Secluded with My Hellion

By: Dawn Brower

Narrated by: David Wayman

Length: 1 hr and 49 mins

Publisher's Summary

Lady Odessa Lynwood has loved the Earl of Havenwood since she was a young girl. He is her brother's best friend and their nearest peerage neighbor. She is tired of him avoiding her and decides to do something about it. There isn't a doubt in her mind that he loves her too; however, she doesn't understand why he's denying it. She leaves Kingbridge, her family home, on the brink of a snowstorm to confront him. 

Gavin Barrington, the Earl of Havenwood, hasn't made a move to declare his intention for Odessa for a very good reason. His family is cursed, and he refuses to subject her to the disaster his family name would bring her. But when they are trapped in a hunting cabin during an epic snowstorm, it changes everything.

In the midst of the blizzard, they must come to terms with their love and figure out if they can overcome Gavin's worst fears and have a life together.

©2018 Dawn Brower (P)2018 Dawn Brower

Great short story

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. I enjoyed this story, good characters and plot. Odessa and Gavin have loved each other for years, but Gavin is afraid that the "curse" that plagues his family would affect Odessa if they married, Odessa only wants him and no other. Narrator David Wayman does a good job with the characters and story.

Last of the stories not good at all..

I have no idea why this novella was part of the Linked in Time series. There was no time travel in it, or even any talk of it. It was simply about Gavin and Odessa who loved each other but Gavin tried to stay away from her because he thought his family was cursed and if he married Odessa AND lived with her she would die. It was not nearly as interesting as the other 9 stories. Very disappointing. There was explicit sex in this and the F-bomb wasn’t used at all in this story. As to the narration: David Wayman was barely okay for me. He has a nice reading voice but he reads without any emotions. The conversations between Gavin and Odessa sounded silly at every turn.

Short sweet and to the point, fun listen

A short fun listen that was very entertaining, I have listened to everyone in this series and have totally loved them all. This is a great addition, it is short sweet and to the point. I did think the ending was too fast but that is the way short stories usually go. Odessa has picked her man but her man has a family curse on the woman they marry he won’t take the chance of losing her. She won’t give up until she has what she wants. The two are at odds and only one will come out the winner. If Odessa wins than so does Gavin but at what cost. The narrator did a wonderful job with his character voices putting the right tones with the emotions. Pulling the listener in giving a highly entertaining listen. I always knew who was talking, what they were feeling. There are no repeating of words, no volume change, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. I thought he really brought the story to life. I do wish it was longer but it was a great performance that I totally enjoyed. I loved the plot and the characters, I thought it really added to the series. I do wish it has been longer the ending came too fast.

Great short story!

This is the book 10 of the Linked Across Time Series. I haven't listened to the first books in the Series, but I'd love to! I loved this sweet short love story! This story is really beautifully written and surprisingly well developed. Gavin's family story was so heartbreaking! Odessa and Gavin are wonderful characters. They share a great chemistry and they got their HEA. I loved the Epilogue! The narration was well done and easy to listen. The narrator has a great voice. I enjoyed my listening and I totally recommend this audiobook. I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Secluded with my hellion

Loved the story line. Audiobook book flowed well. Narrator did a excellent job. Would recommend

Secluded with My Hellion

I so enjoyed this short listen. Dawn Brower did an excellent job with developing the story in a short amount of time. I liked the slow burn of this book, where the characters knew each other for years and loved each other despite trying not to. The book kept me interested and even had some subtle humor. David Wayman did great with his performance in giving distinguished voices for various characters. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review.

A hellion and an old family curse

Poor Gavin has loved Odessa from a distance to afraid his family curse would destroy her. Watch Odessa break through the fears that have plagued Gavin for years was quite enjoying. It’s a quick listen, a sweet love story that proves love wins in the end. Definitely recommend

Secluded with My Hellion Review

This has to be one of my favourite books lately. I loved the whole falling for her brothers best friend idea, and it’s not every day I’ll admit that lol Odessa had been in love with her brothers best friend since childhood. Finally after years of him fighting his feelings for her and his fear of losing her to a family curse they’re stranded during a snow storm. Surfing a harmless card game he asks her for a simple kiss. However, one kiss leads to a night that neither of them will soon forget. I loved the story and the characters so much!!! I hope to hear more from this author very soon.

love it

Just the absolute best story. Everything I like to listen about and more. Such a great story I will listen again and again. A keeper!!