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  • A Lady by Midnight

  • Spindle Cove, Book 3
  • Written by: Tessa Dare
  • Narrated by: Carolyn Morris
  • Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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A Lady by Midnight

Written by: Tessa Dare
Narrated by: Carolyn Morris
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Publisher's Summary

A temporary engagement, a lifetime in the making . . .

After years of fending for herself, Kate Taylor found friendship and acceptance in Spindle Cove - but she never stopped yearning for love. The very last place she'd look for it is in the arms of Corporal Thorne. The militia commander is as stone cold as he is brutally handsome. But when mysterious strangers come searching for Kate, Thorne steps forward as her fiancé. He claims to have only Kate's safety in mind. So why is there smoldering passion in his kiss?

Long ago, Samuel Thorne devoted his life to guarding Kate's happiness. He wants what's best for her, and he knows it's not marriage to a man like him. To outlast their temporary engagement, he must keep his hands off her tempting body and lock her warm smiles out of his withered heart. It's the toughest battle of this hardened warrior's life...and the first he seems destined to lose.

©2012 Eve Ortega (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

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  • Felicia The Geeky Blogger
  • 2014-10-06

LOVED!

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Story Rating: 4.50
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First Thought when Finished: A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare had all the feels and smiles!

Overall Thoughts: Tessa did it again! I loved Kate and Thorne's love story. I knew these two were destined to be a great match when Kate was a bit more sure of herself on the inside and Thorne appeared very sure of himself on the outside. Thorne stepping up to "pretend" to be Kate's fiance while they figured out if her new found family was legit was fun, interesting, and intriguing. I loved Thorne's back story. I dare you not to swoon after him. I loved Kate's determination to make him see his worth. I loved the ladies of Spindle Cove making sure that this turned out exactly as it should. All around another great entry in the series.

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Narrated By Carolyn Morris / Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins


Carolyn did an outstanding job with Kate and Thorne! These are really good on audio and well worth the time to listen too1

Final Thoughts: Tessa really does knock it out of the park with Kate and Thorne (his first name is Samuel but his last name fits him so well)!

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  • Harry_ATL
  • 2014-05-09

Excellent author / narrator combination

This is a very sweet and satisfying story, ably enhanced by Carolyn Morris' performance. While there is much use of modern language and sensibilities for a Regency, good story writing won my heart.

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  • Tracy T
  • 2014-07-20

Great installment of this series!

This story was great, the hero and heroine were fantastic characters, strong, smart, and witty. There was lots of dialogue, great chemistry and nicely written sex.

I read the first 2 books in this series before they were available on audible. I was excited to see them all become available.

The narration was fantastic! Made the story that much better. The narrator did the men's voices great. Everybody had a distinct voice. Good job Carolyn Morris.

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  • MRaws
  • 2022-01-09

Good not great

Storyline kept jumping all over, but it was unique. Cannot say hero heroine whereas interesting as the later character ntrofuced Gramecy family, I hope they get a book as they are as quirky as they come!

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  • Julie
  • 2017-01-14

Good narrator wasted

Story was so boring I couldn't finish. Not terrible. Just no excitement and romance was lame.

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  • Ramona
  • 2023-09-03

Slow and Weak Story

Not up to the usual Tessa Dare. Most of her books I listen to multiple times. Barely got through this one. Not good development of characters. Both seemed to love the other because of their good looks, although there was an under developed back story. Seemed a lot of repetition and miscellaneous stuff that made the story drag.

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  • Alyssa Mock
  • 2023-06-13

Meh

I like most of Tessa Dare’s books but just couldn’t get into this one. Didn’t care for Thorne. He pissed me off over and over and over and over again throughout the ENTIRE book. Stop pushing her away CONSTANTLY and she gives up everything?! For him?!?!? Nah. This story seemed to drag on for me. Kate deserved a better story/man. A Week to be Wicked on the other hand - perfection.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-11-20

Loved it

Unrequited love is my favorite.This is the perfect example of unrequited love. 2nd time listening.

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  • BananaMeow
  • 2021-10-27

Keeps getting better

This series keeps getting better and better. Still love each our ladies and our gentlemen

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  • Sharon B
  • 2021-10-18

Missing a little bit of umph

This installment of the Spindle Cove series is the weakest so far. I thought the plot was a bit weak and was ready to be done with it to move on to the next one. Still worth a listen to complete the series though, it's just compared to the previous book in the series this one is just good and not great. Still love Tessa Dare!

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