This is a smutty book, I thought. Didn't bother to finish it. I too thought Jamie should have been looking for a woman with more sense. I like Mallory's writing and thought this would be just the thing. Very disappointed. Wait til another Mallory book comes out. In the meantime try a Tessa Dare story.

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Doesn't Work for Me

Revisado: 10-08-16

After all the reviews, I really tried to like this. Didn't like the first book either. In the first book, I tried twice to get out of the first scene with the dead body in it and just got too annoyed both times. Got further with this book, made it to about chapter 5. The sum of the story seemed to me to be a contest between hero and heroine to see which one suffered the most. I almost always enjoy an Ashford MacNab performance but her male voices this time around sound like wicked witches or guys with severely stuffed up noses. Kinda tired of heroines who want to ditch their gowns and put on a pair of trousers, like they're going to throw on a pair of Levi's. Then, throw in the political digs where Americans are bad (this time during French/Indian wars, and I quit trying. Not all books have to be as good as "Flowers from the Storm" to suit me. I enjoy the average historical romance, but I don't have to settle for boring. This one is going back.

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More Suzanne G. Rogers, Please

Revisado: 06-17-16

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The theme wasn't all that new, which is fine with me because a good story can be told in so many different ways, but the depth of feeling from all of the characters was very good - in the villans as well as the heros. Love the twists here and there. I hope audible brings more Suanne G Rogers books to its store!

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Kept me guessing til the end!

Revisado: 12-13-15

Loved this story! This was my second story by this author. While I enjoyed my first listen, the Pembroke Park one, it came no where near the caliber of Lady Maybe. It reminds me a bit of Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale in its drama and seriousness; but it was not quite as deep or emotional. It's really difficult for me to go into the plot without giving anything away, so I won't.

I suppose this book could be called a mystery but it's different in that as soon as the twist and turns and questions come up, they are answered fairly soon. And then a new one pops up. The whole story isn't spent trying to solve one mystery. Also, potential romances abound (the most important part!) and they have their own twists and turns.

The heroine had a good intuition (didn't do stupid things most of us would never do). This heroine's interests were not about women's rights and she did not balk at the conventions of the day in every chapter. She actually had a moral compass as well as some faults. She even tried to overcome these weaknesses.

If you happen to be looking for the hot and heavy steamy scenes, you won't find them here. I think the author prefers that the characters have their privacy. I like steamy scenes, but they are not a deal breaker for me. And the depths of emotions of the main characters are such that I don't think you'll miss them.

With most historical romance novels, one can usually tell how the book will end. Of course, we realize that the fun is in the journey. However, Lady Maybe kept me guessing. I was delighted to realize that I had no idea how it was going to turn out until the end! I highly recommend this story.

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So Romantic and So Funny!

Revisado: 09-11-15

I listened to this series when it first came out; except I skipped this book. It seemed to get low ratings in the beginning, and though I had it in my wish list, I just didn't want to buy it. Then, it went on sale, and I thought I'd go ahead and get it. I'm so glad I did! Loved the characters - how can you not when Kate Reading is narrating. But best of all, I loved the dialogue. The hero/heroine had that chemistry where they could really banter back and forth. Very clever banter! Don't know how Ms. Chase comes up with it all - great plot, great characters, and great writing. My favorite of the series!

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Another case of Decent Plot; Not-so-good writing

Revisado: 09-11-15

Sounded like a good plot and though there were only 4 ratings, I thought I'd give it a shot - and was burned. I know I should wait until there are more ratings, so it's my own fault.

I'm just too spoiled by the likes of authors Laura Kinsale, Lisa Kleypas, Loretta Chase and others. The plot for Larken did keep me interested enough to see how everything turned out, but when the hero says or thinks stuff like (and this is not a spoiler): even though my brother ran off with my fiancee and got her pregnant, I shouldn't have been so hard on him. Now, when he means hard on him - it's all verbal. Didn't even punch him out. The heroine also had a bunch of eye rolling statements. Felt like I was listening to a pre-teen book. I finished it, but more than once, I just wanted it to end. Even Stevie Zimmerman couldn't help this book.

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