More than a Mistress

Mistress Series, Book 1

By: Mary Balogh

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

In this captivating novel, Mary Balogh, the premier writer of Regency romance, invites you into a world of scandal and seduction, of glittering high society and intrigue, as an arrogant duke does the unthinkable - he falls in love with his mistress.

She raced onto the green, desperate to stop a duel. In the mêlée, Jocelyn Dudley, Duke of Tresham, was shot. To his astonishment, Tresham found himself hiring the servant as his nurse. But Jane Ingleby was far too bold for her own good. Her blue eyes were the sort a man could drown in - were it not for her impudence. She questioned his every move, breached his secrets, touched his soul. When he offered to set her up in his London town house, love was the last thing on his mind.

Jane tried to pretend it was strictly business, an arrangement she was forced to accept in order to conceal a dangerous secret. Surely there was nothing more perilous than being the lover of such a man. Yet as she got past his devilish façade and saw the noble heart within, she knew the greatest jeopardy of all, a passion that drove her to risk everything on one perfect month with the improper gentleman who thought love was for fools.

©2001 Mary Balogh (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

I enjoyed this book...

I finished this book in one day.. If you love a book with Witt and a bit of emotional pain, you will like this book.. I found myself on a emotional roller coaster reading this book.. but don't be fooled this is a happy ending witch i love.... If you like Mary Balogh you will love this book.. Happy listening

engaging and entertaining

Any additional comments?

This is my first book by Mary Balogh and I must say I loved the push and pulls between the duke and Jane in this book. The two main characters fall in love, though initially both refuse to admit to it. Unlike most other books, here the arguments and strong personalities keeps the story more engaging and therefore the interactions and love scenes more intense. The duke's inability to accept his likes and wants makes him very mercurial in nature. Though a typical historical romance the behavior of the characters keep you guessing all the way to the end and so I loved this book and recommend it fully.

Enjoyable listen

The name and cover make this seem like a different type of book. There's sexy scenes, but the story is a "page turner". Great book. Worth the time and money!

Reviews complaining about the narrator are blasphemy!! Rosalyn Landor is a pro for historical romance!! She's fantastic and narrates most of the truly excellent novels of the genre.

Surprisingly compelling. Recommended!!

The name and cover make this seem like a different type of book. There's sexy scenes, but the story is a "page turner". Great book. Worth the time and money!

Reviews complaining about the narrator are blasphemy!! Rosalyn Landor is a pro for historical romance!! She's fantastic and narrates most of the truly excellent novels of the genre.

✫✫ 3.75 - 4 Stars ✫✫

Let me start by saying I listened to this book for my book club and this is not my genre at all! With that said, I really enjoyed this book! I was surprised with so many things and with how much these characters reminded me of Elizabeth and Darcy. She was headstrong and bold, He was arrogant but had a hidden soft side for her. I will admit some parts dragged a little but I think that is more about me and the genre than the story itself. After listening to this book, I don't think I will shy away from this genre as much as I have in the past.

The narration was 50/50 for me. I really liked her for Jane but Jocelyn sounded a bit old to me. I would listen to her again!

Yes you must Listen!!

Look it was so easy to listen to. The characters are wonderful and narration was just right. Can't wait for the next book.

EXCELLENT LISTENING

I truly enjoyed this book. Rosalyn Landor is an excellent narrator. I liked this book so much I actually downloaded the second one and am, yes going to download the third. If you like good romance and a good story I definitely recommend this series.

Slow, ... Is it the end yet?

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A faster paced book, the story repeated over and over in the same book...

What was most disappointing about Mary Balogh’s story?

9 hours of repeat, the story was only 2 hours......

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is has one of the best voices for Historical/ Regency romances.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from More than a Mistress?

9 hours of repeat

Any additional comments?

I am not sure I want to attempt any more of her books, her writing style was not for me. However some other readers may love her style of writing. Mine opinion is just that. My opinion

BETTER!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Its a nice audio

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The way she was using her lady like ways!

Have you listened to any of Rosalyn Landor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She's always good!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh yeah, cry no

Great story

I really liked this story, but I think the ending kind of stunk. It almost seemed like it was rushed through and given little energy or thought. Its definitely worth the read, but keep that in mind.
Jane is escaping a murder charge when she haphazardly falls into the middle of a duel, where the Duke is shot. She makes her way to his house when she is fired from her job for being late, looking for a note to take to her employer proving she had been at the duel so she can get her job back. He hires her for 3 weeks to nurse him while he recovers from his leg beiing shot. At the end of the 3 weeks they mutually decide she’ll be his mistress. It definitely kept my attention. I really enjoyed the secondary characters. While I did enjoy the book, the ending didn’t leave me with a desire to run out and get the next in the series. If I came across it for a good deal I’d get it, but otherwise I probably will pass.
Rosalyn Landor did a fantastic job, as usual.

More than a mistress

However many times I read this book I never get tired of the story.
I love the interaction between Jane and the Duke and the silliness of the ton in those times!
I think to me this is one of my top ten stories
and can commend Rosalyn Landor's excellent reading, the way she portrays each character
Is exactly how I imagined their voices to be!
A very enjoyable read!

Couldn't stop listening

Would highly recommend and well worth your credit. Rosalyn land or is just a superb narrator and Mary balogh made this fact passed, exciting and with an unexpected ending!

disappointing narration

I'm a big fan of this book, I've read it time & time again & in my head Tresham is urbane, arrogant, and very sexy. horror of horror the narrator has him sounding like an over 50 pompous leche! i haven't plucked up courage for the steamy beautifully written love scenes.........cringing at the thought of it!!!!! if this is the standard of narrator I think I'll be cancelling my membership sharpish

A great listen.

Really enjoyed listening to this story.
Comical lines and events with believable characters, all made so by a brilliant narrator.

Delicious

One of Mary Balogh's better novels. Great story, a tiny bit of spice and a wonderfully arrogant hero. Rosalyn Landor has also not overdone the treacle this time.

Wonderful

I absolutely enjoyed this book, especially as Rosalyn Landor was the narrator. I loved the storyline, and it kept me so interested.

Bought for the narrator. Wasn't disappointed

Rosalyn Landor could read the phone directory out and I would probably still listen! Great story, beautifully read. Felt the ending was a little bit rushed but otherwise a nicely crafted narrative. Downloaded after listening to Rosalyn narrate Julia Quinn novels but will definitely try more by this author now.

Enjoyable, if a little lengthy

I already like Mary Balogh books and have ready probably most of them. This isn't my favourite series, but it's enjoyable anyway.

As usual, Rosalyn Landor is the perfect narrator and as we know, the narrator can make or break a book - wait until you get to book 3... Overall I'd recommend the series

Brillant

Wonderful story ! Really enjoyed loved all the characters and the wonderful presentation..Listened in full over two evening.. marvelous.

A lovely book!

Loved the detail and imagery! Simply delightful. I intend to read it again and again.