Echo in the Wind

De: Regan Walker

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

"Regan Walker sweeps you away to a time and place you'll NEVER want to leave!" ~ Danelle Harmon, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author England and France 1784 Cast out by his noble father for marrying the woman he loved, Jean Donet took to the sea, becoming a smuggler, delivering French brandy and tea to the south coast of England. When his young wife died, he nearly lost his sanity. In time, he became a pirate and then a privateer, vowing to never again risk his heart. As Donet’s wealth grew, so grew his fame as a daring ship’s captain, the terror of the English Channel in the American War. When his father and older brother die in a carriage accident in France, Jean becomes the comte de Saintonge, a title he never wanted. Lady Joanna West cares little for London Society, which considers her its darling. Marriage in the ton is either dull or disastrous. She wants no part of it. To help the poor in Sussex, she joins in their smuggling. Now she is the master of the beach, risking her reputation and her life. One night off the coast of Bognor, Joanna encounters the menacing captain of a smuggling ship, never realizing he is the mysterious comte de Saintonge. Can Donet resist the English vixen who entices him as no other woman? Will Lady Joanna risk all for an uncertain chance at love in the arms of the dashing Jean Donet?

thoroughly enjoyable

I really liked this book. Everything about it was perfect for me. I loved all the characters, the storyline and the narration. I was surprised that the virtual narration was done so well. It held my attention from beginning to end. Jean and Joanna were absolutely meant for each other. I loved the pace of the story, how everything flowed smoothly, no flighty blow-up and stupid misunderstandings. I also loved the adventure of it all, the mystery and the romance. This is definitely a book I would read again. Jean Donet, a widowed sea captain, now comte de Saintonge, becomes enthralled with Joanna West from the first time she boards his ship disguised as a man to bargain with him in a smuggling operation. Joanna is iritated by him and doesn't really know why. When another smuggling transaction goes wrong and she is accidentally shot on board his ship, her life takes a surprising turn. Will she risk everything for a chance at love with this man she was so irritated by at first? Will Jean open up his heart again and give love another chance? A very, very good read.