Marian Hussey has narrated 130 audiobooks on Listento.it by 31 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 190 ratings. The most-rated is The Convent's Secret.
Devil in Her Dreams
Summary
Devil in Her Dreams, a novella, first appeared in anthology, A Season to Remember. It later appeared in a compilation, Scots, Spies & Salacious Lies. Devlin Barrett was never meant to be Viscount Marston, but when his older brother and father die within a day of each other, Devlin not only inherits the title, but three younger sisters, all of marriageable age, and must retire from his former profession. He is unprepared for the responsibility thrust upon his shoulders and determines the best way to care for his sisters, and see that they are happy is to marry them off quickly as possible. He knows what is better for them, even if they don’t agree. And until they are settled, his life, and future, is on hold. Unfortunately, the lady he wishes to make his wife, refuses to wait until he is free. Louisa Whitton needs to find a husband of her own choosing before Christmas, and is left with only three months to accomplish her goal. She failed to land one during the Season and the little season is her last hope. While visiting her sister in the country before returning to London she meets the perfect gentleman, thus foiling the plans her grandfather has of her wedding a man of his choice, and probably a vicar like her father. However, Marston refuses to even think about courting her until his sisters are wed and has the audacity to ask her to wait. Louisa knows her grandfather will never agree to a long courtship and sets out to find the perfect substitute for Marston during the first week of the little season.
©2014 Jane Charles (P)2014 Jane Charles
The Pretend Billionaire Groom, Part 1
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Rose is a veterinarian in Wessler, a small town she calls home. Her father has just passed away. In order to secure her inheritance, she must be married by age 26. And that's when she calls in her crazy, unemployed, and carefree best friend named Tommy. When Tommy's responsible brother comes into town from New York City to attend the wedding, he learns they're all taking a road trip to Vegas. The clock is ticking. Old friends reunite to get Tommy and Rose to the altar as fast as possible. But sometimes...things don't go exactly according to plan.
©2016 Sierra Rose (P)2016 Sierra Rose
M Is for Marquess
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A former spy with dangerous secrets fears nothing...except his dark desire for the delicate virgin he cannot have. A prisoner of his past Gabriel Ridgley, the Marquess of Tremont, is dubbed "The Angel" for his pristine reputation. Yet, he harbors a dark secret. As a spy during the Napoleonic wars, he bears deep and dangerous scars. When he meets Miss Dorothea Kent, a delicate virgin, he is torn between carnal desire and the need to protect her from his inner demons. A captive of her passions Despite a frail constitution, Thea Kent has strength of spirit and heart. A wild attraction blooms between her and Gabriel, a widowed aristocrat with tortured eyes, yet he resists the pull between them. When fate places his disabled son in her care, she's determined to guard the boy...and unravel the mystery of Gabriel's past. Freed by love and passion Someone is killing Gabriel's former colleagues, and he may be next on the list. As the desperate hunt for the villain begins, he and Thea get entangled in intrigue, betrayal, and desire too powerful to resist. Will trust help them to survive...and true love set them free? M Is for Marquess is a best-selling hot regency romance!
©2015 Grace Callaway (P)2019 Grace Callaway
Lord of Chance
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In the Rogues to Riches historical romance series, Cinderella stories aren't just for princesses...sigh-worthy Regency rogues sweep strong-willed young ladies into whirlwind rags-to-riches romance with rollicking adventure. Disguised as a country miss, Charlotte Devon flees London, desperate to leave her tattered reputation behind. In Scotland, her estranged father's noble blood will finally make her a respectable debutante. Except she finds herself accidentally wed to a devil-may-care rogue with a sinful smile. He's the last thing she needs...and everything her traitorous heart desires. Charming rake Anthony Fairfax is on holiday to seek his fortune...and escape his creditors. When an irresistible Lady Luck wins him in a game of chance - and a slight mishap has them leg-shackled by dawn - the tables have finally turned in his favor. But when past demons catch up to them, holding on to new love will mean destroying their dreams forever.
©2016 Erica Ridley (P)2017 Erica Ridley
A Game of Persuasion
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A night she'll never forget. Miss Lucy Lancester has loved her brother's best friend, Roman Alexander, for as long as she can remember. So devotedly, she's vowed never to marry anyone else. But her beloved libertine is hardly aware of her existence, and not the least deserving of her affection. Deciding her cause is lost, she makes plans to open a girls' school in Bath. There's just one thing she needs to do before she confirms her spinsterhood forever: spend one blissful night in Roman's arms. But her handsome rogue isn't ready to have the tables turned. It will take more than a coquettish smile to turn his head. She must play a game of persuasion.
©2015 Emma Locke (P)2016 Emma Locke
The Billionaire's Fake Girlfriend, Part 2
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The charade between Rebecca and Marcus comes crashing down all around them. When the plot thickens, Rebecca thinks she's getting in over her head. But when she looks into Marcus' eyes, she just can't resist.
©2016 Sierra Rose (P)2016 Sierra Rose
No Lord Desired
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A gentleman of noble descent. A young woman who has renounced all noblemen. A secret that may change everything. Lady Felicity knows exactly what she does not want. Since she was bitterly betrayed by a noble, she has vowed to stay away from any blue-blooded man. Even for Lord Layton, one of London’s most sought-after bachelors, she feels nothing but disdain, even though both families would favour a marriage between them. No "peacocky" lord should, nor will, ever conquer her heart - for that already belongs to another man: To the brave, masked stranger who steps into the ring in the sinful and filthy drinking holes of Whitechapel. No one has ever seen his face. Since he became Felicity’s saviour late at night in the city’s dark depths, the young woman has lost her heart, and a marriage to Lord Layton is less likely than ever before. When a threat emerges from Felicity’s past, her mysterious hero is the only one she can turn to, and he becomes her closest ally... But how will Lady Felicity react when she finds out who is hiding behind the mask? Dramatic - suspenseful - heart-warming. A traditional romance novel by Audrey Ashwood that takes place in the midst of the colourful Regency era. Sweet Regency romance novel. No cliffhanger.
©2020 Audrey Ashwood (P)2020 Audrey Ashwood
The Gentleman Who Loved Me
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Winner of the Passionate Plume Award Finalist for the Maggie Award for Excellence In this sweeping finale to the best-selling Heart of Enquiry series, a flawed heroine seeking redemption finds the hero who is everything she needs...but who can't give her the one thing she wants. Her Goal is Respectability The product of her mama's youthful indiscretion, Primrose Kent makes the painful discovery that, in Society's eyes, neither her beauty nor her charm can overcome the fact that she's a bastard...and one with a murky past. After her attempts to gain respectability backfire, Rosie resorts to desperate measures to salvage her reputation. Yet her plan leads to further peril and throws her into the arms of a devilishly attractive man: A stranger who feels achingly familiar...and who will guarantee her ruination. His Business is Scandal A former prostitute and now the owner of London's most successful pleasure house, Andrew Corbett is certain of one thing: He's no gentleman. His notoriety has never bothered him until he encounters Primrose Kent, the girl he'd once loved like a sister, but who, as a woman, captures his heart in an entirely different way. He'll stop at nothing to protect Rosie from her enemies...but he must also shield her from his own ungovernable desires. Their Attraction is Irresistible... and Dangerous As Rosie and Andrew struggle to contain their passion and a love too powerful to resist, danger stalks their every move. They must battle not only their present foes but the looming shadows of the past. In their journey to happily ever after, the pair discover that love isn't what you think you want...but what you truly need. Length: Full-length novel Heat level: This is a hot historical romance with sizzling love scenes. The Gentleman Who Loved Me is the 6th book in the Heart of Enquiry series, which features hot, sexy romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and intriguing mystery and adventure. While this is a stand-alone novel, many listeners enjoy listening it as part of a series. The chronological order for Grace's series follows below: The Heart of Enquiry (Kent family saga) series: Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will and Annabel) Book 1: The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric and Emma) Book 2: M is for Marquess (Gabriel and Thea) Book 3: The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus and Penny) Book 4: The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard and Violet) Book 5: Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin and Polly) Book 6: The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew and Primrose) The Mayhem in Mayfair series: Book 1: Her Husband's Harlot (Helena and Nicholas) Book 2: Her Wanton Wager (Percy and Gavin) Book 3: Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne and Ambrose) Book 4: Her Prodigal Passion (Charity and Paul) The Game of Dukes series: Book 1: The Duke Identity (Harry and Tessa) Book 2: Enter the Duke (Ransom and Maggie) Book 3: Regarding the Duke (Garrity and Gabby) Book 4: The Duke Redemption (Wickham and Beatrice) Chronicles of Abigail Jones (hot paranormal Victorian gothic romance): Book 1: Abigail Jones
©2017 Grace Callaway (P)2020 Grace Callaway
Landing a Laird
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Heiress Lady Moira Kirkwood will do anything it takes to marry a laird to take her north - far, far away from London and her domineering mother. Unfortunately, a pair of gentlemen overhear her jest about Scotland and compromising a fellow if she has to. Before the sun has risen the next day, Moira's name and a scandalous wager have found themselves inside the infamous betting book at White's. One penniless gentleman after another begs Gideon Baxter, Viscount Ainsely, for his assistance in wooing Lady Moira. Unfortunately, Gideon would like to woo the charming lady himself. If only she cared more for him than for the location of his estate, he'd could be assured of where her true feelings lie.
©2012, 2013 Jane Charles (P)2013 Jane Charles
A Perfect Gentleman
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Matthew Trent always knew what was expected of him and that was to become the Perfect Vicar and a Perfect Gentlemen. When Grace Cooper enters his life he is forced to face what he really wishes to become. Grace Cooper has three options for marriage available to her in the small village where she resides. However, Grace would rather be placed on the shelf than enter into a miserable union. When someone threatens her father and then makes an attempt on her life, it is Vicar Trent who vows to protect her and brings scandal to her doorstep, upsetting the delicate balance of both of their worlds.
©2012 Jane Charles (P)2014 Jane Charles
A Reluctant Rake
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Mr. Jordan Trent, the spare, was raised to be a rake. Not only did his father encourage his roguish life, but insisted that Jordan do nothing except enjoy the life of women, gambling and fine brandy – the life his father had wanted. It is a life Jordan enjoyed until he realized something, or someone, very important was missing. Miss Audrey Montgomery had been warned to avoid rakes like Jordan Trent but fell under his spell like so many ladies before her. She should have known better and vows to protect her heart whenever he is near. If only his kisses weren't so delicious it would be so much easier.
©2013 Jane Charles (P)2013 Jane Charles
The Duke of the Moors
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An ethereal beauty. A darkly handsome duke. If she can’t win his love, her family is doomed. Yorkshire, Regency England. Miss Catherine Conolly is surprised by a mysterious invitation from a wealthy uncle who hasn’t spoken to her in years. Upon arriving at his formidable house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds herself a pawn in his mischievous plan to gain influence over the enigmatic Duke of Rotherham - known as the Duke of the Moors. But enthralling as she finds the handsome man, his reputation and inscrutable manner are the subjects of much sinister speculation among the locals and the society crowd alike.... As rumours swirl around the duke concerning the untimely death of his former love, Catherine considers abandoning her uncle’s scheme. But how can she escape the man who’s awakened a passion she never knew she was capable of? Trapped between her family’s pressure and the call of her heart, Catherine dedicates herself to sorting fanciful fiction from frightening fact. Will she find love, or will the duke’s dark past be her undoing? The Duke of the Moors is a stand-alone, sweet Regency romance with a dash of suspense. If you like strong heroes, romantic moments, and surprising fortunes, then this delightful love story will keep you listening deep into the night. Listen to The Duke of the Moors to be swept off your feet today!
©2019 Audrey Ashwood (P)2019 Audrey Ashwood
The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen
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Embark on the breathtaking romantic adventures of The Lady Travelers Society in the brand-new series by number-one New York Times best-selling author Victoria Alexander. Really, it's too much to expect any normal man to behave like a staid accountant in order to inherit the fortune he deserves to support the lifestyle of an earl. So when Derek Saunders's favorite elderly aunt and her ill-conceived - and possibly fraudulent - Lady Travelers Society loses one of their members, what's a man to do but step up to the challenge? Now he's escorting the world's most maddening woman to the world's most romantic city to find her missing relative. While India Prendergast only suspects his organization defrauds gullible travelers, she's certain a man with as scandalous a reputation as Derek Saunders cannot be trusted any farther than the distance around his very broad shoulders. As she struggles not to be distracted by his wicked smile and the allure of Paris, instead of finding a lost lady traveler, India just may lose her head, her luggage, and her heart.
©2017 Cheryl Griffin (P)2017 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited.
A Heartless Design
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"James Bond meets Jane Austen!" An enigmatic woman, a determined spy, and a love that could shake the foundations of Europe... "Heartless" Cordelia Bering refuses every marriage offer she receives. Yet men still try to win her, drawn by her sharp wit and intoxicating green eyes. But Cordelia knows a marriage could reveal her deepest secret and truly endanger her life. Besides, she hasn't met a man worth considering, until... Sebastien Thorne, a spy in the service of the Crown. One of the elite agents in the group known as the Zodiac, he comes to London determined to solve a mystery with roots on the Continent. He won't let anything distract him. But is Cordelia a distraction, or the key to the mystery? As he learns more about the "heartless" woman, he becomes embroiled in a design that could change the future...and Cordelia is at the center of it all. A Heartless Design is the first book in the Secrets of the Zodiac, a series that blends romantic suspense with the rich background of the Regency period.
©2013 Elizabeth Cole (P)2014 Elizabeth Cole
My Highland Love
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How does a woman tell her betrothed that she murdered her first husband? Shipwrecked in the Scottish Highlands, American heiress Elise Kingston quietly plans revenge for the deaths of her daughter and the brother who sacrificed his life to save her. When Marcus MacGregor, Marquess of Ashlund, returns to his Highland home to discover a stunning American woman has been taken in by his clan, his attraction is instant and he resolves to make her his - no matter what secret she's keeping. Elise is shocked by her need for Marcus and, too late, discovers that her feelings make him a target of her enemy - a man powerful enough to destroy even a Scottish nobleman.
©2012 Tarah Scott (P)2015 Tarah Scott
Eternal Bloom
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Sarah Larker's world is crashing down all around her. She has a wonderful Immortal husband and a beautiful son on the way. But sadly, she is slowly dying. Victor desperately hunts for an answer to save her life. With everything on the line, they decide to trust an enemy who promises them a life-saving cure - an eternal bloom mentioned in myths and sacred books. Can the bloom really cure her? Will Sarah live long enough to deliver her precious son?
©2013 Chrissy Peebles (P)2014 Chrissy Peebles
The Danger in Daring a Lady
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Devil-may-care rogue Lord Darius Alexander can't resist a wager. When a game of cards is suggested at the remote inn where he's stopped for the night, he antes up his family's savings. He never expects to lose his fortune to the irritatingly confident, uncommonly beautiful hoyden daring to play with the men. Nor does he expect to lose his heart. Caitlin Hart is known for her good sense. When a ridiculous reprobate tosses his savings onto the gaming table, she doesn't hesitate to divest him of it. But Lord Dare won't accept defeat like a gentleman. He suggests a compromise, and before long the handsome scoundrel is working back his losses on her small farm. But her neatly plowed fields might be too close for her heart's content, for soon she finds herself wondering if she can dare him to stay forever when the last of his coin is tucked safely into his pocket.
©2016 Emma Locke (P)2016 Emma Locke
Angel of Fire
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Devastated by the death of her father, Norman noblewoman Chrestien de Lontaine vows to see her twin sister wed and then take refuge in a nunnery...but the Silver Wolf has come knocking on their door and treachery is at hand. King Henry's blue-eyed champion has been sent to quell a nation's rebellion. He plans to seal their peace by wedding Gilbert de Lontaine's beautiful daughter, but though the girl with smoky eyes holds his heart in peril, the real danger lurks in unexpected quarters.
©1992 Tanya Anne Crosby (P)2014 Tanya Anne Crosby
The Pretend Billionaire Groom
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This is Book Three. Rose and Dylan have to work through some issues. The pretend marriage is starting to feel pretty real to Rose. Can they make this work?
©1999 Sierra Rose (P)2017 Sierra Rose
The Lady Who Came in from the Cold
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She's the wife of his dreams. He's all she wants in a husband. Their marriage is the stuff of fairy tales...until the past threatens to tear them apart. A wife disgraced A spy during the Napoleonic Wars, Lady Pandora Blackwood gave up espionage for love. She has shared everything with her husband...except the truth of her past. Twelve joyous years and three children later, her dark history rises to threaten everything she holds dear. Now she must face her greatest fear: Can her husband love her for who she really is? A husband wronged Former officer Marcus Harrington, the Marquess of Blackwood, didn't believe in love until he met his beautiful Penny. His devoted marchioness by day and his sensual wanton by night, she's everything he's ever wanted...until her betrayal shatters him. When his world comes crashing down, he is left to question: Was their perfect marriage real or just a dream? 'Tis the season for miracles As a cold winter grips Regency London, the estranged lovers come together in a heated reunion. Sizzling passion paves the way toward forgiveness, yet buried secrets and hidden enemies block the road to redemption. This Christmas, a wife will stop at nothing to win her beloved back...and a husband will discover that love's reality exceeds his wildest dreams. The Lady Who Came In from the Cold is a best-selling hot Regency romance! Also available in audiobook: Heart of Enquiry series: The Duke Who Knew Too Much M is for Marquess The Lady Who Came In from the Cold The Viscount Always Knocks Twice Mayhem in Mayfair series: Her Husband's Harlot Her Wanton Wager Her Protector's Pleasure Her Prodigal Passion
©2015 Grace Callaway (P)2020 Grace Callaway