Book description
Imagine this: it's the Regency era, but the air crackles with something far more urgent than tea and tittle-tattle. You're listening to Servicing the Regiment-the third deliciously scandalous installment in Elizabeth Roubaix's Matrons I'd Like to Tup series-and suddenly, you're not just reading a story; you're living it. The narrator's voice, warm and utterly compelling, pulls you straight into Margery's world, where her husband's treason is a secret she carries like a brand, and the regiment's justice feels less like punishment and more like a long-overdue reckoning.
You hear the sharp snap of orders, the low murmur of soldiers in the hospital ward, and Margery's own voice-trembling, then finding strength-as she's questioned by the formidable Lieutenant Colonel Passavaunt and Major Hythe. But this isn't just about uncovering truth. It's about feeling the tension coil, the way the narrator makes you lean in when those officers "bend her over the nearest desk," not for interrogation, but for something far more intimate and transformative. The audio medium makes every whispered confession, every charged silence, utterly immersive. You don't just hear the words-you feel the heat of that moment, the way the room seems to hold its breath.
What makes this audiobook so brilliantly addictive, though, is how it turns a scandal into something deeply human. Margery isn't just a woman caught in a web of deception; she's a neglected wife discovering a purpose she never knew she craved. As she moves from the shadow of her husband's betrayal to tending to wounded heroes in the most unexpected way-scandalous service, yes, but service nonetheless-you feel her shift. The narrator captures her quiet dawning of self-worth, the way she finds not just pleasure, but a kind of sacred purpose in caring for others. And oh, the details-the rustle of a uniform, the creak of a desk, the soft gasps of the ward watching her work-it's sensory storytelling at its finest. You're there, right in that hospital room, feeling the weight of every touch, every glance.
Roubaix's genius here? She takes a trope often dismissed as mere escapism and turns it into something resonant. Margery's journey isn't just about physical desire-it's about reclaiming agency, finding belonging in a world that's overlooked her. The narrator's delivery makes this emotional arc so palpable; you'll catch yourself holding your breath when she finally admits, "I'll ride the cavalry and spread for crown and country," not as a surrender, but as a declaration of courage. And that final whisper-"she'll swell with something more than just patriotic devotion"-isn't just a line. It's the heart of the story, and the audio makes it land like a sigh of pure, earned relief.
Best of all? You don't need to have read the first two stories to dive in. The audiobook stands gloriously on its own, with just the right mix of familiar Regency textures (the sharp wit, the societal tension) and fresh, thrilling intensity. It's a short story, yes-tightly written, perfectly paced-but in audio form, it feels expansive, lush, and utterly unforgettable. So slip on your headphones, let that narrator guide you through the hushed corridors of the hospital ward, and prepare to be swept away by a Regency romance that's as smart, bold, and deeply satisfying as it is steamy. This isn't just a story you listen to-it's one that stays with you, long after the final, breathless word.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience