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The Brides of Wishmore
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Narrated by:
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Mary Jane Wells
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By:
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Cathy Maxwell
About this listen
New York Times best-selling author Cathy Maxwell returns with a delicious new series, The Brides of Wishmore.
What happens when a bride says no?
He is the bastard son of a duke, arrogant, handsome, a little bit dangerous, and, of course, one of the most sought-after bachelors in London. He is also about to be publically jilted by some chit of a girl! Blake Stephens' pride isn't about to let him be humiliated, so he charges after his bride to the wilds of Scotland, determined to bring her to the altar.
What happens when the heart says yes? He is promised to one woman, but discovers his soul stirred by…the chit's sister! Lady Aileen Davidson's reputation was ruined ages ago, which is why she's buried herself in the country, but her fiery spirit and bold beauty threaten to bring Blake to his knees, making him wonder if he has proposed to the wrong lass.
And now he must make a choice: marry for honor…or marry for love?
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By: Cathy Maxwell
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A Daring Arrangement
- The Four Hundred Series
- By: Joanna Shupe
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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Lady Honora Parker must get engaged as soon as possible, and only a particular type of man will do. Nora seeks a mate so abhorrent, so completely unacceptable, that her father will reject the match—leaving her free to marry the artist she loves. Who then is the most appalling man in Manhattan? The wealthy, devilishly handsome financier, Julius Hatcher, of course….
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Gilded Age Story
- By K. M. on 01-26-23
By: Joanna Shupe
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Falling in Love Again
- By: Cathy Maxwell
- Narrated by: Vanessa Moroney
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Born into wealthy family, heiress Mallory Edwards honorably marries John Barron to fulfill a family obligation. Although he seems charming at first, she soon discovers that he is a beast of a man. Abandoned on her wedding night, she survives by her wit and resourcefulness until her errant husband's debts became too much for her to overcome.
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Whiny
- By A on 01-02-08
By: Cathy Maxwell
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The Wallflower Wager
- Girl Meets Duke
- By: Tessa Dare
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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Wealthy and ruthless, Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the lowliest slums to the pinnacle of high society - and now he wants to get even. Loyal and passionate, Lady Penelope Campion never met a lost or wounded creature she wouldn’t take into her home and her heart. When her imposing - and attractive - new neighbor demands she clear out the rescued animals, Penny sets him a challenge. She will part with her precious charges, if he can find them loving homes.
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***WARNING--- DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING***
- By Anonymous User on 08-14-19
By: Tessa Dare
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Games in a Ballroom
- The Proper Romance Regency Series
- By: Jentry Flint
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Olivia Wilde has resigned herself to never finding a love match. Her father has insisted she marry a man with a title, if only to increase his own standing and reputation in society. But the men her father deems acceptable are, at best, boring and uninspiring, and at worse, are as brutish as her father and are only looking to increase their own diminishing coffers. With her future looking dismal, Olivia decides to enjoy the last few months of freedom with her childhood friends, including the handsome Emerson Latham.
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Amazing Amazing Book!!
- By Naomi on 08-16-22
By: Jentry Flint
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The Duke Undone
- By: Joanna Lowell
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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When Royal Academy painting student Lucy Coover trips over a naked man passed out in an East End alley, she does the decent thing. She covers him up and fetches help. Trouble is, she can't banish his muscular form from her dreams as easily. Compelled to capture every detail, she creates a stunning portrait but is forced to sell it when the rent comes due. What could be worse than surrendering the very picture of your desire? Meeting the man himself.
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Likeable but grating book!
- By Agatha Istanbul on 04-23-21
By: Joanna Lowell
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- Kerry
- 11-18-18
Thoroughly enjoyable story
I really enjoyed listening to this story, it has plenty of romance and passion and lessons learnt. The narrator is excellent especially with the Scottish accents. I highly recommend
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- LilMissMolly
- 04-06-15
Awesome tale of love conquers all!
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Like always, Cathy Maxwell knows how to deliver a wonderful, funny, and heartwarming story. The epilogue is one of the best ever; but is actually a teaser for the next book!
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- James
- 01-03-21
Confusing
There were too many characters...not the characters themselves...but from all of their perspectives...inside voices. It got confusing at times...quite a bit of rewinding. I'm not sure how this wasn't about Tara. It was pretty much about her. Aileen's past with her husband and that other guy was vague. It was odd since it was the basis of why she lives there, and why she is the way she is. She and Blake were flat characters.
It was pretty boring. Mary Jane Wells, whose narration I love, couldn't really save it. I hope you're not looking for hot and steamy. There was one kind of scene. It was about five seconds, maybe. It was also just weird. They still have their clothes on too. Pointless, imo.
Sorry, but I fell asleep twice while listening to the book. Much better than melatonin. I'm afraid to try the second book even though it sounds like it might be more interesting.
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- Judie Finney
- 02-05-17
Delightful!
If you could sum up The Bride Says No in three words, what would they be?
This was a fun read/listen! And I'm looking forward to the next two in series1
What did you like best about this story?
The ending
What about Mary Jane Wells’s performance did you like?
Accent & tone
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me smile!
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- Stephanie S Morgan
- 06-07-23
Too Much of the Redicilous
You can call the book cute, a light-hearted tome, but most of the plot is completely improbable in regency England; not to mention the sometimes ridiculous conversations between the characters, and exchanges that you wonder how the author could not see a contradictions.
I bought the series on sale, so I’m going to listen to the second book in hopes that it’s not as ridiculous as the first.
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- Kimberly
- 01-30-14
Too many stories for one novel
Setting: Scotland, 1807 + 1816
Genre: Romance
Narration: Mary Jane Wells does very well with this story. She doesn't have a very wide range, but since there's more telling than showing in this book, that doesn't matter much. It's hard to explain, but I will look for other books she has narrated.
The problem with this book is that the plot is muddied by the fact that it involves 5 people, and the novel involves points of view from 4 (and sometimes 5) of them. Though not quite omniscient in point of view, it is still distracting. Because of this, it is difficult to know the characters beyond the situation. Perhaps if it was longer, it would have been better. But it was interesting enough that I didn't give it back.
So... Lady Tara runs back to Scotland, jilting Blake Stephens. He follows and her father decides that banns will be called in the local kirk. Tara has come back because she is in love with her childhood sweetheart. Rory, however, is engaged to Jane. Tara decides to pursue him anyway. Meanwhile, Blake meets her sister, Aileen, and finds himself fascinated. What we do learn is how the characters, Tara, Blake, Aileen, Rory, and Jane, deal with the situation.
I suppose, if you can get beyond the slight confusion of 4 points of view, this is worth the time, and credit.
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- Carol Wall
- 02-20-20
The Bride Says No
More than lively story with many interesting and we'll drawn characters. Can't wait to start the next in the series! Also Mary Jane Wells is a great, fun narrator.
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- SammiG
- 04-12-23
unfortunate
I have listened to a few others of Cathy Maxwell's books and even though she isn't a favorite I have found them more entertaining then this book. I purchase the book while on sale so I don't feel like I have wasted money but I will be hesitant to use credits to purchase future books.
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- Carrie Sippel
- 01-13-23
Not great
All over the place. To many stories. No substance. Not worth the coin, unfortunately not worth the listen.
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- PennyLou
- 08-01-18
Heavy going...not worth a credit
Not even Mary Jane Wells' excellent narration abilities could save this book for me. ALL....and I do mean ALL the characters are shallow and annoying. The story is just as shallow.
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