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Robyn Holdaway
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Alexis Hall
About this listen
From the USA Today bestselling author of Boyfriend Material comes a riotous Regency romp full of art, expensive hats, and a love that is nothing short of spectacular.
Peggy Delancey’s not at all ready to move on from her former flame, Arabella Tarleton. But Belle has her own plans for a love match, and she needs Peggy’s help to make those plans a reality. Still hung up on her feelings and unable to deny Belle what she wants, Peggy reluctantly agrees to help her woo the famous and flamboyant opera singer Orfeo.
She certainly doesn’t expect to find common ground with a celebrated soprano, but when Peggy and Orfeo meet, a whole new flame is ignited that she can’t ignore. Peggy finds an immediate kinship with Orfeo, who’s just as nonconforming as she is—and just as affected by their instant connection.
They’ve never been able to find their place in the world, but as the pair walks the line between friendship, flirtation, and something more, they may just find their place with each other.
©2023 Alexis Hall. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
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“Robyn Holdaway's delightful performance shines throughout the second installment of this queer Regency-era romance series.… Holdaway's thoughtful portrayals enliven a range of personalities across social classes.… Listeners hear Peggy's and Orfeo's roiling emotions as the couple explores their relationship. Entertaining and affirming, this audiobook delivers healthy doses of cheeky humor and steamy encounters. Holdaway captivates from start to finish.” —AudioFile Magazine
“Of particular appeal to the LGBTQ community, narrator Robyn Holdaway's storytelling skills are perfectly suited to bringing Something Spectacular to life in an extended 'theatre of the mind' experience from start to finish.” —Midwest Book Review
“Hall is explicitly claiming and making space in the historical romance subgenre for queer people to be main characters on their own terms. Peggy and Orfeo’s tender friendship and romance shows that queer people do not need to justify or explain their presence or identities to find love and that love, in some form or fashion, is for everyone.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Gave me PTSD from studying the classics
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 06-23-24
By: Alexis Hall
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10 Things That Never Happened
- Material World, Book 1
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Will Watt
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Jonathan Forest should never have hired Sam. It was a sentimental decision, and Jonathan didn't get where he is by following his heart. Determined to set things right, Jonathan orders Sam down to London for a difficult talk…only for a panicking Sam to trip, bump his head, and maybe accidentally imply he doesn't remember anything?
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Lovely
- By Richard A Leigh on 12-10-23
By: Alexis Hall
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Glitterland
- Spires, Book 1
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Once the golden boy of the English literary scene, now a clinically depressed writer of pulp crime fiction, Ash Winters has given up on hope, happiness, and—most of all—himself. He lives his life between the cycles of his illness, haunted by the ghosts of other people’s expectations. Then a chance encounter throws him into the path of Essex-born Darian Taylor. By his own admission, Darian isn’t the crispest lettuce in the fridge, but he makes Ash laugh, reminding him of what it’s like to step beyond the boundaries of anxiety.
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Waited for this!
- By Angela F. Young on 01-23-24
By: Alexis Hall
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Iron & Velvet
- Kate Kane, Paranormal Investigator Series, Book 1
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Cat Gould
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Name's Kane, Kate Kane. I'm a paranormal private investigator, which is like a normal private investigator except - and stop me if you're having trouble following this - more paranormal. This business comes with a few basic rules: don't start drinking before noon, don't get your partner killed, don't sleep with the woman who killed him. Last year I broke all of them.
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Vampire werewolf witch faerie soft core porn
- By Ralene on 06-01-20
By: Alexis Hall
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The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting
- By: KJ Charles
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Robin Loxleigh and his sister Marianne are the hit of the Season, so attractive and delightful that nobody looks behind their pretty faces. Until Robin sets his sights on Sir John Hartlebury's heiress niece. The notoriously graceless baronet isn't impressed by good looks, or fooled by false charm. He's sure Robin is a liar - a fortune hunter, a card sharp, and a heartless, greedy fraud - and he'll protect his niece, whatever it takes.
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Fantastic narration, so-so simple story
- By t on 06-04-21
By: KJ Charles
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Love Me Louder
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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Noah Dixon is damaged goods. After an accident leaves him physically scarred and emotionally vulnerable, dating isn't in the cards, so he throws himself head-first into his retail job. When he's obligated to attend his best friend's engagement party on Fire Island, it dawns on him he's about to spend yet another weekend feeling totally invisible and alone among a swarm of gorgeous men.
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So beautiful
- By Real customer on 02-09-25
By: Christina Lee
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True North: The First Three Volumes
- By: Sarina Bowen
- Narrated by: Tad Branson, Saskia Maarleveld, JF Harding, and others
- Length: 28 hrs and 57 mins
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"Welcome to Vermont! The first three full-length novels in Sarina Bowen's bestselling True North series are yours to enjoy. The set includes: Bittersweet, Steadfast and Keepsake. You'll meet a grumpy orchardist who makes award winning hard cider, an ex-con ready for redemption and a tempting still-waters-run-deep sort of guy who was raised in a cult. And remember: farmers like to get dirty. Come for the hot lumbersexuals. Stay for the food, family and friends!
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Wonderful trio of books
- By Anonymous User on 11-24-24
By: Sarina Bowen
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- Slippery Vowels
- 04-23-23
A wonderfully pleasant read
Thoroughly enjoyed this one and it was a really good follow-up to the previous book. I am very glad that the story just flowed into this one. The storyline was good but rather new to me. A good recommendation.
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- Fey Gilo
- 06-08-23
Genius and hysterical
A classic Alexis Hall book. Filled with major laugh out loud moments and serious and insightful social and personal challenges. This book brings it all. Loved it from beginning to end. Can’t wait for the next installment
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-26-23
Loved it
Loved every bit of it and had me giggling through our and crying a bit
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- Saltypants
- 06-22-23
Loved every moment!
I get that this probably isn’t a book everyone will love, but to me it is perfection. The basic plot is another fun regency romp, but it’s the trappings that sent it over the top. The explorations of gender and sexuality and friendship and love are all handled so beautifully that, if you’re paying attention at all, will likely move you in a significant way.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-20-23
excellent excellent excellent
Alexis Hall's typical literary flair is on display here. Such a talented writer. The book grapples with serious social issues while maintaining a wicked sense of humor. There isn't a single hackneyed or cliched phrase in this book. Try it, you won't be disappointed. As someone who studies classical music for a living, I appreciated how Baroque opera is a key element in the story.
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- Lia Beckmann
- 07-29-24
Definitely will reread
The narration is wonderful. No cringey mispronounced words or character voices that take you out of the story.
This book mostly follows the same tone of the first book. Lighthearted and ridiculous. There are however a few moments of very serious topics that are quite a bit heavier than the first book. Ultimately if you enjoyed the first book, you'll enjoy this one.
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- Little J
- 04-16-23
SPECTACULAR! Fun, creative & full of love.
The narrator's performance is incredible! Really brings even more life to an already energitic story.
While it wears the well-loved cloak of a standard romcom, inside are several delightful queer subversions stacked on top of each other. Peggy and Orfeo, our romantic leads, are both nonbinary and their experiences with how people see them vs who they really are is the central conflict of the book. All dealt with love and humor. It's so sweet, smart, and silly in the best ways and at the right moments.
I got teary-eyed multiple times during the most mundane scenes simply from sheer joy and surprise to have this book at all. Most people have their pick of romcoms, but it's not something nonbinary people get as often. To have a queer author as talented as Alexis Hall put his time and effort into a story like this, and have it be so well-written and fun and thoughtful... I'm a little embarrassed how raw and happy this book made me.
In classic Alexis Hall fashion, the themes at the core of the story (accepting oneself, shaping your life how you need, subverting expectations, etc.) are smart and challenging, and he handles them with unapologetic playful, joyous antics. And lots of his usual playful language. I love his writing style.
And although it's Peggy and Orfeo's story, it also stars their extended queer found family. They all come together to support each other and play a significant, lovely role. Every character has their own depth, no one feels 2-dimensional. And they learn so much from each other.
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- Christina G.
- 05-03-23
Absolutely lovely read. This is the perfect sequel!
As usual, Alexis Hall delivers an absolutely charming, gloriously ridiculous, and life-affirming story. This sequel is fun and heartwarming, introducing new characters while delightfully revisiting old ones. I sincerely hope Alexis is working on a third installment because I can’t wait to read it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-25-23
Outstanding Sequel!!!!
I very much enjoyed getting to hear Peggy's story. I'm definitely a soft touch for someone growing into their own self-confidence. This was the familiar, and often silly and serious, world we were introduced to in Something Fabulous, through new eyes. I'm thrilled to see all the characters growing in affection, communication, backgboundary setting, and most importantly, joy.
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- smatchell
- 08-30-23
Wonderful story!
This book was great! Funny, sweet, and full of love with interesting characters. I expect (hope) that book 3 will be about Horley getting his HEA <3 Or maybe a HEA for both Horley AND Belle?
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