Get Your Free Audiobook
-
The Autumn Bride
- Chance Sisters Romance Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Categories: Romance, Historical Romance
People who bought this also bought...
-
The Summer Bride
- Chance Sisters Romance, Book 4
- Written by: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fiercely independent Daisy Chance has a dream - and it doesn't involve marriage or babies (or being under any man's thumb). Raised in poverty, she has a passion - and a talent - for making beautiful clothes. Daisy aims to become the finest dressmaker in London. Dashing Irishman Patrick Flynn is wealthy and ambitious and has entered society to find an aristocratic bride. Instead he finds himself growing increasingly attracted to the headstrong, clever, and outspoken Daisy.
-
Marry in Haste
- Marriage of Convenience Series, Book 1
- Written by: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Major Calborne Rutherford returns to England on the trail of an assassin, only to find he's become Lord Ashendon, with the responsibility for vast estates and dependent relatives. Cal can command the toughest of men, but his wild half-sisters are quite another matter. They might just be his undoing. When he discovers that Miss Emmaline Westwood, the girls' former teacher, guides them with ease, Cal offers her a marriage of convenience.
-
Bridgerton: The Duke and I
- Bridgerton Family, Book 1
- Written by: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister - the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a sham.
-
-
love love love
- By ASH on 18-01-21
-
The Beast of Beswick
- The Regency Rogues
- Written by: Amalie Howard
- Narrated by: Nina Nato
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lord Nathaniel Harte, the disagreeable duke of Beswick, spends his days smashing porcelain, antagonizing his servants, and snarling at anyone who gets too close. With a ruined face like his, it's hard to like much about the world - especially smart-mouthed harpies (with lips better suited to kissing than speaking) who brave his castle with indecent proposals. But Lady Astrid Everleigh will stop at nothing to see her younger sister safe from a notorious scoundrel, even if it means offering herself up on a silver platter to the forbidding Beast of Beswick himself.
-
-
it's a good read
- By Pree on 16-08-20
-
Project Duchess
- Written by: Sabrina Jeffries
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, fifth duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady....
-
The Convenient Marriage
- Written by: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Avita Jay
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Horry Winwood doesn't play by the rules. So when her family are near ruin and her sister is about to enter a loveless marriage to a wealthy man to settle the family debts, young and headstrong Horry proposes to marry him instead. As her new husband's attentions fall elsewhere, Horry feels increasingly unhappy. Then she meets the attractive and dangerous Lord Lethbridge, and her days suddenly become more exciting. But there is bad blood between Horry's husband and Lord Lethbridge, and as complications and deceptions mount, the social tangle grows ever trickier to unpick.
-
The Summer Bride
- Chance Sisters Romance, Book 4
- Written by: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fiercely independent Daisy Chance has a dream - and it doesn't involve marriage or babies (or being under any man's thumb). Raised in poverty, she has a passion - and a talent - for making beautiful clothes. Daisy aims to become the finest dressmaker in London. Dashing Irishman Patrick Flynn is wealthy and ambitious and has entered society to find an aristocratic bride. Instead he finds himself growing increasingly attracted to the headstrong, clever, and outspoken Daisy.
-
Marry in Haste
- Marriage of Convenience Series, Book 1
- Written by: Anne Gracie
- Narrated by: Charlotte Anne Dore
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Major Calborne Rutherford returns to England on the trail of an assassin, only to find he's become Lord Ashendon, with the responsibility for vast estates and dependent relatives. Cal can command the toughest of men, but his wild half-sisters are quite another matter. They might just be his undoing. When he discovers that Miss Emmaline Westwood, the girls' former teacher, guides them with ease, Cal offers her a marriage of convenience.
-
Bridgerton: The Duke and I
- Bridgerton Family, Book 1
- Written by: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister - the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a sham.
-
-
love love love
- By ASH on 18-01-21
-
The Beast of Beswick
- The Regency Rogues
- Written by: Amalie Howard
- Narrated by: Nina Nato
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lord Nathaniel Harte, the disagreeable duke of Beswick, spends his days smashing porcelain, antagonizing his servants, and snarling at anyone who gets too close. With a ruined face like his, it's hard to like much about the world - especially smart-mouthed harpies (with lips better suited to kissing than speaking) who brave his castle with indecent proposals. But Lady Astrid Everleigh will stop at nothing to see her younger sister safe from a notorious scoundrel, even if it means offering herself up on a silver platter to the forbidding Beast of Beswick himself.
-
-
it's a good read
- By Pree on 16-08-20
-
Project Duchess
- Written by: Sabrina Jeffries
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, fifth duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady....
-
The Convenient Marriage
- Written by: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Avita Jay
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Horry Winwood doesn't play by the rules. So when her family are near ruin and her sister is about to enter a loveless marriage to a wealthy man to settle the family debts, young and headstrong Horry proposes to marry him instead. As her new husband's attentions fall elsewhere, Horry feels increasingly unhappy. Then she meets the attractive and dangerous Lord Lethbridge, and her days suddenly become more exciting. But there is bad blood between Horry's husband and Lord Lethbridge, and as complications and deceptions mount, the social tangle grows ever trickier to unpick.
Publisher's Summary
Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady Beatrice's predatory servants and-with Lady Beatrice's eager cooperation-the four young ladies become her "nieces," neatly eliminating the threat of disaster for all concerned!
It's the perfect situation, until Lady Beatrice's dashing and arrogant nephew, Max, Lord Davenham, returns from the Orient-and discovers an impostor running his household.... A romantic entanglement was never the plan for these stubborn, passionate opponents-but falling in love may be as inevitable as the falling of autumn leaves....
What listeners say about The Autumn Bride
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kindle Customer
- 22-07-13
I can't wait for the second book in the series!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Autumn Bride to be better than the print version?
If I could bookmark all the fun passages in the audio edition as I do in the book/eprint version so I can go back and listen again, then yes. Since I can't, No. But I enjoyed the audio.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Aunt Bea is a hoot! She's quite funny, but also loving and loyal.
What does Alison Larkin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Alison Larkin was a great pick for this narration. I read the ebook first, then bought the audiobook. I could hear each character's voice in my head as I read. Ms. Larkin's Bea, Freddie and Daisy were different, but better.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The conversation between Abby and Aunt Bea when Abby found Bea in her lonely room, uncared for moved me to tears. I got just as angry with Max as Abby did. I know Max was at sea working to keep Bea living in comfort, but not having someone check to make sure everything continued along the same path when Bea man of affairs passed away leaving her care to his son was irresponsible. The apple does not always fall close to the tree. He should have known better.
Any additional comments?
This is a beautifully written story with wonderful dialogue. A little sad at the beginning, but it becomes humorous very soon after. I am waiting for the next story which is The Winter Bride (Damaris & Freddy's) love story. What's weird is I would not have pick these two characters to fall in love, but, I'm now intrigued.
10 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 1955
- 22-02-13
A Delightfully Light Piece of Fluff
If you are looking for a historical romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat looking for villains at every turn and pegs your anxiety level on high, this isn’t the right book.
But!
If you are looking for a historical romance that will help chase away the stress of real life for a while, this is the right book.
It is so enjoyably light hearted; I didn’t even try to guess who the villain was.
Yes, The Autumn Bride will be read again and again over time.
Looking forward to the next book in the series and hope Alison Larkin will narrate, after all she is a large part of the book's success.
19 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jay
- 13-07-13
Excellent, excellent read!!
I don't know where to begin but let me start by saying I have read and listened to many historical books. I have my favorite authors and Anne Gracie was not one of them. Actually this is my first time with one of her books but I must say not my last. This book was so refreshing, I didn't want to put it down. I can't wait for the next book(s) in this series. Max and Abbie did not have much interaction together apart from their dislike for each other and heated word exchanges, but we all know that great dislike between most men and females result in love! I recommend this book and if their were more stars I would have given it an 8, a 10 required more sexual contact.
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Luna
- 19-05-14
Wonderful Love Story
it made me cry when the heroin found the lady in her room...being neglected...
whole story's wonderful...i can't wait for the new series to come out
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- kari
- 13-05-13
pleasantly surprised!
Where does The Autumn Bride rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It is a new favorite author a little behind mary balogh, and lisa kleypas. Im looking forward to more by her.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Autumn Bride?
I really loved the "Old Lady" she was great throughout...made me chuckle a lot.
What does Alison Larkin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
nice accent.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
yes...but I don't want to give it away : )
Any additional comments?
I really loved the characters and I am hoping there are more audiobooks to come... wonderful little story.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Kelli
- 24-06-14
Wonderfully Light - Creating Much Needed Amusement
What made the experience of listening to The Autumn Bride the most enjoyable?
Whitty females getting the best of the alpha males in their lives. Love the strength and bond the women have in this story. Not the normal smugness usally expected fo the "Gentle People" of this era.
What other book might you compare The Autumn Bride to and why?
This book reminded me of Lisa Kleypas, The Hathaways Series. The oddities that just make you laugh.
Which character – as performed by Alison Larkin – was your favorite?
Lady Beatrice Davenham "The Aunt"; is the best and most favored charater.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book had me in stitches ..... It made laugh so hard I was crying. This is a great pick me up.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Lady M
- 03-03-13
Enchanting!
I honestly can't remember the last time I've enjoyed a book quite this much, it was engaging from page one. A book with fresh ideas, a delightfully cast of characters, funny, heart-warming, with the passion of romance.
A thoroughly enjoyable book, enhanced by the performing talents of Alison Larkin.
9 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Libby
- 28-06-16
Adorable!
The combination of Anne Gracie and Alison Larkin makes a perfect romance. I started it, and listened to it, and started it again. Now I'm starting the series over again, so I can enjoy the whole story, all at once. I'm recommending it to all my friends. It's a keeper, and as a huge fan of romance novels I can say "You will love this series!".
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Marilyn Rondeau
- 18-10-15
Loved Every Moment - Great Narration!
Ms. Gracie’s heroine Abby was enormously lovable right from the get-go. Abigail Chantry was a governess and had a good working relationship with her employers and her charges but when she heard her younger sister was in desperate straits, Abby would do anything to save her and two of her sister’s dearest friends from a fate worse than death, including death itself. Hiding from being discovered by folks who would do them harm, funds were at a perilous or nonexistent state. Needing medication for her sister Abigail decided to break into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. What Abby did find was Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Horrified at how Lady Beatrice’s servants were robbing their mistress blind, with Lady Beatrice’s affirmation Abby then fired them all - with Lady Beatrice’s blessing. After that Lady Beatrice had these four young ladies become her “nieces” .
Life was good until Lady Beatrice’s dashingly handsome and arrogant nephew, Max, Lord Davenham return from the Orient and discovers an impostor running his household.
I have to say that I have always been a fan of Anne Gracie but what originally prompted me to pick up this audio was two things, one the gorgeous artwork of the cover, and second because I have always liked Ms. Gracie’s writing. So WOW - I got DOUBLE the pleasure!!! Add to that the superb narration by Allison Larkin and this Audible version was the best!
Not only do you have a wonderful sensual romance going on between Max and Abby (once they figured it out) but Lady Beatrice was a darling; her other “nieces” were sweethearts; and Abby’s friends who had always looked out for her became their butler and footman! It was a purely spectacular mix of great characters who interacted with each other in a wonderful tableau of danger, adventure and humorous antics.
Naturally, there was also the danger of the fiends who were trying to find Abby’s sister and reel her back into the dangerous brothel she had escaped from. Add to that the mystery of how and why her sister ended up there in the first place and you have one fully fleshed out tale, that will keep you listening to the very wee hours.
This Audible version is highly recommended.
Marilyn Rondeau
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Jan
- 31-05-15
Take a chance on the Chance sisters!
Excellent storyteller! Here we have the first tale in the story of the Chance sisters, and are eagerly looking forward to the other three! Interesting, well-plotted, engaging the audience's full attention with ease and humor. Will not present any spoilers here, the publisher's summary is adequate.
Alison Larkin does a remarkable audio performance which enhances the characters as well as the author's craft.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- F. Scarlett
- 26-05-18
Brilliantly read!
I’ve been “re-reading” favourites from my bookshelf by listening on my commute through audible. So many of the readers are just not up to the job, but I have to congratulate Alison Larkin for a fantastic reading of this book!
She gets it! Omg she gets it! The female characters sounded strong yet feminine and the Austen-esque dialogue in Anne Gracie’s work was rendered very well indeed. THANK YOU. Social wit and nuance is not an easy thing to do by all accounts. I have already bought the next one and hope to enjoy it as much.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Julia
- 18-07-17
Very enjoyable easy listen
Where does The Autumn Bride rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very light, but very enjoyable. Easy entertainment well carried out.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Of course the old lady.
What does Alison Larkin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I would probably not take to time to read such a lighthearted book, but it is perfect for entertainment while doing other stuff at the same time.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No, not really.
Any additional comments?
Yes, while I really enjoyed to book, it could have done without the
Jane Austen citations. Yes, everybody is a big fan of Jane Austen, but the citations did not even fit too well and I felt a bit irritated because it just felt like aiming too high. So I thought the book would have been better of without them.
For the narrator, she did pronounce Phaeton (the carriage) und Gunter's (the London ice shop) differently from all other books I ever heard set in this period, so I could not help but wishing they would have choosen Rosalyn Landor instead. Her male voices were not that good either, but I do not mean to say, the narration was bad, but definitely not as divine as Rosalyn Landor would have been.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Rachel Reads
- 25-08-19
Fantastic
beautiful story and great characters but equally brilliant narrator - best yet for period dramas, I have hundreds of books on audible but this was in my top 10 with author narrator combination staggeringly good
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- athydelacroix
- 03-02-19
very enjoyable
Great story if a bit outlandish,but the way author presented book made it believable. one of the best narrator's I have come across. Hope to listen to her again.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Pici
- 27-07-18
Delightful
This story has it all: intrigue, crime, humour, strong hero, wonderful heroine, description of social issues of the time, and a sweet romance. Of course, some of the scenes are a bit far fetched but then this is fiction and nothing wrong with letting one’s imagination roam. Very enjoyable performance by the narrator. Will definitely read/listen to the rest of the series.