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Once a Soldier

By: Mary Jo Putney
Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
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As heir to a title and great wealth, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead he went to war. Now, after perilous years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her.

Knowing herself to be too tall, strong, and unconventional to appeal to a man, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. But for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel's enemies. For neither will back down from death, and only together can they find happiness and a love deeper than any they'd dared imagine.

©2016 Mary Jo Putney, Inc. (P)2016 Recorded Books Action & Adventure Historical Historical Fiction Military Protector Regency Regency Romance Romance Fiction
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The narrator was excellent- such an important facet of audiobooks and the story held my interest

A riveting story

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Mary Jo Putney always writes a completely engaging tale with loveable well rounded characters and this one is no exception, love the weaving of characters from other series within this too.. now I gotta read those books to find out more.. I am hooked. 🥰
Beverley Crick is on of my all time favourite narrators, she brings the whole to life and I feel completely enveloped into the story. 🥰

♥️loved it! ♥️

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This was an easy listen with a great storyline, would highly recommend for someone enjoying regency era stories

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I loved this story, a romance exploring the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars from a different perspective than being situated in England. It adds extra spice and interest. Athena was also less 'resistant without reason' than some other heroines, which is something that annoys me. Often I feel the objections to getting involved seem more silly and contrived for the women than for the men. I also liked how Sophia's character grew stronger over time.
The narrator is very good. I find women can often do better male voices than vice versa.

A change of scene!

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