Erica Monroe has 8 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Suspenseful Starts.
Suspenseful Starts
Summary
Dark, dangerous, emotional historical romance. Join dashing heroes, scandalous scoundrels, and rebellious women in USA Today best-selling author Erica Monroe's suspenseful historical romance series: Covert Heiresses and the Rookery Rogues. Meet the covert heiresses: women who by day are the talk of the ton and by night England's top spies. I Spy a Duke She wants revenge. When bluestocking Vivian Loren becomes the governess for the wealthy Spencer family, she's hunting for clues about the murder of her brother, not romance. But Vivian didn't count on one thing: James Spencer, the intrepid duke of Abermont, who has a tortured past of his own. He needs a wife. As head of Britain's elite intelligence agency, James can't afford the scrutiny the Marriage Mart would bring to his family once the Season starts. After discovering Vivian's quest for vengeance has made her a pawn in a treacherous plot of one of Napoleon's most deadly spies, James realizes they can help each other. She'll become his duchess, and he'll keep her safe. What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes anything but as secrets surface. When both husband and wife have dark secrets, love may be the most dangerous mission of all. The Rookery Rogues features thieves, metropolitan police officers, and hellions in the gritty London underworld. A Dangerous Invitation She's given up on love and wants only independence.... Torn from her life of privilege by her father's death, Kate Morgan survives in London's dark and depraved rookeries as a fence for stolen goods. The last man she ever expects, or wants, to be reunited with is her first love, who promised to cherish, honor and protect her and instead fled amid accusations of murder. He's the reformed rake determined to win her back. One drunken night cost Daniel O'Reilly the woman he loved. If he ever wants to reclaim Kate - and his old life - he'll not only have to prove he's innocent of murder, but convince the pistol-wielding spitfire that he's no longer the scoundrel he once was. Together, they'll have to face a killer. Time is running out....
©2013, 2015 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland
The Mad Countess
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True love must break the curse of madness in this dark, emotional Gothic Regency romance.... When Lady Claire Deering's mother enters an insane asylum, society is quick to scorn her, dubbing her the Mad Daughter. But Claire's tattered reputation is the least of her worries, as those rumors hold a horrible, terrifying truth: The Deering women are victims of a dark witch's curse. If Claire marries her true love, she'll spend the rest of her life under the thrall of madness. To save herself, she remains isolated...until a will reading at a mysterious castle on All Hallows Eve places her in close confines with her dearest friend and secret love. Bashful, scholarly Teddy Lockwood has never met a rule he didn't rejoice in following. When he unexpectedly inherits the Ashbrooke earldom, he's determined to turn over a new, more courageous leaf - starting with telling Claire he's loved her since they were children. The will reading presents the perfect opportunity to win her heart, even if he's vastly out of his element at this enigmatic, shadowy Cornwall castle. Soon, the simmering passion between them becomes unstoppable. Now, to save the love of his life, Teddy will do whatever it takes to break the dark magic's hold on Claire. Will Claire spend her life within the grips of strange delirium, or will love prove the strongest of all?
©2017 Erica McFarland (P)2018 Erica McFarland
The Determined Duchess
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Death is just the beginning in this dark, chilling gothic regency romance.... After the death of her beloved guardian, Miss Felicity Fields is left adrift, her future uncertain. Grief-stricken, she launches a plan to use her knowledge of alchemy to build a Philosopher's Stone, and bring back to life the woman who was like a mother to her. The last thing this blunt bluestocking needs is the return of Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe and rightful owner of her home on the wild coast of Cornwall. He stirs an unexpected passion within her, and Felicity has had enough change in her life. When they were children, Nicholas never understood his aunt's brilliant but unemotional ward, or her many strange scientific studies. He ought to take her back to London, so she can make a proper society match - except he can't stop thinking about her. But with the line between life and death blurred by Felicity's macabre experiments, can he convince her that she's no longer alone, and her proper place is by his side? Previously released in Charmed at Christmas The Gothic Brides series: edgy, atmospheric Gothic Regency Romance, exploring the dark, twisted corners of England - these books are not for the faint of heart. The Gothic Brides battle tortured pasts and face dangerous, suspenseful circumstances on their road to a hard-won happily ever after. Each book stands on its own.
©2017 Erica McFarland (P)2018 Erica McFarland
A Dangerous Invitation
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Scoundrels, thieves, and rebels inhabit the rookeries - where dangerous men fall in love with fierce women. She's given up on love, and wants only independence... Torn from her life of privilege by her father's death, Kate Morgan survives in London's dark and depraved rookeries as a fence for stolen goods. The last man she ever expects, or wants, to be reunited with is her first love, who promised to cherish, honor and protect her, and instead fled amidst accusations of murder. He's the reformed rake determined to win her back. One drunken night cost Daniel O'Reilly the woman he loved. If he ever wants to reclaim Kate--and his old life--he'll not only have to prove he's innocent of murder, but convince the pistol-wielding hellion that he's no longer the scoundrel he once was. Together, they'll have to face a killer. Time is running out... 2014 Daphne du Maurier Excellence in Romantic Suspense Finalist in Published Historical Romance. A Dangerous Invitation is a dark, gritty, and sexy romantic suspense about the working class of pre-Victorian England. It is a full-length standalone historical romance, and is book one in the Rookery Rogues series. The Rookery Roguesa: Dangerous Invitation Secrets in Scarlet Beauty and the Rake Stealing the Rogue's Heart The Lady Rebels
©2014 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland
Gothic Brides: Book 1-3
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Gothic Brides: Edgy, atmospheric gothic regency romance, exploring the dark, twisted corners of England - these audiobooks are not for the faint of heart. The "Gothic Brides" battle tortured pasts and face dangerous, suspenseful circumstances on their road to a hard-won happily ever after. The Mad Countess, Book 1 True love must break the curse of madness... When Lady Claire Deering's mother enters an insane asylum, society is quick to scorn her, dubbing her the "Mad Daughter". But Claire's tattered reputation is the least of her worries, as those rumors hold a horrible, terrifying truth: The Deering women are victims of a dark witch's curse. If Claire marries her true love, she'll spend the rest of her life under the thrall of madness.To save herself, she remains isolated...until a will reading at a mysterious castle on All Hallows Eve places her in close confines with her dearest friend and secret love. Bashful, scholarly Teddy Lockwood has never met a rule he didn't rejoice in following. When he unexpectedly inherits the Ashbrooke earldom, he's determined to turn over a new, more courageous leaf - starting with telling Claire that he's loved her since they were children. The will reading presents the perfect opportunity to win her heart, even if he's vastly out of his element at this enigmatic, shadowy Cornwall castle. Soon, the simmering passion between them becomes unstoppable. Now, to save the love of his life, Teddy will do whatever it takes to break the dark magic's hold on Claire. Will Claire spend her life within the grips of strange delirium, or will love prove the strongest of all? THE DETERMINED DUCHESS, Book 2 Death is just the beginning... After the death of her beloved guardian, Miss Felicity Fields is left adrift, her future uncertain. Grief-stricken, she launches a plan to use her knowledge of alchemy to build a Philosopher's Stone, and bring back to life the woman who was like a mother to her. The last thing this blunt bluestocking needs is the return of Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe and rightful owner of her home on the wild coast of Cornwall. He stirs an unexpected passion within her, and Felicity has had enough change in her life. When they were children, Nicholas never understood his aunt's brilliant but unemotional ward, or her many strange scientific studies. He ought to take her back to London, so she can make a proper society matc - -except he can't stop thinking about her. But with the line between life and death blurred by Felicity's macabre experiments, can he convince her that she's no longer alone, and her proper place is by his side? THE SCANDALOUS WIDOW, Book 3 Scandal proves deadly... Lady Jemma Forster knows all too well how ruthless gossip-mongers can be. She sacrificed her own happiness to restore her family's reputation. Her marriage of convenience to an affluent earl meant saying goodbye to passion, and any chance at love with the dashing lawman who set her soul aflame. She leads a sedate, practical life as the Countess of Wolverston. Until her husband is murdered, and the only man who can bring his killers to justice is her former love. Bow Street Runner Gabriel Sinclair has spent the last three years trying to forget about smart, beautiful Lady Jemma, who broke his heart when she married his best friend. The Earl of Wolverston's death thrusts Gabriel and Jemma back together, as they work to find his murderer. Their investigation takes them into the darkest, most dangerous parts of London, with threats coming from all sides. They're perfect partners for solving crimes, but can they be partners in love too?
©2018 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland
Stealing the Rogue's Heart
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Scoundrels, thieves and rebels inhabit the rookeries - where the women are fierce and the men are dangerous. When an underworld princess.... Beautiful, innocent Mina Mason has led a sheltered life as the sister to the most notorious crime lord in England. Her family's wealth and expectations keep her in a gilded cage, never able to act on her true desires. Like kissing - and engaging in far more scandalous behavior with - Charlie Thatcher, her childhood best friend. As a member of a rival gang, Charlie is distinctly off-limits. Falls for the wrong man.... Charlie Thatcher has known since he was a boy where his loyalties should lie: with the Chapman Street Thieves, who saved him from a brutal death in the dark alleys of the Ratcliffe rookery. As a bartender for the Three Boars public house, he protects his fellow brothers with his mind and his fists. But when one of those members threatens Mina's safety, Charlie's primal, protective instincts are triggered - and his defense of her puts them both in danger. Passion may be their downfall. -------- Stealing the Rogue's Heart is a dark, gritty, and sexy romantic suspense about the working class of pre-Victorian England. While it is book four in the Rookery Rogues series, it can be listened to as a stand-alone historical romance. The Rookery Rogues A Dangerous Invitation Secrets in Scarlet Beauty and the Rake Stealing the Rogue's Heart The Lady Rebels (coming soon)
©2017 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland
Beauty and the Rake
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Scoundrels, thieves, and rebels inhabit the rookeries - where dangerous men fall in love with fierce women. Once, she was beautiful... Abigail Vautille dreamed of escaping the Whitechapel rookery and starting a new life, until one tragic night left her scarred and penniless. To save her family from debtor's prison, she strikes a deal with the rogue who owns her father's gambling vowels-if he excuses the debt, for two weeks, she'll give him her body, but not her heart. Once, he was charming... Inspector Michael Strickland of the Metropolitan Police has always had a way with women. Success comes easily to him, and he glides through life on his good looks and family name. But Abigail lights a passion within him he never knew existed. He sees the beauty within her, not the beast she believes herself to be. Together, their love is beyond a fairy tale. After a dangerous figure from Abigail's past resurfaces vowing vengeance, things take a sinister turn. But Michael will stop at nothing to keep the woman he loves safe. When the stakes are high and the scars are more than skin deep, passion might be the key to a happily ever after. Beauty and the Rake is a dark, gritty, and sexy full-length romantic suspense set in pre-Victorian working class London. While it is book three in the Rookery Rogues series, it can be listened to as a stand-alone historical romance. The Rookery Rogues A Dangerous Invitation Secrets in Scarlet Beauty and the Rake Stealing the Rogue's Heart The Lady Rebels (coming soon)
©2015 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland
Secrets in Scarlet
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Scoundrels, thieves and rebels inhabit the rookeries, where dangerous men fall in love with fierce women. His business is discovering secrets. When a girl is murdered at a factory in London, Sergeant Thaddeus Knight of the Metropolitan Police comes in to investigate. But it's not just the factory owners that Thaddeus wants information on. The devilishly intriguing Poppy O'Reilly is a puzzle he'd like nothing more than to solve. Her life depends on keeping her past hidden. All it took was one scandal for Poppy to lose her reputation. Shunned by polite society, she's retreated to the one place no one from her old life would look for her: the rookeries. Protecting her young daughter is the most important thing to Poppy, and Thaddeus threatens the false identity she's carefully constructed. The last thing she should do is allow Thaddeus close to her family, yet she can't stay away from him. With danger around the corner, will the secrets of a scarlet woman lead to their undoing? Secrets in Scarlet is a dark, gritty, and sexy full-length romantic suspense set in pre-Victorian working-class London. While it is book two in the Rookery Rogues series, it can be listened to as a stand-alone historical romance.
©2014 Erica McFarland (P)2020 Erica McFarland