The Marquess of Temptation

Reluctant Regency Brides Series, Book 3

By: Claudia Stone

Narrated by: Duchess DeFoix, Duke DeFoix

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Since her father’s death, Miss Hestia B. Stockbow has been living a lie. Working as a companion, under an assumed name, all she wants to do is keep her head down and forget about the scandalous tragedy that haunts her past.

There’s only one problem…

After two delicious, stolen kisses, the usually icy and aloof Alexander Delaney, Marquess of Falconbridge, finds himself entranced by Belinda Bowstock, a lowly paid companion. When he discovers that she is, in fact, his missing ward, Alex realizes there's only one thing he can do: Marry the chit and help her solve the mystery of her father's suspicious death.

There’s only one problem, Belinda has absolutely no desire to wed the cold Lord Delaney - and she’s not the type of lady to take orders from anyone...even a Marquess.

©2018 Claudia Stone (P)2018 Claudia Stone

A nice story

I got this ARC via audiobook boom and this is my voluntary review. The narrators were very good. Both made the story come to life even though it did not seem like a great story. I did listen to the whole story because I liked the narrators. Sometimes I got a little lost in the story but overall it was a nice story.

Humorous and sweet

This is the first book in the series that I've read, it didn't seem to matter so I'm considering these standalone books.

I really enjoyed this romance, it was lovely to see Alexander smitten with Hestia from the beginning and Hestia not being interested.

There were some interesting plot points like Hestia's father being a pirate and Alexander being a historian, I wish these had been more developed.

The narration was well done, the two narrators work well together. The character voices and the overall delivery are clear, consistent and convey the story well.

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adorable

this book is just adorable I can't describe it in other manner the story wasn't long but it was so freaking cute I loved it so very much
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Good

I enjoyed listening to this book. This book could absolutely be a standalone book, but I am very interested in listening to the rest of the series. The narrators performance is amazing. I look forward to completing this series. I highly recommend this book.

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A Great Listen

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review. Hestia's life is not going so well. After the death of her parents, she becomes a lady's companion and wants a nice quiet life. Then she catches the eye of the Marquess of Falconbridge. Nothing is easy or simple after that. A cat and mouse game begins between them as they investigate her father's death. A fun romp of two strong character with well written banter. Between the well written characters, the fast moving plot and the narration that brings it to life, you'll keep listening longer than you intended.

Fiery and Sweet...

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This is a quintessential Regency romance that covers all of the aspects of the genre. The characters are all they need to be, the inexperienced but feisty heroine, the handsome but bossy hero that turns into a love sick boy for his ward. It is somewhat strange that Hestia's father, as a pirate, was even acknowledged into polite society, even though the mother was part of it, but it is a different take and as we are talking about author's license, it is certainly acceptable. Very clean and sweet, this is the love story everyone would wish to live. The narrators, a couple in their own rights, does an excellent job alternating female and male voices to the interpretation. A perfect summer listening experience.

DELIGHTFUL HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Beautifully written and narrated audiobook! This is the first in the series I've listened to, but it won't be the last. Hestia is a strong and intriguing character, but will she and Lord Delaney find lasting love? Filled with intrigue and suspense, this romantic mystery is one to be enjoyed over and over again. Definitely recommended.

The narration was amazing, and brought this book to life for me, I very much enjoyed the story and will look forward to more from this author and narrators in the future :)

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A great historical book

I have enjoyed this historical book. This proved that love will always win in the end.

good story as ever from Claudia Stone

good story was alas let down by the readers. for the most part the readers were good, especially the male who has a lovely sexy voice. but both needed to brush up on British pronunciation. i think it advisable that authors avoid marquesses as few readers pronounce the rank correctly. these two were emphasising the ESS at the end of marquess, making the word sound like a female version of Mark. (other readers pronounce it marquee, like a large tent). as i understand it the emphasis is on the start of the word, with the second syllable underplayed MARquiss. there were a few other mispronunciations, which always jar, but that was the main one.

Love this series!

I loved the narrators, I thought they did a great job in voicing the characters.

I have read/listened to the authors contemporary and historical books and in my opinion she does the historical romance a lot better then the contemporary. I loved this one as much as I loved the other two in this series. I thought she does the male character really well. The Marquess I absolutely loved in this book. There are some funny moments too.
I would definitely recommend this book to those who love clean historical romance with drama and funny moments.