Her Baseborn Bridegroom

Vawdrey Brothers, Book 1

By: Alice Coldbreath

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

Lady Linnet Cadwallader has been raised a helpless invalid in her own castle. Brought up to believe she will "never make old bones" she lives a quiet and lonely existence, hiding away her excessive freckles and red hair from a world that believes her to be hideously misshapen and ugly.

Until one day her uncle arranges a marriage of convenience for her, a marriage in name only with a young puppet groom...but Sir Roland does not show up. In his place turns up his base-born brother Mason Vawdrey. And dark, forceful Mason is no one's puppet.

Things are about to get interesting at Cadwallader Castle. And Linnet is about to discover that maybe a golden leopardess does not need to change her glorious spots.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Alice Coldbreath (P)2019 Tantor

Love, love,love it!

This story is pure sweetness and love. I look forward to reading it over and over. One of my favorite narrators too.

Good story

Liked the characters and plot ! It’s a tad slow to me but I overall enjoyed it !

Endearing and hilarious

This series has become a favorite. It’s great for slow burn romantics wanting a chuckle. I listened to it again while packing up to move. I find the funny scenes are comforting and the story made my day a good one.

Swoony hero

At first I wasn’t sure if I’d like the main characters, but boy did they grown on me quick! ❤️❤️❤️

highly enjoyable

i found myself doing stuff around the house just to listen to this. Both leads were very engaging with the female making me laugh with her innocence.
His jealous fits were also highly entertaining. The reader did a very good job of bringing it to life.

Pretty Good

Pretty good book!! Kept me listening until the end!! I was cautious at first, but I’m glad I kept listening!!

a nice listen

nothing spectacular, but a good easy listen. The plot isn't complicated, with overly complex characters. That actually make it perfect to listen to while you're busy with something. highly recommend.

Enjoyed it, sweet love story!

I didn’t read the description before I listened to the book. I had a hard time finding interest in chapter 1-2. By chapter 3 I had gotten hooked into the story enough to keep going. I wish the author would have shared a little more back story on the main characters earlier in the story.
Over all I enjoyed it. I am interested to follow up with the 2nd book, I was hoping it would have been an extension of the love story that was written in this book/these characters- (maybe 3-5 years later after they have settled into there new life together). Instead it seems to be more of exploration of a supporting character ?? I belive there are 3 books in this series. Maybe the 3rd book will . Or I am taking a leap and making a guess that each book might be one part of the bigger picture that makes
Up the lives and differences of the 3 brothers. The first book would focus on the life, more specifically the love story of one brother. He was one of this first books main characters.

Good Story Development, a bit slow at times

I like the other titles in this series so far, though I find the prizefighter ones more interesting.

3.5, rounded up to 4

Overall the storylines of the very different brides and brothers and decent story development put it a cut above a lot of other regency romance.

This MMC is often not likable but that’s probably more realistic but bedroom scenes skirted the edge of dubcon; didn’t bother me but be aware if that’s a trigger.

The paige was cute comedy but stretched credibility in how he was treated and maybe I’m thinking too hard but seemed like a security risk lol

I thought the ending was a bit rushed and some storylines and character habits that were deeply entrenched got rather short shrift after they changed locations.

A Fairytale Romance for adults

Overall, it feels like a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but with a few key elements switched around AND seriously hot action. Our story opens in the make-believe medieval Kingdom of Karadok, with similar norms to medieval Europe. This time, it’s Beauty who’s trapped in the “enchanted” castle, when Beast, our jerk of a hero, bursts onto the scene. It’s Beauty who sets events in motion for her own rescue, with Beast playing a star role- however, he’s not happy about it. He’s a Man-Baby who needs to be tamed, and she’s the perfect one to do it. Oh, but don’t be fooled by the very tame cover art- this one is red-hot! The romance between the H/h is your typical caveman clumsy wooing of the delicate innocent flower, with PLENTY of steam. Their relationship is ruled by dominant/submissive roles without any physical pain, which I find just delicious. I just love watching our big, strong obnoxious Hero learn to trust himself and his Little Lady Love as he transforms into a super spicy alpha hottie. Just as rewarding is the growth of our heroine from being a doormat into a Devastating Diva, with a firm grip on our Hero’s heartstrings. The overall tale is good, with enough supporting characters to satisfy the plot progression. In particular, the town’s healer plays a hilarious role. One of my favorite moments is when our heroine visits this wise woman for yet another remedy to a physical trait she perceives as problematic. Being wise, the healer/relationship guru/seer knows the Hero is already thoroughly captivated, and instead cleverly fills a jar with a tasty placebo (honey) and very specific directions for its use. Holy Hotness, Batman! Yes, yes I would love for my doctor to prescribe such a treatment...That part alone is worth another listen. And so, while you know the fairytale, this adult remix still feels fresh. As usual, Anne Flosnik serves up top notch narration to breathe life into each word. Sure, you have to dive right into this parallel historical country without trying to square up the details with true history, but isn’t that sometimes why we listen anyway? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to listen to it again right now...