The Captain's Runaway Bride complete audiobook - a sweet Regency Christmas romance novella

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2023
  • When the earl her father has promised her to turns out to be an unspeakable cad, Ava Brunswick is not willing to become an abused and overlooked wife. Defending herself against the earl's despicable advances, she is forced to take drastic action and flee.
    Remaining in England is out of the question, and there's a ship headed for the Americas right there. The captain seems more inclined to ask questions than take her money and look the other way, but Ava is determined and soon the Stella Marie is casting off... and Ava is headed for a new life.
    The wealthy young woman who has just talked her way onto his ship is hiding something, and Edmund Hale doesn't like secrets. He's determined to ferret out Ava's... but he might just be falling for her in the process!
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Komentáře • 104

  • @ancientpathway7160
    @ancientpathway7160 Před rokem +21

    I love finding historical romance writers who manage to capture the intrigue and imagination without making you feel like you are peeking through someone's bedroom window. Thank you! I enjoyed the story and the narration, as well.

  • @pesha600
    @pesha600 Před rokem +35

    Amazing detail in your writing. This was so hard to put down. I love the way you are able to perfectly portray the attraction and intimacy with such grace . This just proves that there is no need for graphic, tacky sex scenes so prevalent today.

  • @djf8619
    @djf8619 Před rokem +33

    I like your stories. I like the shorter format, and also that they are not risque. Just an enjoyable listen. Thank you.

  • @rimasappington6217
    @rimasappington6217 Před rokem +52

    How unusual to have an author who is a wonderful narrator. Or are you a narrator that is a wonderful writer.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +14

      Thank you! It's hard for me to separate them now :D

    • @pesha600
      @pesha600 Před rokem +5

      So true, funny but not all writers can narrate well.

    • @wikihamilton2327
      @wikihamilton2327 Před rokem +7

      I like it bc you know the story and how to express it.

    • @audreyfury6922
      @audreyfury6922 Před 3 měsíci

      @@cathbilson😅

    • @eloicasmith9801
      @eloicasmith9801 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Captains runaway bride was an absolutely fabulous read. Loved your voice and timing of each paragraph. Well done!

  • @susancarroll1855
    @susancarroll1855 Před rokem +14

    What a lovely story. You gave us a very strong, independent heroine and a strong, encouraging Captain. I also loved Jane, her companion and friend. Thank you so much.

  • @carolynm.7209
    @carolynm.7209 Před rokem +11

    I was sitting on the edge of my seat from the very beginning! Amazing , creative , exciting and romantic! Brava!!

  • @christinacarroll4048
    @christinacarroll4048 Před rokem +15

    As authoress you have infused the delightfully created story with the flavor and charm. As the narrator you have delivered your own vibrancy and sparkle. You emoted life into this tale of joy & love and kindness.

  • @monicaasancheza5392
    @monicaasancheza5392 Před rokem +11

    Absolutely gorgeous. You put the exact dose of suffering and happiness. Furthermore, you are a wonderful narrator.
    Thanks.

  • @cynthiakelley7814
    @cynthiakelley7814 Před 11 měsíci +6

    I love the short stories. This is my fav by far. Not a boring moment❤

  • @angelrosehedges3733
    @angelrosehedges3733 Před rokem +10

    Thank you for sharing your book and for reading it to me. You are an amazingly blessed person. You are a fantastic writer and a terrific narrator. Peace and Love to you and yours. Thank you again!

  • @karenzak6627
    @karenzak6627 Před rokem +7

    Delightful story! Thank you for writing and sharing it. I appreciated the h being courageous and resourceful under extreme circumstances, and still wise enough to recognize and accept help from the strong, caring H when it was offered in good faith. It was so refreshing that both Captain Hale and Miss Evie had strong characters with good morals, especially when it came to exercising self-control in the area of intimacy rather than taking the easy route and yielding to their emotions.
    I've enjoyed your other books, too, and hope you continue to write and narrate (as nerve wracking as that may be. 😊 ) great stories!

  • @cynthiakelley7814
    @cynthiakelley7814 Před rokem +7

    Love this story. Want more. The quality writing is excellent ❤

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A wonderful love story. I loved this one so much. But then I am married to a sailor🥰🤣. You have an excellent voice that brings each character to life. Thank you for posting! Blessings to you! 💗Rita

  • @ireneberesford2886
    @ireneberesford2886 Před rokem +9

    A delightful story plot and great narration all rolled into one super gifted person who gives much enjoyment to all her readers. Thank you very much from Australia.

  • @micheledix2616
    @micheledix2616 Před rokem +9

    Delightful novella, thank you Catherine Bilson for the novella and lovely narration 👏👏

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +1

      You're so welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @irenescott3108
    @irenescott3108 Před rokem +11

    Thank you again for your enjoyable story. Once more I was left wanting to read, « the rest of the story ». A sign of a good writer to me is one that leaves you wanting more. My hope is that you’ll post more novellas for us and perhaps find the time to flesh out some of my favorites. My thanks for a lovely afternoon’s listen.

  • @helenmarycartasegna2233
    @helenmarycartasegna2233 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for writing and reading this lovely book. God bless.

  • @beam3819
    @beam3819 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you you Catherine Bilson for sharing this audiobook. It is rare to find good authors that can write a novella with so much insight on every level, and with ethics and action❤😊

  • @bibisaheedakalamadeen1581

    Mis Bilson you are indeed a great narrator and your writing is equally great, and even though the story is shorter the way you write and narrated didnot leave for wanting after the ending. I am completely satisfied and can tell i clearly love this book. I will continue to follow you. Thank you very much for sharing your talent

  • @BeckyInCa
    @BeckyInCa Před 7 měsíci

    I enjoyed the story and love that it's short enough to listen to all of it in one sitting. Thank you.

  • @mariedeyo7399
    @mariedeyo7399 Před rokem +4

    Lovely story and not to far from real life. Thank you so much for sharing und the reading was very enjoyable too. I look forward to your other stories. All the best ❣

  • @agam406
    @agam406 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I like it that your books are quite short. Thanks for the treat!

  • @silviacastle4980
    @silviacastle4980 Před rokem +8

    I so adore your books! They are so delightful and charming!!! It's absolutely perfect! Would you make a series out of any of your stories??? They are wonderfully suited to be the promising beginnings of strong series!

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +7

      Thank you so much! I do have a couple of series. I'm putting up a series of contemporary romance reads at the moment (4 books right now) and then there will be the first 2 of a historical series - I didn't get to record the third one yet but hopefully soon, and the fourth will be written this year!

  • @cinziabeley7059
    @cinziabeley7059 Před rokem +5

    A really lovely story thank you!

  • @reginaangandja6491
    @reginaangandja6491 Před 6 měsíci

    This was seriously THE BEST BOOK I’ve ever read/listened to! ❤❤❤

  • @aprilstar33
    @aprilstar33 Před 28 dny

    I really enjoyed this story, it's my new favourite. Thank you for sharing it! 😊

  • @lyndaa7560
    @lyndaa7560 Před 5 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this, thank you so much xxx

  • @hangas-s1507
    @hangas-s1507 Před rokem +4

    Liked. Subscribed. ❤ Thank you very much for the endless hours of entertaining.

  • @StingRaeTheSingingSiren
    @StingRaeTheSingingSiren Před 10 měsíci +2

    This was a nice little story. Really enjoyed.

  • @janefitton1198
    @janefitton1198 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Oh I loved this story so much the characters all tuched my heart Thank you Australia 🇦🇺⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @nancygorham5908
    @nancygorham5908 Před rokem +2

    Excellent!! Thank you!!

  • @stampgalaxy
    @stampgalaxy Před rokem +1

    Nicely crafted, well done. X

  • @jimandlissapaxton5433
    @jimandlissapaxton5433 Před rokem +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed!

  • @susannesamuelsson2930
    @susannesamuelsson2930 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for sharing this nice story, very much appreciated! Greetings to you from me in Sweden, Susanne.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem

      And greetings to you from Australia, I'm glad you enjoyed the story!

  • @pamelachristensen-cc4ye
    @pamelachristensen-cc4ye Před měsícem

    Very enjoyable. Thank you.

  • @jaysasso4392
    @jaysasso4392 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved this story !

  • @daniellemccray3735
    @daniellemccray3735 Před rokem +3

    I only wish your books were longer. I like to listen as I work on my farm, and they end too soon! So good.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem

      Thank you! A longer one just gone up today and another one (almost 5 1/2 hours!) next week... but I do tend to write on the shorter side I'm afraid. I'm glad you're enjoying them!
      And if you love my narration, I have narrated quite a few longer books for other folks, but I don't have the rights to distribute them here sadly. You can check Audible and other audio retailers by searching my name!

    • @daniellemccray3735
      @daniellemccray3735 Před rokem

      @@cathbilson love love your narration.. but don't subscribe to audible. I'll be sure to look at recent books of yours on here though. Thanks for the reply!

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +2

      @@daniellemccray3735 Do check out library apps and other options like Chirp too. Lots of the authors I work with distribute to Wide stores! And for two authors on here with some of my narration, look for Amelia Shaw (paranormal) and Joanne Wadsworth (Regencies!).

  • @stephaniescofield9433
    @stephaniescofield9433 Před rokem +2

    Nice story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @michellegillam6632
    @michellegillam6632 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed this book and the narration ❤xXx

  • @user-gd2pk5de7u
    @user-gd2pk5de7u Před 11 měsíci +2

    Really enjoyed this story ❤❤

  • @teresacamp5739
    @teresacamp5739 Před 4 měsíci

    I’ve enjoyed every story I’ve heard from you so far ❤

  • @amekiasherika4961
    @amekiasherika4961 Před rokem +2

    Such a lovely story thanks for sharing

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem

      Thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rebelbecky276
    @rebelbecky276 Před rokem +2

    I really enjoyed that😊

  • @kellicebanks6223
    @kellicebanks6223 Před rokem +2

    I love the mom 😂😂😂

  • @patricia8063
    @patricia8063 Před rokem

    Just found this but no time to listen right now. I will definitely find the time later.

  • @rufaidaruthi
    @rufaidaruthi Před 2 měsíci

    Short and sweet!

  • @Miss_Judy
    @Miss_Judy Před 11 měsíci +2

    UGH! This fun story was just too dang short! This, this right here, is why I do not start audiobooks that are shorter than 6 hours... because I will fall in love with it and it will just be too dang short! Oh but this book was so good! Really well written and so fun to listen to. I loved everything about it - except the obvious - it was too dang short! lol
    And the narration! Could this audiobook be any more perfect!? The author narrated it herself! I bet there is nothing she can't do! lol
    Holy Heck! I just looked at the channel and there's a book that is 5 and a half hours long - close to 6 - it's super funny but this book had been in my suggestions for over a week now, and because it wasn't longer than 6 hours - I skipped it! What a ninny I am! I listen to a 2 hour book - but skip the 5 hour book! But dang! I am loving this author - and her narration - so of course I now have to subscribe and listen to the other one too!!! lol

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hey there... I have a series of 3 Regency books up now (An Earl For Ellen, A Marquis for Marianne and A Duke for Diana) that is around 15 hours all up. Happy listening!

    • @Miss_Judy
      @Miss_Judy Před 11 měsíci

      @@cathbilson Yippee! I will start them as soon as I finish this book I just started... But I did listen to A Marquis for Marianne! It was so so so good!
      The book I'm into right now is by Grace Livingston Hill. I am seriously in love with her! I just finished the book, The Girl from Montana, by Grace Livingston Hill - seriously great book - you gotta give it a listen - such a unique storyline! It's here on CZcams :) The book I'm into now is: Not Under the Law... but as soon as I'm done with it I'll start back on all of yours... lol
      I am honestly flattered you would take the time to write further... that's so amazing to me - an author - messaging me! lol So dang cool! Thank you!

  • @biancamoore413
    @biancamoore413 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh this is such a good 📖👏🏽

  • @shanabenjamin8945
    @shanabenjamin8945 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant 👏

  • @sarasmith-gv8mr
    @sarasmith-gv8mr Před rokem

    Love this!

  • @deborahprescott4346
    @deborahprescott4346 Před rokem +1

    Lived it 🙌

  • @tsitsimemory5847
    @tsitsimemory5847 Před rokem +3

    You are amazing ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇼

  • @yelloowaunt1122
    @yelloowaunt1122 Před 10 měsíci

    I am new to Ms Bilson. What a delightful story and character development! Thank you so much for the gift of your talents, not only the writing, but narration, also. Thakn you for giving us your book! I am off to find my next one.❤

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před 10 měsíci

      You're very welcome, I've got a bit of a backlist here for you to work through so I hope you enjoy!

  • @rosellevaldes-scott7161
    @rosellevaldes-scott7161 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just lovely

  • @cindybdenne
    @cindybdenne Před rokem +1

    Hermosa novela!!

  • @uyenle1947
    @uyenle1947 Před rokem

    Good book ❤❤❤

  • @christaphiarinakok5569

    İ loved this story.

  • @cynthiakelley7814
    @cynthiakelley7814 Před rokem +1

    My favorite ❤

  • @Bethia7952
    @Bethia7952 Před 5 měsíci

    Cute “Happily Ever After” story

  • @patricia8063
    @patricia8063 Před rokem +1

    Just found this but no time to listen right now. I will definitely find the time later. 2:59

  • @gerrimartin681
    @gerrimartin681 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤ THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT LOVE 😍 STORY ❤ 🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @lynnl6979
    @lynnl6979 Před rokem

    This was a sweet story. Have you ever read any Elizabeth Ogilvie? She wrote in the 70s and 80s. You'll have to look for her Jenny About To Be to see the very similar story line!

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +2

      I've never heard of her, but I'm off to look her up now!

  • @CatWallace-Entrepreneur

    Nice

  • @obryan05
    @obryan05 Před rokem

    2:30:43. The only thing I would change is belief of the Captain in Ava… before Mother found the date of departure was before wedding date on document. Other than that…perfection!

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +1

      I definitely debated over that myself. I think he felt ashamed of himself afterwards, for having even a moment of doubt, but it's something I think anyone would wonder at.

  • @corvuscorone7735
    @corvuscorone7735 Před rokem +1

    Very sweet story. However, (European) Blueberries/bilberries exist in England and have been eaten for millennia ;)

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +1

      Bilberries yes, but not the same as the North American blueberry. And not common in England for sure... I grew up in the North Wales countryside and never saw them, though we had blackberries, blackcurrants and many other wild berries growing. Perfectly likely my city-dwelling heroine would have been bemused by them, I think!

    • @corvuscorone7735
      @corvuscorone7735 Před rokem +1

      @@cathbilson Interesting thanks. Shame, really, as European blueberries while tasting very similar to American ones, have a more intense flavour.

  • @ayferbektas7034
    @ayferbektas7034 Před rokem +1

    Sorry, I had accidentally touched thumb down instead of up. 🤦‍♀️ Corrected it. 👍

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +1

      We all have 'fat fingers' sometimes - I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @ing9545
    @ing9545 Před 3 měsíci

    Can someone recommend a similar clean romance .

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Plenty more on my channel - all clean romance - and I aim to upload a new one every 2 weeks or so :D

  • @nancygorham5908
    @nancygorham5908 Před rokem

    Listening 13, August 2023

  • @vickicsurbs444
    @vickicsurbs444 Před 5 měsíci

  • @linda7251
    @linda7251 Před 6 měsíci

    💜💜💜

  • @wynbock
    @wynbock Před rokem

    #189 LIKE!🦋
    9:59AM 03/11/2023.

  • @rachels3434
    @rachels3434 Před rokem +1

    Ch 1. 00:05
    Ch 2. 11:45
    Ch 3. 21:28
    Ch 4. 34:50
    Ch 5. 49:54
    Ch 6. 59:05
    Ch 7. 1:14:00
    Ch 8. 1:29:34
    Ch 9. 1:45:25
    Ch 10. 1:58:30
    Ch 11. 2:10:30
    Ch 12. 2:26:35

  • @sherronnelson9110
    @sherronnelson9110 Před rokem

    Of course there's no male 👨 character!!!👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾..

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  Před rokem +3

      I'm absolutely confused as to what book you listened to. The book is literally about THE CAPTAIN'S Runaway Bride. Captain Edmund Hale. The captain and owner of the ship at the heart of the story. The man who believes the heroine and supports her decisions.
      What sort of male character were you expecting?

    • @capecod50s
      @capecod50s Před 10 měsíci

      Excuse me … what are you talking about?

  • @kimberlydowdy4516
    @kimberlydowdy4516 Před 10 měsíci