A Guarded Heart

By: Heidi Kimball

Narrated by: Aubrey Warner

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Three years after a shocking scandal destroyed her family and forced her into isolation, Eleanor Hayward finally has an opportunity to put her painful history and dashed hopes behind her. But reentering society is no simple task. In her cousin’s glittering ballroom, Eleanor is stunned when she comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart those years before.

Edmund Fletcher thought he had laid the past to rest until he unexpectedly encounters the woman who so nearly became his wife. Soon to be engaged to another, Edmund knows he must let go of the complicated feelings he harbors for Eleanor. However, when the Hayward scandal resurfaces and the truth behind their parting is revealed, Eleanor and Edmund are left reeling. Tormented by thoughts of what could have been, they realize it is impossible to rewrite history. But is there a future in which they might both find happiness - and true love?

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Thoroughly enjoyable and wonderfully read

I really enjoyed this book and felt like the narrator was excellent. I'm really enjoying this author!

Wonderful well developed story

I really enjoyed the depth of this story. I don’t think I have cried from one of these stories in a long time
But I sure did in this one! I was sooo mad at the society and how they treated Eleanor but happy that the man finally got a clue and it explained his emotional state and resins for treating her as he did. Very well written in my opinion! I would have loved to see Beatrice and her mother get their come-up-ance though!

I enjoyed this book

I listened to this one on the back of another romance novel and I found that the names got mixed up. Perhaps it was because of the performance of Aubrey Warner, whom I really enjoy. But I need a break for awhile because so many of them are the same.

Decent proper romance

I liked the story, the performance was fine, but I didn’t feel a major draw to finish the story. It just didn’t capture me and I thought I could stop listening at any moment and be fine.

Wonderful Story!

I really enjoyed this book! I had the pleasure of reading this book years ago in it's beta phase, and it has only improved as it was refined and I like it even more now.

I love the characters probably most of all. They are so real with very relatable flaws, and very satisfying growth.

I listened to more than half the book on audible and can really recommend the narrator. She did a great job creating distinct voices and infusing personality into the characters.

another great story!

I enjoyed it thoroughly. this is the 2nd of her books I have read and I look forward to the next.

Beautiful Story of love and loss

This is my first time listening to a book by this author. It did not disappoint! I found this a beautiful story of getting through the brokenness of life. I love how the author transitioned from the past and to the present. I felt a Jane Austen vibe from this book. It was beautifully written and I did not want to hit pause.

If you love Jane Austen books definitely give this one a try!

The narrator did a wonderful job as well!

Sweet story

I loved the characters, and the story line was beautiful. This would make a great movie.

ending dragged otherwise enjoyed

ending dragged otherwise enjoyed the passing of times in story.narraotor good except for maids.. I believe she was trying to do a Scottish accent didn't quite pull it off.