Book description
Tempted All Night - A Voice-Driven Whirlwind of Desire and Intrigue
Liz Carlyle's Tempted All Night is a dazzling blend of Regency charm and hard-boiled espionage, brought to life in the audiobook format with a cast that feels like an intimate circle of friends sharing a secret. From the opening notes, the narrator's crisp diction paints Lady Phaedra Northampton as both a refined English miss and a woman carrying a weighty secret; her sharp wit and understated elegance contrast beautifully against the murky underbelly she is about to descend into.
The production quality is top-tier: each character receives a distinct voice that never feels forced, allowing listeners to follow the plot's twists without getting lost. The sound design subtly underscores London's "seedy" streets-foggy alleys, distant horse hooves, and the low hum of clandestine whispers-while still keeping the focus on dialogue. Background music is minimal but effective, punctuating moments of tension and romance with just enough flourish to keep the narrative pacing tight.
Tristan Talbot, Lord Avoncliffe's former mercenary turned reluctant spy-for-hire, is voiced with a weary charm that makes his internal conflict palpable. The narrator captures Tristan's jaded cynicism while also hinting at his underlying vulnerability when he confronts the prospect of uncovering a Russian spy ring hidden within a notorious brothel. His interactions with Lady Phaedra are electric; the chemistry between them is conveyed through subtle inflections, making their growing attraction feel both inevitable and thrilling.
The story itself balances two parallel threads-Phaedra's struggle to keep her secret while solving a village maid's disappearance, and Tristan's race against time to expose espionage. Carlyle masterfully intertwines these arcs, turning what could have been a simple detective plot into a "deliciously complicated" romantic thriller. The climax is satisfying; the stakes are high, the action sequences crisp, and the emotional payoff lands with genuine heat.
For audiobook lovers who crave lush period detail without sacrificing modern pacing, Tempted All Night delivers on all fronts. Carlyle's engaging prose, coupled with a stellar cast and thoughtful production choices, makes this a must-listen for anyone who enjoys a good mix of intrigue, passion, and wit. The final words linger in the mind like a lingering perfume-proof that a well-crafted audiobook can be both an escape and an adventure.
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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