Once an Innocent, Elizabeth Boyce
Once an Innocent, Elizabeth Boyce
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Once an Innocent

Author: Elizabeth Boyce

Narrator: Rachael Beresford

Unabridged: 10 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/21/2018


Synopsis

Jordan Atherton, Viscount Freese, returned from the Peninsular War scarred and ready to live as a dissolute bachelor. Society knows nothing of his secret occupation or of the obligation binding him to Lintern Abbey, the estate he loathes. When his Foreign Office superiors discover a network of French agents near his country home, Jordan quickly devises a house party scheme to cover the influx of his men hunting the enemy. With no time to lose and political stability hanging in the balance, Jordan turns to his friend, the Duke of Monthwaite, for help. Would the duke be so kind as to loan Jordan some ladies to populate his party?

When the women arrive at Lintern Abbey, it's the Duke's own sister, Naomi, who catches Jordan's eye. Despite her pleas to stay home, Naomi soon finds herself intrigued by the handsome and enigmatic viscount. But she quickly realizes this house party is not all it seems. The estate itself is neglected by its master, as is Jordan's ward, a mysterious Spanish orphan. When Naomi demands answers, Jordan distracts her by indulging their mutual attraction. With danger drawing closer, Naomi must uncover the truth and protect the home and people she's coming to love—including the maddening Lord Freese.

Contains mature themes.

About Elizabeth Boyce

Elizabeth Boyce is the author of the bestselling historical romance trilogy Once. Her new series, The Honorables, launched in October 2014. Elizabeth lives in South Carolina with one husband, three children, and a very spoiled cat.


Reviews

Goodreads review by TJ on April 28, 2016

After reading the first two in this trilogy, I had high hopes for Naomi's book. I absolutely adored her in those earlier books. Unfortunately this story didn't do it. I found myself bored and had to make myself keep reading through most of the book. Near the end there is a sudden bit of action which......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on August 21, 2014

[FTC: I received this book as part of a GoodReads/First Reads giveaway. In no way does this affect my opinions, which are 100% my own] I guess I'm not a regency girl. This book was too long, too wordy, and too preachy about what was wrong in the Regency Era mores and principles. IMHO, Naomi's bluesto......more

Goodreads review by Laura J Liberio on July 06, 2017

Surprising This story had some complexity to the characters and just enough romance to keep me interested. Naomi is no sappy, lovesick girl! She's smart, and has both emotional and mental energy. Jordan was a less predictable hero. I liked this couple, age difference didn"'t matter. Very entertaining......more

Goodreads review by Zoe on November 01, 2020

This is an amazing book. Hadn't known it was apart of a series until I'd finished but it left me wanting to read it again. I never read a book twice. Theres something about knowing what will happen that ruins reading something twice. I've read this book probably 5 times. Its a piece of art to say th......more

Goodreads review by Lily on December 15, 2020

perfectly fine story. Kept my attention the whole way.......more