Mary Quite Contrary

Lost and Found in Thorndale, Book 4

By: Amelia Smarts

Narrated by: Matthew Keyes

Can a bossy lawman convince a contrary young woman to obey him?

Nineteen-year-old Mary Appleton manages a successful restaurant in the small town of Thorndale. Though passionate about cooking, she's naïve about the dangers of the world and innocent when it comes to love and romance.

Benjamin Gray, the stern new deputy in town, knows the restaurant is vulnerable to robbers, and his protective instincts ignite when he notices that Mary doesn't safeguard her money. When she refuses to lock up the cash in her register, Deputy Gray gives her only one other choice: Accept a hard spanking over his knee.

To Mary's surprise, the punishment does nothing to quell her attraction to Ben. Rather, she finds herself smitten by her older lover who brings her as much pleasure as pain. But will she accept his advice when it matters most, or will her contrary behavior ruin them both?

Publisher's Note: Mary Quite Contrary is a stand-alone story in the Lost and Found in Thorndale series. It contains sexual scenes and adult punishment spanking. If that doesn't appeal to you, please don't buy this book.

©2021 Amelia Smarts (P)2021 Amelia Smarts

Sweet!

I loved this sweet story about Mary and Ben!
Ben was smitten by Mary the moment he laid eyes on her and he did everything to keep her safe. When she didn’t listen to his advice, he just had to spank her so she would follow his good advice the next time. I really liked his protectiveness towards Mary and their HEA.
And I also loved the atmosphere of the small town, they embraced anyone with a flaw.

It took me a while to get used to the narrator, Matthew Keyes, but he did a great job.

Willow?

Willow was in book one and taken care of her misdeeds. So why is she in book four as the wild child again.

Fun listen!

It's been too long between Amelia Smarts books for me! I enjoy her period romances and this 4th book in the Lost and Found in Thorndale series is no exception! We meet Mary. Her parents have left her in charge of the small town diner, and everyone flocks there to eat. Not that the food is delicious, but it's a place where people gather. New in town, Deputy Benjamin Gray has taken a liking to her, but every time they come in contact, Mary is quite contrary. A little innocent when it comes to the responsibility of her restaurant, Ben takes a hand to her bottom to keep her in line. Will this be the beginning of true love? There is nothing better for me than an alpha man and a strong woman. Ben is quite the bossy guy, thinks he knows best and will deliver a punishment if needed! Mary is all small town. Loves her people, trusts in everyone and has a huge heart. But is it big enough to include Ben? Give this one a try!

Narrated by the talents of Matthew Keyes. we are treated to an array of small town historical western voices. I love his interpretation of the characters, how he molds their personalities and makes them his own. It's a great performance and an enjoyable story.