Confirmed Bachelors: Books 1-3

By: Jenny Hambly

Narrated by: Helen Taylor

Length: 24 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Allerdale: Handsome and charismatic, Miles Gilham, Earl of Allerdale, has a reputation for being a little wild. After spending months running his father’s estate in Yorkshire to make amends for disgracing his family the year before, he reluctantly returns to Town. He has promised his mother that he will find a bride this season, but his heart is not in it. The only eligible lady that amuses him is not looking for a husband and is the sort of headstrong girl that would make an uncomfortable wife.

Bassington: Captain Charles Bassington of the 13th Light Dragoons is famed for his good luck, high spirits, and devil-may-care attitude. He escapes serious injury at Waterloo only to succumb to an inflammation of the lungs. When he returns home to recuperate, cracks begin to appear in his cheery façade. It is only when two eminently eligible bachelors appear to be vying for the hand of his childhood friend, Lady Selena Sheringham, that Charles realizes his heart’s desire.

But how can the younger son of a baron ever hope to be worthy of the wealthy daughter of an earl?

Carteret: Dignified, reserved, and every inch the gentleman, Laurence Westerby, the fifth Viscount Carteret, finds his ordered and predictable world turned on its head when a mysterious lady steps into his private parlor. He thinks her spirited, reckless, and undoubtedly in need of his protection.

An unlikely friendship is forged, but will it survive the pressures of potential abductors, smugglers, and a suspected murderer?

©2022 Mrs. Jennifer A. Hambly (P)2022 Mrs. Jennifer A. Hambly

Just what the doctor ordered

great series of books that aren't rated R, but very entertaining nonetheless. Characters are well developed and likeable. One criticism I have is that the end of the books don't fill in the gaps as well as an MC Beaton Regency period book. I am spoiled thinking most books would have postscripts to tell about the baby who convinced the parents to marry, how the found treasure fixed the family's woes. Otherwise these books get a 9.9 out of 10.

Great story, well read

The characters are great, the narrative is engaging, and the reader is a perfect fit with the story. The only thing I don’t like about this book is that it’s the last of its series, and now I have to go find the next one!!

Good entertainment

The first two thirds was quite enjoyable.. There's mystery involved in the last third, but it slowed down for me only because it wasn’t my favorite trope. I could tell what the subplot was going to be but had to listen through the details to hear the bits about the H/h that I was really interested in. The interactions between the two main characters were fun—they had lively and straightforward interactions. I like this skilled author’s writing style and hope she releases more work in this era.

Clean and classic

So much fun— just an easy regency listen— simple, clean and overall enjoyable— and such great value!