• When Beauty Tamed the Beast

  • By: Eloisa James
  • Narrated by: Susan Duerden
  • Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,056 ratings)

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When Beauty Tamed the Beast

By: Eloisa James
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
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Publisher's summary

Miss Linnet Berry Thrynne is a Beauty... Naturally, she's betrothed to a Beast.

Piers Yelverton, Earl of Marchant, lives in a castle in Wales where, it is rumored, his bad temper flays everyone he crosses. And rumor also has it that a wound has left the earl immune to the charms of any woman.

Linnet is not just any woman.

She is more than merely lovely: her wit and charm brought a prince to his knees. She estimates the earl will fall madly in love - in just two weeks.

She is more than merely lovely: her wit and charm brought a prince to his knees. She estimates the earl will fall madly in love - in just two weeks.

If she decides to be very wicked indeed... what price will she pay for taming his wild heart?

©2011 Eloisa James (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

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Great Story, average orator

The story was really great and the author has a sense of hummer. I think the book might be a bit better in paper back, but just maybe. The reader did a great job on the voices but in between, for example, "he said" "full of mock sadness" "his voice strangled" is like a robot speaking. It can be a bit concerting and distracting but is much better then many other monotone readers. So voices are great but in between when actions are being described, is not so great. Worth listening though for the story.

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Wonderful book...

I was facing a dreary weekend of housework and chores. Bought this book. Completed my housework and chores lost in the wonderful world Eloisa James created. Definitely worth the credit...lovely story, beautiful writing, definitely a must for those who enjoy this genre.

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BEWARE...ONCE YOU START IT'LL BE DIFFICULT TO STOP

As usual E.J. has put everything into her Regency fairy tale - it's got passion, humour, romance, likeable characters who get themselves entangled in a sexy touching plot. Her books are usually an automatic download for me and if you listen to this then you will know why.

Worth a credit? Yes, and I hope to continue enjoying her books with many many more series.

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I laughed, I cried, I fell in love!!!!

If you could sum up When Beauty Tamed the Beast in three words, what would they be?

Hilarious, emotional, intriguing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Linett...she's thrown into a situation that's out of her control, but she makes the best of it.

Have you listened to any of Susan Duerden’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I have and Susan is awesome.

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

Yes, this is one of those books, that keeps you tuned in to every nuance.

Any additional comments?

Awesome, to read and to listen to as well...highly recommended!!!!

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One word: FANTASTIC!


This is one of the best romance books I ever read or listened to.
It made me cry, laugh and then finally, it made me want to start all over again.
Susan Duerden instantly became one of my favorite narrators.
If you love romances, this is a must listen!

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Wonderful tale worth listening to

Audio was really good. Story was an enjoyable tale of beauty and the beast. Two people who belong together. Characters show growth.

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One of the best!

I loved this story snd the narration was excellent!!! Very creative. Not the usual historical romance. My favorite so far by this author and a favorite among all authors!

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Too quick of an ending

I always love her stories and the happy endings, but the endings develop too fast and leaves me unsatisfied. I wished there were a few chapters after the happy ending to detail their marriage.

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Wonderful!

I absolutely loved this book. One of my all time favorites by Eloisa James. I quite enjoyed the characters and I truly didn't want the book to end. It was excellent. I'll definitely read it again.

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I was hesitant at first

But the story was so charming and funny that towards the end I had tears. It was simply perfect.

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