Sunday, March 25, 2012

Mini-Review: Honor's Splendour (Audiobook)






Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 13 hours and 48 minutes
Narrator: Anne Flosnik
Source: eLibrary
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Description:
In the feuding English court, gentle Lady Madelyne suffered the cruel whims of her ruthless brother, Baron Louddon. Then, in vengeance for a bitter crime, Baron Duncan of Wexton--the Wolf--unleashed his warriors against Louddon's main. Exquisite Madelyne was the prize he catured...but when he gazed upon the proud beauty, he pledged to protect her with his life. In his rough-hewn castle, Duncan proved true to his honor. But when at last their noble passion conquered them both, she surrendered with all her soul. Now, for love, Madelyne would stand fast...as bravely as her Lord, the powerful Wolf who fought for..."Honor's Splendour.

My Rating:
I've loved Julie Garwood for some time and I had read all of her books carried by my library.  When I saw this one at my eLibrary, I jumped at the opportunity to give it a listen.  It didn't let me down.  The characters were funny.  Duncan's brothers really made me smile. Plus I love protective men.  Lady Madelyne was a bit naive but I loved how she stayed true to her morals and was consistent throughout the novel.  The side plots were entertaining.  I really enjoyed the narrator as well.  Ms. Flosnik did a great job with the different voices.  While the plot doesn't stand out for historical romance standards, the story is told quite well and I loved the characters.  For that, I wouldn't have missed this one for the world.
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16 comments:

  1. I should give an audio book a try. This one sounds good. Our library carries a small amount of audio books, I will have to look for this one.
    Thanks for your review.
    -FABR Steph

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    1. I think audiobooks take a little time to get used to but I've started to really get into them.

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  2. I havent heard of this author before. I will have to start picking her up!

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  3. I've never read anything by Garwood! Surprisingly, my dad has. But I think he reads her romantic suspense. I should try a audiobook too.

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    1. I've read a bunch by her but I haven't revisited her for a while. My mom read her and I would sneak and read them. I think all her books are a bit above the rest.

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  4. I've only read a couple of her books so far, although I have several more waiting in the wings, but I have loved everyone. She has a gift for writing historicals so I'm not surprised you loved this one. I'm really going to have to give listening to a historical a try. I was sold on this one at "The Wolf", how I love them. He sounds like my kind of historical guy!

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    1. I really love her as an author. She has a way of making a premise that isn't especially unique stand out. I also love her characters.

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  5. I've only read a few Garwood, and I keep meaning to read more. Maybe audiobook is the way to go - I just put it on my list to look for at the library! :)

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  6. I have never read a book by her, and I call myself a romance lover, haha, shame on me ;)

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  7. i love these mini reviews! thanks for sharing this one! i've never heard of this author before.

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    1. Oh I'm glad you are a fan of the minis. I'm never really sure when to whip them out.

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  8. Sounds good.

    I'm a sucker for protective men too ;)

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