Privileged

By: Carrie Aarons

Narrated by: Shaun Grindell, Lauren Sweet

In a world of wealth and power, the rules of love and war are nothing as they seem.

Nora Randolph never wanted a life of luxury. But when her mother falls in love with the heir to the British throne, their small-town lives are uprooted and every little girl's fantasy becomes her reality. All too quickly, she learns the dangers of running in circles with the world's elite, especially when she attracts the attention of Winston Academy's resident golden boy.

Asher Frederick has known nothing but favor and fortune. The son of London's most influential family, his future has been written in stone since infancy. But a tragic childhood loss redirects his course, and revenge has been boiling in his blood for years. When innocent and unaware Nora lands in his path, it's as if the universe hands him the ammunition to finally drag his enemy through the mud.

But as his plan for vengeance gets more twisted, so do his feelings for Nora. And as her immersion into the upper crust dives deeper, she struggles to keep the secret she's been guarding for 18 years.

Heavy lies the crown, and when the ultimate betrayal blindsides her, will either of them survive the consequences that come crashing down on their heads?

©2017 Carrie Aarons (P)2018 Tantor

Revenge and redemption

This is one of my all time favorite books. A story of revenge and awakening. Nora is able to bring out the best in Asher, but it’s a long way to get there. The story is compelling and full of the angst of young love.

Both narrators do a good job. Shaun is a good reader, but sounds a bit too old to be a teenager. Still easy to listen to and enjoy.