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Intentions of the Earl

By: Rose Gordon
Narrated by: Michelle Ferguson
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Will he secure his future by ruining hers, or will she ruin his plans by securing him? A new twist on the old fortune-hunter plot puts an impoverished earl in a position to gain his fortune only by ruining an innocent's reputation without offering marriage. The innocent he's selected, however, has no plans to settle for anything less than marriage and will go to almost any length to secure him.

With no other means for an income, the impoverished Andrew Black, earl of Townson, makes an agreement that will put a definite end to his eight-year poverty streak. But in order to gain his fortune, he must do only one simple thing: ruin an innocent young lady's reputation enough to make her flee to America.

Brooke Banks isn't interested in marriage, or so she thinks. She came to London to have a good time, and that's exactly what she's doing. Widely known for her tendency to flout the rules, she suspects nothing when a handsome stranger appears on her doorstep.

Thirteen days, a handful of kisses, and one scandalous situation later, Andrew and Brooke will have to choose to stick to their original plans or decide if a life together is worth the risk.

©2011 C. Rose Gordon (P)2015 Audible, Inc. Historical Historical Fiction Regency
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This was the first audiobook I’ve listened to by Rose. I did enjoy the story, it’s plot development and the interesting mix of characters. There was an unexpected revelation towards the end - but unfortunately it felt flat and rather rushed. It was a missed opportunity to really add some intrigue if not wrapped up and set aside as quickly as it had been unveiled.

The narration was exceptional. I really enjoyed her performance and her clever interpretation of the characters.

I think Rose is a talented writer and can recommend this a a good clean engaging romance despite coming away wishing there was something a little more to the backstory.

As this is part of a series, I’ll be listening to the next story, that of Liberty, Brooke’s youngest sister. But, it will be through gritted teeth as I dislike her pretentious and callous personality.

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The narration is horribly stilted and wooden, and it detracts from the story.

Massive plot holes, but made me laugh a few times.

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