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Not Quite a Lady
- Carsington Brothers Series
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Series: Carsington Brothers, Book 4, Fallen Women, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Kerry
- 20-03-2016
Excellent!
I just loved this story! I could read it again. So well written and narrated. The author brought all the characters to life. I was so sorry to finish it it was like saying goodbye to friends. I highly recommend
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- Naomi Brewster
- 01-08-2019
Just finishing off the family
This could have been so much better but a case of angst for drama sake. Couldn’t finish. Disappointed after enjoying the first three in the series
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- Elizabeth
- 18-02-2016
Interesting story with wonderful characters
Kate Reading is AMAZING! (now that the obvious is out of the way :o)
Loretta Chase is a character writer - more to the point - a character interaction / dialogue writer. She can have (but usually doesn't) a lack luster story but her characters interactions and dialogue make the whole book wonderful.
This book had a little different story - not the typical girl looking for a man - falls in love with a rake. This is more girl is NOT looking for a man - falls for a rake - but has a secret that could ruin her family name. Okay the rake in this situation is the youngest Carsington brother - Darius. He is hard NOT to fall for. He's good looking (& knows it), charismatic (and knows it), and Oh those hands! Plus he takes a young unwanted boy who under his wing which makes him irresistible.
Charlotte is a great character and I absolutely love the interaction between her and Darius. I loved this book and it is definitely worth a credit!
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- Lady Wesley
- 28-03-2016
Kate Reading: perfect narrator for Loretta Chase
4.5 stars because there are a few plot holes, but really, it's Loretta Chase so how bad could it be?
I am blessed with a poor memory. I say "blessed" because this means that I can read a book for a second time and not remember what's going to happen next. Saves me a lot of money on buying new books.
Anyway, I read Not Quite a Lady three years ago and gave it four stars. Kate Reading's narration was, as usual, spot on, so I bumped up my rating a bit. Truly, Kate Reading is the perfect narrator for Loretta Chase's books. She handles Chase's trademark rapid-fire banter perfectly.
In a couple of years, I no doubt will listen again and enjoy it just as much as the first time.
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- Maine Knitter
- 27-03-2016
Loretta Chase is a genius
This is now one of my favorites! Loretta Chase is a genius.
I liked everything about this. The lead characters are wonderful. Pip is a cutie. The story is quite interesting and the narration is superb. Nothing wrong with this one.
Bring on the next in the series!
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- Jacquie74
- 03-10-2016
A disreputable Lady
I love this book. The more I read Loretta Chase- the more I enjoy her books.
I could not stop listening except for sleep and such.
Being a fallen lady in secret, I felt with our heroine with all her inner turmoil over her past. I think everyone can understand having regrets about the past. Our hero was supposedly heartless, but he was just to intellectual for most characters. His intellect allowed him to be very modern in his thinking about our heroine's past.
The narration was great.
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- Adele Buck
- 02-10-2016
Wonderful book and perfect naration
What about Kate Reading’s performance did you like?
Her reading is always so beautiful. She has the range to do male characters well without trying to force her voice into strange, harsh intonation. I'd listen to her read the phone book.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Oh...I'm not much of a cry-er at books, but there was a scene toward the end that just about brought me to tears!! Not going to spoil it.
Any additional comments?
This story is just lovely - unconventional and compelling. The antagonist is interesting. I mean, I HATE HIM, but Chase also makes his motives and actions understandable.
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- E. K
- 25-03-2016
Modern Shakespeare
Love her humor love the performance she does not follow the routine predictable Romance. I will keep reading her forever. Thank you for the laughs!!
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- Jeanne P
- 25-02-2016
Witty dialogue had me laughing throughout
I really enjoyed the dialogue between the hero and heroine. It was witty with innuendo and verbal fun combat. You could see the characters really liked each other.
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- Cam
- 10-02-2016
Loretta Chase never disappoints
This is not my favorite work by LC but it is a REALLY good book addressing illegitimacy in the early 1800's among the female nobility. The story is also about the fourth son winning the heart of one of the most beautiful ladies of her time. Lady Charlotte is not just beautiful, however. She is loved by everyone and is sweet natured, caring, loving and very clever.
The hero grows more and more on you as the story continues since initially, personality wise, he does not have much to offer. He actually becomes very likable and nobel by the end of the book and manages to change the direction of his life almost entirely. A lovely story. Well worth the credit.
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- apr_observer
- 31-01-2016
He accepts her past in the present...
Our couple helped each other overcome their challenges. His challenges - not knowing love for women (only physical relationships) and a father that thought little of him. Her challenges - the secret that had a child in her teens and refusing to get involved with to avoid the pain of love. They a drawn to each other and begin to trust and share.
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- AmazonianCat
- 05-10-2018
I love Darius
Another winner! This is one of my all time favorites from any author. It is a sweet story...sexy...fun and just about perfect. A terrific romance...no mystery or villains, just two people in love. Pip is just so huggable... I absolutely adored the tumble in the laundry! Again Kate Reading is superlative!
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- P18cle
- 14-01-2021
My First
This was my first Loretta Chase book and what can I say? what an author!? This book has it all AND with (I would say )the best female narrator there is. If you are looking for a romance with wit, charm, saucy moments and a bit of a twist then I highly recommend it. As I have enjoyed it so much Im off to purchase the next in the series now. I hope you agree?
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- Marianne
- 24-06-2020
So lacking in content that i kept falling asleep.
i do not feel inclined to listten to any other books written by this author.
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