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  • By: Eva Leigh
  • Narrator: Zara Hampton-Brown
  • Category: Fiction, General, Historical, Romance
  • Length: 9 hours 1 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: December 24, 2018
  • Language: English
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Named one of Amazon’s Best Romances of December!

For a dashing duke and the proprietress of a secret, sensual club in the London Underground, passion could lead to love… if they dare

Thomas Powell, the new Duke of Northfield, knows he should be proper and principled, like his father. No more dueling, or carousing, or frequenting masked parties where Londoners indulge their wildest desires. But he’s not ready to give up his freedom just yet. The club is an escape, a place where he can forget about society and the weight of his title… and see her, the woman he’s wanted forever.

Lucia–known as Amina–manages the Orchid Club, a secret society where fantasies become reality. But for Lucia, it’s strictly business, profitable enough to finance her dream: a home for the lost girls of the streets. Surrounded by lovers, she only observes, unwilling risk her future for any man. No member has ever intrigued her…until him, the masked stranger whose heated looks sear her skin. After months of suppressed longing, they dare to give in to temptation…

But the late duke’s legacy comes with a shocking secret, and the scandal threatens to destroy everything Tom loves… his family, the Orchid Club, and even Lucia.

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Dare to Love a Duke Audiobook Narrator

Zara Hampton-Brown is the narrator of Dare to Love a Duke audiobook that was written by Eva Leigh

Eva Leigh is a USA Today bestselling romance author who has always loved historical romance. She writes novels chock-full of determined women and men who are here for it. She enjoys baking, spending too much time on the Internet, and listening to music from the ’80s. Eva and her husband live in Central California.

Eva also writes in multiple romance genres as Zoe Archer and Alexis Stanton.

Visit her on the web at http://evaleighauthor.com

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Narrator Zara Hampton-Brown
Length 9 hours 1 minutes
Author Eva Leigh
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Publisher HarperAudio
Release date December 24, 2018
ISBN 9780062884886

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The publisher of the Dare to Love a Duke is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Fiction, General, Historical, Romance

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Goodreads Reviews

Lover of Romance

February 16, 2019

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance*May Contain Spoilers*Dare To Love A Duke is the third book in the London Underground series by Eva Leigh. I am not sure why I haven't read Eva Leigh in such a long time, but after hearing some raves about this book on multiple romance podcasts and the big controversy on the Twitter Romancelandia that dealt with a review from Smart Bitches on this book, I decided that I needed this book in my life especially with the set up of the story which involves a Duke and a passion club madame. I grabbed this up from my local library in audiobook format. So first I want to discuss the fantastic narration done by Zara Hampton Brown. Now she is a newer narrator so this is my first time listening to her but she needs to do more historical's for sure because she is just beautiful to listen to. And she really handled this book so well and pretty quickly I was drawn into this audiobook so BRAVO to this wonderful narration that was done here. Dare To Love A Duke begins with our hero Thomas Powell, is different from who his father the current Duke of Northfield wants him to be. Thomas has always been a bit more rebellious to his father's views in politics and he has wanted to bring about change that is not the most popular opinion. While out with a friend, he is taken to a secret club "The Orchid" , that is a sex club that is all about pleasure and consent.  Thomas has an attraction to the madame of the club, but she never participates but Thomas and Lucia have created a friendship over the past year that Thomas has been attending the club.But when Thomas' father passes away he is to take his rightful place as the Duke of Northfield and certain parties expect him to play along with their political desires. Thomas is torn in two over his heart and to protect his family. His sister is in love with the son of the man that is blackmailing Thomas and if Thomas doesn't fall in line with the right votes that goes against everything that Thomas believes is right, then his sister will lose the man she loves. But before he makes a decision he goes to the Orchid club for one last night and seeks to make love to the beautiful Lucia and after one night of beautiful passion, they both know that this will be the last night they will see each other. But then a dreadful secret comes out, about Thomas' father and Thomas and Lucia are bound to run into each other as Thomas faces a horrible decision where he will have to battle with what is right over what is easy especially when there could be horrible consequences for his mother and his baby sister. But with Lucia by his side, Thomas will find his path and find a breathtaking love worth fighting for....Dare To Love A Duke is one of the BEST historical romances I have read in years!! My goodness, this book blew me away in so many different ways but honestly, this book was so fulfilling to this reader and I don't think I could sing this books' praises enough. Eva Leigh has done wonders with this book and even though its book three in the series, you definitely can read this book as a stand a lone. But I definitely need more Lucia, so I want to see her interactions in the previous two books. Now I have NO idea why the Smart Bitches review was so horrible and negative about this book and I HELL NO agree with them. Because honestly, I love seeing the matches that form with the members of the Ton and the members of the London underground. I would like to say that I loved both Thomas and Lucia. Normally with Eva Leigh, its all about the heroine and her strength and "bluestocking" ways, however, what I really loved the most was the focus being equaled between the hero and the heroine and seeing the true intimacy that forms between these two.The hero, Thomas, was so beautiful and breathtaking and I loved his character so very much. First off, he is so devoted to his family in such beautiful ways. He is the protective older brother to his sister. They have always been really close ever since they were children and even as adults they have such a great close-knit bond to each other. He will do anything to make sure that his sister is happy and wants her to be with the man she has found love with. Thomas may not believe in love in the beginning, but he does believe that it is real and wants his sister to find happiness. Thomas is also one that wants a life better for everyone especially those that live in poverty. His political views are the opposite of his father, where he wants more amendments and laws to benefit the poor more than benefiting the rich and titled. But when his father dies, and he is blackmailed he begins to face up to what is right and he has to make a difficult choice but you see that Thomas is a man of honor and true to himself.Lucia also known as "Amina" is not originally from England, from the narrator's accent for her, Lucia is from Italy. She grew up poor and then she found a way to come to England and she was a prostitute for  a while and then was lucky enough to have this position as a madame for the "Orchid Club" which gave her the money to supply the people she loves the most with what they need and she found her family in those that run the Club. And which could give her the dream of building the girl's home that she wants more than anything. Lucia is a woman that is independence and is hard working and has such a kind heart and wants to help those girls out in the streets and teach them the tools to find better positions in society to benefit them and give them hope of a brighter future. I adored Lucia because she isn't ashamed of who she is and what she has had to do in the past to survive but also she isn't ashamed of enjoying the pleasure of sex.The romance that develops between Thomas and Lucia is so well done and I loved the closeness that these two feel for each other. They fit so perfectly together and have the same dreams for the future. We see how well they work together and despite the difference stations in society that these two fit in, they understand one another and they find what they need for one another. There are so many poignant moments between these two and seeing them find common ground and find what they need in each other is pretty stunning. From the pleasures between the sheets to fulfilling both of their dreams, and finding the balance that they need to get to their HEA is so beautiful.The only drawback to this story is when a big scandal comes out in the story, the heroine Lucia doesn't treat Thomas very good and pretty much blames him for everything when its obviously not his fault and he is just as much a victim as she is. So I didn't like her treatment of Thomas in the end, but the ending was beautifully done so it made up for it.Overall I found Dare To Love A Duke to be a beautiful portrayal of this Regency romance that is truly outstanding in shape and form, a tale of an intimate romance that brings you all the feels and depths of emotion and heart....a gutsy love tale that will make you fall head over heels in love!

Gaele

January 03, 2019

Tom is the son of the Duke of Northfield, raised with the understanding that his life will be one of duty and honor, so he’s taking the chance to grab all the gusto he can, while he can. While having experienced love seen from his parent’s view, and adoration from his much younger sister, while he’s not callus with their feelings, he’s not such the rogue as to bring shame to the family. He’s got a fascination with Amina, the manageress of The Orchid Club, a clandestine ‘pay what you can afford’, masquerade club that allows the carnal to take center stage. Not quite the more commonly encountered scenes of brothels or kept women, this is a place that allows people to explore their sexuality with only two rules: no names and everything utterly and completely consensual. Tom’s first introduction to the club comes from one of his friends, The Earl of Blakemore, a notorious libertine we fully met in book 2. While intrigued by the sex itself, Tom is more curious about the manageress, and finds that he enjoys her company and presence above all else. But, his unexpected ascendancy to the title with his father’s death creates a wholesale change in what he believes he must do – and one trip for one night before he disappears into the House of Lords and endless obligatory functions, he convinces Amina to grant him some answers to questions long held, and her company for the night. Discovering not long after that his very proper father was the founder of the club, and now he’s got to decide on it’s future…. Well, things get complicated. Perhaps unduly so as the ton seems more involved in their neighbor’s business then their own, and the implicit and then later stated threats to derail his sister’s upcoming engagement (and perhaps threaten his own family’s reputation and prospects for evermore) Tom has a crisis of conscience: do what he knows will help alleviate the ills facing society and help make things better for those in he worst conditions, or act as requested, and follow in his father’s old path, punishing those without options or means simply to enrich the upper crust. What Leigh does so well is let us see the awakening of Tom to the hardships of poverty and the choices are borne of those limited opportunities. With Amina sharing her name, Lucia, her background – daughter of a wealthy Englishman and a poor uneducated woman from Naples, and her paternal family’s treatment of her, not to mention her own determination to open a school for girls from Whitechapel, keep those in her employ at the Orchid Club safe and well-paid, and carve out a life that she has determined for herself, the growth and ending for Tom, along with the clearly presented sense of his character, his mother and sister’s love for him, and the worthiness of Tom as the hero of his story, a thoroughly modern (perhaps even far more of the present than the past) man, to the reasons why he Kit and Alex are such good friends – it all folds together neatly to provide an intriguing and interesting trek into London, without all the smells and soot. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via Edelweiss for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. Review first appeared at I am, Indeed

Leigh

March 11, 2019

If you read historical romance and enjoy audiobooks, you have got to listen to this one. Zara Hampton-Brown does an incredible job with the narration, especially the Irish hero. (Be still my heart, Tom.)Absolutely loved this one from start to finish! I haven't read Eva Leigh before, although she's been on my TBR for some time. Irish heroes are my favorite, in fiction and real life, so therefore Tom had me at hello. But Lucia was just as impressive a heroine and her work ethic, determination, and compassion for the poor really made an impression on me.The author did a great job of exploring class dynamics and the layers of privilege. The Orchid Club is a place for everyone—they are all equals when they're there. But life gets more complicated outside the club walls, as Tom soon learns. I really felt for Tom's dilemma but I could see so clearly what he needed to do and I was antsy waiting for him to make a decision. The relief that followed was immense because he absolutely stole my heart. Tom and Lucia were so perfect together and while there were definite barriers in place, their HEA was that much more satisfying.I was also fascinated/infuriated by how limited women were regarding mourning: not allowed to attend the funeral, not allowed to leave the house, etc. I don't think I've seen those societal rules before and it added some interesting layers. Truly a wonderful story all around.CW: (view spoiler)[grief, references to the illness and subsequent death of a family member, reference to being shunned by family and abandonment, reference to the limited options for girls and women in the lower class, sexual harassment, bullying, blackmail (hide spoiler)]

Smitten

December 27, 2018

Originally posted on Smitten by Books Review blog 4.5 Stars ~ Top Pick Leigh’s finale to the London Underground is everything I wanted! First and foremost, this story is a heart-tugger. It grabs a hold with lots of confessions, secrets, and such sweet sorrow. Both hero and heroine seem as if their worlds are too far apart and no way for them to be together. Trust in Eva Leigh to make things happen.Second, I highly enjoy and love the inclusion I’ve experienced in this series and Dare To Love A Duke is no exception. From a queer secondary set of characters to the description of non-white people in historical romance England, it’s fabulous. It might rub some people the wrong for me to point this out, but I believe it needs to be said. The call for cultural and sexual inclusion has been quite vocal and I am excited to see it appearing from an author with a bigger publishing house.Third, is there anything more delicious than an imminent HEA for an illegal female immigrant managing a highly controversial and illicit sex club? There is absolutely not. We’ve seen the mistresses get their romance, the courtesans, and even brothel owners. The lovely heroine, Lucia, is not quite any of those. She’s fierce, independent, and ambitious. Throughout the course of this series she’s always been mentioned, hung in the wings, a fabulous, untouchable entity and when we finally get to know her… it’s glorious.History is filled often with ambitious women, who’ve suffered to make something of themselves only using their body. Often their portrayals are depicted with violence and horrific acts. So, imagine my joy and surprise to see a woman, a sex worker, climb to the highest peak and then have the potential for even more. Huzzah! How does it happen? I can’t tell you, it would spoil the surprise.Lucia has multiple inspirational thoughts throughout this story. One stuck with me, All she could do was hope, but hope seldom made for a sound foundation. Without warning, the whole structure could collapse, burying you alive underneath the rubble of your dreams. This book is filled with both hero and heroine trying to gain their dreams, to be the best person they can possibly be and falling in love in the process of fighting against insane odds.I waxed poetic on the heroine, let me now on the hero, Tom. The new Duke of Northfield. He’s not an average duke. He’s half-Irish and knows a thing or two about being looked down upon for not having pure English blood. Kind-hearted and progressive, he has respect towards women, from the lowliest servant to the highest of the land. They are all equal in his eyes and that respect endeared him to me. He never talks down to Lucia or attempts to run roughshod with trying to protect her. The whole of the story his battles are waged against his circumstances and though Lucia is entangled in them, his stance towards her is extremely modern.Finally, the last part of this story I fell for is the sex scenes. Many romance readers claim they don’t really read sex scenes; they typically skim them, etc. I won’t begrudge any reader for doing this, we all have our preferences. Except, Lucia and Tom have something special and Leigh has always been able to weave a good web with intimacies between characters, spilling emotions, spinning metaphors in a way that are grabbing and all the more meaningful. I read every word.I can only hope for more stories within this world Leigh has created. In fact, I really want Maeve’s story, Tom’s sister. And I pray to the sweet stars that she’s involved in something highly unbecoming of a lady. Because ladies were meant to break rules, to bend the laws of the acceptable, and if they get to fall in love along the way that’s even better.For readers who enjoy Sarah MacLean.~ Landra

Shia

December 04, 2018

I really enjoyed this novel. It is #3 in The London Underground series and can be completely read as a stand alone novel. I didn't read the first two books and was still able to follow and enjoy the plot line. Let me just say that this beginning.. HOLY MOLY! WHAT A HUGE SHOCKER! I have never encountered a historical romance novel with THIS much of a rule breaking focal point rebelling against such a strict society nature! However, it was soooooo dang good! I was just as stumped and shocked to the core as Tom was when he walked into the Orchid club and saw what he saw! I mean it's very hard to imagine a SEX CLUB in the regency era where being prim and proper was a necessary skill for survival! -- Characters --Tom - I loved how prior to his father's death, Tom was all about breaking the rules and following his heart because he knew once he was Duke all of that would go out the window. I also loved how instead of partaking in the frivolities of the Orchid Club, from the first night he went there he only had eyes for Lucia and for an entire year didn't need to sleep with her to fall in love with her. It was a first for me in a very long while for a HR novel how a regency aristocratic male took his time to develop appreciation and love for a woman below his station because of WHO she is. This affection only grew once he realized her reasonings for wanting to keep the club open and how big heart heart was. What I didn't like about Tom was how he kept using his sister as a reason to not follow his heart. I'm the type of person that no one should get in the way of your happiness, especially if it hinders that person from growing themselves. For example, Tom refuses to love Lucia and refuses to deny the father of his sister's boyfriend of anything! This forces him to make decisions he himself is not proud of and that irritated me because it took away the choices for his sister to acknowledge how wrong her potential father is and to make her own decisions as far as letting her brother continue to sacrifice himself for her gain or support him and learn that she may be better off without that conniving father-in-law. I also really admired Tom for putting himself literally in Lucia's and the other servants' shoes - this humbles him enough to encourage him to fight for what's right and advocate for justice and peace. Lucia - first off, the woman on the cover isn't a Caucasian! I love this especially as Lucia is herself not an aristocratic female and actually has Italian roots. She was born and raised in poverty, becoming a prostitute on the streets who gets hired by the manager of the Orchid club and strives gains strength to put herself in a valuable position to where the manager position went to her upon the current one's death with no questions asked. Lucia's drive was very admirable - it is tough to go from a poor situation like hers and still have hope to be better. What was even more remarkable was how big her heart is and how she continued to give back to everyone - from the workers she employed to the young girls she educated and aimed to opening a school for. Lucia is a very strong woman and so much more deserving of the title of Duchess. -- Plot --The plot line was very unique (I mean sex club...HELLO) and was paced very well. I had no difficulty following Tom and Lucia's perspectives and really enjoyed how their love took its time to grow into what it was. It wasn't all about lust but more about the importance of taking what you are given and learning to use that to make the world a better place. Tom's inheritance puts him in a very powerful position to acquire allies and make political decisions that focus on justice and equality. Lucia's treatment of her employees and volunteering to teach the girls encourages equality and hope despite your circumstances. This book not only humbled Tom, but humbled me and reminded me that I can make a difference no matter how small as long as I fight for it. Dare to Love a Duke Releases Dec 24, 2018!Preorder Here**Thank you to Edelweiss, HarperCollins Publishers and Ms. Leigh for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**

Jane

July 30, 2019

On first acquaintance, Lucia is, the most scandalous of the ladies in this Regency romance series. The proprietress of a secret sex club, although not the owner, she is above the wild abandonment that takes place behind its doors, and never fraternises with members, until Tom. The early chapters of this book are explicit, but not in a gratuitous way. The descriptions demonstrate the ethos of the club and the double standards of polite society. It is a surprisingly egalitarian place, where identity is secret, members are drawn to the place for its freedom.Tom first visits the club as the Duke’s heir, when it fits into his hedonistic lifestyle, Twelve months later, he attends only for his interaction with Lucia or Amina as she is known in ‘The Orchid Club’, they talk but don’t touch, which sets them apart from everyone else. Then his circumstances change, and he realises, so must his life.Tom and Lucia are from different social classes, but they share the same beliefs, even if it takes Lucia to make Tom realise his true self. The plot has many twists, that force the couple together. Their relationship is full of conflicts that make their chance of lasting happiness unlikely.Lucia, like all the women in this series, wants to help women and children subjected to deprivation and poverty, which she has experienced first hand. Scandal and social reform are the main themes of this Regency romance, which showcases the strength and tenacity of Lucia and her friends, in a class controlled, male-dominated society.While the message of the novel is clear, it doesn’t deter from the delicious interplay between Lucia and Tom, and their passionate romance. The ending is romantic and satisfying, and the epilogue rounds off the series perfectly.I received a copy of this book from Mills and Boon in return for an honest review.

Debbie

July 29, 2019

Dare to Love a Duke is the story of Tom, new Duke of Northfield, and Lucia Marini. Lucia is also known as Amina, and runs the Orchid Club, which is an exclusive sex club in London. It’s a lovely story of two people who struggle with the weight of expectations, responsibilities, and their own needs. Though they are from very different worlds, Tom and Lucy complement each other so well. There is a real chemistry between them as they learn to trust each other, and share each other’s burdens.Lucia/Amina is a strong heroine who is not afraid to take what she wants. She’s fought for everything she has, yet she’s compassionate, and surprisingly and touchingly vulnerable.Tom is everything a hero should be. A loveable rakehell, desirous of reforming so he can take his new responsibilities seriously; yet he too has a hidden vulnerability.For me though, the book’s real strength lies in the author’s ability to create two convincing characters we care about, even though society might not think them very sympathetic. Finally, I feel I should give two warnings: Firstly, if you are easily offended this may not be the book for you. Dare to Love a Duke shows the underside of society; the language, behaviour, and settings reflect this.Secondly, you really do need to read this with a fan/your significant other within reach - it is scorchingly hot!!!!

Janet

June 29, 2019

Thomas Powell, formerly the Earl of Langdon & now the Duke of Northfield following his father’s death, knows he should be proper and principled, like his father. No more duelling, or carousing, or frequenting masked balls. But he’s not ready to give up his freedom just yet he wants one more night.Lucia aka Amina manages the Orchid Club, a secret society where fantasies become reality. Yet no member of the club has ever intrigued her until him, the masked stranger whose heated looks sear her skin. After a year of suppressed longing, do they dare to give in to temptation ?This is the third book in the series, whilst it could easily be read on its own the three stories do gel together very well & the epilogue rounds the series off very well. I’d been waiting for Tom’s story & it didn't disappoint, I particularly liked how Tom & Lucia's relationship developed, whilst the attraction was in no doubt it was how he treat Lucia that added that little extra, he treated her like a lady not a thirteen year old who’d been thrown out onto the streets & had used all her wiles to survive. I also like the secondary romance of Hugh & Maeve. All in all a lovely romance that had me captivated My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Malin

March 23, 2019

Thomas Powell has just become the Duke of Northfield and has to set aside his previously rakish ways to protect his father's legacy and ensure a good future for his younger sister. She's very much in love with the son of one of their father's most trusted allies in Parliament, who clearly expects Thomas to continue supporting him, whether Thomas actually agrees with his views or not. Torn between duty and his own conscience, Thomas is struggling. The one place he feels at ease, the Orchid Club, is a deeply inappropriate hang-out for a duke.Lucia Marini has had to make her own way in the world. The illegitimate daughter of a wealthy Englishman and a poor Italian woman, she came to England when her mother died, only to find her grandparents refusing to take her in. Now she is known to all that visit the exclusive Orchid Club as "Amina", the beautiful and elusive proprietress. The Orchid Club takes visitors from all levels of society, and charges what the visitors feel they can afford. Everyone has to appear masked, and all the sexual acts are entirely consensual. The club was successful even before Lucia took over its management with some of her found family, but now they have received news that the club's noble patron has passed away, Lucia and the rest who work there are worried that they may find themselves homeless and without a way to make a living.While Tom has been drawn to the beautiful Amina since he first visited the Orchid Club, he has never propositioned her in any way, quite happy for their friendship to be platonic (while they flirt shamelessly). Now that he knows he has to become all that is dutiful and responsible, and he comes to the club to say goodbye, he requests one night with her, before he and Amina go their separate ways forever. I don't think I'm spoiling it for anyone who's ever read anything ever when I say that of course it turns out that the wealthy patron who died was in fact Tom's seemingly faultless father, and that now that Tom is his heir, he finds himself the unexpected owner of the sex club he's been visiting for the past year. His super conservative, family values father also had a pretty big secret, and Tom is rather shocked when he discovers it. Of course, it also means that he is Lucia's employer, which is very fraught for a number of reasons. They were only supposed to spend one night of passion together, but of course, as in all romance, that night was utterly transformative for both of them, and they're completely ga-ga for one another.Even really rather disreputable dukes are unlikely to settle down and marry former sex workers, and the former Duke of Northfield was known as a pillar of propriety and Tom therefore has all sorts of expectations to live up to in society. He really does take his position seriously, and is extremely protective of his younger sister. He's quite willing to be utterly miserable, giving up any chance of his own happiness, if it means she gets to marry her sweetheart, even though said sweetheart's father is clearly an odious bully, whose political views are pretty much diametrically opposite to the progressive views Tom himself holds. Family is an important theme throughout the book. Tom deeply loves his mother and sister, and comes to discover his father was a very different man than he believed. Lucia was rejected by first her father and her father's family and had to sell herself to survive, but has managed to find friends and confidantes who love her and care for her as much (or more) than an actual family would. They run the Orchid Club together, determined to make it a safe haven for people of all creeds and classes, and the main reason Lucia has for running the club is to make enough money to open a girls' school for poor and underprivileged girls, like she herself once was, vowing to give them lives better than she had when she arrived in England.Does the storyline presented in this book require quite some suspension of disbelief? Yes, but no more so than in the majority of Tessa Dare's historical romances. Is it an entertaining read? Yes. Do Tom and Lucia work as a couple? Absolutely, they complement each other's strengths and weaknesses beautifully. Is pretty much all the supporting cast also fun to read about? Yes, I especially liked Tom's sister and the lesbian couple who Lucia run the club alongside. Does Tom's mother seem to accept her son's choice of bride, despite her 'colourful' past, unexpectedly quickly? Yup, but I didn't care. Eva Leigh continues to write very entertaining historicals, and I'm excited to see what she's going to come up with next. Judging a book by its cover: Not sure whether Eva Leigh has made some sort of unholy covenant, but the covers for her historical novels are pretty much always, without exception, gorgeous. The cover models portraying the heroines actually look like pretty much like the women inside the cover are actually described, and the dresses they wear are absolutely sumptuous. The utterly stunning blue dress on this cover takes my breath away.

Liz

January 15, 2020

I had trouble putting this down.The general concept of this series is so good and though that makes it a little more serious than I usually enjoy (ie, a bit high on the angst scale for me) the balance here was perfect. I think what really helped was that there was just no denying the feelings between Tom and Lucia—most of the conflict was their stations in life and (to a lesser degree) them actually acknowledging their feelings.I just also loved how much they listened to each other and the fact that he was so absolutely smitten with her.A really fun one.

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It varies. The easiest way depends on a few things. The app and service you use, which device, and platform. Speechify is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks. Downloading the app is quick. It is not a large app and does not eat up space on your iPhone or Android device.
Listening to audiobooks on your smart phone, with Speechify, is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks.

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