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The Spinster and the Rake

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The Spinster and the Rake

By: Eva Devon
Narrated by: Sasha Higgins
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Summary

Edward Stanhope, the icy Duke of Thornfield, likes his life in a certain order. Give him a strong drink, a good book, and his dog for company, and he’s content. But when he goes to his library and finds a woman sitting in his chair, petting his dog, what starts as a request for her to leave turns quickly to a fiery battle of wits, leading to a steamy kiss that could ruin them both if they’re caught. So, of course, damn it all, that’s when Edward’s aunt walks in and, thereafter, announces Miss Georgiana Bly as the future Duchess of Thornfield.

Georgiana was content to be a spinster, spending her days reading and working to keep her family out of debt. But now her days are spent locked away with a growly duke, learning how to be the perfect duchess, and her nights are spent fighting her undeniable attraction to a man who was never meant for her. As their wedding day approaches, the attraction between them burns hot and fierce, but is it enough to melt the duke’s chilly facade?

©2021 Eva Devon (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance
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Enjoyed the quirky humour and ease of listening. Definitely artistic licence with certain aspects depicted but still made me laugh out loud.

Very entertaining

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liked the characters but couldn't get into.Performance was a bit annoying so tried not let the voice annoy me.

A good escape

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Not much happens. It’s well enough written - the characters engage and converse well - it’s just slow and boring. Narrator sounds about 15, which is hardly her fault, but does not help. I had to smile when she pronounced Tories as Torries - guess she’s not heard of the British political parties. Got to about two thirds hoping things would improve and then gave up.

Dnf

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