Ten Things I Love About You

By: Julia Quinn

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Ten things you should know about this book....

1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret.

2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church.

3. Sebastian's uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything.

4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.

5. Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems.

6. Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother.

Number 7 is shocking, 8 is delicious, and 9 is downright wicked, all of which lead the way to:

10. Happily. Ever. After.

©2010 Julie Cotler Pottinger (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

Loved it!

This was the first book I listened to for Julia. I enjoyed it! The characters interactions were wonderful, smart, and charming. I am planning to listen to more of Julia Quinn

It was fun

I like reading Julia Quinn's books because her characters are really likable and enjoyable. This book was no exception. Unfortunately, this book did not have an interesting plot as her previous book "what happens in London" or her wonderful Bridgerton books. Still, it was a good light listening.

Pick one – disgusting Earl or charming nephew

Annabelle is expected to marry a wealthy Earle with one foot in the grave in order to help her financially challenged family. The Earle is old enough to be her grandfather and is quite disgusting – but he lost his only son and needs an heir quickly. His nephew, Sebastian, will inherit if the Earl does not produce an heir and he hates Sebastian. Sebastian is an absolute charmer. He is considered a lovable rake. He is also a writer, but no one knows he is the author because he writes under the name of a female. I adore Sebastian. He is a great character.

Sebastian and Annabelle meet and the chemistry is definitely strong between them. Then the uncle, the Earl, and the nephew, Sebastian, begin the battle for Annabelle. The Earl wants her because he thinks she would be a good child bearer with wide hips. Sebastian wants her because he loves her. Annabelle’s family needs her to marry the Earl because they are destitute. Annabelle wants Sebastian but does not want to let her family down. All comes to a head at a house party where the battle is waged in earnest.

OK

Would you try another book from Julia Quinn and/or Rosalyn Landor?

I have read all Julia Quinn's books. I have heard Rosalyn Landor many times. I will use my credits for them.

If you’ve listened to books by Julia Quinn before, how does this one compare?

This is my first listen but I believe this book is a bit below Quinn's normally excellent standard. Whether a book is read or heard the story must carry the "reader" from start to finish. This one had very good moments. When you laugh out loud or tear up the book has you involved. That makes it a good book worth the price. No one can expect an author to hit a home run everytime and getting to second is nothing to be ashamed of.

Which character – as performed by Rosalyn Landor – was your favorite?

Each character lived up to their part of the story. The good were good and the bad were bad!

Was Ten Things I Love About You worth the listening time?

Definitely.

Any additional comments?

There are authors you read once. Then there are authors you follow and anticipate any new offering. Quinn is one to follow.

Funny and romantic

I loved this book. Great story, well-paced and wonderful characters. Narration by Rosalyn Landor was icing on the cake.

Best ending yet

Delightful in every way, but this is the first romance that had me crying with tenderness at the end. The book most likely to make you cry, too.

Great protagonist

He's gross and fat and he wants a broader immediately! Great story. A face romance writer

one of her best if not best

one of her best books it has everything. the grandmother oh my . you don't expect to laugh or chuckle while reading a historical romance novel. it also touches on issues that are still relevant today. sebastian grey is probably one of the best characters out there running through many books.
so much so that it spawned off a crazy gothic book.
well done very well done.

Great Story

Julia Quinn is magnificent in her writing and this is one of many books that I reread over and over…

Thoroughly enjoyable

Wonderful narration, as always. Thoroughly enjoyable story. Another great Julia Quinn book for all to enjoy.