Audio: More or less a Temptress - Anna Bradley

Audio CD, 10 pages

Narrator: Heather Wilds

Published December 12th 2018 by Tantor Audio (first published November 13th 2018)

Historical romance

Series: The Somerset Sisters #3

Thank you Tantor for this review copy

My Thoughts

I felt bad for Hyacinth. Reading the blur I thought she would be some idiot, but I do get why she did the mistake she did. She had been sheltered and then she saw something that truly shocked her. When she then saw the man again she accused him of being a murderer. Because she was scared! Yes an idiotic thing to do. Where is the body? Maybe have some evidence first. It really was her grandmother's and sisters felt. They had coddled her, thinking she was some wilting flower and she had let herself think of herself in that way too.

Lachlan is running from something with her siblings. It took ages to find out what, which was silly cos he kept thinking of the THING all the time, but we did not learn what it was even though we were in his brain. I actually did find it quite shocking and did not understand why there had been no repercussions. But he really is a good man, he wants to protect his siblings and with a brother that is angry that is not easy.

The story is then that they are going to find their English halfbrother, who is married to Hyacint's sister. Then all hell breaks loose and then they have to try to ease their way back into society's good graces. And the Ton were such asshats to Hyacint! Yes she lost it, but come on, snobbish idiots!

Then there is a story in the background and we hear snippets of it and I was devastating when the book ended and Isla had no HEA! Isla being Lachlan's sister who has her own thing going on. But fear not! I just checked and her story is coming in 2019! Phew!

A wilting flower meets a scowling Scot. What could possibly go wrong? Fun!

Narrator

Aww, yes I liked her Scottish accents. I always like those. It also makes it easier for her to have more voices going on which is nice.

Synopsis

Hyacinth Somerset’s debut is the most anticipated event of the season, as it will be the reclusive young lady’s first public appearance. But within moments of being asked to dance by a dashing stranger, Hyacinth calls him a murderer, then faints dead away! Now all the ton is a aflutter over Hyacinth’s baffling shun of their most intriguing newcomer—the wildly handsome Lachlan Ramsey . . .

Recently arrived from Scotland, Lachlan only wishes to claim his place in society to secure his sister’s future. When that is threatened by the accusations of a hapless slip of a girl, he will do anything protect his family. Yet it appears Hyacinth has only damaged her own hopes, inspiring the label of hysteric—and ultimately inspiring Lachlan to shelter her from harm. Now if only there were a defense for the surge of feeling he has every time Hyacinth turns her gaze his way. If only there were a way to make her his—while keeping the true secret in his past from destroying everything—and everyone—he cares about . . . 

Audio: More or Less a Marchioness - Anna Bradley

Audio CD Running time 10 hrs 15 min

Book 1 in the Somerset Sisters series

Author Anna Bradley

Narrated by Heather Wilds

Publication date Oct 16, 2018 by Tantor Audio

Historical romance

My thanks to Tantor for this review copy

My Thoughts:

There is no courtship, instead Iris and Phin are betrothed. Which obviously spells trouble!

Iris said yes, because who wouldn't say yes to the most eligible bachelor of the season! So handsome, such a gentleman, oh and a marquis, oh la la. And Iris was the perfect debutante, sweet and innocent. Also her gran has high hopes for her girls so who can disappoint her. Though for a book where the gran is mentioned a LOT there is no gran to be seen.

But there is a problem. The perfect English gentleman is so cold, and does he even like her?

Phin oh Phin. What was his problem? I am still unsure. Ok, so he was lonely as a kid. He had to grow fast and shoulder responsibilities, and sure all gentlemen want that perfect wife, which she was. And he thought it would be easier if he did not care. Well you are an Idiot, my Lord. An idiot!

Someone is sniffing around her skirts. Phin is NOT ready to be jilted. There is a wicked wager. Hurt feelings and a house party where Iris lets loose. Propriety be damned!

I liked seeing him fall for her, realizing when he did not have her, that he wanted to get to know her. And for her to see that there is more to him.

Why do house parties seem so fun? I want to go to one, of course I would not want to hold one. Guests for 2 weeks? Eeek

Conclusion:

Romance, revenge and races

Narrator

She was a good, but at the same time there was this issues with her voices. If too many women spoke their voices blended into each other and sounded the same. The same with men. She was better one on one.

Blurb:

The Somerset sisters, three beautiful, headstrong debutantes in Regency London, are discovering that a bit of scandal is a delightful thing . . .

For the sake of propriety, and her younger sisters' reputations, Iris Somerset has kept her rebellious streak locked away. But though she receives a proposal from Phineas Knight, Lord of Huntington, Iris can't marry a man she knows isn't truly enamored with her. In fact, Iris no longer wants to be chosen—she wants to choose. Under the clandestine tutelage of "wicked widow" Lady Annabel Tallant, she'll learn how to steer her own marriage prospects—and discover her secret appetites.

What kind of debutante refuses a marquess? Finn is surprised, a little chastened-and thoroughly intrigued. This new, independent version of Iris is far more alluring than the polished socialite she used to be. Finn believed he needed a safe, quiet wife to curb his wilder impulses. But the more Iris surprises him, the more impossible it becomes to resist their deepest desires. . .