Title: My Lord Raven (Knights of the Royal Household)
Author: Jan Scarbrough
Voice Actors: Traci Odom
Genre: Historical Romance, Medieval Romance
Book Blurb:
To protect what little family she has left, Lady Catrin Fitzalan switches places with her cousin when King Edward orders the pious girl to wed his royal champion, a vicious knight called the King’s Raven. Rumors abound that this savage is responsible for the deaths of Lady Catrin’s father and brother. How can she allow her sweet cousin to wed a murderer?
Bran ap Madog, bastard son of a Welsh prince, has devoted his life to serving the English king. His badge is the raven, a creature that feeds off rotting spoils, just as Bran feeds off the spoils of war. Now he wants a reward for his service: a wealthy wife and the land and power she can bring him. But there’s another side to the rapacious black birds Bran has chosen for his badge. Social and family-oriented, ravens mate for life. Which gives them something Bran never had—a family, a sense of belonging, and a rightful place in the world.
Bran has fought for everything he’s ever had. But his last battle, with his new wife, may cost him the one thing he isn’t prepared to lose: his heart.
My Review:
Story Impressions – Lady Catrin believes Bran (also known as the King’s Raven) murdered her father and brother. She switches places with her cousin and weds Bran. What she doesn’t know is ravens mate for life and she’s about to discover the battle for love is about to begin. My Lord Raven is a historical romance audiobook that is unforgettable. The characters, setting, dialogue, historical accuracy, and unexpected romance all come alive through the narrator’s voice. While listening, I was enthralled. My heart went out to both Catrin and Bran. Fans of Kathryn Le Veque will love this audiobook.
Narrator’s overall voice – Traci’s voice has a personality all her own which she projects. It has a velvetiness I thoroughly enjoyed.
Does the narrator fit the characters? Yes, she fits the characters. I’m astonished at how well she evokes the different characters, including Catrin and Bran.
Narrator’s reading style – She has a dramatic reading style to keep the listener entranced. I was instantly transported.
Narrator’s impact on reading experience – Traci has an intrinsic ability to draw a listener/reader in without any effort. The scenes are so well narrated, I had to stop what I was doing to listen to the story.
Narrator’s pacing – Traci’s pacing is flawless. I was transfixed while listening.
Audiobook flow – She lets the audiobook develop naturally through the use of dialogue, narration, and characterization.
What makes this audiobook unique – Traci and Jan Scarbrough partner up to bring readers/listeners an absorbing historical medieval romance. I couldn’t get enough.
Would I recommend this audiobook – YES! Treat yourself to this audiobook, especially if you love medieval romance.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Whether it is the Bluegrass of Kentucky, the mountains of Montana, or Medieval England, Jan Scarbrough brings you home with romances from the heart. Jan is the author of two popular Bluegrass series, writing heartwarming contemporary romances about home and family, single moms, and children. Living in the horse country of Kentucky makes it easy for Jan to add small town, Southern charm to her books and the excitement of a Bluegrass horse race or a competitive horse show. The Ghost Mountain Ranch series contains a trilogy of three contemporary western books with a good blend of mystery and happily-ever-after romance. Jan leaves her contemporary voice behind with two paranormal gothic romances, Timeless and Tangled Memories, a Romance Writers of America (RWA) Golden Heart finalist. Her historical romance, My Lord Raven, is a medieval story of honor and betrayal. Jan holds a M.A. in English from Western Kentucky University. A member of Novelist, Inc., Jan self-publishes her books with her husband’s help. She has published 28 romances. You can receive a free ebook if you join my monthly newsletter. https://BookHip.com/GQQNMAW
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Reviewed by: Nancy