More Than a Stranger

Sealed with a Kiss, Book 1

By: Erin Knightley

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

When his family abandoned him at Eton, Benedict Hastings found an unexpected ally in his best friend's sister. Her letters kept him going - until the day he had to leave everything behind. Years later, Benedict has seen his share of betrayal, but when treachery hits close to home, he turns to his old friend for safe haven.

After five torturous years on the marriage circuit, Lady Evelyn Moore is finally free to live her life as she wishes. So when her brother shows up with a dashing stranger, she finds herself torn between her dreams...and newfound desires.

Despite his determination to keep Evie at a distance, Benedict cannot deny the attraction that began with a secret correspondence. Yet as they begin to discover each other, the dangers of Benedict's world find them, threatening their lives, their love, and everything they thought they could never have.

©2012 Erin Rieber (P)2013 Tantor

Spoiled antagonist

Female protagonist is self centered and spoiled hoyden ... how can the other characters love her? She is also rash and thoughtless of the impact of her actions. Does she deserve the kind, indulgent male lead?

Engaging

Enjoyed this story quite a bit. The last couple hours grew somewhat tedious for me, so I sped through all the action—that is so typical in this type of novel—in order to get to the most important part at the end. Otherwise, the relationships between everyone were delightful.