The Dreaming Beauty

By: Anneka R. Walker

Narrated by: Noah Wall

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Once upon a dream, two cursed people fell in love . . .

Tansy White doesn’t want to end up alone like her three aunts who raised her, but when she is betrayed by her would-be betrothed, she fears she might never change her fate. At her aunts’ suggestion, she seizes the chance to visit Rose Cottage, the country home of her late mother. For years, dreams of the cottage have haunted Tansy, and she is convinced it holds the answer to her hidden past. But after getting caught in a terrible storm, she meets a man who is just as determined as she is to learn all her secrets.

Marcus Taylor, brother to the Duke of Westmorland, is also troubled by vivid dreams. On a sleepless night, as a tempest rages outside his brother’s estate, he makes a discovery far more mysterious than any dream: a young woman, cold as ice, lies unconscious in the library, and he is sure she is the key to solving his problems. When she wakes, what begins as a shared quest for information turns into an unexpected friendship. As they piece together the fragments of their pasts, they discover a tangled web of lies, and their feelings for each other become just as entwined. But is their love as strong as their dreams . . . or their fate?

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Unique storyline

I really enjoyed this book! I’ve listened to it twice now. I like the aunts and Marcus and Tansy. Lots of plot twists! I do get confused about all of the sisters with flower names though. Their history gets muddled for me every time. lol! All in all, a great listen and I love the author!! Her books are so good!

I was entertained by the book

Pros:
I enjoyed the aesthetic of the book, and the story between Tansy and Marcus.
I was entertained by the mystery of the dreams.

Cons:
When it came to solving the mystery, I thought there were small plot holes.

Excellent Read

I really enjoyed the twists and turns. I continued to try and figure things out. I enjoyed the characters and really enjoy the narrator.

Thank you for this enjoyment !

Probably one of the best and most unique storylines in the Regency genre.

Probably one of the best and most unique storylines in the Regency genre. I loved it. Not set in the typical London season (thankfully), Ms. Walker weaves us through unexpected plot twists, clever intrigues, fairies, dreams, and intricate webs of buried family secrets…. And ties it all up so well in the end. Narrator Noah Wall has the perfect intonations of each character voice without trying too hard or making it sound corny. Very much enjoyed this one and left wanting more.

The story is mesmerizing!

I loved everything about this story. I couldn’t put it down as I was anxious to know what happened next. The story had several twists and I loved the characters. I highly recommend this book.

Beautiful story

I absolutely fell in love with the characters. She is one of my favorite authors.

Clean Regency Romance

A sweet rendition of Sleeping Beauty. Plenty of twists and turns and pleasant surprises.

Illogical Story

The primary characters hidden pasts made little sense. No real reason for either to be hidden.