Enjoyable story but some upsetting content

I generally liked this story and thought the narrator did a great job. I will listen to it again sometime and I'd generally recommend it. I'm only leaving a review because I think some readers would want to know that some of the content may be upsetting. Though the author doesn't delve into detail and the events are all in the past from the main storyline, this story does feature child abuse and sexual assault. These experiences do heavily influence actions and thoughts of the main characters so they are mentioned a few times, but, as I said, in limited detail. I hope this will be helpful in case anyone else is sensitive to these topics to not feel

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The Earl, a Girl, and a Promise

First I should say I was fortunate enough to receive a free copy of the audio book by Kate Rothwell and narrated. By Annie Aldinton. Ms. Aldinton gave a 5 star performance by fully bringing Ms. Rothwell's characters to life! I admitted that this book was a first for me as far as reading Ms. Rothwell's work and also by listening to books narrated by Ms. Aldinton. This story was a fast paced adventure with unexpected twists and turns landing it in a delightful recency style romance! The characters were well developed and had depth to their personalities. The plot held my interest and was unique to my past experiences. Personally, I very much enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more works by Ms. Rothwell and listening to more audio books narrated by the talented Ms. Aldinton. Easy to recommend this delightful audio book for all my friends.

8 people found this helpful

Meh...could be much better but could be much worse

Overall, the story was meh. I got through the audiobook but almost stopped part way through. I found the story lacking in any real substance. The whole book is the two main characters thinking that they can’t help their behavior because it’s in their genes. Despite the abrupt feel of the ending I was glad the book was finished.

The author didn’t really make me feel for the characters. I had a hard time caring for or relating to the characters. The mother of the heroine was the most likable character in the book, but she had a very small role in the story.

As for the explicit sex, I like my smut, but the sex just seemed gratuitous. It almost seemed like it didn’ fit, despite the fact that sex was a central topic of the story. There was no “feels” behind the sex for me - even that was meh!

5 people found this helpful

Wonderful!

Any additional comments?

This is an exciting and well done book. It had a lot of adventure and twists and turns.

4 people found this helpful

Charming historical!

What made the experience of listening to The Earl, a Girl, & a Promise the most enjoyable?

What a lovely audio book this was. The cover attracted me, but I was soon pulled into a wonderful story with a charming hero and strong heroine. I really enjoyed the narrator's voice as well. If you love Victorian era romance with clever wit and a good plot, this is the book for you. I've read a few of the author's books and loved them, but this is the first time I tried an audio book, and I'm sure it won't be my last. Great job by all involved!

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and time period.

What does Annie Aldinton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

British accent that isn't hard to understand and sounds authentic to the time period.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

Not to be missed!

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content warning

some disturbing content discussed mostly as past events (abuse, violence, drugging, rape) relationship between the main characters is consenting.

I don't usually listen to American based historical stories. this contains both American and British characters and narration is in an English accent. so it's a good transition book if you generally prefer British based stories.

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Best one I've read in awhile

I really love how honest the female lead is. She was a no nonsense kind of woman, which made me admire her so. I also really appreciate that her relationship with the male lead had lasted many months before the ending of the novel.

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Interesting plot ! lively characters.

Emma was a lucky girl she didn't get tetanus. Paul must have had magic hands! So much not understood about psych issues in the 1800s. Paul and Emma are a couple destined for each other. Loved Rita and her kids and all are survivors . A little slow at times, but worth the it in the end. Love to read a further book on John and Rita!

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Fun story

Perfect combo of damsel in distress and independent capable female main character. Clever blending of late 19th-century of the American and English society.

No

Narration was not a fit for the story, and the story was only so-so. Narrator had hard swallows and was hard on the ears in some areas. I almost stopped it several times but pushed through. Not sure that was the best use of time, but at least I didnt use a credit.