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Inconvenient Trilogy #2
An Inconvenient Wife
Although this book is part of a trilogy, each book is a stand-alone story in its own right.
Charlotte Webster thought she was eloping with the love of her life. She did not expect it to be a ploy and a way to force her way to a marriage with a stranger, who wanted an innocent bride. Held in a house of ill repute, there is little time to act to try and escape and few options to consider.
Lord Halkyn is a peer much in demand, but an expert at avoiding marriage. He has always had fixed ideas on love-it causes too many problems to be worth the trouble. He did consider marriage to one lady once, but it would have been a business transaction. Unfortunately for him, the lady in question had wanted to marry for love and had refused him. Rather than ridicule her, his opinion of her increased and he began to wonder if there was something in the nonsense that was love after all.
When visiting his favourite house of ill repute, run by a Baron, he is accosted by a woman. He is begged for help in escaping from the house. Whether it was the real fear in her voice, or whether it was the devil in him, he helped her. Suddenly his life was to become far more complicated.
Protecting an innocent, employing the services of Bow Street and racing across country, all situations that he could never have anticipated when he was first sought out by Miss Charlotte Webster.
His life was never going to be the same again.
Charlotte Webster thought she was eloping with the love of her life. She did not expect it to be a ploy and a way to force her way to a marriage with a stranger, who wanted an innocent bride. Held in a house of ill repute, there is little time to act to try and escape and few options to consider.
Lord Halkyn is a peer much in demand, but an expert at avoiding marriage. He has always had fixed ideas on love-it causes too many problems to be worth the trouble. He did consider marriage to one lady once, but it would have been a business transaction. Unfortunately for him, the lady in question had wanted to marry for love and had refused him. Rather than ridicule her, his opinion of her increased and he began to wonder if there was something in the nonsense that was love after all.
When visiting his favourite house of ill repute, run by a Baron, he is accosted by a woman. He is begged for help in escaping from the house. Whether it was the real fear in her voice, or whether it was the devil in him, he helped her. Suddenly his life was to become far more complicated.
Protecting an innocent, employing the services of Bow Street and racing across country, all situations that he could never have anticipated when he was first sought out by Miss Charlotte Webster.
His life was never going to be the same again.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2014
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About the author
Audrey Harrison
139 books136 followersAudrey Harrison was born about two hundred years too late. She wants to belong to a time when men were men and women were dressed in gowns and could float, simper and sigh.
In the real world she has always longed to write, writing a full manuscript when she was fourteen years old. Work, marriage and children got in the way as they do and it was only when an event at work landed her in hospital that she decided to take stock. One Voluntary Redundancy later, she found that the words and characters came to the forefront and the writing began in earnest.
Her ideal would be to write Regency Romances, but more modern characters are insisting on being heard, hence the release of’ ‘A Very Modern Lord’, a contemporary romance.
So, although at home more these days, the housework is still neglected and tea is still late on the table, but she has an understanding family, who usually shake their heads at her and sigh. That is a sign of understanding, isn’t it?
In the real world she has always longed to write, writing a full manuscript when she was fourteen years old. Work, marriage and children got in the way as they do and it was only when an event at work landed her in hospital that she decided to take stock. One Voluntary Redundancy later, she found that the words and characters came to the forefront and the writing began in earnest.
Her ideal would be to write Regency Romances, but more modern characters are insisting on being heard, hence the release of’ ‘A Very Modern Lord’, a contemporary romance.
So, although at home more these days, the housework is still neglected and tea is still late on the table, but she has an understanding family, who usually shake their heads at her and sigh. That is a sign of understanding, isn’t it?
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January 21, 2018
I really have absolutely no idea why this books is called 'An Inconvenient Wife' when they don't marry in the book!!!
This book was just a mess. I have no clue about Stephan's character because he was all over the place. The only coherent character trait was that no matter what, he would cut off his nose to spite his face.
If she were to say the sky was blue, he would say, 'whatever' and walk away all the while entirely sure the sky was vermillion.
It got so tiresome. But because I had bought the audiobook, I was determined to finish it.
The book opens with Stephan rescuing Charlotte from a brothel where her kidnappers had planned to sell her. He brings her to his good friend because they can ensure her respectability stays intact, whereas he is a bachelor and she can't stay with him. Stephan is a card carrying bachelor manho and is vaguely horrified to be attracted to a 17-going-on-18-year-old. Charlotte is mature for her age because of how she was raised. In fact, she is much more mature than Stephan straight through the story.
3/4 into the story the author decides to play the amnesia card... not sure why. It made a confusing hero make even less sense. The poor woman can't remember a thing, and he has the gall to only think about himself and become a self-pitying douche bag because she doesn't remember him. 'Him' who had left her and pretended that she was unimportant to him. 'Him' who went out of his way for the majority of the book to avoid her.
Where was the romance???
Not in this book imho.
Sucked donkey b*lls...
safety
This book was just a mess. I have no clue about Stephan's character because he was all over the place. The only coherent character trait was that no matter what, he would cut off his nose to spite his face.
If she were to say the sky was blue, he would say, 'whatever' and walk away all the while entirely sure the sky was vermillion.
It got so tiresome. But because I had bought the audiobook, I was determined to finish it.
The book opens with Stephan rescuing Charlotte from a brothel where her kidnappers had planned to sell her. He brings her to his good friend because they can ensure her respectability stays intact, whereas he is a bachelor and she can't stay with him. Stephan is a card carrying bachelor manho and is vaguely horrified to be attracted to a 17-going-on-18-year-old. Charlotte is mature for her age because of how she was raised. In fact, she is much more mature than Stephan straight through the story.
3/4 into the story the author decides to play the amnesia card... not sure why. It made a confusing hero make even less sense. The poor woman can't remember a thing, and he has the gall to only think about himself and become a self-pitying douche bag because she doesn't remember him. 'Him' who had left her and pretended that she was unimportant to him. 'Him' who went out of his way for the majority of the book to avoid her.
Where was the romance???
Not in this book imho.
Sucked donkey b*lls...
safety
May 24, 2016
Audiobook - narration Elizabeth Klett - really good!
Book two in this series. I know it says they are standalone, but I think you should read the series and read in order. This book focuses on a new h, but the H is a character from book 1 and there are continuations of situations from book 1 as well as all the same characters for the most part. It does explain things well enough that you probably won't be lost, but these are enjoyable characters so you may as well read the whole series!
In the beginning, Charlotte seeks the help of Steven (who proposed to Elizabeth in book 1). She's been kidnapped and is going to be sold to marry someone who 'likes them young' ewwww!
Steven helps her escape and then begins the dicey adventure of getting her someplace safe without casting the impression of impropriety and ruining her reputation. Steven, being a single man with his own dicey reputation, has his hands full trying to accomplish this! He's 25 and she's nearly 18 so in his eyes, she just a child, but he can't dismiss his immediate attraction to her.
There's a spot of danger, some disappearances, misunderstandings, some conclusions to things began in book 1 and some set up for our couples in book 3. As a whole, a really enjoyable series with terrific narration, sweet romances and HEA's
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from AudiobookBoom in exchange for an unbiased review
Book two in this series. I know it says they are standalone, but I think you should read the series and read in order. This book focuses on a new h, but the H is a character from book 1 and there are continuations of situations from book 1 as well as all the same characters for the most part. It does explain things well enough that you probably won't be lost, but these are enjoyable characters so you may as well read the whole series!
In the beginning, Charlotte seeks the help of Steven (who proposed to Elizabeth in book 1). She's been kidnapped and is going to be sold to marry someone who 'likes them young' ewwww!
Steven helps her escape and then begins the dicey adventure of getting her someplace safe without casting the impression of impropriety and ruining her reputation. Steven, being a single man with his own dicey reputation, has his hands full trying to accomplish this! He's 25 and she's nearly 18 so in his eyes, she just a child, but he can't dismiss his immediate attraction to her.
There's a spot of danger, some disappearances, misunderstandings, some conclusions to things began in book 1 and some set up for our couples in book 3. As a whole, a really enjoyable series with terrific narration, sweet romances and HEA's
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from AudiobookBoom in exchange for an unbiased review
June 9, 2016
I listened to the audiobook, which I got free of charge in exchange for an honest review. As romances go, the book is OK, but there were some things which weren't convincing, such as one of the protagonists thinking they were too old to marry a woman seven years younger than them.
At the time, the difference in age was commonly even bigger than just seven years.
And then all the physical reactions -- really? We're not talking about a teenager here.
I have to admit, that all the explicit sexual talk doesn't really fit the era in which the story is set.
The narration was excellent, however, so it was an enjoyable listen after all.
At the time, the difference in age was commonly even bigger than just seven years.
And then all the physical reactions -- really? We're not talking about a teenager here.
I have to admit, that all the explicit sexual talk doesn't really fit the era in which the story is set.
The narration was excellent, however, so it was an enjoyable listen after all.
January 24, 2025
5 STARS, EXCITING REGENCY ROMANCE
5 STARS for another unique Audrey Harrison Regency Historical Romance. Book 2 is well written & fast paced in the Series: Inconvenient Trilogy. Great likable characters with lots returning from Book 1 in this series like old friends you are glad to see and a few you aren't.
It begins with Lord Halkyn, Stephen attending Baron Kersal's Brothel for the very rich & powerful being pulled into a room & kissed and at the same time being told his help was needed. He realized she was not an experienced working girl in the kiss.
From that kiss & their conversation that she had been kidnapped by the Baron & brought there, their first adventure was him helping her escape out of a window to his coach.
A confirmed bachelor he had to take her to his friends in the country to be safe while he then went to Bow Street with the information. However, missed cues and stubborness caused the two young people
be at cross purposes for mistaken reasons. Then, danger for her host past steps in and creates danger for Charlotte.
It is a delicious to read all the crazy paths this author takes this couple on.
RECOMMEND
5 STARS for another unique Audrey Harrison Regency Historical Romance. Book 2 is well written & fast paced in the Series: Inconvenient Trilogy. Great likable characters with lots returning from Book 1 in this series like old friends you are glad to see and a few you aren't.
It begins with Lord Halkyn, Stephen attending Baron Kersal's Brothel for the very rich & powerful being pulled into a room & kissed and at the same time being told his help was needed. He realized she was not an experienced working girl in the kiss.
From that kiss & their conversation that she had been kidnapped by the Baron & brought there, their first adventure was him helping her escape out of a window to his coach.
A confirmed bachelor he had to take her to his friends in the country to be safe while he then went to Bow Street with the information. However, missed cues and stubborness caused the two young people
be at cross purposes for mistaken reasons. Then, danger for her host past steps in and creates danger for Charlotte.
It is a delicious to read all the crazy paths this author takes this couple on.
RECOMMEND
June 20, 2019
Series really should be read in order if possible. The H in a his one was a secondary character in book 1. The h in book one is a important secondary character in this one. Her relationship to the H in this one is often referred to. The villain in book 1 shows up again in this one. It is probably written well enough that you wouldn’t get too lost, but the story would be lacking without knowing the background material.
November 11, 2021
Moody men
I really would like to read about a hero who evolved over time into a reasonable adult instead of remaining a touchy, quarrelsome boy. I liked Charlotte for the most part but there were so many other plots going on. Misunderstandings up to the last few pages that manifest miraculously into a happy ending?
I really would like to read about a hero who evolved over time into a reasonable adult instead of remaining a touchy, quarrelsome boy. I liked Charlotte for the most part but there were so many other plots going on. Misunderstandings up to the last few pages that manifest miraculously into a happy ending?
October 2, 2023
sweet read
A sweet read about how Stephen ends up helping a young lady, Charlotte, out of a very difficult and dangerous situation. How she got there, how he helped her and how they find their hea is then told in this story. A bit more background on why Stephen felt the way he did would have probably helped to un him better
A sweet read about how Stephen ends up helping a young lady, Charlotte, out of a very difficult and dangerous situation. How she got there, how he helped her and how they find their hea is then told in this story. A bit more background on why Stephen felt the way he did would have probably helped to un him better
July 31, 2018
Terrible historically and little suspense in the romance
Lots of anachronistic behaviour and views. No historical detail.
You knew exactly how the romance was going to play out. Very contrived. I'm still going to read the next one, cause I'm a sucker for bad romance novels.
Lots of anachronistic behaviour and views. No historical detail.
You knew exactly how the romance was going to play out. Very contrived. I'm still going to read the next one, cause I'm a sucker for bad romance novels.
September 2, 2018
Favorite characters
Mine are the ones I can root for and cry for and what to argue with when they are dense and need someone to call them on it. I did all that for Steven and Charlotte.
Mine are the ones I can root for and cry for and what to argue with when they are dense and need someone to call them on it. I did all that for Steven and Charlotte.
October 17, 2017
I don't usually like her books I just read them because they're free.
November 29, 2018
Misleading Title.
Kidnapping, Revenge , loose girl, rescue girl, romance, happy ending , what more is required? Good story, well told, read it
Kidnapping, Revenge , loose girl, rescue girl, romance, happy ending , what more is required? Good story, well told, read it
September 7, 2020
Good
Although a very good story too similar to the first book in the trilogy but I like this author's style
Although a very good story too similar to the first book in the trilogy but I like this author's style
September 6, 2023
Fascinating
How a rake who always made fun of people who fell in love fell. This story is one that must be read.
How a rake who always made fun of people who fell in love fell. This story is one that must be read.
July 20, 2016
The second book began with a more serious note but the humor was still there in the banter and the surreal situation. Lord Halkyn is a rake that is already on that restless path wanting more from life, but he's not sure what. He's observed friends in lurv and at the elderly age of twenty-four, he thinks maybe, possibly there's more to life than Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women. Whether that's for him or not, well, that remains to be seen. Charlotte is very young in experience, and as happens, she'll do foolish things while maturing. Dismissing Charlotte's ideas and plans to become a governess or work in a mill, Stephen comes up with a plan, with the help of his faithful butler, Walter [a character I adored!].
They set off on a road trip with all the requisite retainers, luggage and banter. Of course, Charlotte is welcome with open arms and is immediately taken to the hearts of Dunham's, one and all. Stephen and Charlotte develop an amusing friendship. She enjoys the lighthearted flirting and he finds it remarkable that someone just out of the schoolroom is actually able to do more than swipe her fan, simper and contemplate his fortune. It is not a case of opposites attract - no young woman thinking to elope with a footman is a demure miss; then again, no genuine rake gives a fig for the plight of the innocent OR debauched. [that's a myth that sells many glossy books and fuels many happy fantasies, but what-evah]. Elizabeth, observing the growing affection in Charlotte, interferes; telling her all about Stephen's cynical views of marriage. Sensibly, Charlotte begins avoiding Stephen, hurting him and herself and bewildering everyone around them.
Tired of being treated like a poisonous snake, Stephen confronts Charlotte. It doesn't go well or perhaps I should say it goes Too Well. Uncle arrives, ready to forgive and forget, so long as Lord Halkyn does the honorable thing. Charlotte is appalled: “Uncle if you force this on Lord Halkyn, we are no better than Baron Kersal." Stephen bounces through a range of emotion that would exhaust a method actor. His final conclusion is basically, what the hey, I have to marry sometime [denial, it's not just a river in Egypt]. Of course he totally hashes the proposal and Charlotte refuses.
Uncle is on his high horse with a poker up the you-know-what. Not quite before he can launch into a diatribe on the evils of women, Lord D offers to welcome Charlotte as a guest and friend for his wife, suggesting that after Charlotte is introduced to local gentry, Halkyn's marriage proposal will be irrelevant. Uncle is only too glad to be rid of the Trial of Charlotte! Lord D sensing his wife's imminent explosion concerning guardians and trials hustles the man out the door.
“Could he have treated Charlotte any worse?”
“He did have a way about him didn’t he?” Michael said ruefully.
“That poor girl, no wonder she was susceptible to the charms of the footman, anyone would be preferable to going back home to an uncle like that!” Elizabeth fumed. “And what about Stephen, could he have offered for her hand in any worse way?”
“Probably, but he would have had to try extremely hard,” Michael replied."
Stephen returns to town in a snit. Meanwhile, back on the estate there are matchmaking plots and balls and experimental kisses that all amount to: Time went by like it always does. Just as Lord D's sister, Violet is about to whisk Charlotte off to London for a real season, a letter arrives informing one and all that there is a Fiendish Plot a foot. Everyone circles the wagons and when word reaches Stephen, he sobers up and heads for the estate, with the Bow Street Officer, Mr. Peters.
There were other troubles to face along the way but in the end, it did work out. "I’m afraid that if you refuse me I will never love another person as long as I live.” Stephen took a deep breath. “I have turned into the sort of besotted fool that I used to ridicule and I want to remain in this state until my dying day. Will you have me Charlotte?”
“Yes,” Charlotte responded, almost throwing herself into his arms. “I will have you with all your faults, grumpiness and stubbornness!”
“I knew you were my perfect wife, none of this romance rubbish from my tiger,” Stephen said sweeping her into his arms and kissing her.
The growth of Charlotte and Stephen made this book for me. The secondary characters lived up to the Traditional atmosphere and Ms. Harrison's use of humor tweaked my own. I read this book first because I loved the sample pages. They did not let me down!
[One quibble was the repeated use of gentile for genteel and several minor grammatical or conversion errors. A gentile is a non-Jew; genteel means polite, refined, respectable. Every instance made me smile and whisper: Curse you auto correct!]
Read my complete review of this book and the entire Trilogy at Page Traveler E-Book Reviews>/a>
They set off on a road trip with all the requisite retainers, luggage and banter. Of course, Charlotte is welcome with open arms and is immediately taken to the hearts of Dunham's, one and all. Stephen and Charlotte develop an amusing friendship. She enjoys the lighthearted flirting and he finds it remarkable that someone just out of the schoolroom is actually able to do more than swipe her fan, simper and contemplate his fortune. It is not a case of opposites attract - no young woman thinking to elope with a footman is a demure miss; then again, no genuine rake gives a fig for the plight of the innocent OR debauched. [that's a myth that sells many glossy books and fuels many happy fantasies, but what-evah]. Elizabeth, observing the growing affection in Charlotte, interferes; telling her all about Stephen's cynical views of marriage. Sensibly, Charlotte begins avoiding Stephen, hurting him and herself and bewildering everyone around them.
Tired of being treated like a poisonous snake, Stephen confronts Charlotte. It doesn't go well or perhaps I should say it goes Too Well. Uncle arrives, ready to forgive and forget, so long as Lord Halkyn does the honorable thing. Charlotte is appalled: “Uncle if you force this on Lord Halkyn, we are no better than Baron Kersal." Stephen bounces through a range of emotion that would exhaust a method actor. His final conclusion is basically, what the hey, I have to marry sometime [denial, it's not just a river in Egypt]. Of course he totally hashes the proposal and Charlotte refuses.
Uncle is on his high horse with a poker up the you-know-what. Not quite before he can launch into a diatribe on the evils of women, Lord D offers to welcome Charlotte as a guest and friend for his wife, suggesting that after Charlotte is introduced to local gentry, Halkyn's marriage proposal will be irrelevant. Uncle is only too glad to be rid of the Trial of Charlotte! Lord D sensing his wife's imminent explosion concerning guardians and trials hustles the man out the door.
“Could he have treated Charlotte any worse?”
“He did have a way about him didn’t he?” Michael said ruefully.
“That poor girl, no wonder she was susceptible to the charms of the footman, anyone would be preferable to going back home to an uncle like that!” Elizabeth fumed. “And what about Stephen, could he have offered for her hand in any worse way?”
“Probably, but he would have had to try extremely hard,” Michael replied."
Stephen returns to town in a snit. Meanwhile, back on the estate there are matchmaking plots and balls and experimental kisses that all amount to: Time went by like it always does. Just as Lord D's sister, Violet is about to whisk Charlotte off to London for a real season, a letter arrives informing one and all that there is a Fiendish Plot a foot. Everyone circles the wagons and when word reaches Stephen, he sobers up and heads for the estate, with the Bow Street Officer, Mr. Peters.
There were other troubles to face along the way but in the end, it did work out. "I’m afraid that if you refuse me I will never love another person as long as I live.” Stephen took a deep breath. “I have turned into the sort of besotted fool that I used to ridicule and I want to remain in this state until my dying day. Will you have me Charlotte?”
“Yes,” Charlotte responded, almost throwing herself into his arms. “I will have you with all your faults, grumpiness and stubbornness!”
“I knew you were my perfect wife, none of this romance rubbish from my tiger,” Stephen said sweeping her into his arms and kissing her.
The growth of Charlotte and Stephen made this book for me. The secondary characters lived up to the Traditional atmosphere and Ms. Harrison's use of humor tweaked my own. I read this book first because I loved the sample pages. They did not let me down!
[One quibble was the repeated use of gentile for genteel and several minor grammatical or conversion errors. A gentile is a non-Jew; genteel means polite, refined, respectable. Every instance made me smile and whisper: Curse you auto correct!]
Read my complete review of this book and the entire Trilogy at Page Traveler E-Book Reviews>/a>
March 13, 2017
Just as good as the previous one. If you liked An Inconvenient Ward, you will like this book.
May 17, 2016
This is a review of the audiobook
An Inconvenient Wife is the second book of the Inconvenient Trilogy, by Audrey Harrison, but is completely enjoyable if you didn’t read the first one, although most of the characters of the first book come back for the second one, giving continuity and fluidity to the story.
This book has a more somber or sinister setting involving the kidnapping of innocent girls and their sale for the highest bidder on the very beginning, but this is quickly resolved giving the story a kind of surreal note. This sets the tone for the humorous note, and I believe this is the strong part of the story. It reads like a romp, with a good banter between the main characters and a light-heartedness depiction of various situations – bad situations are usually quickly set aside. If you let yourself get caught by the comical – almost farcical – element of the storytelling, this book is amusing.
The main characters are Charlotte Webster, a strong minded and very young schoolroom girl, and Lord Stephen Halkyn, who we saw in the first book as a possible suitor to Elizabeth’s hand and who didn’t believe in love (and who believes is ancient at the age of twenty-four). There are some subplots, some twists and turns, and some very good secondary characters (as Walter, the butler), but the main part of the book is the building relationship between these two very different but very compatible characters. Although in general lines they seemed cliché regency characters, there is enough authenticity in them so they stand in their own right. I believe some of the subplots are going to be resumed in the next book of the trilogy, and now I am anxious to know what will happen to all these characters construed by Ms Harrison. The fiendish elements of the plot keep this story to be a standard regency book, in my opinion, but I think it is authentic enough and interesting enough to appeal to most fans of a good regency story.
I was given a copy of the audio book to review and I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys regency novels. The narration is outstanding with an excellent range of voice and tone, and I believe it only adds to the story. I would like to thank Elizabeth Klett for her performance, because I am not sure I would have read this book otherwise and I am glad I did.
An Inconvenient Wife is the second book of the Inconvenient Trilogy, by Audrey Harrison, but is completely enjoyable if you didn’t read the first one, although most of the characters of the first book come back for the second one, giving continuity and fluidity to the story.
This book has a more somber or sinister setting involving the kidnapping of innocent girls and their sale for the highest bidder on the very beginning, but this is quickly resolved giving the story a kind of surreal note. This sets the tone for the humorous note, and I believe this is the strong part of the story. It reads like a romp, with a good banter between the main characters and a light-heartedness depiction of various situations – bad situations are usually quickly set aside. If you let yourself get caught by the comical – almost farcical – element of the storytelling, this book is amusing.
The main characters are Charlotte Webster, a strong minded and very young schoolroom girl, and Lord Stephen Halkyn, who we saw in the first book as a possible suitor to Elizabeth’s hand and who didn’t believe in love (and who believes is ancient at the age of twenty-four). There are some subplots, some twists and turns, and some very good secondary characters (as Walter, the butler), but the main part of the book is the building relationship between these two very different but very compatible characters. Although in general lines they seemed cliché regency characters, there is enough authenticity in them so they stand in their own right. I believe some of the subplots are going to be resumed in the next book of the trilogy, and now I am anxious to know what will happen to all these characters construed by Ms Harrison. The fiendish elements of the plot keep this story to be a standard regency book, in my opinion, but I think it is authentic enough and interesting enough to appeal to most fans of a good regency story.
I was given a copy of the audio book to review and I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys regency novels. The narration is outstanding with an excellent range of voice and tone, and I believe it only adds to the story. I would like to thank Elizabeth Klett for her performance, because I am not sure I would have read this book otherwise and I am glad I did.
May 27, 2016
A really good, well written, interesting and entertaining regency romance.
This is the second book in the inconvenient trilogy and I enjoyed this book even more than the first book.
This is the story of Lord Stephen Halkyn and Charlotte Webster. The story starts out with Charlotte being in serious trouble and seeking out Stephen for help. While trying to keep Charlottes reputation from complete ruin, Stephen enlists the help of Michael & Elizabeth Dunham from the first book in the trilogy. Through twists & turns, misunderstandings and dangerous situations surrounding both Charlotte and Elizabeth the plot moves along at a nice even pace. In the end Charlotte and Stephen do get a HEA. Overall it's just a very enjoyable book.
The narration was done by Elizabeth Klett for this book and once again her narration was perfect for this story. Her narration flows smoothly and evenly bringing the characters to life.
This is the second book I have listened to by Audrey Harrison and again she did not disappoint at all. I really enjoyed this book.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost for an unbiased review courtesy of audiobookboom.com
This is the second book in the inconvenient trilogy and I enjoyed this book even more than the first book.
This is the story of Lord Stephen Halkyn and Charlotte Webster. The story starts out with Charlotte being in serious trouble and seeking out Stephen for help. While trying to keep Charlottes reputation from complete ruin, Stephen enlists the help of Michael & Elizabeth Dunham from the first book in the trilogy. Through twists & turns, misunderstandings and dangerous situations surrounding both Charlotte and Elizabeth the plot moves along at a nice even pace. In the end Charlotte and Stephen do get a HEA. Overall it's just a very enjoyable book.
The narration was done by Elizabeth Klett for this book and once again her narration was perfect for this story. Her narration flows smoothly and evenly bringing the characters to life.
This is the second book I have listened to by Audrey Harrison and again she did not disappoint at all. I really enjoyed this book.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator or publisher at no cost for an unbiased review courtesy of audiobookboom.com
June 10, 2014
Another good read from this author. She delves a bit into the sordid world of a Baron who is basically running a whorehouse. An innocent has been kidnapped and sold to the highest bidder. The girls at the house tell Charlotte that Lord Stephen Halkyn would help her so through a series of events he helps her escape and thus the adventure begins. A subplot involving Lady Elizabeth Dunham and her cousin George is linked to the first novel of the trilogy, "An Inconvenient Ward." Stephen eventually takes Charlotte to Dunham House for refuge and that is where the majority of the story takes place. There is enough action, romance, suspense, etc, to keep the reader engaged. Though you know everything must work out in the end there's still enough tension to keep you hooked until the novel's conclusion. This is closer to 3-1/2 stars due to the unpleasantness of what occurs in these 'dens of iniquity' which is not described in great detail, thankfully. The rest of the plot, however, makes this a worthwhile read. Once again the protagonist is a strong-minded woman who speaks forthrightly which is refreshing. I look forward to reading "An Inconvenient Companion."
July 17, 2015
London 1816. Stephen is visiting a gambling/whore house. He enters a dark room and a woman grabs him and demands he kiss her. Stephen, assured the woman volunteered to work here, probably it was the only job opened to her. But he quickly learns from her that she was abducted and was being forced into this life. He manages to spirit her away. The girl is Charlotte Webster. While she was away at school a new footman gave her lots of attention and finally asked her to elope with him. The man who owns the gambling/whore house is branching out by selling virgins to men willing to pay big money for them. Stephen wants the man arrested. The police need more proof. Her abductor wants her back, she's worth a lot of money to him. Can Stephen, a Lord known for his dissolute ways keep Charlotte safe and get her kidnapper arrested.
This is a stand alone novel, despite it being book #2 of a trilogy.
This is a stand alone novel, despite it being book #2 of a trilogy.
October 25, 2014
A great story!
I haven't read "An Inconvenient Ward" the first book on the Inconvenient Trilogy before and I must say that it's pity because even if each book can be read by itself, the main characters of the first one have a great place in the second and you can feel a little lost.
So... as soon as I finished this one yesterday, I started "An Inconvent Ward" and will link to "An Inconvenient Companion", the third book.
This story is great, interesting and intriguing with a plot I have never read before. There are a lot of twist in the story who allow us to be surprised a lot and to enjoy it even more.
The characters are deep, passionate and easily likable.
A good book with a beautiful love story.
I hope I will be able to do a much longer review soon.
I haven't read "An Inconvenient Ward" the first book on the Inconvenient Trilogy before and I must say that it's pity because even if each book can be read by itself, the main characters of the first one have a great place in the second and you can feel a little lost.
So... as soon as I finished this one yesterday, I started "An Inconvent Ward" and will link to "An Inconvenient Companion", the third book.
This story is great, interesting and intriguing with a plot I have never read before. There are a lot of twist in the story who allow us to be surprised a lot and to enjoy it even more.
The characters are deep, passionate and easily likable.
A good book with a beautiful love story.
I hope I will be able to do a much longer review soon.
April 23, 2016
When I finished The Inconvenient Ward I thought that I had just read or listened to perfection in a book. But I was so very wrong.
I have just completed An Inconvenient Wife and this was another amazing experience. A beautiful and well-told story about two people discovering their love for each other while living with and learning from others as well as from their own experiences about life and love.
Again, Elizabeth Klett has done an outstanding job of narration.
A great product from two very talented artists.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.
I have just completed An Inconvenient Wife and this was another amazing experience. A beautiful and well-told story about two people discovering their love for each other while living with and learning from others as well as from their own experiences about life and love.
Again, Elizabeth Klett has done an outstanding job of narration.
A great product from two very talented artists.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.
June 21, 2014
An Inconvenient Wife
This is the second book in The Inconvenient series and my favorite so far. The romance is there without being to graphic. There are a lot of twists and turns but I don't want to spoil it for the reader
I hope you will enjoy the book. There was one type error it was to words put together. More so was moreso. I am not a official reviewer. So I never know what to say but I enjoyed the book.
This is the second book in The Inconvenient series and my favorite so far. The romance is there without being to graphic. There are a lot of twists and turns but I don't want to spoil it for the reader
I hope you will enjoy the book. There was one type error it was to words put together. More so was moreso. I am not a official reviewer. So I never know what to say but I enjoyed the book.
September 26, 2014
A good continuation.
I read the first book and enjoyed it and I also enjoyed this one. I liked the shift in focus to different characters while still including the ones from the previous book. I did get a little annoyed because I felt like there was some poor editing, just too many typos. That problem takes me out of a story when words are missing or just incorrect. Overall though, I liked it and will read the next one.
I read the first book and enjoyed it and I also enjoyed this one. I liked the shift in focus to different characters while still including the ones from the previous book. I did get a little annoyed because I felt like there was some poor editing, just too many typos. That problem takes me out of a story when words are missing or just incorrect. Overall though, I liked it and will read the next one.
May 1, 2016
The 2nd book in the trilogy didn't disappoint me. I love the way Audrey Harrison writes. The story kept me engaged throughout and left me wanting more. I love all the strong female characters. It's always enjoyable to see an overbearing Lord get put I his place.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.
March 31, 2015
I like Lord Halkyn. His rank is not provided. he's a likeable affable rogue with redeeming qualities. Charlotte Webster is 17 turning 18 when she is abducted to be Wed by the dastardly Baron Kersal. A fun read, as another marriage adverse bored man gets his head turned and gets to be a hero. Charlotte was spirited young and seemed mature for her stated age.
May 4, 2016
A light, pleasant romance read with a somewhat different take on things. The characters certainly are, and the plot moves along well. Just the sort of escapism we all need from time to time.
E. Klett gave her usual fine audio performance which always adds to the prose.
This book was free, and a review was anticipated.
E. Klett gave her usual fine audio performance which always adds to the prose.
This book was free, and a review was anticipated.
October 10, 2016
Another good book. Some parts seemed a little dragged out or maybe its just that i dont like the theme. Also i noticed in both books so far, the end it quite abrupt. I would have liked to read a little more of their happiness together after all tje melodrama of staying away. A good read is all I can really say.
January 19, 2016
I found this author on here (Goodreads) and I'm glad I did. I have devoured all five novels. I normally read a lot of murder mystery novels and need a good romance to counterbalance all the murder-death-kill! These stories are witty with some action and a strong female character. (Which I love)
August 28, 2016
After reading book one, I really wanted to read Lord Halkyn's story. Of course he had to help a damsel in distress. Once again, I think the characters were all very well written. This book is so very worth reading. I am excited to read book three.
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