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The Proposal

By: Mary Balogh
Narrated by: Rebecca De Leeuw
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Publisher's summary

Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Mary Balogh delights fans with historical romantic tales that touch the heart. After her husband dies in a freak accident, Lady Gwendoline Muir never dreams she’ll love again. So when soldier-turned-nobleman Lord Hugo Trentham stirs feelings in her that have lain dormant for years, she can’t help but imagine his strong embrace. Hugo finds himself drawn to Gwen, but he’s never courted a woman before. Can he muster the right words to make Gwen open her heart and love once more?

©2012 Mary Balogh (P)2012 Recorded Books, LLC

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Bad Narrator

I have loved all of Mary Balough’s books, but the narrator made this book very hard to listen to. I’ve made it to Chapter 6, but just cannot make it any further.

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Fantastic

It troubles me that I might have easily passed this title by in the multitude of romantic regency novels, as it is so lovely. The characters are understandable and bring out compassion, and yet the novel is still sexy. A++

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Excellent

Mary Balogh did an excellent job with this story and Rebecca De Leeuw is the perfect narrator. Love the characters!

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Great

This introduction to The Survivors Club series is just delightful. Totally worth owning. I think this may be my 6th listen since I got it several years ago.

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Loved this one!

What a heartwarming tale and totally likable characters!!!!! Loved it! I would certainly give it 5 stars!!!!

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feels like a comfort blanket

it’s warm, cozy, and familiar.. yes, both main characters have problems but the way it was described is subtle.. nothing is overdone.. soft..

I’m not sold on the narrator though.. sometimes too slow, sometimes to fast.. and the tone is rather flat.. I found that I prefer the ebook than the audio.

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Fantastic story telling

Not only is the story engaging but the narrator is perfect in her delivery. The dry humor is well placed and made me smile and laugh. Throughly enjoyable!

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Lovely, unique romance

What I think I liked best about this novel were the snippets of real wisdom, life wisdom from which we can all benefit, interspersed throughout. Which makes it quite unique.

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Good story bad narration

Great story as always from Mary Balogh, but this is the first time I’ve heard this narrator. I could handle the female voices but the male voices grated on my ears so bad I stopped the book twice.

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So Very Good

What made the experience of listening to The Proposal the most enjoyable?

The story flows and the "villians" find no footholds.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Proposal?

I hate book reviews that give away the good stuff. My review is meant only to encourage new listerners to spend a credit for a good book.

Which character – as performed by Rebecca De Leeuw – was your favorite?

I liked Constance. She could have been a brat but wasn't.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When a person "let's go" of an old hurt I feel it too. There are several in this book.

Any additional comments?

I read Mary Balogh many years ago and thought I didn't like her writing. I have listened to all but one of her audible books and enjoyed everyone and look forward to future series additions. I would listen to the last one but have a hard time spending a credit for a 4 hour book. My fault not Ms. Balogh's.

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