Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue

A Cynster Novel

De: Stephanie Laurens

Narrado por: Matthew Brenher

The Cynsters are back in a brilliant new series from USA Today and New York Times bestseller Stephanie Laurens! Fans adore Laurens’s irrepressible fictional family of sexy scoundrels and passionate ladies and their amorous Regency Era exploits. In Laurens’s sensational new Cynster historical romance, it’s Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue when feisty Heather Cynster steps out of her safe, dull social circle in search of a dashing hero to wed…and ends up kidnapped, scandalized and whisked out of London, with her only hope for salvation—and love—resting with a notorious rogue lord.

Decent but drawn out

Very drawn out but oveall nice. Unrealistic development of love interest, so no surprises there and the usual rolling of the eyes. But still love the aristocratic element, she does it so well. This is an interesting intro to a new cynster story. The laird is soooo sexy! Can't wait to see his story, hope that comes soon

Timothy Danvers meets his Cynster

Date: 1829 February

Chronology: set after Temptation and Surrender; before In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster.

Heather Cynster is the younger sister of Gabriel aka Rupert Cynster who married Alathea Morwellan in April 1820, and Lucifer aka Alasdair Cynster who married Phyllida Tallent in June 1820. Read Gabriel’s story in A Secret Love, and Lucifer’s story in All About Love.
Breckenridge is Timothy Danvers, biological stepson of Caroline Sutcliffe who married Michael Anstruther-Wetherby in The Ideal Bride.
Breckenridge drags Heather out of Lady Hartford’s Soiree only to watch her abduction. He takes immediate action to follow and rescue. Breckenridge ends up offering her marriage to protect her reputation due to her disappearance, and Heather stayed with her abductors as long as possible to find out the who and why of it. They shelter with Richard and Catriona, but you want to strangle or scream at Heather and Breckenridge for their sheer pigheadedness in not admitting to love. Lies, lies, more lies.
Heather receives a necklace from Catriona that is to pass on through Eliza, Angelica, Henrietta and Mary, then back to Lucilla as they each find their love.

Brenher does a decent enough job with narration. I wouldn’t mind if he did female voices better. The credits list Grover Gardner as directing this recording!

Refreshing twist to a dominant male protagonist

This eighteenth century story offers a nice change to the strong male characters we love in mainstream romance. Instead of demanding or expecting this lady to obey, this dominant male trusts and helps this self proclaimed spinster. Together they head out on an adventure and soon discover something in which both are a little reluctant to admit to... love. Stephanie Laurens' has created a sweet, refreshing twist, bringing to life two main characters that not only keep you enthralled throughout this novel, but also initiates an interest in the entire series.


This story is often a little in-depth and descriptive, filled with many paragraphs of protagonist's deciphering through inner emotions. Albeit, this caused the story to slow at times, the pace sat well with Breckenridge and Heather on their revelational exploits to true love. I found the depth this gave the characters enjoyable and all the more rewarding when the liaison and romance fuse together in the end. This may not be a fast paced story line but it still has many amusing, as well as captivating, moments throughout.
Matthew Brenher's deep raspy voice was deliciously lovely to listen to. Although there was something lacking from the narrator during sex scenes that I cannot put my finger on. Maybe a little more emotion would have made for far more exciting listening.

This story leaves you wanting for nothing bar the next novel in the series where you can happily follow the adventures of Heather's sisters. As well as discover the riveting truth behind the abduction.


SYNOPSIS
Finding herself abducted for no apparent reason and being taken to who knows who, Heather's life acquires a little more excitement than she had hoped for. Then when a strapping, handsome man - Breckenridge - comes to her rescue, Heather is determined to get to the bottom of her abduction.The unsuspecting pair are soon traversing down a path of adventure cloaked in danger, self discovery and lust.
Breckenridge - a well known rake - finds the tables turned when he comes to Heather's rescue. His feelings for this bold, strong-minded lady swiftly grows, and this 'rake' is soon considering offering far more then he has ever bestowed any lady.
However, Heather has given up on ever finding her hero, her true love, and has resigned herself to a future overshadowed by spinsterhood. This decision is fueled by her reputation being ruined by the confusing kidnapping. No longer seeking or wanting a favorable marriage, Heather craves a little excitement in her life before she settles into a celibate future.
Breckenridge is happy to fulfill Heather's curious, sexual fantasies, using all his worldly experience to prove himself a worthy lover. While the possessively protective Viscount attempts to keep Heather from the kidnappers grasp, he yearns to build a deeper relationship with this fascinating female he is willing to give everything up for, and marry.
With a pleasant future together taking shape in his mind, Breckenridge has a far harrowing task ahead of him then keeping her safe from her abductors... he has to face his own fears and admit his feelings in order to convince Heather that she should marry him.

it was a great way to pass time at a boring job

Where does Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Wasn't the best but wasn't the worst.

What other book might you compare Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue to and why?

Another historical romance that Stephanie Laurence rights. She a very consistent author.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

He was pretty mono tone.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Some parts are funny yeah

Awful Narrator!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The book, possibly. This audiobook, with this narrator, absolutely not!

Would you be willing to try another one of Matthew Brenher???s performances?

No. He does not appear to recognize the difference between a comma and a period. Too many phrases were read as if full sentences. Seems like his focus was on enunciating his words to the exclusion of all else. Slow and plodding and expressionless. I have to say he was just about the worst narrator I have ever heard on Audible. Buy the book instead.