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Hardly a Gentleman

By: Eloisa James
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells
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New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Accidental Brides series with a romance about a forced marriage between a feisty heroine and a Scottish laird . . . neither of whom have plans to marry, let alone fall in love.

Desperate after her Season comes to a spectacularly disastrous end, the Honourable Miss Clara Vetry jumps into a carriage hired to take a housekeeper to Scotland.

The laird of Castle CaerLaven has no interest in a wife, especially a love match - but when Caelan sees his new housekeeper, he changes his mind. Marriage to a delectable bookworm strikes him as a perfect arrangement.
To his surprise, Clara refuses his proposal once . . . and again . . . yet again.

When her true identity is revealed, and they're forced to marry, Caelan realizes he has a far more crucial challenge.

He finally has Clara's hand - but how will he ever win her heart?

©2025 Eloisa James Inc. (P)2025 Hachette Audio UK Historical Historical Fiction Regency Marriage Heartfelt Highlander
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This is my first James novel and I’m not sure if it is the sweet quirky love story she wrote or the hilariously brilliant and entertaining voice actor that I loved, but I imagine it was both. Highly recommended for a light mood and be careful where you listen because you will laugh loud!

A darling and very funny love story

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I particularly enjoy Mary Jane Wells’ narration! She is my favourite narrator of the ones Eloisa James has used.

A charming historical romance set in the highlands

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The narrator is amazing and I like the way the story is just a nice romance with no real threat or drama, just the two characters being happy with each other the way they are. There are some very amusing lines too.

Delightful

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Brilliantly narrated by the reader - she made the words of the book sing and the story was enhanced

Humour and good sense

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I cannot believe how Eloisa James could write another wonderful story with a heartfelt hero and a magnificent maiden heroine . Such an unexpected parts to the story and excellent “bed-sport”. I also love Mary Jane Wells’s narration with all the brilliant voices. It makes the story alive and I wish I was there in the courtyard to see the young lovers and the furniture being throw out the doors!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

Fabulous Scottish fantasy

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