I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Sworn to Protect by Katie Reus, narrated by Sophie Eastlake. Another solid entry to a great romantic suspense series.
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I’m over at AudioGals with a review of The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black, narrated by Lauren Fortgang. Unique mix of urban fantasy/faerie tale/horror/YA combine with excellent narration. Recommended.
I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison, narrated by Sophie Eastlake. I just love Dragos and Pia and these novella series’ are a boon for me.
I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Hard As It Gets by Laura Kaye, narrated by Seraphine Valentine. It should have been great – but I was a little bored.
I’m over at AudioGals with a review of The Single Undead Mom’s Club by Molly Harper, narrated by Amanda Ronconi. Not as romantic as some of the other installments but a lot of fun.
Why I read it: I was provided with a review copy via the author.
What it’s about: (from Goodreads) France and England in the age of hedonism and enlightenment
A green-eyed beauty is abandoned at the court of Versailles
The predatory Comte de Salvan plots her seduction
An all-powerful adversary snatches her to safety
But is he noble savior or a satyr most despicable?
Antonia is pursued by the lascivious Comte de Salvan who wants her as a mistress. When the libertine Duke of Roxton snatches her from Salvan’s clutches, she believes herself rescued. Has she merely swapped one seducer for another? Will Roxton save Antonia from the Comte? Can Antonia save the Duke from himself?
What worked for me (and what didn’t): I listened to Dair Devil recently. In that book, Rory and Dair row to Swan Island, on the Duke of Roxton’s estate in the country, Treat, and, among other things, admire some rather scandalous tapestries in a folly there. The tapestries tell the story of the marriage of Antonia, Duchess of Roxton and her duke. Ever since I heard the description of the tapestries, I wanted to know the beginning of the story. And so, I stalked Audible until Noble Satyr was available and shamelessly (honestly, there was no shame whatsoever involved) reminded the author of her (generous) offer of a download code. Continue reading