The Valcourt Heiress

This might have been a good story for a 15-year-old. ( )

Okay. It was a mindless, but fun romance. Totally historically inept, but a good twist at the end I didn't see coming. Quick read. Entertainment only. No literary value. ( )

In regard to this book's storyline, I would probably give it 2-1/2 to 3 stars, if visually read, but Ms. Flosnik's voice rates 1 star (at best). I don't think I can listen to Anne Flosnik's voice anymore. Her timbre and cadence are so irritating, and I am starting to always think of Amanda Quick and Catherine Coulter books when I hear her voice. When I had more time to read hard copies of books, I liked both authors more. Neither author is among my favorites, but having their stories narrated by Ms. Flosnik, takes them from a "good once in a while" to "only when desperate." Authors, PLEASE be diligent in monitoring the voice talent used to narrate your titles. For avid "listeners" of audio books, the narrator is as important to the story line as is a good editor. ( )

Strong willed heiress seeks to escape from the marriage her mother has arranged for her. Meets and seduces one of the King's Guards as they work to restore his destroyed holdings. ( )

Normally I only read Catherine Coulter's FBI Series. Which are fantiastic by the way I can never be patient while waiting for the new ones to be released. I had been meaning to jump into her period works and I am now very glad I did this book kept me engaged the entire time. I couldnt stop reading it. From moment 1 I was wondering what was going to happen. The mystery of who the Black demon was. Who/what was going on with Mary's mother. Sorry it took so long to review. Life kept me busy, busy, busy. Hard to keep up 1 of my 2 favorite past times. Once I was able to crack the spine I couldnt put it down! ( )