I have listened to over 250 audiobooks and this was the first one I couldn't even finish. It just didn't hold my interest, I wont purchase any more of this authors books.

I bought this book a LONG time ago. So long, that I almost forgot about it. Now, I am really glad that I found this book, turns out I really liked it. (makes me wonder how many other books in my library I have overlooked......)

OK, back to my review:

One of the reasons that I found this book so interesting is that the heroine isn't you typical "the most beautiful woman in the world" that we find in so many of the other books in the romantic genre. No, she is plain, but because of her outlook on life, and her personality, she becomes one of the most beautiful characters that I have ever had the pleasure to discover through my "reading" of a book.

I would really recommend this book. It was like a breath of fresh air.
Enjoy!

Oh my this book was a waste of time. I only made it thru half it's completely confusing. I still can't figure out who the main character was.

Loved it.

I see a couple of pretty harsh reviews for this book so felt I needed to add another perspective. This book reminded me a lot of Pride and Prejudice...not to say it's the same story or the same quality but the character interactions are similar, there are even a few scenes that seemed reminiscent of P&P. I did find this book a little slow in parts but overall I really enjoyed it. I loved the Conn character but can't figure out if he shows himself in one of the other books in this series...it would be great to see his issues resolved. The "dowdy" heroine was a little strange but it was interesting to see it play out....that too reminded me of Mr. Darcy's first commentary on Elizabeth.

I couldn't have said it better: slow, pedantic narration, plodding, pedantic writing. ick.

And this from a master of Regency! I would say this is her rare slip up and anything from her is worth reading or listening to, except by this narrator.

Loved this book and the whole Huxtable series very entertaining and the narrator is excellent

Bought the book for listening in the car during a daily commute to work and back home.The book certainly served the purpose!The narrator is great,very artistic and with a plesant voice, the story is easy to follow, the characters are amiable, and in general a very pleasant read.If you do not have place for a romance in your heart,the book is not for you though.

Yes - I enjoy the story

The easy flow

Her voice

No

This story was not brain surgery but it did offer a very entertaining escape to a different time. You knew how the story was going to end but the getting there was very enjoyable. I enjoyed it so much I immediately listened to the second episode.

I would change the narrator. I have read everything from Mary Balogh at audible . the only books left were narrated by AF. I just could not stand listening to her, but loved Mary Balogh so much I got the book.
The story was good,but once again a book narrated by AF was not...

I liked Con Huxtable. He seems interesting and very complex.

She has a very nasal sound to her narration. Anything with an "h" or an "f" sounds odd. Her voice has a bit of a pretencious quality that makes me dislike the character just for the way some words are pronounced.
I don't understand the reviews that say she is a good narrator. I can't believe I am so off the mark . thank goodness there are others that agree with my issues.

The story was good, but a little boring. I am getting tired of the marriage of convenience TROPE , and then the h/h fall in love because she is so good and he is emotionally damaged, but her goodness repairs him.

There were some funny scenes i.e. the proposal, but the bad narration made it seem flat. AF does not deliver humour very well. It takes a certain intonation and timing. AF is not good for plots that have humour.