A Momentary Marriage

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at first. *Another* brooding aristocrat with a ‘no-nonsense’ attitude? But James de Vere won me over by page three—not because he’s likable (he’s often insufferable), but because Camp writes him with such relentless consistency. His pragmatism isn’t a quirk; it’s a shield, and watching Grace Hill’s residents chip away at it is deliciously satisfying. The romance unfolds like a chess match, with dialogue so sharp you’ll rewind to catch the barbs. That said, the secondary characters occasionally feel like Regency stock types (the meddling aunt, the rakish cousin), and the mid-book pacing drags when the plot detours into subplots that don’t pay off. Gildart Jackson’s narration, though, elevates every scene. His James is a revelation: the way he stretches vowels when exasperated, or how his voice drops to a growl when he’s losing control, makes the character’s emotional arc visceral. The production is flawless—no jarring edits, no volume inconsistencies—just Jackson’s voice wrapping around Camp’s prose like a well-tailored coat. My only critique? His female voices occasionally verge on caricature, especially the breathier tones, which clash with the novel’s otherwise grounded vibe. Still, this is a romance for listeners who want their passion served with a side of intellectual friction. If you’ve ever wanted to hear Mr. Darcy *lose an argument*, this is your audiobook.