Compromised

By: Kate Noble

Narrated by: Rosalind Ashford

Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

From a dazzling new voice in historical fiction comes a "delectable and delightful debut" about a pair of mismatched lovers who unwillingly find themselves engaged in a most scandalous position....

Miss Gail Alton was not having a good day. Or a good year. First, she's strong-armed into attending the Season as a foil to her beautiful sister,Evangeline. Then, while riding her mare in the park, she gets toppled by a stuffy, self-important, too-handsome-by-half "gentleman" who has the audacity to blame her for their fall into the chilly lake! Little does Gail know that the very same man will soon be found in a compromising position with her sister....

Forced into asking for Evangeline's hand in marriage, Maximillian, Viscount Fontaine, can't take his mind off the irksome girl who threw him from his horse and who can match wits with him at every turn. He's determined to follow through with his best intentions, yet he can't deny that Gail makes him want to cast propriety aside - and whisk away the sister of his soon-to-be bride....

©2008 Kate Noble (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Cute Story - GREAT Narrator!

"Compromised" was a light romance from new author Kate Noble. It was a little slow in some spots, but for the most part flows nicely. This story is about the Alton family. The father is in politics and the step-mother is a social climber. They have two daughters. Evangeline, the oldest girl, is blond, petite and a beauty; Gail is tall with not much to recommend her except her wit and her outspoken ideas, which usually gets her into trouble. Sharing a season with her gorgeous sister causes people to ignore Gail, so she is quiet and tries to blend into the background at balls her step-mother forces her to attend.. Her step-mother wants both her step-daughters to get married, but Gail wants nothing to do with it.

Gail's father bought Max's horse's stablemate and gave her to Gail. She encounters Max riding his horse in the park and his horse goes berserk trying to get to Gail's mare. His reins break, and Gail tries to help as his horse comes barreling at her, and they both find themselves thrown from their horses into a lake. She sees him again at her family's ball and throws up on his shoes. Max hopes he never sees Gail again, because she confuses him and blames him for everything that goes wrong.

Max’s father plans to disown him if Max doesn't find a wife in three months, so Max has no choice but to attend the "season's" balls. During the Alton ball, he meets Evangeline in the conservatory and with the moon shining upon her beautiful face Max leans forward and kisses her, and is caught by the Housekeeper. Max feels he has compromised Evangeline and offers to marry her...and everything goes downhill from there.

I enjoyed the witty dialogue between the hero (Max) and heroine (Gail).

Kate Noble is a noteworthy author, and Rosalind Ashford gave an excellent performance -- VERY talented narrator.

So fun!!

I loved this story. Leads you into familiar tropes and then still does unexpected things! So fun and exactly what I needed.

fun and easy

I loved this romantic, fun, easy, and humorous listen/read. I'm about to start another of Nobles books as soon as I finish this review!

Adorable, Light-hearted, Romantic, Fun

This story was pure fun. Each character was likeable, even the "bad" characters were not overly wicked. The story moved quickly and I was sad it was over. Hopefully all of her books will be this good.

Intriguing story

I absolutely loved this story. Once I pressed play it was hard to pause it. I wanted to hear the whole thing. It’s like the experience of binge watching your favorite tv show.

Very Good Novel

I can understand the people who didn't like the hero. He was a bit overwhelming. But, if you can see past his brashness to the strong willed heroine, you can see that these two are perfect for each other.

I thought the story was unique and enjoyed it immensely.

Also, the narrator did a fabulous job!

Great book!

Book! loved. loved , loved this book. I loved the story, the characters, the writing, the narrator, I just loved this book!! Thank you!

absolutely fantastic!

I could not shut it off! so so good! I absolutely could not wait to hear what was going to happen next!

Good listening

I enjoyed the story and the narrative was pretty good. However, that being said, the middle of the book moved very slowly and was a bit difficult to continue. I am glad I didn't give up because the ending was well worth the wait!

so good

this has been my most favorite narrator on audible!! The book was fun, silly and a little heated!! I'm hoping to find another book by her!!