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Joanna Chambers
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David Lauriston is struggling to build his reputation in Edinburgh's privileged legal world. His humble origins are enough of a hurdle, never mind his recent decision to defend a group of weavers accused of treason, prompting speculation that he may harbour radical sympathies. The last thing he should be doing is agreeing to help the brother of one of the convicted weavers find the government agent who caused his brother's downfall.
David's personal life is no more successful. Tormented by his forbidden desires for other men, and the painful memories of the childhood friend he once loved, David tries his hardest to live a celibate existence, castigating himself whenever his resolve slips.
But then into David's repressed and orderly world bursts Lord Murdo Balfour.
Cynical, hedonistic, and utterly unapologetic, Murdo could not be less like David. Whilst David refuses to entertain the prospect of entering into a loveless marriage for propriety's sake, Murdo is determined to wed one day - and has no intention of giving up the company of other men when he does so. But as appalled as David is by Murdo's unrepentant self-interest, he cannot resist the man's sway.
Murdo tempts and provokes David in equal measure, distracting him from his promise to find the agent provocateur responsible for the weavers' fate, and forcing him to acknowledge his physical desires.
But is Murdo more than a mere distraction?
Is it possible he could be the very man David is looking for?
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Captain Maximus Harcourt, the unconventional tenth Duke of Alderidge, can deal with tropical storms, raging seas, and the fiercest of pirates. But he's returned home from his latest voyage to find a naked earl - quite inconveniently deceased - tied to his missing sister's bed. And he has only one place to turn. Now he's at the mercy of the captivating Miss Ivory Moore of Chegarre & Associates, known throughout London for smoothing over the most dire of scandals.
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The Duke Goes Down
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Peregrine Butler’s privileged blue-blooded world is rocked to the core when it is revealed he was born before his parents’ marriage and therefore is not the legal heir to the dukedom. Facing ruin, Perry must use his charm and good looks to win an heiress - all the while ignoring his fascination with the one interfering and alluring chit who is intent on sabotaging his efforts.
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Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. But after the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Unable to see his nephew, he is willing to do anything to improve his reputation, even if that means spending time with the most proper man in London. Julian Medlock has spent years becoming the epitome of correct behavior. As far as he cares, if Courtenay finds himself in hot water, it's his own fault for behaving so badly - and being so blasted irresistible.
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Romantic, hot, & a happy ending?!
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Ash Turner has waited a lifetime to seek revenge on the man who ruined his family—and now the time for justice has arrived. At Parford Manor, he intends to take his place as the rightful heir to the dukedom and settle an old score with the current duke once and for all. But instead he finds himself drawn to a tempting beauty who has the power to undo all his dreams of vengeance….
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Excellent Historical Romance
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One Dance with a Duke
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A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only 10 members - yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing "Duke of Midnight." Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke - until Lady Amelia d'Orsay tries her luck.
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My favorite Tessa Dare book.
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Forever Your Earl
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Eleanor Hawke loves a good scandal. And readers of her successful gossip rag live for the exploits of her favorite subject: Daniel Balfour, the notorious earl of Ashford. So when the earl himself marches into her office and invites her to experience his illicit pursuits firsthand, Eleanor is stunned. Gambling hells, phaeton races, masquerades... What more could a scandal writer want than a secret look into the life of this devilishly handsome rake?
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Great Leading Lady
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Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrice's predatory servants and-with Lady Beatrice's eager cooperation-the four young ladies become her "nieces," neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned!
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A Delightfully Light Piece of Fluff
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Revealed
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Phillippa Benning is the unrivaled beauty of the Season. But when another lady challenges her for a marquis's attentions, Phillippa entices him to a secret rendezvous only to stumble upon The Blue Raven, England's most famous spy, lurking at the site of her planned tryst. The Blue Raven has uncovered an enemy plot directed at upcoming society functions, but he's unable to infiltrate London society.
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Really enjoyed this one — terrific listen — ignore the negative reviews
- By Pamela on 08-31-20
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The Lawrence Browne Affair
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Lawrence Browne, the Earl of Radnor, is mad. At least that's what he and most of the village believes. A brilliant scientist, he hides himself away in his family's crumbling estate, unwilling to venture into the outside world. When an annoyingly handsome man arrives at Penkellis, claiming to be Lawrence's new secretary, his carefully planned world is turned upside down.
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Historical romance without the stupid stuff
- By April on 09-28-20
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Whisper To Me of Love
- By: Shirlee Busbee
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Ripped from her dying mother's arms, Morgana Fowler was cast into a life of desperate thievery. With a tongue even sharper than the blade she deftly wields, she has all but mastered her devious trade - until she picks the pocket of a dashing American who wrests her from the sordid streets of London. In the arms of her gallant protector, she is helpless against the longing he elicits within her.
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AN ENJOYABLE REGENCY SAGA THAT PACKS A LOT IN
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That Scandalous Summer
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Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble - and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brother’s choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious - and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isn’t quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity - when their hearts have needs of their own?
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I hated for it to end!
- By Libby on 08-05-15
By: Meredith Duran
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- Troy
- 05-16-20
Entertaining
Note: Review is for all three books in the series.
I totally enjoyed this trilogy. The couple are equal points hot, frustrating and engaging. Historical facts seemed right in. Narrator was perfect.
I was given these audiobooks in exchange for honest reviews.
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- Trio
- 11-29-18
Amazing Story!
Wow, what a story!
Completely different in tone from the Mr. Winterbourne books, but (honestly) Provoked is even better.
From the opening scene, to the last moments with Davy and his family I was completely spellbound. The characters, the story, the pacing... it was fantastic.
Any fan of historicals needs to put this at the top of their list.
Also, a huge nod to the narrator, Hamish McKinlay, who did an amazing array of voices. He even did an American woman, and pulled it of splendidly.
Can't wait to listen to Beguiled and it's already downloaded to my MP3 player.
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- Lulu
- 05-12-20
history!
"You never did take the easy road. It makes me want to weep for you sometimes."
Story: 9
First MC: 9
Second MC: 8
Secondary characters: 5
Mystery: 5
Sexual tension: 4
Humor: 5
Hotness: 5
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Ridiculousness: 2
Annoying: 1
Audio: 10 (5h 52min)
To re-read: 10
I love awesome parents, warms my heart..many books with horrible parents pisses me off
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- KD
- 11-12-18
Incredible narrator and compelling story
Hamish Mckinlay is so expressive—one of my very favourite narrators I’ve listened to. I adore this series. It’s the perfect mix of compelling story with a vibrant historical setting, characters to root for, and a swoony, slow-build romance. The emotional slow burn between David and Murdo is a delight. Brilliant series!
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- Leo
- 01-27-20
Loved it very much
4 Blue Roses
4 Blue Flames
Narrator Hamish Mckinlay delivered a lovely beautiful regency romance. His authentic Scottish brogue made the experience so much more enjoyable, causing me to submerge myself in the first three books of the series in one sitting. As I traveled back in time with David and Murdo. The longer I listened the harder I schemed and came up with a master plan.
OMG, this man made me hot all over, where has he been hiding? If you see this man take the following steps:
1. Call me
2. Look for rope, with one eye while the other eye is still on the target
3. Keep the rope, don’t approach you might scare him off
4. I will bring additional abduction parafernalia like a net, stun gun and of course some duct tape
5 Monitor him until I tap you on the shoulder, that would be your left shoulder, you are my right hand man.
6. After the shoulder tapping, I will tell you when it’s time to take action (LOL, please know this is only a joke, if some dumb fucker try to do this, it’s because of your own stupidity, you are on your own)
Back to the author, I absolutely loved the world building denoting British architecture, clothing, and furniture of the Regency period. The language and characters were contemporary to late 18th Empire style and many of its features.
I liked the audiobook mainly because it’s not unending drama and dialogues, but rather intrinsic story lines by multiple secondary characters. Hence listening to all three books in one sitting.
I do recommend this series, it’s perfect for a lazy rainy day and big glasses of Port to sip on.
Happy Listening
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- HockeyfanT
- 08-21-17
Very good! I must finish the series!
What made the experience of listening to Provoked the most enjoyable?
The story was engrossing from the very beginning. I never felt bored or wanted to stop listening.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Provoked?
The end floored me. I don't typically read (or listen to) much in the way of historical romance, so I didn't realize this was the first book in a series. While the end wasn't exactly a cliffhanger, I felt disappointed. This feeling changed once I realized there is more to this story.
What about Hamish McKinlay’s performance did you like?
Everything! This was my first audiobook with this narrator, and I found him very easy to listen to, especially when he was speaking as David.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I listened to this during my commute, but there were times when I arrived at work or home and found myself sitting in the car longer so that I could hear a little more of the story.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed this book. I'm someone who doesn't often enjoy historical romance, but I was interested enough that I will make sure to get the other books in the series. I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
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- Becki Vettiner
- 08-19-17
Excellent!
I cannot wait for book 2. Please bring it to Audible soon. I haven't enjoyed a story this much in a long time.
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- Juwa
- 12-05-22
Loved it.
The story was so different from others I’ve listened to. The story starts with something predictable. I found myself wanting the two to become a couple. The end made me sad. I want to hear more from this author.
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- Neta_BER
- 08-20-17
One of the best MM books you will read
What made the experience of listening to Provoked the most enjoyable?
Hamish McKinlay was a delight! He has an amazing voice, with a great range od characters and fantastic accent that really made the story come to life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Provoked?
i can't choose one, it was all very good and unlike the books i usually read
Which scene was your favorite?
The ending, I think it really sets it apart from most MM Romance books, and most historical romance books I read – and I have read many in the last 10 years, it’s one of my favorite genres. I think choosing not to make it a HEA in the classical way was so smart, emotional and true to the story and historic period the book takes place at. I was both happy to realize it and sad because I am a sucker for HEA’s.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
it had smart funny banter and it made me laugh a few times.
Any additional comments?
This book is a MOST READ for any M/M and Historic romance lover. The characters are true to the era and their interactions are genuine as well. It’s a slightly tragic love story, not because it’s about two men in a time that relationship is taboo, but because of WHO they are. And to me this is the strongest point about the book, David made the right choice for his and not the easiest selfish one. It was so touching to me, David’s character and soul that were so apparent in the book and narration. It was an unlikely treasure in a sea of (albeit lovely) romantic fairy tale type M/M books.
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- Shuchi
- 03-14-19
Great allure of Scottish history & good narration!
This is my first book by Joanna Chambers and I was intrigued by the storyline especially because it has the same feel as K.J. Charles awesome series of "Sins of Gentleman". I was hoping for something similar along the lines, especially given the way the author has covered the unrest in post-Napoleonic wartime in Scotland. But, the character development left me a little lost. The story has a pace and the main protagonists have chemistry too, but not tempting enough for me to pick this book again and again. Granted, it is not a HEA yet because it is a continuation. I am bringing Ms. Charles style again because her continuation stories make you want to jump to the next book right away. I was too tempted to read them to put them down. Not so with this one.
The main leads are an upcoming lawyer David Lorestan and the son of a Marquess Lord Murdoc Balfour who does not have a lot in common when it comes to their lives. They mingle in very different circles but had a chance meeting on the execution day of two rebel radicals. They (of course) did not know each other's true identities when their first meeting ended with quite delicious results. While David defended the radicals, Murdoc has a father who supports the suppression of the weaver/labor class and believes in the class division. Murdoc does not share these sentiments, but this part is revealed at the climax moments of the book. On the other hand, David sounded like a guy who was struggling with his sexual orientation and mourning (sort of) a lost love. He's staunchly principled and believes that he will never ever marry a woman if he cannot love her the way she deserves to be loved. Their his opinion clash with Murdoc who is not at all sorry to enjoy his encounters with men because it's his choice. David is not able to understand his attraction to Murdoc and the values that he clings to justify the way he lives. Some jealous antagonism comes from Murdoc when he sees David with another guy in an assembly and they end-up spending another sizzling night with each other. But, Murdoc is stubborn in his thoughts and David sounds too self-righteous to admit that he wants something more. They know that there is no future for them and book climaxes in this manner. So no HEA and to be continued -.-
Narrator - Hamish McKinlay surprised me and I love a good Scottish burr voice style :D. His performance was really good and he brought out some well-orated voice distinction for all characters including female ones with his Scottish accent. I enjoyed the book more because of his voice acting and may consider listening to the rest of the series. All in all a 3.5 rating.
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