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When Passion Rules

By: Johanna Lindsey
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Forced to flee Napoleon’s rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her eccentric guardian make a new home for themselves in London. There, Alana enjoys every privilege a daughter of the nobility could hope for, plus an education fit for a queen. Now, on the eve of her debut into London Society, she learns the shocking secret of her birthright. Can it be true? Is she really the lost princess of the European kingdom of Lubinia? Persuaded by her guardian to return to their homeland to quell a bloody revolt, Alana finds herself in an isolated, mountainous country whose customs strike her as medieval!

With controversy and intrigue brewing around the beautiful newcomer, Christoph Becker, the captain of the palace guards, arrests Alana on suspicion that she is either a wily imposter or a seductive spy working for the shadowy figures determined to depose the king. No stranger himself to seduction, Christoph uses every means at his disposal to draw the truth from his alluring prisoner, even if he must lay his own life on the line to protect her from harm. Now, as a fiery passion flares between Alana and the man who has wrongly imprisoned her, the fate of a nation rests in their hands and on their hearts.

In each of her dazzling best sellers, Johanna Lindsey’s “mastery of historical romance” (Entertainment Weekly) shines stronger than ever!

©2011 Johanna Lindsey (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Excellent!!

Where does When Passion Rules rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

Johanna Lindsey has written another wonderful story with some twists and turns. Rosalyn Landor as always is excellent in telling of the story. I got caught up in the story wanting it to continue. If you enjoy Ms. Lindsey's Mallory stories you will enjoy this book.

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Very enjoyable story!

Just enough adventure, intrigue, romance and suspense to keep listening till the end. I think I will listen again!

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One of my Favorites


I personally own this book and hardback. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and this was my third read but my first audio. The narration took some adjusting to, I always find it difficult to listen to a woman putting on a man's voice lol but overall I enjoyed it. I urge readers to give this book a chance before giving up. If the narration is too hard to listen to, I suggest purchasing this book and reading for yourself.

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Not one of her best

I always enjoy Johanna Lindsey books. This story was so so, not one where you have to know how it will turn out. I think the sub-plot was easy to figure out.

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Johanna Lindsey is my favorite author!

Johanna Lindsey's stories captures your imagination! I have read everyone one of her books. Very easy to read.

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Whn passion Rules

I loved this book, that really goes for most all of Johanna Lindsay books, this one I could not put it down, matter of fact I lost sleep staying up to late to listen to this book.

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A fairytale for adults...

This story had all the elements of a fairytale: a princess, a plot to kill her, a knight that comes to her rescue and a Happily Ever After. Add lots of sexual innuendo and passionate lovemaking and you have a fairytale for adults. It was a really good book full of romance and adventure.
The narration was excellent as all works by Rosalyn Landor are. This is definitely worth a credit if you enjoy historical romances.

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I love this book

Johanna Lindsey is one of my favorite authors and this book was awesome. I just wish there was more books on audible by Johanna Lindsey. Hopefully in the near future there might be.

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My Favorite

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This book is my favorite of all the ones I have listened too. I really just couldn't stop listening. It was well written and had a unique story line.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between Alana and Christo is magnetic.

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Sweet, but she is a bit naive.

It's a sweet book. But some of the characters is a bit annoying.
I like Christoph. His character is well writtin.
Alana... well i don't realy know. She is bought up to be a lady, but at the same time trained to fight, to defend herselv whit weapons. But you only hear about one time, were she use her skills.
I would like her to have some more sparks.
overall a book. The narrator is fantastic. So still worth your time, money or Credit

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