The Importance of Being Wicked

The story is good but I couldn't fall for the hero. He is just too much of a twit too often to suit me. Good strong heroine made the story happen and made the book entertaining. Fantastic narration by Mr. Page and that is something I don't often say about male narrators of historical romance novels.

This story is about Miranda, a modern day, free thinking widow and Winfield Elliot, a man who likes his world to be predictable and orderly. Needless to say, when his house burns down and he needs to rebuild, a woman is the last person he expects to come to his aid, but when no one else is available to help him in the short span of time he has to work with he is forced to utilize Miranda Garret's help. A battle of wills ensues that eventually leads to love. It has some funny and charming moments.

The premise sounds promising and it is mildly entertaining but predictable. Those aren't always bad qualities in a book and at the sale price its well worth the price. I really like male narrator, Michael Page, he is very well spoken and I enjoyed his voice. I was disappointed that he made the lead character sound so old and stuffy but I enjoyed all his other voices. Overall, for me, this story was ok. Its a likable story that's fairly reliable in it's plot.

Not Ms. Alexanders best work by any means but a fairly safe way to pass the time. I wouldn't waste a credit on it, at the sale price of $7.27 its a value, anything more is a waste of time and money.

As soon as Lady Miranda (19th century new thinking woman) and Viscount Winfield (19th century old school handsome male) meet sparks fly but unfortunately not in a good way. Every time one of them speaks the other one is ready to argue or disagree but the sexual chemistry is there whether they like it or not.

The characters are warm, kind and thoughtful (except to each other) and you eventually empathise with both of them as each have a strong belief that they just can't bend on, but their internal struggles make them realise they must change or lose love. Their verbal duelling at the start was so funny and well written and the storyline builds and builds until it's climatic romantic conclusion.

Michael Page breathes life into each of the many characters and makes it a joy to listen to.

Worth a credit? Yes, it would have been but for $9.79 I just bought it and saved my credit for a pricier listen and I will be downloading more of her books.

This was my first (and last) Victoria Alexander story. Disappointing because I was very intrigued by the set-up. Miranda and Win are thrown together to oversee the rebuilding of his family's 300 year old estate house. She's hiding her true role in the architectural firm hired to restore the burnt remains, he's thrice-burned at love. I usually like character driven stories but couldn't work up an interest in either of them. The dialogue and plot points continually pulled me from the story. I never write reviews although I have over 100 audiobooks in my library. This one was so disappointing I had to warn off other readers.

I did not enjoy Michael Page at all. It's tough for men to do an effective job with women's voices, particularly in historical romance. I was prepared to forgive much. But even his male voices were unsexy and grating. I gave him a single star.

I just coud not connect with the Hero and Heroine.

Yes I would

I just could not connect with story or the main characters. The book before this "What Happens At Christmas" was so much more engaging. I got lost in the story and lost track of time. I love when books do that. This book however just couldn't keep my attention.

A beautifully narrated tale. The story and characters are classic Victoria Alexander but what elevates this audiobook to a must buy is the narration which is truly inspired. I loved listening to it.