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  • Love in the Afternoon

  • A Novel (Hathaways, Book 5)
  • Written by: Lisa Kleypas
  • Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
  • Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Love in the Afternoon

Written by: Lisa Kleypas
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Deception, passion, and love collide in this bewitching novel in New York Times best-selling author Lisa Kleypas’ wildly popular Hathaway series

Beatrix Hathaway would much rather spend time with her collection of rescued animals than flirting in a stuffy ballroom. If her unconventional behavior earns the mockery of handsome rakes like Captain Christopher Phelan, so be it. She’d rather stay true to herself, even if it means never finding love. 

Christopher’s courtship of Beatrix’s friend, the vivacious but flighty Prudence Mercer, is interrupted when his regiment is sent to fight in the Crimea. After a particularly devastating battle, he writes a letter to Prudence, unaware that the spoiled beauty has decided she doesn’t want to wait for him. Since Prudence won’t reply to the world-weary soldier, Beatrix offers to write a letter for her - and she signs it as Pru. A lively, witty correspondence begins, and gradually turns into something deeper as they share the secrets of their hearts. 

To Beatrix’s despair, she’s fallen for a man who thinks she’s someone else, and she’ll never be able to reveal her deception. Christopher, now a decorated hero, comes back to claim the woman he loves. Soon, however, he realizes Prudence is very different from her letters...and he’s bewildered by his inexplicable attraction to the eccentric Beatrix Hathaway....

©2020 Lisa Kleypas (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

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  • H. Martino
  • 2021-02-21

Moving Love Story with the perfect amount of Angst

I've never read a book series and found that I loved each book more than the last. How wonderful to find that is the case with this one. By far, I loved this book the most of all the Hathaway books, and the most of all the Kleypas books I've read so far.

The way the love story unfolded hit all the right notes and the backstory for Christopher was just so touching. Beatrix was hard not to love.. Also...a sweet doggo in the mix? And the epilogue. Just hit all the right notes.

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  • Queena 👑
  • 2021-01-20

Amazing

i really love this story. Christopher really loved her and his devotion was out of this world.

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  • Elaine
  • 2021-05-14

So much better than I expected

I loved this series but was hesitant to get this book. Bea was not my favorite character of the group. BUT, I am SO glad I got it. Such a great story and great interplay of the entire Hathaway tribe. This is definitely one to read/listen to multiple times. Only problem with the book...it’s the last of the series. Now I have to find one as good.

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  • teresa betancourt
  • 2021-03-10

Pretty romance!

Beatrix Hathaway is my favorite Hathaway. Her story is welcomed. The novel is well written, and well balanced. I found the book plot interesting and entertaining. The hero story’s was very real and relevant; he suffer from PTSS. How they both dealt with this life crushing illness is moving. Beatrix treats her husband with the same patience and love that she shares for all living creatures. Her humanity is touching and endearing. I truly enjoyed it! And, i love all of the animals in the story: Medusa, Dodger, Lucky, Hector, and of course, Albert! So much fun!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-04-19

Fantastic!!!!!!(

Wonderful. I laughed, cried, rejoiced. It amazes me how nice it makes me feel
Can't imagine what the next series will be. Thank you Lisa for sharing your gift with us.

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  • Marian Bowser
  • 2023-09-14

Wonderful ending to fabulous series

After experiencing the trauma war leaves in a loved one and knowing how difficult the recovery is, I believe this portrayal was excellent and realistic. Kleypas is an extraordinary writer and Rosalyn Landor is one of my favorite narrators. Well done!

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  • Germaine K. Demeritte
  • 2023-09-07

awesomesauce

It was a great ending to the series. There is someone for everyone. Good

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  • Christine H. Moore
  • 2023-05-07

Love the Hathaway series

Thoroughly enjoyed following the Hathaway’s and especially this story of Beatrice finally finding love. Enjoy

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  • Lauren Holm
  • 2023-04-25

Aww one of my favorites!

So surprised by this. Delightful :) Beatrix Hathaway is enchanting, Christopher is swoon. One of my favorite Kleypas stories.

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  • Madz
  • 2023-04-15

Beatrix Hathaway-Love the Character!

The Hathaways are an interesting and delightful family. Beatrix is the quirkiest of the group. It was fun listening to this book. The story line kept my interest throughout with a surprise ending that perhaps will lead to another book! Rosalyn Landor's narration was excellent as always. Thank you Lisa Kleypas for bringing us more listening entertainment.