How to Capture a Duke

Matchmaking for Wallflowers, Book 1

By: Bianca Blythe

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Fiona Amberly is more intrigued by the Roman ruins near her manor house than she is by balls. When her dying grandmother worries about Fiona's future, Fiona stammers that she's secretly engaged. Soon she finds herself promising that she will introduce her husband-to-be by Christmas.

Percival Carmichael, new Duke of Alfriston, is in a hurry. He's off to propose to London's most eligible debutante. After nearly dying at Waterloo, he's vowed to spend the rest of his life living up to the ton's expectations.

When Fiona tries to warn a passing coach about a tree in the road, the driver mistakes her for a highwaywoman. Evidently he's not used to seeing women attired in clothes only suitable for archaeology, waving knives. After the driver flees, Fiona decides she may as well borrow the handsome passenger....

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reasonably good story, poor recording

This was an enjoyable story, if somewhat over dramatic. However, the most annoying part is the numerous segments in which the recording skipped and jumped like a scratched record.

Disappointing

Percival was very annoying letting everyone think for him. I liked the heroine , but both were portrayed as weak. The narrator’s voice of males sounded all the same making it hard to tell who was speaking . I would not recommend this book.

Okay story, Okay narration.

So this story was just okay. The characters were okay not the best not the worst. The romance portion seemed a bit forced to me. The chemistry was meh.

The story line and plot were a bit far fetched and juvenile. There was plenty of dialogue throughout the book so that was good.

As for the narration it was okay. Roslyn Landor uses her reading voice for the men's voices which is somewhat annoying. She does a great job with the female voices. Otherwise her narrations are just meh to me.

A New-to-me author

Misconceptions and desperation turns a shy blue stocking into a Highway woman when she kidnaps a Duke. This sometimes funny often heartbreaking story is a fabulous twist on a historical romance! How to Capture a Duke by Bianca Blythe was a great introduction to a New-to-me author.

Promising Beginning

Any additional comments?

The story has interesting and unique elements. The way the H/H meet, the interest in archeology, the 'fake fiancé " story etc. The characters are complex and have interesting background stories. The lead man is handicapped, the details about his physical and emotional struggles add richness and interest. So overall this is a promising beginning to a good series.

I do think some of the writing indicates that the author, Bianca Blythe, is fairly new at this. But I think she has a promising future and I would love to read the next book in the series. Overall good beginning!

Narration-Rosalyn Landor is the master of historical romance! Perfection! She adds a lot to the story, without her the rating would be lower.

Story: 3.5 stars
Relationship/sex: actually quite cute, interesting and loving characters. Few hot sex scenes.
Nattation: 5 stars-Masterful
Technical difficulties: chapter 25 of the book skips every few seconds. Audible was notified.
Overall:3.5-4 stars, worth the time, and a promising beginning to an interesting series

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher through Audiobook Boom in return for my unbiased review.