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Ladies of Lantern Street, Book 1
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Justine Eyre
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Amanda Quick
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Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage in the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds some pleasurable diversion in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There is plenty of whispering about him already, with rumors of treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle - who died of mysterious causes.
Immediately sensing each other’s psychic talents, as well as their mutual desire, Lucas and Evangeline find themselves with an even more pressing concern. Whoever tried to have her killed will try again. But who would want her dead?
With Evangeline’s skill for detection, and Lucas’s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they share a common enemy. And as the dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
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When scholarly Miss Ivy Wareham receives word that she's one of four young ladies who have inherited Lady Celeste Beauchamp's estate with a magnificent private library, she packs her trunks straightaway. Unfortunately, Lady Celeste's nephew, the rakish Quill Beauchamp, Marquess of Kerr, is determined to interrupt her studies one way or another.... Bequeathing Beauchamp House to four bluestockings - no matter how lovely they are to look at - is a travesty, and Quill simply won't have it.
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An editor would have made this a full 5 stars!
- By 🌿🌸Susynne🌸🌿 on 04-27-18
By: Manda Collins
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Amaryllis
- St. Helen’s Series, Book 1
- By: Jayne Castle
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
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Amaryllis Lark is one of the best psychic detectives on St. Helen's, the Earth colony recently cut off from the mother planet, yet not so very different from home. Lucas Trent, the rugged head of Lodestar Exploration, isn't keen on the prim type - and from her crisp business suit to her cool evaluation of his request to bust a corporate thief, beautiful Amaryllis is excruciatingly proper. But when a bold hunch heats up into a twisting murder investigation, by-the-book Amaryllis must let her guard down and break some rules.
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How could Eby Ruin One of My Favorite Books!?!
- By A_Basset_Lover on 11-20-18
By: Jayne Castle
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The Constantine Affliction
- A Pimm and Skye Adventure, Book 1
- By: T. Aaron Payton
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
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It is 1864, and London is a city in transition. The Constantine Affliction - a strange malady that kills some of its victims and physically transforms others into the opposite sex - has spread scandal and upheaval throughout society. Scientific marvels and disasters, such as clockwork courtesans, the alchemical fires of Whitechapel, electric carriages, and acidic monsters lurking in the Thames, have forever altered the face of the city.
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A Mash-Up that Gels into a Rollicking Adventure
- By Tango on 08-09-14
By: T. Aaron Payton
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A Duke's Temptation
- Bridal Pleasures, Book 1
- By: Jillian Hunter
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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Samuel Charles Aubrey St. Aldwyn, Duke of Gravenhurst, is a radical rogue and champion of unpopular causes. No one would dream that he is also the author of a bestselling series of dark historical novels, a writer accused of corrupting the morals of the public, and a master seducer who counts among his passionate fans wellborn Miss Lily Boscastle. But Lily is no stranger to disrepute....
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Not worth the $ or credit
- By Wbane on 04-07-12
By: Jillian Hunter
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The Rules of Seduction
- Rothwell Brothers Series, Book 1
- By: Madeline Hunter
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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He enters her home without warning or invitation - a stranger of shadowy motives and commanding sensuality. Within hours, Alexia Welbourne is penniless, without any hope of marriage. Until Hayden Rothwell takes her to bed. When one impulsive act of passion forces Alexia to marry the very man who has ruined her, Hayden's seduction of Alexia is nearly complete. What Alexia doesn't know is that her irresistible new husband is driven by a secret purpose - and a debt of honor he will risk everything to repay.
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Susan Duerden
- By Kelly Ann Foster on 08-10-21
By: Madeline Hunter
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The Clockwork Scarab
- A Stoker & Holmes Novel, Book 1
- By: Colleen Gleason
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood. And so, when two society girls go missing, there's no one more qualified to investigate. Now, the fierce Evaline and the logical Mina must resolve their rivalry, in order to navigate the advances of not just one, but three mysterious gentlemen, and solve a murder with only one clue: the strange Egyptian scarab.
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Too Much Steam, Not Enough Substance
- By Jefferson on 03-28-15
By: Colleen Gleason
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Witchcraft
- By: Jayne Ann Krentz
- Narrated by: Lesa Lockford
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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Mystery writer Kimberly Sawyer lives alone and likes it that way. But when she is threatened by a hooded figure, and a blood-red rose with a needle thrust into its heart is left on her doorstep, she knows she needs protection. So it seems like perfect timing when Napa Valley vineyard owner Darius Cavenaugh returns to Kimberly's life, offering help and a place to stay. But how did he know she needed him? Was it the deep, intuitive intimacy of a soulmate... or was it witchcraft?
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Kind of a let down
- By Kelypso on 05-13-23
By: Jayne Ann Krentz
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His Wicked Reputation
- By: Madeline Hunter
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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Gareth Fitzallen is celebrated for four things: his handsome face, his notable charm, his aristocratic connections, and an ability to give the kind of pleasure that has women begging for more. Normally he bestows his talents on experienced, worldly women. But when he heads to Langdon's End to restore a property he inherited - and to investigate a massive art theft - he lays plans to seduce a most unlikely lady.
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Surprisingly good!
- By Jonna on 03-28-15
By: Madeline Hunter
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The Cater Street Hangman
- By: Anne Perry
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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When a maid in the upper class Ellison household is strangled, Inspector Pitt is called in to investigate. He finds a world ruled by strict manners and social customs, where the inhabitants of the Ellison's neighborhood appear to be more outraged by the thought of scandal than they are by murder. Inspector Pitt finds a most unlikely ally in Charlotte, the Ellison's spirited daughter. But as the murders continue, Charlotte and Pitt find themselves drawn together by more than the investigation.
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I really like this book but it's not for everone
- By Ancient Warrior on 03-14-11
By: Anne Perry
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The Truth about Lord Stoneville
- Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 1
- By: Sabrina Jeffries
- Narrated by: James Clamp
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
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Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has been London's most notorious rake for years. Fed up with his behavior, his grandmother threatens to disinherit him if he doesn't tame his wild ways and wed within the year. Outraged, Oliver decides to hire a woman from a brothel to pose as his fiancée to prove that he can't be forced into marriage.
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Loved it
- By Brittany on 02-03-10
By: Sabrina Jeffries
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The Lady Risks All
- By: Stephanie Laurens
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Neville Roscoe, notorious and enigmatic, lives resolutely outside society, bound only by his own code of honor - until challenged by his desire for the one woman he cannot have. Miranda Clifford is a lady imprisoned by rigid respectability - until tempted by a passion beyond her power to deny. Flung together in peril, through danger and intrigue, they discover a love impossible to ignore...or keep.
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Good entertaining story but disappointing narrator
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 10-14-12
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Alway a great book...
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- Carole
- 05-14-12
Irritating imitation of English accent
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
The story line was OK but JAK has written this story many times. Maybe I felt this story dragged because of the terrible English accent. Because of this I couldn't warm to any of the characters. Can't Audible actually find an English person to read the story?
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Ok, everything seemed to be resolved.
Would you be willing to try another one of Justine Eyre’s performances?
Never- if she was trying to copy an English accent.
What would have made this romance irresistible?
A proper English accent.
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- Mb4pax
- 05-16-22
Big satisfied sigh.
Historical England, psychic goings on, murder, fraud and family tension fill this plot full as lady's companion and new novelist Evangeline runs for her life and right into the arms of Lucas Sebastion, psychic extraordinaire. Great characters, interesting plot twists and a bit of romance (a little risqué) assured my pleasure throughout.
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- Abigail
- 05-17-12
Very Good Listen
What made the experience of listening to Crystal Gardens the most enjoyable?
i really liked the reader and as always i adore anything Amanda Quick.
What did you like best about this story?
it was different twist compared to her other paranormal romances and it promises to be a great series.
Have you listened to any of Justine Eyre’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no but i did enjoy her reading very much.
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- Valerie
- 06-26-12
Good book, WRONG Voice!
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys paranormal/historical romances (but not necessarily this production of it)The voice (Accent) the narrator used was extremely annoying (not the normal narrator) The performance and reading of the story was flawless but the male voices (especially that of Lucas was WRONG and put me in mind of a wimpy whiny supercilious man who probably had a receding hairline, paunch belly and weak chin.think Eustace on the Chronicles of Narnia -The Voyage of the Dawn Treader)
How could the performance have been better?
I have listen to this performance three times. the first time I was so annoyed and distracted by the accent of the narrator that I missed most of the story but I had sorta acclimatised to her by the end so I decided to listen again to see if I could actually follow the story. It was much more enjoyable on the second listening and I was able to follow the story. It was actually a very good dramatic reading all things considered and served to remind me that there is a broad range when it comes to accents, and the things that I found so irritating in the intonations and nuances were probably in fact genuine to the story. I think it was just that I was used to hearing Ann Flosnik as an Amanda Quick Narrator- maybe I have fallen into a rut (but it was still annoying)
Any additional comments?
IF like me you collect Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz/Jayne Castle stories, my advice would be to suck it up and listen a few time to move past the shock in narrator accent and style (sometimes we need to shake up our little world)
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- NUNYA
- 10-21-18
thrilling story
as always Amanda Quick writings are intriguing, love her books! a must read for all
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- Lilla Friend
- 06-02-22
Meh
I normally like Amanda Quick but this book left me saying “meh”. Not awful, but not brilliant either.
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- CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
- 05-19-12
A MOST ENJOYABLE HISTORICAL, PARANORMAL ROMANCE
In this first book of a new series we meet Evangeline and Lucas and their paranormal mysterious world. It was a most entertaining romance romp that was fun and had both plot and character development.
Plus if you like A.M.'s books (Jayne Ann Krentz) then you'll know what to expect - a good enjoyable listen that was well worth the credit.
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- Cindy
- 05-13-12
Another psychical winner
If you could sum up Crystal Gardens in three words, what would they be?
Psychic historical suspense
What other book might you compare Crystal Gardens to and why?
The Burning Lamp: has the same psychical/crystal/romantic/suspense elements
Have you listened to any of Justine Eyre’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I'll look for some of her others now that I've listened to this one.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Lucas defended Evangeline from his Aunt Florence.
Any additional comments?
This is a great book from a narrator I'd never had the joy of listening to and an author that I've long enjoyed. Ms. Eyre's characters were all nicely distinguished. Loved the accents!
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- TaraDCarey
- 10-28-16
loved this one
I enjoyed the story and especially the performance. it was very entertaining. I'm happy with it!
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- Clj3105
- 05-15-13
I loved it
If you could sum up Crystal Gardens in three words, what would they be?
Amazing, Intriguing and mysterious
What was one of the most memorable moments of Crystal Gardens?
When Lucas saves Eva from almost being killed, it was an intense moment that made you smile, feel their heat as well as be a little scared all at the same time.
What does Justine Eyre bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brings so much to a story, I sometimes think that she has to have a man reading with her as she does the voices so well and it seems so seemless of a transition from one character to another, I know I would not be able to do that in a book. She bring emotion, feeling into the stories she reads, I feel like I'm literally watching a movie when she narrates a book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! I did not want to stop and got frustrated when interrupted or when I had to put it aside.
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