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Loved it!!

Revisado: 12-11-24

The synergetic combination of M.A. Nichols and Madeleine Brolly make for a pleasurable, insightful and dramatic performance. Kudos!

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Another delightful read.

Revisado: 08-13-24

Im so happy to have encountered M.A. Nichols books years ago. Im addicted. I also applaud Ms. Brolly for her excellent narration which I believe is more of a gentle, soothing performance that complements each of the books. The two, author and narrator, create a brilliant alchemy in these audiobooks. Thank you and........ More please!!

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Such an enjoyable read!! <sigh>

Revisado: 07-26-24

Ms. Nichols again wove another fine story. And I have to say that the combination of Ms. Nichols and the narrator, Madeleine Brolly is a match made in heaven. I spent a very enjoyable time in their company :). Kudos.

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VV Narration ruined it for me

Revisado: 07-22-24

I'm familiar with Elyse Douglas' work and have enjoyed many of her TT stories.
It was regrettable that this particular work of hers was combined with a Virtual Voice narration. It (VV) was an uninspired and flavourless performance that detracted from the story making it tedious to follow. Given the narration I could not get 'into' the story. Gave up after 2 hours.

So I give Virtual Voice a 1 Star rating for performance even though it deserves Zero.

I have not given up on Douglas. I will look for other of her books. Hopefully she will stay away from VV.

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Very enjoyable

Revisado: 07-07-24

Highly recommend. Well developed characters and a twisty plot. Excellent narration. By Ms Jenny Sterlin. Kudos Ms.Thomas. I will certainly look out for more of your work.

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A novella

Revisado: 05-03-24

I usually don't go for short novellas but this one had good reviews and looked promising. The narrative would probably have been more intriguing if the plot were more fleshed out, more time spent on developing characters' and perhaps place it in a more historical or psychological context to give it some depth and background. Otherwise to me it is just a 'boy meet girl' romance with some broad strokes outlining the characters. Meh. There is obviously some good (or dark) back story to the duke and his unwillingness to open up to his bride that was hinted at. Plus, would it not have been interesting to know more of the bride's story and why she was so 'shy'.. a domineering (or abusive) mother perhaps? Anyways, I came away with not really knowing the characters and what kind of alchemy, if any, might exist between them. And a sense of is that all there is? That is why I gave 3 stars.

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Had some Potential

Revisado: 03-07-24

Going on what the reviewers wrote I was expecting a fabulous read. But, to my dismay, I found early on in the story that it was a highly unlikely fantasy about an emotionally vulnerable woman running away from an intolerable and abusive marriage of 8 years, and, who does an 180 degree change in a matter of about days! And also, if to be believed, feels twinges of sexual attraction to an absolute stranger, and fearsome to boot, when having just escaped an abusive husband mere hours before, doesn't sound like it is a character grounded in reality IMHO. One would have to suspend a great deal of belief. More character development, a believable dialogue, and a tighter plot, and perhaps a richer historical content would have made it less disappointing for me.
I must say though, that the storyline in itself has some good potential to further explore and deepen. However, excessive, gratuitous 'sex' scenes detracts and draws attention away from a good tale. Now my sensibilities are not so affronted if I felt such sizzling descriptions contributed to the interest and continuance of the story. But in this narrative, it begs the question: is this about time travel, sci-fi and, or, historical fiction? Or is it only about bed sport in the 15th century as a way to heal from 8 years of emotional and mental abuse. Hmmm... I think this topic could have been handled with a little more care.
Also, and this is off tangent I know, why is it a popular trope for the TT heroine to try her darnest to venture outside the walls of the keep after being given explicit orders by the H no less NOT to do so? Just wondering.

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Not for me

Revisado: 02-22-24

This is one of those cases where I looked at the reviews and was persuaded to check it out.
The story had potential, I thought, but the main character was difficult to relate, or, to grow attached to, she being so naive and so young. The narrator had a fine voice but she too gave the girl, Marianne, too child-like, and inexperienced a voice.
If this was the intention of both author and narrator, then they succeeded. And that is why I feel this book was a disappointment for me. I gave up at about chapter 18.

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Enjoyable read

Revisado: 09-02-23

A witty and fun storyline, with a smattering of highlander history and time travel, that'll all make for light entertainment on a rainy day. Kudos Ms. Greyson.
Although Mr. Ferguson's interpretation and Scots brogue is quite enjoyable enough, but maybe to experiment with another narrator with similar talents would not go amiss. A female narrator perhaps?
At the point of writing this review, I have listened to this audiobook several times. Ive enjoyed the witty repartee especially when the two main characters meet.
I look forward to more of your time travel escapades and tales Ms. Greyson.

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Not for me

Revisado: 04-14-23

Oi vey! What possessed me to get this book? Oh yeah. The great reviews. <sigh>
I cant seem to get past ch 2. ...UGH!! I will try again.

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