The Destruction of Rose

Albany Nightingale Duet, Book 1

By: Rachel M. Raithby

Narrated by: Naomi Rose-Mock

If I’d known then what I know now, I’d never have tried to reclaim my crown.

After fleeing London and the scandal that tore my family apart, I’m left broken, confused, and mourning a life I never realized was so fragile. I’m used to being on top. I’m used to being admired, and now I’m desperate for a way back in.

I think I’ve found it when I see Ashton Cole - my first crush, my first kiss - at my new school. But Ash isn’t who he used to be. He’s the king. And me…well, I’m not going down without a fight - even with the lies and secrets filling the school halls around us.

Please note this is a mature YA listen and contains bullying/sex/bad language.

©2020 Rachel M Raithby (P)2022 Spectrum Audiobooks

Grippingly Captivating!

This was my first Rachel M. Raithby's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in the Albany Nightingale series, a Bully Romance. Ashton (Ash) and Rose's story is intense, full of angst, family drama, mystery, and twists and turns. They are fantastic characters. The plot is grippingly captivating. The story ends with a cliffhanger, and I am looking forward to listening to The Resurrection of Us, the next book in the series. Naomi Rose-Mock did an excellent job with the narration. She has a beautiful voice. #SpectrumAudiobooks

Terrific Story & Narration🎧 Gripping & Intense!

Rachel M. Raithby takes you on a wild and twisted ride in this YA bully romance novel, it is best to hold on tight because once you start the book you will not want to put it down. As much as I despise bullies, I have come to appreciate bully romance novels, it is great to root for the underdog in these books and watch them persevere. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and the originality of this story, it drew me in right from the start and captivated my attention straight to the end. Rose Keeley’s world crumbled into pieces, one day, she was the queen ruling her school and the next day they shunned her. Her mother pulled her out of school and had her pack a couple of bags before taking her back to NY, a place she only visited. Falling out of the social graces in London will not stop her mother, Violet Devenport, from rising again, and Rose will follow her lead. Starting a new school midyear will not be easy but she is determined to be part of the in crowd and she thought she had an in after seeing the boy she met while visiting, the boy who was her first kiss and the one she never forgot, Ashton Cole. Ashton is not the same boy she remembered him to be, he treats her rudely and acts like he does not know her. To make matters worse, he has an evil stepbrother, Grayson Bishop, who has it in for her, Ash’s girlfriend, Sophia, is no better either. They make her life a living hell and she barely gets thru it all, her mother pushes her to not give up but they keep coming for her and getting the best of her. When Ashton does the unthinkable, she thinks that is it, but then she falls upon info that will take the three down. But will that info help her rise again, does she want to rise again, was it all worth it? There is never a dull moment in this cleverly plotted, action packed bully romance novel. There is plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful moments and emotions ones too. Rachel M. Raithby, thank you for this great story and emotional rollercoaster ride, I am looking forward to what comes next for these characters.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Naomi Rose-Mock is a talented narrator and a versatile voice artist. She covered the roles for all the characters and was great in both the male and female roles, gave each their own distinct voice, making it easy to follow along and tell who was who. She had a complete understanding of the characters she portrayed, grasped each character’s persona perfectly, sounding believable and just as I pictured the character to sound. She set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this terrific listen.