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The Tempting of Thomas Carrick
- The Cynster Novels, Book 21
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
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Publisher's Summary
What happens when fate, love, and passion collide?
The number one New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Laurens returns to Scotland with a tale of two lovers irrevocably linked by destiny and passion.
Thomas Carrick is a gentleman driven to control all aspects of his life. As the wealthy owner of Carrick Enterprises, located in bustling Glasgow, he is one of that city's most eligible bachelors and fully intends to select an appropriate wife from the many young ladies paraded before him. He wants to take that necessary next step along his self-determined path, yet no young lady captures his eye, much less his attention - not in the way Lucilla Cynster does, even though she lives miles away.
For over two years, Thomas has avoided his clan's estate because it borders Lucilla's home, but disturbing reports from his clansmen force him to return to the countryside - only to discover that his uncle, the laird, is ailing, a clan family is desperately ill, and the clan healer is unconscious and dying. Duty to the clan leaves Thomas no choice but to seek help from the last woman he wants to face.
Strong-willed and passionate, Lucilla has been waiting - increasingly impatient - for Thomas to return and claim his rightful place by her side. She knows he is hers - her fated lover, husband, protector, and mate. He is the only man for her, just as she is his one true love. And, at last, he's back. Even though his returning wasn't on her account, Lucilla is willing to seize whatever chance fate hands her.
Thomas can never forget Lucilla, much less the connection that seethes between them, but to marry her would mean embracing a life he's adamant he does not want.
Lucilla sees that Thomas has yet to accept the inevitability of their union. But how can he ignore a bond such as theirs - one so much stronger than reason?
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- Kimberly
- 03-29-15
Not what I expected
Grrrr! Why can't I copy & paste from Goodreads?
3 1/2 stars as it's slightly better than average.
Setting: Scotland 1848
Genre: Romance
Though it isn't absolutely necessary to read the rest of the series, it's helpful to read the first generation book that is about this Cynster's parents (Scandal's Bride).
This is the first full length Cynster TNG (the next generation) novel. This one features Lucilla, the daughter of Richard Cynster and Catriona. She is apprentice to her mother, who is Priestess to the Lady of the Vale, a local deity who protects the estate which is, as far as I understood, the Vale itself. In this book we learn that the Carrick lands fall under the Lady's purview as well.
Thomas Carrick is the orphaned nephew of Manachan Carrick. He was raised from the age of 8 by both Manachan and Quentin Hemmings, his maternal uncle who is part owner of Carrick Enterprises in Glasgow. The uncles agreed that, as Thomas was the heir to his father's portion of the business, he would be educated in Glasgow, but spend school holidays with Uncle Manachan. Since he was 8, Thomas has had a plan for how his life would develop: education in business, work at Carrick Enterprises with his maternal relatives, marry an appropriate lady, and have a family. There is simply no place in his plan for Lucilla Cynster.
Lucilla, however, has plans that conflict with his. She has known for 10 years (since they met in the novella By Winter's Light when they were both 18) that Thomas would be her consort in the Vale, as her father is consort to her mother. And she's been waiting for him to come to her for every one of those 10 years. Although Thomas is attracted to Lucilla, he's been avoiding her to the point that he has not visited his family for the past 2 years. That's a pretty clear message, don't you think? Seems like The Lady could have lured a man who would accept his role before Lucilla was past prime child-bearing age. But no, it has to be Thomas.
A letter from a farmer on the Carrick estate expressing concern about seed delivery, then another letter from another concerning the illness of the Bradshaws, bring Thomas back to clan lands. He finds the family very ill and dehydrated, and his clan's healer dying in the kitchen. He sends to the Vale for a healer and Lucilla shows up. She discovers that the illness the family is suffering is not just a common stomach bug. She decides to stick around at Carrick Manor to find out what killed the healer and check on Manachan, who has been feeling poorly for the past year. There is a series of "accidents" that lead to the death of the healer's sister and threaten Lucilla. Thomas tells her to go home, but she refuses. Hey, she's willing to risk death to get Thomas in her clutches.
As you can probably tell, I don't like these characters. Lucilla is manipulative. Even though Thomas has told her his life plan, she disregards it and continues with her machinations. She doesn't come right out and tell him that she's known he was to be her consort for 10 years, but since he can refuse, she continues her manipulations . Thomas wants Lucilla physically, but is unwilling to pay the price. Does he reiterate his plan? No, that might bring the incentives Lucilla is doling out to a halt, and he really enjoys them. This goes further than the usual miscommunication trope that I'm not fond of, and there are scenes that border on the "stupid used as a plot device" which I hate even more.
The mystery of who is perpetrating the murders and the accidents that seem aimed at Lucilla is mildly interesting, but there's not even an allusion to it in the last quarter of the book until right at the end. Also, By Winter's Light was a sort of prologue to this book, but the Thomas in that book doesn't resemble the Thomas in this one. There are set-ups in that novella that didn't get follow up. And, as with many of Laurens' books, it could have been tightened up and a couple of hours shorter.
As for narration, Brenher is inconsistent, not so much from book to book in the series, He just doesn't have the range and pacing of some other narrators. Oh, and the accents! Every character spoke pretty much standard British English, even though all of them were born and raised in Scotland. Oh wait, I think a very minor character had a line or two, and he spoke with a country Scots accent.
Okay, I have a bit of a complaint about this series. Most of the books are from a male Cynster's point of view, so a male narrator is appropriate, perhaps preferred. [ I honestly have nothing against male narrators reading romance, nor females reading books with a major male point of view.] But with this series, it would have been so nice to have those books that have a female Cynster focus to have a female narrator. That's, I think, 6 books of the 21 in the series. It would have been a lovely difference. But that's just my opinion.
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- Kathleen
- 04-05-15
Crazy Manipulative Female and Weak Male
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
In the end, not much. To begin with, I chose this story because it had so many 4.5+ ratings. Must be a lot of folks who haven't listened to the really good audible books. I agree with the others who found this listen less than acceptable. The heroine is supposed to be "strong" but she just chases the hero who is too weak or dumb to say buzz off. The mystery was the only reason I listened to the whole story and the mystery didn't wrap up with this book. I'm not interested enough, however, to get the next in this series. That tactic didn't work on me with this story, though I have fallen for it before.
Has The Tempting of Thomas Carrick turned you off from other books in this genre?
Still love historical romances. One clinker isn't going to stop me!
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator was ok but his female voices all sound like little old ladies which makes the steamy scenes uncomfortable or pretty funny. Except for the major problem of the young ladies voices, he was really pretty good.
Any additional comments?
Ms.Laurens has done much better. I will hope to see that again in future.
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- R G
- 03-03-15
Enjoyable Overall
I love the Cynster stories. A bit disappointed in the story line. Too many strings unfinished. Not the usual suspense and character revelations.
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- PennyLou
- 07-03-18
Certainly NOT great
I've read S Laurens books voraciously for years, but finally got tired of the Cynsters. Based on the synopsis of this book, I thought I'd take a chance. Bad choice. Actually, the book might be ok...but the narration in this book is awful. This book took place in Scotland...with many Scottish characters. NO Scottish accent. As with most of Laurens sex scenes, they're pretty steamy. Mr. Brenher took all the steam out and made them so maudlin, I skipped through them. Also the Cynster characters were all insipid instead of strong and sexy. While tempted, I won't return this book, but I will NOT recommend and probably will not finish.
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- Courtney S. Young
- 03-24-15
Ok... Would be Better with a female narrator
Fairly good story. Tho the narrator was as good as he could be, a male voice doing female dialogue is just not right, particularly in intimate scenes.
Also definitely must be read as part of the series or the ending would be (as it it was for me) unsatisfying.
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- Susan
- 03-14-15
Mellow Cliffhanger
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Typical Laurens novel.. but kinda gentle, slow moving, passionless, and anticlimactic. A mystery with a cliffhanger ending and a set up for the next book.
The interaction between the H/h could have been spiced up some with more flirting.. you know, smiling and glances and touches and demonstrated desire. Instead she kisses him out of the blue and instigates sex for no apparent reason. Each time. It was rather sad and pathetic really. They were so disconnected that I felt nothing for them as a couple.
I really liked Thomas' character in the previous book but Laurens turns him into a total a hole in this book. I actually hated him and wished he had stayed away in Glasgow. Around the second last chapter, he comes back and confesses all to her and she takes him back. its the first real communication between them, and the sudden intimacy is jarring. They are still strangers and not sure if what they feel is love. The ongoing mystery is left unresolved too. Then suddenly, they promptly marry, have sex and confess their love, all in ONE paragraph. They are quickly forgotten as the author sets up the next book. WTH?
I wanted to read this book because I love the Cynster family and want to see them all find love and happiness. That said, I don't want to read about every move a character makes described in slow, plodding detail. That's tedious, boring filler. I need substance. I need to see and feel the love and passionate connection between the H/h. Show me the love Stephanie Laurens.
On a side note, take a look at the male model on the cover of the book. I believe that's supermodel David Gandy, the most sinfully gorgeous man on earth. He was the hunky underwear model for Dolce&Gabana and much more. Google him! You're welcome.
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- Susanna
- 03-04-15
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- Frances Brown
- 03-02-15
TEMPTING OF THOMAS CARRICK BY STEPHANIE LAURENS
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. it captured my attention and held me captivated. Readers will not be disappointed .
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- Janelle
- 08-07-18
It was ok
It was a good story but I just couldn’t wait to finish the book. I had a hard time staying interested in the story
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- EAS
- 08-06-18
Not Stephanie Laurens's best work
This book was a struggle for me finish. The only reason I kept listening was to find out who was behind the problems the clan was having (this isn't resolved. You have to listen to the next book).
The narrator was not very good. I think that was why the book just dragged. I ended up speeding up the book to 1.5x just to make it through to the end. I don't think I'll continue on to the next book in the series.
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A Match for Marcus Cynster
- The Cynster Novels, Book 23
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
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Restless and impatient, Marcus Cynster waits for fate to come calling. He knows his destiny lies in the lands surrounding his family home, but what will his future be and with whom will he share it? Of one fact he feels certain: his fated bride will not be Niniver Carrick. His elusive neighbor attracts him mightily, yet he feels compelled to protect her - even from himself. Fate, he's sure, would never be so kind as to decree that Niniver should be his. The best he can do for them both is to avoid her.
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Yes, another Cynsters Series 5 + star rating.
- By 1955 on 05-26-15
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A Conquest Impossible to Resist
- The Cynster Next Generation Novels, Book 7
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins
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Prudence Cynster has turned her back on husband hunting in favor of horse hunting. As the head of the breeding program underpinning the success of the Cynster racing stables, she's on a quest to acquire the necessary horses to refresh the stable's breeding stock.
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Sadly not very enjoyable
- By Maggi B on 10-24-22
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Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
- A Cynster Novel
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
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You are cordially invited to the wedding of Miss Heather Cynster... but not before she encounters kidnappers, danger, and a daring rescue at the hands of Viscount Breckenridge. Determined to hunt down her very own hero, one who will sweep her off her feet and into wedded bliss, and despairing of finding him in London’s staid ballrooms, Heather Cynster steps out of her safe world and boldly attends a racy soiree. But her promising hunt is ruined by the supremely interfering Viscount Breckenridge, who whisks her out of scandal....
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Simon Prebble - come back!!
- By L. Reiner on 10-03-11
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An Irresistible Alliance
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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With his older brother's betrothal announced, Lord Michael Cynster is freed of all familial expectations. But the allure of his previous hedonistic pursuits has paled. Then he learns of the mission his brother and his fiancée have been assisting with and volunteers to help by hunting down a hoard of gunpowder now stashed somewhere in London.
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Pare it down
- By C. Whitehurst on 04-19-18
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The Truth About Love
- The Cynster Novels, Book 12
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
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Bold, passionate, and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. Gerrard Debbington, Vane Cynster's brother-in-law, is one of London's most eligible gentlemen. Uninterested in marriage, his driving passion is to paint the fabled gardens of Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall, an opportunity that is now at hand - if Gerrard agrees to create an honest portrait of Tregonning's daughter as well.
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I totally miss Simon Prebble
- By Loniandaj on 04-19-17
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By Winter's Light
- Cynster, Book 21
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
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It's December 1837, and the young adults of the Cynster clan have succeeded in having the family Christmas celebration held at snowbound Casphairn Manor, Richard and Catriona Cynster's home. Led by Sebastian, Marquess of Earith, and by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twin brother, Marcus, the upcoming generation has its own plans for the holiday season.
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Slow start but good setup for next book.
- By Nena A-W on 08-29-16
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A Match for Marcus Cynster
- The Cynster Novels, Book 23
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Restless and impatient, Marcus Cynster waits for fate to come calling. He knows his destiny lies in the lands surrounding his family home, but what will his future be and with whom will he share it? Of one fact he feels certain: his fated bride will not be Niniver Carrick. His elusive neighbor attracts him mightily, yet he feels compelled to protect her - even from himself. Fate, he's sure, would never be so kind as to decree that Niniver should be his. The best he can do for them both is to avoid her.
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Yes, another Cynsters Series 5 + star rating.
- By 1955 on 05-26-15
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A Conquest Impossible to Resist
- The Cynster Next Generation Novels, Book 7
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Prudence Cynster has turned her back on husband hunting in favor of horse hunting. As the head of the breeding program underpinning the success of the Cynster racing stables, she's on a quest to acquire the necessary horses to refresh the stable's breeding stock.
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Sadly not very enjoyable
- By Maggi B on 10-24-22
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Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
- A Cynster Novel
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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You are cordially invited to the wedding of Miss Heather Cynster... but not before she encounters kidnappers, danger, and a daring rescue at the hands of Viscount Breckenridge. Determined to hunt down her very own hero, one who will sweep her off her feet and into wedded bliss, and despairing of finding him in London’s staid ballrooms, Heather Cynster steps out of her safe world and boldly attends a racy soiree. But her promising hunt is ruined by the supremely interfering Viscount Breckenridge, who whisks her out of scandal....
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Simon Prebble - come back!!
- By L. Reiner on 10-03-11
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An Irresistible Alliance
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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With his older brother's betrothal announced, Lord Michael Cynster is freed of all familial expectations. But the allure of his previous hedonistic pursuits has paled. Then he learns of the mission his brother and his fiancée have been assisting with and volunteers to help by hunting down a hoard of gunpowder now stashed somewhere in London.
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Pare it down
- By C. Whitehurst on 04-19-18
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The Truth About Love
- The Cynster Novels, Book 12
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Bold, passionate, and possessive, the Cynster men let nothing stand in their way when it comes to claiming the women of their hearts. Gerrard Debbington, Vane Cynster's brother-in-law, is one of London's most eligible gentlemen. Uninterested in marriage, his driving passion is to paint the fabled gardens of Lord Tregonning's Hellebore Hall, an opportunity that is now at hand - if Gerrard agrees to create an honest portrait of Tregonning's daughter as well.
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I totally miss Simon Prebble
- By Loniandaj on 04-19-17
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The Lady by His Side
- The Devil’s Brood Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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Sebastian Cynster knows time is running out. If he doesn't choose a wife soon, his female relatives will line up to assist him. Yet the current debutantes do not appeal. Where is he to find the right lady to be his marchioness? Then Drake Varisey, eldest son of the Duke of Wolverstone, asks for Sebastian's aid.
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S-T-R-U-G-G-L-E-D
- By Mischasmom on 03-21-17
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And Then She Fell
- Cynster Sisters, Book 5
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
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The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man...is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as "The Matchbreaker", Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials - not in falling victim to Cupid's spell. But then she disrupts one match too many and feels honor-bound to assist dashing James Glossup in finding a suitable bride for a marriage of convenience.
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Classic Laurens
- By April on 03-28-13
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The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh
- A Cynster Novel, Book 20
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins
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The Honorable Miss Mary Cynster always gets what she wants. As the last unwed Cynster of her generation, she is determined to remain in charge of her life and of the man she will marry. At the very bottom of her list of potential husbands is Ryder Cavanaugh, the daring and devastating Marquess of Raventhorne, an overwhelming and utterly unmanageable lion of the ton. But destiny has a different plan.
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About time
- By Therese on 11-15-13
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The Edge of Desire
- A Bastion Club Novel
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
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They proved their bravery fighting for His Majesty’s Secret Service and were rewarded with brides of great beauty and breeding. But one member of the Bastion Club has remained a bachelor - until now. "Christian, I need your help. There is no one else I can turn to…L.” When Christian Allardyce, sixth Marquess of Dearne, reads those words, his world turns upside down. Lady Letitia Randall is a woman like no other, and the day he left her behind to fight for king and country was the most difficult of his life.
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Where is Simon Prebble?
- By DesignerBee on 12-07-12
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Foes, Friends, and Lovers
- The Cynsters Next Generation Series, Book 10
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
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Gregory Cynster arrives at the property willed to him by his great-aunt with the intention of converting Bellamy Hall into a quiet, comfortable gentleman’s country residence, only to discover the Hall overrun by an eclectic collection of residents engaged in a host of business endeavors under the stewardship of a lady far too young to be managing such reins. With the other residents of the estate, Caitlin Fergusson has been planning just how to deal with the new owner, but coming face to face with Gregory Cynster throws her and everyone else off their stride.
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Foes, Friends, and Lovers
- By AMUR_WARD8@HOTMAIL.COM on 01-18-23
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The Ideal Bride
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
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Michael Anstruther-Wetherby is a rising member of parliament - a man destined for power. Except Michael lacks the single most important element of success: a wife. Political pressure sends him searching for his ideal bride, a gently bred, malleable young lady, preferably one with a political background. Michael discovers such a paragon but finds a formidable obstacle in his path - the young lady's beautiful, strong-minded aunt - Caroline Sutcliffe.
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Sex sex sex
- By Janet M. on 04-23-22