The Duke's Perfect Wife

Highland Pleasures, Book 4

By: Jennifer Ashley

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Lady Eleanor Ramsay is the only one who knows the truth about Hart Mackenzie. Once his fiancée, she is the sole woman to whom he could ever pour out his heart. Hart has it all - a dukedom, wealth, power, influence, whatever he desires. Every woman wants him - his seductive skills are legendary. But Hart has sacrificed much to keep his brothers safe, first from their brutal father, and then from the world. He's also suffered loss: his wife, his infant son, and the woman he loved with all his heart, though he realized it too late.

Now Eleanor has reappeared on Hart's doorstep, with scandalous nude photographs of Hart taken long ago. Intrigued by the challenge in her blue eyes - and aroused by her charming, no-nonsense determination - Hart wonders if his young love has come to ruin him ... or save him.

©2012 Jennifer Ashley (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Ashley demonstrates her gift for combining complex characters; emotionally compelling, danger-tinged plotting; and a delectably sensual romance into one unforgettable love story." ( Booklist)

A bit boring and long winded

This book got three stars from me all around. Lovers to frienemies, to lovers, and somewhat long winded in places. Not real fond of the narration, either.

Adore this family

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

Yes I would as the story itself is one I really enjoyed and the narrator does an outstanding job bringing it to life

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Duke's Perfect Wife?

When Hart realized he didn't want to be Prime Minister and wanted to be with his wife more

Which character – as performed by Angela Dawe – was your favorite?

Eleanor

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Ian never gave up on finding Hart. I loved the connection between the two brothers

Any additional comments?

I adore this family and have been reading the way through this series and patiently waiting till I got to Hart's book hoping it won't not disappoint me as reading other reviews many were disappointed.Well I was not I really enjoyed this story. I went back in forth between the kindle and audible version and enjoyed both ways. I really was trying to listen to the audio version but I had to know what happened and I can read quicker than listen. I will say I adore the narrator for this series she does an excellent job with all the accents she must do. The story itself is a wonderful one

The Glue

Hart Mackenzie is the glue that kept the three brothers alive and on track to make their own successes. He is mostly an enigma through the first three books but this one is his story. Angela Dawe gave her normal perfect performance of Jennifer Ashley’s ‘script’. It really filled in the blanks and gave a bit of the Irish/Scottish history. I believe I think back to this novel more than the others because it fills in so much.

Lady Eleanor Ramsay is a force to be reckoned with, which makes her the perfect match for Hart. Her dialogue in this book is excellent and often very funny. Her father is the quintessential nutty professor that always lends to humor and enlightenment. I loved her story about her Great Grandmother after the slaughter - priceless!

This book is a bit of a roller coaster and I thought best in the series – though they are all good. Some reviewers disagree, but that is to be expected I suppose.

Lady Eleanor was Hart’s first betrothed and why she broke it off comes later in the book. The photo sessions were a surprise, as was Eleanor’s wish to learn EVERYTHING; but that is for the readers’ discovery.

I listened to this over two months ago and still remember it well and love it still. It is worth the credit, and I will listen again. I recommend the series – and leave this one for last.

Loved it..

Any additional comments?

There were a few people who didn't like this, on Amazon, but I refused to listen to them because I couldn't wait to read Hart's story. And I'm so glad I ignored them. Next to Ian's story this one was the best. It could have been better with a different narrator but I, eventually, got past her hesitations when she read. She really didn't read with much emotion either, not like Katherine Kellgren or Moira Quirk or some of the better narrators.

Love the Mackenzie Brothers

I truly enjoyed the story. It held my attention as all of Jennifer Ashley books do. It described each
event as though you were there amongst the family’s. I highly recommend this read. Angela Dawe does a wonderful narration.

couldn't get enough loved it loved it loved it

loved loved loved this book couldn't get enough love the twists and turns must read

Love, love this series!

Here I am revisiting the Highland Pleasures series again two years later. Jennifer Ashley is a wonderful author who takes you on an different adventure in every book while Angela Dawe’s narration brings it all to life.

another amazing book

The Duke's Perfect wife is Hart Mackenzie's story and is among the most angst-ridden of all of them. As the oldest brother he had the most exposure to his brutal, abusive father and as oldest he assumed responsibility for trying to shield the younger brothers from his father's brutality. In bearing this burden and shouldering much of the physical and mental abuse, Hart vows to never let his father see him 'sweat' as the saying goes. As a consequence Hart develops a hard, controlling exterior that leaves very little room for resistance to his will. It's Hart's way or the highway. Needless to say, this has caused problems for him through the years including the dissolution of his first engagement to a woman that he never really got over and strained relations with his family.

Least exciting of the series, but worth a credit!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found this brother the least compelling of the MacKenzie brothers. Would have enjoyed more of a romance storyline.

If you’ve listened to books by Jennifer Ashley before, how does this one compare?

I liked this story the least of the MacKenzie brothers series.

Which character – as performed by Angela Dawe – was your favorite?

Love Lord Mac and Lord Cam!

Could you see The Duke's Perfect Wife being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Henry Cavill, Robert Pattinson

Not my favorite but good

This isn't my favorite book of the series, but it's good. I couldn't warm up to Hart until further into the story.