London Underground Series – Eva Leigh Free Audiobook

Written by Eva Leigh
Read by Zara Hampton-Brown, Faye Adele
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

From Duke Till Dawn

London Underground Series, Book 1
Narrator: Faye Adele
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release date: May 30, 2017
Duration: 08:24:44

A seductive series that sizzles with the dark secrets of London’s underworld…

Years ago, the Duke of Greyland gave his heart—and a princely sum of money—to a charming, destitute widow with unparalleled beauty. But after one passionate night, she slipped from his bed and vanished without a trace. And just when he’s given up hope of ever seeing her again, Greyland finds her managing a gaming hell. He’s desperate to have her… until he discovers everything about his long-lost lover was a lie.

In truth, Cassandra Blake grew up on the streets, picking pockets to survive. Greyland was a mark—to be fleeced and forgotten—but her feelings for the duke became all too real. Once he learns of her deception, however, the heat in his eyes turns to ice. When her business partner absconds with the gaming hell proceeds—leaving unsavory investors out for blood—Cassandra must beg the man she betrayed for help.

Greyland wants compensation, too, and he’ll assist her under one condition: she doesn’t leave his sight until her debts are paid. But it’s not long before the real Cassandra—the smart, streetwise criminal—is stealing his heart all over again.

“The characters in Eva Leigh’s first London Underground novel span nearly the entire range of London’s social population–from the highest of the aristocracy to the lowest of the criminal underclasses. Narrator Faye Adele voices them all flawlessly. Cassandra Blake has spent almost her entire life as a con artist, so when her current business partner leaves her holding the bag after one of their scams, she must turn to the one man she hoped to never meet again–the duke of Greyland. Together, they must navigate a twisting path of betrayal and deceit in order to see all debts paid. Adele expertly navigates the subtle shifts of emotion between Cassandra and Greyland on their journey from wary allies to passionate lovers. This is sure to please Leigh’s fans and new listeners alike.” K.M.P. � AudioFile 2017

Counting on a Countess

The London Underground, Book 2
Zara Hampton-Brown
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release date: April 30, 2019
Duration: 10:25:53

For a shameless libertine and a wily smuggler in the London Underground, marriage is more than convenience—it’s strategy . . .

Christopher “Kit” Ellingsworth, war veteran and newly minted Earl of Blakemere, buries his demons under every sort of pleasure and vice. His scandalous ways have all but emptied his coffers . . . until a wealthy mentor leaves him a sizeable fortune. The only stipulation? He must marry within one month to inherit the money. Kit needs a bride and the bold, mysterious Miss Tamsyn Pearce seems perfect.

Husband hunting isn’t Tamsyn’s top priority—she’s in London to sell her new shipment of illicit goods—but she’s desperate for funds to keep her smuggling operation afloat. When a handsome earl offers to wed her and send her back to Cornwall with a hefty allowance, Tamsyn agrees. After all, her secrets could land her in prison and an attentive, love-struck spouse could destroy everything.

But when an unexpected proviso in the will grants Tamsyn control of the inheritance, their arrangement becomes anything but convenient. Now, Kit’s counting on his countess to make his wildest dreams a reality and he plans to convince her, one pleasurable seduction at a time.

“Zara Hampton-Brown narrates the story of two complicated individuals who must work together to accomplish their objectives–which are seemingly at odds. A war veteran and a smuggler embark on a marriage of convenience but end up discovering something much deeper. Kit Ellingsworth would be easy to write off as a dissolute nobleman, but Hampton-Brown imbues her portrayal of him with a sense of honor, humor, and charm. Her portrayal of Tansyn Pearce neatly balances capability in matters of business with vulnerability in matters of the heart, creating a character who is wholly relatable and sympathetic. While Hampton-Brown is a trifle inconsistent in her delivery of Tamsyn’s Cornish accent, this is a minor flaw in an otherwise enjoyable performance.” K.M.P. � AudioFile 2019

Dare to Love a Duke

Narrator: Zara Hampton-Brown
The London Underground, Book 3
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release date: December 24, 2018
Duration: 09:01:39

For a dashing duke and the proprietress of a secret, sensual club in the London Underground, passion could lead to love… if they dare

Thomas Powell, the new Duke of Northfield, knows he should be proper and principled, like his father. No more dueling, or carousing, or frequenting masked parties where Londoners indulge their wildest desires. But he’s not ready to give up his freedom just yet. The club is an escape, a place where he can forget about society and the weight of his title… and see her, the woman he’s wanted forever.

Lucia—known as Amina—manages the Orchid Club, a secret society where fantasies become reality. But for Lucia, it’s strictly business, profitable enough to finance her dream: a home for the lost girls of the streets. Surrounded by lovers, she only observes, unwilling risk her future for any man. No member has ever intrigued her…until him, the masked stranger whose heated looks sear her skin. After months of suppressed longing, they dare to give in to temptation…

But the late duke’s legacy comes with a shocking secret, and the scandal threatens to destroy everything Tom loves… his family, the Orchid Club, and even Lucia.

“Zara Hampton-Brown narrates a fairy-tale romance between a principled duke and a former sex worker. Profligate rake Tom Powell recently became the Duke of Northfield when his father died unexpectedly. Lucia manages the Orchid Club, a popular secret sex club owned by a member of the ton. Hampton-Brown does an excellent job with the necessary accents. Tom, while British, was raised in Ireland and has a slight brogue; Lucia is Italian and uses Italian words and phrases with some regularity. The secondary characters are also well done. Members of the ton, including Tom’s Irish mother, are easily distinguished from one another, and members of the working class also have a range of accents. While the story is perhaps not historically accurate, it is wholly enjoyable.” K.M.P. � AudioFile 2019