Until You

Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 2

By: Bertrice Small

Narrated by: Virginia Leishman

New York Times best-selling author Bertrice Small is hailed by Literary Times as the “reigning queen of romance” and has received numerous Reviewers’ Choice Awards from Romantic Times.

Set in the 16th century, Until You tells the tale of a young heroine who discovers the love of a lifetime. Beautiful Rosamund is introduced to the Earl of Glenkirk, and they immediately fall in love. Their growing passion is stifled, however, when war breaks out between England and Scotland.

©2003 Bertrice Small (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Full of historical detail, political intrigue and lots of steamy, enthusiastic sex, the second Rosamund saga should please Small's many fans." ( Publishers Weekly)

Good story; decent narration

I really enjoyed this book. It is done in the usual forthright style of Bertrice Small. There are interesting, strong women, intrigue and court nonsense. The book opens with Rosamund falling in love at first sight with Patrick Leslie and he with her. I was sad for them both when their relationship ended. Nevertheless, she finds love in the end. There are some interesting historical events occurring as a nice backdrop to this story. I really enjoy books that weave true historical events with a good love story.

Who I enjoyed the most about his book was Tom, Lord Cambridge. He is a secondary character with a preeminent role. He is a support, voice of reason, and a fount of wisdom in this story. His flamboyant and witty style add a very nice touch to this book. I do believe this book is meant to be read/listened to in succession. There are four books total. I will be taking some time to read Rosamund as it is not currently on audible and is the first book in the series. However, there is no need to them in order to enjoy them.
The book is lengthy but not boring; well written and decently performed.

OMG listening to her smack and swallow 🤯

I love Bertrice Small. This book is so good if somewhat sad but the narrator, ugh! She does an ok job but she makes these swallowing noises and these "smacking"noises in between sentences. I cannot stand "mouth sounds" (chewing, swallowing, smacking) and it was hard to get through.

The narrator ruined the book for me

the smacking and mouth noises, rustling of whatever. swallowing, breathy delivery! ugh, so annoying and unprofessional

Too over the top

The narration did not appeal to me at all, feeling over done and pressured. The characters met fell in love and went to bed in the first chapter. I couldn't listen to more....I like a little more character development and suspense in the storyline.

I like the book but...

I have a huge pet peeve with “mouth noises” and this lady swallows every single line. It’s so gross.