Love Letters

Conquests, Book 2

By: Emily Murdoch

Narrated by: Katie Bunn

Anglo-Saxon England.

Having built a rich empire and keen to win the favor of the royal court, Hilda and AEligard have little time for their daughter, Catheryn.

But one man, Selwyn, is intrigued by the intelligent and high-spirited girl.

Selwyn sends Catheryn a love letter as a joke, disguising it as though it is from one of her father's thanes. Catheryn is fascinated by the letter, and cannot imagine who would be capable of sending a poem of such imagination and beauty.

When Selwyn offers to help Catheryn identify the mysterious suitor, she accepts, and they start to realise that they have more in common than they thought.

Soon, Catheryn finds herself falling in love with Selwyn instead....

But the strict hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon England stands in their way.

Selwyn, a steward, could never be considered Catheryn's equal, let alone an eligible suitor.

Will they manage to stay together despite the odds?

Or will duty tear Selwyn and Catheryn apart?

Emily Murdoch is a medieval historian and novelist. She is also the author of Conquests and Captives.

©2014 Emily Murdoch (P)2017 Emily Murdoch

Loved listening to this story.

This story gives back the emotions of a young couple trying to establish their feelings for each other now that they are no longer children but young adults at a time in history when it was practicaly unheard of to break through class bounderies and decisions where made by the parents.

I ❤️ clean romances

Looking for an light enjoyable book to curl up with? I definitely recommend this book. And if you can listen to it on audiobook, the narrator has the perfect voice for this book. It’s a sweet read about a young medieval teenager, Catheryn, trying to become a woman in her own right. Enter Selwyn, her childhood friend who seems determined to remind her not to lose the carefree youth he knew her to be many years ago. However, before Selwyn realizes it, he is in love with who she has become in his absence. The rub of course is that now he is just a lowly steward and she is the Lord’s daughter and heir. How could she ever return those feelings?

Loved it

This book by Emily Murdoch was wonderful. Very well written and engaging. I loved the humor in it too. I highly recommend it in the Audible form.

Very Entertaining!

Where does Love Letters rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I believe I would rank this book in the top 20. It was such a pleasure to listen to Katie Bunn.

What other book might you compare Love Letters to and why?

I think Cecelia Mecca books dealing with the highlands both writers hold very true to the time setting of the stories.

What about Katie Bunn’s performance did you like?

Her tone was good and the way she brought the story to life. Let's say it was a quick 3 hrs.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Well, let's just say I did not leave my office while listening to the story. I have to say that Selwyn kind of ticked me off and I made a few nasty comments. So I guess you can say I got into the story.

Any additional comments?

I suggest you either read the story or listen to the book there is an interesting ending. Also please note the description of the book is right on. I find that is not always true. I recommend you take a chance on this one.

Darling and Sweet romance

I really enjoyed this sweet story of first love. I can't wait to read more from this author.

Is it love?

Selwyn and Catheryn are from different social classes so they aren't suppose to fall in love. I really didn't like how he toyed with her feelings. Loved the time period and thought the author and narrator did a great job of switching between these two main characters. Thought the author did a great job of making me feel like I was there.

A Prank Gone Awry

As a result of a prank, two childhood friends discover they have deeper feelings for each other. Good characters and good storyline.

Outstanding!!!!

I adored this book!!!! Absolutely addictive!!!! Definitely a MUST listen to!!!!!! A must have for all!!!!

A delightful story!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this audiobook, as a sweet romance story, set in the Medieval time period, in Anglo-Saxon England. The author uses her knowledge of the time periods, and weaves it into the story, making the story more meaningful and understanding, as a result.

What about Katie Bunn’s performance did you like?

Katie does a good job changes voices for the main characters, which makes it easy to follow.

Any additional comments?

It gives an insight into how things were, during this period of history. The differences in status based on either birth or land ownership, and how they become part of the nobility, was interesting. It is a sweet romance, woven within the time period, and makes it delightful to listen to.

Very worthwhile

Oh my word. This is such a sweet and romantic love story and I simply loved every second of it. What a pleasure!
This is the second in the series and is considerably shorter than the first one and it is a stand-alone.
The main characters held their own and each showed different yet very endearing strengths.
I must say that I had a bit of difficulty to begin with with the names of that period but that is only because they are unfamiliar to my modern day ear and I quickly got used to them so that wasn't a real problem.
The audiobook is again narrated by Katie Bunn and she has a pleasing voice.
Please do yourself a favor and read or listen to this story. It is really worth it.
The above is my honest and unbiased review of a free audiobook version of the story from the author.