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 Swashbuckling Good Story!

This is an action-packed adventure that is also a love story. The narrator does a fine job!

Third in a wonderful series

Julie Garwood has a number of gifts, my favorites of which are her imagination and her wonderful wit. In "The Gift" she has created an interesting story and filled it with characters who have depth and wit. The book is exciting, with a riveting plot and lots of what-will-happen-next adventures, but it is also sometimes laugh-out-loud funny and, yes, nicely steamy.

Nathan and Sara are brave and smart and funny and vulnerable and sweet and richly romantic. I also fell for Matthew and Jimbo and Aunt Norah. Actually, I kind of fell for all the characters, even the nasty ones. We revisit Caine and Colin and Jade, for those who have read the first two books in the series. And, of course, Susan Duerden's narration is masterful. She really knows how to bring these charming characters to life.

I highly recommend this little jewel from Julie Garwood.

I love Judith's books

If you could sum up The Gift in three words, what would they be?

Well told story.

Would you be willing to try another book from Julie Garwood? Why or why not?

Yes I have read many of her books, incluing The Bride, Prince Charming, The Secret,just to name a few. I will of course continue to be a fan, but many of Garwoods Heros, and Heroines are very simylor. I have a hard time remembering what charators went with what book.

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

I love Susan Duerden especially for this author. Susan does man voices very well,and is perfect for an angry hero :)

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

Beware the insane girl.... she may look normal.

Any additional comments?

Yes the heroine,........can anyone really be that dumb, and be alive? Come on Miss Garland, I think we need to do better research into survival of the fitest. Other then that it was a very enjoyable book.

Great Book

I read this book for the first time 25 years or so ago. I loved it then, and I love it now. It's the first "romance novel" to make me laugh out loud. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.
Thank you.

Enjoyable and entertaining

Solid story in that it flowed well and came to a satisfying end.
It was fun to listen to.
The reader does not do men as well as I would like.

Not bad

Story was ok. Cute and funny in parts. However Sarah was almost too naive. Narrator was ok. Not as good as Rosalyn Landor or Kate Reading. I recommend if you can get on sale as I did.

A favorite

Great story and great narration. Unique plot to this story. Marriage at the tender age of 4 all to end a feud. As adults, they finally meet again. Much has occurred only now the family dynamic has changed and they have just as many family issues to conquer before they get their HEA. There is favorite crazy uncles and mean cruel uncles. It’s is an interesting read and a favorite audible to listen too. Enjoyed. No cliffhanger. Love a good story along with an excellent audible version.

Recency Romance Must Read!

This book has been one of my all time favorite romance book since it first came out . I've lost count of how many times I've read it over the yrs. Susan Duerden does an incredible job narrating

interesting

kept me interested all the way to the end because I never knew what was going to happen next or who was going to do what? can't wait to get the next one and I enjoyed the reader

Great story

If you like the romance stories with a setting in early 1800’s London, pirate ships, & duals, you will love this book. Great story of romance and a strong willed woman