Bedding Lord Ned

Duchess of Love Series, Book 1

By: Sally MacKenzie

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Determined to find a husband, Miss Eleanor "Nell" Bowman attends a ball put on by the Duchess of Greycliffe, fondly referred to as the Duchess of Love. But she roundly dismisses the suitors the matchmaking hostess has invited on her behalf. For it's the duchess' dashing son Ned, Lord Edward, who long ago captured Nell's heart - and roused her desire. All it takes is a pair of conveniently misplaced silky red bloomers to set the handsome widower's gaze on this unusual girl who is clearly more than meets the eye.

After more than a year of mourning, Ned longs to finally start anew. At first glance, the birthday ball his mother has thrown in his honor is decidedly lacking in suitable mistresses. But he senses something unexpectedly alluring beneath the veil of Nell's plain exterior - something she's anxious to reveal, and the lonely Lord is incapable of denying.

©2012 Sally MacKenzie (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"An engaging tale that balances greed, jealousy, and malice with humor and sweetness." ( Publishers Weekly)

FUN

An unsuspecting character,
made a this charming Regency love story very unique among its competitors.

Very fun listen with barely any bedding...

Ok so let me start by saying that this was a very fun listen. It felt like the storyline was different and original and Reggie the cat had me laughing a few times. Many things happen and the secondary characters were as interesting as the main couple. That said, I wouldn't really say this is a romance book. I actually find the title rather ironic. This book is almost ten hours long and the whole romance and FINALLY the bedding of Lord Ned happens in the last thirty minutes of the story. Before the last 30 minutes nothing in the romance department happens, not even a peck on the cheek. I kept thinking whether the bedding would ever happen or if the author was going to leave that to our imagination.

So if you are looking for a romance book that centers on that romance's development and that has several romantic moments then this is not the book for you. This book appeals more for people who are looking for a light romance with barely any sex but at the same time is very fun and interesting.

I really enjoyed the narration. Miss Craden made some interesting voices that made each character unique. I believe she added to the story by making if funny and upbeat. I would listen to more books narrated by Ms. Craden. I won't continue the series though because I like my books with more romance and spice.

Fun and farcical!

This is a reread of a fun and sometimes silly romantic comedy set back in time. Laughed as much this time as when I first read it

Clever story

I fully enjoyed the "naked" series so was excited to start the new "duchess of love" series. I was entertained the entire story. Sally Mac Kenzie is a clever, witty writer and Abby Craden in excellent in narration. Truly worth listening!

Red for Love, happiness, tricks and Reggie!

This was a light, funny enjoyable listen, offering enough of a storyline to keep the audience engaged and anticipating the next story.
Great narrator! I truly loved the way the narrator had different voices for all the characters. Humphrey’s was so hilarious! I’m happy Ned and Ellie found their way in the end.

2nd Chance at Love

A wonderful book! I have read the series before and wanted too again! Ellie has loved Ned since she was a child. She watched as her best friend married him and she was there to help in his grieve when she and their child died.

Years later his mother the Duchess of Love is holding her annual ball for her and her sons birthday. This year she was going to open Neds eyes to Ellie!! A beautifully written book! Abby Craden did a fabulous job as the narrator.

Unrequited love becomes reality

I loved this book. I think because it felt so real. The message is sometimes true love is unrequited and sometimes it is bad timing but never give up hope because we never know what the future will bring. {sigh}
I love both MCs. Although they both needed development in the beginning great writings took her readers from a hopeless situation through the emotional and prideful trials of creating a HEA seamlessly. Of course this is helped along by a fantastic narrator. Although, the way Ms. Craden pronounces the Ton as the TONE drove me a little crazy, everything else was exceptional.

Good read

Would you consider the audio edition of Bedding Lord Ned to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version so I can't compare.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Reggie the cat comes first then the Duke and Duchess. They had more action going on than or main characters. If only our author had decided to give Ned and Ellie some more action, kisses even would have helped. I was at more than one time wanting to put this book down because I was so disappointed!

What does Abby Craden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Nothing, she did a good narration job and I liked her character voices.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes all of the scenes when Reggie seems to always have the damn red draws!

Any additional comments?

Hopefully there is a book about Ash and his wife and we can get more action from them than we did with this book.

Ending is flat

The voices are ok but not awesome but grinding and the ending lacks detail. The main pair has detail but it definitely needed and epilogue

Great start to series.

Narrator was wonderful. No problem distinguishing the different characters. Only reason story didn't get 5 stars is because there weren't any hot sex scenes until the end of the book.