The Beast and the Bookseller

Once upon a Wallflower, Book 1

By: Eva Devon

Narrated by: Sasha Higgins

All of London gossips about the Duke of Montrose. A recluse. Inflicted with a terrible disease. A gargoyle with a terrible temper. But he's also the most important patron of the centuries-old book shop that belongs to Miss Elizabeth Sharpe's family. Now she's been charged with delivering books to the Gargoyle of London herself—or risk their shop falling into ruin. But surely a duke can't be that ghastly . . .

Garrett Maximilian doesn't give a tinker's damn what society says about him. Most of them are sycophants, bowing and scraping in his presence. But not this proud, redheaded spitfire of a woman standing before him. In fact, nothing makes him feel more alive than Miss Elizabeth tartly criticizing his books. Perhaps he just needs a plan to keep her close . . .

The duke's glower doesn't terrify Elizabeth as much as it fascinates her. And worse, he looks at her with a dark hunger that should make her shake with fear—not desire. But Elizabeth's father has sinister plans in store for his daughter . . . and this beastly duke might be her only salvation.

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Eva Devon (P)2023 Tantor

Loved!!

I truly enjoyed listening to this book. Love the characters in the history and the overall story was wonderful.

Very nice

A quick easy listen. No “filler” to add chapters & length. The plot kept my attention from beginning to end. I didn’t have to skip forward through the filler to get to the point of the story. No prolonged angst - 5 stars for that alone. Over all a nice, easy listen, while was doing yard work. I was pleasantly surprised.

Sharpe and Sons

Nope no sons just hard working daughter who hits it off with the Duke. This story was pretty cute for a standard historical romance. Has a little sex so not for all ages but not overly smutty either. Very good performance and I would read\listen to more of this author in the future.

standard period romance

not good not bad. tried it because it was free. standard period romance novel. formulaic, predictable. but worth the read I guess.

Enjoy it! Looking forward to listen the whole series

I like the strong female character! Pathetic father
Nice reading looking forward to next book…