Enchanting Pleasures

The Pleasures Trilogy, Book 3

By: Eloisa James

Narrated by: Susan Duerden

Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

People magazine named Eloisa James' novel Midnight Pleasures "Page Turner of the Week" and raved, "Romance writing does not get much better than this." Now the acclaimed author returns with another sumptuous tale of passion and misadventure in Regency England.

Gabrielle Jerningham cherishes the portrait of her betrothed, the perfect Peter Dewland... until she meets his commanding older brother Quill. But it is Peter to whom she has been promised. And how can she possibly transform her voluptuous, outspoken self into the poised gentlewoman Peter requires?

When Gabby's shocking décolletage plunges to her waist at her first ball, Peter is humiliated. But Quill comes to the rescue, to the peril of his heart. An accident years before has left Quill plagued by headaches - the kind that grow more excruciating with strenuous exercise. Needless to say, this hardly bodes well for siring progeny. But the very sight of Gabby leaves Quill breathless. One forbidden kiss and Quill vows to have her, headaches and Peter be damned! But it will take a clever man - and a cleverer woman - to turn the tables on propriety and find their way to true love.

©2001 Eloisa James (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Enjoyable love story

What I liked about this story was entertaining and funny.
The author did an excellent job on explaining or extending the lil girl (forgot her name) story with her new mother.
The ending was cute - that's all I'm going to say about the end.
But it left you wondering about Peter - I think he is guy. I wondered what happened to guy man during the 1800's.
I love the narrator, you can never go wrong in listening to Susan Duerden - she does an excellent job on all voices.

Perfect Romance in my book

My favorite romance author Eloisa James writes stories with great characters, twisted tales made better by her research.
Like others, I grow a little tired of Susan Duerden’s sing-song narrative, but her voices and accents are superbly done. The song-song part happens in the story not the conversations. For that reason I gave her 5 stars, I would like to have given her 4.5, but that’s splitting hairs.
I would easily recommend this book.

Enchanting Pleasures

it had a good story line but I was not always able to keep my attention on it. I ended up listening to three or for chapters twice to ensure that I had the events etc. correctly in my thoughts. Overall the book is a good read.

Book 3 Excellent !

Perfect balance of life situations, insecurities, fear romance, It was a beautiful story. Great job !

Great story

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the subtle humor and the narrator did a great job of bringing the characters to life

Loving this Author

Another book for the win. Can't wait to read a few more of her novels. This was the first book of many I am sure.

my new favorite Eloisa James book!

the characters in this book are delightful and SO funny! love love love it!!

Lovely

An original story with some interesting twists . The performance of MS. Duerden was excellent as always.

Pretty Good

This book was my favorite of the trilogy. I loved Quill and was happy to hear more of him. I imagined Gabby to look like a Rose from the Titanic (different hair color of course) but when Peter referred to her “fleshy “ I rolled my eyes. It’s clear that Peter isn’t attracted to women and I’d have preferred the writer to be more direct about that. Peter whined too much and wasn’t anything like whom was portrayed in previous books.

Overall it’s worth a listen though you will get frustrated with the misinterpretations the lovers indulge in. But you know, that’s how marriages fail in reality. Assumptions and misunderstanding. Worth the credit.

Amazing Narrator

I love Susan Duerden's narration. She makes the characters come to life. This was my least favorite of the series, but it was still a good story.