
The Gentleman in the Ash Tree
Allen Abbey Romances, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Maria Nicola Johnson
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By:
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Rosanne E. Lortz
About this listen
When Eloise Blackburn finds a strange gentleman perched in the leafy branches of an ash tree, she has strong suspicions he is not who he says he is. After all, the neighboring Allen family has never mentioned a cousin named Crispin from the West Indies. And what's this he's saying about a missing inheritance and a secret passageway in Allen Abbey?
Despite Eloise's misgivings, her family finds Crispin Allen's story entirely plausible, and she is soon thrust into an adventure with a cheeky stranger who seems intent on winning more from her than just her help in his quest....
This clean romance Regency novella is 35,000 words.
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Sweet old fashioned story
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Honestly, this is one of the most entertaining Regency romances that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Not only did I read the novel, but I also listened to the audiobook, which added so much to the narrative, in my opinion. I adored the narrator’s voice as it was so incredibly soothing to listen to and the fact that it is paired with such an entertaining story heightened the experience, truly making the novel come alive.
This is an incredible start to what I’m sure is going to be an amazing series.
This Novel Came Alive!
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Great series!
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Delightful Country Romance
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A wonderful start to the series
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This book was so romantic and so wholesome. I love the fact that Crispin knew he was falling for Eloise, while he stayed at her house, and willingly left to stay at a hotel for her virtue. I read different kinds of romance books, and some are more steamy than others, but it’s always nice to read about a male character who treats a woman with respect.
I have read all three of her books and I just finished Thomas’s book. I had forgotten what a pain he was in the first book, but I’m glad he got his redemption story. There are so many different aspects of this book that I found intriguing and there are some characters you will love and something that you would love to hate.
I’m really happy that this was in audiobook form. For the most part, the narrator did a good job, but I didn’t care for the voice she used for Eloise because she made her sound like an immature little girl. Regardless of that fact, I still recommend this audiobook. It’s not long and it just has a good feeling to it.
I hope the other books will be put in audiobook form.
So Cute
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A Must Listen Audiobook
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Excellent Narration
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