An Unwilling Bride (Company of Rogues, 2) - Jo Beverley Audiobook

Written by Jo Beverley
Read by Simon Prebble
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Company of Rogues Series, Book 2
Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC
Release date: August 14, 2009
Duration: 12:30:07

An Unwilling Bride traces an unlikely match between two headstrong people. In order to keep his vast estates in the family, the Duke of Belcraven must find a suitable bride for Lucien de Vaux, his only heir. But the woman he chooses for Lucien has plans of her own. It will take more than simple romance to turn this arrangement into a fairy tale wedding.

If you can accept the bizarre premise of this romance–that two illegitimate offspring should marry to continue a blue-blooded line–you’ll enjoy this charming novel. Yes, indeed, the Duke of Belcraven has decided that his illegitimate daughter–who has no idea who her father is–should marry his wife’s son–who has no idea that he is not legitimate. It just so happens that Beth Armitage is a blue-stocking schoolmistress who finds her intended, Lucien, a troublingly handsome rake, so sparks do fly. Nicely read by Simon Prebble, this romance comes alive through his aplomb and sublime skill. One does wonder how he can read without chuckling through some of the more lusty scenes. B.H.B. (c) AudioFile 2003,