The Favourite

Brides of Karadok, Book 6

By: Alice Coldbreath

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

Alisander de Balon, fifth Viscount Bardulf is a lot of things. Ambassador. Diplomat. Spy. He is also bored as hell at the Argent King’s court. His only diversion these days is tormenting staid Jane Cecil, the Queen’s favorite Lady-in-Waiting. Seeing her vexed amuses him more than any royal entertainment.

Jane has finally found her place at Court, and it is among the Queen’s retinue. All she wants to do is faithfully serve Her Majesty, something she could do in peace if it was not for the Queen’s countryman, Viscount Bardulf, who seems to delight in baiting her!

Neither Bardulf nor Jane could have foreseen the sudden tragedy that leads to their hasty union, and neither of them could have anticipated that they would fall so easily into different roles—that of husband and wife.

The Favourite is a standalone novel set in a medieval style landscape in the fictional kingdom of Karadok. Please do not purchase if you are offended by strong language and or sex scenes.

©2023 Alice Coldbreath (P)2023 Alice Coldbreath

Good but needed a new narrator.

If you couldn't maintain the accent the whole book then why'd you even try? Alisander losing his accent is very noticeable and while it doesn't detract from the story it is distracting. Especially since the Queen keeps her accent.

Witty, seductive and clever

This is not your usual romance story - it is so nuanced and carefully written. I eagerly await each book Alice Coldbreath writes and have never been disappointed.

Another great story!

Love Alice Coldbreath and those book is a perfect example why…. Her characters have so much depth and dimension, she covers all the big “feels” and, holy smokes, her books are HOT!

Intrigue

I like this one a lot. I really like the intrigue of spies, so this definitely hit the spot. As with all the other books in the series, the narrator is not my favorite, but after all this time you get used to the nuances of her voice. I definitely recommend finishing off the series with this book. I will definitely be listening again.

Loved it

Great addition to the series! I love the banter between the main characters. Easy listen and kept my attention. Alice Coldbreath does it again!