Slightly Sinful

Bedwyn Saga Series, Book 5

By: Mary Balogh

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

As the fires of war raged around him, Lord Alleyne Bedwyn was thrown from his horse and left for dead - only to awaken in the bedchamber of a ladies' brothel. Suddenly the dark, handsome diplomat has no memory of who he is or how he got there - yet of one thing he is certain: The angel who nurses him back to health is the woman he vows to make his own.

But like him, Rachel York is not who she seems. A lovely young woman caught up in a desperate circumstance, she must devise a scheme to regain her stolen fortune. The dashing soldier she rescued from near death could be her savior in disguise. There is just one condition: She must pose as his wife - a masquerade that will embroil them in a sinful scandal, where a man and a woman court impropriety with each daring step...with every taboo kiss that can turn passionate strangers into the truest of lovers.

Contains mature themes.

©2004 Mary Balogh (P)2017 Tantor

My new favorite...

I love all of the novels in this series but this is my favorite! I laughed out loud and cried a few times. Lovely!

Humorous and Heartwarming

I really enjoyed the taming of the stern lead character. I laughed often and was delighted with the ending. Great story!

Modified review after second read

I love the story, I had reviewed this book a year ago and starred it a 3 can I say I believe it to be a 5 star..
wow how one perception of a story can changed based on ones own journey. nevertheless the author is always amazing along with the most accomplished reader Rosalyn Landor

Great

I honestly cried at the end of the book, but I’m also pregnant so lol. But I love how this family lives each other. The narrator did a great job personalizing the characters, I felt as though I knew them ❤️.

Unique plot

I enjoyed the uniqueness of the plot and introduction of new characters. I lean towards the sex after marriage storylines more because I find them more romantic. However, this was good too. I enjoy all of Balogh's works.

Surprisingly Funny Romantic Novel

Would you listen to Slightly Sinful again? Why?

Absolutely. It has everything a book needs to be winner. It was worth all the trouble I had trying to listen to the entire book. I had trouble with the tape's forward and rewind. I finally got to listen to the whole book (I think) by listening from "My Library" instead of from my computer's Audible Manager where it stopped and would not go forward from about the 20 - 21st chapter. I had trouble with rewind when listening from "My Library". I will notify Audible and it should be fixed by the time someone else listens to it.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything! From the time Lord Alleyne Bedwyn was thrown from his horse, left for dead, and found without a stitch of clothes on his bare unconscious body by occupants of a brothel, not knowing who he is or why he was on the field of battle; to it's conclusion. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire story!

What about Rosalyn Landor’s performance did you like?

She made the story come alive. She was perfect for this humorous story. Few narrators could read this story of wit, tragedy and romance with such feeling. She was flawless.

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

I was moved by many and varied emotions throughout the book; in the beginning it was anger toward the cad who had stolen the ladies hard earned life savings. I was moved to laughter on several occasions, as well as pity, anxiety, appreciation, feelings from the growing romantic attractions of the characters. I don't want to be more specific so as not to give too much away.

Any additional comments?

For a lessor read I would have given up because of tape troubles, but I was so interested in this book I was determined if there was a way of hearing it all I would find it, even to the point of shutting down my computer, just in case.

I can't imagine any Historical Romance lover not find this book astounding.

I highly recommend it.

Goosebumps

This book literally gave me goosebumps in the last chapter! I absolutely loved the storyline, I had to check the short blurb at the beginning of this book before I finished the one before to make sure that he lives! Love it

The best one so far

Really fun books. Great to see how the characters develop over time. This one is especially good.

GREAT Story & characters!

Loved all! I've lost count which # bk I'm on but start w/#1 & am hooked! The stories ate wonderful & characters great, especially as you follow them from book to book! I am older & must admit there are some rather "steamy" scenes that I kinda fast forward thru, but that's just me. I HIGHLY recommend this whole series! The narration is THE BEST TOO! If I could I'd give more than 5 stars!

bringing Alain back to life

great narrator. very well written story and character development. starting out with the main male character having amnesia and "listening" to his thoughts throughout the book was very interesting. the female lead character was fascinating in her life's circumstances and how she ended up where she did. lots of intrigue throughout and then they end up with their happily ever after.