An Uncommon Courtship

Hawthorne House Series, Book 3

By: Kristi Ann Hunter

Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore

Life for Lady Adelaide Bell was easier if she hid in her older sister's shadow - which worked until her sister got married. Even with the pressure of her socially ambitious mother, the last thing she expected was a marriage of convenience to save her previously spotless reputation.

Lord Trent Hawthorne couldn't be happier that he is not the duke in the family. He's free to manage his small estate and take his time discovering the life he wants to lead, which includes grand plans of wooing and falling in love with the woman of his choice. When he finds himself honor bound to marry a woman he doesn't know, his dream of a marriage like his parents' seems lost forever.

Already starting their marriage on shaky ground, can Adelaide and Trent's relationship survive the pressures of London society?

©2017 Kristi Ann Hunter (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The latest, superb addition to Hunter's Hawthorne House series will delight fans of sweet, inspirational Regency romances with its compelling characters and flawlessly crafted setting." ( Booklist)

Narrator ruined this touching story

I enjoyed this sweet story, but the narrator ruined it. Her horrible stilted narration, and horrible men's voices ruined it. I got through it, because I enjoy this series, but it was grating on the nerves

A GREAT ROMANCE WITH TROUBLED SOULS

An enjoyable story and characters surrounded by family - which can be good and bad. Agree Miss Dove's reading is lacking as stated in review of the previous book in this series. Otherwise, a wonderful love story with a very happy ending.

Lovely story!

It’s a given that I love this series! What stood out was that the narrator was much better than in the 2nd book. My goodness. SOOOOO much better. I’m glad I decided to risk it and bought the book.

The halted and over enunciation was much smoother…could still be a little less so as not to detract from the actual story, but it was easier to melt into the story.

Loved the hawthorn series and hope there are more!

Love the book but not narration.

The book is lovely and fun listening to the ups and downs of a unplanned marriage in the early 19th century. I don’t want to be mean….but, in my opinion, I don’t enjoy listening to Ms. Dore. The female voices are ok while her ready is choppy. The male characters are supposed to be 24 and 27 years old and sound as if they’re 91. I really enjoyed listening to “A Noble Masquerade”, the first book in the series, narrated by Kristi Ann Hunter. She really put life in the characters as well as a nice lily to the voices which told you more about who the characters are. Trent is more of a jovial young man and is not portrayed as such in this book.

Courtship After The Wedding

This ,time we literally see Trent ,fall into a
marriage .(Scheme to trap him into a marriage )
To do the honorable,,only thing he can do .So
Tent looks to his brothers ,even the one who
is single .His mother steps in ,this time she is not
giving ,ladies lessons ,as she did with her daughters
She is going to giving proper husband lessons .But;
its not what he exsprcts .She welcomes treat her daughter ,,(Who wax used by her scheming mother to trap Trent ,),and embraces and teaches her how to
be a proper lady .
i see a reoccurring,theme ,of how love ,triumphs ,
even though it may take a while to flourish .Each,
featured couple ,has some trial they must get through In order for that love to flourish .Despite being ampngst the "TON"
Always lstruggling to discover accept and follow Gods plan .