The Lion's Lady

Crown's Spies, Book 1

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Susan Duerden

Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Christina Bennett had taken London society by storm. The ravishing beauty guarded the secret of her mysterious past until the night Lyon, Marquis of Lyonwood, stole a searching, sensuous kiss. An arrogant nobleman with a pirate's passions, he tasted the wildfire smoldering beneath Christina's cool charm and swore to possess her....

But the feisty and defiant Christina would not be so easily conquered. Mistress of her heart and of her fortune, she resisted Lyon's sensuous caresses. She dared not surrender to his love...for then, she must also forsake her precious secret...and her promised destiny!

©2013 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

A refreshing story!

Very entertaining story, I outwardly laughed in many occasions. very sweet sensual romance. the story very unique and original, after reading dozens of other romance novels, it was a refreshing change.
One thing is the narrator, she reads everything with the same rhythm and intonation, very frustrating, e.i. reading sentences: "she opened the door" and "she burst into tears" should NOT be read with the same emotion, but Susan reads everything with equal fervor, very strange. I wish they would've chosen someone like Mary Jane Wells, she would've brought this book to the next level, because the writing is actually really good, much better quality than a LOT of other romances.

Garwood & Duerden done it AGAIN!

One more to re-listen to!
Loved this story! Loved the beginning where Mary fights to keep the baby girl.
Liked it a lot when Christina popped up in England at the Tons balls and how she reacted to Lyon. How he takes charge kinda.
Susan Duerden as usual did one heck of a job.

Superb narration, fantastic story!

Julie has really done it again! A great heroin, with a new story line. No clammy, boring English fellows here - this Lord is just the right one to match wits with Christina. Excellent, highly recommend, enjoyed every minute! The narrarator switched from a young girl, a man, another man to a nasty old countess within seconds and you don't even notice.

luv this book

spellbinding reading from start to finish. narrator was great. ending a tear jerker. Luved it!!

A truly unique and sometimes funny love story.

This was a unique love story that was so entertaining that I found myself listening to it in the middle of the night. The characters had interesting personalities that you will love or hate.

Don't Let The Beginning Fool You!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Has everything a good historical romance should have.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Don't let the beginning fool you. I must admit I almost didn't get past chapter one but forced myself. I didn't like the character voices at all at the beginning. I thought the men (especially Lyon) sounded creepy, not sexy and Christina's voice was like a baby rather than a strong young woman. Before I knew it I realized I was actually thoroughly enjoying myself. The story drags you in and soon you are rooting for Chrsitina, proud that she may be tiny and delicate but like a true lioness underneath the surface. This book will make you laugh in all the right places. It has everything a good historical romance should have. I got past my issues with the narrator and soon relaized each voice was pretty perfect for each charator. Rosalyn Landor is still my all time favorite narrator but in the end this one was pretty darned perfect.

Worth your credit

Really enjoyed this story. I've listened to it 3 times in the past few years. Highly recommended.

different

I loved it! was nice to know that I didn't know what was going to happen next so it kept me interested till the end!

The first book of a great series

Another of Garwood's best, this is the first of a great series. Lyon is a stirring and seductive hero and his unique princess wife is a very unusual and endearing heroine. She has an different background which makes for some very amusing interactions between the two. While Lyon remains the tall, dark and mysterious handsome hunk throughout, he is constantly thrown off guard by the princess's charm and unique perspective on life. And she remains an influence in book 2 as well, which is part of why the whole series is great reading. I flew through all 4 books.

Comfort Food for the Romantic Soul

This is a book that I have read multiple times I love it so much. When I saw it had been made into an audio book, I just had to get it. I realize that this is not a new book as it was published in 1991 and maybe it is dated to some people but to me it is timeless. When the book opens, it takes place in the American West and it may leave you wondering how it gets to England. Just hang on a little longer, it gets there is a really fun way. I know if you're a sucker for historical romance like I am, you'll love this one.

Also, I think Susan Duerden does a great job narrating and I have loved her voices in multiple books I have purchased. She even captures the male voices really well and is very convincing. Very credit worthy book but remember it is a book that was first published 20 years ago.