The Mysterious Miss Flint

A captivating story

This was an excellent start to a new series. There were many layers of the mystery that were slowly revealed, along with many twists and turns. It kept me engrossed until the end. The main characters, Oliver and Nicole, had an instant attraction and some very heated moments.
The narrator used different voices to bring the characters to life, not always easy for the male parts, but she deepened her voice accordingly.
I'm looking forward to the next in this series.
I received a copy and I voluntarily reviewed it. This is my honest review.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Beautiful Romance with a Great Plot!

What did you love best about The Mysterious Miss Flint?

The twists and turns of this mystery kept me on the edge of your seat.

What did you like best about this story?

The verbal battles of hero and heroine are a lot of fun. Their chemistry is undeniable.

What about Liisa Ivary’s performance did you like?

I loved her English accent and the way she tries to distinguish between a male and a female voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The story kept me glued to my seat. I couldn't put it down.

Any additional comments?

The mix of romance and mystery was excellent.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I Recommend this Book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This was very well read, it was easy to follow and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

Which character – as performed by Liisa Ivary – was your favorite?

I liked the breathless voice of Nicole and the harder 'male' voice of Oliver. They worked well together.

Any additional comments?

This was the first time I had listened to an audio book, it was very different from reading, of course. I did enjoy that I could work while having the book read to me, my mind didn't wonder the way I thought it might. But I have to admit, I do prefer reading myself.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had to be the two most stupid lovers ever

Had high hopes for this story (and series), but after listening to this one I won't bother with the rest. Both the hero and heroine were laughably stupid and insipid. Their conversations were trite and I got to the point where I just continued listening to see how much worse it could get. The hero arrives at an asylum to rescue his sister only to find her gone. Does he make finding her a priority? No. He takes one look at the heroine and all he can do is lust, and lust, and lust. It went down hill from there. I had hoped, based on the description, that this would be a mystery and a romance, with some sex. It was just too stupid. No problems with the narrator.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Can secrets and guilt keep two people apart?

This was a fun listen, and Liisa Ivary did a wonderful job of keeping me interested with her emotions as she narrated. Nicole has been through a lot but still has the ability to trust the right person. Oliver is full of guilt and does not want closeness with anyone. I enjoyed both characters and their journeys to finding themselves and true love. I recommend this story (book or audio) and look forward to the next in the series.

I received a copy of this audiobook as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Clever mystery romance

This is a romantic mystery historical novel that rolls off the pages and off the tongue of the narrator beautifully.
Oliver has very set ideas on love and lust and believes only in lust. Nicole on the other hand truly believes that love (and trust) is an essential part of any good relationship between a man and a woman. She also is very honest and isn't shy to voice her beliefs. So whose ideals will win out? Guess you will have to read/listen to this story to find out.
Be prepared for many twists and turns that will will keep you guessing about what is to happen next. You might also find yourself first routing for one of the characters and later for the other.
I loved everything about this story and hope you do too.
Note: Although this is a complete story, it continues with another adventure in book 2.
I requested and received a free copy of the audiobook and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Mysterious Love that Fights a Ghost

This was an exciting adventure with several twists and turns. I loved how things came together. I liked that Oliver had to overcome his dead father's schemes. The chemistry between Oliver and Miss Flint was smoking hot. Miss Flint had her own past to overcome as well. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys mystery and love scenes.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

ANOTHER HIT FOR MS. CLEE

Ms. Clee has seamlessly woven historical romance and mystery into one beautifully written novel. The protagonist of the story, Miss Flint, is a strong woman who stands her ground, yet has a softness that lends herself to romance. Lord Stanton is every woman's dream; rich, intelligent, brave, and honorable. Together, they sizzle. This book ends in a cliffhanger, but it is well worth the time to read. I intend to purchase the entire series, based on the quality of this book.

Ms. Ivary has narrated this book brilliantly. Her character voices are distinctly varied and believable. The emotion she puts into the story made it very real for me. I am looking forward to listening to more from her.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great Mix of Romance and Mystery

Oliver Darby left London to escape his father's manipulating ways. When the old Earl passed away and Oliver returned to London as the new Earl of Stanton, he discovered his father was capable of controlling events from beyond the grave. Oliver's sister, Rose, was missing, and he knew his father was behind her disappearance.

When Oliver arrived at the place where his sister was held prisoner, he found Rose gone and a companion, Nicole, in her place. Oliver and Nicole set out to search for Rose, but matters were complicated by a stolen identity, spurned lovers, a savage relative, and their undeniable attraction to each other.

This was a great mix of romance and mystery! It's the first in the series, and was all about Oliver and Nicole. Rose's story is continued in the sequel. It's a steamy read with a set of main characters that can't keep their hands off each other. It had a suspenseful plot and kept me hooked through the entire listen.

I love a strong willed and intelligent heroine, and Nicole was both. She kept a level head and usually came up with the plans. I loved that Oliver recognized her intelligence and never argued with her for the sake of having his way. He respected her and it showed in their every interaction. I loved their dialogue and the way they teased each other. They really had great chemistry.

The narration was done well, she performed different voices for each character and read dramatically. It was a great performance, especially her voices for Oliver and Nicole. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wonderful book to begin new Regency series!

The Mysterious Miss Flint is the first book in Adele Clee's Lost Ladies of London Regency series. It is a true delight to read as well as to listen to!

The unique plot along with both its endearing characters and loathsome villains draw you into the story immediately. Mystery, heart-felt emotions, true love, humor, and passion are interspersed throughout the story with suspense, action, fear and danger, making it a definite page turner.

The HEA is both satisfying and romantic. The villains receive their just rewards for their villainy and hero, Oliver Darby, Earl of Stanton, and heroine, Nicole Flint, go from being wary strangers, to friends, and finally to two people deeply in love.

Since the story takes place in and around Regency London, England, Liisa Ivary's British accent enriches the narration and the feel of realism and setting. Ms. Ivary does a good job varying her voice for male and female characters.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Regency romance and who appreciates reading/listening to a WELL-WRITTEN STORY full of great dialogue, mystery, and passion.

I received an ARC which I have voluntarily reviewed and given my honest and unsolicited opinion.