A Match for Marcus Cynster

The Cynster Novels, Book 23

By: Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by: Matthew Brenher

Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Laurens returns to rugged Scotland with a dramatic tale of passionate desire, unwavering devotion, and a match too powerful to deny.

Restless and impatient, Marcus Cynster waits for fate to come calling. He knows his destiny lies in the lands surrounding his family home, but what will his future be, and with whom will he share it? Of one fact he feels certain: His fated bride will not be Niniver Carrick. His elusive neighbor attracts him mightily, yet he feels compelled to protect her - even from himself. Fate, he's sure, would never be so kind as to decree that Niniver should be his. The best he can do for them both is to avoid her.

Niniver has vowed to return her clan to prosperity. The epitome of fragile femininity, her delicate and ethereal exterior cloaks a stubborn will and an unflinching devotion to the people in her care. She accepts that she cannot risk marrying and losing her grip on the clan's reins to an inevitably controlling husband. Unfortunately many local men see her as their opportunity. Soon she's forced to seek help to get rid of her unwelcome suitors. Powerful and dangerous, Marcus Cynster is perfect for the task. Suppressing her wariness over tangling with a gentleman who excites her passions, she appeals to him for assistance with her peculiar problem.

Although at first he resists, Marcus discovers that, contrary to his expectations, his fated role is to stand by Niniver's side and, ultimately, to claim her hand. Yet in order to convince her to be his bride, they must plunge headlong into a journey full of challenges, unforeseen dangers, passion, and yearning, until Niniver grasps the essential truth - that she is indeed a match for Marcus Cynster.

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Would be better as a short story

I kept waiting for something , anything, to happen. It moves very slowly. I've pretty much read or listened to every Cynster story Ms. Laurens has written. They're getting to be interchangeable.
Not bad, just so very, very predictable.

Yes, another Cynsters Series 5 + star rating.

This series is an auto-buy.
Stephanie Laurens' Cynsters' Series always leave you wanting the story to go on and on. That is, until the next one is available!
From 'Devil's Bride' (Book 1) through to 'A Match for Marcus Cynster (Book 23) you will fall into the Cynsters' lives, along with all the other stories about their friends and connections.
Well worth the credits.

Another great Cynster story!

As with all the Stephanie Laurens books I've listened to, this story about Marcus kept me enthralled. I fell in love with Marcus and Niniver from the start and rooted for their HEA. The sexual tension runs thick and fast between them. Stephanie has a way of describing hot love scenes in the most
beautiful and heart felt way that's never crude or offensive, but will leave you breathless. This was my first listen to Matthew Brenher and I was pleasantly surprised. A lot of reviewers criticized his narration which made me a little apprehensive. But, I really liked his reading. His different voices was done well, especially Marcus' voice was excellent. Niniver sounded a wee bit "old" but was OK. Very enjoyable book worth 5 stars!!

Later Cynster novels not on equal level as earlier stories.

For those individuals familiar with the plots and character development in the earlier Cynster novels, you might find yourself feeling a little let down.

Loved it.

Stephanie once again creates a story that keeps the Reader's attention. I'm looking forward to her next work.

Too long!!!!!

It was too long, if you are Stephanie Lauren's fan this one fell short of its mark I own almost all her book from the Cynster's {audio books that is ) and this one with narrator with no infliction on his voice and the material he had to wok with was not her greatest story and I love all her strikes until now, this book did not have enough suspense or maybe it was also the way it was delivered please pretty please bring Simon Prebble back I hope her next story is better and by the way Marcu's mom name is not Catrina it never was until this narrator came in the scene her name is Catriona not Catrina at least get the name right!, I will wait for her next book I never had giving her this low of a rating thank you audible.

Counters are always dreamy!

Loved the story and the people in it. The story flows so well you quite rightly flow along with it. Thanks Stephanie!

Steamy

Worth the listen. It was very enjoyable from start to finish. Read with a toy and enjoy.

Tedious

Not as good as the usual Laurens novels. Tedious in places, easy to put down.

Great story and performance.

I enjoyed the performance as I wish they would have more male performers. Just something about having your hero sounding like one. Good story, love this family. The drama was short lived in the story but not too predictable.