Insatiable

By: Virginia Henley

Narrated by: Jill Tanner

New York Times best-selling author Virginia Henley writes titillating romance novels. In the prim and proper days of England’s past, sexy vixen Catherine “Cat” Seton Spencer designs dresses for Queen Elizabeth. But in her spare time, she makes the rounds in London, looking to satisfy her unquenchable lust. Little does Cat know, she’s on a collision course with the roguish Patrick Hepburn, Lord Stewart of Scotland—and he means to claim her as his own.

©2004 Virginia Henley (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"History is not just backdrop; invoked in key narrative threads, it keeps the plot taut and textured. Henley succeeds in creating an atmosphere of impending social cataclysm that enhances the lovers' sense of urgency and embeds their English-Scottish union in a more epochal context." ( Publishers Weekly)

Disappointing Ending

Would you listen to Insatiable again? Why?

I enjoyed the story line of the book very much. It took me a couple of chapters to get used to Jill Tanners' narration style, something in the way she paused at the end of a sentence. I was a bit disappointed in the ending of the book. The last chapter seemed to be rushed to me like when a high school student realizes they have the required amount of words in a report and finishes hastily.

What other book might you compare Insatiable to and why?

This is only the second audio book I've listened to. I really don't have enough to compare it to but overall I did like the book very much.

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

I loved the accents and different speech patterns of the different characters, made me feel almost as if I were watching a movie.

Passionate as all get out

The love story between Patrick Hepburn and Katherine Seton Spencer is one of my all time favorites. Though sometimes I find Katherine's brash, temperamental and immature behavior tedious, I find that I may have shared some of her fickle impetuousness in my youth as well. Patrick is everything a real man should be. Sexy, suave, mature and devilishly clever. The story takes twists and turns and brings tears to my eyes towards the finale. Theirs is a rale for all time. Love it

Couldn't get enough

What made the experience of listening to Insatiable the most enjoyable?

This book was a great trip through Elizabethan England/Scotland.It begins approximately 2 years before the death of Queen Elizabeth 1.

The heroine Catherine (Cat) a Lady in waiting and dress designer to the Queen, and the hero - Patrick Hepburn son the exiled Scottish Earl of Bothwell ( who historically was a huge supporter of Mary Queen of Scots, King James' mother) They meet and initially hate each other , well, Catherine hates Hepburn. Hepburn is intrigued by the beautiful and vain Cat, but he doesn't go "ga ga" over her like everyone in the Queen's court.But Catherine can't help being draw to the 6 1/2 foot "Scots Barbarian" The story is long but it moves beautifully.

I love the descriptions of the fashions and fabrics of the period, the landscapes, the food.
It would make a great Movie!
I love books you could see being made into a movie or mini series ( but only by the BBC)

What did you like best about this story?

The historical/political intrigue, the characters and the dialogue

What about Jill Tanner’s performance did you like?

I love the narrator, her voices, accents, and tone is fantastic.My favourite of all her characterizations is King James and Maggie ( Catherine's maid and surrogate mother)

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

The death of a secondary character in the middle of the book, she had an impact on everyone.

Any additional comments?

I purchased this book on a BOGO special, and it's the best deal EVER. It is worth the credit on its own.Enjoy!

I love this book!

I am new to audio books. But I own this book in paperback and it is one of my favorite historical romance novels. It was different listening and I had to speed up the voice but still a great read

wish there were more stars to give it!

this audiobook started a liitle slow, but by the 3rd chapter i was hooked, and it just kept getting better great story! as well as sexy romance ! highly recommended!

Story very good, narrator bad

Would you consider the audio edition of Insatiable to be better than the print version?

NO! Because of the narrator I`d rather read it by myself

What didn’t you like about Jill Tanner’s performance?

she is boring, without passion, here performance was driving me sometimes mad!!!

Any additional comments?

Why Jill Tanner for a romance novell? Maybe she'll do better with an other genre

One of my best purchases.

The characters were very real. I loved all the history and want the story to continue!

Loved It

I am about to finish this book and I am sad. I really like this one. My favorite thing is that it moves along quickly, doesn't drag out the story line and actually has a good plot. It is one of those really corny ones, where you know what is going to happen before it does. I will look for more from this author.Narrator was great.

Captivating story!

Wonderful story kept me transfixed for hours. I had forgotten about Virginia Henley books and I am so glad I had come across her again. One of many original romance authors! Please do more of our older favorite authors. Would love to hear some of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss as well.

Katherine Spencer is one note and unlikable

Maybe it's just me, but I like it when the protagonist has a little more substance and is a little flawed. Katherine Spencer's only flaw is that she's "wickedly impulsive" (eyeroll...) Her physical perfection, miniscule lady like appetite, and perfect taste in clothes is constantly brought up by both the other characters and the author to the point of annoyance. She was very one dimensional and I really didn't care what happen to her one way or another. The antagonist, Patrick Stewart was equally disinteresting to me.
There are some plot twist that had some definite potential but since the characters where so predictable and boring at that point, not even that helped much.
Also no epilogue, which I feel ties up romances quite nicely. This story just kind of ends flatly.
I will say that I enjoyed that it was set in Tudor England (early 17th century) I just left wanting.
3 stars is probably a little generous.