Silent Revenge

By: Laura Landon

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

A Marriage of Convenience

Such is the agreement forged between Lady Jessica Stanton and Simon Warland, Earl of Northcote. Jessica needs a husband strong enough to protect her inheritance from her avaricious stepbrother. Simon needs money to restore the family legacy his father squandered. United by necessity, emotional attachment isn’t part of the deal.

An Unexpected Passion

Yet once the reluctant newlyweds are living under the same roof, Simon can’t ignore the startling intellect, gentle strength, and graceful beauty Jessica keeps so carefully hidden from the world. And Jessica is intrigued to discover Simon’s formidable temper masks a kind, noble heart. But when Simon’s true motive for their marriage is revealed, Jessica is devastated by his betrayal. Because, despite her best intentions, she is falling in love with her husband. And love is the last thing either of them wants - though it may be exactly what they need.

©2012 Laura Landon (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

THIS is a good one!

What made the experience of listening to Silent Revenge the most enjoyable?

The story itself. The characters. This one stretched the mind further then most in its genre.

What did you like best about this story?

The depth of the tale. A story that reaches into the very worst of humanity but still romps joyously thru regency era London. A gritty mystery and a nice love story. This one twists your heartstrings in a different way than most of the historical romances... There are no gritty erotic scenes... There are bone chilling suspense scenarios... I can't help but recommend this book. Three 5's from me!

What about Rosalyn Landor’s performance did you like?

As always she delivers distinct characters with the right cadence, expression and emotion! I often wonder how she does it, delivering male and female character specific voices with perfection and ease...

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The name itself says it! Hmmm... Stories of love, and of suspense, and of hidden secrets and bitter revenge... all rolled up in one.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend. But if you like your romance with some erotica then this one's not for you. If you like your romances to be light hearted "chick flick" style then this ones not for you. However if you like a great many faceted story with fabulous narration then this IS for you!

Not my cup of tea

I really disliked the first Laura Landon book I listened to but thought perhaps it was the narration. Thought I'd give her another try with the great Rosalyn Landor and while it was palatable I wouldn't get another one by this author. She tends to use superlatives too often ("he NEVER felt like that" or "no other woman EVER made him feel like this") and focuses on stating the obvious over and over again. I find the author to be very formulaic in her story telling and while this is not uncommon in the genre, this author fails to add witty and engaging dialogue and/or characters that I can really like. This just isn't for me.

Not really what I was expecting

This book was really not what I was expecting. I get that historically disabilities were not treated how they are now, but if I had to listen to the heroine whine about how everyone would despise her for being deaf one more time, my head was going to burst. She is screechy, paranoid, and stupid. He is an overbearing hot head. The internal dialogues of her and the hero are repetitive, leading me to think the author thinks her readers are either stupid or forgetful.

One of the other reviewers called this a “fanciful romance that’s pure escapism” and I really disagree with that. The antagonist is a psychopath and the last two hours of listening time were stressful.

The narrator was fine. I was really impressed with the male voices since they actually sounded like men. Sometimes the dialogue was overly dramatic.

Will I listen again? I doubt it. Do I recommend it? I don't know - it was pretty inexpensive so if you're willing to take a gamble, maybe.

Didn't care for it

I'm really surprised more reviewers have not panned this book. The two main characters were often irritating and frustrating, and at times their actions seem so stupid that I found myself yelling at them while driving in my car! The issue of a deaf person being able to speak in perfectly toned English aside, there were also other things that we're bothersome. The chronic illness that Simon has at the beginning of the book disappears completely and is never heard from again. A rescue by one of the characters at the end of the book was completely superfluous, and that character would have been a lot better off letting the other person know what they intended to do rather than thinking they could do it themselves. I was really ready for this book finally be over. Much too formulaic, melodramatic, and poorly edited for continuity for my tastes.

Intrigue, Humor and HEA

I really enjoyed the plot and love match arc of this novel. The main characters were just south of over the top with their spitfire personalities, the supporting cast was suitably devillish, and Landor's narration was pitched perfectly. She had fun with this one and you will too!

Good story, but…

Jessica was stupid, at least in this instance! When she came home late from a fitting because she was trying to to keep this from her husband (why???) she gets incensed when he tells her “no more”!! She had just married him to protect herself from her cousin! How can Simon protect her when he doesn’t know where she is!!! Stupid!! She should have known when she married him that she would be confined! I’m not saying she should like it, but she should have prepared herself!
Even at the end of the story, SHE GOT herself into trouble by not letting anyone know where she’d gone! It was all her own fault - no matter if Simon tried to take the blame! She was so secretive!
I thought Jessica was smart because she read lips, but really unthinking in so many other ways!!

Revenge comes with a price..Are you will to pay?

This is the first book I've listened to by Laura Landon. I enjoyed Silent Revenge in its entirety. Once you come to the end, you realize, sometimes, it is best not to hold a grudge or get revenge upon people. It comes with a price that you might not want to pay.
It is worth the credit. I love listening to Rosalyn Landor narrations...

Wonderful Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Silent Revenge to be better than the print version?

This was a great story. Without spoiling the ending I want to say it ended slightly different than the normal historical romance.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jessica - Her secret passion was unique (or it was to me since I have only recenlty started this genera)

Which character – as performed by Rosalyn Landor – was your favorite?

All of them - Rosalyn is a great narrator.

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

Nothing too extreme - I am sensative to suspensful moments and started getting scared/excited during a critical point. Couple times I wanted to yell at one of the main characters!

Any additional comments?

Wish the romance was hotter - I almost missed the 1st love scene...

Fantastic

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

Great story!! Light on the sex scenes but the story is very interesting.

Which character – as performed by Rosalyn Landor – was your favorite?

All. Rosalyn Landor is my favorite narrator...

"You are my wife!" "He doesn't love me..."

Any additional comments?

If I hear Simon declaring that she is his wife one more time...that's what was going on in my mind on several occasions in the story. Jessica does not feel loveable, but it takes a while until we hear the reality of her past and why she is so insecure. The storyline did have a unique twist to it, (which I obviously can't reveal) - wish the author would've delved a little deeper into how that affected their interactions as a couple. Also, I've discovered I'm not a fan of the figurative language in love scenes..."soaring to the heights...". I prefer a more literal description - you won't get that here. Nor, am I a fan of gruesome crimes mixing with flowery romance. I get that the villain has to be painted evil, but it is a turn off for me to read about sex crimes. Rosalyn Landor made it enjoyable for a listen despite all the little quirks I mentioned - she has a good range of accents/dialects and her voice is deep enough to pull off male voices well.