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S07.17: The Proposition by Judith Ivory
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Happy New Year, Magnificent Firebirds! We don’t know what 2025 is going to bring, so we’re starting with a bang—the long awaited deep-dive of Judith Ivory's The Proposition, featuring that rakish rat catcher, that ferret-loving firebrand, the man himself, Mr. Mick Tremore! We’re talking sexual tension so overwhelming it makes a girl cry, horse-faced ladies who bring men to their knees, kissing on omnibuses and legs! All that, and Sarah and Jen disagree heartily on the issue of mustaches, but agree heartily that lionhearted virility is the energy we want this year. Get the book at your...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved The Proposition
- By Kathleen H. on 03-07-25
Loved The Proposition
Reviewed: 03-07-25
So good to hear this exceptional book discussed on your podcast. I somehow missed Judith Ivory back in my earlier HR days; came across Proposition a year or so ago and devoured it. Went on to read many of her books after that one but this was her best! Hopefully your review will encourage others to read it.
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Morning Glory
- By: LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 411
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 382
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Story5 out of 5 stars 379
In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore". But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule - she had been an outsider all her life, growing up in a boarded-up old house under the strict eye of her eccentric grandparents. Now she was all alone, with two little boys to raise, and a third child on the way. Will Parker drifted into Whitney, Georgia, one lazy afternoon in the summer, hoping to put his lonely past behind him. He yearned for the tenderness he had never known, the home he'd never had. All he needed was for someone to give him a chance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heartwarming
- By Lia on 08-26-21
- Morning Glory
- By: LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
Never Sorrier To See A Book End
Reviewed: 12-08-24
My review title says it all. Every moment with the tragic primary and (exceptional) secondary characters felt authentic. From the younger children to the aging spinster Librarian- perhaps especially the Librarian! It’s easy to love them all. Spencer captures you with her words and storytelling: Nothing is rushed, the story and dialogue unfold in great detail and you are along for the journey. Morning Glory is now a favorite; it’s a solid 5 star read and the narration 5 star perfection as well. The author got everything right with this book.
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Vows
- By: LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story5 out of 5 stars 78
A captivating woman with blue eyes and big dreams, Emily was engaged to a man whose touch left her aching for something more. Tom, the handsome new man in town, was her father's rival in business, and challenged her heart's destiny with a single, stolen kiss. Whenever they met, sparks flew. Until she showed him how tender she could be, and he showed her how true passion could feel. Until they both realized the importance of taking vows with someone you really, truly love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like an old friend telling me a beautiful story
- By Rebecca D. on 03-03-23
- Vows
- By: LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
Great writing and character development
Reviewed: 11-07-24
I enjoyed the story because the writing was skillful and the characters believable. I’ve read other books by Spencer, (The Gamble being my favorite and a 5 star read) Vows fell a little short in comparison. Part of the reason this one received a lower 3.5 rating was due to the length- it felt too long. I was also disappointed in the story itself when main characters, close to the end of the book, began acting out of complete self interest - regardless of the pain inflicted on others. It felt harsh and perhaps the author could have avoided that with a bit of subtlety -or editing. Still, it’s a good book and worth reading and the narrator is excellent!
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The Elusive Flame
- The Birmingham Family, Book 3
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Ashford McNab
- Length: 19 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story5 out of 5 stars 64
Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance—the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham—and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends upon the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Least Fav of Woodiwiss!
- By Kelly Willis on 08-11-23
- The Elusive Flame
- The Birmingham Family, Book 3
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Ashford McNab
I Had to read it-
Reviewed: 09-04-24
It’s written by Woodiwiss, so - a must read! Similar characters, plot lines and dialogue to Book 1 (The Birmingham Series) exposed the lack of originality. The prose as always is skillful, but it couldn’t overcome the absence of charm and depth we see in her earlier works. All in all, I found the book rather silly and prefer re-reading her historical romances written in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Kathleen Woodiwiss was such a talented author and I will always credit her with instilling my lifelong love of HR.
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A Season Beyond a Kiss
- The Birmingham Family, Book 2
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Ashford McNab
- Length: 18 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
In the loving embrace of her new husband, the dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham, Raelynn Barrett can forget her painful past and the tragic, undeserved disgrace of her family. With Jeff, each sweet, lingering kiss is a promise of a future rich in joy and sensual fulfilment. But Raelynn can hear the whispered rumours that damn the man she loves.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not her best book
- By Kindle Customer on 05-24-24
- A Season Beyond a Kiss
- The Birmingham Family, Book 2
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Ashford McNab
Did not meet expectations …
Reviewed: 08-14-24
I’m a huge fan of this author, but this book lacked substance, character development and storyline… her signature trademarks! I did manage to finish it, largely due to the talent of the Narrator. But it was disappointing coming from as great a talent as Woodiwiss. The good news is she has a host of other books which are worth reading and available on Audible. My favorite: Ashes In The Wind.
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North and South
- By: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,489
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,674
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,678
Written at the request of Charles Dickens, North and South is a book about rebellion that poses fundamental questions about the nature of social authority and obedience. Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern and her heroine, Margaret Hale, is one of the most original creations of Victorian literature. When Margaret Hale's father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience she is forced to leave her comfortable home in the tranquil countryside of Hampshire....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Delightful
- By Sally on 01-04-10
- North and South
- By: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
Worthy of your time
Reviewed: 07-20-24
Finally, I have read this book; it has been on my wish list for years. Memorable, exquisite characters and story that will stay with you- the 5 Star perfect narration completes the experience.
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The Proposition
- By: Judith Ivory
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 499
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 365
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Story4 out of 5 stars 361
Lady Edwina Bollash is a woman of importance and distinction who has never been the object of any man's affection. However, when she meets Mick Tremore, a tall, handsome young man from the bottommost rung of society, she instantly attracts his attention. As Mick wants desperately to become a gentleman, Edwina decides to transform him into a man with class.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very enjoyable as well as fun
- By M. Gould on 05-05-09
- The Proposition
- By: Judith Ivory
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
It charmed me!
Reviewed: 06-12-24
This is a feel good, fun read with well developed, lovable characters, great storytelling and 5 star narration! It’s sweetly sexy and a bit earthy too; my first read from Judith Ivory, (And so well written I'm excited to now check out her backlist) This book is for every Romantic out there!
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Petals on the River
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Cassandra York
- Length: 18 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 99
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
The fiery and outspoken adopted daughter of one of England's most formidable women, Shemaine O'Hearn has made powerful enemies. And now her adversaries have found a way to remove the hot-blooded beauty from her life of privilege: by falsely convicting Shemaine of thievery and sending her in shackles to America, where she is to be sold in indentured servitude to the highest bidder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful!
- By brains on fire on 09-15-23
- Petals on the River
- By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- Narrated by: Cassandra York
It was good except…
Reviewed: 05-05-24
Woodiwiss writes romance like no one else! Detail, character development and storytelling are her trademark. So where did it go wrong for me? Physical beauty and sexual attraction between the MC’s felt unbelievable and there was way too much of it. The honeymoon and other numerous encounters quite graphic, it was uncomfortably like being in the room with the couple! This was well written, I just wish there had been fewer sexual descriptives and more storyline as in her earlier works. Fortunately it did improve in that area as the book progressed. The excellent narration gets 5 stars!
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Fancy Pants
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 233
Inspirational Readers Choice Award winner Cathy Marie Hake, CBA best-selling author of Bittersweet,/i>, blends wholesome humor and timeless truth into historical novels that ring with authenticity. When 17-year-old Lady Sydney Hathwell arrives in 1890 New York City, she never imagines she'll soon be galloping about the Wild West, unchaperoned - and dressed as a man.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Author has religious agenda
- By S. Young on 09-20-11
- Fancy Pants
- By: Cathy Marie Hake
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
Narration was lively, however…
Reviewed: 02-02-24
The story just seemed to go on too long. Hero was a preachy, condescending know-it-all who held zero appeal. I liked him Less as the story went along and could not understand the attraction the heroine professed to have for him. Despite that, the writing was actually good and provided a few laugh out loud moments. So it’s basically a 3 star read for me.
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Unforgiven
- The Horsemen Trilogy
- By: Mary Balogh
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 710
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 651
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Story4 out of 5 stars 653
The Woodfall and Hayes families have been bitter rivals for nearly a century. Now, after eight years, Kenneth returns home and realizes his underlying love for Miss Moira Hayes. For her, he is willing to forget the past. But can she?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Heroine is a bit difficult to like
- By Mercy Boujarwah on 12-08-16
- Unforgiven
- The Horsemen Trilogy
- By: Mary Balogh
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Irritating Heroine + Frustrated Hero = An Aggravated Reader
Reviewed: 12-14-23
Love Mary Balogh’s writing but I’m sorry to say This book was a disaster start to finish. I could barely finish: it was monotonous, unbelievable, the characters unlikeable, and contained creepy descriptive sex scenes. None of it made sense, I can’t imagine what the author was thinking with such a convoluted storyline. The other two books in the Series were good… however, I strongly recommend skipping this one.
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