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The Paid Companion

By: Amanda Quick
Narrated by: Bianca Amato
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The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer. Her sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence - convince her to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.

©2004 Jayne Ann Krentz (P)2014 Recorded Books Genre Fiction Historical Mystery Regency Regency Romance Romance Romantic Suspense Small Town & Rural Fiction Funny Heartfelt Witty Suspense

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Intriguing story. Recommend reading as it’s such a great read. You won’t be disappointed. Not quite how things work out .

The Paid Housekeeper.

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I enjoyed listening to this book apart from the pronunciation of off as orf which didn't really go with the rest of the narration and rankled each time I heard it.

Enjoyable plot and likeable characters

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Easy listening, delightful romp with great narration.. This was an audible freebie, very enjoyable

Surprisingly good

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Such a pleasure to have adult characters and a heroine who doesn't climax when she surrenders her virginity. The sex is pertinent to the story and is not gratuitous or overdone. The narrator's performance is wonderful.

Grown up Regency

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I enjoyed the story and the narrator was good on the whole. However the mispronunciation of key and repeated words - buttocks, inquiries, Hathersage - was really grating! And the use of the Fall for Autumn in a clearly British story was ridiculous! It all spoilt an otherwise very good Audible production

Another American narrator!

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The pace of the story was suspenseful.
Great narrator with imaginative performance. Couldn't put it down

The paid companion- great story and narrator

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This was such an enjoyable story. The characters were intelligent, and their relationship progressed without irritating miscommunication or assumptions that lead to unnecessary misunderstandings, which was delightful. Loved it!

Intelligent characters, good mystery

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Although, the end is predictable, the story is told well. it was engaging, the twists add to the overall story. The characters are a little predictable but likeable nevertheless. I really enjoyed this story.

Don't usually like period pieces, but loved this!

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after a good start, the story stalls but then picks up, along with the couple's closeness.

story gets better

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The word ‘awf’ 😜. Not really although it was becoming irritating by the time I reached the end. Excellent book both writer and narrator!

Great listen.

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