Kiss Me, Annabel

By: Eloisa James

Narrated by: Susan Duerden

The rules of marriage . . . according to Miss Annabel Essex

A husband must be:

Rich.

Make that very rich. She's had enough of leaky roofs and thread-worn clothing.

English.

London is the center of the civilized world, and Annabel has a passion for silk and hot water.

Amiable.

Good-looking would be nice, but not necessary. Same for intelligent.

Isn't she lucky? She's found just the man! And her chosen spouse is nothing like the impoverished Scottish Earl of Ardmore, who has nothing but his gorgeous eyes, his brain—and his kisses—to recommend him.

So what cruel twist of fate put her in a carriage on her way to Scotland with just that impoverished earl and all the world thinking they're man and wife? Sleeping in the same bed? Not to mention the game of words started by the earl—in which the prize is a kiss. And the forfeit . . .

Well. They are almost married, after all!

Anabel’ self inflicted quandary

Desire/lust v love?

didn’t grasp the Scots v English stereotypes.
Liked all the characters.

Mayne intrigues me.

Wonderful

Every story has its inspiration and then the author writes their own story. James’ inspiration from one of the classics, then turning it own it’s head with her own story was fabulous.

Much better

This book was much better then the first book in the series. I enjoyed this story.

Enjoyable read!

I loved this book, it was very entertaining. The Essex sisters are hilarious. My one issue with the book is that the first 10 chapters are not about the main character. It was confusing. In fact, the story jumps around so much if I hadn't read Book 1, I'd have been completely lost.
I still gave it 5 stars even though the book's structure is a bit clumsy. EJ weaves the story and sub stories together eventually.
The narration was good.

Fun Series

Susan is very dramatic. It is like listening to a radio drama. The series is like play in four parts. The first, albeit a little slow, has to introduce all the characters, their histories and foibles. Everyone has issues and each has their aha! Moment. I have read the books and listened to them. Listening makes my dreary tasks so much more fun—I can heard laughing and commenting aloud. Josephine’s story is the last and best.