The Baron's Bounty

Barons of the Cinque Ports Series, Book 2

By: Elizabeth Rose

Narrated by: Brian J. Gill

Isobel MacEwen is sent as her cousin Catherine's proxy to marry Conlin de Braose, Baron of the Cinque Ports. But several months before she leaves Scotland, and on the same night that the baron's ship is docked in port, she is a witness to the murder of their Scottish king. Or almost a witness. From her hiding place on that stormy night, she only sees the murderer's shoes as he walks by. Isobel's weakness is shoes. She loves shoes and notices not only everyone's shoes, but the way they walk as well. And now a pair of shoes is the only clue to what really happened that night.

Lord Conlin de Braose of Sandwich has made an alliance with Laird MacEwen to marry his daughter, Lady Catherine. He's never met the woman, and little did he know at the time of the agreement that she was known as the Shrew of the Scots. But Conlin has a young daughter he needs to think about since his wife's death. She needs a mother, and he needs the alliance to protect his lands - and so he must remarry.

But on the day that his betrothed comes overseas to meet him, a storm takes the ship and Conlin rushes to help. The bounty he pulls from the wreckage is a woman - his betrothed's cousin and proxy - Isobel MacEwen. The woman is beautiful, but seems a bit addled because of her infatuation with shoes! And when Conlin falls in love with the proxy, he realizes he is in a horrible bind.

Can a baron of the Cinque Ports keep his alliance to ensure the safety of his daughter and his people? Or will he risk all and break that alliance to be with the woman he loves?

©2015 Elizabeth Rose (P)2016 Elizabeth Rose Novels

Mystery

Conlin doesn’t really want to get married, but he will for two reasons: an alliance with a Scottish Laird and to get a mother for his rambunctious daughter. The second book in The Barons of the Cinque Ports Series is a page-turner. There is the mystery surrounding the murder of the Scottish king. Isobel, the heroine, has a shoe fetish and a talent for identifying people by their shoes and the way they walk. There is a marriage by proxy. Lady Catherine, who is supposed to be Conlin’s wife, finally shows up, but brings quite a surprise with her.

Elizabeth Rose is a wonderful storyteller. In The Baron’s Bounty she blends romance, mystery, and adventure into a story that hold the readers attention from the first page to the last. Brian J. Gill’s narration is excellent. He is quite talented with different dialects. I enjoyed listening to him read this story.

Ups and Downs!

When Isobel is put in a position that is really terrible for her by her cousin, she stays agreeable and when the baron is stood up, he takes revenge on Isobel. It is fire and water that make an explosive combination that is a wonderful read! Brian J Gill is GREAT as a narrator. I like that he reads normally unless he is "speaking" for one of the characters. I loved this book!!!

Fun and romantic.

Which character – as performed by Brian J. Gill – was your favorite?

Narrator Brian J Gill stepped up his game in the narrating of this book. He really embraced the author’s emotions in his performance. He was tender and emotional when called for and strong, even hilarious as the story dictated. He truly brought this story to life. I want to see this in all of his performances and will be listening. Excellent narrating Brian.

Any additional comments?

The Baron’s Destiny
By Elizabeth Rose
Narrated by Brian J Gill
What a Delight!
Author Elizabeth Rose writes such a fun story. She pulls in lessons on loss, manipulation, courage, inner strength and love in this amazing and fun story. I found myself relating to Lady Isabel in many ways. And I loved her shoe addiction and definitely can relate to that. This story had me laughing out loud, then feeling strong emotions for Lady Isabel as she comes to the realization she is simply everyone’s puppet. Then we move into her acceptance of that and determination to change this and be her own person. I loved this story from the first word to the last. An absolute joy to read. I highly recommend it.

awesome

this was so well narrated. the characters really come to life. the story is both murder mystery and romance. i loved how crazed for shoes Isabella was you learned alit about shoes of the time. it was fun and romantic. the mystery grown in kept you on the edge of your seat. again the narration was wonderful. Do Not miss out on this great story.

Baron’s Bounty

I liked this story and the interaction between the main characters. It was a fun read. The narrator was very good and fun listening to.

Fun Story

A fun, engaging storyline about two characters who manage to overcome the crazy predicaments they keep finding themselves in while learning to love the other person for who they are.

Bride by proxy for shoes

A somewhat interesting tale of a shoe obsession and the trouble it can cause. Isabel agrees to be a proxy bride for shoes to add to her collection. Little did she know the trouble that would cause. Sinking ships, mysterious deaths, murders and split personalities all add to the tale as Isobel tries to get her happy ever after.

a love story that is a little stormy

murder of their Scottish king. is the adventure that starts this story off, a women that is saved from a storm on the sea and a man that falls for her, but can he have her and what must happen to make this happen. great story and Brain did a great job

shoes and serious problems

This is the second in the series and while I really enjoyed the first, this one is even better. The shoe fetish of Isobel is hilarious. Her addiction to shoes is what not only helps breaks the ice with Rose, Conlin's daughter but helps her find the murderer. I will admit I did not predict the murderer. Well done!

The Barons Bounty

It was great,I loved the story and the characters so much.this girls addiction to shoes was hilarious ,I laughed so much when she was hiding them in places and then it rubbed off on the barons daughter and just spiraled. Oh and that scene from the woods with his squire,hilarious. This was a new author for me and now I'm addicted to her books. FIVE STARS