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Read By: Xanthe Elbrick Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061555794

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

49

Longest Chapter Length:

11:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

20 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:27 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

Once Abrielle was a proud, exceptional lady coveted for her bearing, her breeding, her wit, and her beauty. But when her stepfather is denied his rightful title and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle finds herself suddenly disgraced. Only one would still have her, the oafish and grotesque Desmond de Marlé. Yet no one else can rescue her once-proud family's honor, so she is left with no choice but to accept the cruel and hateful de Marlé's offer of marriage . . . even as she yearns for another lover.

Dashing, handsome, tall, and kind, Raven Seabern is quite unlike any man Abrielle has ever encountered. From the very first moment their eyes meet, he intrigues and mesmerizes her—and dancing in his arms at a royal banquet leaves her weak with the desire to surrender. But their love can never be, for Abrielle is betrothed to a monster. And the well-being of everyone she cares for demands that she honor her promise.

Still, the fire lit that night will not be doused. Raven knows he has found the true one and must never let her go—though secrets, deceptions, dishonor, and unimaginable peril will surely be their fate if they follow the dictates of their hearts.

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"A historian romance novel about Abrielle and Raven. Abrielle's family has fallen on hard times financially and they believed that the King was going to honor her step-father and deceased father during a ceremony wherein Abrielle's step-father would receive money and property, but this didn't happen. It was at that ceremony that Raven Seabern fell in love with Abrielle. Later, Desmond de Marle proposes to Abrielle. Abrielle finds him vile and untrustworthy, but feels she must marry him to save her family from poverty as Desmond inherited all of his deceased brother's property who just happened to have been previously betrothed to Abrielle prior to his suspicious death. During the wedding celebration, Gabrielle is taken aback by Raven's presence. Fortunately, he was also present when Abrielle is running from the drunken Desmond on their wedding night when he intends her harm. Raven seems to always be there, watching her, protecting her. When she finally is forced to marry Raven by her step-father, she isn't happy because she doesn't trust Raven and believes that he is only after her dowry. Little does Abrielle know that, when Raven discussed the marriage with Abrielle's step-father, Raven told him not to transfer Abrielle's possessions into his name. Abrielle's step-father is truly honored by Raven but Raven asks him not to tell Abrielle because he wants Abrielle to come to trust him on her own with no influence. A true love story with the traditional happy ending."

— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Elbrick's bright British voice is well suited to the eleventh-century setting, and her treatment of the sometimes heavy-handed prose is tender enough to make the excessive summary of action seem just as engaging as the dialogue.”

    — AudioFile

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • An Audie Award Finalist

Everlasting Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.63888888888889 out of 52.63888888888889 out of 52.63888888888889 out of 52.63888888888889 out of 52.63888888888889 out of 5 (2.64)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book is not very good, but she wrote it in her last days so maybe thats why. "

    — Acenali28, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was extremely surprised I enjoyed this book. Maybe I liked it because of Raven and Cordelia (I didn't really like Abrielle's character at all), my two favorite characters, or maybe I just liked the whole historical fiction aspect. I did not like the fact that Woodiwiss made Abrielle's mother become pregnant; that was random in my opinion. I also thought the ending was a little gushy and I thought Mordea's entire character was also random. "

    — Pepagrace, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Her writing style was so bad it was hard to finish half this book even though the main story lines were not bad. "

    — Saral, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " After Rose In Winter, I was extremely disappointed with the quality of writing in this book. Details, descriptions and vocabulary were inconsistent, mediocre and repetitive. Were it not for the brevity of the novel, I would not have bothered to finish reading it at all. "

    — Andreacw, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love me some Kathleen Woodiwiss. But after reading her other works and then Everlasting, I wonder how much of this novel is actually hers. It seems to lack her usual humor, wit, and general style. I was sadly disappointed. "

    — Arec, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I've always loved Kathleen Woodiwiss and her lovestories but this one was boring and I could barely force myself to finish it. "

    — Mistelle, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Whenever I am in the mood for a good historical romance, I pick up Shanna or Rose in Winter by Woodiwiss. However her later books disappoint. I decided to read this one hoping for some earlier glory, but alas, I was disappointed. This will be the last Woodiwiss for me. "

    — Ginny, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it! One of the best books I've read in awhile. Definately a Must read! "

    — Tarah, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " alright, it was kind of lame. The fact that she kept getting kidnapped or whatever and Raven was always there to save the day was stupid. I dont' know what to think, it was sort of cheesy. I liked some parts, but all in all, it was just okay. "

    — Mikael, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really had to force myself to finish this one. KW tried really hard to recapture the magic of her early books; but this one just didn't... "

    — BamaGal, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am very sorry that this author passed away. She was a real queen in romance. "

    — Kate, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " the historical aspect was unrealistic for the time period it was suposed to be written in. everything was too pat. "

    — Miranda, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Historical romance is one of my favorite genres and I have loved each Kathleen Woodwiss book I've read. This one was no different. Even if they are somewhat predictable and always tie up loose ends really quicky - I still fall right into them and read them in a day. Guilty pleasure. "

    — Lisa, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read, traditional Woodiwiss. Kinda twisty, but the guy gets the girl :) "

    — Michelle, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this author and this book didn't disappoint. Typically well written Kathleen E Woodiwiss. "

    — Sandy, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok. better than reluctant suitor. listened to abridged audio 5cds - maybe the draggy parts were cut out? "

    — Ruth, 2/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " easy read, but fun and cute. "

    — Jennie, 12/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As always with Woodiwiss, there is a sense of history through plot twists, deception and action. It is just not as memorable as most of her other books. "

    — Sherry, 12/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was cowrote or wrote for Woodiwiss since she died shortly after from cancer. It is not indicative of her earlier writings and the pioneer of this genere that she is linked to. "

    — Sherri, 9/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good book. "

    — Renee, 4/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked it a lot, but her reluctance and unwillingness to trust Raven drove me crazy after awhile!!! "

    — Amy, 3/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It starts off very slow and hard to get into "

    — Heidi, 1/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kathleen E. Woodiwiss wrote 13 historical romance novels. EVERLASTING is her final book before succumbing to cancer. A NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author with more than 36 million copies in print. "

    — Denise, 12/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Scottish Rogue Swashbuckling hero meets maiden who needs a husband/protector.She mistrusts him and is a little gun shy of men so he sets out to win her heart in a noble way. Not a harlequinn but not far off. "

    — Brandy, 8/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Average historical romance. "

    — Lynn, 7/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is a wonderful romance author. "Everlasting"? Surely a momentary lapse. "

    — Chris, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It starts off very slow and hard to get into "

    — Heidi, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked it a lot, but her reluctance and unwillingness to trust Raven drove me crazy after awhile!!! "

    — Amy, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Super cute book; Slightly slow and predictable, but good nonetheless "

    — Shelby, 10/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh...I just never really got into it. "

    — MRS, 9/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Love her other novels..could not get into this no matter how hard I tried, finally turned it back in "

    — Lisa, 8/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Very disappointing! I love Woodiwiss...but not her best effort. Felt forced, repetitive and tedious. Of course I finished it, but it was a chore. Have to go back and reread some earlier work, to remember why I liked her writing! "

    — Wendy, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is another romance/adventure set in England with a Scottish hero. This one is set in the 12th century, but seems similar to the Outlander book. I am enjoying it. This book was dragging, and I gave up on it. Same-old-same-old, over-and-over.... I needed to move on. "

    — Terry, 8/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love me so Kathleen Woodiwiss. But after reading her other works and then Everlasting, I wonder how much of this novel is actually hers. It seems to lack her usual humor, wit, and general style. I was sadly disappointed. "

    — Arec, 7/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " alright, it was kind of lame. The fact that she kept getting kidnapped or whatever and Raven was always there to save the day was stupid. I dont' know what to think, it was sort of cheesy. I liked some parts, but all in all, it was just okay. "

    — Mikael, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was hard for me to get into because I was so sad to learn it would be the last from Ms Woodiwiss. But, once I got into I was pleased. This book is amazing for anyone who loves Kathleen E Woodiwiss' novels or that loves a good historical romance. "

    — Carrie, 6/24/2010

About Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (1939–2007), creator of the modern historical romance, remains one of America’s most successful and beloved storytellers, with more than thirty-six million copies of her novels in print. She is the author of over a dozen enormously successful masterworks of romantic fiction, all of them New York Times bestsellers. Her final literary work, Everlasting, was published in 2007.