My American Duchess

De: Eloisa James

Narrado por: Kate Reading

The arrogant Duke of Trent intends to marry a well-bred Englishwoman. The last woman he would ever consider marrying is the adventuresome Merry Pelford— an American heiress who has infamously jilted two fiancés.

But after one provocative encounter with the captivating Merry, Trent desires her more than any woman he has ever met. He is determined to have her as his wife, no matter what it takes. And Trent is a man who always gets what he wants.

The problem is, Merry is already betrothed, and the former runaway bride has vowed to make it all the way to the altar. As honor clashes with irresistible passion, Trent realizes the stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined. In his battle to save Merry and win her heart, one thing becomes clear:

All is fair in love and war.

9 hours to first HEA

This was a nice change from typical regency romance in that American Mary spoke her mind and (mostly) was free to make her own marriage choices. I enjoyed the American fish out of British waters story (even if all I can hear with this narrator is Shallan, from Way of Kings).

It was a very slow burn to what I thought was a reasonable HEA stopping point around 9hrs in. Then I was frustrated as the story continued… until, so slowly it snuck up on me, I was invested, hooked, and emotionally wrecked and ugly crying. Bravo Ms. James!

imperfect hero and heroine find a perfect love

James pulls together a story with intense attraction and well-defined characters. Although this novel has many love-making scenes, they seem integral to the plot and not just gratuitous. Kate Reading does a marvelous job bringing voice to all the various characters. You know the hero and heroine will come together in the end but James keeps the story fresh to the end.

Love Kate's voice!

I enjoyed the story and appreciated the straightforward characters. Kate's narration is always a favorite.

I wanted to love this.

I LOVE Eloisa James. Every story, while predictable, has surprises, passion, romance, and charm. I love the escape of an audiobook. I was anxious to learn Merry’s story, but this narrator is killing me. I hate to leave a negative review and am most always the exception when others leave negative comments…I rarely agree with a negative reviewer’s issues, but this time, I don’t think I can continue. The whole performance is average for ANY reader, but this is a professional? Voice inflection and expression in average sentences is off. I just can’t get past it. So bummed. I’m very tempted to quit and read the rest on my Kindle. :(

My American Duchess

I didn't like how the reader voiced Merry. It would have been better if she just read the story or if someone was Merry's voice. I'll have to try another one of her audibles.