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Seven Minutes in Heaven audiobook

  • By: Eloisa James
  • Narrator: Susan Duerden
  • Length: 9 hours 49 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: January 31, 2017
  • Language: English
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Seven Minutes in Heaven Audiobook Summary

Witty and elusive Eugenia Snowe has all society begging for one of her premiere governesses-except the powerful Edward Reeve, who bursts into her office with his arrogant demands.

No question that Eugenia enjoys crossing wits with the brilliant inventor, but Ward wants far more than a governess. He wants Eugenia, and he’ll stop at nothing to have her-including kidnapping.

Will Eugenia lose her heart in the most reckless gamble of her life, or will she discover the sweetest pleasure she’s ever known?

All it will take is seven minutes…

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Susan Duerden is the narrator of Seven Minutes in Heaven audiobook that was written by Eloisa James

Eloisa James is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author and professor of English literature, who lives with her family in New York, but can sometimes be found in Paris or Italy. She is the mother of two and, in a particularly delicious irony for a romance writer, is married to a genuine Italian knight. Visit her at www.eloisajames.com.

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Seven Minutes in Heaven Full Details

Narrator Susan Duerden
Length 9 hours 49 minutes
Author Eloisa James
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date January 31, 2017
ISBN 9780062663917

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The publisher of the Seven Minutes in Heaven is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062663917.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Lakshmi

March 24, 2017

I enjoy Historical romance but am running out of books from my favorite authors - Amanda Quick, Julie Garwood, Lisa Kleypas ... and this worried me. I had two options :Devour a mountain of chocolate brownies OR look for a new author, this is how I ended up with my first Eloisa James.I was enchanted and charmed by this book; really, really enjoyed it. Edward and Eugenia had such a fun relationship. Eugenia was a self made woman, she was a widow and built a reputable governess agency. Ward had a rough start but he has built a comfortable life for himself. But things get messy when he has to fight to be the Guardian of his half siblings. His sister was obsessed with death, drama and she always wore a veil. His brother was into inventions and economics, attatched to his pet Jarvis. Jarvis was a rat who dressed in splendid outfits for the opera.The first thing that caught my attention was Eugenia's love for her first husband. Usually the first husband is presented very badly in books, examples : He can be a 1 Conman2 Cheater3 Jerkface who conveniently died in an accident4 Abusive husband turned ex turned murderous stalker5 Sociopath or psychopath or both6 Someone who vanishes with all the money leaving our h in a ditch of debtMaybe this is done so that both you the reader and the h appreciate the present H more and forgive a lot. Basically the function of the ex is to make the new guy look better.And it puts unnecessary pressure on the h, its a constant reminder that this is her one last, desperate chance to find true love.But not in Eugenia's case. She was wooed, she was loved and she still hasn't moved on from her first husband. This was a breath of fresh air.The letters exchanged between Ward and Eugenia cracked me up. The siblings reduced each governess to anxiety or tears. Eugenia loves dessert, Ward adores Eugenia, there's a teashop and a kidnapping. Ward was so clear when it came to his siblings, I admired that. He's been through so much but there's no bitterness involved, he keeps trying to fix things and gives people the benefit of doubt. Plus he was wicked funny, loved that.I had stars in my eyes and the possibility of a 5 star read....but....Ward screwed up and I was shocked. Eugenia had a spine of steel, she took a break and moved forward. This was followed by an epic grovel and I'm not spoiling the rest for you.

Tammy

January 20, 2018

I loved this steamy and QUITE delectable story. Recommend highly, perfect for a Valentines romance read! 💝

Ivana

February 02, 2018

Reading this also had me sighing, tsking, and falling in love with Edward Reeve and Eugenia Snowe, and cheering for their happily ever after. All of Eugenia Snowe’s problems start when Edward Reeve, an arrogant bastard son of an earl, bursts into her registry office. He wants a governess and he wants her. Edward and Eugenia had such a fun relationship. Edward (Ward) Reeve is a wealthy inventor and the illegitimate son of an Earl. He has recently gained guardianship of his two younger half siblings (Lizzie and Otis) after his mother passed away. Due to the children’s unusual upbringing, they were raised in a traveling theater troupe, Ward needs a governess immediately in order to get their education up to par and prepare them for their entrance into society.Seven Minutes in Heaven is the 9th book in Eloisa James’ Desperate Duchesses series (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #3) and, at times, had me laughing so hard I was in tears. I’m a huge fan of Eloisa James’ brand of historical romance. She always manages to infuse witty dialogue and tongue-in-cheek humor in her romances which is sure to bring a smile to my face and have me chuckling while my earbuds are tuned in. I also love the cat and mouse chase that she tends to make the hero and heroine jump through prior to achieving their HEA. Seven Minutes in Heaven is no exception. I enjoy Historical romance but am running out of books from my favorite authors - Amanda Quick, Julie Garwood, Lisa Kleypas ... and this worried me. I had two options :Devour a mountain of chocolate brownies OR look for a new author, this is how I ended up with Eloisa James. I was enchanted and charmed by this book; really, really enjoyed it. Seven Minutes in Heaven is written with Eloisa James’ customary wit and charm. It’s an enchanting book with one major caveat – the main conflict could have been resolved in Chapter One if people just spoke clearly. I’m not a fan of stories that revolve around a misunderstanding. Still, I enjoyed it because the writing is so good and the characters so delightful. Thank Heavens! I am super pumped James used her incredibly vast and beautiful knowledge of english literature in her newest offering. She seems embraced her both her lives to produce an intelligent book that strikes the right chords in my effervescent and romantic heart. Just as a slight warning, this book deals with the deceased ex plot. It's quite refreshing to read a regency with a non-virgin heroine. Thank you, EJ! So far, this one is my favorite of the ...by the Numbers series. There was a great cast of supporting characters as well, so it will be fun to see who is featured in the next book. I read this book's description, and thought this kind of difference perhaps I should give Ms. James another chance and I'm glad I did:) Actually the last three books about the children of H/h from the first six books. Yes interesting:) Favorite Quote: “Nothing ruins a dinner party like expertise.”Had she just promised to be indecent with him at a later time…out of the carriage?His wanton grin confirmed that she had.“Just a minute,” she said hastily.“I would wait a lifetime for you, Eugenia.”

SmartBitches

February 05, 2017

Full review at Smart Bitches, Trashy BooksSeven Minutes in Heaven is written with Eloisa James’ customary wit and charm. It’s an enchanting book with one major caveat – the main conflict could have been resolved in Chapter One if people just spoke clearly. I’m not a fan of stories that revolve around a misunderstanding. Still, I enjoyed it because the writing is so good and the characters so delightful.This book is so fun that it took me a week to consider that every single character is dealing with grief. Eugenia was happily married for seven years and deeply grieves her husband. The kids transcend the perils of plot-moppetry because they are fully realized characters with their own emotional lives. They each have their own way of mourning their parents and facing a completely new way of life. Ward mourns for his own childhood and the scorn he faced for being illegitimate.The book is also very funny. It’s full of banter, and you all know how very much I love banter. The scene with the French letters, a scene I will not even attempt to describe, is laugh-out-loud funny and sexy at the same time. Eugenia is a completely delightful and relatable character with enough common sense to realize that the Big Misunderstanding that Ward has developed is not actually the major issue between them.I’m willing to forgive a great deal in a man who just wants to protect a couple of orphans from his own miserable childhood. And I hold on to the hope that Eugenia will kick enough sense into Ward over time that they will be happy together. Ward is consistently kind to the children, and despite his strict standards he’s flexible about veils and unorthodox pets. There’s hope for him and Eugenia. That said, I have to admit that I was really rooting for Eugenia in this story, as well as the kids, who I fervently hope will have their own books eventually. Lizzie in particular clearly has a grand career ahead of her.- Carrie S.

Nancy

February 06, 2017

I'm fairly certain EJ can rewrite the phone book and I'd be swooning. This story was of Edward ("Ward") and Eugenia, and these two did not disappoint.Eugenia was one of the strongest Regency heroines I've read in awhile. It is so refreshing to read about a widow who still mourned her husband, who enjoyed him, and who was truly in love with him. I adored seeing the moment when Eugenia decided she was ready to move on; it wasn't something decided in the throes of passion, but a mature decision made by a woman who had clearly grown since her young adult days. Ward was a well-drawn hero with some great flaws. His cockiness and devil-may-care attitude about everything relating to him made me believe in his confidence, and it was only underscored when he showed how much he truly did care about how society would receive his half brother and sister. His attachment to them was some of the most heartfelt family love I've seen in recent Regencies and I looked forward to when they were all on the page together.Of course, the pacing and character arcs were flawless, as was the distinct tone of each character. EJ somehow ups her game with each release, and I'm always left with a slightly bigger happy sigh and smile with each of her releases. Brava, Ms. James.

Quirky Omega

February 09, 2017

Thank Heavens! I am super pumped James used her incredibly vast and beautiful knowledge of english literature in her newest offering. She seems embraced her both her lives to produce an intelligent book that strikes the right chords in my effervescent and romantic heart.Just as a slight warning, this book deals with the deceased ex plot. But it is handled absolutely wonderfully. My favourite lines from the book coming soon.

Tori

February 09, 2017

Originally posted at SmexyBioks-http://smexybooks.com/2017/02/review-...Favorite Quote: “Nothing ruins a dinner party like expertise.”Edward (Ward) Reeve is a wealthy inventor and the illegitimate son of an Earl. He has recently gained guardianship of his two younger half siblings (Lizzie and Otis) after his mother passed away. Due to the children’s unusual upbringing, they were raised in a traveling theater troupe, Ward needs a governess immediately in order to get their education up to par and prepare them for their entrance into society.Mrs. Eugenia Snowe is a widower who chose to open a business centering around governesses after her husband passed away. Her registry has a waiting list that spans months and her governesses are much in demand by the ton. A lady by birth and marriage, Eugenia is not nor has ever been a governess and does not care that she is looked down upon by certain members of society for her “work.” She is content in her life.After a Snowe governess deserts her post at the Reeve household, Ward comes to the registry and mistakes Eugenia as a former governess, assuming no lady of rank would ever run a business. He sets out to seduce her into coming to work for him. He wants her for his siblings and his bed.Eugenia agrees after some amusing sexual persuasion and a minor kidnapping and soon finds herself falling for Ward. But Ward’s own scandalous childhood has him demanding only the best for Lizzie and Otis. He will do whatever it takes to keep any more taint and scandal from darkening their lives. Even if it means giving up Eugenia.I have long enjoyed Eloisa James’ historical romances. Her penchant for writing strong, intelligent, forward driven heroines and heroes who often buck the social norms of their time makes her stories an absolute delight to read. I also enjoy reading about the offspring of previous favorite characters all grown up and ready for a romance of their own. Fans will be pleased to see Seven Minutes in Heaven reintroduces us to Eugenia Snowe and Edward Reeves whom we met as children in the original Desperate Duchess series. As always, James’ pens a charming adventure that brings together two intelligent, spirited, and witty protagonists for a swoon-worthy romance.Eugenia and Ward are a joy to get to know both as individuals and as a couple. Their chemistry sparks at their first meeting and only flames higher the more time they spend together. Though an unlikely match, their relationship flourishes and deepens as they become further acquainted with one another. While Eugenia’s beauty and widow status are what initially attracts Ward, it’s her charm, passion, intelligence, and genuine caring of his siblings that soon captivates him. He gradually realizes that the face she presents to society only serves to hide a complex woman. Ward is also not what Eugenia initially thought him to be. He has a strong sense of convention, conviction, and compassion behind his devil may care attitude that only strengthens her attraction as she uncovers his many facets. As she spends more time with him, she realizes that he may be exactly what she needs.This wasn’t making love. This was making fun.Amusing and tantalizing love scenes are used to tease the reader and show deepening affection that is slowly building between them. I do adore a couple who can have fun in and out of bed and this couple excels-the french letter scene is hilarious. They have a romantic sensual way about them that reassures the reader that they could very well have a very happy future together.Had she just promised to be indecent with him at a later time…out of the carriage?His wanton grin confirmed that she had.“Just a minute,” she said hastily.“I would wait a lifetime for you, Eugenia.”The main plotlines are pretty low key in terms of conflict. Grief is the base on which this story is built. Everyone in here is mourning something. Though Eugenia has been widowed for seven years, she deeply loved her husband and still grieves for him. I like that James did not vilify him in order to facilitate her relationship with Ward. The children grieve the loss of their parents, acting out in unusual fashions as children often do. Ward himself not only grieves for what the children must have gone through (he knows what their mother was like) but also for his own childhood that never let him forget he was a bastard.You’re wretched nuisances, but you’re my nuisances.I admit a part of me was irritated at the hamfisted way the main source of conflict was handled. One conversation-one sentence-would have resolved the whole thing but James chooses to continue with the misconception and drags it out far longer than necessary.A personable cast of secondary characters round out the story, adding depth and a sense of continuity. Lizzie and Otis are delightful and James’ does an excellent job of allowing us to see the damage done to them and Ward’s attempts to help them heal. He truly loves them and even though he makes some mistakes, everything he does is out of love. I enjoyed seeing cameos from previous characters (Mia, Villiers, India). It’s always nice to see where everyone is at in their lives after their initial stories are told.The resolution wrenches the heart but James quickly sets our hero straight with some outside help. He does an excellent job of groveling and Eugenia stays true to herself and her heart to the very end.Seven Minutes in Heaven is another winner from Eloisa James that gives readers a joyful and heartwarming story of love, laughter, forgiveness, and family.Grade: B

Linaria

April 20, 2019

I am so glad that I read this BEFORE I read the Eloisa James novel where Eugenia is a child. I really hate Eloisa's wider world, because if there is one thing that can break the mood of a romance novel, it is reading sex scenes about a character that was a kid two books ago. I just really do not enjoy this. If I can manage to consider the book as a stand-alone, I definitely enjoyed it. Lizzie, especially was quite adorable. It was a decent plot, even if the kidnapping plot device was way overused. (view spoiler)[ Seriously, she was kidnapped like three times in this book by the hero. (hide spoiler)]

Melanie

February 09, 2017

I have to admit that I've not read many books from this author. I liked her Pleasures series and I also read couple of books from her Fairy Tales series, and loved one more than the other. So, after reading this story and loving every minute of it, I've decided to plow through EJ's backlist, working my way down from this book. My local used bookstore was very happy with my purchase this past weekend :)In the first book of the Desperate Duchesses series we meet a bastard son of the hero of that book, Teddy. He was given to the hero to raise and his father actually does something unthinkable for that time. He choses to acknowledge him and raise him in his own household, under the same roof he'd be bringing his own legitimate children. Fast forward two or so decades, and we now meet once more Little Teddy, known to all now as "Ward" and who's inherited two half siblings that are in a dire need of a governess, and Ward himself is in a dire need of making a good match because keeping those children depends on it.There's so much to love about this story, from our hero who is as unconventional as our heroine, but for some reason, the two kids in this story have stolen my heart. They were precautious, smart and utterly adorable. As for the heroine, Eugenia, I was very impressed with her strength and wit. As Regency heroines go, she was one of the best I've read in a long time. I loved the fact that her feelings for her dead husband were complex even though he's been dead for seven years. I literally had tears in my eyes as she finally lets go of Andrew.And then there was Ward. This man was such an intriguing and interesting character. He had inner strength and exuded confidence from the moment he showed up on the page. I fell in love with him immediately! The love he had for his brother and sister was palpable. Yes, he had some faults. But he wasn't stubborn and that was the key, because as soon as he figured out his mistakes, he was ready to admit to them and ask for forgiveness. Seriously, this book rocks! You can't miss it.Melanie for b2bComplimentary copy provided by the publisher

LaLa

August 27, 2016

It's quite refreshing to read a regency with a non-virgin heroine. Thank you, EJ! So far, this one is my favorite of the ...by the Numbers series. There was a great cast of supporting characters as well, so it will be fun to see who is featured in the next book.

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