Earl of Darby

Wicked Earls' Club: Once Upon a Widow, Book 4

By: Aubrey Wynne, Wicked Earls' Club

Narrated by: Harry Frost

Miss Hannah Pendleton is nursing her pride after her childhood crush falls in love with another. Determined to break a few hearts of her own, she hurls herself into the exciting and hectic schedule of a first season. Hannah finds the glitter and malice of London and its society both intriguing and intimidating. Always clever and direct, the smooth manners and practiced words of the gallant but meticulous bachelors do nothing to stir her soul until...

Since his wife’s suicide on their wedding night, the Earl of Darby has carefully cultivated his rakish reputation. It keeps overprotective mamas at bay and provides him with unlimited clandestine affairs. But when Nicholas sees a lovely newcomer being courted by the devil himself, her innocence and candor revive the chivalry buried deep in his soul. The ice around Nicholas’ heart cracks as he desperately tries to save Hannah and right a hideous wrong committed so long ago.

©2019 Aubrey Wynne (P)2020 Aubrey Wynne

Not Recommended

This is the first time a I have found a book by this author that I was disappointed in some of the language that was used as well as some of the content that I felt unnecessary and and in appropriate. I will not be able, in good conscience, to recommend this book to other readers.

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Another good one

This title was another good one. I want more from this author, at least in historical romance. It doesn't matter that it is book four. It is a good standalone. I got this title from audio books unleashed and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Earl of Darby

Earl of Darby by Aubrey Wynne was just enthralling with a dash of mystery. I really liked this book. it was about an Earl that was tricked into marriage by his own mother and her friend and daughter. There are many twists and turns but it's so good.

Enjoyable

The worst possible thing that could happen does happen on the night of Nicholas' arranged marriage. He finds out that not only does his mother, mother in law, and new wife have plotted behind his back, his new wife commits"" suicide".
After the passing of 5 yrs of living with the all the guilt and revenge weighing heavily on his mind, Nicholas meets his friends sister Hannah. Hannah comes to London for her first season there and learns many new things about her family as well as Nicholas. Intrigue, suspense and romance kept my interest throughout the story. I was given this free audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review/

Pretty good...:)

That's my first book in the series and I'd say it's a 3.5 star story with a really good narration.
I like the main characters; Hannah is warm and caring, able to look behind the mask a person wears in public; Nicholas is hurt, honorable and equally caring under the mask of a rake everyone takes him for. They suit each other really well...
The plot is quite interesting, with Nicholas's plans for revenge being the focal point for the whole set of events, though at times the pace slows down a bit. But the development of mutual feelings between Hannah and Nicholas is shown through subtle scenes between them and through what they think of each other, and that is a huge plus for me...:)

Narration by Mr Frost is really well done; it's ususally female narrators who read romances, so having a male narrator in this one was a refreshing change:) I had a small problem getting used to him reading female voices, but after the first few minutes it stopped bothering me and I generally liked this interpretation very much.

DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.