The Gift

Crown's Spies, Book 3

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Susan Duerden

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times best-selling author of Ransom weaves the delightful, sensual story of two lovers destined for high adventure and blissful rapture!

A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would return to claim her heart at last. Charmingly innocent, she dismissed the ancient feud that divided Nathan's family from her own.. .and she was totally unaware of his past exploits as the notorious pirate, Pagan. The man who now stood before her was perplexing, arrogant and powerfully handsome... a warrior-gentleman whose gentle touch aroused her to the wildest, deepest pleasures of love.

Nathan had never bared his soul to any woman, but he was soon utterly beguiled and exasperated by Sara’s sweet, defiant ways. Aboard his ship, The Seahawk, she was brave, imperious and determined to win his heart completely - yet upon their return to England, her love would be sorely tested as a vile conspiracy tried to tear them apart. With their future at stake, they would discover the true destiny of their passion... for all time!

©1991 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

A spy, a pirate, and a fantastic heroine

I didn’t remember that I read The Gift along time ago, because I didn’t remember the title. I did, however, remember Sarah and Nathan. Nathan is a nobleman, pirate, and a spy. Sarah oblivious, her cooking is terrible, and her parasols are dangerous to a person’s health. She is also a very good character! Nathan is a touch-her-and-you-die character. They were married by King George when Sarah was 4 and Nathan was 14 to stop their family feud. However, Sarah’s family is horrible, so Nathan decides to kidnaps his bride once she turns of age. There is really good banter, a possessive hero, a heroine who drives him mad in a good way, and such a great plot! Sarah and Nathan’s story starts in England, fall in love on a ship and on Sarah’s aunt’s island, and they fight for each other back in England! I was laughing and cheering in many parts of this story. Julie Garwood can write a great historical romance! When I originally read this, it would have been 5 stars. It still is 5 stars!

Really good book

I love Julie Garwood. Her stories have great humor and mystery in all of them.

CUTE COUPLE

The lovers in this story are very cute. Their marriage is arranged as children and when they finally meet as adults, their attraction to each other is undeniable. She is such a klutz, but so well intentioned that he forgives her every time she brings about one catastrophe after another. They are the embodiment of opposites attracting.

Highly Enjoyable !

Another wonderful story that I laughed and cried during. I also thought the narration was quite good!

Great

Loved this story, great in the series, the narrator did a wonderful job. Looking forward to the next book.

Julie Garwood....my favorite!

Loved it. Soft intrigue with a touch of suspense, hot moments. Strong men with a soft spot for their woman. No one makes the female leads like Julie...she has the magic touch of combining feminine with strength. She always manages to make me laugh out loud. AND NO ONE narrates them as well as Susan Duerden!

Great!

A very enjoyable book, lotsa of really funny interactions. Susan Duerden definitely is the best narrator by far!!!

Longtime fan of Garwood & this book was well done!

I've read all of Julie Garwood's books and was thrilled to find them on Audible. The performer did a great job. Truly did the book justice. I would recommend this
audiobook.

Wonderful

I love Susan Duerden's reading. I liked this story but now, I love it. Simply brilliant.

great author, narrator and story.

I really enjoyed this book. this author is one of my favorites and Ive really enjoyed this series.