Affair

By: Amanda Quick

Narrated by: Stephanie Beacham

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Charlotte Arkendale knew all there was to know about men. After all, she'd made a career out of steering marriage-minded women away from untrustworthy members of the opposite sex. 

Yet nothing could have prepared her for Baxter St. Ives - an arresting stranger too daring, too determined, too dangerous to be her new man-of-affairs. Still, perhaps he was the perfect person to help Charlotte investigate the recent murder of one of her clients. 

So she gave him a chance, never realizing that Baxter, a gifted scientist, would soon conduct a risky exploration into the alchemy of desire, with Charlotte as his subject.

But even as he sets out to seduce Charlotte, a twisted killer lies in wait, ready to part the lovers...or see them joined together forever - in death. 

©1997 Jayne Ann Krentz (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Simple romance with dated reading style

There was enough interest in the characters and plot to keep me listening, but the narration seemed old-fashioned especially at the amorous parts...loud music would kick in and make it difficult to hear! If this was my first taste of an audio book I would have to say I wouldn't be too impressed. Simple, feel good book with the baddies truly getting their come-uppance.

The Narration ruined it

I love this story and have read it multiple times. I decided to purchase the audio version because I like the book so much. But this audio book is terrible. Weird music breaks out at random times and the narrator is horrible. I would give them zero stars if possible. I also wish I could return it. I couldn't finish the story.

performance was bad , the music too laud, the

voice of the main character was hard on the ears, part of the story was missing

Quick is always excellent

I am a fan of all works by Amanda Quick and this book certainly upheld the author's outstanding reputation for excellence. However, the music which was incorporated into the reading I found to be intrusive and disruptive to my listening experience. Others might enjoy the musical accompaniment.

Classic

Good story, passable narration. Too much music designed to intensify suspense. Sadly it distracted.

short but sweet

I enjoyed this short book. I'm actually grateful for the length, since it never lost my interest.

Abridged!!

This version is abridged, though I specifically searched for unabridged books. Background music is distracting.

Affair was awesome

I enjoyed the book I just wish it would’ve been longer and I was there was two or three more books with the two of them in it. EJ

Trumpets?

Any additional comments?

The narrator did a decent job but at certain times loud music, including trumpets, invaded the scene which left it difficult to hear the narration.

The story was not that great - just so-so but maybe the unabridged version would have been better. Except I don't think I could have tolerated the trumpets in a long version.

Very funny

Silly too, so leave your troublesome world behind and put your logical mind on hold and enjoy a romp.

vexing

Ridiculous story, not at all like " the Paid Companion" and on top of that vexing background music.