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Narrated by:
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Bianca Amato
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By:
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Amanda Quick
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The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer. Her sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence - convince her to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.
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Besieged by gambling debts, a desperate gentleman purchases a diary as a tool for blackmail. But he does not live to carry out his plans. He is murdered, and the diary is stolen. Now Tobias March, discrete private investigator, has been hired to find the incriminating diary. Tobias is familiar with danger, but when his inquiries lead him to the beautiful entrepreneur Lavinia Lake, his emotions are sidetracked.
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LOVED THE BOOK
- By Christine on 07-12-14
By: Amanda Quick
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The Girl Who Knew Too Much
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Louise Jane Underwood
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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The New York Times best-selling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part transports listeners to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins. At the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel on the coast of California, rookie reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool. The dead woman had a red-hot secret about an up-and-coming leading man, a scoop that Irene couldn't resist.
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Earlier Review Exactly Correct
- By Barbara Kindle Customer on 05-12-17
By: Amanda Quick
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'Til Death Do Us Part
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Louise Jane Underwood
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
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Calista Langley operates an exclusive "introduction" agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning - a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.
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Worst narration ever!
- By mia on 04-22-16
By: Amanda Quick
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Garden of Lies
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Louise Jane Underwood
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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The Kern Secretarial Agency provides reliable professional services to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one of the finest women in Ursula Kern's employ. But Miss Clifton has met an untimely end - and Ursula is convinced it was not due to natural causes.
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Miserable narration
- By Sally S on 04-22-15
By: Amanda Quick
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Wait Until Midnight
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Louisa Jane Underwood
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
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The sins of Adam Hardesty's past have been discovered. And if he does not hunt down his blackmailer quickly, his secrets will be revealed to all.... But there is an obstacle in his way: sensation novelist Caroline Fordyce. She knows that Adam's quest for justice could shatter her own reputation - and mire her family in lethal scandal. And she fears what he may find. Together they will navigate the shadow side of London, venturing into an underworld of cutthroats, connivers, and illusionists.
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Regarding the narrator...
- By Amazon Customer on 08-08-20
By: Amanda Quick
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Affair
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
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Affair introduces Charlotte Arkendale, an industrious young woman who provides a very special service. Wealthy women hire her to check the qualifications of their suitors. When one of Charlotte’s loveliest clients is murdered, she hires the darkly handsome Baxter St. Ives to be her assistant and bodyguard. But as they pool their powers of deduction and begin to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder, they also uncover the force of a powerful, and mutual, chemistry.
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Not a bad story but bad recording
- By Bane2 on 03-31-15
By: Amanda Quick
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Seduction
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Artemis Jones
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath. Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience.
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Immature heroine creates poor story
- By Linda on 05-04-23
By: Amanda Quick
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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
- Tales From Ivy Hill, Book 1
- By: Julie Klassen
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
- Length: 17 hrs
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The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help.
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Most enjoyable Book!!
- By KN on 03-18-17
By: Julie Klassen
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Second Sight
- Arcane Society, Book 1
- By: Amanda Quick
- Narrated by: Islay Jacobs
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
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Venetia Milton's memories of a romantic night with Gabriel Jones—an alchemist's descendant—are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. Adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in London, where her unique ability to "see" beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized. But Venetia's romantic whim causes unexpected trouble.
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Great, as always!
- By Kindle Customer on 07-31-23
By: Amanda Quick
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Slightly Married
- Bedwyn Saga Series, Book 1
- By: Mary Balogh
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Like all the Bedwyn men, Aidan has a reputation for cool arrogance. But this proud nobleman also possesses a loyal, passionate heart - and it is this fierce loyalty that has brought Colonel Lord Aidan to Ringwood Manor to honor a dying soldier's request. Having promised to comfort and protect the man's sister, Aidan never expected to find a headstrong, fiercely independent woman who wants no part of his protection, nor did he expect the feelings this beguiling creature would ignite in his guarded heart.
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The Bedwyns have arrived!
- By LuJuna Brown-Jackson on 10-01-16
By: Mary Balogh
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Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Miranda Cheever has been blessed with many things, but great beauty is not among them. Still, when she meets Viscount Tuner, she knows she is meant for him. As the years go by, fate is as kind to Miranda as it is harsh on the Viscount. He's skeptical about love with good reason - but he may be falling for Miranda
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The worst narration🙀
- By MICHELLE on 01-05-17
By: Julia Quinn
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A Duke for Diana
- By: Sabrina Jeffries
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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Self-made civil engineer Geoffrey Brookhouse has unexpectedly inherited the dukedom of Greenwood. But he has a secret that could ruin his family. Hoping to save his timid sister from that fate, he seeks to marry her off to a respectable, protective gentleman. With the London Season imminent, Geoffrey hires Elegant Occasions to orchestrate her debut. Yet Lady Diana Harper, spirited fashion expert, proves more than he bargained for. Suddenly, Geoffrey’s sister is emerging from her shell, and he is beleaguered with social invitations and gossip!
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Horrible
- By Beanie Baby on 04-25-23
By: Sabrina Jeffries
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Marry in Haste
- Marriage of Convenience Series, Book 1
- By: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
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Major Calborne Rutherford returns to England on the trail of an assassin, only to find he's become Lord Ashendon, with the responsibility for vast estates and dependent relatives. Cal can command the toughest of men, but his wild half-sisters are quite another matter. They might just be his undoing. When he discovers that Miss Emmaline Westwood, the girls' former teacher, guides them with ease, Cal offers her a marriage of convenience.
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Ruined by the robotic narrator.
- By Cate F. on 05-29-17
By: Anne Gracie
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- readragon
- 01-09-19
the best
this is the best book. I hard to get used to the reader, but in the I did really enjoyed her.
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- Andrea
- 06-05-21
A good mix makes for perfect entertainment
Romance, thriller, historical - a good mix makes for perfect entertainment
This book got me through two longer housecleaning sessions. That is meant as a compliment, because not many books of this genre manage to be listened to for several hours straight.
Very likeable characters, a story that stays interesting, good dialogue and good pacing. Of course, this is not world literature, but anyone who is looking for entertainment and likes this genre is well served by this work. - A solid recommendation.
The narrator deserves special mention: excellent performance.
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- Emily Jacobsen
- 01-09-21
I love Amanda Quick's heroines.
The heroine I'd smart, independent, sassy and empathetic. The hero is smart enough to recognize these qualities and they partner so well together as they delve into solving his mystery.
And Bianca Amato is such a beautifully emotive reader with a beautiful voice. This audio version was so pleasurable.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-28-23
Romance and another strong lady
Once again, a strong character but this time it is two very different people that could easily have been at odds. Instead they learn to respect each other’s strengths.
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- K. Jeannine
- 03-14-23
Author same as Mr Rochester or Mr Darcy
Mildly Entertaining but a typical Victorian/ Austin romance , with a predictable plot. I didn’t really care for it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-17-23
Witty and slightly torrid regency romance
A heroine who’s strong, a hero who likes someone strong like himself and a dastardly villain to foil. A fun read with a good narrator.
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- Geepa
- 04-11-23
Unexpected
This is one good novel. It has a little of everything, sex, intrigue, humor, and what life was like in the 19th century in England. And it's free. How about that. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and plan to read it again several times more. You can't go wrong spending your time listening to this audio book. Enjoy
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- Breana
- 04-10-23
Light Mystery & Romance
This was just a good light hearted read that still had lots of mystery and intrigue but not gonna keep you up at night!
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- Mj
- 03-24-23
Entertaining
Great listen, not my typical genre but I couldn’t stop listening! I would highly recommend listening.
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- E
- 04-10-23
Mystery and Romance
Loved this story because it was so different with murder, intrigue etc. The only thing I knew for certain was who was the couple. Not a great novel, but I recommend.
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