Penelope Goes to Portsmouth
The Traveling Matchmaker, Book 3
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On the coach to Portsmouth, Miss Pym faces her most difficult matchmaking challenge yet. The lovely Miss Penelope Wilkins, daughter of a rich merchant, would be the perfect match for the handsome Lord Augustus, a nobleman whose fortune is almost depleted. Would be, that is, if the two were at all compatible. Though strikingly beautiful, the too-practical Penelope seems to stand on quite the opposite cliff from the carefree Lord Augustus.
But when the undaunted Miss Pym enlists their help in untangling an intrigue, and Lord Augustus steals an astounding kiss from the shocked Penelope, Miss Pym is convinced that her matchmaking expertise will soon bridge any chasm between the reluctant lovers!
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Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit is to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presents a challenge at best - especially since the hoydenish Mira has a sister of incomparable grace and beauty. Mira isn’t at all daunted by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belongs to Lord Charles, who has been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. But alas, Charles has eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.
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5 out of 5 stars
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“Cozy” romance
- By JoCOL on 12-02-19
By: M. C. Beaton
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The Miser of Mayfair
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Lindy Nettleton
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,053
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 978
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Is Number 67 Clarges Steet the unluckiest house in Mayfair? Every season the beau mondes of the Regency would hire a house in the heart of London’s fashionable West End at disproportionately high rent for often inferior accommodation and yet Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant from year to year. Could it be that it is associated with ill luck and even death? Something must be done so that the servants of this house don’t lose their livelihood.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Favorite Author/A Different Series
- By Lily on 10-26-14
By: M. C. Beaton
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The Flirt
- The Regency Intrigue Series, Book 1
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 871
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 807
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Story4 out of 5 stars 802
Tongues were set wagging when Elizabeth Markham's glamorous young parents were killed, sinking their only child to the unspeakable class of poor relation. Forced to live with her cruel, miserly uncle Julius, Elizabeth is forbidden to partake in the season's festivities. Marriage is her only escape, and she enacts a daring plan to trick her way into the Duke of Dunster's exclusive house party, to snare one of the eligible dandies sure to dance attendance on her.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Enough Already
- By CoffeeIV on 12-19-14
By: M. C. Beaton
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Polly
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 321
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 300
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Story4 out of 5 stars 299
She was a bewitching young girl, that pretty Polly Marsh, and she knew it. She also knew that beauty could be her passport into the castles where she had always known she belonged. So she set her sights on a duke and joined the firm of Westerman’s as a stenographer. Surely one of that noble family would notice her, and then all her dreams would come true! The trouble with pretty Polly Marsh was that she just didn’t know her place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Something different
- By Amazon Customer on 08-18-17
By: M. C. Beaton
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Scandal Bound
- By: Anita Mills
- Narrated by: Rosalind Ashford
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Ellen Marling lives in terror of her wedding night to the beastly Baron Basil Brockhaven. Forced into the marriage by her father, a leap in the dark from the bedroom window seems more appealing than spending even one night with the loathsome lord. Until she discovers that her leap delivered her straight into the hands of the notorious Marquess of Trent, as handsome as he is hedonistic. Ellen has traded a monstrous husband for a masterly rake, and now faces the prospect of the greatest danger of all: falling in love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn’t want it to end, absolutely loved it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- By RomReader on 06-24-19
By: Anita Mills
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Newt's Emerald
- Magic, Maids, and Masquerades
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Faye Adele
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 152
After Lady Truthful's magical Newington emerald is stolen from her, she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a mustache-wearing man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress - but will she find the emerald?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Clean, fun magical romp
- By A. Cooper on 08-17-16
By: Garth Nix
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The Convenient Marriage
- By: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Caroline Hunt
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 766
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 637
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 639
When the most eligible Earl of Rule offers for the hand of the beauty of the Winwood family, he has no notion of the distress he causes his intended. For Miss Lizzie Winwood is promised to the excellent, but impoverished, Mr Edward Heron. Disaster can only be averted by the delightful impetuosity of her youngest sister, Horatia, who conceives her own, distinctly original plans . . .
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing narration
- By Ann Zimrin on 01-23-12
By: Georgette Heyer
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The Secrets of Wishtide
- By: Kate Saunders
- Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,548
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,144
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,126
Mrs. Laetitia Rodd, aged 52, is the widow of an archdeacon who makes her living as a highly discreet private investigator. Her brother, Frederick Tyson, is a criminal barrister living in nearby Highgate with his wife and 10 children. Frederick finds the cases, and Laetitia solves them using her arch intelligence and her immaculate cover as an unsuspecting widow. When a case arises involving the son of the highly connected Sir James Calderstone, Laetitia sets off for Lincolnshire undercover as the family's new governess.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thoroughly enjoyable
- By Episteme on 12-31-16
By: Kate Saunders
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Silk Is for Seduction
- By: Loretta Chase
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 161
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 161
One of the most beloved authors in the field of historical romance, the remarkable Loretta Chase proves that Silk Is for Seduction. The acclaimed New York Times best-selling author brings listeners the first in a very sexy, emotionally rich new series in which sisters from a rather scandalous aristocratic family - the purveyors of the most fashionable shop in Regency London - discover passion and love as sumptuous as the exquisite gowns they create.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pefect Loretta Chase novel!
- By Anne on 12-27-19
By: Loretta Chase
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The Autumn Bride
- Chance Sisters Romance Series, Book 1
- By: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,171
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,082
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,080
Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrice's predatory servants and-with Lady Beatrice's eager cooperation-the four young ladies become her "nieces," neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned!
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Delightfully Light Piece of Fluff
- By 1955 on 02-22-13
By: Anne Gracie
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Venus
- By: Jane Feather
- Narrated by: Gemma Dawson
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4 out of 5 stars 30
The last thing Lord Nicholas Kincaid expected to see in the gloom of a London tavern was a vision of loveliness. And when she led him to a bedchamber with a come-hither smile, there was no question of resisting - until he realized the lying wench meant to render him senseless so the landlord could rob him blind!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Mispronounciations abound!
- By 🌿🌸Susynne🌸🌿 on 07-16-14
By: Jane Feather
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Devil's Cub
- By: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Michael Drew
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,227
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 941
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 942
The excesses of the young Marquis of Vidal are even wilder than his father's before him. Not for nothing is the reckless duellist and gamester called "the Devil's Cub". But when he is forced to leave the country, Mary Challoner discovers his fiendish plan to abduct her sister. Any only by daring to impersonate her can Mary save her sibling from certain ruin.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clever heroine, vivid characters and laughter
- By Janet on 09-09-08
By: Georgette Heyer
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Devil's Desire
- By: Laurie McBain
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
They called him the devil.... With his seductive golden eyes and sin-black hair, it's no wonder Lord Alex Trevegne has earned himself the sinister title - not to mention his reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in England. And she's the only one who can conquer him.... When fate throws Alex and Elysia into a scandalous situation, Alex suddenly finds it surprisingly difficult to tear himself away from her. As an unexpected passion blossoms between them, Elysia begins to wonder if she's finally found heaven....
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4 out of 5 stars
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An oldie but goodie!
- By Tracy T on 10-22-14
By: Laurie McBain
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Devil's Match
- By: Anita Mills
- Narrated by: Rosalind Ashford
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Patrick Danvers, the Viscount Westover, was known by another name among the people of society: Devil Danvers. No young lady dared to be seen in public with this man whose startling good looks were overshadowed by his scandalous escapades. Caroline Ashley was a very respectable young lady, but with no one to protect her and no money to call her own. How could she resist Devil Danvers' offer to be the wife he needed to win a wager and claim a fortune that hung on his producing an heir?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Leaves open questions
- By MICHELLE on 04-25-19
By: Anita Mills
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If the Earl Only Knew
- The Daring Marriages, Book 1
- By: Amanda Forester
- Narrated by: Carolyn Morris
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Orphaned at young ages, Lady Katherine Ashton and her brother have spent most of their lives on the high seas, seeking to restore their family fortune through somewhat dubious means. After that kind of adventure, Kate knows, she won't ever be accepted as a proper society lady. To the annoyingly clever, temptingly handsome, and altogether troublesome Earl of Wynbrook, society ladies are a dead bore. Kate, on the other hand, is scandalous, alluring, and altogether fascinating.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome Story! Amazing Narration!
- By Tracy T on 09-26-16
By: Amanda Forester
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Jack Maggs
- By: Peter Carey
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4 out of 5 stars 40
With scars on his back and silver in his pocket, the huge figure of Jack Maggs strides across the rich landscape of 19th century London. As this enigmatic man moves through its streets and houses, his single-minded quest to find his son will engender love, deceit, and vengeance in the lives around him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jack Maggs
- By Kathleen on 04-04-05
By: Peter Carey
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The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B.
- By: Sandra Gulland
- Narrated by: Kim Handysides
- Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 49
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Story4 out of 5 stars 49
In this first of three books inspired by the life of Josephine Bonaparte, Sandra Gulland has created a novel of immense and magical proportions. We meet Josephine in the exotic and lush Martinico, where an old island woman predicts that one day she will be queen. The journey from the remote village of her birth to the height of European elegance is long, but Josephine's fortune proves to be true.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Performance...ugh
- By Lisa on 02-17-18
By: Sandra Gulland
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Rushed to the Altar
- By: Jane Feather
- Narrated by: Jill Tanner
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 186
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 134
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Story4 out of 5 stars 136
A best-selling author of more than 25 historical romances, Jane Feather boasts more than 10 million copies of her books in print. Rushed to the Altar kicks off a new trilogy in high style. In order to inherit a fortune, Jasper Sullivan, Earl of Blackwater, must rescue a “fallen woman.” So when a lady of the night attempts to pick his pocket, he makes a daring proposal. Everything seems to have dropped into place for Jasper—but he may have made a colossal blunder.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Just Ok...
- By Just so you know on 08-03-11
By: Jane Feather
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- pixledust
- 05-10-19
Best in the Series So Far
This is Hannah at her best. There is an innovation on the theme of the match being made by the end of the stage coach trip making the book more suspenseful. Even more likable well-drawn characters and more (realistic) adventure than the last books. This is the best book so far in an excellent series.
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- JJLarson
- 06-05-18
Penelope Goes To Portsmouth: The Traveling Matchmaker series, Book 3
Hannah Pym is back to her adventures again. This time she traveled to Portsmouth. She met her new companions on the stagecoach along the way, including a rich merchant’s beautiful daughter, Miss Penelope Wilkins and a very irresponsible, but devilishly handsome, Lord Augustus Railton. Of course Hannah can’t help herself in her matchmaking ways. The book had me laughing out loud quite a few times!
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- Kimberly
- 02-21-18
Another jewel in this series.
This delightful series keeps delivering interesting and addictive insights into the loveable travelling matchmaker. As usual M. C Beaton has created a hit!!
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- Chuck Safris
- 07-26-15
Enjoyable
I like the characters and I enjoy the information about the time the book takes place. I know this is not 'great literature', but it is pleasant reading with good character development and a fun story with twists and turns in the plot to keep the reader entertained.
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- Lady M
- 05-03-13
Cute & Entertaining Story!
This is only my 3rd M. C. Beaten book, all in "The Traveling Matchmaker" series.
I gave it 5 Stars, because I enjoyed listening to it, but I have to say I enjoyed the other 2 more.
I'm finding it harder to make wise choices for my listening pleasure lately, but feel pretty safe with M. C. Beaten books with Helen Lisanti narrating. Beaten is an entertaining read, with all the elements of a good book: adventure, romance, mystery & intrigue...with likeable characters and hateful villains.
I've just purchased #4 and look forward to hearing it.
If you haven't read/heard her books, I highly recommend them, and if possible starting with Book 1.
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- Jane Austen
- 08-21-21
Enjoyable Series
I have been enjoying this series. I most enjoy the stage coach incidents and other shenanigans Ms. Pym gets into.
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- Ballet in AK
- 04-28-18
The suspense just keeps building!
Romance and mystery and some possible future revenge. Will our heroine ever get her own match?
Such an enjoyable book and such adventures! Still more odd facts shared about the era and, as with every book in the series, fabulous quotes at the beginning of each chapter
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- katlehmann
- 11-21-22
♥️Fun sweet story
Don’t miss this one it is so entertaining ❣️
Another great addition to a great series ❣️
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- Miriam
- 08-06-20
Another Enjoyable Tale
This one was a bit more exciting and enthralling than the others of this series. Not to give any spoilers but I want to hear how things go for Ms. Pimm. Her ongoing story is getting to be more interesting as the series goes on...
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-06-24
Entertaining listen
Was captivated by the story line. Enjoyed the new character of Ben. Should be interested to see where the next book goes.
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